one of the hottest items for porch pirates this year the new iphone 16.rting price usually around $1,000. now the urgent warning from police sounding the alarm on organized criminal groups targeting fedex deliveries of the gadgets. this law enforcement alert, obtained by abc news, says thieves may be disguised as legitimate delivery personnel, using doordash bags and wearing amazon or construction vests. >> they would go through the different tracking numbers and look at the location where it was going to be delivered. >> we're with one police department in crestwood, missouri, working with the fbi to crack down on porch pirates. >> the reason you're here is because there was a package stolen from a house on friday. >> officials say bandits seemingly getting more sophisticated than ever. >> you just kind of really the scheme of how he was obtaining the information from the tracking numbers and then using that to steal the phone. >> i kind of freaked out because we've never had a problem with package theft here. >> some heists happening so fast, like this

and how to protect your packages from porch pirates this holiday season. >> this is your package. >> norah: the "cbs evening news" starts now. ♪ ♪ good evening. i am norah o'donnell, and thank you for joining us. right now a former prep school valedictorian is sitting in a prison cell in central pennsylvania after being denied bail. luigi mangione is fighting extradition to new york on murder charges for the killing of united healthcare ceo brian thompson. it was a stunning scene as the suspect had an outburst heading into court today, calling his arrest and assault, and an insult to the american people. cbs news has new details on that three-page handwritten letter or manifesto he had on him when he was arrested at a mcdonald's in altoona. in it he refers to "parasites" who "simply had it coming." police say he viewed the attack as heroic and a symbolic takedown of a health care system he sees as corrupt. and tonight, we are learning more about his own medical history. cbs's lilia luciano leads us off from the correction facility in pennsylvania. and lilia, i know that you are insid

right now for porch pirates coming on your premise.r how many times they get caught doing it. for example, it is still a misdemeanor. california lawmakers, they are working on a bill to try to make it a felony. but in the meantime, it is simply considered kind of like shoplifting. back to you. all right. we'll to good advice there. thank you. >> well, union representing amazon workers in san francisco has voted now to authorize a strike. teamsters says that amazon is refusing to recognize the labor union or negotiate with them for a contract to guarantee higher wages. healthcare. the safety of their employees. representative says thousands of amazon workers are prepared right now to join that picket line. amazon, however, says teachers don't represent amazon employees and they're accusing the group of intentionally misleading the public. the company spokesperson also added in a statement, quote, the truth is the teamsters have actively threatened, intimidated and attempted to coerce amazon employees and third-party drivers to join them

we spoke to people who've experienced these porch pirates firsthand.r: my first encounter with porch pirates was when i just moved into this neighborhood. it's an urban neighborhood, and we all have stoops, and we don't have front yards. so when delivery drivers come and just throw the packages on the stoop, it's very easy for thieves to sort of follow behind them and just pick things up as they go. augustine: i've had ten packages in the last year tampered with, or stolen completely, including my nephew's 18th birthday present. holly: i get a text friday morning from a neighbor, and he said, holly, we found a package just on the side of the road, and it's addressed to you, but there's nothing in it. they take things that could not possibly be of use to them. and they just make life difficult for others. and i don't know how much they gain from it. ali: rebecca edwards is a reporter at safewise.com, a research website that focuses on home and community security. rebecca, thank you so much for joining us. stealing is not a new phenomenon, but these part

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. >>> and two porch pirates are going viral, not for their grinch-like moves, but for something else they did in the process. >>> after 88 years in san francisco's west portal neighborhood, this hardware store that survived two fires, three rebuilds, and a pandemic is closing up for good. owners at papenhausen hardware say they just could not afford to stay open any longer. our andrea nakano explains how they came to that difficult decision. >> is this okay or do you want to buy it with handles? >> i love these. >> reporter: karl aguilar walked into this hardware store 29 years ago as an sfsu student looking for a part-time job. >> he asked me where do you see yourself in five years and my answer was, "not here." >> reporter: but in 2018 2018 aguilar became a co-owner and said a pandemic and a fire took a big hit on his business. estimates say sales dropped by 30% during the pandemic. >> by the second year we realized it was time to sell and all of the emotional side of it like, you know, what could we do, all the questioning, the sleepless nights happened then. >> reporter: on satur

