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Anxiety about money, gun violence and hate crimes ranked high on list of American's concerns Limiting your news consumption may help ease stress and anxiety More than before, Americans surveyed say they'll make mental health resolutions for 2025 FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Should you cut back on doom scrolling in 2025? Worries about money, gun violence and hate crimes ranked high among many people's lists of worries at the end of 2024, according to a poll that is part of American Psychiatric Association (APA) The survey included 2200 U.S. adults. Reducing news consumption may be beneficial for your , experts say. "If current events seem overwhelming it may be time to limit your news consumption,” , medical director of the APA, said. “While we like to stay informed, the news can also impact our mental health, and being mindful of that impact is important," Wells said in a news release. According to the APA's research, American adults have remained most anxious about the economy and gun violence throughout 2024. Looking ahead to 2025, more than 1/3 of Americans surveyed (33%) say they will make mental health-related New Year’s resolutions, which is a 5% increase from last year. In fact, the increase is the highest result the APA has collected since it began asking the question in 2021. As usual, many people report that they will pledge to be more physically active in 2025; other resolutions focus on participating in mentally healthy activities. Spend more time in nature (46%) Meditation (44%) Focus on spirituality (37%) Take a social media break (30%) Journaling (29%) “A new year brings with it new opportunities but also renewed concerns about the very important issues that impact our lives,” Wills said, adding that “any time of the year, mental health matters. Staying mindful of how we’re doing while taking active steps to care for ourselves is a terrific resolution.” has more on stress and anxiety management. SOURCE: American Psychiatric Association (APA), news release, Dec. 13, 2024; APA, press release, Dec. 18, 2024 If you make resolutions, consider starting or re-starting a practice that will nurture your mental health, such as meditating or taking a break from social media.Greg Gumbel dead at 78 as sports fans pay tribute to legendary broadcaster

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the holiday season approaches, many families are grappling with the challenge of maintaining peace and protecting their mental health, especially in an environment of heightened political tension. Whether you’re hosting or attending gatherings, it’s essential to set boundaries to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable holiday season. In an interview with News 8 on Daybreak, Dr. Henderson, a clinical psychologist from Indiana University, shared practical advice for managing holiday interactions. Dr. Henderson suggests a helpful first step before attending or hosting any holiday event: ask yourself, “What can I control as I prepare for Thanksgiving or when hosting others?” “If I’m a guest, really thinking about what time do I want to arrive? How long do I want to stay?” Dr. Henderson said. Hosting can lead to a different kind of stress than being a guest, but you can still prepare and have control. “When I’m hosting, what time do I want people to start coming over? When will I be ready for people to go? So that when those times come, it’s not abrupt for anyone that the transition is happening.” Another useful tip is to establish a “retreat area” for moments when the conversation becomes heated. Dr. Henderson suggests setting up a cozy spot, such as a corner of the front porch, equipped with space heaters, seating, and refreshments. This gives guests a peaceful space to cool off and take a break if tensions rise. Dr. Henderson also recommends self-care strategies, saying, “Do something kind for yourself, drink water, light a candle, or change the subject if necessary.” By setting clear boundaries and staying calm, both hosts and guests can navigate holiday gatherings more easily, ensuring the season remains joyful and stress-free—without letting politics take center stage.Globe Life Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

If there was one phrase that captured the vibe and theme of 2024 — at least in the transportation sector — it was “business whiplash.” Legacy automakers changed direction on their all-EVs-or-bust strategy, startups pivoted, and some Silicon Valley VCs and executives adjusted their views on a changing political landscape in which they now are playing starring roles. Jaguar went in an entirely new polarizing direction with a rebranding that got a lot of attention — and lit social media on fire, at least for a few days. GM slowed its EV plans and was forced to change lanes on software — an internal restructure accelerated by problems with the Chevy Blazer EV that has had positive developments. But the automaker’s most striking shift was its decision to no longer fund development of the Cruise robotaxi. Everywhere we looked, founders, VCs, and automotive execs were changing course to take advantage of shifting consumer demand and, in many cases, to simply survive. Here are the biggest topics and stories in transportation in 2024. Autonomous vehicle s: Pivots, survivors, and scale The buzzy years of autonomous vehicle tech — from 2016 to 2020 — are long gone, and the hype cycle has brought us through the trough of disillusionment. A handful of remaining AV startups, including Ghost Autonomy and Phantom Auto , which had already pivoted, took their final breaths in 2024. Other AV startups took a cue from their brethren in other sectors and turned to defense , officially becoming dual-use companies. And others, like TuSimple, have pivoted almost entirely away from developing autonomous technology and instead have moved to embrace *checks notes* AI animation and gaming . The path to a commercial robotaxi business is still fraught. GM decided to no longer fund the Cruise robotaxi development program ; the automaker will now use that tech and talent to incrementally improve its hands-off advanced driver-assistance system and eventually introduce personal autonomous vehicles. AVs did, however, get a boost thanks to a booming and hypey AI industry and newfound interest in the end-to-end approach to autonomy (just ask Wayve ). Waymo and Zoox , two well-funded AV companies, are still on the commercial robotaxi path. And of course there’s Tesla, which this year revealed its Cybercab prototype with plans to start production in 2025 or 2026. CEO Elon Musk also promised to unleash “unsupervised FSD” and launch a robotaxi service in California and Texas next year, but we’re taking those promises with a heavy dose of skepticism given Musk’s penchant for missing deadlines. Other AV must-reads of 2024: Apple cancels its autonomous electric car project and is laying off some workers Cruise employees ‘blindsided’ by GM’s plan to end robotaxi program Investors rebel as TuSimple pivots from self-driving trucks to AI gaming Motional cut about 550 employees, around 40%, in recent restructuring, sources say Tesla reveals 20 Cybercabs at