SOPHIA, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, has arrived at the University of Zimbabwe Diamond Centre, captivating an audience eager to glimpse at the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Known for her ability to engage in human-like conversations, Sophia is no stranger to Africa, having visited several countries on the continent, each with unique outcomes. Her stop in Zimbabwe is significant — it signals the country’s intent to position itself in the global tech landscape. But Sophia’s visit is more than a technological showcase; it challenges us to reflect on what AI means for Africa and the philosophies that underpin our relationship with machines. Sophia’s previous visits to Africa have left an indelible mark. In 2018, she toured Ethiopia, where she met government officials and technology students at the Artificial Intelligence Institute in Addis Ababa. There, she sparked conversations about Ethiopia’s tech sector and the country’s ambition to become a hub for AI innovation in Africa. She also visited Egypt, where she participated in the World Youth Forum, engaging in discussions about youth empowerment, technology and sustainable development. In each country, Sophia’s presence did more than draw crowds — it inspired actionable steps. Ethiopia launched AI-driven initiatives to improve agriculture and healthcare, while Egypt explored integrating AI into government services. Her visits highlight the importance of not merely marvelling at advanced technology but adopting it to address local challenges. The question now is whether Zimbabwe can follow this pattern and turn Sophia’s visit into a catalyst for change and progress. The choice of the University of Zimbabwe Diamond Centre as the venue for Sophia’s unveiling is symbolic. Zimbabwe’s diamond industry is a cornerstone of its economy but often criticised for limited local beneficiation and over-reliance on raw exports. Sophia’s presence invites us to imagine a different future — one where AI and robotics add value to natural resources, increasing transparency, efficiency and sustainability in industries like mining. Sophia herself embodies the potential of AI to enhance human capabilities. Could Zimbabwean innovators create AI systems tailored for local needs, such as robots that improve farming practices or AI-driven tools for urban planning? The opportunity is vast, but it requires more than ambition; it demands investment in education, infrastructure and innovation ecosystems. Sophia’s visit also raises key philosophical questions about our relationship with machines. The French philosopher René Descartes famously declared: “Cogito, ergo sum” (“I think, therefore I am”), distinguishing human beings from machines based on the ability to think. Sophia blurs this line. While she does not “think” in the human sense, her ability to mimic human conversation challenges our understanding of consciousness and intelligence. Sophia’s existence also brings to mind Aristotle’s concept of telos, or purpose. Aristotle believed everything in nature has a purpose that defines its essence. What, then, is the telos of robots like Sophia? Are they mere tools to serve humanity, or do they have a purpose beyond our utility? For Africa, these questions are not academic. As we integrate AI into our societies, we must decide how these technologies fit into our values and priorities. Will they deepen inequalities or empower communities? Will they replace human labour or augment it? The answers depend on the choices we make today. In a country like Zimbabwe, Sophia’s visit inevitably sparks concerns about the future of work. The answer lies in understanding AI as a tool for complementing, not replacing, human effort. Sophia could inspire innovations in health care, where AI-driven tools might support overstretched medical staff, or in education, where AI tutors could bridge gaps in rural schools. These technologies would not take jobs but create new roles requiring skills in programming, maintenance and AI ethics. However, these opportunities come with challenges. Africa must tackle issues of data privacy, algorithmic bias and the digital divide. If AI systems are designed elsewhere and imported wholesale, they risk perpetuating inequalities. Local development of AI systems, informed by African contexts and values, is critical. Sophia’s unveiling in Zimbabwe should not end as a fleeting spectacle. The enthusiasm it generates must translate into tangible actions. The Government, the private sector and academic institutions must collaborate to create an environment where innovation thrives. Countries like Ethiopia have shown that Sophia’s visit can be more than symbolic. Zimbabwe can draw lessons from these examples by investing in AI research and development, creating policies that foster tech start-ups and ensuring that technology serves the broader population. At the same time, Sophia’s visit is a moment for self-reflection. Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole must define their philosophy of technology. Are we content with being consumers of innovation, or do we aim to be creators? Are we building technologies that reflect our unique challenges and strengths, or are we importing solutions that may not fit our needs? Sophia’s visit to Zimbabwe is a reminder that the future is not something that happens to us; it is something we actively shape. Africa’s youthful population, abundant resources and growing tech hubs give it a unique advantage in the global AI race. But realising this potential requires moving from inspiration to action. Let us ensure that this moment is not just about celebrating Sophia but about empowering the next generation of Zimbabwean and African innovators. Sophia is a marvel of engineering, but the real marvel will be the day Zimbabwe unveils its own Sophia — a robot born of African ingenuity, solving African problems and embodying African values. The future is here. It is time for Africa to lead it.Enhanced dual-mode imaging: New transducer delivers ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging simultaneously
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Qatar tribune FD Flam The usual rule of thumb is that stories sell; data doesn’t. But new research suggests that’s not necessarily true. Contrary to the conventional wisdom that numbers are dull and uninspiring, numbers dominate our decisions — on what to buy, whom to hire and where to donate money. A paper published last month in the journal PNAS shows that numbers are so compelling that when making a decision, people will put more weight on relatively trivial attributes if they’re expressed numerically, factoring them in above more relevant information expressed in qualitative form. The researchers call the phenomenon “quantification fixation.” “I think it helps explain why there’s such a move to put a number on everything,” said Katherine Milkman, a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the authors of the paper. For example, think of online purchases — it’s so much easier to compare customer star ratings than to sort through a bunch of descriptive reviews. Right up top, Amazon gives you not just the average rating as a number and a graphic, but also gives you the number of ratings. The paper itself starts out with an impressive number — the researchers conducted 21 different experiments to bolster their conclusions and explore how quantification fixation works in different contexts. In one, volunteers were put in the position of a boss being asked to choose a summer intern. They were told two candidates were comparable in every way except one got a higher grade in management and the other, a higher grade in calculus. When they offered the calculus grade as a number, people tended to hire the candidate with the higher calculus grade, and when they switched and only offered the management grade as a number, the preference flipped. In another experiment, the researchers wanted to see if a fixation on numbers might nudge people to make unprofitable choices. So they asked volunteers again to play the employer and choose from prospective employees to assist them in a game. The winning pairs would get a cash reward. The prospective employees were scored in three skill areas — math, trivia and a geometric reasoning assessment called the angles test. People were again more likely to choose the candidate whose skills had been expressed as a number (rather than, say, as a bar graph with no numbers). They did this even when told that the numbered skill was less relevant to winning — and, as a result, those teams won less money. “I think it’s a brilliant paper,” said Ellen Peters, a former engineer turned psychologist at the University of Oregon. “The stereotype is that people hate numbers, so they’re going to run away from them,” she said. But this and other studies show people prefer using numbers to make decisions. Peters took part in a recent study that showed people were much more likely to share social media posts on climate change if they included numerical information. The numbers made people think the posts were more trustworthy, she said. There’s a lesson here for those of us trying to sell things, or get hired, or even to get elected. If there’s a quality you want people to value, put a number on it. If there’s something you’d rather people ignore, make it qualitative. Perhaps some degree of numeric fixation can explain why, when asked if they’re better off than they were four years ago, voters focus on what’s most quantifiable — the price they see on a carton of eggs. And there’s a lesson for making better decisions about where to spend our money. Do we really care about a 4.5 versus a 4.4? Or are we ignoring other important information — like whether an item suits our kitchen or our wardrobe? Sometimes we imbue more authority in numbers than they deserve. There are some caveats to the “quantification fixation.” Most people have poor intuition for big numbers, so when faced with the cost of a Mars mission or a foreign war, it all sounds expensive whether it adds up to $7 million or $270 billion, let alone anything in the trillions. And numbers don’t work to inspire compassion. Whether it’s deaths from cancer, COVID or natural disasters, people generally don’t muster more compassion for a million than they do for 100,000 or 10,000. But ratings are on the upswing. In the prescient 2010 novel Super Sad True Love Story, by Gary Shteyngart, a future somewhere in the 2020s has become so ratings-obsessed