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Artificial intelligence can help you research travel destinations as well as simplify tasks like making reservations. But can AI also plan a trip or vacation better than you can? To put AI to the test, CBS News senior transportation and national correspondent Kris Van Cleave used Google's Gemini bot to explore travel options, while CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen, herself a seasoned traveler, relied on more conventional online tools to compare deals across flights, hotels and activities. Here's what they found. Which approach saved time and money? For the sake of comparison, both Van Cleave and Chen set out to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, but they went about planning the trip in different ways. Using Google's Gemini AI app, Van Cleave spent under a minute on his mobile phone to generate a potential itinerary. For her part, Chen spent about 45 minutes comparing deals and reviews across websites including Expedia, Kayak and Tripadvisor. The upshot? He saved time, while the total cost of a flight and three nights at a five-star hotel came out to $741.48, compared to $780.05 for the same itinerary rustled up by Chen. "I think he won this round, and I really need a vacation now," Chen said. Communication breakdown Yet while Gemini found some savings, it fell short once the pair was on the ground, and Van Cleave tasked it with creating an itinerary of free activities and events. "I am on my way, letting AI guide my day," Van Cleave said. The technology directed him to visit the Bellagio Resort & Casino, where it suggested he visit a free botanical garden. But that information appeared to be outdated. "What it didn't tell me — they seasonally tear it down for a holiday display," Van Cleave said. Chen, guided by her own internet research, visited the Pinball Hall of Fame, which was open and which displayed hundreds of pinball machines, including vintage games from 1953. AI also fell short for Van Cleave when it told him that morning fountain shows at the Bellagio are less crowded than those that take place in the afternoon. "The reason the morning fountain shows are less crowded is because there are no morning fountain shows," Van Cleave said. "They don't start until three." Van Cleave was misdirected yet again when he arrived at what he expected to be the Mirage, a casino resort, for a volcano show. In its place was a construction site where a new Hard Rock Cafe has yet to open. More successfully, AI steered Van Cleave to Vegas' art district on Fremont Street, and booked a dinner reservation that was to the correspondents' liking. To err is human Not that Chen's search was foolproof. She visited the Stratosphere Tower, the tallest observation tower in the U.S., in hopes of scoring a free ride to its top floor drinks lounge. There was just one hitch. "I thought it would be free to go up to the drinks lounge...but turns out it charged admission as well," she said. In the end — and recognizing the unscientific nature of CBS News' experiment — AI was a clear winner on speed. But it still appears to require human surveillance to ensure its recommendations are up to date and accurate. One AI travel tool company, GuideGeek, told CBS News it is 98% accurate, but that it is continually upgrading the tech to better advise users on attractions' business hours and other information. Users are also instructed to give the AI feedback when it provides a faulty recommendation in order to improve the product for other travelers. Indeed, major travel service providers seem confident that "generative AI," which functions by creating text, videos and other content based on existing data, is here to stay. Expedia, just to name one major travel site, has also launched its own AI travel tool , to provide customers with a range of information, such as the best time to visit certain destinations. Kris Van Cleave and Nancy Chen contributed to this report. Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina rookie tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has been discharged from the Carolinas Medical Center after suffering a neck injury in the Panthers' 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Panthers coach Dave Canales offered no update on Sanders’ status other than to say he was released from the hospital after being evaluated by doctors. Team officials said Sanders had full use of all of his extremities. Sanders, who has been a budding young star on the Panthers offense, caught a 10-yard pass near the sideline before being upended by Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie near the end of the first half. He flipped in the air and landed on the back of his head and remained on the ground for several minutes as teammates gathered around him. Sanders was put on a backboard and taken to the locker room. He appeared to raise his arms with a trainer's hand draped on top of them as he left the field. Sanders had three catches for 49 yards before the injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

WEBSTER – Fredonia’s Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer grabbed all the limelight at Friday’s girls state diving championship at the Webster Aquatic Center. The senior won with a stellar score of 503.50 to begin the weekend’s competition. Fredonia’s Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer, shown earlier this season, won the state diving championship on Friday. At Saturday’s girls swim finals, a handful of Western New Yorkers grabbed some of the spotlight, as well. “The whole weekend, they did a very, very nice job,” Williamsville East coach Chris Miller said of his swimmers, as well as others from Section VI and the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association. “The experience is huge, and we don’t have any seniors.” Sacred Heart Academy-Hempstead won the team competition with 240 points. Williamsville East was the top Section VI team, placing 12th with 80 points. Lockport was 25th with 40 points, and Sacred Heart-Buffalo was 30th with 33.5. Williamsville South’s Bridget Reilly was the first WNY athlete to compete in the finals. Seeded 10th, the junior placed ninth with a time of 1:53.33 in the 200-yard freestyle. She steadily moved up throughout the race to earn a place on the medals stand. “It was her lifetime best,” Williamsville South coach Rick Graupp said. “She’s a gamer. She super-competitive, works very hard. And she was coming off a bit of a knee injury.” North Tonawanda junior Meredith Roberts