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Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights. The high court agreed to hear the case Monday. President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the justices to revive a case against a Texas man charged with a felony because he allegedly had a gun in his home and acknowledged being a regular pot user. Defense attorneys got the charge tossed out after an appeals court largely struck down a law that bans guns from users of illegal drugs under the high court’s more expansive view of the Second Amendment.… Continue Reading

US envoys arrive in Israel to shore up the Gaza truce after violence flares

US envoys arrive in Israel to shore up the Gaza truce after violence flares

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Two of U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys traveled to Israel to shore up the tenuous ceasefire that’s holding in Gaza, a day after the fragile deal faced its first major flareup. On Sunday, Israel had threatened to halt aid transfers, and its forces killed dozens in strikes after accusing Hamas militants of killing two soldiers. By Monday, an Israeli security official said the delivery of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza would resume through multiple crossings after Israeli inspection. It was not immediately clear if the flow of aid had restarted. The U.S.-proposed truce aims to end two years of war, but tensions remain high.… Continue Reading

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services

LONDON (AP) — Amazon’s cloud computing service experienced a major outage on Monday, disrupting many online services like Snapchat, Roblox, and Signal. The issue began around 3 a.m. Eastern Time, affecting Amazon’s own services like Ring and Alexa. Amazon blamed the problem on its domain name system, which translates web addresses into IP addresses. By around 6 a.m., Amazon reported recovery across most services. This isn’t the first time AWS has faced such issues, with previous outages in 2023 and 2021. Experts say these disruptions highlight the internet’s reliance on a few major cloud providers.… Continue Reading

China accuses US of cyberattack on national time center

China accuses US of cyberattack on national time center

BEIJING (AP) — China has accused the U.S. National Security Agency of cyberattacks on its national time center. The Ministry of State Security claims the U.S. agency exploited vulnerabilities in a foreign mobile phone brand’s messaging services in 2022. It allegedly stole sensitive information from the National Time Service Center’s staff. The ministry also says the U.S. used 42 types of cyberattack tools to target the center’s internal systems between 2023 and 2024. The time center is crucial for generating and distributing China’s standard time. The U.S. Embassy has not commented. This accusation could heighten tensions between Washington and Beijing.… Continue Reading

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers died on Saturday. His bandmates are praising him as “pure magic” and “the soul in the sound.” Lead singer Fred Durst says Rivers’ musical gift is going to keep on giving. The 48-year-old Rivers had previously left the band in 2015 due to liver disease but rejoined three years later. Limp Bizkit is scheduled to tour Central and South America starting in late November. Limp Bizkit has roots in Jacksonville, Florida. It emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds altenative rock, heavy metal and rap.… Continue Reading

Panthers beat Jets 13-6 for third straight win, but Bryce Young leaves with injured ankle

Panthers beat Jets 13-6 for third straight win, but Bryce Young leaves with injured ankle

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Young threw a touchdown pass before leaving with an ankle injury, and Jaycee Horn grabbed two interceptions as the Carolina Panthers beat the New York Jets 13-6. The win marked the Panthers’ third straight victory, their first such streak with Young as the starting quarterback since he was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in 2023. Young left the game in the third quarter and replaced by Andy Dalton. The Jets remained winless under coach Aaron Glenn, who benched Justin Fields in the second half in favor of Tyrod Taylor. The Jets are now 0-7 for the third time in franchise history.… Continue Reading

Israel strikes Gaza in the first major ceasefire test, saying Hamas attacked troops

Israel strikes Gaza in the first major ceasefire test, saying Hamas attacked troops

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has struck targets in the southern Gaza Strip after it said its troops came under fire from Hamas militants, in the first major test of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire meant to halt more than two years of war. Members of the Palestinian group used an RPG and Israel responded with airstrikes and artillery on Sunday, the military said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held consultations with Israel’s security heads and directed the military to take “strong action” against any ceasefire violations, but did not threaten to return to war. Hamas said that it was not connected to any clashes in Rafah in southern Gaza.… Continue Reading

Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts

Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts

PARIS (AP) — Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, using a basket lift to reach the museum on Sunday morning. They forced a window, smashed display cases, and fled with jewels of “inestimable value,” according to France’s interior minister. The museum closed for the day as police sealed gates and ushered visitors out. The robbery took place in the Galerie d’Apollon, where part of the French Crown Jewels are displayed. The thieves reportedly took nine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress. Security and staffing at the Louvre have been under scrutiny.… Continue Reading

Jarvis scores in OT, Hurricanes recover to beat Kings and stay undefeated

Jarvis scores in OT, Hurricanes recover to beat Kings and stay undefeated

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored 1:45 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes extended their undefeated start despite giving up a three-goal lead in a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Jordan Staal had two goals, Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored, and Brandon Bussi made 25 saves for the Hurricanes. Kevin Fiala tied it up midway through the third period for the Kings, who have lost four straight. Trevor Moore and Andrei Kuzmenko also scored, and Anton Forsberg made 36 saves. Staal joined his brother Eric in the 300-goal club, making them the fourth brother pair to accomplish it.… Continue Reading

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this year with the arrival of a new moon, offering a rare chance to see shooting stars without moonlight interference. During Tuesday morning’s peak, exerts predict up to 20 meteors per hour could be visible under ideal conditions. Viewing lasts until early November. The source of the Orionids is debris from Halley’s comet. You don’t need special equipment to see the various meteor showers that flash across annually, just a spot away from city lights.… Continue Reading

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