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        "content": "latest%20us%20news%20as%20of%20now"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a roundup of the latest U.S. news as of today, April 14, 2026:\n\n---\n\n**Economy & Inflation:**\n\n- The U.S. economy expanded at just a 0.5% annual pace in Q4 2025\u2014significantly lower than earlier estimates of 0.7% and sharply down from the 4.4% growth seen in Q3. The drop was largely driven by a 43-day federal government shutdown, which severely cut federal spending and investment. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/dcb9dbdea745ddf15bea9b8f79ee308c?utm_source=openai))  \n- Consumer spending, though still growing, slowed to a 1.9% annual rate in Q4, down from earlier readings. Business investment also softened. ([ksat.com](https://www.ksat.com/business/2026/04/09/us-economy-grew-a-sluggish-05-in-fourth-quarter-government-says-downgrading-previous-estimate/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Inflation concerns remain prominent, especially with ripple effects from the war in Iran pushing up energy prices. ([malaysia.news.yahoo.com](https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/us-households-see-their-finances-deteriorating-amid-rising-gas-prices-151638457.html/?utm_source=openai))  \n- The Federal Reserve, having held its benchmark interest rate at 3.50\u20133.75%, is under increasing pressure amid mixed signals: slowing growth but persistent inflation. Another rate cut is still expected this year, but timing could shift depending on how economic data plays out. ([theweek.com](https://theweek.com/money-file/1021751/personal-finance-us-interest-rate-forecast?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n**Immigration & Political Scandals:**\n\n- Growing calls are emerging for Florida Representatives Cory Mills (Republican) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democrat) to resign amid allegations of misconduct\u2014Mills faces allegations of domestic violence and campaign finance issues; Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing disaster relief funds for campaign purposes. ([democracynow.org](https://www.democracynow.org/2026/4/14/headlines?utm_source=openai))  \n- Two other members of Congress have announced their resignations: Rep. Tony Gonzales (Texas), admitting to an affair with a former staffer who tragically died, and Rep. Eric Swalwell (California), amid multiple allegations including sexual assault. ([democracynow.org](https://www.democracynow.org/2026/4/14/headlines?utm_source=openai))  \n- Another migrant death in ICE detention adds to a grim tally: the 16th this year, and 47th since President Trump returned to office. This follows reports of safety violations in ICE facilities, particularly concerning Camp East Montana in Texas. ([democracynow.org](https://www.democracynow.org/2026/4/14/headlines?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n**Foreign Policy & Military Action:**\n\n- Tension with Iran continues to ripple outward. U.S. military strikes in the eastern Pacific have escalated drug trafficking operations and targeted vessels said to be linked to narcoterrorism. At least two people were killed in a recent strike, which adds to previous strikes that have killed more. These operations are drawing criticism from human rights groups. ([democracynow.org](https://www.democracynow.org/2026/4/14/headlines?utm_source=openai))  \n- There is a looming state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla from April 27\u201330, 2026. This will be the first British monarch\u2019s official state visit to the U.S. since 2007, and it will coincide with the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_visit_by_Charles_III_to_the_United_States?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n**Military & Defense:**\n\n- Joint military exercises among the U.S., the Philippines, and other allies are underway with over 17,000 troops participating. These drills occur amid rising geopolitical tension, especially in relation to China and conflicts in the Middle East. ([fdd.org](https://www.fdd.org/overnight-brief/april-14-2026/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you\u2019d like, I can dive into more detail on any of these stories\u2014politics, inflation, foreign affairs, or something else."
