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Microsoft’s chief product exec to step down. Panos Panay was behind Surface devices and Windows 11

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — A top product executive at Microsoft who launched its Surface line of computers and Windows 11 is leaving the company. Panos Panay is stepping down after nearly 20 years at Microsoft, most recently as chief product officer, according to a staff memo Monday. “Under Panos’ leadership, the team created the iconic Surface brand with loved products,” said the message to employees from Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of Microsoft’s experiences and devices group.Another longtime executive, Yusuf Mehdi, will take lead on the Windows and Surface businesses and products, Jha said. The note said Panay would be helping with the transition. Source

Military searches near South Carolina lakes for fighter jet whose pilot safely ejected

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities searched near two South Carolina lakes on Monday for a military jet that apparently crashed after the pilot safely ejected over the weekend.The pilot, whose name hasn’t been released, parachuted to safety into a North Charleston neighborhood at around 2 p.m. Sunday. He was taken to a hospital, where he was in stable condition, Marines Maj. Melanie Salinas said Sunday.Cpl. Christian Cortez, a Marine with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, said there was a mishap involving an F-35B Lightning II jet and that the search was ongoing Monday. Exactly what happened was under investigation, he said. Based on the missing plane’s location and trajectory, the search was focused on Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, said Senior Master Sgt. Heather Stanton at Joint Base Charleston. Both lakes are north of North Charleston.A South Carolina Law Enforcement Division helicopter joined the search after some bad weather cleared in the area, Stanton said. Mil...

Grains lower, Livestock mixed.

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Sep. lost 11.75 cents at $5.9375 a bushel; Sep. corn fell 6.75 cents at $4.7150 a bushel; Dec. oats was off 4.25 cents at $4.7725 a bushel; while Nov. soybeans declined 27.75 cents at $13.5175 a bushel.Beef was higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.Oct. live cattle rose 1.37 cents at $1.8667 a pound; Sep. feeder cattle was up .28 cent at $2.5535 a pound; Oct. lean hogs fell 1.18 cents at $.8257 a pound.Source

Ganassi to expand to 5 cars next IndyCar season with 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

Chip Ganassi Racing is expanding to five cars for next year’s IndyCar season to accommodate 18-year-old development driver Kyffin Simpson.The expansion for Simpson will give Ganassi three rookies in next year’s Indianapolis 500. Marcus Armstrong already won IndyCar rookie of the year this season, but is adding ovals to his schedule next year and will be an Indy 500 rookie. Same for Linus Lundqvist, who ran a street course, a road course and an oval as a replacement driver this season.Ganassi sat with a group of reporters a week ago at Laguna Seca to discuss his team’s future ahead of Alex Palou and Scott Dixon’s 1-2 finish in the championship standings. He was evasive on Simpson, a Cayman Islands native who is the son of businessman David Simpson, whose Ridgeline Lubricants company has sponsored many Ganassi cars since mid-2022.“We just throw darts. We don’t really play much,” Ganassi joked when asked what the future might look like for the Cayman Islands-nat...

Hunter Biden demanda al Servicio de Impuestos Internos, alegando que los agentes divulgaron ilegalmente su información fiscal

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

(CNN) — Hunter Biden demandó al Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) este lunes, alegando que sus agentes divulgaron ilegalmente su información fiscal y que la agencia no protegió sus registros privados.El hijo del presidente Joe Biden alega que el IRS reveló ilegalmente la información de su declaración de impuestos y no estableció salvaguardias para garantizar la confidencialidad de sus registros. Solicita, entre otras cosas, todos los documentos relacionados con la divulgación de información fiscal, una suma de US$ 1.000 por cada divulgación no autorizada y honorarios de abogados.La demanda, que fue presentada en un tribunal federal en Washington, no nombra como acusados a los dos agentes del IRS que se convirtieron en denunciantes. Pero la demanda se centra en las revelaciones hechas por los agentes, Gary Shapley y Joseph Ziegler, y sus abogados, en declaraciones públicas, testimonios ante el Congreso y entrevistas.La demanda se presenta en medio d...

