
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Newsom, a Democrat, proposed creating a new version of the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program , which was phased out in 2023 after funding 594,000 cars and saving 456 million gallons of fuel, Newsom’s office said. “Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong – zero-emission vehicles are here to stay," Newsom said in a statement. "We’re not turning back on a clean transportation future — we’re going to make it more affordable for people to drive vehicles that don’t pollute.” Newsom’s proposal is part of his plan to protect California's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's second term. He called the state Legislature to convene in a special session to help “Trump-proof” state laws by giving the attorney general’s office more funding to fight federal challenges. But a budget shortfall could complicate California’s resistance efforts. Early budget projections show the state could face a $2 billion deficit next year, according to a report released last week by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. That’s an improvement from an estimated $46.8 billion deficit the state faced last year, but the shortfall could still curtail the state’s ability to expand new programs and fight federal legal challenges. Legislative leaders in both chambers have said the state needs to stay prudent in anticipation of future budget deficits. Money for the new rebate system could come from the state's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which is funded by polluters under the state’s cap-and-trade program, the governor's office said. Officials didn’t say how much the program would cost or how the rebates would work. Newsom is expected to offer more details of the possible rebate program during an appearance in Kern County later Monday. California has surpassed 2 million zero-emission vehicles sold, according to Newsom's office. The state has passed policies in recent years to transition away from fossil fuel-powered, cars , trucks , trains and lawn mowers . Trump previously vowed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits , which are worth up to $7,500 for new zero-emission vehicles. There’s also a $4,000 credit for used ones. But Trump later softened his stance as Tesla CEO Elon Musk became a supporter and adviser. Newsom's proposed rebates could exclude Tesla and other automakers in an effort to promote more market competition and innovation, according to the governor's office. But that is subject to negotiation with the state Legislature. Trump criticized Newsom on social media after the governor called for a special session, calling out the high cost of living in California and the state’s homelessness crisis. Trump said Newsom was “stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to ‘Make California Great Again.’” Newsom said on his podcast earlier this month that he reached out to Trump after the election. He said at a news conference last week that he still hadn’t heard back from the president-elect. California's defunct Clean Vehicle Rebate Program offered rebates on electric cars as high as $2,500.
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New York Jets (4-11) at Buffalo (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 9 1/2. Series record: Bills lead 70-58. Against the spread: Jets 5-10, Bills 9-6. Last meeting: Bills beat Jets 23-20 on Oct. 14, at East Rutherford, New Jersey. Last week: Jets lost to Rams 19-9; Bills beat Patriots 24-21. Jets offense: overall (23), rush (31), pass (17), scoring (24). Jets defense: overall (4), rush (16), pass (5), scoring (16). Bills offense: overall (7), rush (9), pass (9), scoring (2). Bills defense: overall (23), rush (14), pass (25), scoring (11). Turnover differential: Jets minus-2; Bills plus-20. Jets player to watch QB Aaron Rodgers. The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP is one touchdown pass from joining Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) as the only players to throw 500 in the regular season. He’s dealing with a knee injury that he described as “a little MCL,” but insisted early in the week he’d play and was off the injury report on Friday. Rodgers could be playing in the last two games of his storied career as he’s undecided if he wants to return for a 21st year, and his future with the Jets uncertain as the team searches for a new general manager and head coach. Bills player to watch RB James Cook. The third-year player has topped 100 yards rushing in three of his past four, and scored five TDs, including one receiving, over that span. His 14 TDs rushing are tied for first in the NFL entering Thursday, and rank third on the Bills single-season list, behind Josh Allen, who scored 15 last year, and O.J. Simpson (16, 1975). Key matchup Bills pass rush vs. Jets O-line. The Bills, who rely mostly on a four-man pass rush, rank 25th in the NFL in by averaging 6.59% sacks per pass attempt. They face a veteran quarterback in Rodgers and a line that will be without starting left tackle after rookie Olu Fashanu (left foot) landed on IR this week. Max Mitchell and Carter Warren were competing this week to replace him. Key injuries Jets K Greg Zuerlein was being activated from injured reserve after missing seven games with a knee injury. ... WR Davante Adams (hip) was questionable, but optimistic about playing. ... DT Quinnen Williams sat out last week with a hamstring injury, but could return to play at Buffalo. ... CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) was questionable, as were RT Morgan Moses (knee), S Tony Adams (ankle), CB Michael Carter II (back) and DE Haason Reddick (neck). ... The Bills are getting healthier with starting CB Rasul Douglas practicing fully after missing two games. ... Buffalo’s starting safety tandem of Damar Hamlin (rib) and Taylor Rapp (neck) were questionable after practicing on a limited basis all week after also missing the past two outings. ... Starting LB Matt Milano was off the injury report after missing last weekend with groin injury. ... Allen was listed as a full participant all week after hurting his throwing elbow and shoulder against New England. Series notes The teams have split the past two season series, with the Jets being the Bills only division rival to have beaten