in fact, south city police, they actually released video of porch pirates in action. gotta be careful because they are brazen. they have been doing this pretty much around the clock year long. but the holiday season even more devastating, especially when those gifts are meant for loved ones. take a look at your screen. these are tips we want to pass along do you. i'm sure you know it, but we want to remind you, especially during this time, if you possibly can ask a neighbor to pick up the item we all have tracking, you know, when arrives, ask a neighbor, can you grab that item for me and i'll pick it up when i come home. if you possibly can send your items and asked the sender as well. they can have a signature that's required. obviously, that is guarantee it you will get the item. and of course, we've seen all those amazon lockers, if you can't, and you live in a place that you don't have any other option. amazon lockers, always a good possibility for you to make sure you get your item. >> it is so bad that even lawmakers are talking about and many people have accuse

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they are trying their very best to track down the porch. pirates who always seem to be on patrol, especially during the holiday season. they actually released video showing people out there going up to people's porches. nonchalantly grabbing their items and leaving unfortunately, it is not a major crime. it's only considered a misdemeanor in california. and trust me the porch pirates know that all too well, which is why they are so brazen and they're asking you, according to the police department for you to be the first line of defense. so take a look at your screen. these are some tips that we want to pass along to you during the holiday season, but they work year round. couple of items. you know what one ask for a signature e especially if it's been the post office when somebody sending it to you as that person, can you mail it requires that i signed for that way. you know exactly what you're getting asked a neighbor if you possibly can, especially with tracking ask a neighbor. hey, james item just arrived. i know your home. can you come grab the

in the past three months alone, porch pirates have made off with the packages of about 14 million americanslooked into some ways you can protect yourself and your deliveries. >> reporter: home security cameras capture the crimes, but can't stop package thieves from growing bolder. bold like this man in the white shirt who posed as a homeowner to intercept a new laptop from a delivery driver. it's a crime that's happening more and more at homes, apartments, and condos nationwide. >> i saw a man grabs the package and exits stage left. and so i was like come on, really? >> reporter: don archer's security cam video helped police arrest this alleged porch pirate outside chicago. >> i know of at least four houses that got packages taken. >> reporter: a new consumer survey finds over the last year, thieves stole at least 58 million packages delivered to u.s. homes, crimes adding up to $12 billion. that's inspired a new kind of insurance. for $10 a month, porch pals says it will cover three stolen items a year worth up to $2,000 each, or a free option. ups will ship your packages to a local cvs sto

porch pirates. so police are increasing patrols to try to stop people stealing a package gets the story. the kron four's will tran is on for us this morning. joining us live from south san francisco with hopefully some tips to avoid being a target will. >> they could increase patrols all they want. unfortunately, the nature of the crime, guys, it's more reactive than proactive. as far as police officers because they can't pounce on it until it happens. and even when they do oftentimes they don't have any video. so they're asking you if you possibly can the first line of defense try to get a camera for your porch. so at the very least you can turn it over 2 police departments like south sepsis using south san francisco. they say they've seen an uptick in porch pirates and that's not good because in general, the bay-area considered one of the worst places in the country for that to happen. and now they're seeing even more that they released this video. want to show you what's going on. so obviously th

just showing all the porch pirate videos on the internet.long. >> not all in the mood but it shows how little thief sphere law enforcement now. to where they will return to the scene of the crime over and over again because they know that for whatever they are stealing, it's not enough to actually go to jail. that is still a woman's home that she has to worry about maybe next time they're not taking baby toys, they are taking her. it is sad that it has gotten to the point where criminals can just show up at your home whenever they feel like it's. >> what a buzz kill... >> kat: merry christmas... coming up, are you a kook to buy a bunker against a nuke? [cheering and applause] dry eyes still feel gritty, rough, or tired? with miebo, eyes can feel ♪ miebo ♪ ♪ ohh yeah ♪ miebo is the only prescription dry eye drop that forms a protective layer for the number one cause of dry eye: too much tear evaporation. for relief that's ♪ miebo ♪ ♪ ohh yeah ♪ remove contact lenses before using miebo. wait at least 30 minutes before putting them back in. eye

