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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth received high praise from none other than Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, arguably the greatest tight end ever to play the game. Kelce believes Freiermuth is highly underrated and doesn’t get the flowers that he deserves. “Pat is actually one of my favorite tight ends to watch, man,” Kelce said on the New Hights podcast . “He’s savvy in his route running. He is very quarterback friendly, which he knows angles coming out to where he knows he can get a guaranteed catch. And quarterbacks love it when you come out of breaks at certain angles.” In the last three games, Pat Freiermuth has 13 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Freiermuth’s emergence in Arthur Smith’s tight end-friendly offense is starting to come to light. Russell Wilson connected to Freiermuth on a 20-yard touchdown down the seam in Sunday’s 27-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. Let Russ cook!! This TD pass to Freiermuth is a dart : #CLEvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+ : https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/f1pIGabeAS “He does a great job of feeling voids like that and feeling how he needs to get in and outta breaks. And then on top of that, he’s just a tough football player, man,” Kelce said. “I think he embodies the Steeler kind of way to play, which is like, it’s that Steel Curtain, that toughness that you gotta play with, man. He’s willing to stick his face in the fan and do whatever he needs to do for his team.” The fourth-year tight end out of Penn State has been solid this season, but his numbers have drastically increased over the last three games. “I’m a big believer in the football gods,” Freiermuth said after his breakout game against the Bengals. “I was just doing the gritty work. Trying to impact the game as much as I can. I knew it was gonna come. I knew we have the big games late in the year and they are gonna count on my number.” Freiermuth will play against Kelce and the Chiefs on Christmas Day. This article first appeared on Steelers Now and was syndicated with permission.RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aziaha James had 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Devyn Quigley scored a career-high 20 points and made four 3-pointers and NC State beat Coastal Carolina 89-68 on Thursday. NC State had its lead trimmed to 54-46 midway through the third quarter before James scored five straight points to begin a 13-2 run that ended in a 19-point lead. Quigley took over in the fourth, making three 3-pointers and scoring 15 points. Coastal Carolina missed 11 of 13 shots spanning the third-quarter break as NC State pulled away. Madison Hayes added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting for NC State (3-2). James has scored 20-plus in three straight games. The Wolfpack shot 50% from the field, including 11 of 29 from 3-point range. Hayes made her third 3-pointer with 1:12 left in the first half to give NC State a 47-32 lead. Coastal Carolina's Savannah Brooks just beat the halftime buzzer with a basket to give her 17 points and pull within 47-36. Brooks scored 14 of Coastal Carolina’s opening 26 points and she finished the game with 25. Alancia Ramsey added 13 points for Coastal Carolina (4-1), which was picked to finish ninth in the Sun Belt Conference. The Wolfpack travel to the Bahamas to play in the Pink Flamingo Championship against Southern on Monday. Coastal Carolina battles Division II Coker on Wednesday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP women’s college basketball: and
Audience Precision has promoted Jessica Bray and James Porter as it expands its technology-led insights and communications strategy offering. Bray moves into the newly created head of strategy and product role as former senior media manager Porter steps into the role of media team lead. Bray will lead strategy and product development and implementation for the business and clients as the independent media agency extends its services beyond media to focus on its insights and communications strategy, harnessing its proprietary Precise360 technology platform. Audience Precision’s media unit continues to report to Bray under this new structure. Under his new remit, Porter will report to Bray within Audience Precision’s media unit, managing local Australian campaigns and supporting the agency’s offshore teams and partners for international campaigns. Both Porter and Bray have been with Audience Precision for several years. Porter joined the business in 2022 from a senior media planner role at Discovery Inc, while Bray came to Audience Precision in 2016, joining as one of the foundation members of the business. Jessica Bray The structural changes are part of the agency’s global