We, Robot event, says you’ll be able to buy one for less than $30,000 EVs are put to the test Legacy automakers like Ford and GM spent billions of dollars beefing up their electric vehicle lineups and investing in U.S. battery manufacturing facilities to keep on top of supply chains. EV sales — bolstered by the Biden administration’s EV tax credit — continued to reach record highs this year. But automakers and investors have feared that sales for electric cars, which accounted for 8.9% of total auto sales in the third quarter, haven’t risen at the pace they’d hoped for. Tesla even saw its own profits drop at the start of the year, with Musk noting that automakers were pulling back from EVs due to pressure from hybrids . That pullback might just continue into 2025 with the incoming administration’s plans to cut the EV tax credit. Meanwhile in EV startup land, the SPAC model has continued to prove unsuccessful for driving long-term business growth. We chronicled the messy downfall of Fisker — which crumbled under its founders’ whims — including how the startup left its HQ in complete disarray and had to sign a deal with American Lease, the company that bought Fisker’s fleet, to help owners get help with recall repairs . Canoo has also struggled to maintain enough cash to operate, and in December it began to furlough workers . Perhaps the startup’s money troubles came from unsustainable spending habits, like spending double Canoo’s annual revenue on CEO Tony Aquila’s private jet or acquiring the assets of its bankrupt peer Arrival . Faraday Future, despite raising over $1 billion when it merged with a SPAC in 2021, is also sinking fast — to the point where data mining company Palantir now owns an 8.7% stake in the company after Faraday was unable to pay for services rendered. One of the only new EV players that didn’t go public through a special purpose acquisition merger was Rivian. While Rivian hasn’t had the smoothest run since its record-breaking IPO, the EV maker hit some major milestones in 2024, albeit with some speed bumps along the way, including a series of lawsuits alleging top executives of harassment . Rivian unveiled in March its next-generation R2 SUV and a surprised R3 hatchback. In the summer, Rivian’s path to survival became linked to being able to sell its revamped R1T pickup and the R1S SUV at a profit to sustain itself long enough to get its cheaper R2 SUV on the road. Rivian even snagged a $6.6 billion loan to restart production on its Georgia plant, although it appears that deal was helped along thanks to a secret agreement with the United Auto Workers union. Tesla was in a state of flux as Musk fought to hold onto his $56 billion pay package through sheer determination and investor loyalty. The automaker issued mass layoffs this year , axed its entire Supercharger team , abandoned plans to build a $25,000 EV, oversaw seven Cybertruck recalls , and unveiled its robotaxi prototype . Other EV must-reads of 2024: I just spent my first week ever with an EV, the Chevy Equinox — here’s what it was like Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and replacing them with gas cars The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is a luxe ride at $69,900 with room for tech tuneups EVTOLs are still attracting investors 2024 was a year of big intentions for the electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles industry. It felt like every other week there was an announcement as two of the biggest players — Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation — shared plans for future commercial electric air taxi launches starting in 2025. It’s also been a year of big fundraises as both companies tried to secure more cash to achieve Federal Aviation Administration certification and launch commercial air taxi services in 2025. Joby, for example, first secured a $500 million bag from Toyota, then raised $222 million before launching a $300 million public offering . Archer recently raised $430 million and teamed up with Anduril to dive into defense — a theme we’re expecting to continue into 2025 as defense tech heats up . And Beta Technologies raised a $318 million Series C . There were also plenty of partnerships between eVTOL startups and more-traditional air carriers — like Beta’s recent win with Air New Zealand — and the development of vertiports in key urban areas across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Not every startup has been so lucky, though, as companies burned through capital and failed to find more funding. German eVTOL startup Lilium filed for bankruptcy after failing to raise enough capital to continue. In December, the company shut down and laid off 1,000 workers , but appears to have gotten a last minute lifeline from an investor. Stay tuned. 2025 will be the year where we’ll see if the companies that remain can secure proper FAA approval and begin to make a business out of eVTOLs. Here are some other eVTOL must-reads of 2024: Feds clear way for eVTOL startups to bring flying vehicles to US airspace Beta Technologies unveils first passenger carrying electric aircraft Micromobility wobbles forward The hype over shared micromobility has long since died. This year saw the last gasps of consolidation, pivots, and a few survivors. Tier and Dott finally merged , and Lime continued on its steady path to, if not consistent profitability, at least sustainability and market dominance. VanMoof’s bankruptcy in 2023 revealed how difficult it is to scale a new e-bike business, despite a consumer appetite for sexy, sleek e-bikes. Cake filed for bankruptcy at the start of the year, and Onyx Motorbikes was on the verge of bankruptcy itself when its 37-year-old owner died suddenly, leaving an absolute mess in his wake. Cake and Onyx have been given fresh chances of survival in 2025. Some startups have managed to find a way to keep an e-bike business afloat. Just look at Joco. The startup has fought the odds and managed to turn its docked e-bike rental service for delivery workers into a profitable business , and has even branched out into building battery charging cabinets. Here are some other micromobility must-reads of 2024: Bloom is reinventing how e-bikes are made in the USBUFFALO, N.Y. – When Tyson Kozak looks down at the ink on his left forearm, he sees a friendly reminder. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * BUFFALO, N.Y. – When Tyson Kozak looks down at the ink on his left forearm, he sees a friendly reminder. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? BUFFALO, N.Y. – When Tyson Kozak looks down at the ink on his left forearm, he sees a friendly reminder. As someone who left Souris at the age of 16 to pursue his dream, the feisty forward decided to get a tattoo with some special significance. “Those are the co-ordinates of my hometown,” Kozak said Thursday in a one-on-one interview hours before making his NHL debut with the Buffalo Sabres against the Winnipeg Jets. “I got it just before I went back for my second or third junior season. I’ve been away from home for a long time, just coming back in the summer. Jeffrey T. Barnes / The Associated Press Buffalo Sabres centre Tyson Kozak left his hometown of Souris at 16 to pursue his hockey dreams. “It’s for remembering where you came from and not getting too high. Stay grounded and stay humble.” It’s clear that being from Souris is something of which Kozak is immensely proud. “Yeah. I spent a lot of time on the outdoor rink and played with the same guys every year, being from a small town. I played with the same group every year growing up. They’ve been texting me since I’ve been here, letting me know how proud they are of me,” said Kozak. “It’s pretty special because everybody pretty much knows everybody, growing up in a small town. It means a lot for my family and for the people back home. There are kids playing hockey back there and seeing someone from our small town has a chance to play (in the NHL), it could give them hope and maybe spark something inside them.” During a 10-minute conversation, it’s also evident Kozak has remained humble and grounded and that’s part of what helped him achieve his goal. Chosen in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Draft, Kozak’s high motor, willingness to go to the hard areas and shift disturber mentality are what helped him earn his first recall and a spot on Lindy Ruff’s lineup card. “I would say I’m a 200-foot player who is responsible in his own zone. I may not be a point machine or anything but I’m hard on the forecheck, a physical player,” said Kozak, who played AAA hockey with the Southwest Cougars before earning a spot with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. “Before I got to junior, I was trying to be more of a skilled guy. Once I got to junior, I realized there are a lot of those guys out there. I realized what my role was and that I needed to change it if I wanted to be a successful hockey player.” The change is now paying dividends for Kozak, who spent the first two seasons and change adapting to the pro game with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. On Nov. 29, Kozak was preparing for a game against the Syracuse Crunch when he was called into the head coach’s office. Kozak was about to be a healthy scratch, but for the best reason possible. “I was about to start warming up and we just had a team meeting and we were actually watching the Sabres game on the TV. They were in overtime against Vancouver and my coach called me into the office and told me I had been called up,” said Kozak. “It was a whirlwind of emotions and it was crazy.” Those emotions were front and centre once again on Thursday, when Kozak finally got into the Sabres lineup. Whether it was his helmetless warm-up that included the rookie solo lap or being in the starting lineup against the team from his home province, Kozak admitted to feeling butterflies. “My legs were shaking, hands were shaking. But after that first shift, I felt very comfortable,” Kozak said. The evidence would support Kozak’s assessment of his own game. He didn’t look the least bit out of place, using his skating ability to create some chaos on a fourth line with Beck Malenstyn and Nicolas Aube-Kubel. In 8:26 of ice time, Kozak had one shot on goal, five shot attempts, two hits and was 63 per cent in the faceoff circle. With 2:24 to go in the second period, Kozak appeared to have scored his first NHL goal, finding a loose puck in front and beating Connor Hellebuyck with a shot that would have given the Sabres a 3-2 lead. The Jets used a coach’s challenge for goalie interference and the overhead view clearly showed that Malenstyn made contact with Hellebuyck inside the crease and the memorable goal was taken off the board. “Just saw (an) open net and I had the puck in the slot, and decided to put it in,” said Kozak, whose parents, Trevor and Michelle, and younger sister Paige were inside KeyBank Center for the monumental moment. “It sucks for it to be disallowed, and, obviously, it sucks even more for us to lose in overtime.” The topic du jour around the NHL this week was the unveiling of the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters for Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland and right on cue, folks around the country were quick to weigh in on the choices — with the level of vitriol ranging but often reaching a high intensity level. Count us among those surprised Jets centre Mark Scheifele wasn’t chosen by Team Canada. Jets head coach Scott Arniel revealed he’d spoken to Team Canada GM Don Sweeney and Scheifele about his omission, but that he’s still under consideration as an injury replacement should the need to add the forward arise. In his first game since the announcements were made public, Scheifele had his best game since his hat trick against the Florida Panthers, notching a pair of assists in just under 25 minutes of ice time. He looked more like himself and the Jets top line with Kyle Connor and Gabe Vilardi scored an even-strength marker on a beautiful redirection by Vilardi and had numerous shifts where they created a number of scoring chances. There’s no doubt Scheifele is at not being named to the roster, but the best thing he can do to keep himself on the radar is to continue to play a determined game. Speaking of Team Canada, in the spirit of full transparency and keeping the receipts, Ken correctly identified 10 of the 13 forwards, five of the seven D-men and two of the three goalies in our projections one month ago, while Mike correctly identified eight of the 13 forwards, five of the seven D-men and all three goalies. I had mentioned both Winnipegger Seth Jarvis and Tampa Bay Lightning centre Anthony Cirelli in the sleeper category, but opted to put Zach Hyman and Alexis Lafreniere ahead of them on my list on Nov. 8. On the most exciting day of his hockey life, Kozak shared some thoughts on Jarvis getting the call to play for his country. “I played with him when I was younger and I played with him in junior. It’s pretty insane (to see him named). It’s good for him though,” said Kozak. “He’s such a hard worker. In junior, he was the hardest working guy on the team, all the time. I couldn’t be more proud.” There’s little doubt that it was a difficult task to make the final selections and even a full roster of the snubs generated plenty of buzz for still having more-than-capable players that were left off the “B” team for Canada. No, this won’t be quite as good as the previous Olympics, but it’s well past time for NHLers to be involved in best-on-best competition and we can’t wait to tune in to see what it’s going to look like in February. It’s nice to see that former Jets’ sniper Patrik Laine is in a better place and finding joy on the ice once again. Since returning to the Montreal Canadiens lineup earlier this week, Laine has scored a goal in consecutive games, recorded five shots on goal and is averaging just over 17 minutes of ice time per game. Laine and the Canadiens will be in Winnipeg to face the Jets Dec. 14, and you can expect he will receive a warm welcome. It was definitely a bit surprising to see former Jets defenceman and New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba involved in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Although Trouba’s name was circulating in trade rumours at the 2024 NHL Draft, the expectation was that he would finish this season with the Broadway Blueshirts and then be on the move during the summer. Instead, with the Rangers stuck in a serious rut, GM Chris Drury acted swiftly and shipped Trouba to a West Coast team that has some skilled D-men in the organization but could use a bit more grit and leadership. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The Ducks were one of the few teams that could absorb the entire US$8 million AAV Trouba is carrying this season and next, but the really interesting thing to monitor will be whether the physical blue-liner will finish out the contract in Anaheim or if he’s on the move again — either at the trade deadline or later down the road. ken.wiebe@freepress.mb.ca X and Bluesky: @WiebesWorld mike.mcintyre@freepress.mb.ca X and Bluesky: @mikemcintyrewpg Raised in the booming metropolis of Altona, Man., Ken Wiebe grew up wanting to play in the NHL, but after realizing his hands were more adept at typing than scoring, he shifted his attention to cover his favourite sport as a writer. Mike McIntyre grew up wanting to be a professional wrestler. But when that dream fizzled, he put all his brawn into becoming a professional writer. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Raised in the booming metropolis of Altona, Man., Ken Wiebe grew up wanting to play in the NHL, but after realizing his hands were more adept at typing than scoring, he shifted his attention to cover his favourite sport as a writer. Mike McIntyre grew up wanting to be a professional wrestler. But when that dream fizzled, he put all his brawn into becoming a professional writer. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Advertisement AdvertisementKeanu Reeves says he joined Sonic The Hedgehog 3 cast as he is ‘a big fan’

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent roughly 22 months in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company’s jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday’s incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, an airline consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement officials have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree this month amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant on Monday. Investigators plan to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally. Aliyev told Azerbaijani state television on Sunday that the aircraft was hit by fire from the ground over Russia and rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare. He accused Russia of trying to “hush up” the issue for several days. The crash on Wednesday killed 38 of 67 people on board. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Aliyev on Saturday for what he called a “tragic incident” but stopped short of acknowledging Moscow’s responsibility. Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term. With 99% percent of the vote counted Sunday, Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on Jan. 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011.As the rising star of cell therapy biotechs, Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) is a hot stock that's capturing a lot of attention, and for good reason. Iovance's one-of-a-kind medicine is already selling like hotcakes, and there's reason to believe that plenty more growth is on the way. Let's take a look at why this stock is worth purchasing today and never looking back. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free » Today, Iovance has a trio of bullish drivers are the legs of the stock's investment thesis. A rapidly growing market First, Iovance's first cell therapy to be approved for sale, Amtagvi, is quickly finding its home in the market. This year, management estimates that sales of the therapy will bring in at least $160 million in revenue, with 2025's sum totaling at least $450 million. So investors who buy the stock soon will be, in theory, exposed to a tripling of the top line in the near term, which is bullish. In practice, the biotech is taking the actions needed to deliver on that ambitious goal for next year. Amtagvi is intended to treat patients who have advanced melanoma and who have already been treated with a common immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab. Per management, its total addressable market is thus roughly between 20,000 and 30,000 patients annually. Serving those patients will require expanding the company's network of authorized treatment centers (ATCs). It's targeting a total of 70 ATCs in the U.S. before the end of the year, and progress is on track. Expanding manufacturing capability Another major initiative is expanding the company's manufacturing capacity for Amtagvi. Its current plans call for the expansion of one of its current facilities so it can generate doses for around 5,000 patients annually within the next few years, but it's also building up a network of contract manufacturers such that it can eventually treat an additional 15,000 patients per year. If those efforts are successful, it'll support Iovance's margins by controlling its cost of goods sold (COGS) . It might also be feasible for it to license out its facilities to produce cell therapies for other biopharma businesses, if it demonstrates exceptional competency in cell manufacturing. So the odds that Iovance will make good on its revenue estimates are decidedly favorable, and there's a clear runway for organic growth to continue after meeting them. A possible expansion of indications Finally, with a bit more research and development (R&D) work in the form of clinical trials testing Amtagvi in different oncology contexts, and in combination with pembrolizumab instead of only after a course of treatment, management thinks that it could one day treat as many as 70,000 patients with advanced melanoma globally. That'd expand its total addressable market by more than double, and likely require more manufacturing investments. Still, this is another bullish catalyst that is hard to ignore. The most important clinical trial is a study that's in phase 3 right now, investigating whether Amtagvi can be administered alongside pembrolizumab as a first line treatment. Being a first line treatment would lead to faster adoption of the therapy, rewarding shareholders in the process. The long haul could be even better Next year, Iovance will sync with regulators in Australia and Switzerland to see if they're willing to approve Amtagvi. It should also hear back from regulators in Canada, the U.K., and the E.U. in the same period, making for three potential catalysts and more revenue down the line. While it's true that there will be some lingering long-term execution risks relating to its cell manufacturing platform, the unique nature of its therapy means that it will likely retain the ability to draw on additional capital by taking out loans or issuing more shares of its stock. It'll probably need to do that before it becomes profitable at some point in the next few years. 