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Avalanche Search, Jackson Mourned, Tech Scandal Erupts

Rescuers in California are searching for 10 missing backcountry skiers after an avalanche in the Lake Tahoe region, while six others are stranded and awaiting rescue, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. The avalanche occurred around 11:30 PST (19:30 GMT) in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California, and involved a group of 16 people, including four guides and 12 clients, as reported by BBC World. Weather conditions remain dangerous, with a high chance of further avalanches.

Highly-skilled rescue ski teams were deployed from two nearby ski resorts, the sheriff's office stated. The six known survivors were directed to safety. A type of vehicle normally used for grooming snow was attempting to reach the trapped group.

In other news, Chicago residents are mourning the loss of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84. According to a statement released by his relatives, Jackson was surrounded by family. The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke with Chicagoans about the impact of Jackson's passing on the city and the wider community.

Meanwhile, Chinese technology giant ByteDance has pledged to curb its AI video-making tool, Seedance, following legal threats from Disney and complaints from other entertainment companies, as reported by BBC Technology. Disney accused ByteDance of copyright infringement. Videos created using the app have proliferated online, with some praised for their realism.

In the UK, young jobseekers are facing a challenging labor market, with 16.1% of people aged 16 to 24 unable to find work, compared to a national unemployment figure of 5.1%, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as reported by BBC Business. Businesses, particularly in sectors like retail and hospitality, are cutting staff due to higher costs, impacting young workers. "The search is soul-destroying," said Lucy Gabb, who is struggling to find graduate-level work.

Finally, a report claims Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to crack the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi, according to The Guardian. Mwangi, a prominent pro-democracy activist, noticed his phone was no longer password protected after being returned by authorities following his arrest last July. The report suggests Cellebrite software was used to break into his phone. "I know that my phone calls are monitored and my messages are read," Mwangi stated.

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