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SYDNEY -- Australian firms reshape their online strategies after web search giant Google threatens to leave the market. Instructors gaze watchfully from the shade of a tree as men in neon-green vests manipulate hand-held controllers clipped to mobile telephones as they direct drones flying over a vast Sydney field. The classes are run by Droneit Group, an Australian firm that accredits learners to fly the unmanned aerial vehicles, but which is now reshaping its strategies after Alphabet Inc’s web search giant Google threatened to leave the market. Google’s threat to leave a market in which industry data shows it has a share of 94% was prompted by Canberra’s push to adopt the world’s first laws on content payments. That prospect has driven some Australian businesses to switch services to Microsoft. (Read more.)

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LOS ANGELES – As the Super Bowl approaches this Sunday on CBS and outdoor dining resumes in Los Angeles, local restaurants are asking customers to celebrate on-the-go.

L.A. health officials have discouraged people from gathering at dining establishments to watch the game, even banning outdoor televisions at restaurants. But many restaurants are still offering take-out options so you can celebrate with your favorite foods. But many restaurants are still offering take-out options so you can celebrate with your favorite foods.

If you’re looking for delicious Mexican food to eat while you watch the Buccaneers square off against the Chiefs, El Cholo’s chimichanga platter and margaritas in half-gallon jugs could be for you.

“When you watch the Super Bowl, you need chips and guac and you need pico de gallo,” said one restaurant manager. (Editors of channel -- 🤮)

The restaurant has two locations, one on Western Avenue and another on Flower Street in Los Angeles.

For those that want to watch Tom Brady take on Patrick Maholmes while eating a lunch-like meal, Langer’s Deli is offering its world-famous #19 pastrami sandwich in a kit that you can take to go.

“Football fans like our food,” said Owner Norman Langer on Thursday. “They like munchies, they like fast-food. A pastrami sandwich is a great way to tail-gate.”

Langer’s is located on S. Alvarado Street in Los Angeles.

Many Americans would agree that Super Bowl Sunday is not complete without some tasty chicken wings.

Hotville Chicken is already selling out of chicken wings and sandwiches before the game even begins.

“If you use a knife and fork you might look down at your plate and miss a touchdown, so you want finger foods!” said Owner Kim Prince.

Neighbor Who's Sick Of Having This Woman's Dog Crapping On His Lawn Is Ready For Her This Time

LOS ANGELES – A woman accused of trying to break into the Malibu home of NFL legend Joe Montana last September and kidnap his 9-month-old granddaughter was released from jail Friday morning. Sodsai Dalzell, 39, was released from jail at around 4:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s inmate information page. The charges against her were also dismissed, the LASD website read. It’s unclear why the charges were dropped. Dalzell was arrested on the evening of Sept. 26 after Montana flagged down sheriff’s deputies in 22100 block of Pacific Coast Highway and reported that a woman had walked into their home and taken a baby from a playpen. The suspect allegedly walked upstairs with the child, where Montana and his wife confronted her and attempted to de-escalate the situation. A tussle ensued, and Montana’s wife was able to safely pry the child out of the suspect’s arms, the sheriff’s department said.

BREAKING! High Point, NC -- Three police officers have been injured throughout a standoff situation in the High Point shooting with a barricaded man on West English Road overnight. According to High Point Police, these three police officers have been shot during a standoff situation in High Point Friday morning, Police responded to a call at 3 am when the shooter fired multiple shots though a door with his rifle, hitting 3 officers. Suspect is still inside.

BREAKING! Dan Bongino says Parler should be back online Monday

Australia: Wildfires continued to burn on Friday on the fringes of Perth, Australia's fourth-largest city. West Australian fire authorities said winds are expected to strengthen overnight.

ITALY -- Mafia in Naples, Italy have begun attacking ambulance crews whose sirens are reportedly interrupting drug deals and scaring off business, as customers fear police are on their way, according to reports. Two gang members ambushed and threatened to kill an ambulance driver in the city’s Spanish Quarter on Saturday. The noises and flashing lights interfere with ‘business’ as dealers mistake the sirens for those of police cars, though the medic was forced to call in the cavalry to provide safe escort out of the neighborhood in question. Amid a slew of similar reports across the city, ambulance drivers and accompanying first responders are demanding police escorts to protect them from intensifying harassment, violence and intimidation.