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i'm going to write a song before end of the show about porch pirates.can't wait to hear it. here's what's coming up on "cbs mornings," reed just mentioned it. the holiday shopping, it's in full swing but you need to watch out and reed, in your song make sure you include the word scuzzy. they are stealing billions of dollars with porch pirates worth of packages and it's a great word and really sums it up. so your deliveries don't disappear because everybody hates -- they take stuff they don't even know what they're getting. it's ridiculous. >>> plus we'll introduce you to a multitalented musician and cowrote all the songs for "moana 2" and she's performed withstars like beyonce. here's the best part. this young woman is only 23 years old. you go emily bear. i'm here for it. >>> and knee owe from the matrix is getting a null look. keanu reeves will tell us why he joined the very popular paramount movie franchise sonic the hedgehog. joining us live today. see you at 7:00 and a little over 15 minutes from now. back to you. reed. i can't wait to hear your so

and to address that, a company called porch pals is now selling porch pirate insurance for $120 a year promises to cover the cost of your stolen package up to $2,000 of deliveries, or three claims per year. americans are already spending big on items like doorbell cameras, lock boxes or self-service locker rentals. victims of package theft can often get the retailer to send a replacement item, but it's not guaranteed, and package theft isn't covered under standard credit card benefits. and a reminder tonight this weekend is the annual tree lighting ceremony in jack london square. this has been an oakland tradition for decades. the oaktown jazz workshops performance ensemble and the lyric performing arts academy will be performing holiday carols, and our own andre senior will be the master of ceremonies. the tree lighting starts at 545 saturday night in jack london square. still ahead tonight at 5:00. growing concern after the president of south korea declared martial law, throwing his country into chaos through this martial law. >> i will rebuild and protect the free republic of korea,

bay area police departments are sounding the alarm this holiday season porch pirates are attacking kron four's. will tran has more. >> i talked to a spokeswoman from south city police and she said absolutely there is an uptick in the case is a porch pirates, 19 reported and keep in mind, a lot of people simply don't even reported to police officers because they contact the seller. 19 confirmed with about 3 dozen throughout the city as they look at ring cameras and the web sites that people share and communicate with each other. so the number is a lot higher, then pre christmas. and that's why you have to be careful. in fact, they do have their investigators out there looking for the suspects at this particular point. she tells me there is not one common denominator, not one place throughout south san francisco that they are hitting. they are still looking at footage and talking to other departments throughout the bay area, hoping to track these people down because like you, they are very turned off by porch pirates as well. and they would like to at the very least get them in here and t

just showing all the porch pirate videos on the internet. could watch this all day long. >> yeah, not all of it kill the mood, but it also shows how little thieves fear law enforcement. now. yeah, to where they'll return to the scene of the crime over and over again. because they know for whatever they're stealing, it's not enough to actually go to jail, which makes it. i mean, that's still a woman's home that she's got to worry about. maybe next time they're not taking baby toys. they're taking her. so, i mean, it's sad that it's gotten to the point where criminals can just show up at your house whenever they feel like it. >> merry christmas. yes. coming up. are you a kook to buy a bunker against a nuke? yeah, yeah. >> dry. i still feel gritty, rough or tired with my bow eyes. >> can feel my bow. my bow is the only prescription dry eye drop that forms a protective layer for the number one cause of dry eye. too much tear evaporation for relief. >> that's my bow. oh, yeah. >> remove contact lenses before using my bow. wait at least 30 minutes

