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Wendy's hints at possible 'surge-pricing' in the future

Fast food giant Wendy's may adopt a "surge-pricing" model similar to that of ride-sharing companies in the future, the company hinted during an earnings call last week.

Don Henley tells court he never gave away drafts of 'Hotel California' lyrics

NEW YORK (AP) — Don Henley never gave away handwritten pages of draft lyrics to “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits, he said Monday, calling them “very personal" in testimony that also delved into an ugly but unrelated episode: his 1980 arrest.

New York medical school announces free tuition for all students after $1B donation

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine announced on Monday that students will have free tuition after a major donation from a former professor.

Off to Michigan, Haley is staying in the race despite Trump's easy primary win in South Carolina

TROY, Michigan (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says it's not “the end of our story” despite Donald Trump's easy primary victory in South Carolina, her home state where the onetime governor had long suggested her competitiveness with the former president would show.

Biden and Trump both plan trips to the Mexico border Thursday, dueling for advantage on immigration

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday following the failed border deal that was opposed by the Republican front-runner.

AT&T will give $5 to customers hit by cellphone network outage

DALLAS (AP) — AT&T says it will give affected customers $5 each to compensate for last week's cellphone network outage that left many without service for hours. The Dallas-based company said on its website that customers will get the $5 credit on their account within two billing cycles.

WATCH: Glowing sand spotted at San Diego beach

As if it were magic, streams of electric blue could be seen lighting up the sand along this San Diego beach.

Around the world

Virginia couple feared dead after yacht hijacked in Caribbean

Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel were killed after their yacht was hijacked in Grenada by three prison escapees, police said.

United Airlines says after a 'detailed safety analysis' it will restart flights to Israel in March

CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines says it plans to resume flights to Israel next month, reviving a route that was suspended in October at the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Ukrainian troops pull back again as Russia's onslaught pushes ahead in eastern Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops have pulled out of a village in the east of the country, an army spokesman said Monday, as Russian forces display advantages in manpower and ammunition on the battlefield at the start of the war ’s third year.

The Taliban hold another public execution as thousands watch at a stadium in northern Afghanistan

The Taliban have publicly executed a man convicted of murder in northern Afghanistan as thousands watched at a sports stadium.

Netanyahu says Israel ‘will do our best’ to evacuate civilians ahead of Rafah operation 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said Israeli forces have a plan to evacuate civilians out of harm’s way in the Gaza city of Rafah and eliminate the forces of the militant Palestinian group Hamas in the southern city.

Protesting farmers spray Brussels police with liquid manure near EU's base in a new display of power

BRUSSELS (AP) — Farmers clashed with police in Belgium on Monday, spraying officers with liquid manure and throwing eggs and flares at them in a fresh show of force as the European Union's agriculture ministers met in search of ways to address the protesters’ concerns.

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian prime minister announced the resignation of his government on Monday, paving the way for a shake-up in the Palestinian Authority, which the U.S. hopes will eventually take on a role in postwar Gaza.

Technology

CEOs of OpenAI and Intel cite artificial intelligence's voracious appetite for processing power

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Two tech CEOs scrambling to produce more of the sophisticated chips needed for artificial intelligence met for a brainstorming session Wednesday while the booming market’s early leader reported another quarter of eye-popping growth.

Impact of Change Healthcare Cyberattack on Pharmacies is Bigger Than Expected

Pharmacies in the US continue to face significant disruptions from a cyberattack on UnitedHealth's tech unit, Change Healthcare. Multiple pharmacy chains confirm the impact through official statements and social media posts.

Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxis

SINGAPORE (AP) — As the aviation sector seeks ways to make air travel less polluting and more sustainable, aerospace company Embraer and South Korean automaker Hyundai are among the companies betting on a new form of air travel -– air taxis.

Cisco to Cut Over 700 Bay Area Jobs in Recent Tech Layoffs

Cisco announces plans to lay off more than 700 employees in the Bay Area as part of their latest round of workforce reductions in the technology industry.