expansion as it extends its insights and communication strategy offering, including its Precise360 technology platform. Precise360’s comprehensive data analysis technology provides brands with a deep understanding of their target audiences and markets, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and execute precise marketing strategies. Since its 2022 launch, the platform has delivered more effective campaigns for dozens of brands, including Warner Music, R.M.Williams, Lyre’s Spirits and a number of international brands under a white labelled service generating media strategy at warp speed. “Our Precise360 technology platform continues to drive our business as an end-to-end strategy guidance system, delivering significant advantages for our clients and allowing us to create match-winning strategies and media plans worldwide,” Haydon Bray , Audience Precision global CEO, said. “From consumer behavioural research, identification of high-propensity audiences, insights that lead to connections planning and strategy, through to media planning and execution, the platform is designed to drive strategy to meet any client objective. Importantly, the inbuilt automation processes within Precise360 brings a single source of truth, delivering data-led, consumer-centric, human-proofed campaign strategies in just days. “The growth of Precise360 has necessitated a shift in our structure to focus on delivering communications strategy and product development for our clients. We now have a number of clients based in various countries who use our strategy services to deliver more effective campaigns to connect and engage with their high-propensity audiences. James Porter “Jess has been a critical part of Audience Precision’s global growth over the past few years and is well-positioned to take on this new role. Our media function has also continued to grow, as we welcome new clients and strengthen our current client offering. James has demonstrated his ability to be a consistent, motivated performer, with an innate ability to deliver results. I am confident he will take our media unit to new heights in his new role,” Bray added. Jessica Bray said of her promotion: ‘After nearly a decade at Audience Precision, I’ve witnessed the incredible growth of the business, particularly in the insights and technology space. I’ve seen the results from our Precise360 platform – it has been a game changer for our clients, allowing them to connect and engage with their highest propensity audiences whilst reducing media wastage and improving the effectiveness of their campaigns. “I’m looking forward to doubling down on this technology in my new role, finding new opportunities to enhance and improve on strategy and insights across the business.” Porter said: “Working as part of the team over the past two years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the business’ significant growth globally and the media unit’s ability to go above and beyond for its clients. I’m excited to be taking on this new challenge and focusing my efforts on continuing to grow the media division of the business while servicing our current clients.” – Top image: Jessica Bray and James PorterThe Philadelphia Eagles ruled wide receiver DeVonta Smith out for Sunday night's game at the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury. Smith did not practice all week and will miss his second game of the season and just the third of his four-year NFL career. He was inactive in a Week 4 loss at Tampa Bay due to a concussion. Smith, 26, leads the Eagles with 41 receptions and four touchdown catches ands ranks second with 516 receiving yards in nine starts this season. The former Heisman Trophy winner has 281 catches for 3,694 yards and 23 scores in 59 games (58 starts) since the Eagles drafted him with the 10th overall pick in 2021. NFC East-leading Philadelphia (8-2) takes a six-game winning streak to Los Angeles (5-5), which has won four of its last five games. --Field Level Media
Significant milestones in life and career of Jimmy Carterstriker will remain sidelined until at least February as she recovers from a torn ACL, manager Sonia Bompastor said on Friday. The international during Chelsea's warm-weather training camp in . She underwent surgery shortly afterwards. "We are looking to maybe have her back with us [in] February [or] March, not before that," Bompastor said in a news conference. "She's still on her individual process rehab. It will take at least two or three more months for her to be fit enough to be with the squad." The 31-year-old has scored 99 goals in 128 games for Chelsea. The Blues have made a perfect start to the season in both the and Women's Champions League. In Bompastor's first season in charge, the team has won all 12 of their games. Bompastor added that forward likely won't be back from a calf injury until January.