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porch pirates. some of these thieves snatching packages within seconds of delivery.he packaging, targeting things like electronics. home security company safe line said 120 million packages were stolen last year, costing consumers $16 billion. it's such a big problem, there's now insurance to cover it. a company called porch pals is offering a subscription that will cover the cost of your stolen packages. $120 a year covers up to $2,000 worth of deliveries or three claims a year. it is directly linked to your credit or debit card, so every purchase you make with that card qualifies. the company also saying it is the first and only subscription based package theft coverage available in the u.s. there are other things you can do to deter and stop these thefts. many people have added doorbell cameras. we've seen that. you can track your packages. if you can't be home when they're being delivered you can have your packages sent to a safe monitored location like a pharmacy or delivery lock box. that's also good for making sure people in your house don't see what presents

: porch pirates stealing your deliveries right at your front door.kages swiped estimates the security firm safe wise. professor ben stickle studies this growing crime. >> the volume of things we're having delivered and the value of those things has just skyrocketed and with that comes more theft. >> reporter: often retailers will replace or refund a stolen item, but they don't have to. >> and at what point is the consumer responsible for that package? >> so who is responsible for package theft really changes a lot. most states, once a package is delivered by a carrier on your property, it's considered yours. >> reporter: this holiday season a scramble to stay ahead. amazon prime members can have their packages delivered into their garage or a locker. u.p.s. using a.i. to reroute at-risk shipments to a u.p.s. store and doorbell cameras never more popular. those cameras don't always stop thieves. according to one survey, 25% of people who had a package stolen received no refund. a new insurance will cover stolen packages like porch pals for $120 a year

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plus, police departments across the bay area warning you of porch pirates as we're getting into the holiday shopping season. we'll have live details on how to avoid being a target. >> its been crisis after crisis after crisis. you feel like you're turning over the city to the mayor elect in a better state than where you found it? i think so. >> and we sat down with san francisco mayor london breed as her historic tenure is mayor comes to an end. >> morning and thanks for waking up with us on thursday. i'm darya and james, another foggy thursday. once again, not quite as prevalent as we've through. it is a big time for travel, so we're watching sfo and watching the roads because a lot of people have to get places. traffic has been kind of crazy. all we yeah. let's get caught up on both. we'll start with the forecast. toronto. it's the busiest time of the year like to think and that is definitely true next week, as far as what mother nature is going to offer us with. >> rainfall for a lot of your christmas forecast. but this week it's been the fog and it was really bad this morning in walnut

the bay area, hoping to track these people down because like you, they are very turned off by porch pirates as well. and they would like to at the very least get them in here and throw as much as they possibly can at them if they are guilty. take a look at your screen. you are the first line of defense because unfortunately, when it comes to this type of crime, there are more reactive than proactive. so you have to make sure that you make all your packages come into your house and not in someone's car. driving down the street. ask neighbor if your home and you know that package it has just arrived, asking neighbor, can you grab it for me? i'll take it from you. when i get home. you also have tracking that way. when it comes, they may be your home you can sign for it, which obviously is a guarantee that you got the package. there's also amazon lockers that you can send those packages too. so you can get them. lots going on with this. but unfortunately, even they admit. for now, it's only a misdemeanor that they would like more people to report the crimes to them. but unfortunately, in societ

a porch pirates could hurting your wallewell, it could be hur your around. >> retailers are blaming porchsing shipping prices. tens of thousands of retailers plan to add an extra charge to order as shipping insurance. that extra charge helps them reimburse customers for lost or stolen packages, including those taken by porch thieves. certain retailers are moving to make those charges. mandatory. the christmas tree recycling kicked off in san francisco workers making stops all around the city to pick up those trees, all decorations, tinsel and stands should be removed and important to note here that artificial trees will not be picked up. >> so make sure you put those trees out by tucker next to your garbage bin so we can pick them out is a free program during that time frame. ends on january. 17th. so please ensure that you put your christmas trees out. important to keep our streets clean and free of debris. and we appreciate his service is healthy. let's give these trees. >> last year, san francisco, recycle 274 tons of christmas trees. residents have until january 17th to leave their tr