finished 10th in the 200 IM in 2:10.09. It was slightly slower than her preliminary time Friday, but it was still strong against a deep lineup. The 50 free featured three WNY swimmers in the field of 10. Williamsville East’s Lauren Golden clocked 23.78 to place fifth, Sacred Heart’s Maya Huntress took sixth in 23:83 and Lockport sophomore Leah Gaskill wound up 10th in 24:02. “Leah broke the school record and her personal best time,” Lockport coach Ron Zugelder said after the meet. “She was a little tight today, and she was a little disappointed in her time. But it was a tight final. All 10 of the girls’ times were bunched, and every one of them thought they could win it, so there are nine of them who are probably disappointed. But I am so proud of her. She has two years to build on it.” Huntress was next for WNY finalists, and she placed sixth in the 100 butterfly. Her time of 56.93 was a big improvement from her prelim time, and served notice that the junior could contend for the crown in 2025. Lockport’s team of Ellie Gaskill, Burke, Samantha Call and Leah Gaskill took eighth in 1:39.67, and Williamsville East was 10th with a 1:39.78 in the 200 free relay. Roberts swam a stellar 1:04.72 in the 100 breaststroke to take fourth. The junior dropped her time by 1.3 seconds from the prelims. That set up the final race of the day, the 400 free relay. Williamsville East’s team of Phoebe Risch, Lennon Anderson, Isabelle Ocque and Golden clocked 3:42.52 for ninth. “I’m really proud of what we did as a team,” Golden said. “Personally, I wish I had a better time.” “I feel pretty good about my times and how the team rallied,” Risch said. “It’s a really exciting meet, and there are really, really good swimmers here.” Beside Pucci-Schaefer’s win, other local divers placed on Friday. Elayna Pitts was 13th for Frewsburg with 423.15, Fredonia’s Leah Marsh was 16th with 408 points, Niagara Falls’ Torianne Franke was 17th with a score of 402.70 and Clarence’s Ainslee Graham was 19th with 392.35 points. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand and Jake Knapp birdied the first nine holes they played and added a late eagle on their way to the first-round lead at the Grant Thornton Invitational on Friday at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. The mixed team event featuring PGA and LPGA Tour stars employs three different formats over three rounds. In Friday's scramble format -- in which both players hit each shot and select which ball they'll use for the following shot -- Tavatanakit and Knapp put together a 14-under-par 58. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Cardlytics reports that card-linked cash-back offers represent a strategic stocking stuffer for smart shoppers navigating the expensive holiday landscape. Click for more. Holiday spending hacks: How to unwrap savings without sacrificing festive cheer

Theoretically, Congress must pass two things every year. One is the set of appropriations bills—often a single omnibus—to fund the government, and the second is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress has passed this defense bill without fail for sixty-three consecutive years, making its passage a near certainty. As a result, the NDAA has become one of the most potent legislative vehicles for policy related to national security. In the last few years, this legislation has carried important authorizations and codifications for advancing regional Middle East defense integration and, through such integration, the Abraham Accords. As congressional leaders negotiate a final product between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA, which is due to be completed later this month, several vital provisions might soon be signed into law. Notably, these provisions have not been advanced by a single member or along partisan lines. The bipartisan nature of these efforts is a strong signal that Congress has remained committed to the future of the Abraham Accords despite the setbacks of October 7, 2023. Key provisions in both versions of the NDAA This year, congressional champions for the accords worked diligently to include several provisions in the House ( H.R. 8070 ) and Senate ( S. 4638 ) versions of the NDAA. These provisions will likely survive the current informal conference process and make it into the final passed NDAA. First, the Learning Integrated National Knowledge ( LINK ) for the Abraham Accords Act is included as Section 1211 of the Senate bill and Section 1216 of the House bill. This legislation is led in the Senate by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and in the House by Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and a broad bipartisan coalition of Abraham Accords champions. Unlike predecessor bills like the Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses ( DEFEND ) and Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism in the Middle East ( MARITIME ) Acts, which primarily focused on authorizing new types of regional cooperation, the LINK the Abraham Accords Act seeks to enhance existing integration efforts by requiring the secretary of defense to design and implement a military subject-matter exchange program for US partners in the region. If passed, this provision will build on the foundation of existing authorizations to expand regional military-to-military relationships—an often overlooked, but important, asset that should strengthen the ability of US partners to respond to a security crisis. Importantly, it will also solidify the United States’ role as a host and convener of such exchanges, reducing the political costs to the United States’ Arab partners of having Israel at the table. Second, the Space Technology and Regional Security ( STARS ) Act is included as Section 1288 of the Senate and Section 1607 of the House bill. This legislation is also led by Senators Rosen and Ernst in the Senate and Representative Panetta and others in the House. The STARS Act would expand defense cooperation by requiring the secretary of defense to develop an integrated regional space and satellite strategy, including a data-sharing agreement. If operationalized, such a strategy could improve the ability of US regional partners to detect threats and develop a common operating picture, building on the integrated air- and missile-defense efforts already authorized under the DEFEND Act in 2022. This effort would improve US partners’ ability to defend their sovereign airspace from Iranian and other attacks by operating under a US umbrella. Key provisions only in the Senate NDAA