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Buy Iovance Biotherapeutics Now and Don't Look Back was originally published by The Motley FoolProgressive policies can prevail despite setbacksWASHINGTON , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the defense technology company building autonomy for the world, has announced it is expanding its work with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), a leading provider of AI systems, to develop and deliver large-scale command and control of autonomous uncrewed systems, including operations in GPS- and communications-denied environments. With Warp Speed, Palantir's manufacturing OS for American re-industrialization, Shield AI is doubling down on its commitment to delivering scalable, AI-powered solutions to protect service members and civilians. By leveraging Shield AI's advanced Hivemind software development kit, along with Palantir's suite of powerful software solutions—including enterprise resource planning, geospatial intelligence, and operational decision-making tools—the partnership combines the strengths of both companies to address the most critical defense challenges. "Shield AI and Palantir have both built technology products proven in the most demanding environments," said Brandon Tseng , Shield AI's President, Co-founder, and former Navy SEAL. "Our partnership is about bringing together Palantir's software dominance and Shield AI's expertise in autonomy to deliver the best possible outcomes for customers. It's exciting to scale up what we've been working on together in this next chapter of our partnership." This announcement builds on work Shield AI and Palantir showcased at the Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Expo in October, where the companies demonstrated the integration of Shield AI's Hivemind with Palantir's Gaia. This integration created a unified command-and-control system for autonomous systems. Hivemind's proven autonomy capabilities—demonstrated on platforms like the V-BAT , F-16, MQM-178 Firejet, and Nova quadcopter—now seamlessly integrate with Gaia's geospatial intelligence tools, enabling real-time mission execution and precision targeting. "The American Industrial Base needs Warp Speed," said Shyam Sankar , Palantir's Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President. "Shield AI stands out in their field, having achieved mission impact and product results where others have struggled. This partnership, and Shield AI's deploying of our newly announced manufacturing OS will enable faster and better delivery to customers, and ultimately aid in the defense of the West." About Palantir Technologies Inc. Foundational software of tomorrow. Delivered today. Additional information is available at https://www.palantir.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may relate to, but are not limited to, Palantir's expectations regarding the amount and the terms of the contract and the expected benefits of our software platforms. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and were based on current expectations as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management as of that time with respect to future events. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties include our ability to meet the unique needs of our customer; the failure of our platforms to satisfy our customer or perform as desired; the frequency or severity of any software and implementation errors; our platforms' reliability; and our customer's ability to modify or terminate the contract. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties is included in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise. Media Contact Lisa Gordon, media@palantir.com About Shield AI Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown jets (F-16; MQM-178 Firejet), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (MQ-35 V-BAT), and three quadcopters (Nova, Nova 2, iPRD). The company has offices in San Diego , Dallas , Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI's products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram. Media Contact Lily Hinz , media@shield.ai View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shield-ai-and-palantir-technologies-deepen-strategic-partnership-and-announce-deployment-of-warp-speed-302324396.html SOURCE Shield AI

I can’t sugarcoat how progressives feel at the close of 2024: rough. President-elect Donald Trump won back the White House with a campaign that was bigoted and fascist. And from President Joe Biden’s backing of Israel’s ghastly war in Gaza to his ill-fated decision to seek reelection, progressives aren’t celebrating his tenure, either. The next few years will see an onslaught of challenges. If you look closely, you’ll see signs people aren’t just going to roll over and accept it. Here are five that caught my eye. The American public has had it with economic elites. Union activity has been on an upswing for a few years, with union petition filings in 2024 significantly up over 2023. After a successful national strike in 2023, the United Auto Workers won an election in Tennessee this year, a significant breakthrough in the traditionally anti-union South. And more Amazon warehouse workers and drivers are pushing to join. Meanwhile, communities in places such as Wisconsin fought back against a private-equity takeover of nursing care. And nationally, widespread anger exploded over the greed of health insurance companies. Trump likes to play a populist on TV. But if he moves to slash workers’ rights, cut taxes for CEOs and erode access to health care, he’ll have a fight. The movement for a ceasefire in Gaza drew support from a vast, diverse coalition of young people — with additional support from faith communities, unions, environmentalists and others who’d previously stayed “in their lane.” They haven’t succeeded yet. But they’ve won broad, bipartisan public support for a ceasefire, an arms embargo on Israel and, more generally, foreign policy informed by human rights. Democratic politicians, in particular, won’t be able to avoid this issue. Temperatures continue to rise. Natural disasters worsen, and our leaders fail us on climate. The Biden administration’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, is unleashing record investments in green jobs, fueling unprecedented growth in renewable power. Meanwhile, Indigenous-led efforts are quietly reintroducing species to their natural habitats. The more local support initiatives such as these win, the harder they’ll be to reverse. One of the worst moments of the 2024 campaign was the ridiculous slander of Haitian Americans in Springfield, Ohio, by Trump, and other right-wingers. Springfield natives turned out to support their Haitian neighbors. Locals flocked to Haitian restaurants, churches and community centers to show their solidarity. The lesson is that, while hardline immigration measures can attract support in the abstract, people feel differently when they realize members of their communities could be affected. Progressives should defend their immigrant neighbors without apology. They may win some unlikely allies if they stand up for what’s right. Forget “red states” and “blue states” — there’s support for progressive ideas in all 50 states. Just look at the election. Several conservative states passed ballot measures to raise the minimum wage, guarantee paid leave, protect abortion access and liberalize marijuana laws. Once you filter out the noise around candidates and ask people about progressive policies directly, even “red state” voters tend to support them. The key is to make candidates run on those policies — without watering them down. Our politics are a mess. But the U.S. isn’t lost — only our leaders are. When Americans organize around our common decency, it will be a lot harder for bullies such as Trump to walk over us. Certo is the communications director of the Institute for Policy Studies. He wrote this for InsideSources.