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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles and crossbows are fanning out across Florida’s swamps and flatwoods to legally hunt the Florida black bear, over the vocal opposition of critics.The state-sanctioned hunt began Saturday, after drawing more than 160,000 applications for a far more limited number of hunting permits, including from opponents who are trying to reduce the number of bears killed in this year’s hunt, the state’s first since 2015.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded 172 bear hunt permits by random lottery for this year’s season, allowing hunters to…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is initiating a secondary share sale that would give the company a valuation of up to $800 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.SpaceX is also telling some investors it will consider going public possibly around the end of next year, the report said. At the elevated price, Musk’s aerospace and defense contractor would be valued above ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which wrapped up a share sale at a $500 billion valuation in October. SpaceX has been investing heavily in reusable rockets, launch facilities and satellites, while competing for government contracts with newer space players, including Jeff Bezos’…

KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old soldier known as Monka didn’t see a combat role she could do. But that changed as technology reshaped the battlefield and opened new paths.Last year, she joined the military as a pilot of short-range, first-person view, or FPV, drones after giving up a job managing a restaurant abroad and returning home to Ukraine to serve.Her shift is part of a larger trend of more women joining Ukraine’s military in combat roles, a change made possible by the technological transformation of modern warfare, military officials say.…

Victoria MatiashDec 5, 2025, 07:03 PM ETCloseVictoria Matiash is a contributing writer for fantasy hockey and betting at ESPN. Victoria has been a part of the fantasy team since 2010.It’s early, 188 days early, before the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) on June 11, 2026. However, the tournament picture is now much clearer after Friday’s draw designated those that have qualified — and several others that still need to officially earn their spot — into the group stage. A massive and necessary step in helping to prognosticate which sides from…

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his team must have a “win, win, win” approach and leave nothing to chance after being drawn with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the group stages of the 2026 World Cup.The Euro 2024 champions will take on tournament first-timers Cape Verde in their World Cup opener before squaring off against Saudi Arabia, the only country to beat Argentina at the last World Cup.The last game against the always dangerous Uruguay, who are led by former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa, could determine first place in the group.”We have to win, win, and…

The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. Andrew Kelly | ReutersA U.S. judge on Friday finalized his decision for the consequences Google will face for its search monopoly ruling, adding new details to the decided remedies.Last year, Google was found to hold an illegal monopoly in its core market of internet search, and in September, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled against the most severe consequences that were proposed by the Department of Justice. That included the proposal of a forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser, which provides data that…

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has secured approval to ship its MI308 accelerators to China, with Chief Executive Lisa Su confirming the company is ready to proceed under Washington’s new licensing regime and pay the required 15% fee.  The move positions AMD’s MI308 to re-enter a tightly controlled market even as Beijing continues probing Nvidia’s comparable H20 chip for alleged “back doors” or remote‑control vulnerabilities. The announcement landed amid a surge of investor enthusiasm for Chinese chipmakers, underscored by Moore Threads Technology’s blockbuster debut on Friday, when its shares quadrupled on listing. The contrast between US export‑compliant hardware and China’s accelerating…

LOS ANGELES — Marc Dos Santos has been named LAFC’s head coach.The longtime assistant to departing coach Steve Cherundolo was promoted Friday by general manager John Thorrington.Dos Santos, a former coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, becomes the third coach in LAFC history. He spent the past four seasons on Cherundolo’s staff while LAFC won the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield, reached the 2023 MLS Cup final and won the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.- Hugo Lloris signs contract extension with LAFC- MLS getting better beyond Messi’s magic — but no one seems to care- MLS Cup in Miami is all…

The United Arab Emirates has struck a sweet spot. It is hedging against the US even as it leverages good ties in Washington to load up on AI chips and assert itself in hotspots from Yemen to Sudan that put it in conflict with the rest of the US’s Arab partners. The UAE is pushing ahead with sensitive projects linked to China, the US’s top rival, but US and Arab officials tell Middle East Eye it is enduring little cost for doing so. MEE revealed recently that US intelligence assessed members of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were deployed at a…

Everton are breaking new ground this season. So too is Jack Grealish. This week’s winner against Bournemouth might have been tinged with a stroke of good fortune but there is nothing lucky about the forward’s rediscovery of his top form.Grealish, with his playful charm, perfectly captures the sense of positivity around the club in the present moment. Under David Moyes, Everton have become a highly watchable side – not completely reliable, but nonetheless driven by entertainers. Last week they secured their first victory at Manchester United since 2013, despite playing with 10 men for the majority of the game, while…