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Earth Abides: Vikings star Alexander Ludwig says new Stan show is ‘the hardest thing I’ve ever done’Oregon already secured its spot in the Big Ten championship game, but the top-ranked Ducks have plenty to play for in their regular-season finale. Revenge may be on Oregon's mind when the Ducks host longtime rival Washington on Saturday in Eugene, Ore. Oregon (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) would perhaps be closing in on its second straight College Football Playoff appearance had the Huskies (6-5, 4-4) not dealt the Ducks their only two losses last season. Washington edged Oregon 36-33 in Seattle last October, then slipped past the Ducks 34-31 in the Pac-12 title game to secure a playoff spot for the second time in school history. Both teams joined the Big Ten in August. Third-year Oregon head coach Dan Lanning is 33-5 leading the Ducks. But he remains winless against the Huskies (0-3). Oregon plots to sprint out of its late-season bye after using time to heal injuries, but Lanning doesn't believe the break should stall the flow of an undefeated season. "It's always about what we're able to do on the field. Motivation is overrated," Lanning said. "Our guys have to want to go out there and execute at a really high level. Since the beginning of the season we've talked about playing our best football at the end of November. We're there. This is our opportunity to go play our best football against a good team." The Ducks could have star wide receiver Tez Johnson back from a shoulder injury this week. Johnson has missed the past two games. That would be good news for quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who would regain the team's leader in receptions (64), receiving yards (649) and receiving touchdowns (eight). Washington, under first-year head coach Jedd Fisch, is 63-48-5 all-time against Oregon but is just 1-12-1 when facing the No. 1-ranked team in the country. The Huskies are led on offense by running back Jonah Coleman, who has racked up 1,008 yards and nine scores on the ground this season. Coleman averages 5.8 yards per carry and has 36 runs of at least 10 yards. In the passing game, wide receiver Denzel Boston is tied for the Big Ten lead with nine in touchdown catches and ranks sixth in the conference with 764 receiving yards. Whom Boston will be catching passes from is not yet known, however. Washington has not revealed whether Will Rogers or Demond Williams Jr. will start at quarterback. Rogers has started every game for the Huskies but was benched in favor of Williams two weeks ago after throwing a pair of interceptions in a 31-19 win over UCLA. Fisch said he has a "good idea" of how he will use his quarterbacks on Saturday, and while he wouldn't go as far as to name a starter, he did say Rogers responded well in practices last week. "On the same token, Demond's energy and Demond's confidence showed up. His ability to jump right in and feel really good about leading the group whenever it was his turn... he did a really nice job there as well," Fisch told Seattle Sports. "I think both guys responded well to the week of practice, and now, really, it's important for us that the guy we believe will start the game gets a significant amount of reps in practice week. But as you know, we're not afraid to play two quarterbacks." --Field Level MediaFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets might be dealing with an opponent even tougher to overcome than their poor play, missed opportunities and ill-timed mistakes. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets might be dealing with an opponent even tougher to overcome than their poor play, missed opportunities and ill-timed mistakes. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets might be dealing with an opponent even tougher to overcome than their poor play, missed opportunities and ill-timed mistakes. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson suggested last Sunday a losing “gene” might be an explanation for the Jets’ inability to pull out victories after the team dropped to 3-10 with a loss at Miami. On Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers presented another perhaps more sinister reason. “I mean, it might be something like that,” the quarterback said of Wilson’s theory. “It might be some sort of curse we’ve got to snap as well.” Generations of frustrated Jets fans have half-jokingly insisted there have been negative forces at work against the franchise since Joe Namath delivered on his Super Bowl guarantee in January 1969. It remains the team’s only appearance in the NFL’s biggest game. Rodgers has been there once — and won — with Green Bay. The 41-year-old quarterback came to New York hoping to finally lead the Jets back to the Super Bowl. He even commented on how lonely the team’s only Lombardi Trophy looked during his introductory news conference 20 months ago. Instead, Rodgers’ first season in New York was cut short by a torn Achilles tendon just four snaps in, immediately resurrecting “curse” theories among jaded Jets fans. With its loss last Sunday, New York extended its playoff drought to 14 straight years, the longest active skid among the major North American sports leagues. And the team will be looking for a new general manager and coach after this season, and Rodgers’ future in New York is very much up in the air. “Whatever the case, this team, this organization is going to figure out how to get over the hump at some point,” Rodgers said. “The culture is built by the players. There’s a framework set down by the organization, by the upper ups, by the staff. But in the end, it’s the players that make it come to life. “And at some point, everybody’s going to have to figure out what that special sauce is to turn those games that should be wins into wins.” The Jets have held the lead in the fourth quarter in five games this season. They’ve lost each of them, including the past three games. New York’s inability to come away with wins in those prompted Wilson’s “gene” theory. “I’m not exactly sure what he was talking about there,” Rodgers said with a smile. “I don’t know what the proper nomenclature is for the situation where we’ve lost some leads or haven’t been able to take the lead late in the game, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. We haven’t been great in situational football. “A lot of those games come down to the plays in the first and second, even third quarter, where if you make the play the game is not in that situation. But in those situations, we haven’t been very good on offense or defense or even (special) teams.