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        "content": "Create%20a%20JAWS%20script%20I%20can%20use%20that%20will%20tell%20me%20the%20time%20every%20hour"
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        "content": "Below is a sample JAWS Script that will announce the time every hour on the hour. You can modify it to suit your preferences.\n\n---\n\n### JAWS Script: Announce Time Every Hour\n\n```c\n; -------------------------------------------------------------------------\n; JAWS Script: AnnounceTimeEveryHour.jss\n;\n; This script sets up a system task that fires every hour and uses\n; SpeechMessage to announce the current time. Tested with JAWS for Windows.\n; -------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nInclude \"Utils.jss\"\n\n; Global variables\nGlobal Variable HourlyTimer\n\n; Called when JAWS starts up\nProcedure InitializeHourlyTimeAnnouncement ()\n    ; Set up a timer that runs every 60 minutes (3600 seconds)\n    ; First argument is procedure name; second is delay in seconds\n    If HourlyTimer\n        KillTimer HourlyTimer\n    EndIf\n    HourlyTimer = SetTimer (\"AnnounceTimeProcedure\", 3600)\nEndProcedure\n\n; The procedure that runs every hour\nProcedure AnnounceTimeProcedure ()\n    local\n        hourStr, minuteStr, ampm\n        h, m\n\n    ; Get current system time\n    time h, m\n\n    ; Format hour (convert to 12-hour clock)\n    If h = 0\n        h = 12\n        ampm = \"AM\"\n    ElseIf h >= 12\n        If h > 12\n            h = h - 12\n        EndIf\n        ampm = \"PM\"\n    Else\n        ampm = \"AM\"\n    EndIf\n\n    ; Format minutes with leading zero if needed\n    If m < 10\n        minuteStr = \"0\" & String(m)\n    Else\n        minuteStr = String(m)\n    EndIf\n\n    hourStr = String(h)\n\n    ; Announcement\n    SpeechMessage (\"The time is \" & hourStr & \":\" & minuteStr & \" \" & ampm)\nEndProcedure\n\n; Called when JAWS exits, to clean up the timer\nProcedure TerminateHourlyTimeAnnouncement ()\n    If HourlyTimer\n        KillTimer HourlyTimer\n        HourlyTimer = 0\n    EndIf\nEndProcedure\n\n; Hook the initialization and termination procedures into JAWS\nScript Initialize\n    InitializeHourlyTimeAnnouncement\nEndScript\n\nScript Terminate\n    TerminateHourlyTimeAnnouncement\nEndScript\n```\n\n---\n\n### How to Use\n\n1. Save the above code as a `.jss` file, e.g. `AnnounceTimeHourly.jss`.\n\n2. Place the file in your JAWS user scripts folder. (Typically: `C:\\Users\\<YourUserName>\\Documents\\JAWS Scripts`.)\n\n3. In JAWS, go to **Utilities \u2192 Manage Scripts**, then load this script. You may need to restart JAWS.\n\n4. Once loaded, JAWS will speak the time every hour, on the hour, as long as the script is active.\n\n---\n\n### Optional Enhancements\n\n- **Speak only during certain hours** (e.g. 9 AM-9 PM): add logic in `AnnounceTimeProcedure` to check `h` and only speak if in range.\n\n- **Use voice or sound cue** before announcement: use `PlaySound` or change voice attributes.\n\n- **Announce every half-hour or quarter hour**: modify timer interval (e.g. 1800 seconds for half-hour) or set multiple timers.\n\n- **Persist setting between sessions**: as above, script runs in JAWS startup.\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me your version of JAWS (e.g., JAWS 2025), I can adjust the script accordingly (there are slight differences in timer syntax across versions). Would you like menu-commands or hotkeys added for toggling the announcement on/off?"
