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Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizona’s McKale Center. For a few early moments, he looked a little nervous. It was fleeting. Flagg scored 16 points in the second half, finishing with a game-high 24 as No. 12 Duke pulled away for a 69-55 win over No. 17 Arizona. The preseason All-American shot 10 of 22 from the field, grabbed six rebounds and had three assists, two blocks and a steal. 76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday. The Sixers issued a statement on the condition of the 2023 NBA MVP at halftime of Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets, saying the decision to sideline Embiid was made along with the team’s medical staff. Embiid was ruled out prior to Friday’s game against the Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance. The Sixers host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team. Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8. Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Austin Hays, right-hander Kyle Finnegan and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts. Right-hander Jordan Romano, left-hander Patrick Sandoval and outfielders Michael Tauchman and Ramón Laureano also were among the players cut loose, many of whom would have been eligible for salary arbitration. Washington cut right-hander Tanner Rainey, its last remaining player from the 2019 World Series champions. Finnegan and Hays are former All-Stars. US ski star Shiffrin leads World Cup slalom after 1st run and closes in on career win No. 99 GURGL, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin closed in on what would be the American ski star’s career win No. 99 by setting the pace in the opening run of a women’s World Cup slalom. Shiffrin wasn’t clean going into the steep of the Kirchenkar course but gained time on all competitors with a near-flawless finish section. Wendy Holdener was fastest at the first two splits and the Swiss racer trailed Shiffrin by 0.13 seconds at the finish. Shiffrin says she was feeling "a little bit funky on some spots.” A victory would give Shiffrin five chances to compete for win No. 100 during a North American sweep of the World Cup starting next week. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Las Vegas and Verstappen nips Norris in championship battle LAS VEGAS (AP) — George Russell put Mercedes on the pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in an upset over teammate Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton was fastest in the first two practice sessions with Russell fastest in Friday night’s third and final session. But come qualifying, Hamilton made two mistakes in the final group and wound up a distant 10th. Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc seemed to sweep the front row until Russell’s late lap pushed Sainz to second. Pierre Gasly slid into third, and Leclerc wound up fourth. Championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull qualified fifth for Saturday night's race. Verstappen needs only to score three points more than challenger Lando Norris to win his fourth straight world championship. Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Dec. 22 game against the Denver Broncos flexed to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday’s announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the Thursday night spot. The league amended its policy last season where Thursday night games in Weeks 13 through 17 could be flexed with at least 28 days notice prior to the game. The matchup of AFC West division rivals bumps the game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to Sunday afternoon. Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver for 7th straight season CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott has been named NASCAR's most popular driver for the seventh straight year. He was announced Friday at NASCAR's annual season-ending awards ceremony. It's the only major NASCAR award determined solely by the vote of race fans. Elliott beat out Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson and Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney, per results released by the National Motorsports Press Association. Bill Elliott, Chase's father who is nicknamed “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville,” was named NASCAR’s most popular driver a record 16 times before removing his name from the ballot. Either an Elliott or Earnhardt has won NASCAR’s most popular driver award for 34 consecutive years. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.”The FBI should have gathered and disseminated more intelligence about extremists ahead of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, a government watchdog report said Thursday. The report from the Justice Department inspector general identified no major intelligence failures but found the FBI should have known more about the plans for violence among the thousands of protesters who stormed the Capitol after a fiery speech by then-President Donald Trump. “We found that the FBI effectively carried out its tactical support function on Jan. 6,” said the 88-page report . The report also found that the FBI failed to scour its 56 field offices across the country for relevant intelligence, a key failing. FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate told investigators that the lack of such a canvass was a “basic step that was missed.” The probe also mostly shot down a major Jan. 6 conspiracy theory when it said no FBI agents or employees orchestrated the protests or entrapped others into joining the attack, which was designed to block Congress from certifying President Biden’s win over Trump in the 2020 election. It did confirm that 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, and four of those entered either the building or a restricted area outside. But it said none had been authorized to do so, or to break the law or encourage others to do so. Right-wing figures have claimed the attack was a so-called “fed-surrection,” suggesting that law enforcement agents impersonated Trump supporters or far right-wing activists as a way of entrapping innocent rallygoers into committing crimes like invading the Capitol or attacking police. The inspector general recommends in the report that the FBI reassess its procedures to prepare for potential domestic security issues that are not designated as a national special security event like Jan. 6. The report is likely one of the final large-scale official assessments of the shocking events of Jan. 6, which amounts to the first time in American history that a president tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to his successor. Hundreds of people have been convicted of various crimes in connection to the attack, including a handful of far right-wing figures who have received lengthy prison sentences . Trump has vowed to pardon most of the convicted attackers when he returns to the White House after winning the 2024 election. A congressional panel held highly publicized hearings on the attack and produced a lengthy report that harshly criticized Trump. Trump has vowed to retaliate against the lawmakers. Panel chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) insisted he did nothing wrong but said Thursday he would accept a preemptive pardon if offered one. Special counsel Jack Smith launched a federal criminal investigation that charged Trump with several federal crimes . But he dropped the case after Trump’s win, citing policies barring prosecution of a sitting president. The president-elect still faces several civil suits accusing him of orchestrating the violence, but it remains to be seen if they will proceed once he is back in office.
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India’s security industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technological innovation and rising demand for advanced solutions. IFSEC India 2024, held from December 12–14 in Delhi, featured over 300 security brands showcasing innovations in video surveillance, biometrics, AI-powered technologies, and integrated systems . The event highlighted key trends such as AI-driven facial recognition, automated monitoring, and data analytics. Experts noted increasing demand for smart security applications in homes, vehicles, and urban infrastructure. India’s electronic security market is projected to grow from $2.56 billion in 2024 to $7.36 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 23.57%. Yogesh Mudras, managing director of Informa Markets in India, emphasized the impact of AIoT technologies in revolutionizing surveillance solutions. He noted the Indian CCTV market, valued at $3.98 billion in 2024, is expected to reach $10.17 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 20.6%. Pankaj Jain, senior group director at Informa Markets, highlighted the growth of video surveillance and access control systems, particularly through smart city initiatives. Strategic collaborations, including India-UK partnerships in cybersecurity and quantum technologies, were also discussed to address emerging security challenges. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
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