Significant milestones in life and career of Jimmy CarterJimmy Spithill introduces his new Red Bull Italy SailGP TeamWASHINGTON , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Defense, a defense-technology company, has made a strategic investment in Federated IT, a trusted provider of mission-critical services to the U.S. government. Founded in 2002, Federated IT has built a reputation as a trusted partner to the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. With expertise optimizing cloud computing, data center operations and migration, enterprise architecture, scientific research and analyses, and cybersecurity solutions, Federated IT consistently delivers technically excellent, secure, and reliable solutions that empower national security clients to achieve their objectives. "This investment represents a pivotal step in Bridge Defense's mission to create the next-generation systems integrator," said Jack Kilcoyne , co-founder of Bridge Defense. "We will combine the critical services Federated IT provides with in-house software development capabilities to build a hybrid organization capable of delivering exceptional services and developing innovative solutions that address our customers' most pressing challenges." Kyle von Bucholz , CEO of Federated IT, added: "For over 20 years, Federated IT has focused on solving our clients' most complex challenges with integrity and technical excellence. Partnering with Bridge Defense will enable us to take that commitment to the next level by leveraging cutting-edge development capabilities and delivering an even greater impact for the federal agencies we serve." About Bridge Defense Bridge Defense is focused on delivering mission-critical services and innovative software solutions to national security customers. A hybrid systems integrator, Bridge Defense combines excellence in technical services with native development capabilities to deliver comprehensive and transformative solutions to address the rapidly evolving needs of national security customers. Bridge Defense is led by a team of Special Operations veterans with deep expertise in technology and government services. The company is headquartered in the Northeast, with a growing presence in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit Bridge-Defense.com . About Federated IT Federated IT is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. government. Federated IT enables defense, national security, and federal law enforcement clients to expand, improve, and strengthen critical IT infrastructure and mission system capabilities within the Tier Ill - IV Enterprise IT Operations and Cyber Security domains. Federated IT's project portfolio includes the customization and delivery of optimized cloud computing, data center operations and migration, enterprise architecture, scientific research and analyses, and cybersecurity solutions. Federated IT is headquartered in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit FederatedIT.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bridge-defense-announces-strategic-investment-in-federated-it-302314581.html SOURCE Bridge Defense
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Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on who can operate them and where they can be flown. No-fly zones are enforced around airports, military installations, nuclear plants, certain landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, and sports stadiums during games. Not everybody follows the rules. Sightings at airports have shut down flights in a few instances. Reported sightings of what appear to be drones flying over New Jersey at night in recent weeks have created anxiety among some residents, in part because it is not clear who is operating them or why. Some state and local officials have called for stricter rules to govern drones. After receiving reports of drone activity last month near Morris County, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary bans on drone flights over a golf course in Bedminster , New Jersey, that is owned by President-elect Donald Trump, and over Picatinny Arsenal Military Base . The FAA says the bans are in response to requests from “federal security partners.” Who regulates drones? The FAA is responsible for the regulations governing their use , and Congress has written some requirements into law. Who enforces the rules? With a 2018 law, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act, Congress gave certain agencies in the Homeland Security and Justice departments authority to counter threats from unmanned aircraft to protect the safety of certain facilities. New drones must be outfitted with equipment allowing law enforcement to identify the operator, and Congress gave the agencies the power to detect and take down unmanned aircraft that they consider dangerous. The law spells out where the counter-drone measures can be used, including “national special security events” such as presidential inaugurations and other large gatherings of people. What does it take to become a drone pilot? To get a “remote pilot certificate,” you must be at least 16 years old, be proficient in English, pass an aeronautics exam, and not suffer from a ”mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system.” Are drones allowed to fly at night? Yes, but the FAA imposes restrictions on nighttime operations. Most drones are not allowed to fly at night unless they are equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible for at least 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). Are drones a hazard? Over the past decade, pilots have reported hundreds of close calls between drones and airplanes including airline jets. In some cases, airplane pilots have had to take evasive action to avoid collisions. Drones buzzing over a runway caused flights to be stopped at London’s Gatwick Airport