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The Latest | Israel ends raid on Gaza hospital; Iran says strike kills 2 generals in Syria

The Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital after a two-week raid, saying it killed some 200 militants in close-quarters fighting and detained hundreds.

Where does the US rank on weekly work hours?

This month, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) proposed legislation in the Senate that would establish a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay. The last time this topic was discussed in the Senate was nearly 70 years ago in 1955.

What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun. Monday’s total solar eclipse will make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast and cross into Texas and 14 other U.S. states, before exiting over Canada.

AT&T data breach leaks millions of people's information: How to tell if you're affected

AT&T said that a dataset found on the “dark web” contains information including some Social Security numbers and passcodes for about 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders.

Man trying 'to be funny' fatally shoots best friend, police say

A West Jordan man is facing a misdemeanor charge of negligent homicide after shooting and killing his best friend while "trying to be funny," according to police documents.

Allergy season is getting longer and more severe in dozens of cities, including this one in Nevada

If you're suffering from allergies right now, we've got some bad news for you. Chances are you live in a city where the allergy season is growing longer and worse.

Why Trump's alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base

WASHINGTON (AP) — The video shared by former President Donald Trump features horror movie music and footage of migrants purportedly entering the U.S. from countries including Cameroon, Afghanistan and China.

Around the world

Israel’s government passes law to temporarily shut down Al Jazeera

Israel’s legislature passed a law Monday paving the way to shut down the Qatar-based Al Jazeera news network, under legislation allowing for the temporary ban of foreign news networks that the government deems a threat to national security.

New evidence shows Russia is behind the serious Havana Syndrome

A five year investigation from CBS's 60 Minutes, The Insider and Der Spiegel found new evidence showing that Russia is behind the weapon that has caused brain injury to hundreds of Americans serving overseas.

Rising global threats force ‘epoch-making’ shift in world order

Correction: Phyllis Bennis said that an alternative structure to NATO could be modeled off the Organization for Security & Cooperation in Europe. A previous version of this article contained incorrect information.

Jerusalem hospital says Netanyahu recovering from hernia surgery

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering from a successful hernia surgery Monday, according to the Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem.

Sacre bleu! Camembert and brie 'on the verge of extinction,' scientists warn

A notoriously pungent delicacy is in trouble, as is brie, another celebrated French cheese enjoyed across the world.

North Korea launches ballistic missile off its east coast: officials

South Korean officials report that North Korea launched a missile into the Sea of Japan. The launch comes as tensions between North Korea, South Korea and Japan grow.

A man suspected of holding 4 hostages for hours in a Dutch nightclub has been arrested

EDE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police detained a man Saturday after he left a nightclub where four people had been held hostage for hours, bringing a peaceful end to a tense standoff. “We are exceptionally happy that it ended this way.

Technology

Solar eclipse explained: What’s happening to the Sun, and why are people so excited?

On April 8, North Americans will be treated to a very rare scientific event—the first full solar eclipse since 2017 and the last to occur until 2046. This event offers us all a great opportunity to witness natural science in action, in all its magnificent glory.

Gmail's Impact on Email Innovation 20 Years Ago Revealed

Discover how Google's co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin surprised the world with the launch of Gmail, initially mistaken for an April Fools' Day prank.

Trump Media, Reddit surge despite questionable profit prospects, taking on the 'meme stock' mantle

NEW YORK (AP) — Reddit and Trump Media are the first notable social media companies to begin trading publicly in the last five years. They're also, thanks to the rabid reception among investors coupled with the companies' fuzzy profit outlooks, the latest meme stocks.

OpenAI Unveils New AI Voice Technology Amid Deepfake Concerns

OpenAI, known for ChatGPT, showcased a new AI tool capable of producing realistic human-like speech, raising concerns about deepfakes.

Babylon.js web rendering engine gets 3D enhancements

The latest version of the web rendering engine Babylon.js has arrived with performance and rendering enhancements to support 3D capabilities and more. Version 7.0 of the rendering and game engine was announced on March 28. Directions for getting started with Babylon.js can be found on GitHub.

Dutch Hyperloop Center in Veendam focuses on advancing futuristic transport technology

Located in the windswept northern Netherlands, a 420-meter white steel tube is poised to revolutionize transportation of people and freight.

HHS looks to create ‘one-stop shop’ for healthcare cybersecurity

The Department of Health and Human Services is aiming to better organize its healthcare cybersecurity resources and programs. The post HHS looks to create ‘one-stop shop’ for healthcare cybersecurity first appeared on Federal News Network.

Sports News

New Stanford basketball coach cries while talking about resources school can provide his special needs son

(KRON) -- New Stanford men's basketball coach Kyle Smith sees the school as his dream job -- not just for what could happen on the court, but also for how the university can help his family.

GJ, Fruita Lax fall in close games at Canyon View

It was a busy afternoon at Canyon View Park. All at once, Grand Junction and Fruita boys' lacrosse both found themselves within a goal in the 4th quarter.

Every set of custom cleats Fernando Tatis Jr. has worn this season so far

The first pairs of custom cleats Fernando Tatis Jr. will be donning throughout the San Diego Padres' season have dropped.

Draymond Green ejected after arguing with referee in Warriors-Magic game

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Draymond Green hit the showers early once again on Wednesday after he was ejected from the Golden State Warriors' game against the Orlando Magic. The game was less than four minutes in when Green was tossed.

San Jose Sharks first-round draft pick to join AHL affiliate

Filip Bystedt, the San Jose Sharks' 2022 first-round draft pick, has been assigned to the San Jose Barracuda

Arizona men’s basketball: Sorting through the NCAA rubble as challenging future in Big 12 looms large

The Wildcats continue to struggle in March Madness with a mounting number of losses to opponents with markedly lower seeds.

Brittney Griner re-signs with Mercury, her only WNBA team

PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, the only WNBA team she has ever played for. The deal was announced by the league on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday night. Phoenix selected Griner with the No.

Politics News

Alabama special election to test political potency of abortion, IVF

A special election in an unusual purple Alabama state House district is testing the political potency of reproductive rights in a red state after a major ruling there last month led to a temporary pause on in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.

House Speaker Dade Phelan’s immigration record central in bid to oust him

The Beaumont Republican’s foes are trying to paint him as soft on the border, even after last year’s passage of far-reaching laws and record border funding.

DeSantis notches win in lawsuit over migrant flights, but company that arranged them not in the clear yet

A federal judge has dropped a lawsuit targeting Ron DeSantis after the Republican Florida Governor coordinated flights of illegal immigrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in 2022.

Bring Chicago Home backers retreat and regroup

CHICAGO — Days after Chicago voters said no to raising the real estate transfer tax on property sales over $1 million to combat homelessness in the city, supporters of the measure struck a tone of humility.

Former Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke wins Democratic primary in Chicago-area prosecutor's race

CHICAGO (AP) — Eileen O’Neill Burke, a former appellate judge, has won the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney over Clayton Harris III, an attorney with party backing.

White House Easter egg roll draws a huge crowd after storm-delayed start

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thunder and lightning delayed the start of the annual Easter egg roll at the White House on Monday, but the event eventually rolled ahead under gray skies with a large crowd including many youngsters wearing ponchos or colorful jackets against intermittent rain.

DeSantis is GOP voters' top pick for Trump VP, poll finds

Former President Donald Trump may have spent the primary season slamming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but Republican voters want to see the "Florida men" join forces.