Buffs' Travis Hunter suffered lacerated liver during Rocky Mountain Showdown

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The University of Colorado Buffaloes pulled out a tight win in overtime against Colorado State University on Saturday. They squeezed out the win even after star wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter was taken to the hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field.FOX Sports' Skip Bayless said it was determined on Monday that Hunter suffered from a lacerated liver during the game. Colorado star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU On Saturday, Deion Sanders had no other updates on Hunter other than, “First thing I heard is he’s going to be out a few weeks.”Because Hunter played both offense and defense, CU lost more than one player.“The bad thing about losing Travis,” said defensive back Shilo Sanders, “it’s like you’re losing two players at once.” FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies and more sports news The Buffs were behind when Hunter was transported to a hospital, but they rallied f...

Denver local moves on to MasterChef finals

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — During MasterChef's 13th season, home chefs prepare signature dishes for a panel of judges, including the notorious Gordon Ramsay. The season finale is premiering Wednesday on FOX, and one of the finalists is from Denver. 5 Colorado restaurants receive Michelin star MASTERCHEF: Contestant Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale episodes of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sep. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2023 FOXMEDIA LLC. Cr: FOX.MASTERCHEF: L-R: Contestants Jennifer, Grant and Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale episodes of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sep. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2023 FOXMEDIA LLC. Cr: FOX.MASTERCHEF: Contestant Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale episodes of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sep. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2023 FOXMEDIA LLC. Cr: FOX.MASTERCHEF: L-R: Judge Joe Bastianich with contestant Kennedy in the “Finale Part 1/ Finale Part 2” season finale...

4 Colorado national parks will be free to visit on Saturday: What to know

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — With the fall colors starting to come in, and cooler winter months not long off, you may be trying to get out and enjoy the weather. You’ll have a great opportunity on Saturday when all U.S. national parks will be free to enter.Saturday is one of five days the National Park Service is waiving admission fees for 2023. We’ve already had three free days this year: January 16, which is Martin Luther King Day; April 22, which was the first day of National Park Week; and August 4, marking the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act. Sept. 23 is the fourth free admission day, which was enacted to recognize National Public Lands Day. This means you can visit Rocky Mountain National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde National Park and the Great Sand Dunes National Park for free in Colorado. It was a popular national monument, until it was robbed to extinction According to NPS, National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and has been held ...

Can the Broncos bounce back after 2 consecutive losses?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — History isn’t on the side of teams starting with consecutive losses. Since the NFL playoffs expanded to 14 teams in 2020, only 1 in 23 teams have bounced back from a 0-2 start to make the postseason. On Sunday, the Denver Broncos ended up on the wrong side of that stat, suffering a heartbreaking 35-33 loss to the Washington Commanders.“Before you're talking about how to win games, you also have to understand how not to lose games,” said head coach Sean Payton on his Monday morning Zoom call.  Broncos safety Kareem Jackson disqualified for hit in end zone Entering Sunday, Sean Payton’s teams were 72-0 including playoffs with at least an 18-point lead. That was the case on Sunday until Russell Wilson's fumble in the second half caused the team to unravel. Tack on a league-high 19 penalties, and it’s a recipe for disaster. “We've got to be better and more disciplined in that area, and that starts with us as coaches,” said Payton.So, how can Payton steer this ship in t...

Neighbors speak out after armed man sexually assaults woman in Fort Lauderdale apartment

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:19 GMT

A South Florida community remains on edge following a home invasion and sexual assault that unfolded in a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex. The horrifying incident has left residents deeply concerned and prompted a police search for the assailant.According to authorities, the assailant forcibly entered the victim’s home, threatened her with a screwdriver, and sexually assaulted her. The assailant’s approach was brazen, as he hopped over a fence to access the apartment complex through its rear entrance. Neighbors said that the victim had mentioned feeling watched by the perpetrator for some time before the attack occurred.A Fort Lauderdale Police Department unit was outside the Pine Crest Apartments along Northeast 18th Avenue, Monday afternoon as they patrolled the area following the heinous attack. Neighbors of the complex said they are worried and want the sexual predator to be captured soon. “Everyone is locking their doors now,” said Jorge, a resident wh...