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Pakistan agrees to host ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Under ‘Hybrid Model’ with conditionsMUMBAI: It’s not Delhi, but on Thursday Mumbai came close. A curtain of haze rolled in and hung heavy over many parts of Mumbai, alarming citizens as visibility was poorer than usual. Social media buzzed with comments and images of Mumbai lost in a haze, now a regular feature in winter in this metropolis. On Thursday, however, the haze was particularly dense and murky. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received an unusually high number of complaints regarding poor air quality. Some citizens were alarmed, many were angry. The 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), taken at 4pm, was 160, in the ‘moderate’ category, but that was no comfort, as visibility had plummeted. Scientists say this is merely an average figure and AQI varies widely across the city. For instance, Siddharth Nagar in Worli had the worst short spikes. Here, particulate matter of PM10 size reflected an AQI between 401 and 500, characterised as severe, from 7am to 10am. Consequently, AQI here yo-yoed between ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’, breaching permissible levels several times over. Similarly, Navy Nagar in Colaba too experienced PM10 levels , in the ‘poor’ category on the AQI scale, from 10am till sundown. In Borivali West, PM2.5 levels were over AQI 300 – in the very poor category – from 9am to 8pm. Malad West was similarly plagued with very poor levels of PM2.5. Deonar spiked into the very poor zone with PM 2.5 levels, from 9am to 11am. BKC saw a spike in PM2.5 and PM10 levels, to ‘poor’ levels, between 8am till noon. Kandivali West, Sewri and Mazgaon were in the ‘poor’ category for almost 24 hours. Worse, air pollution monitors in areas where complaints had poured in, such as Worli, Deonar, Bandra and Shivaji Nagar, were either not working or only partially functional. As a result, AQI in these areas were not taken into account in the city’s overall average AQI. Weather scientists say haze is essentially a combination of local weather conditions, suspended particulate matter such as dust, and gaseous emissions from vehicles and other sources. A unique combination of these on Thursday resulted in a hazy curtain of low visibility that draped Mumbai. According to a scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, “Low temperatures and low wind speeds together result in a drop in natural ventilation. Also, right now, Mumbai’s air has high moisture content, which causes aerosols to swell and get trapped in the air. This creates haze,” he said. Sushma Nair, scientist at the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), agreed. “A Western Disturbance is approaching Mumbai, bringing in cloudy weather with a lot of moisture from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Suspended particles cling to moisture particles, and do not dissipate easily as winter is always marked by low wind speeds,” said Nair. However, she said, the haze should dissipate in the coming days. As the Western Disturbance passes, the skies will clear up, allowing day time temperatures to rise. However, night time temperatures will drop further, as moisture in the air will decrease, allowing the air to cool, Nair explained, adding that the change will be gradual. But Mumbai’s rising pollutions levels, a major factor producing haze, are undeniable. Anumita Roy, executive director of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), said, “The haze is due to the combination of pollution and atmospheric conditions in winter. Air is trapped and pollution builds up.” She added, “But the root cause is rising emissions from traffic, construction activity, peripheral industries, burning of waste, etc. If there is no action plan to systematically and drastically reduce this throughout the year, air pollution will have severe health consequences for the population.” Meanwhile, the BMC tried to tamp down the dust and other particulate matter on the city’s streets, but it made little difference on Thursday. “Around 263km of roads were washed using 188 machines, water tankers, misting machines, mechanical sweepers, litter picker machines and e-sweepers,” said an official. “Around 197 tonnes of construction and demolition debris was also picked up and transported to the debris processing facility.”