them once in each of the past two seasons. ... The Bills have won four straight at home since a 13-6 loss in a mean-nothing 2019 season finale in which Buffalo rested a majority of its starters after the first quarter. ... Buffalo is 16-8 in the past 24 meetings since snapping a six-game skid spanning the 2009-12 seasons. Stats and stuff The Jets are 2-8 since defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich replaced the fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8 on an interim basis. ... Rodgers is interception-free in seven of his past eight games, including none in each of the Jets’ past four on the road. ... Rodgers needs one TD pass to give him 25 for the season. It would be the 14th time in his 20-year career he reached the mark, tying him with Brees (14) for the third-most seasons with at least that many. Only Brady (17) and Manning (16) have more. ... Rodgers and WR Davante Adams have connected for 82 touchdowns, including the postseason, to tie Miami’s Dan Marino and Mark Clayton for the third most in NFL history by a quarterback-wide receiver duo. ... Adams needs 72 yards receiving for his sixth 1,000-yard season. ... In nine games since being acquired from Las Vegas, Adams has 56 catches for 719 yards and six TDs. ... WR Garrett Wilson needs 13 yards receiving to reach 1,000 for the third straight season to start his career. He’s six catches away from surpassing his career high of 95 set last season. ... The Jets went 99 yards on their opening possession to score a touchdown for the second straight game on their first drive after not doing so previously all season. ... New York scored nine points and had no punts in the loss to Los Angeles. The Jets joined the 1991 Colts — a 16-7 loss to the Patriots in the season opener — as the only teams in the Super Bowl era to score fewer than 10 points and not punt. ... The Jets allowed 110 net passing yards against the Rams, the third fewest they’ve given up this season and fifth time they held an opponent under 150 this season. ... The Bills are a win from clinching the AFC’s No. 2 seed entering the playoffs. ... Buffalo has 12 wins for just the seventh time in team history, and third since 2020, and in position to match the team record previously done four times (1990, 1991, 2020 and 2022). ... The Bills are 10-0 at home since a 24-22 loss to Denver on Nov. 13, 2023, and have an opportunity to finish a season without a home loss for just the second time in team history (8-0 in 1990). ... Allen’s 75 wins through his first seven NFL seasons are tied for the most with Russell Wilson. ... Allen, who threw just his sixth interception of the season last week and also has two lost fumbles, is 6-1 this season and 44-27 overall when committing turnover. ... Buffalo’s 29 TDs rushing match a single-season team record set in 2016. ... Buffalo is 4-3 this season when trailing at the half after overcoming a 14-7 deficit against New England. ... Buffalo improved to 28-22 when allowing 20 or more points since 2019. The team went a combined 12-67 when allowing that many from 2011-18. ... Buffalo forced three turnovers last week, and has a takeaway in all but one outing this season. Fantasy tip Allen might have gotten you to your championship weekend, but he could be hard-pressed to put up big numbers against the Jets. Allen is 3-2 in his past five meetings and averaging just 215 yards passing, with seven touchdowns and six interceptions while being sacked 16 times. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL The Associated PressPath of Exile 2 has a three-act campaign experience in early access plus loads of endgame content to dive into. You can take part in the story as a solo character, only relying on your abilities for help, or as a part of a six-player party. Five additional players are supported to join you on your journey, but you're free to make a party of any size up to that number. While making a party for your friends and blasting your way through Path of Exile 2 together sounds great, the logistics of getting that set up can be complicated. Allow us to explain everything you need to know about adding friends and making a party in Path of Exile 2. How to add friends in Path of Exile 2 Path of Exile 2 makes it easy to add friends, as all you need is their username and tag number. As we've explained in a previous guide, Path of Exile 2 is fully cross-play , so you can add any friend regardless of their system. To add a friend, simply open the Social tab (J on keyboard by default) and find the "Friends" tab. From there, just type in your friend's username and the number that follows the "#" sign after their name in the "Friend Invite" box. If you've typed in everything correctly, press "Send" and your friend will get the request in their Social tab. Alternatively, you can find your friend requests in the Social tab as well. You can view your requests in the "Friends" tab under the "Invitations Received" box. You'll also be able to view all of your online and offline friends from here as well. As a note, the Social tab looks differently if you're on keyboard and mouse or controller. However, the menu acts the same way, as you still need to view the Friends tab and type in a friend's name and tag to add them. If you're already a part of a Guild in Path of Exile 2, scroll over one tab to view the "Guild" section of the Social menu. Here, you can view your Guild and see everyone that's online. This allows you to message them privately and invite them to a party in-game. If you're not part of a Guild yet, this is also where you can join one or view your invites to a Guild. How to make a party in Path of Exile 2 Once you add some friends in Path of Exile 2, it's time to get all of you in a party together. To do this, follow the steps below: Scroll over to the "Create Party" tab from the Social menu. Here, you'll have the option to create a party or join a party. If you want to create a party, select that option and invite any online friends to join it. You can also make your party public and have anyone join it. You can set certain restrictions on your party, which include opening it up to friends only or invite only. Once someone joins the party, you'll be notified so you can all group up in the same location. To join a party, select that option. However, this will only allow you