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Tapeworms found in Florida man's brain linked to undercooked bacon: report

Researchers have attributed a Florida man's battle with worsening migraines to tapeworm eggs found in his brain.

Pence says he won't endorse Trump in 2024 race

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday he will not be endorsing his former boss and two-time running mate in the 2024 general election, a nod to the deep divisions between the two men that has formed since they left office.

Nearly 30 percent of Gen Z women identify as LGBTQ: Gallup

The study also found that 15.3 percent of Gen Z respondents identify as bisexual, 3 percent identify as lesbian, 2.6 percent identify as gay and 2.8 percent identify as transgender.

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

ATLANTA (AP) — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn't continue to pursue the charges.

Disney to invest $30B in its theme parks over the next decade

Disney plans to invest $30 billion into Disneyland, Disney California and other theme parks worldwide over the next decade, according to a new financial report.

Tornadoes kill 3 and leave trails of destruction in the central US

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — Blaine Schmidt sifted through the broken glass and splintered wood throughout his Ohio home Friday, salvaging a guitar and a bundle of diapers. His couch and a crib had been ripped apart by one of many tornadoes that tore through the central U.S.

Weekly ski trip turns into overnight ordeal when about 50 women get stranded in bus during snowstorm

DENVER (AP) — A weekly ski trip for about 50 women from the Denver area turned into an overnight ordeal when their bus got stuck in a snowstorm behind jackknifed semi tractor-trailers on their way back from Vail. One of the women, Brenda Djorup, called it a test of perseverance and patience.

Around the world

Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel

President Joe Biden is expressing support for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after the senator called for new elections in Israel.

Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year

AL-NAYRAB, Syria (AP) — For years, Syria’s civil war has been a largely frozen conflict, the country effectively carved up into areas controlled by the Damascus government of President Bashar Assad, various opposition groups and Syrian Kurdish forces.

A Japanese court says denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and calls for urgent change

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese high court ruled Thursday that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions.

A US man is sentenced to life in prison for murder and rape in attack on 2 American women in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — An American man was convicted of murder and other charges on Monday for brutally attacking two American women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle last summer and pushing them into a ravine, fatally injuring one of them. He was sentenced to life in prison.

India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has implemented a citizenship law that excludes migrants who are Muslims, a minority community whose concerns have heightened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government. The rules for the law were announced Monday.

A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the Senate

PARIS (AP) — A pioneering bill to curb the rampant pace of fast fashion won unanimous approval in the lower house of the French Parliament, making France one of the first countries worldwide to target the influx of low-cost, mass-produced garments predominantly from China.

Former royal butler reveals where Princess Kate is recovering

The royal family has been under more scrutiny than usual in recent weeks, as Kate and King Charles III can’t carry out their usual public duties.

Technology

Reddit Readies for Public Stock Offering: Key Details

Reddit announced a projected price for its IPO that values the platform at up to $6.4 billion, marking a significant milestone for the 18-year-old social media giant.

Cryptocurrency Executives Influence California Senate Primary

The cryptocurrency industry, rebounding from negative press, is making its presence known in the 2024 election cycle by utilizing its substantial financial resources to influence the California Senate primary.

Kudlow says Biden on 'right side' of TikTok issue

Fox Business anchor Larry Kudlow says President Biden is on the “right side” of the TikTok debate after Biden pledged to sign House-passed legislation that could ban the platform if it comes to his desk.

AI Enhances Election Disinformation Tactics on Global Scale

Artificial intelligence is intensifying the spread of election disinformation, enabling individuals to easily fabricate convincing content to deceive voters worldwide.

Reddit looking to raise almost $750 million in initial public offering

Social media company Reddit is looking to raise almost $750 million in an initial public offering of its common stock. The company said in a regulatory filing that the IPO will include 22 million shares of Class A common stock.

Investigation into 30 explicit AI generated photos of suburban high school students underway

CHICAGO -- Naked photos passed around a Far North suburban high school have prompted a police investigation. Stevie Hyder, a sophomore at Richmond-Burton High School, found out Tuesday that there were disturbing photos of her circulating.

Securing Azure Kubernetes with Falco

Falco, the open-source, cloud-native, runtime security tool, recently graduated from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s incubation program. That means it’s considered stable and ready for use in production environments, including Azure.

Sports News

Colorado eliminates Utah from Pac-12 Tournament

LAS VEGAS (ABC4 Sports) - In what turned out to be Utah's final Pac-12 basketball team, the Utes went cold against Colorado and lost in the Pac-12 Tournament Quarterfinals, 72-58. The Utes NCAA Tournament drought continues, having last made the Big Dance in 2016.

RFK Jr. considering Aaron Rodgers as running mate

The independent candidate is also considering former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, the Kennedy campaign confirmed.

Florida rivals ask courts to stop online sports gambling off tribal lands

The state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida are raking in millions of dollars from online sports betting, thanks to a compact that gave the tribe exclusive rights to run sports wagers and casino gambling on its reservations.

Moose on the Loose: Message received

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- It was mid-February, and St. John's had just lost to Seton Hall 68-62. Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino tore apart his team after the game, saying in part that this was the most unenjoyable experience of his lifetime.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce to open steakhouse in Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will open a new steakhouse in the Loews Hotel in Kansas City.

Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to the Eagles after signing Russell Wilson, sources tell the AP

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The brief and tumultuous Kenny Pickett era in Pittsburgh is over. The Steelers are trading the quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple sources told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official.

49ers agree to deal with former All-Pro linebacker as free agency continues

The 49ers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with De'Vondre Campbell after Greenlaw injury and Kendricks backing out of deal to sign with Cowboys.

Politics News

White House encourages House Republicans to 'move on' from their Biden impeachment effort

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's top White House lawyer is encouraging House Speaker Mike Johnson to end his chamber's efforts to impeach the president over unproven claims that he benefited from the business dealings of his son and brother.

Judge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until mid-April, citing last-minute evidence dump

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial was delayed Friday until at least mid-April as the judge seeks answers about a last-minute evidence dump that the former president's lawyers said has hampered their ability to prepare their defense.

Biden opposes plan to sell US Steel to a Japanese firm, citing the need for 'American steel workers'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden came out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, saying on Thursday that the U.S. needs to "maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.” In a statement, Biden added: “U.S.

Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties

Vice President Kamala Harris says it's “absurd” that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths in the United States.

Texas counties lead the U.S. in population growth, Census says

Kaufman County, east of Dallas, grew faster than any other in the country from 2022 to 2023. Harris County added the most new residents.

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Kemp signs law reviving sanctions panel that could disrupt Willis prosecution of Trump

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law which could potentially disrupt Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's prosecution against former President Trump.