Fresh strife between IIT Kharagpur administration and teachers’ bodyAAP MLA Naresh Balyan Arrested Over Extortion Case In DelhiGurgaon: The final survey for the new metro line between Millennium City Centre and Cyber City started on Thursday. Officials said they "hope to complete" the survey in 15 days. On Tuesday, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the construction work would begin on May 1 next year and will take four years to complete. It will be the first metro extension project to come up in the city in seven years. A team of officials from Systra India — appointed as the detailed design consultant for the metro project, along with officials from Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), GMDA and DHBVN — carried out the survey of the route between Millennium City Centre and Cyber Park. During the survey, officials identified underground utilities, including water pipelines, stormwater drainage, sewer networks, treated water pipelines, power utilities and other infrastructure that fall along the alignment of the proposed metro route. The officials said the findings will help map out necessary adjustments or relocations of utilities to accommodate the metro project construction. The ongoing survey will be completed within 15 days, following which the metro authority will finalise the proposed alignment and begin preparing estimates for utility relocation work. A GMRL official said, "We have started the final survey to finalise the alignment of the metro corridor and its 27 stations." "The alignment passes through high-density areas and assessing every utility — be it water pipelines, power lines, or drainage — is crucial before work begins. This will ensure minimal disruption during the project's execution," the official said. The GRML official said, "In some sections, the right of way has been adequately available, while others may require road widening. Similarly, there are HT towers that fall in the alignment and need to be relocated. We are hoping to complete the survey within the next 15 days. Only then will cost estimates be prepared for the utility shifting." The 2.2-km route (covered during the survey on Thursday) will also have a proposed station in Sector 45 besides Millenium City Centre and Cyber Park in Sector 39. These three stations will cater to the major residential and business hubs of Sectors 39, 41, 44 and 45. GPS technology is being used to map the exact location of metro stations and their infrastructure, including the entry and exit gates of each station. Additionally, a 500-metre buffer zone along the metro corridor's route and intersecting roads will be surveyed to facilitate smooth intermodal transfers. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .
Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Tyrese Hunter scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime to lead Memphis to a 99-97 overtime win against two-time defending national champion and second-ranked UConn in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Hunter shot 7 of 10 from 3-point range for the Tigers, who were 12 of 22 from beyond at the arc as a team. PJ Haggerty had 22 points and five assists, Colby Rogers had 19 points and Dain Dainja scored 14. Tarris Reed Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench for the Huskies. Alex Karaban had 19 points and six assists, and Jaylin Stewart scored 16. Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship in Las Vegas this week. His order also upholds the seedings and pairings in the tournament. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players against the Mountain West Conference challenging the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by the New York Post, was subject to a successful physical. An All-Star with Seattle in 2021, Kikuchi was 9-10 with a 4.05 ERA this year for Toronto and Houston, which acquired him on July 30. Kikuchi was 5-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts with the Astros. He is 41-47 with a 4.57 ERA in six seasons. Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss Indiana should be able to breathe easy. The Hoosiers have very little chance of making it to the Big Ten championship game. In the Southeastern Conference, Georgia has a spot in the league title game but with that comes a lot of worry. Conference title games give teams a chance to hang a banner, but for national title contenders it is an additional chance for a season-wrecking loss — even with an expanded 12-team College Football Playoff field. US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was on the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year's Olympics in France. She’s the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a federal investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti, who has since stepped aside. The 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season with a broken collarbone HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the rest of the season with a broken collarbone. Pierce said Aidan O’Connell is on injured reserve with a broken thumb. He could be available to start when the Raiders visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. The Raiders also could turn to Desmond Ridder. He replaced Minshew when he was injured late in Sunday’s 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll for first time in history UCLA has earned the school's first No. 1 ranking in in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. The Bruins knocked off the previous top team, South Carolina, which had held the No. 1 spot for the previous 23 polls. UCLA moved up four spots. UConn remained No. 2. Notre Dame pulled off its own upset, beating then-No. 3 USC and moving up to third. South Carolina dropped to fourth, Texas is fifth and USC fell to sixth. Iowa is in the poll for the first time in the post-Caitlin Clark era, coming in at No. 22. Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25 Kansas remained solidly entrenched at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll ahead of its showdown with Duke in Las Vegas. The Jayhawks received 51 of 62 first-place votes from the national panel of media, putting them well ahead of two-time reigning national champion UConn, which was second with six first-place votes. Gonzaga was third with two first-place votes, Auburn was next with three, and Iowa State rounded out a top five that was unchanged from the previous week. Xavier, Ole Miss and Mississippi State entered the poll at the expense of Illinois, St. John's and Rutgers. Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Any Texas or Texas A&M player who grew up in the state has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894. But for more than a decade it has been only ghostly memories of great games and great plays made by heroes of the distant past. That changes this week when one of college football’s great rivalries is reborn after a 12-year hiatus. Third-ranked Texas plays at No. 20 Texas A&M with a berth in the conference championship game on the line.The integration of artificial intelligence into international development is beginning to move from speculative discussion to practical application. At the 2024 Australasian AID Conference, one session explored how AI tools are being developed and tested to enhance development policy and programming, with potentially interesting implications for how aid organisations analyse problems and make decisions. Two organisations with an interest in this field – Dragonfly Thinking and the Development Intelligence Lab — demonstrated how structured AI applications could augment “analog” (that is, human) analysis while avoiding some of the pitfalls commonly associated with AI adoption. Miranda Forsyth, co-founder of Dragonfly Thinking and a professor at ANU’s School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet), described her journey from AI sceptic to innovator. Despite being “one of the most non-technological people around,” Forsyth’s collaboration with Professor Anthea Roberts led to the development of an AI platform that helps users think through complex development challenges. At the heart of their approach is the “Triple R Framework” – based on an examination of risks, rewards, and resilience. Unlike binary or pro-versus-con approaches such as SWOT or cost-benefit analysis, this framework adds a third dimension, resilience, that takes into account how systems change over time. Risks arise at the intersection of threats, vulnerabilities and exposure, while rewards arise at the intersection of opportunities, capabilities and access. The resilience element involves three distinct capacities: absorptive (for immediate responses), adaptive (for real-time strategy adjustments), and transformative (for system-level changes). What distinguishes Dragonfly Thinking from conventional AI tools is its cognitive architecture, which is layered over large language models like ChatGPT. Rather than simply generating responses, the system guides users through a process of structured analysis and incorporates multiple perspectives – much like its namesake insect’s compound eyes, which provide 360-degree vision. Forsyth demonstrated the platform’s application to a consideration of sorcery accusation-related violence in Papua New Guinea, showing how it could help analyse social media’s role in either driving or preventing violence. The system helps users think through immediate threats (like viral videos of violence), exposure factors and vulnerabilities, as well as opportunities for human rights defenders to counter harmful narratives. The Canberra-based Development Intelligence Lab has been experimenting with this technology over the past year, testing whether combining “analog analysts” (again, those are people) with AI can produce better policy analysis. CEO Bridi Rice shared results from an experiment where analysts with no particular expertise in development economics, under time pressure, were tasked with analysing middle-income traps in Southeast Asia. Within just two hours, using the Dragonfly platform, the team produced an analysis that development economists validated as providing solid insights. Notably, the AI-assisted analysis offered a more comprehensive view than some human analysts might have, given their self-recognised tendency to focus predominantly on either risks or opportunities, depending on their disciplinary background. Rice emphasised that the tool’s primary value lies not so much in the efficiency gains it offers but in its ability to help people “think better” and, perhaps, make better decisions. While acknowledging serious concerns about AI bias – particularly in relation to Western knowledge dominance and the limited incorporation of local perspectives – she argued that the technology shows promise in overcoming some of the disciplinary and institutional biases that can plague policy discussions. The organisations’ experience offered some lessons for development organisations considering AI adoption. First, while AI can enhance efficiency in routine tasks such as document synthesis, its greatest potential might lie in improving the quality of analytical and