. >> reporter: porch pirates, stealing deliveries right at your front door. last year 120.5 million packages swiped. professor ben stickles studies the growing crime. >> the value of things we are having delivered has skyrocketed and with that comes more theft. >> reporter: often retailers will replace or refund a stolen item, but they don't have to. >> who is responsible for package theft? it really changes a lot. in most states once a package is delivered by a carrier on your property it is considered yours. >> reporter: amazon prime members can have packages delivered into their garage or locker, ups using ai to re-route at risk packages. and according to a survey 25% of people that had a package stolen received no refund. now insurance will cover stolen packages. porch pal covers up to three claims a year, $2,000 total. >> just order away and don't worry about it being stolen or any of that. replace the value of the package. >> reporter: to keep packages safe track your delivery, require a signature or pick it up from the store rather than pile up the box

and watch out for porch pirates as well.re the packages you order get to you. >> 45 right now or just sunrise this morning here from mount tam starting to be a little bit brighter across the day. one of the reasons you're going to have a nice sunrise and sunset tonight is because some of the haze that is out there on the horizon, a spare the air alert is in effect today and we have poor air quality in spots like the north bay coast and south bay. part of the reason for this is that high pressure ridge that's built up in place, creating a capping inversion. and that makes for these hazy days that we see, especially during winter months, often now, today, other than the haze is going to be a nice, sunny, clear day. a good one to be getting outside and enjoying some of that comfortable weather as we continue through the first week of december, that sunshine is not going anywhere. so no rush to get everything done. we have an abundance of comfortable and dry days ahead of us. today's daytime highs in the mid 60's for san francis

>>porch pirates are on the offensive kron four's will tran has more. >>i talked to a spokeswoman from south city police and she said absolutely there is an uptick and the case is a porch. pirates, 19 reported and keep in mind, a lot of people simply don't even reported to police officers because they contact the seller. 19 confirmed with about 3 dozen throughout the city as they look at ring cameras and the web sites that people share and communicate with each other. so the number is a lot higher, then pre-christmas. and that's why you have to be careful. in fact, they do have their investigators out there looking for the suspects at this particular point. she tells me there is not one common denominator. now, one place throughout south san francisco that they are hitting. they are still looking at footage and talking to other departments throughout the bay area, hoping to track these people down because like you, they are very turned off by porch pirates as well. and they would like to at the very least get them in here and throw as much as they possi

at the white house, grady trimble ktvu, fox two news well, porch pirates are now raising the price youds of retailers across the country are adding a few more dollars into orders as package protection, which is also called shipping insurance. the protection promises to make good if deliveries are not complete because of the theft by porch pirates, the report adds. certain retailers now make the charges mandatory. some customers complained about how this charge is not disclosed and whether this makes up hidden fees. >> the social security administration is planning on several changes in 2025, which means some people will get more money. the social security administration said the cost of living adjustment, or cola, will be 2.5% in 2025. that means more than 72 million people will see their monthly social security checks go up by 2.5%. that matches the rate of inflation for 2024. still, many seniors will need to take a hard look at their finances. >> despite the underwhelming cola adjustment, it's important that seniors focus on things that they can control, and one of those things is th

and aside from, you know, watching out for porch pirates, experts say to be careful if you're shopping for cyber monday today. if the deal looks too good to be true, probably is so do some deep digging. and here's a look inside. amazon's milpitas delivery station this morning. amazon says today is one of the busiest days for them. experts predict that online shoppers are going to spend more than 13 billion dollars to that today alone. online shopping is expected to peak between 8.10 o'clock tonight. amazon says today is a win for small businesses featured on the website. >> it really is a win when it's a win for customers because they can conveniently by and shop small and and it's a win for small businesses who are now reaching customers. they would never been able to reach before. >> the national retail federation expects holiday shoppers to spend more this year, both in stores and online than last year. >> san francisco is apparently pretty fun place. that's according to wallet. hub, which just released its rankings for most fun cities in america. san francisco came in number 7 on t