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Rodgers said “it takes a conscious effort, it takes an intentional effort” to establish a winning culture, and it includes leadership, practice habits and setting standards inside and outside of the locker room. And this year’s Jets, Rodgers said, are “on the edge” of that. “We just haven’t quite figured out how to get that special sauce worked out, mixed up,” he said. “It’s close and a lot of great guys are in the locker room. There’s some good mix of veterans and young guys, but we just haven’t quite put it all together.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement Advertisement

Gaza: Australia votes in favour of United Nations Relief and Works Agency ceasefireIn addition to these core technological advancements, Yuelingxi AI's 2.5 version release also includes a number of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the overall user experience. These include a revamped user interface that is more intuitive and user-friendly, as well as improved performance and stability that ensure a smoother and more reliable operation of the platform.OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn’t live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Carney, who is currently a special adviser to the Liberal party, made those comments during an event in Ottawa held by Cardus, a Christian think tank. Carney says Canada let newcomers down by admitting more workers and students than it could provide for, including with housing, health care and social services. Earlier this fall, the Liberal government announced a plan to significantly reduced its immigration target for permanent residents and to dramatically scale back the number of temporary residents in Canada. Those changes came about after a period of strong population growth that led to mounting criticism of the Liberal government’s immigration policies. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the federal government did not get the balance right on immigration after the COVID-19 pandemic. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press

Will Elon Musk give Nigel Farage $100m to make him PM?In conclusion, the launch of the "Black Myth" co-branded cola set on JD.com presents an intriguing proposition for fans of the game. With its unique design, limited edition appeal, and tie-in to a highly anticipated title, the set captures the imagination and interest of consumers. Whether or not one chooses to buy it depends on their personal connection to the game, interest in collectible items, and willingness to invest in a unique piece of merchandise. As the gaming industry continues to evolve and expand, collaborations like this one offer fans new ways to engage with their favorite titles and express their fandom.

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Adobe forecasts fiscal 2025 revenue below estimates on slower subscription spendingFurthermore, the technical director emphasized the importance of maintaining the original vision of the game's creators while also incorporating feedback and suggestions from the community. Balancing these two aspects can be a delicate tightrope walk, as the team must constantly evaluate and iterate on their decisions to ensure that the final product resonates with both fans and newcomers alike.In the meantime, fans can continue to enjoy the existing Witcher games, revisit Geralt's past adventures, and speculate about what the future may hold for their favorite monster hunter. And who knows, perhaps one day soon, CD Projekt Red will lift the veil of secrecy and reveal what lies in store for Geralt of Rivia and the world of The Witcher. Until then, the wait continues with bated breath and anticipation for the next chapter in this beloved saga.By Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology — smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and the like — monitors body-centric data such as your heart rate, steps taken and calories burned, and may record where you go along the way. Like Santa Claus, it knows when you are sleeping (and how well), it knows when you’re awake, it knows when you’ve been idle or exercising, and it keeps track of all of it. People are also sharing sensitive health information on health and wellness apps , including online mental health and counseling programs. Some women use period tracker apps to map out their monthly cycle. These devices and services have excited consumers hoping for better insight into their health and lifestyle choices. But the lack of oversight into how body-centric data are used and shared with third parties has prompted concerns from privacy experts, who warn that the data could be sold or lost through data breaches, then used to raise insurance premiums, discriminate surreptitiously against applicants for jobs or housing, and even perform surveillance. The use of wearable technology and medical apps surged in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but research released by Mozilla on Wednesday indicates that current laws offer little protection for consumers who are often unaware just how much of their health data are being collected and shared by companies. “I’ve been studying the intersections of emerging technologies, data-driven technologies, AI and human rights and social justice for the past 15 years, and since the pandemic I’ve noticed the industry has become hyper-focused on our bodies,” said Mozilla Foundation technology fellow Júlia Keserű, who conducted