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CBS News Pittsburgh Live PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The last fully functional World War II tank landing ship has docked on Pittsburgh's North Shore. LST-325, which was involved in the Normandy landings, arrived in Pittsburgh on Wednesday and will begin tours on Friday. LST-325 docked on Pittsburgh's North Shore on Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo: KDKA) Commissioned in 1943, LST-325 was part of the backup force for the troops landing at Omaha Beach on D-Day, according to the ship's website. Decommissioned in 1946, she was recommissioned twice, in 1951 and 1963. She was decommissioned for a third time in 1999. Today, the…

Last Friday, the Argentina Women's National Team Selection announced that Anela Niguito, a third-year women's soccer defender from California State University, Bakersfield, has been selected to represent Argentina at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.The prestigious tournament, scheduled to be held in Columbia from Aug. 31 to Sept. 22, 2024, will showcase the world's best and brightest soccer players. Niguito's selection marks the first time a CSUB player will compete in this elite competition, highlighting her exceptional skills and the growing profile of the Roadrunners' soccer program.Nigit has been a standout player for CSUB, demonstrating her defensive ability and…

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (left) escorts British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Bellevue Palace upon his arrival in Berlin on Wednesday. Justin Tallis/AP The British prime minister began a two-day visit to Germany and France on Wednesday with high hopes of repairing his country's difficult relations with its neighbours. Prime Minister Keir Starmer began his trip with talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, before holding an important meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Starmer is due to travel to France on Thursday to meet President Emmanuel Macron. Starmer, who became British prime minister after Labour took power in July's general election,…

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC) common stock between May 26, 2021 and May 16, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 1, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SOMETIMES: If you purchased DXC common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or expenses through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the DXC class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=27684, call Attorney Phillip Kim toll free at 866-767-3653,…

Summer is coming to an end, and the good news is that college football is finally returning.The UNC football program opens the 2024 season on the road against Minnesota on Thursday night, a matchup that pits two teams with many similarities heading into the new season.As always, the Keeping It Heel team will be providing predictions for the upcoming contests, and don't worry, we'll be keeping an eye on everyone's records as the 2024 season progresses.It's a tough match to predict from the start!Both teams are very similar (new quarterback, new defensive coordinator, bad finish to the 2023 season, etc.)…

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — The Summer Olympics may be over, but a viral technology that emerged in Paris is now present in the Lehigh Valley. The only clinical users of the robotic exoskeleton showcased at the national Olympics are local healthcare providers.”This was planned well before the Paris Olympics, it just so happened that they were the torchbearers,” said Emily Reiter of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.She serves as administrative director of Good Shepherd Learns, Creates, and Research, a program that provides learning opportunities for clinicians with the goal of improving patient care. 2024 Para-athlete Kevin Piette walked carrying the Olympic torch…

(Bloomberg) — California lawmakers have approved a controversial artificial intelligence safety bill that would require companies to guarantee their technology won’t cause significant harm.Most read articles on BloombergSB 1047 has received both criticism and praise from prominent figures across the country. The bill will be sent back to the state Senate for a confirmation vote and amendments before it reaches Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill passed the state Assembly with 41 votes in favor and 9 against.SB 1047 requires companies developing powerful AI models to use “reasonable care” to ensure their technology does not cause “significant harm,” such as multiple…

Indian Rivers Lighthouse Day Program is the only adult behavioral health program in Bibb County. On Sept. 27, the Lighthouse will close permanently. Becky Davis' son, Ryan, has Down Syndrome and has attended the program for the past five years. Becky said the closure will break Ryan's heart. “I want the people who made this decision to come and explain to Ryan and his friends why they can't be together anymore,” Davis said. “It will break their hearts and it breaks my heart to think about it. They need this. They absolutely need it.” Ryan is non-verbal, and Davis said…

Amazon's long-awaited AI upgrade for Alexa is set to launch this October, but it won't be free, according to internal documents obtained by The Washington Post that reveal the tech giant's plans to roll out a subscription version of the voice assistant packed with new AI-powered features.The improved Alexa, dubbed “Remarkable Alexa” or “Project Banyan,” could cost $5 to $10 a month on top of Prime membership, according to the paper, but don't panic: The free “Classic” version isn't going away.According to The Washington Post, the new AI-powered Alexa promises to have a more human-like conversation: Alexa will recognize individual…

Rio de Janeiro police have a new target: hard-to-find stuffed toysRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Rio de Janeiro executed 16 search warrants targeting claw machines that thrill children and adults alike in the city. But police said in a statement that the machines trick users into believing winning a stuffed toy is a test of skill. In fact, they are games of chance, just like slot machines, and therefore illegal. Police seized claw machines, laptops, tablets, cellphones, firearms and stuffed toys on Wednesday. Police are investigating the possibility that organized crime is hiding behind the claw machines.Your own…