Новости за 29.02.2024

Search warrant filings for the Pennsylvania home where a pregnant Amish woman was killed this week say she appeared to have suffered cutting wounds to her neck and head. The body of 23-year-old Rebekah Byler was found in the living room of her home by her husband and a family friend. Police say the friend called 911 to report that she and Andy Byler found her unresponsive in shortly after noon Monday in the house, a few miles outside Spartansburg. A state police spokeswoman says they have an idea what the murder weapon was... Читать дальше...

Federal agents have raided a home owned by a top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The FBI confirmed that a raid was conducted Thursday at a Bronx address. Records show that the home there is owned by Winnie Greco, a longtime fundraiser for the mayor who serves as his director of Asian Affairs. The purpose of the raid wasn't immediately clear, and no one replied to a voicemail left at a number listed as belonging to Greco. The raid comes amid an ongoing federal investigation into Adams' political fundraising... Читать дальше...

Consumer Reports says some doorbell cameras sold by Amazon and other online retailers have security flaws that could allow bad actors to view footage from the devices or control them completely.

Alabama lawmakers are rushing to get in vitro fertilization services resumed in the state. Three IVF providers in Alabama paused services after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were considered “extrauterine children” under the state wrongful death law. The House of Representatives voted 94-8 Thursday for a bill to shield clinics from lawsuits and prosecution. Legislators are hoping to get the measures approved by early next week while they weigh whether additional action is needed. Читать дальше...

More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low even as more high-profile companies have announced job cuts this year.

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to return to the swing state of Wisconsin next week for an event touting worker apprenticeship programs. The White House announced the visit on Thursday. The trip to Madison will mark her sixth trip to the state as vice president and her second this year. She was in Waukesha in January for an abortion rights rally. Wisconsin is one of just a handful of battleground states in the presidential election. President Joe Biden won it in 2020 by less than 1 percentage... Читать дальше...

The U.S. economy is humming and there are hundreds of thousands of jobs being added every month. In a stunning burst of hiring to start the year, the nation added 353,000 jobs in January. The unemployment rate is hovering at 3.7%, just above a half-century low. At the same time, layoffs continue to arrive across almost every sector in 2024 as companies adjust to a shifting economy. The high profile job cuts seem to arrive steadily, but the companies that went on major hiring sprees, mostly big tech... Читать дальше...

Grand jury transcripts from a 2006 Florida investigation into wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of dozens of underage girls will be released publicly later this year under legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The measure will take effect July 1. Epstein cut a deal with South Florida federal prosecutors in 2008 to escape more severe federal charges and plead guilty to state crimes that led to a light sentence. He was finally charged with federal sex trafficking crimes and officials... Читать дальше...

Missouri residents could see a roughly $138 million tax break under legislation intended to offset a surge in local property tax collections caused by higher vehicle values. The state House overwhelmingly passed the legislation Thursday, sending it to the Senate. Missouri is among several states considering property tax cuts this year. Typically, the assessed value of vehicles declines as they get older. But used vehicle values surged during the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in higher tax bills for many people. Читать дальше...

A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change. The study estimates annual losses could rise to around $1 billion by the 2050s depending on what's done to lower the emissions that are causing warming. A co-author said people may not care about climate change affecting faraway species, but they often care about sports — and they can see changes happening at ski resorts. The study's modeling found that resort seasons were shorter by about... Читать дальше...

For AP writer Anne D'Innocenzio, losing her mother was hard enough. But dismantling her childhood home only magnified the loss. Her mom’s house had been the center of gatherings for relatives and friends who enjoyed her Italian cooking. They would then convene around her Mom's restored 1936 baby grand piano singing showtunes — sometimes off key. So how do you clear out a childhood home to prep for a sale in a matter of months, while honoring your parents' passions for life and family? D'Innocenzio... Читать дальше...

An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month.

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is looking to fuse its artificial intelligence systems into the bodies of humanoid robots as part of a new deal with robotics startup Figure. Sunnyvale, California-based Figure announced the partnership Thursday along with $675 million in venture capital funding from a group that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well as Microsoft, chipmaker Nvidia and the startup-funding divisions of Amazon, Intel and OpenAI. Figure is less than two years old and doesn’t have a commercial... Читать дальше...