the research. “That permeates into all kinds of areas of our lives and all kinds of domains within the tech industry.” The report “From Skin to Screen: Bodily Integrity in the Digital Age” recommends that existing data protection laws be clarified to encompass all forms of bodily data. It also calls for expanding national health privacy laws to cover health-related information collected from health apps and fitness trackers and making it easier for users to opt out of body-centric data collections. Researchers have been raising alarms about health data privacy for years. Data collected by companies are often sold to data brokers or groups that buy, sell and trade data from the internet to create detailed consumer profiles. Body-centric data can include information such as the fingerprints used to unlock phones, face scans from facial recognition technology, and data from fitness and fertility trackers, mental health apps and digital medical records. One of the key reasons health information has value to companies — even when the person’s name is not associated with it — is that advertisers can use the data to send targeted ads to groups of people based on certain details they share. The information contained in these consumer profiles is becoming so detailed, however, that when paired with other data sets that include location information, it could be possible to target specific individuals, Keserű said. Location data can “expose sophisticated insights about people’s health status, through their visits to places like hospitals or abortions clinics,” Mozilla’s report said, adding that “companies like Google have been reported to keep such data even after promising to delete it.” A 2023 report by Duke University revealed that data brokers were selling sensitive data on individuals’ mental health conditions on the open market. While many brokers deleted personal identifiers, some provided names and addresses of individuals seeking mental health assistance, according to the report. In two public surveys conducted as part of the research, Keserű said, participants were outraged and felt exploited in scenarios where their health data were sold for a profit without their knowledge. “We need a new approach to our digital interactions that recognizes the fundamental rights of individuals to safeguard their bodily data, an issue that speaks directly to human autonomy and dignity,” Keserű said. “As technology continues to advance, it is critical that our laws and practices evolve to meet the unique challenges of this era.” Consumers often take part in these technologies without fully understanding the implications. Last month, Elon Musk suggested on X that users submit X-rays, PET scans, MRIs and other medical images to Grok, the platform’s artificial intelligence chatbot, to seek diagnoses. The issue alarmed privacy experts, but many X users heeded Musk’s call and submitted health information to the chatbot. While X’s privacy policy says that the company will not sell user data to third parties, it does share some information with certain business partners. Gaps in existing laws have allowed the widespread sharing of biometric and other body-related data. Health information provided to hospitals, doctor’s offices and medical insurance companies is protected from disclosure under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , known as HIPAA, which established federal standards protecting such information from release without the patient’s consent. But health data collected by many wearable devices and health and wellness apps don’t fall under HIPAA’s umbrella, said Suzanne Bernstein, counsel at Electronic Privacy Information Center. “In the U.S. because we don’t have a comprehensive federal privacy law ... it falls to the state level,” she said. But not every state has weighed in on the issue. Washington, Nevada and Connecticut all recently passed laws to provide safeguards for consumer health data. Washington, D.C., in July introduced legislation that aimed to require tech companies to adhere to strengthened privacy provisions regarding the collection, sharing, use or sale of consumer health data. In California, the California Privacy Rights Act regulates how businesses can use certain types of sensitive information, including biometric information, and requires them to offer consumers the ability to opt out of disclosure of sensitive personal information. “This information being sold or shared with data brokers and other entities hypercharge the online profiling that we’re so used to at this point, and the more sensitive the data, the more sophisticated the profiling can be,” Bernstein said. “A lot of the sharing or selling with third parties is outside the scope of what a consumer would reasonably expect.” Health information has become a prime target for hackers seeking to extort healthcare agencies and individuals after accessing sensitive patient data. Health-related cybersecurity breaches and ransom attacks increased more than 4,000% between 2009 and 2023, targeting the booming market of body-centric data, which is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2030, according to the report. “Nonconsensual data sharing is a big issue,” Keserű said. “Even if it’s biometric data or health data, a lot of the companies are just sharing that data without you knowing, and that is causing a lot of anxiety and questions.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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The first trailer for "28 Years Later" sets the stage for a pulse-pounding journey into a future where the stakes are higher, the dangers are deadlier, and the survivors are pushed to their limits. With haunting visuals, chilling sound design, and a sense of impending doom lingering in every frame, the trailer teases a film that promises to be a worthy successor to its beloved predecessor.So mark your calendars, horror fans, and get ready for the chilling return of Death Comes next May. The Grim Reaper is coming, and this time, it's personal. Let the countdown begin!