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!Doechii announced plans for an NPR Tiny Desk performance less than 24 hours before it aired. The TDE breakout had high expectations after her standout appearance at Tyler, The Creator 's Camp Flog Gnaw festival. She crushed it, as was to be expected. If anything, Doechii raised her game, and gave fans one of the best Tiny Desk performances in ages. She ran through most of the standout cuts on her new tape, Alligator Bites Never Heal , but the live setting gave them new life and a new sound. Doechii brought a talented assortment of musicians to back her up. She enlisted an all female, all Black band comprised of DJ Miss Milan, two background vocalists, guitars and horns. The musical breakdowns throughout the Tiny Desk performance was nothing short of astounding. The way in which Doechii was able to flow atop these intricate instrumentals was thoroughly impressive. It helps, of course, that the songs themselves are excellent. Doechii ran through breakout viral hits like "Nissan Altima," as well as "Boom Bap" and "Catfish." Read More: Doechii Thanks MF DOOM & Solange For Inspiring Her Stephen Colbert Performance It was the performance of "Black Girl Diaries," however, that touched the hearts of most viewers. The rapper gave an impassioned backstory for the song prior to her performance, emphasizing its crucial place within the mixtape. "I wrote this song specifically for Black women," Doechii noted. "As a dark-skinned woman, there’s a very unique experience I’m trying to internalize. This is dedicated to all the beautiful Black women in the room." Social media exploded following the NPR performance. Many fans praised her aesthetic choices. The rapper, as well as her backing band, wore braids, while the choreography and musical flexibility of the band were note perfect. "This Doechii tiny desk was a life altering experience," one user tweeted. "And I hate that I can experience this for the first time only once." Another user praised Doechii's presence and ability to alternate between mellow and intense at a moment's notice. "The way she can rap like that and be animated is crazy, Doechii is a STAR & a true visionary all around," they tweeted. The rapper has been posed by TDE as the next big thing, and this performance certainly bolsters the vision.

Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay on social media after being outed - CBS NewsThe Canada Games Centre has closed both of its rinks due to an issue with one of the facility’s ice plant compressors. “The decision has been made to cancel all ice bookings as well as any drop-in ice activities with the exception of the Arctic Edge Skating Club’s Gold Nugget Competition,” read a Dec. 6 press release. “Impacted user groups have been notified directly by Facility Bookings staff.” Darrell Peters is the operations supervisor at the Canada Games Centre. He told the News that one of the rink’s three compressors went out of commission on Wednesday, Dec. 4. “An instrument panel that’s on the compressor is not working, it’s dead. So that compressor is no longer working,” he said. The warm conditions that Whitehorse has been experiencing have complicated the matter further: Peters said operations cannot keep up with the flooding of the ice. He said the operations have not been flooding after every period of hockey since Dec. 4 because the ice wasn’t setting quickly enough. “So what’s happening is our ice is getting slimmer and slimmer,” he said. The ice is usually maintained at an inch-and-three-quarters to two inches, but the ice level is now down to an inch-and-a-quarter. “It’ll keep getting lower, and then we’ll lose our lines on the ice, and then it’s a problem,” said Peters. Arctic Edge will be able to use the ice due to the nature of their sport compared with hockey, as well as the fact the rink only needs to be flooded every few hours with figure-skating as opposed to after every period with hockey, Peters said. It is also due to the fact that Arctic Edge is running their test program. “That’s why we’re shutting everything down, so that they have good quality ice still, on the ATCO ice, for them to do the testing program.” Peters said that their technicians will be arriving from Edmonton on Monday, Dec. 9 with the replacement parts. “I expect them to be working on it Tuesday morning and hopefully be running by lunchtime on Tuesday, if everything works out,” Peters said.

Alrajhi Endowment (Benaa) Recognized For Outstanding Community Contributions At HBC 2024 International Awards 12-05-2024 11:46 PM CET | Science & Education Press release from: ABNewswire Image: https://www.abnewswire.com/uploads/8d4c2e4f17bfd0acd7f95ad24e1032cc.PNG Riyadh, KSA - Alrajhi Endowment (Benaa) achieved outstanding recognition at the HBC 2024 International Awards [ https://www.hbcworld.org/cases ] held on November 9 in Riyadh. The ceremony celebrated international excellence and drew distinguished guests, including H.E. Almarri Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai; His Excellency Dr. Engineer Saad bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi, President of Qatar's Public Works Authority; His Excellency Dr. Wahdan Al Qadi, CEO of the Saudi Investment Fund for Events; and Dr. Emmanuel Cerroni, Director General of HBC. Image: https://www.abnewswire.com/uploads/576633f94978503b3c3182ab20fff0e9.PNG Achievements of Alrajhi Endowment (Benaa) at HBC 2024: * Business Society Contribution Gold Award: Alrajhi Endowment (Benaa) was honored for its impactful contributions to community development through programs that promote education, healthcare access, and social welfare. The company's efforts demonstrate its leadership in fostering sustainable social progress. Event Highlights: The HBC 2024 Awards recognized 60 winners across 28 categories, representing over 5,000 assessment hours and 3,741 applications. With the global launch of the Intelligent Sustainable Excellence (ISE) Model and the introduction of the HBC Quality of Life Award, the event underscored a commitment to advancing standards that enhance societal well-being. Congratulations to Alrajhi Endowment (Benaa) for its accomplishments. This award underscores its dedication to social responsibility and community impact. For more information, please visit https://www.hbcworld.org/cases Media Contact Company Name: Harvard Business Council Contact Person: Media Relations Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=alrajhi-endowment-benaa-recognized-for-outstanding-community-contributions-at-hbc-2024-international-awards ] Country: United States Website: https://hbcworld.org/cases This release was published on openPR.LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas hired Nevada offensive coordinator Matt Lubick to help direct the Jayhawks' offense Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves that have reshaped coach Lance Leipold's staff after a disappointing season that ended without a bowl berth. Lubick will be co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach and work alongside Jim Zebrowski , who spent last year as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The duo is replacing Jeff Grimes, who left for a coordinator job at Wisconsin. Lubick, the son of longtime Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick, spent two years at Kansas prior to leaving for the Wolfpack, serving as a senior offensive analyst on Leipold's staff. The Jayhawks made their first bowl appearance in more than a decade in 2022 and won nine games and beat UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl the following season. The 52-year-old Lubick was working for Kansas in 2023 when a bone marrow biopsy revealed he had acute myeloid leukemia. Lubick had a stem cell transplant last December and the cancer went into remission. "Coach Leipold and his staff embraced me as family when I became an analyst in 2022,” Lubick said. “I am beyond grateful for their continued support and love they have given me throughout my recovery of leukemia. The turnaround of Kansas football has been awesome to follow and the best is yet to come.” The Jayhawks got off to a 1-5 start this past season, then won four of the next five, including a program-best three straight wins over teams ranked in the AP Top 25 . But they lost their regular-season finale to Baylor to finish 5-7 and miss a bowl game. The hiring of Lubick comes two days after defensive coordinator Brian Borland announced his retirement. Borland had worked alongside Leipold since 2007, when they were at Division III powerhouse Wisconsin-Whitewater. He will be replaced by DK McDonald, who joined Kansas last year as the co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach. “I've been fortunate to work with Brian for more than 18 years. He is the ultimate professional, selfless coworker and I am grateful for his commitment and impact that he has made on so many throughout his career,” Leipold said. “Brian and I had discussions weeks prior to our last regular-season game, and we are very appreciative of all that he has done for Kansas.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

SANTA CLARA – Practicing behind a patchwork line is not how Brock Purdy dreamed of spending his 25th birthday Friday, never mind that he just gifted 49ers linemen a caravan of trucks and sports-utility vehicles on two-year leases. The 49ers are poised to field their most inexperienced offensive line in at least coach Kyle Shanahan’s eight seasons. Monday night’s chore for whoever blocks: protect Purdy and clear lanes for ball carriers Isaac Guerendo and Deebo Samuel against the NFC-leading Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium. Injuries have so thoroughly depleted the Niners (6-9) that 3-of-5 spots could feature linemen making their 49ers’ starting debuts. The only healthy starters are center Jake Brendel and right guard Dominick Puni, who offensive line coach Chris Foerster plans on keeping that duo in their regular roles while “plugging in three guys around them.” When Foerster entered his press conference after Friday’s practice, he quipped to reporters: “If there’s five of you, we can have a tryout right now. ... It’s a challenge for me but a great opportunity for guys entering the lienup to show what they can do.” Left tackle Trent Williams and his backup, Jaylon More, both went this week on injured reserve, which is where left guard Aaron Banks (knee) is expected to land before Monday night’s 5:15 p.m. kickoff. Right tackle Colton McKivitz did not practice Thursday, after being limited by a knee issue, and versatile backup Spencer Burford has been out with a calf injury he sustained as the sub at left tackle in Sunday’s loss at Miami. Offensive linemen Ben Bartch and Jon Feliciano also are on injured reserve. Nick Zakelj is expected to make the first start of his career, most likely at left guard. “I know it’s just an amazing opportunity to have,” Zakelj said. “I can’t wait to go grasp it and go out there, fly off the ball and let it loose.” Charlie Heck, poached Wednesday off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, made 21 career starts for the Houston Texans from 2020-23, and Thursday acquisition Matt Hennessy made 22 starts as the Atlanta Falcons’ 2020-22 center. No other linemen have starting experience, including Zakelj, Austen Pleasants, Sebastian Gutierrez, Isaac Alarcon and undrafted rookie center Drake Nugent. Purdy and all other offensive players must do their part to compensate for the line’s shuffling. “It’s a team goal always and this week it’s imperative for everybody to be on point to pick up the slack,” Foerster added. Noting he felt before the season the 49ers had nine starting-caliber linemen, Foerster said: “That was good depth to have. That depth now has been blown out of the water.” LYNCH’S STATE OF FRANCHISE General manager John Lynch, speaking for the first time since Sunday’s official elimination from the playoffs, is in the investigation process of examining the 49ers’ 2024 woes and potential cures. “I can’t believe we’re here, but we are. We have to accept that. We have to learn from that,” Lynch said on KNBR 680-AM. “We can’t just chalk it up to, ‘There were a lot of injuries.’ The team we’re playing, Detroit, they had a lot of injuries but they found a way. We have to look at the root, and we have been looking at the root causes. We’ll fix it.” One obvious issue is the 49ers’ inability to close out games, something that’s carried over from past playoff defeats to this season’s four NFC West defeats. Lynch noted that the absences of All-Pros Williams and Christian McCaffrey factors into that. “But we can’t chalk it up to just that. We have to go deeper,” Lynch said. “There are ways we could have gotten it done. When you have division opponents (down) multiple scores, you have to put people away, and that’s what we didn’t do this year. We have to own that. We have to get to the bottom of why exactly that happened, with every decision we make.” HEALTH CENTER Fullback Kyle Juszczyk did not practice because of illness. Juszczyk has played every game this season after taking a pay cut in the spring. He is aiming for his ninth straight Pro Bowl invitation. Running back Isaac Guerendo participated in a second straight practice and looks on track to make his third career start; he did not play in Sunday’s loss at Miami because of hamstring and foot injuries. Running back David Montgomery (knee) was the only player on the Lions’ active roster not to practice. Cornerback Terrion Arnold (illness) was limited after missing Thursday’s session. Full participants were guard Graham Glasgow (knee), wide receiver Kalif Raymond (foot) and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck). GAMEDAY GUIDE Levi’s Stadium parking lots are to open at 1:45 p.m. Stadium gates open 30 minutes later for club- and suite-ticket holders, with entry for all others starting at 3:15 p.m. Halftime entertainment will feature MIMS and Freedom Williams (from the C+C Music Factory). Tony Lindsay will perform the national anthem.