during the Christmas travel rush in 2018 and again in May 2023 . Police dismissed the idea of shooting down the drones, fearing that stray bullets could kill someone. Advances in drone technology have made it harder for law enforcement to find rogue drone operators — bigger drones in particular have more range and power. Will drone rules get tougher? Some state and local officials in New Jersey are calling for stronger restrictions because of the recent sightings, and that has the drone industry worried. Scott Shtofman, director of government affairs at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, said putting more limits on drones could have a “chilling effect” on “a growing economic engine for the United States.” “We would definitely oppose anything that is blindly pushing for new regulation of what are right now legal drone operations,” he said. AirSight, a company that sells software against “drone threats,” says more than 20 states have enacted laws against privacy invasion by drones, including Peeping Toms. Will Austin, president of Warren County Community College in New Jersey, and founder of its drone program, says it's up to users to reduce public concern about the machines. He said operators must explain why they are flying when confronted by people worried about privacy or safety. “It's a brand new technology that's not really understood real well, so it will raise fear and anxiety in a lot of people,” Austin said. “We want to be good professional aviators and alleviate that.” ___ Associated Press reporter Rebecca Santana in Washington, D.C., contributed. David Koenig, The Associated PressBOSTON (AP) — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen , who made the grab while falling into the end zone behind a pair of defenders for a game-winning 48-yard TD. Flutie and many of his 1984 teammates were honored on the field during BC’s 41-21 victory over North Carolina before the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, the anniversary of the Eagles’ Miracle in Miami. “There’s no way its been 40 years,” Flutie told The Associated Press on the sideline a few minutes before he walked out with some of his former teammates to be recognized after a video of The Play was shown on the scoreboards. It’s a moment and highlight that’s not only played throughout decades of BC students and fans, but around the college football world. “What is really so humbling is that the kids 40 years later are wearing 22 jerseys, still,” Flutie said of his old number. “That amazes me.” That game was played on national TV the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ironic thing is it was originally scheduled for earlier in the season before CBS paid Rutgers to move its game against Miami, thus setting up the BC-Miami post-holiday matchup. “It shows you how random some things are, that the game was moved,” Flutie said. “The game got moved to the Friday after Thanksgiving, which was the most watched game of the year. We both end up being nationally ranked and up there. All those things lent to how big the game itself was, and made the pass and the catch that much more relevant and remembered because so many people were watching.” There’s a statue of Flutie winding up to make The Pass outside the north gates at Alumni Stadium. Fans and visitors can often be seen taking photos there. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it up. “It brings a smile to my face every time we talk about it.” A week after the game-ending Flutie pass, the Eagles beat Holy Cross and before he flew off to New York to accept the Heisman. They went on to win the 49th Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. “Forty years seem almost like incomprehensible,” said Phalen, also standing on the sideline a few minutes after the game started. “I always say to Doug: ‘Thank God for social media. It’s kept it alive for us.”’ Earlier this week, current BC coach Bill O’Brien, 55, was asked if he remembered where he was 40 years ago. “We were eating Thanksgiving leftovers in my family room,” he said. “My mom was saying a Rosary in the kitchen because she didn’t like Miami and wanted BC to win. My dad, my brother and I were watching the game. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Everybody remembers where they were for the Hail Mary, Flutie pass.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Khalid has come out as gay (Picture: Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Music star Khalid has come out as gay after being outed by another man. The 26-year-old singer is known for tunes including Young Dumb & Broke and Better. He rose to fame in 2016 with the release of his debut single, Location, and has gone on to sell millions of records, having also been nominated for six Grammys. Despite collaborating with high-profile artists such as Halsey and Benny Blanco, and having over 4.6million followers on X, Khalid is famously private when it comes to his romances. However, the hitmaker felt compelled to address speculation about his sexuality this weekend after fellow artist Hugo D Almonte posted a picture of them together. The Dominican American rapper and singer also divulged explicit details of an alleged sexual liaison between them. Taking to social media amid the swirling rumours, Khalid posted a rainbow Pride flag emoji, adding: 'there yall go. next topic please lol [sic]'. The singer said he was 'outed' by another man (Picture: Daniel DeSlover/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock) Khalid shared a post with his 4.6million X followers (Picture: X) The then responded to a fan who asked if he is gay, writing simply: 'I am! And that's okay'. In a further post, Khalid insisted he is proud of who he is and how he identifies. 'I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let's get... Emily Bashforth
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