. >> reporter: porch pirates stealing your deliveries right at your front door.t year 120.5 million packages swiped, estimates the security firm safewise. professor ben stickle studies this growing crime. >> the volume of things that we're having delivered and the value of those things has just skyrocketed. and with that comes more theft. >> reporter: often retailers will simply replace or refund a stolen item, but they don't have to. at what point is the consumer responsible for that package? >> who's responsible for package theft really changes a lot. in most states once a package is delivered by a carrier on your property, it's considered yours. >> reporter: this holiday season a scramble to stay ahead. amazon prime members can have their packages delivered into their garage or a locker. u.p.s. using a.i. to re-route at-risk shipments to a u.p.s. store. and doorbell cameras never more popular. but those cameras don't always stop thieves. and according to one survey, 25% of people who had a package stolen received no refund. now new types of insurance will cove

a knew start-up is offering online shoppers insurance to protect themselves from porch pirates who steal packages from their doorsteps. the annual subscription costs $120 but for only two dollars a month they was in an email saying that socks. let's do the monologue. i'm going to say something you are probably not used to hearing a lot if you watch this channel. i agree with bernie sanders. and not because we are always freezing. a few days ago he suggested that elon musk's department of government efficiency might actually be great. if the cuts include defence spending. elon musk is right. the pentagon with a budget of 886 billion just failed its seventh audit in a row. it's lost track of billions. last year only 13 senators voted against the military-industrial complex and a defence budget full of waste and fraud. that must change. [applause] then elon replied cool. now just saying cool may seem flippant but it's hard to impress the guy who is also meant launching rockets and getting people pregnant. but it's a big deal because the pentagon does waste a ton of money. one of the main wa

holiday season nearly half of all shoppers can expect to have at least one deliberately stolen by porch piratese you can get insurance for this. is that right? >> it has come to this. a company called porch pals is selling porch private insurance, $120 a year. up to three claims a year. to beat the thieves americans are shelling out for high-tech gadgets like doorbell cameras, $400 lockboxes or self-service locker rentals, victims of package theft can often get the retailer to send a replacement item, that is not guaranteed and it is not covered understand it credit card benefits. porch, which doesn't understand a deductible started in california and is now available across the country. stuart: governor gavin newsom wants a $25 million legal funded to defend california values against trump. what's going on is newsom leading the trump resistance movement and using it as a platform for his 2028 run for the presidency, that will be "my take" top of the hour. cnn at legal analyst says president biden's parton of hunter will tarnish his legacy. brian kilmeade on that next. ♪ you are the one thing in

. >> experts also warning of porch pirates. take a look at this. the first showed you this video last week shows a thief in southern california showing a fake id to a ups driver and taking off with a mac book at the time of that report, police were suggesting you send your orders directly to the store for you to pick up. now as gene kang reports, teams are picking up the packages in the stores as well. >> jonah is stuck in a nightmare. he says someone stole his expensive computer from the apple store at the glendale galleria. >> i was just like, you just gave away $5,000 order back in october. he says apple sent him a notification that his online order was ready for pickup. what happens when you try to get your computer? >> so i show them the qr code and the tax that they sent me their their system sent me saying that it was available for pickup. >> they scan it. and then they just kind of are like a this orders and picked out some of claims are computer shocked. he then talked to managers about the huge mistake. the manager tell you, what was the

while one of the porch pirates is getting all the attention, check out the sweatshirt on the other. it comes with a bay area shout-out which i can't see from this distance. my producer will have to tell me what it says. >> don't back down, something like that? >> i don't know. >> i don't know. >> it is 11:35 at night and i've had lasic eye surgery 15 years ago. >>> "the late show" with stephen colbert is next. >> tha >> from netflix, the people who brought you "hot frosty" a new twist on a christmas classic no one asked for. "horny christmas tree" after losing her husband into an accident at seaworld, she was expecting to spend her christmas alone. the whimsical tale of a festive christmas tree that sprung a yule log. it was a love that would last forever, or january. also streaming . >> announcer: tonight stephen colbert, don't stop believing. plus stephen welcomes adrien brody, and ben schwartz. featuring louis cato and "the late show" band! and now live on tape from the ed sullivan stephen colbert! [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ >> stephen: welcome, hello, friends! welcome in here com