Due to differences in clearance policies between the House and Senate versions of the bill, the Senate version holds more provisions that would advance the Abraham Accords. These provisions would broadly expand congressional engagement and breadth on integration and indicate a positive trend in these efforts. One provision included in the Senate version is the Artificial Intelligence Allied Cooperation for Crucial Operations, Research, and Deployment ( AI ACCORD ) Act, or Section 1615 of the Senate bill. This legislation is led by Senators Ernst and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in the Senate. While a House companion led by Representative Jim Banks (R-IN) exists, it is not presently included within the House NDAA. This legislation directs the secretary of defense to develop a strategy to enhance defense information sharing among US regional partners. To execute the strategy, the Department of Defense will need to overcome the technical challenges of securely sharing data in real time between a multitude of different systems—and will also need to build trust between the countries sharing the data. Though the challenges are significant, tools like zero-trust networks and artificial intelligence, coupled with strong leadership by incoming President Donald Trump and Congress, could pave the way for a far more robust integrated defense architecture. The AI Accord Act—like the STARS Act—could be an important step in that direction. The US-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act , or Section 1536 of the Senate bill, is another provision that enhances regional defense cooperation. This legislation is led by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rosen. While there is a House companion , it is not included in the House NDAA. This legislation would, in part, direct the secretary of defense to work with Jordan to enhance its ability to counter air and missile threats from Iran and to participate in a regional integrated air- and missile-defense architecture, supporting the implementation of the DEFEND Act and providing important hardware for the software and information advances of the STARS and AI Accord Act. This legislation could greatly enhance Jordan’s defensive capabilities, thereby strengthening the regional defense architecture. While some excellent legislative provisions currently appear only in the Senate version of the NDAA, there will still be an opportunity for leadership on the Senate Armed Services Committee to advocate for the inclusion of the AI ACCORD Act and the US-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act in the final version of the compromise text. In either case, this year’s NDAA will likely contain powerful legislative catalysts for deepening regional defense at the integration stage. Despite Iran’s increasingly belligerent role in the region and the uncertainty that Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel has placed on regional integration, Congress has remained a champion and stabilizing influence for the Abraham Accords and the vision for a peaceful future for the region. Adam Kozloski is a nonresident senior fellow in the N7 Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs . In his former role as Senator Joni Ernst’s foreign policy adviser, he drafted or assisted in developing the DEFEND, MARITIME, LINK the Abraham Accords, AI ACCORD, and STARS Acts.First BanCorp.: Downgrading To Hold; Earnings Outlook Remains PositiveSubscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - According to a report by Maariv's military journalist Avi Ashkenazi, Israel may make the Lebanese Parliament building in Beirut one of its military targets in the ongoing war with Hezbollah. The action, which has been called a possible strategic choice, is intended to declare "victory" in the north and let northern Israel's displaced citizens to return home. Also Read Israeli forces demolish homes in Gaza’s Jabalia, killing over 100 Ashkenazi emphasizes that in order to concentrate on military operations in Gaza, Israel is giving stabilization in the north first priority. He clarifies that finding a settlement in Lebanon will put more pressure on Hamas and isolate the organization on a regional level. "The situation in the north is not just a Lebanese or American problem; it is a tactical necessity for Israel that requires military leaders to take decisive action," he said. Hezbollah has intensified its attacks amid the elevated tensions, directing rockets and drones at areas in central Israel, such as Kiryat Shmona and Safed. According to Ashkenazi, these Sunday morning attacks on several Israeli cities show off Hezbollah's operational prowess, which is supported by Iran in an effort to maintain its regional hegemony. Ashkenazi highlights that Iran's long-term policy of patience and adaptation remains a serious issue, even in light of the losses inflicted on Hezbollah by Israeli forces. The assessment indicates that additional measures are required to dismantle Iran's regional proxies, even if Israel has been effective in destroying Hezbollah's military infrastructure. معاريف : إسرائيل ستستهدف مبنى #البرلمان_اللبناني في #بيروت كونه جزءا من حملتها العسكرية لتوجيه ضربة قاسية لحزب الله . البرلمان اللبناني يعد جزءا من المستوى السياسي لحزب الله، ويمكن أن يكون بمنزلة ملجأ لأعضاء الحزب، ومن ثم فإن استهدافه قد يسهم في تقويض قدرات حزب الله السياسية... https://t.co/YNmPGrdorS — ظافر البشري 🇸🇦MBS (@Zafer_Albishri) November 24, 2024 Ashkenazi lists possible military alternatives for Israel, such as targeted ground operations to secure strategic locations and more airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The possible bombing of the Lebanese Parliament building is one option that is especially contentious and is covered in the study. Ashkenazi contends that the parliament might serve as a haven for Hezbollah members and is an integral part of the organization's political structure. He contends that attacking it may deal Hezbollah a serious setback to its military and political power. Osama Ali is an accomplished English content writer and news writer. With a strong command of language and a flair for storytelling. His expertise lies in delivering accurate and well-researched news pieces, ensuring that information is presented clearly and concisely. A dedicated professional who stays up-to-date with the latest trends in the English writing industry, consistently producing high... Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe

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