decision-making processes. Second, while bias remains a significant concern, structured analytical frameworks can also help reveal and potentially overcome certain types of institutional and disciplinary biases. It was noted that one of the more promising aspects of the technology could be its potential to enhance local voice and perspective in development decision-making – not least as a result of AI’s rapidly advancing translation capability. The Development Intelligence Lab’s “Southeast Asia Pulse Check” project, which aggregates expert insights from up to 50 people in each Southeast Asian country, demonstrates how AI tools might help bridge the gap between local knowledge and policy formulation. This could be particularly valuable for smaller nations that lack extensive research and policy analysis capability. The platform’s ability to analyse issues from multiple perspectives could also help address a common criticism of development programming – that it often reflects donor preconceptions rather than local realities. By systematically incorporating different viewpoints and knowledge systems, AI-assisted analysis could help development practitioners better understand and respond to local contexts. Both organisations announced initiatives for 2025, including an “AI in development” discussion group open to practitioners and researchers, and opportunities for other organisations to partner with them on using the technology for specific policy challenges. They’re also working to incorporate more diverse knowledge sources and perspectives into the system, including exploring ways to better capture and integrate oral knowledge and indigenous perspectives. However, some difficult questions remain about AI’s role in development. These include managing its intensive energy requirements – with AI searches consuming approximately ten times the energy of standard internet searches – and ensuring appropriate incorporation of indigenous and local knowledge. Both presenters were at pains to emphasise that AI should complement rather than replace deep consultation and local engagement in development program design and implementation. A further consideration is how to maintain appropriate human oversight as these tools become more sophisticated. As Rice noted, while some senior policy makers are already impressed with the quality of AI-assisted analysis, the goal is to enhance rather than replace human judgment in decision-making. AI is an assistive technology, not a replacement for human experience and judgement. The development community — like pretty much all other non-corporate users — will also need to grapple with questions of access and equity in AI adoption. As tools become more sophisticated and valuable for policy analysis and program design, ensuring equitable access across different development organisations and contexts will be crucial. This includes considering how smaller organisations and those in developing countries can benefit from these technologies without being disadvantaged by resource constraints. So far, the collaboration between Dragonfly Thinking and the Development Intelligence Lab suggests that thoughtful AI adoption, focused on augmenting rather than replacing human capabilities, has the potential to help development practitioners navigate increasingly complex challenges more effectively. This article appeared first on Devpolicy Blog (devpolicy.org), from the Development Policy Centre at The Australian National University. n Robin Davies is a Professor of the Australian National University and Editor of the Devpolicy Blog. The views expressed are his and are not necessarily shared by this newspaper.
Former ICE Director Jonathan Fahey breaks down how the new administration can work with Democrats to tackle the crisis, including ending birthright citizenship, and reacts to more mysterious drones appearing over New Jersey. EXCLUSIVE : Nearly 40,000 Chinese nationals are among more than 1.4 million noncitizens who have deportation orders but who are not currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, according to new figures obtained by Fox News. The numbers show that there are currently 1,445,549 foreign nationals who are on ICE’s non-detained docket and have final orders of removal as of Nov. 24, 2024. The non-detained docket includes noncitizens who have final orders of removal or are going through removal proceedings but are not in ICE custody. There are currently more than 7 million people on that docket, which includes those who are incarcerated by federal, state or local law enforcement but not by ICE. Those in ICE custody are on the detained docket. NUMBERS OF AFGHANS, CHINESE COMING THROUGH KEY MIGRANT CROSSING SURGED SINCE 2021: REPORT (Immigration and Customs Enforcement/File) The top countries of nationals on the list include Mexico (252,044), Guatemala (253,413), Honduras (261,651) and El Salvador (203,822.) But other countries include China, which has 37,908 nationals on the docket with final orders of removal. Other countries include Haiti (32,363), Iran (2,618), Pakistan (7,76), Uzbekistan, (975) and Venezuela (22,749.) China is a geopolitical foe of the U.S., and Republicans have expressed concern about the potential for espionage or cyberattacks from Chinese Communist Party members who infiltrate the U.S. Last week, the Justice Department alleged that an illegal immigrant from China shipped weapons to North Korea from California. Lawmakers have asked for a breakdown of nationalities as well as categories of reasons that make it difficult to deport them. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FROM CHINA SHIPPED WEAPONS TO NORTH KOREA FROM CALIFORNIA: DOJ Incoming border czar Tom Homan is tasked with leading the Trump administration's mass deportation operation. (Dr. Phil Podcast YouTube channel) The number of illegal immigrants on the non-detained docket has soared from 3.7 million in fiscal 2021 to nearly 4.8 million in fiscal 2022 to more than 7 million in fiscal 2023. While many of the non-detained dockets are recent arrivals, others may have been in the country for decades. In an accompanying note, ICE said it is unable to provide case-specific reasons, but there are several reasons why ICE may not be able to remove those with final orders of removal. They include appeals and those who have been given another form of deportation protection. It also includes those on Alternatives to Detention programs. "Noncitizens may pursue a form of relief or protection from removal, which may include asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture. If a noncitizen is granted any form of relief from removal, ICE is unable to effectuate the removal," the note said. According to the agency, around 55% of those final orders are executable due to the above factors. That is also a fluid number, because factors in a case can change. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF THE BORDER SECURITY CRISIS It also noted that a number of countries will not accept flights of nationals being returned. Currently, it labels 15 countries as "uncooperative": Bhutan, Burma, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Laos, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Russia, Somalia and Venezuela. Meanwhile, it considers an additional 11 countries to be at risk of non-compliance: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Gabon, Gambia, Iraq, Jamaica, Nicaragua, South Sudan, St. Lucia and Vietnam. House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green on Wednesday accused the Biden administration of having "hamstrung" ICE's ability to detain and remove illegal immigrants. "These devastating numbers are yet more incontrovertible proof of this reality, and should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers. It is absolutely critical that Congress fully support the incoming Trump administration’s efforts to undo this damage and once again enforce our immigration laws and secure our borders," he said in a statement to Fox. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The numbers offer a glimpse into the variety of challenges that the incoming Trump administration faces as it seeks to establish a historic mass deportation operation after it takes office in January. Border czar Tom Homan told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that public safety threats will be the priority, but officials have also said that no illegal immigrant is off the table when it comes to deportation. The administration also faces challenges in international diplomacy and dealing with countries refusing to take back their illegal immigrants. The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it has conducted another removal flight to China, marking the fourth flight in less than six months to the communist nation. Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security. He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter .
Justin Trudeau had an "excellent conversation" with Donald Trump at the president-elect's Florida estate, Canada's prime minister said Saturday, as the United States' neighbors scramble to blunt the impact of Trump's trade threats. Trudeau flew for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, after Trump earlier this week announced plans for import tariffs against Canada and Mexico and rival China. "It was an excellent conversation," Trudeau told reporters Saturday morning as he was leaving a hotel in West Palm Beach to catch a flight back to Canada. Trudeau was the latest high-profile guest of Trump, whose impending second term -- which starts in January -- is already overshadowing the last few months of President Joe Biden's administration. A photograph released by Pennsylvania Senator-elect David McCormick showed Trump and Trudeau side-by-side at table, surrounded by a dozen guests including Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump's pick for commerce secretary, and Mike Waltz, his choice for national security advisor. In a social media post on Monday, Trump said he would slap a 25 percent tariff on Mexico and Canada, accusing the two US neighbors of allowing an "invasion" of the United States by illicit drugs, namely fentanyl, and undocumented migrants. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with Trump by phone on Wednesday, though the two leaders' accounts of the conversation differed drastically. Trump claimed that Mexico's left-wing president had "agreed to stop migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border." Sheinbaum later said she had discussed US-supported anti-migration policies that have long been in place in Mexico. She said that after that, the talks had no longer revolved around the threat of tariff hikes, downplaying the risk of a trade war. Billions in trade Biden warned that same day that Trump's tariff threats could "screw up" Washington's relationships with Ottawa and Mexico City. "I think it's a counterproductive thing to do," Biden told reporters. For Canada, the stakes of any new tariffs are high. More than three-quarters of Canadian exports, or Can$592.7 billion ($423 billion), went to the United States last year, and nearly two million Canadian jobs are dependent on trade. A Canadian government source told AFP that Canada is considering possible retaliatory tariffs against the United States. Some analysts have suggested Trump's tariff threat may be bluster, or an opening salvo in future trade negotiations. But Trudeau rejected those views when he spoke with reporters earlier in Prince Edward Island province. "Donald Trump, when he makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out," Trudeau said. "There's no question about it." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the worldFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — If Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has given any thought to the possibility of clinching a playoff berth in his first season with the team with a win at New England on Saturday, he isn't letting it show. “Just attacking, that’s our mindset. Win the next game," he said. Harbaugh's relative silence on the topic isn't a total departure from his usual business-first approach, but there could also be something else at play. Aside from wrapping up what would be Harbaugh’s fourth postseason trip in five years as an NFL head coach, since the Chargers (9-6) have the tiebreaker over the Denver Broncos but not against the Pittsburg Steelers, Los Angeles would appear destined to be the sixth seed in the postseason. That would mean a trip to Baltimore and a possible Harbaugh Bowl 4 matchup opposite older brother and Ravens coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens beat the Chargers earlier this season 30-23. But first things first. And that's taking care of the Patriots (3-12), who have lost five straight games but showed several signs of offensive improvement during their 24-21 loss at Buffalo last week. Jim Harbaugh sees a dangerous group. And his players say they are locked in on the present. “Always one week at a time. We’ve got a lot of respect for this Patriots team," Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said. "We know we’re going on the road and have to be prepared for everything.” If the Patriots are going to play the role of spoiler, it must start with rookie quarterback Drake Maye. He has thrown a touchdown pass in seven consecutive games, tied with Jim Plunkett (1971) for the longest such streak by a rookie in franchise history. But he has also thrown at least one interception in each of the past seven games. Overall, the Patriots have a minus-9 turnover margin. The Patriots did score 14 points in the first half during last week’s loss at Buffalo. Still, New England's offense has had trouble finishing drives, scoring touchdowns on only 47.7% of its chances in the red zone. Maye said that doesn't mean he plans to be timid over the final two games. “I think there’s definitely a way we need to cut down turnovers,” he said. “That starts with me protecting the football and throwing it incomplete or throwing it in the dirt or little things like that. I’m still going to be aggressive.” The Chargers could have a major weapon return in running back J.K. Dobbins, who has been on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury against Baltimore on Nov. 25. With Dobbins out of the lineup, the Bolts have struggled to have any consistency on offense. Los Angeles has averaged only 74.8 rushing yards in the past four games, which is quite a drop from the 118.1 they were generating before Dobbins’ injury. Dobbins was listed as questionable, while Gus Edwards — who rushed for two touchdowns and a season-high 68 yards in last Thursday’s win over Denver — was ruled out with an ankle injury. Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins would likely take over in the backfield if Dobbins also can't play. Justin Herbert, who has 20,466 career passing yards, needs 153 yards to surpass Peyton Manning for the most in a player's first five seasons in league history. Ladd McConkey is 40 yards away from becoming the first Chargers rookie receiver to reach 1,000 yards since Keenan Allen in 2013. The Chargers have won 11 of their past 13 when playing in the Eastern time zone, including last year’s 6-0 victory over the Patriots. Los Angeles has five of its nine games on Eastern time this season for the first time since 2005. They are trying to become the ninth team since 1988 on Pacific time to win at least four games when having to travel at least three time zones. The Chargers have given up two touchdowns and a field goal on the first possession in the last three games. They allowed only one touchdown on an opening drive in the first 12 games. Another cause for concern is that the Bolts have given up scores on the first two series in back-to-back games. AP Sports Writer Joe Reedy in Los Angeles contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
UN General Assembly calls for 'unconditional' ceasefire in GazaWest Virginia expected to hire Rich Rodriguez, bringing former coach back from Jacksonville StateJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday (December 13, 2024) extended the terms of two Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) of two varsities in the Union Territory (UT) as their Chancellor. However, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is the Pro-Chancellor of these varsities, was reportedly “bypassed” while these decisions were made. In an order, Mr. Sinha extended the tenure of the V-C of Sher-I-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology- Kashmir (SKUAST-K) for a period of two years. “In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 25 (2) of the Sher-I-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Act, 1982, I, Manoj