. >> in new york a good samaritan was quick on his feet as he took down a porch pirate who tried to run for it. a dramatic scene in maine. jurors went after a man after he escaped from a courthouse. >> mother nature lit up waves along the coast and had sink holes and tornadoes. a total solar eclipse stopped people across the country in their tracks. >> a group of astronauts had an out of this world achievement when they shored high above early during the first ever commercial space walk. california firefighters responded to a stranded kite surfer whose call for help was written in the sand. >> this massachusetts man may be 90 years old. it didn't stop him from making a sixth sky dive to celebrate his late wife on their anniversary. >> no way, you did it? >> new york deli owner rewarded a 12-year-old customer's hard work after making honor roll. with artificial intelligence, events that appear to be caught on camera will need to be watched with a closer eye in the new year. in chicago, i'm garrett tenney, fox news. >> aishah: there is a jam-packed to do list for congress in the new year.

. >> in new york a good samaritan was quick on his feet taking down a porch pirate who tried to make a run for it. dramatic scene playing out in maine. jurors chased down a handcuffed man after he bolted out of a courthouse. mother nature was captured spinning funnel clouds, forming sink holes and lighting up waves along the coast. while a total solar ellipse stopped people across the country in their tracks. a group of astronauts had an out of this world achievement soaring high above earth during the first ever commercial space walk. california firefighters took to new heights when they responded to a stranded kite surfer whose call for help was written in the sand. >> are you ready to go skydiving again? >> this massachusetts man may be 90 years old but didn't keep him from making a sky dive celebrating his late wife on their wedding anniversary. a new york deli owner rewarded a 12-year-old customer's hard work after he finally made honor roll. with artificial intelligence playing a bigger role online events that appear to be caught on camera will need to be watched with a closer

maybe it's with a porch pirate. we don't know.hows that gift givers are more stressed than gift recipients. i would think so. while timing could impact gift giving decisions, most recipients are worried about when they might get a present from you. isn't it nice when you get a surprise present? >> so my daughter, madeline, just texted me about 30 minutes ago. said hey, a giant surfboard just arrived at the door. so i'm not upset with santa that you waited until two days after or one day after to deliver it. yeah, no, look, the best gift is the one that comes after christmas. that's like a bonus. >> yeah, i'm guilty of this. i have not given my family any gifts yet. i've been up here. hopefully it's worth it and they will enjoy what i have to give. >> you know, i got a text from my sister before the show. she said thank you for the pajamas. i didn't send them. i don't know where they came from. >> did you take credit for it? >> i could. yeah. >> why not. >> go with it. >> 12 days of christmas, right? like the song, a present a day,

. >> in new york, a good samaritan was quick on his feet taking out a porch pirate trying to make a run scene in maine. jurors chased down a handcuffed man after he bolted out of a courthouse. >> on the ground. >> mother nature spinning funnel clouds, forming sinkholes, and lighting up waves along the coast. while a total solar eclipse stopped people across the country in their tracks. >> looks perfect. >> a group of astronauts have an out of this world achievement when they soar high above the earth during the first ever commercial spacewalk. california firefighters took to new heights when they responded to a stranded kite surfer whose call for help was literally written in the sand. >> are you ready to go skyd skydiving? speak of this massachusetts man may be 90 years old but that didn't stop him from making a sixth sky duff to celebrate his late wife on their anniversary. >> i told you. >> a new york deli owner rewarded a customer's artwork after he finally made -- >> with artificial intelligence playing a bigger role online, disappearing on camera -- need to be watched with a close