to join Public Parties, which are parties that others have made. To join a friend's party, click on their name in your friends list and if their party is open to friends, you can join it. If your friend's party is set to invite only, you'll need an invite from them to join the party. Everything relating to friends and parties is managed through the Social menu, so when all else fails, check there to view any requests, invites, or your friends list. How to play couch co-op in Path of Exile 2 Of course, going through the friends list isn't the only way to play in a party in Path of Exile 2. The game also supports couch co-op, meaning you can play with another person from the same system you're using. To play in couch co-op, you need two controllers connected to your system and you'll need to make two separate characters as well. This is not possible with two sets of keyboards and mice. With your two controllers connected, go to the character selection screen. In the top-left, press the settings cog and go to the Input menu. Make sure your input is set to "Controller." Once that's done, go back to the character selection screen and each controller should have the ability to create or select a character. Player 1 will be on the left side of the screen and Player 2 is on the right. If you don't see the option to make a second character, you'll likely see "P2: Connect a controller" in the top-right of the screen. This means your second controller either isn't connected or isn't working. After you get both characters up and running, you can play Path of Exile 2 as you normally would. Only now, your screen will be split into two. Can you disable cross-play in Path of Exile 2? While Path of Exile 2 offers full cross-play between PS5, Xbox, and PC, some players might only want to see players from their specific system in-game. However, there doesn't appear to be a way to fully disable cross-play. If you go through all the settings and the Social menu, you won't find an option to disable or enable the feature. It's possible the ability to turn off cross-play could arrive later in early access or at the full launch, though. For now, if you're on Xbox Series X|S or PS5, you can disable cross-play across your entire system through the console's settings. This is done through the "Account and Network" settings of your console. PC players currently have no way to disable cross-play in Path of Exile 2.
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Maywood Public Schools teacher charged with five counts of sexual abuse by school employeeA woman was left red-faced in an airport when she asked another passenger to use headphones instead of taking their phone call on loud speaker. Shannon Black was traveling from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland after seeing family for Thanksgiving when she had the awkward interaction in the airport's Sky Club lounge. "The sound from other people's speakerphones is really distracting and this woman's volume was very loud," she told Newsweek . "I was nervous to ask her to use headphones but have read a lot of comments about this issue and most people wish they had said something, and there have been times previously when I did not and wished that I had, so I did." In a Reddit post , which has received thousands of upvotes and hundreds of comments, Black explains that the other woman was on speakerphone with what sounded like a child and was sitting about 30 feet away. "I walked up to her and said 'excuse me, would you mind using headphones? That's louder than you realize and we can all hear you'," she wrote. "She seemed shocked, then told me she thought it was incredibly rude of me to say that. I just shrugged and walked away. But she did either turn the volume down or use headphones because we can no longer hear! Success, I think? Was I rude?" Black told Newsweek : "When she told me I was incredibly rude I didn't know what to say back and I know my face turned red." Black was traveling during what was a record Thanksgiving season for air passenger numbers. The Transportation Security Administration revealed that December 1, 2024 was its busiest day on record as it screened 3.087 million individuals at airports nationwide. Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shed light on the interaction between the two passengers. She told Newsweek : "Most everyone would wish that loud talkers in an airport, airplane, or any other public space would be courteous and keep their volume low and use earbuds so no one else can hear their conversation. "Asking someone to use their headphones is somewhat of a brazen move because you don't know how the other person is going to respond. It's not courteous to be disruptive and share your conversation with everyone around you, but it's also a risk to ask a stranger to put on their headphones. And the big picture, the annoyance outweighs the risk. "Some people might be able to get away with a kind tone of voice and friendly smile, requesting for someone to lower their voice or put their headphones on, but that's not the norm and who is to say the other person even has headphones to use in the first place. "The loud talker was incredibly rude, and the person requesting the other person to use headphones should ask themselves for the big picture, is it worth the risk in this case? The woman was embarrassed if her face turned red so I would say it wasn't." Reddit users gave their thoughts on the situation in the comments section. "You were spot on. It's not rude to ask someone to follow social norms," said u/Cruisingaltitude330. Another, u/SaffronSimian, commented: "The erosion of social norms is largely due to people never enforcing them, for fear of discomfort of confrontation. Yeah, it takes some moxie to do it, but just know that whatever happens, every other person in earshot is glad for what you did." "You were not rude. Rude people (her) don't get to dictate to others who or what is rude. She was probably just shocked and embarrassed in the moment and took it out on you," u/misterecho11wrote. Has a dream vacation turned into a nightmare? Whether it's a missed flight or lost luggage, we want to hear about your travel disasters. Let us know via life@newsweek.com, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
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