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We specialize in industries such as Semiconductor and Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Healthcare IT, Manufacturing and Construction, Medical Device, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Food and Beverages, Consumers and Goods, Chemicals and Materials. This release was published on openPR.By DAVID A. LIEB Artificial intelligence. Abortion. Guns. Marijuana. Minimum wages. Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another. Many of the laws launching in January are a result of legislation passed this year. Others stem from ballot measures approved by voters. Some face legal challenges. Here’s a look at some of the most notable state laws taking effect: California, home to Hollywood and some of the largest technology companies, is seeking to rein in the artificial intelligence industry and put some parameters around social media stars. New laws seek to prevent the use of digital replicas of Hollywood actors and performers without permission and allow the estates of dead performers to sue over unauthorized AI use. Parents who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their young influencers. A new law also allows children to sue their parents for failing to do so. New social media restrictions in several states face court challenges. Related Articles National Politics | Federal hostility could delay offshore wind projects, derailing state climate goals National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen National Politics | Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone National Politics | Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row National Politics | Elon Musk’s preschool is the next step in his anti-woke education dreams A Florida law bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for ages 14 and 15. But enforcement is being delayed because of a lawsuit filed by two associations for online companies, with a hearing scheduled for late February. A new Tennessee law also requires parental consent for minors to open accounts on social media. NetChoice, an industry group for online businesses, is challenging the law. Another new state law requires porn websites to verify that visitors are at least 18 years old. But the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has filed a challenge. Several new California measures aimed at combating political deepfakes are also being challenged, including one requiring large social media platforms to remove deceptive content related to elections and another allowing any individual to sue for damages over the use of AI to create fabricated images or videos in political ads . In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents if their children change their gender identification . The law was a priority for Democratic lawmakers who wanted to halt such policies passed by several districts. Many states have passed laws limiting or protecting abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure in 2022. One of the latest is the Democratic-led state of Delaware. A law there will require the state employee health plan and Medicaid plans for lower-income residents to cover abortions with no deductible , copayments or other cost-sharing requirements. A new Minnesota law prohibits guns with “binary triggers” that allow for more rapid fire, causing a weapon to fire one round when the trigger is pulled and another when it is released. In Delaware, a law adds colleges and universities to a list of school zones where guns are prohibited, with exceptions for those working in their official capacity such as law officers and commissioned security guards. Kentucky is becoming the latest state to let people use marijuana for medical purposes . To apply for a state medical cannabis card, people must get written certification from a medical provider of a qualifying condition, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, epilepsy, chronic nausea or post-traumatic stress disorder. Nearly four-fifths of U.S. states have now legalized medical marijuana. Minimum wage workers in more than 20 states are due to receive raises in January. The highest minimum wages will be in Washington, California and Connecticut, all of which will top $16 an hour after modest increases. The largest increases are scheduled in Delaware, where the minimum wage will rise by $1.75 to $15 an hour, and in Nebraska, where a ballot measure approved by voters in 2022 will add $1.50 to the current minimum of $12 an hour. Twenty other states still follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. In Oregon, using drugs on public transit will be considered a misdemeanor crime of interfering with public transportation. While the measure worked its way through the legislature, multiple transportation officials said drug use on buses and trains, and at transit stops and stations, was making passengers and drivers feel less safe. In Missouri, law enforcement officers have spent the past 16 months issuing warnings to motorists that handheld cellphone use is illegal. Starting with the new year, penalties will kick in: a $150 fine for the first violation, progressing to $500 for third and subsequent offenses and up to 15 years imprisonment if a driver using a cellphone cause an injury or death. But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law. Montana is the only state that hasn’t banned texting while driving , according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tenants in Arizona will no longer have to pay tax on their monthly rent , thanks to the repeal of a law that had allowed cities and towns to impose such taxes. While a victory for renters, the new law is a financial loss for governments. An analysis by Arizona’s nonpartisan Joint Legislative Budget Committee estimated that $230 million would be lost in municipal tax revenue during the first full fiscal year of implementation. Meanwhile Alabama will offer tax credits to businesses that help employees with child care costs. Kansas is eliminating its 2% sales tax on groceries. It also is cutting individual income taxes by dropping the top tax rate, increasing a credit for child care expenses and exempting all Social Security income from taxes, among other things. Taxpayers are expected to save about $320 million a year going forward. An Oklahoma law expands voting privileges to people who have been convicted of felonies but had their sentences discharged or commuted, including commutations for crimes that have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors. Former state Sen. George Young, an Oklahoma City Democrat, carried the bill in the Senate. “I think it’s very important that people who have gone through trials and tribulations in their life, that we have a system that brings them back and allows them to participate as contributing citizens,” Young said. Associated Press writers Trân Nguyễn in Sacramento, California; Kate Payne in Tallahassee, Florida; Jonathan Mattise in Nashville, Tennessee; Randall Chase in Dover, Delaware; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; Bruce Schreiner in Frankfort, Kentucky; Claire Rush in Portland, Oregon; Summer Ballentine in Jefferson City, Missouri; Gabriel Sandoval in Phoenix; Kim Chandler in Montgomery, Alabama; John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas; and Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City contributed.

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