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porch pirates are now raising the price you pay at checkout. into orders as package protection, which is also called shipping insurance. the protection promises to make good if deliveries are not complete because of theft or porch pirates. the report adds that certain retailers now make the charges mandatory. some customers complain about how this charge is not disclosed. >> 99.9% of all businesses in this country are small businesses, and many give their owners independence and financial success over and above what they could find working for someone else. the idea of launching into entrepreneurship came to sarah dillard after she suffered a lot of discomfort during her pregnancy with twins. dillard says she had severe sciatica and lower back pain, which led to her creating the embrace. it's a belly band that helps support a mother's back and growing baby bump. >> you don't have to find this brand new revolutionary idea. as we look at a lot of products that disrupt the market, they're really just an improvement of something that's better than

. >> retailers are blaming porch pirates for raising shipping prices. tens of thousands of retailers are now adding an extra charge to your order as shipping insurance. that extra charge helps them reimburse customers for lost or stolen packages, including those taken by porch. these certain retailers are moving to make the charge is mandatory. it's the end of a chapter for do kb erin asian-inspired craft brewery in oakland. its founder says it will be closing their taproom in jack london square this sunday. okay. beer opened is taproom in april of last year and various events, including the bay area's first chicken and beer festival. the ceo says they still plan to expand through more tastings and festivals. christmas tree. recycling has kicked off in san francisco. workers will be making stops around the city to pick up trees, all decorations, tinsel and stands should be removed. important to note artificial trees not going to be picked up. >> so make sure you put those trees out might occur next to your garbage bin so we can pick them out is a free p

police in new jersey are searching for a couple of porch pirates caught taunting a homeowner on theirk at these idiots. two thieves seen stealing a package. posted that video to the ring. neighbors app. to warn others. turns out the thieves saw the post and they returned to the scene of the crime calling out the victims for posting the video. the other bringing back a broken glass that was inside the stolen package. got to get those guys. pop star nic jonas is hitting back at critics who slammed him for exchange on x with elon musk. jonas posting a picture of musk writing, quote: take us to the year 3,000. this was in response to musk's post of an old jonas brother's people, okay? sources close to the singer telling "the daily mail" nic is not going to waiver against elon musk. he thinks things are taking overboard how they are reacting to it. nick, there are a lot more important things to dealing about than online trolls. trump's granddaughter which one of them is better? >> i can't answer that one just because i respect my grandfather. i say pretty 50/50, i mean, depends on the day.

. >> getting packages delivered to your home might be getting more expensive thanks to porch pirates. many retailers are now charging customers a few dollars per order to go to e-commerce platforms like root and corso. those platforms will then customers customize whole for lost or make them whole for lost stolen packages without charging the merchant. that spreads the burden of package theft among all customers and shifting the burden off the retailers. >> up next on the four at four talking politics. are you tired of it seems americans have had enough. also a book boom. who's behind a new popularity peak all right. it's now time for the 4x4, with dan and frances joining today. you know, after a year of nothing but political talk, americans are tuning out. a new ap poll says two thirds of americans are limiting their media consumption about politics and government. some say they're mentally exhausted. this is especially true for democrats. those surveyed also say they don't want celebrities talking about politics, either. yeah, people need a break, you know? totally understandable. a

a company called porch pals is now selling porch pirate insurance for $120 a month. l cover the cost of your stolen packages and will cover up to $2,000 worth of deliveries, or up to three claims a year. porch pals, which doesn't charge a deductible, started here in california, but it's now available across the country. >> you know, that's always a concern of mine. i just have the items shipped to the store and then drive there. you do? yeah. >> okay. well, that's just, i suppose, the safest way to go. >> i don't have to, you know, get that by insurance. yeah, it seems like a lot to do. okay, well, if you are still looking, maybe for a gift, ideas for the kids there that are more than just about fun. a team at purdue university is revealing its 2024 stem gift guide. >> fox's gary baumgarten shows us how to inject a little education into the holiday fun. >> stem is a term describing the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. according to the national center for science and engineering statistics, 24% of the u.s. workforce nearly 37 million people were in