Francesco Totti, a legend of Italian football and a symbol of loyalty to AS Roma, is widely celebrated for his extraordinary career in Serie A. Totti's commitment to a single club throughout his entire playing days is a rarity in modern football and has solidified his status as one of the greatest players in the league's history. With over 600 appearances in Serie A, Totti's influence and impact on the pitch were truly commendable.Nvidia, a leading multinational technology company, has recently come under scrutiny in China for suspected violations of the country's anti-monopoly laws. The investigation, launched by Chinese regulators, is part of the government's efforts to promote fair competition in the market and protect consumer interests.

Anthony Albanese announces huge changes for childcare: What you need to know Thousands of families to benefit Childcare subsidies set to increase READ MORE: Millions of Aussies to receive Centrelink payments early By KAT WONG AND DOMINIC GIANNINI FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 22:21, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 22:22, 11 December 2024 e-mail 28 View comments Families will be guaranteed three subsidised days of childcare while $1billion will go towards expanding quality and access as Labor sharpens its election pitch. If Labor is re-elected, families earning less than $530,000 will qualify for the scheme to replace an activity test that has been described as punitive, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged as he launched the policy. 'You don't help families under pressure by pricing them out of child car,' Mr Albanese told party faithful in Brisbane on Wednesday. 'You don't set Australia up to compete and succeed, by holding children back or leaving them behind.' It would benefit about 66,000 families, Mr Albanese said. The activity test requires parents to be in paid work to access the subsidies. 'Parents don't need to go through a bureaucracy or work a certain number of hours to want the best possible education for their child,' Mr Albanese said. Commonwealth childcare subsidies would increase $3.1billion over four years, supporting an extra 200,000 kids to receive early education, an upcoming mid-year budget update will reveal. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured) has pledged that his government will guaranteed three subsidised days of childcare if Labour wins the next election There were an extra 34,000 more early childhood teachers employed and 125,000 in training, he said. 'We are training more early educators and we're paying early educators more,' Mr Albanese said, pointing to a legislated 15 per cent pay rise. The $1billion fund, rolling out from July 2025, will focus on putting services on school sites where possible and supporting the growth of high-quality not-for-profit providers. The three-day childcare guarantee will replace the activity test from January 2026 and will cost $427million over five years. Advocacy group The Parenthood said helping kids in their early years was critical with one in five children starting school 'developmentally vulnerable'. This increased to two in five among Indigenous kids, chief executive Georgie Dent said. 'When children arrive at school behind it is incredibly difficult for them to catch up to their peers over the course of their life,' she told Sky News. Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley was critical of the activity test being scrapped, saying childcare spots were at a premium, especially in rural towns. Childcare subsidies would increase $3.1 billion over four years, which will support hundreds and thousands of kids according to a mid-year budget update (pictured stock image) Long waiting lists could dissuade families from moving to the regions, she said. 'We have to have that priority for working families, because that's got to be central to the actual provision of childcare,' she said. But its axing was welcomed by Ms Dent, who called it 'a punitive policy that has locked out as many as 126,000 children, particularly from lower-income households, disadvantaged backgrounds and First Nations children'. Its removal was also welcomed by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, with the peak body saying it would help close the gap. But the Greens' early childhood education spokeswoman Steph Hodgins-May said the reforms fell short as parents would still be stuck with high fees and long waiting lists, meaning some children would still miss out. A September Productivity Commission report found children from vulnerable or disadvantaged communities would benefit most from early childhood education but were the least likely to attend. A universal childcare system would ensure every child aged up to five has access to high-quality early childhood education and care for at least 30 hours or three days a week, for 48 weeks of the year, the report said. The best way to achieve this and boost attendance for low and middle-income earners was to scrap the activity test and expand funding for families earning up to $80,000 and households less than $140,000 with multiple children under five. Peter Dutton Labour Anthony Albanese Brisbane Share or comment on this article: Anthony Albanese announces huge changes for childcare: What you need to know e-mail Add commentMan-Made Sausage Casing Market to Grow by USD 791.65 Million (2024-2028), Driven by Processed Meat Demand and AI-Driven Market Transformation - Technavio