The Biden administration will investigate potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them. The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric cars and other so-called connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information. While the action stops short of a ban on Chinese imports, President Joe Biden said he is taking unprecedented steps to safeguard Americans’ data. Читать дальше...

The Biden administration is announcing proposed new rules that officials say will help passengers with disabilities. The Transportation Department is proposing Thursday that it is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs. The department is also proposing that airlines provide regular training for employees who handle wheelchairs or lift passengers with disabilities. Damage to wheelchairs and scooters during air travel is a growing problem. Читать дальше...

Oops, you slipped next to the pool and dropped your phone into the water. Or maybe it accidentally slid into the bathtub. Whatever happened, you're going to need to dry it out. But how? There's a lot of advice out there on the internet, some of it conflicting. So what should you do then? Wipe as much moisture off as you can and leave it to dry. Don't use a hair dryer or put on a radiator. But whatever you do, don't dunk your device into a bowl of rice.

Shares are mixed in Asia after a lackluster day on Wall Street, where selling of technology stocks pulled benchmarks lower. Chinese markets advanced while Tokyo's declined. Baidu's shares sank nearly 7% after it reported its profit plunged. U.S. futures were flat and oil prices fell. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 shed 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1%. The Nasdaq composite sank 0.5%. The market retreated as Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks pulled back a bit from their dominating run. Читать дальше...

A billionaire-backed proposal to build an eco-friendly California city from scratch is off to a bumpy start in qualifying its voter initiative for the Nov. 5 ballot. Thursday is the deadline for the Solano County counsel’s office to give California Forever the ballot title the company needs to start gathering signatures. California Forever has had to revise its initiative twice, and the delays have shortened the time available to collect 13,000 valid signatures. A spokesperson for the campaign says it is confident of making the ballot. Читать дальше...

Counties across Nevada are struggling to find poll workers in a pivotal election year. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is proposing that the legal community be tapped to help address the problem. Aguilar wants lawyers who volunteer at the polls to be able to earn continuing education credits to fulfill annual requirements set by the State Bar of Nevada. It’s a signal of how lawyers are increasingly seen as ideal candidates for stepping in as poll workers. Positions at the polls across the U.S. have... Читать дальше...

The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as winds and temperatures dipped but the massive blaze was still untamed and threatening more death and destruction. The Smokehouse Fire is the largest of several major fires burning in the rural Panhandle section of the state. It has charred 1,300 square miles and crossed into Oklahoma. Containment was at just 3% late Wednesday. Authorities have not said what ignited the fires, but strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fed the blazes. Читать дальше...

CABO CAÑAVERAL, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — La primera nave espacial privada de Estados Unidos en llegar a la superficie lunar se rompió una pata durante el alunizaje y posteriormente se volcó, según representantes de la compañía que dijeron el miércoles que estaba a punto de quedarse sin energía.

The small town of Fritch is again picking through the rubble of a Texas wildfire, a decade after another destructive blaze burned hundreds of homes and left deep scars in the Panhandle community. Residents in and around Fritch and other rural towns fled for safety Tuesday afternoon as high winds whipped the flames into residential areas and through cattle ranches. Fritch Mayor Tom Ray said on Wednesday the town’s northern edge was hit by a devastating wildfire in 2014, while this week’s blaze burned mostly to the south of the town... Читать дальше...

As Hong Kong moves toward enacting a new national security law, more than three years after Beijing imposed a similar law that all but wiped out dissent and vocal pro-democracy media in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, concerns are spreading among the city’s international business and media communities. Critics say the legislation will make Hong Kong’s legal system increasingly similar to that of mainland China, but the government argues it will affect only a “small minority” of disloyal residents. Читать дальше...

Jurors in a trial over the fatal movie-set shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin have heard in courtroom testimony that a manager increased oversight of firearm safety but was only partially aware of misfires in the days leading up to it. The testimony by line producer Gabrielle Pickle took place Wednesday. She also said she rejected a request from “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for more time to train a child actor, with Baldwin in attendance. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has pleaded... Читать дальше...

A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in the attacks of four women who were sexually assaulted in their homes throughout the Dallas area, including three women who were alumnae of the same national Black sorority. Jeffery Lemor Wheat, who is 52, entered the pleas Tuesday in district court in Collin County. Television station WFAA reports that with the help of video conferencing, he was sentenced by judges in four different counties. The assaults occurred in Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tarrant counties. Читать дальше...