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Year: 2024

Pro sports leagues warn players after home break-ins: Organized groups are targeting athletes

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — After recent burglaries at homes of professional athletes – including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce – the NFL, NBA and NHL have warned teams about skilled groups that are increasingly targeting players’ residences for such crimes. An NFL security bulletin issued Wednesday and obtained by

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St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays’ ballpark roof after first giving approval

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark. The council initially voted Thursday to approve the repair and later changed its mind. The reversal came after the council voted

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No longer seasonal: Alaska Airlines resuming year-round daily Redmond-Portland flights

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air has modified its service between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and Portland International Airport (PDX) from seasonal to year-round daily flights, officials announced Thursday.  “This change reflects the strong business demand and airline’s commitment to smaller communities like Redmond, ensuring vital air service for Central Oregon residents and businesses,”

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Convicted Fresno killer takes full responsibility as family remembers man killed in DUI crash

By Gabe Ferris Click here for updates on this story     FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A sister’s heartbreak filled a Fresno County Courtroom on Tuesday as Juliet Nuccio remembered Andres Adrian Romero. “We lost my brother, Andres Adrian Romero, to an avoidable, horrific fatal car crash,” Nuccio said. As she spoke, her brother’s killer looked on.

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Michigan college student who was told to “please die” by Google AI chatbot wants these tools “held responsible”

By Walter Murphy Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Michigan college student received a threatening response during a chat with Google’s AI chatbot Gemini. Google’s Gemini responded with the following message after a back-and-forth conversation about the challenges and solutions for aging adults: “This is for you, human. You

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