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Police leaders called the training “routine” when one recruit died and another was badly injured at their academy. Both men had battled the same hulking instructor last year during a tradition known as the “Big Fight.” It wasn’t the first time the Evansville Police Department in Indiana had downplayed the use of force, as a series of four deaths on city streets shows. An Associated Press investigation found a pattern after these deaths: The department decided the force was appropriate, a coroner... Читать дальше...

The noodle shop doesn't even serve fries.

"It's like you're taking a nightclub instead of a bus."

President Joe Biden is making a rare jump into the 2024 battleground political fray since ending his reelection bid. He'll campaign on Tuesday in Pennsylvania for a close ally and visit Wisconsin to spotlight a signature legislative achievement. But as Biden makes a quick swing through the key states, two Democratic senators locked in competitive reelection battles are taking markedly different approaches to the outgoing president. Biden will be fully embraced by Sen. Bob Casey when he participates... Читать дальше...

Two pioneers of artificial intelligence have won the Nobel Prize in physics. John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were awarded the prize Tuesday for discoveries and inventions that formed the building blocks of machine learning. Hinton said he was flabbergasted at being honored. He said AI is revolutionizing the way we work and live but also creates new threats to humanity. The physics prize carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million) from a bequest left by the award’s creator, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. Читать дальше...

PepsiCo lowered its organic revenue forecast for the year after U.S. consumers continued to pull back on its snacks and drinks. The company said Tuesday it now expects its organic revenue -- which is adjusted for foreign currency exchanges and the impact of product acquisitions or divestments – to see a low single-digit increase for the year. It had expected an increase of 4%. PepsiCo said its revenue was flat in the third quarter, at $23.3 billion. Wall Street had expected revenue of $23.8 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

Joann Mariani is a single mother and teacher at a Bronx high school. She wanted to stop renting and buy her own home. But could she afford it?

A canyoneer has died after accidentally falling between 150 and 200 feet in Zion National Park in southwest Utah. National Park Service officials say the 40-year-old man was rappelling through Heaps Canyon with three others on Saturday evening when he fell to his death. His identity has not been released. Zion National Park and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are still investigating the exact cause of the man’s death. But the National Park Service confirmed on Sunday that it was accidental. Читать дальше...

Florida’s Gulf Coast is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton’s winds and expected massive storm surge. The storm could bring destruction to cities and towns already reeling from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago and still recovering from Ian’s wrath two years ago. Almost the entirety of Florida’s west coast was under a hurricane warning early Tuesday. Milton’s winds are some of the strongest seen. The strongest Atlantic hurricane on record is 1980’s Allen, which reached wind speeds of 190 mph. Читать дальше...

France’s minority government is expected to survive a no-confidence vote on Tuesday in a test for conservative Prime Minister Michel Barnier, forced to rely on the far right’s good will to be able to stay in power. It comes as Barnier’s fragile government faces a major challenge to get a budget for next year approved with no majority at parliament. The no-confidence motion was brought by 192 lawmakers of a left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front. It needs 289 votes to pass. The far-right National Rally group... Читать дальше...

Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on Tuesday. The announcement comes four days after a majority of European Union countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China. The tit-for-tat move potentially gives Chinese negotiators leverage in talks with the EU on reducing or eliminating the tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs, which would take effect at the end of this month. The brandy... Читать дальше...

China imposes provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on European brandy after EU approves tariffs on Chinese electric cars.

Five Russian climbers killed in Nepal after falling from the world’s seventh highest peak.

The Israeli military says it has killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut, a day after the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack was marked by mourning and demonstrations around the globe. The military said Tuesday that it killed Suhail Husseini, who it said was responsible for overseeing logistics, budget and management of the militant group. Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday, underscoring militants’ resilience in the face of a devastating... Читать дальше...

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton has strengthened into a major hurricane on a path toward the state. Milton is expected to hit the densely populated Tampa metro area, which has about 3.3 million people. Traffic was thick on Interstate 75 heading north Monday as evacuees fled in advance of the Milton. Crews are also hurrying to clear debris left by Helene. Milton is forecast to make landfall late Wednesday. It’s expected to be a Category 3 storm, which have winds of 111-129 mph. Читать дальше...

China’s economic planning agency has outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy but refrained from major spending initiatives. The piecemeal nature of the plans announced Tuesday appeared to disappoint investors who were hoping for bolder moves. The head of the National Development and Reform Commission said the government will frontload 100 billion yuan ($14.1 billion) in spending from the government's budget for 2025 in addition to another 100 billion yuan for construction projects. Читать дальше...

Hurricane Milton is downgraded to a Category 4 storm but still poses great threat to Florida, forecasters say.

The winning numbers in Monday's drawing of the "Texas Lotto" game were: 5, 20, 22, 25, 29, 32

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Kamala Harris has three media appearances on Tuesday in New York. She'll sit for a conversation with the women of “The View,” speak with radio host Howard Stern and tape a show with late-night comedian Stephen Colbert. The blitz comes after Harris has largely avoided interviews since replacing President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. Long past the midway point of her unexpected presidential campaign and with voting already underway, Harris is still introducing herself to Americans... Читать дальше...

Commemorations and protests are being held across the world to mark a year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Monday marked a year since the militants' assault. It sparked a war that has devastated the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip, while fueling bloodshed in other Mideast lands and stirring protests and divisions far away. In New York, a crowd gathered for an evening remembrance ceremony in Central Park even as pro-Palestinian protesters converged on a corner of the park less than a mile away. Hamas’... Читать дальше...

Shares have soared in Shanghai but gave up a chunk of their initial gains as officials in Beijing outlined details of the government's stimulus plans. Hong Kong's Hang Seng sank nearly 6% as traders sold to lock in profits from recent gains. Shares elsewhere in Asia declined. On Monday, U.S. stocks slid after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer. The S&P 500 fell 1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.9% from its record set on Friday. The Nasdaq composite lost... Читать дальше...

Votes are being counted in the recent election for a largely powerless local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir. It's the first vote since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped the disputed region of its special status five years ago. Thousands of additional police and paramilitary soldiers patrolled roads and guarded 28 counting centers across the region as officials tallied votes. A final result was expected to be declared later Tuesday by the region’s electoral office. Читать дальше...

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US Forecast for Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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City/Town, State;Yesterday’s High Temp (F);Yesterday’s Low Temp (F);Today’s High Temp (F);Today’s Low Temp (F);Weather Condition;Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Albany, NY;70;45;64;46;Partly sunny;W;8;59%;18%;4

Albuquerque, NM;83;56;85;57;Partly sunny, warm;SE;5;23%;0%;5

Anchorage, AK;51;37;47;35;Rain and drizzle;NNE;5;75%;74%;0

Asheville, NC;78;47;73;41;Sunny and nice;NNW;4;59%;5%;5

Atlanta... Читать дальше...