HPE, Kyndryl partner for private LTE/5G services

HPE and Kyndryl have allied to bring private LTE and 5G wireless services to enterprise customers. Under the agreement, Kyndryl will work with HPE’s Aruba and Athonet divisions to offer customers integrated wired, WiFi and private 5G services.

Lunar lander Odysseus sends back first pics from its moon landing

The Odysseus lander transmitted its first photos from the surface of the moon Monday, a milestone for the first lunar probe operated by a private company. On Thursday, Feb.

Is a Chief Technology Officer Essential for Disney?

Disney is currently embroiled in a public dispute with activist investor Nelson Peltz of Trian Partners and is now under pressure from another activist investor to make changes to its executive leadership team.

Sports News

Coaches involved in Cam Newton fight reveal what led to altercation with NFL QB: 'Typical Cam'

TJ and Steph Brown, coaches for TopShelf Performance's 7v7 football team who were involved in a fight with Cam Newton on Sunday, say the former NFL MVP went too far with taunts.

Twins acquire outfielder Manuel Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers, who add Kiké Hernández

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Manuel Margot, minor league shortstop Rayne Doncon and cash on Monday from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league shortstop Noah Miller.

Kane brings 'Showtime' back to Chicago with OT winner; Wings beat Hawks 3-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat connected for two big goals at the United Center. Same as it ever was, just in a different uniform.

Sho-time! Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will make his spring training debut Tuesday against White Sox

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Spring training Sho-time starts Tuesday with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani will make his exhibition debut with the Dodgers when he serves as the designated hitter for Los Angeles on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox.

Jake Knapp's girlfriend watches golfer's 'dramatic' final putt to wrap 1st PGA Tour win

Makena White, Jake Knapp's girlfriend, watched the golfer finish up the first PGA Tour victory of his career on Sunday at the Mexico Open.

World Cup champs Argentina to play Ecuador at Soldier Field in June

CHICAGO — World Cup champions Argentina are headed to Soldier Field this summer to play a friendly against Ecuador. Early access tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and the general sale begins Monday at 10 a.m. The match is scheduled for June 9.

Houston Cougars now No. 1 in all 3 major rankings

With UConn’s loss to Creighton last week, the Cougars were named the new No. 1 team in the Associated Press and coaches poll.

Politics News

She ran a dark-money group. Now Senate candidate Tammy Murphy wants to reform them.

The NJ first lady's position overlooks her and her allies' participation in a campaign finance system she now opposes.

Trump, Biden to make dueling trips to southern border

President Biden and former President Trump will both travel to the southern border Thursday, underscoring the key role immigration and border security is set to play in November’s elections.

Biden holds 4-point lead over Trump in Quinnipiac poll

President Biden is holding on to his lead over former President Trump, the GOP front-runner, in new poll ahead of a potential rematch in November. In the Quinnipiac University poll, released Wednesday, 49 percent of registered voters said they support Biden, compared to 45 percent who chose Trump.

Primary apathy in Michigan: Democrats, GOP struggle as supporters mull whether to even vote

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rev. Steve Bland Jr. remembers the massive get-out-the-vote effort he helped mobilize four years ago, when pastors and community leaders spread out across Detroit neighborhoods, made phone calls and worked around the clock to encourage people to vote.

Manhattan DA seeks gag order on Trump in advance of hush money trial

If a judge grants the request, it will be the third case in which Trump is restricted from what he can say publicly.

Supreme Court grapples with Texas, Florida social media laws

The Supreme Court on Monday appeared conflicted over far-reaching social media laws in Texas and Florida aiming to control how platforms moderate content — particularly ones that are political in nature.

Who's running for president? See a rundown of the major 2024 candidates

Two major Republican candidates are left competing for their party's 2024 presidential nomination. Former President Donald Trump notched a commanding victory Saturday over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in South Carolina, where Haley previously served as governor.