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California new laws for 2024: Workers get more paid sick days

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

(BCN) -- California workers will be guaranteed five paid sick days a year starting Jan. 1, up from the three days that employers are currently required to provide, thanks to Senate Bill 616. The bill, authored by Long Beach Democratic Sen. Lena Gonzalez, also extends protections against retaliation to workers who are in a union, but excludes provisions that would have granted railroad employees access to unpaid sick leave.It was a significant, but partial victory for proponents, including advocacy groups for families and women and dozens of unions. They originally sought seven days, but the final version was reduced in negotiations during the legislative process. Wind Advisory in effect as rain approaches Bay Area The California Work & Family Coalition hailed the law -- one of several measures last session aimed at improving work-life balance -- as "a commonsense change."But trade associations representing various industries such as the California Grocers Association and Calif...

The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft over the use of its stories to train chatbots

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots, saying that copyright infringements at the paper alone could be worth billions. The paper joins a growing list of individuals and publishers trying to stop OpenAI from using copyrighted material. In the suit filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, the Times said OpenAI and Microsoft are advancing their technology through the “unlawful use of The Times’s work to create artificial intelligence products that compete with it" and "threatens The Times’s ability to provide that service.” Wind Advisory in effect as rain approaches Bay Area OpenAI and Microsoft did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Media organizations have been pummeled by a migration of readers to online platforms and while many publications have carved out a digital space online as well, artificial intelligence technology has threatened to upen...

Commanders name Jacoby Brissett as starting quarterback against the 49ers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) passes against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)(AP/Adam Hunger) Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) passes against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)(AP/Adam Hunger) The Washington Commanders are making a quarterback change. Head coach Ron Rivera said on Wednesday that Jacoby Brissett will start in place of Sam Howell for the Commanders’ Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers.This switch comes after Howell was benched for...

Reagan National Airport sets record after Bethesda woman caught with loaded gun in carry-on

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

Transportation Security Administration agents at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, caught another passenger with a handgun at a security checkpoint on Christmas Eve — setting another record for most guns caught at the airport in a single year.A woman from Bethesda, Maryland, had a loaded handgun in her carry-on bag while trying to get on her  Dec. 24 flight, TSA said in a release.The 9 mm handgun, loaded with six bullets, was taken by officers with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department and the woman was cited on weapons charges, the release said.TSA said that this was the 39th gun caught at the airport this year. The previous single-year record for number of firearms stopped at the airport was 30, the release said. That record was set in 2021.Just last month, a woman from Springfield, Maryland, was caught trying to go through one of Reagan National’s security checkpoints with a loaded handgun during the rush of Thanksgiving travel.̶...

Short-handed No. 19 NC State, Kansas State looking to cap stellar seasons in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

Pop-Tarts Bowl: No. 19 North Carolina State (9-3) vs. Kansas State (8-4), Dec. 28, 5:45 p.m. Eastern, (ESPN).FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Kansas State by 2 1/2.Series Record: First meeting.WHAT’S AT STAKENorth Carolina State finished the season on a five-game winning streak that included victories over Atlantic Coast Conference rivals Miami and Clemson without starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong. The Wolfpack recorded the 14th nine-win season in program history and their second in four seasons. Kansas State is looking to win its fourth bowl game in six seasons and is appearing in a bowl game in the state of Florida for the first time.KEY MATCHUPNorth Carolina State’s rushing attack vs. Kansas State’s run defense. The Wolfpack ranked 11th in the ACC in total offense, leaning heavily on their defense to win games. With some major absences on that side of the ball, NC State is going to have to find a way to break through against a defense that was third-stingie...

No. 19 NC State, Kansas State excited for opportunity to finish on winning note in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — When it comes to college bowl games these days, storylines often are as much about who’s not playing rather than who actually is going to be on the field.With many stars choosing to opt out of postseason trips in favor of entering the transfer portal or preparing for the NFL draft, matchups like Thursday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl between No. 19 North Carolina State and Kansas State essentially become showcases for younger players and those older ones relishing an opportunity to take the field one more time.“I am going to enjoy one last ride with my teammates,” Kansas State All-American guard Cooper Beebe said. “There is a lot to enjoy and I’m excited to see a lot of these young guys step out for the first time and see what they can do.”The Wildcats (8-4) will be missing several key players, including quarterback Will Howard, who entered the transfer portal. They will also be without second-leading rusher Treshaun Ward and safety Kobe Savage.That l...