Sinha, Chancellor, Sher-I-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, hereby extend the tenure of Prof. Nazir Ganaie, Vice Chancellor, Sher-I-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, for a period of two (02) years w.e.f. 16.12.2024, the date of completion of his existing term as the Vice Chancellor, SKUAST Kashmir,” reads the order. In another order, L-G Sinha approved extension of the term of Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor of Jammu University (JU), by three years. Silent turf war These decisions have once again brought to the fore the silent turf war between the newly-elected CM and the Raj Bhawan. Official sources close to the CM office confirmed that Mr. Abdullah was not taken onboard while making these decisions despite the CM being the Pro-Chancellor of these varsities. Officials said the normal scheme of things required a consultation between the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor over selection or extension of term of V-Cs. They said the CM office may have reservations about the extension of the term of Mr. Ganaie due to “pending complaints against him with the General Administration Department (GAD)“. In November, the Kashmir University (KU) decided to postpone interviews of shortlisted candidates for Assistant Professor positions after the elected government expressed reservations, citing rules that barred the V-C from holding such interviews with only five months of his tenure left. However, a fresh notification decided to go ahead with the interviews at the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat. Published - December 13, 2024 11:56 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Jammu / Jammu and Kashmir
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David Woiwod has been named as the successor of Matt Doran as the co-host of Weekend Sunrise . The seasoned broadcaster, who returned from the US this week where he has been based for the past five years as 7NEWS US bureau chief. From Saturday, he will sit alongside Monique Wright . Woiwod was Sunrise’s resident Melbourne reporter for four years before his stint in the 7NEWS Los Angeles bureau. He said: “Five years on the road as a foreign correspondent covering the world’s biggest events has prepared me for the major stories, early hours and bad coffee that 3am starts demand – I’m excited and ready. “In all seriousness, this is a thrilling full-circle moment for me. I’m beyond excited to return to the Sunrise family and to keep telling the stories that matter most to Australians. “Mon is the most talented, generous, hilarious and wickedly smart person to work with and I look forward to riding her coattails until the bosses notice. Aussies lead busy lives, so to be invited into their homes on precious weekend mornings is a privilege not lost on me.” “We’re delighted to welcome David back to the Sunrise family and can’t wait to begin this exciting new chapter with him at the helm of Weekend Sunrise,” Sarah Stinson , Seven’s director of morning television, said. “David’s depth of experience, strong work ethic and authentic warmth make him the perfect choice for this role. He’s a passionate storyteller, he delivers news with integrity, and he has an outrageous sense of humour. Viewers are in for an entertaining ride!” she said. Wright added: “I’ve been a big fan of Woi for years, particularly his ability to move between reporting in a war zone, to covering American politics, natural disasters, interviewing the biggest celebrities on earth and everything in between. “But all of that is insignificant to the awe I felt witnessing his moves on the dance floor at a Sunrise Christmas Party a few years ago. I even think he crowd-surfed at one point. Massive respect. I can’t wait to spend weekends with such a legend. ”Hailing from Melbourne, Woiwod is no stranger to the intensity of live reporting having spent two decades covering the biggest stories in Australia and around the world. Woiwod most recently spent two months in Israel during the war and notably faced rocket fire from Hamas while reporting live on air from the Gaza border. As US Bureau Chief, he led 7NEWS’ US Presidential election coverage including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the history-making Republican National Convention, and Joe Biden’s sensational campaign withdrawal. Woiwod has also been at the scene of America’s biggest tragedies – including school shootings in Texas and Tennessee, as well as deadly US race riots and the devastation caused by hurricanes, wildfires and floods. He gained exclusive access to Cuba’s Guantanamo Bay for the Bali Bomber’s court appearance last year and was also the only Australian journalist on the scene in Canada’s Newfoundland province during the Titan Submersible tragedy. Woiwod reported live from Windsor Castle’s Long Walk during Queen Elizabeth II’s final funeral procession and covered the 2022 Winter Olympics in China under strict COVID isolation. He also led Sunrise’s coverage of New Zealand’s White Island volcanic explosion tragedy in 2019. From Australia’s devastating Black Summer bushfires to Hollywood’s biggest red carpets, Woiwod’s varied work reflects a deep commitment to storytelling often under the most challenging circumstances. – Top image: David Woiwod Keep on top of the most important media, marketing, and agency news each day with the Mediaweek Morning Report – delivered for free every morning to your inbox.Relaxed ModeU.S., Israel exploiting Syria’s instability, says IRGC in statement
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