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        "content": "create%20this%20for%20JAWS%202026"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s an updated version of the \u201cannounce time every hour\u201d script, tailored for **JAWS 2026**. It uses modern scripting features like `SayFormattedMessage`, which is recommended in recent versions. It sets up a timer that triggers at the top of every hour.\n\n---\n\n### JAWS 2026 Script: Announce Time Every Hour on the Hour\n\n```c\n; -------------------------------------------------------------------------\n; File: AnnounceTimeEveryHour2026.jss\n;\n; Description:\n;   Announces \"The time is HH:MM AM/PM\" at the top of every hour.\n;   Works in JAWS 2026.\n; -------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nInclude \"Utils.jss\"\n\nGlobal Variable HourlyTimer = 0\n\nProcedure InitializeHourlyAnnouncement ()\n    ; Cancel existing timer if there is one\n    If HourlyTimer <> 0\n        KillTimer HourlyTimer\n    EndIf\n\n    ; Calculate delay until next hour\n    Local\n        h, m, s, secondsUntilNextHour\n\n    Time h, m, s\n    secondsUntilNextHour = (60 - m - 1) * 60 + (60 - s)\n\n    ; Set initial one-off timer to align on the hour\n    HourlyTimer = SetTimer (\"OnHourProcedure\", secondsUntilNextHour)\n\nEndProcedure\n\nProcedure OnHourProcedure ()\n    ; At the top of the hour, announce time and schedule next hour\n    AnnounceCurrentTime ()\n\n    ; Now set recurring hourly timer (3600 seconds) for subsequent announcements\n    ; Cancel previous timer\n    If HourlyTimer <> 0\n        KillTimer HourlyTimer\n    EndIf\n    HourlyTimer = SetTimer (\"AnnounceCurrentTime\", 3600)\nEndProcedure\n\nProcedure AnnounceCurrentTime ()\n    Local\n        h, m, ampm\n        hour12\n        minuteStr\n\n    Time h, m\n\n    ; Convert to 12-hour format\n    If h = 0\n        hour12 = 12\n        ampm = \"AM\"\n    ElseIf h > 12\n        hour12 = h - 12\n        ampm = \"PM\"\n    ElseIf h = 12\n        hour12 = 12\n        ampm = \"PM\"\n    Else\n        hour12 = h\n        ampm = \"AM\"\n    EndIf\n\n    ; Minute leading zero logic\n    If m < 10\n        minuteStr = \"0\" & String(m)\n    Else\n        minuteStr = String(m)\n    EndIf\n\n    ; Use SayFormattedMessage to speak time\n    ; OT_MESSAGE ensures normal message type. Can be changed if you want.\n    SayFormattedMessage (OT_MESSAGE, \"The time is %1:%2 %3\", \"The time is %1:%2 %3\", String(hour12), minuteStr, ampm)\n\nEndProcedure\n\nProcedure TerminateHourlyAnnouncement ()\n    If HourlyTimer <> 0\n        KillTimer HourlyTimer\n        HourlyTimer = 0\n    EndIf\nEndProcedure\n\n; Hook into JAWS startup and exit\nScript Initialize\n    InitializeHourlyAnnouncement ()\nEndScript\n\nScript Terminate\n    TerminateHourlyAnnouncement ()\nEndScript\n```\n\n---\n\n### Key Points & Enhancements for JAWS 2026\n\n- **SayFormattedMessage**: Used instead of older `SpeechMessage` function. This honors verbosity settings for long vs. short messages, which is the recommended approach in newer versions. ([support.freedomscientific.com](https://support.freedomscientific.com/Content/Documents/Other/ScriptManual/08-4_SpeakingYourMessages.htm?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Timing Logic**: First aligns to the next exact hour, then switches to a regular hourly interval.  \n- **Timer Functions**: `SetTimer`, `KillTimer` are used to schedule and cancel events. These are standard in JAWS scripting.  \n- **Global Variable** used to store timer handle so it can be canceled properly on shutdown or when re-initializing.  \n\n---\n\n### How to Install & Use\n\n1. Copy the script above into a text file and save it as `AnnounceTimeEveryHour2026.jss`.\n\n2. Place that file in your JAWS user scripts folder (usually something like `C:\\Users\\<YourUserName>\\Documents\\JAWS Scripts`).\n\n3. Open JAWS 2026 \u2192 Utilities \u2192 Manage Scripts \u2192 Load Script \u2192 select your `.jss` file. You may need to \u201cMerge\u201d or \u201cActivate\u201d it in the script manager.\n\n4. Restart JAWS to ensure the `Initialize` procedure runs.\n\nOnce loaded, it will automatically announce the time at the start of the next hour, and every hour afterwards.\n\n---\n\n### Optional Adjustments\n\n- **Limit to certain hours** (e.g. 8 AM\u201310 PM): inside `AnnounceCurrentTime`, check if `hour12` (or `h`) is within your desired range. If not, skip speaking.\n\n- **Change message type**: If you want this time announcement to appear differently in verbosity settings, change `OT_MESSAGE` to a different constant (e.g. `OT_NO_DISABLE`).  \n\n- **Add seconds**: If you want \u201cHH:MM:SS\u201d, modify `Time h, m, s` and include `%4` for seconds similarly.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can also prepare a version with a hotkey to toggle the announcements on or off, so you can enable or disable hourly alerts without unloading the script. Would that be useful?"
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