Mujer muere tras ser atropellada por varios autos cuando cruzaba una calle en Rockville

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

Una mujer murió tras ser atropellada por al menos dos vehículos en Rockville, Maryland, el martes por la noche, informaron las autoridades.La mujer estaba cruzando Veirs Mill Road en Atlantic Avenue cuando fue atropellada por dos automóviles que viajaban hacia el este, según la policía del condado Montgomery. En la colisión, también podría estar implicado un tercer vehículo visto en la zona.Los socorristas fueron llamados al lugar poco antes de las 7 p.m. El accidente ocurrió cerca del centro comercial Twinbrook.La mujer murió en el lugar. Su identidad no fue revelada de inmediato.Un video mostró dos vehículos en el lugar del accidente. Un vehículo de color negro tenía daños en la parte delantera y gran parte de otro automóvil se ve en medio de la vía.Los conductores de los dos vehículos permanecieron en el lugar. Los detectives están buscando el tercer vehículo.El Comité de Acción para el Transporte, un grupo dedicado a la seguridad de peatones y ciclistas en el condado Montgomery,...

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as a strong year for markets winds down

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted on Wall Street Wednesday as trading remains relatively light ahead of the New Year holiday. The S&P 500 fell 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 44 points, or 0.1%, as of 10:53 a.m. Eastern. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Markets are holding on to small gains for the week so far. The S&P 500 is coming off its eighth straight winning week. Losses for some big technology companies weighed down the broader market. Apple fell 0.7% and Google’s parent company, Alphabet, slipped 1%.A mix of retailers and auto-related companies were among the biggest gainers. Tesla jumped 2.6% and Costco rose 1.2%.Markets in Europe and Asia gained ground.Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 3.83% from 3.90% late Tuesday.Several biotechnology companies made big moves after giving investors updates on drug development. Cytokinetics surged 69% on an encouraging study update for a potential heart condition treatment. Iovance Biotherap...

Report: Broncos may sit Russell Wilson for final 2 games

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos have two games left this season and a complicated road to the playoffs, but a new report says they may be throwing in the towel.NFL Network's Ian Rapoport shared on Twitter that the Broncos may be benching quarterback Russell Wilson. Can the Denver Broncos still make it to the playoffs after loss to Patriots? This would mean Jarrett Stidham, the only other quarterback on the team's roster as of Dec. 27, would likely be starting in those games.Stidham, 27, played for the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders before signing with the Broncos this season. While he hasn't played in the regular season here in Denver, he has been in 13 career games with a completion percentage of 58.8%. However, he's thrown more interceptions (seven) than touchdowns (six) during those appearances.Rapoport's tweet indicated the Broncos may be benching Wilson as a way to save money. If he is released or traded by the team before March of 2024 then his 2025 salary is...

Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year's Eve extravaganza

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:15 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As the seconds continue to tick away until we say goodbye and so long to 2023, so too do the moments until the annual Las Vegas New Year's Eve extravaganza, which concludes with a massive 10-minute firework show launched from hotels across the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.You can watch the festivities on Nexstar broadcast stations in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Sacramento, Portland, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Fresno, Honolulu, Colorado Springs, Bakersfield, and Grand Junction.Additionally, anyone who wants to join the party but is not in one of the 14 cities listed below can watch on any of the websites listed below or the KLAS website at 8newsnow.com.Below is a handy guide to finding "Las Vegas Countdown to 2024" on a television in your city.Los Angeles, CAKTLAChannel 5.1Watch the live stream at ktla.comSan Francisco, CAKRONChannel 4.1Watch the live stream at kron4.comDenver, COFOX 31Channel 31.1Watch the live stream at kdvr.c...