that every time the protagonist walked into a bar, other patrons used a smartphone-like device called an apparat to rate his hotness (always low) and his potential as a long-term mate. What follows is an all-too-plausible scenario of crass consumerism gone wild, economic collapse and terror when all the apparats stop working. The book only got 4 out of 5 Amazon stars, but don’t be turned off by that. It’s just a number. (F D Flam is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering science.) Copy 24/11/2024 10Rio Tinto Group ( OTCMKTS:RTNTF – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,017,700 shares, an increase of 28.6% from the November 30th total of 791,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 636.1 days. Rio Tinto Group Price Performance OTCMKTS:RTNTF opened at $74.91 on Friday. Rio Tinto Group has a 52-week low of $70.17 and a 52-week high of $94.30. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $75.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $77.42. 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Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
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When Jimmy Carter was elected in 1976, he did something no other Democrat has been able to accomplish since — win Texas. Part of his victory can be chalked up to where the state was politically at the time. “We should understand the 1976 election in Texas as part of a gradual transformation that occurred over several decades,” Mark Lawrence, the director of the LBJ Presidential Library, told The Texas Newsroom. It was President Dwight Eisenhower, a Republican, who won Texas in both presidential elections in the 1950s. But the next decade was a different story. In the 1960s it was three Democratic candidates — President John F. Kennedy, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Hubert Humphrey — who won Texas’ popular vote. “But thereafter you see that the state really shifted pretty dramatically toward the Republicans,” Lawrence said. “The one exception was 1976 when Jimmy Carter won by a small margin.” Carter snagged Texas from Republican candidate Gerald Ford by just 4 points. Overall, Carter received 297 electoral votes to Ford’s 240. So, why was Carter the exception? Lawrence cited several elements that contributed to Carter’s victory here, including “Carter’s stature as a white Southerner.” “I think Texas voters, like voters across the South, were inclined to give him a close look, because he looked like them, sounded like them, came from the South — which was somewhat unusual in the history of the United States after the Civil War,” Lawrence said. From left, President Gerald Ford, Lady Bird Johnson and President Jimmy Carter at the LBJ Presidential Library on April 13, 2000. Natasha Altema McNeely, an associate professor of political science at University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, said Carter was also able to win because he garnered the Black and Hispanic votes in states across the South. “His success in Texas is a more specific example of his success across the South,” McNeely said, adding that he also earned the vote of southern non-Hispanic voters and unions. But Carter’s presidency was as short-lived as his support from Texas voters. In his 1980 reelection bid, Carter lost to Republican Ronald Reagan by a landslide. Reagan beat Carter by 14 points in Texas. McNeely said the 1980 political environment created new difficulties for Carter. It was a controversial — and transitional — time in America. “With the candidacy of Ronald Reagan, you have Republicans really emphasizing religious beliefs ... smaller government, more effective government ... states rights,” McNeely said. In contrast, McNeely said Carter’s focus on human rights and social welfare “didn't quite appeal to many voters across the South, including Texas.” Another key moment McNeely said led to Carter’s defeat was the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. That’s when, as the U.S. Department of State describes it, “Iranian students seized the embassy and detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the Chargé d’Affaires to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages.” The Americans were held hostage for 444 days. Many sharply criticized Carter for how he handled the hostage negotiations, including his Republican opponent. While McNeely acknowledges Carter’s significant impact on American politics, she believes his greatest legacy — particularly in Texas — happened after he left the Oval Office. For 35 years, Carter partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for people. In Texas, they built homes after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. “He was here in Texas in 2014 in Dallas, helping to build houses and repair houses,” McNeely said. “So, I think that was one of the many lasting components of his legacy outside of his political career." Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request.
Marc Cucurella dumped his boots in the bin after making two costly slips in the first half of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Tottenham on Sunday. Cucurella fell in possession early in the match and his stumbles allowed Dominic Solanke and then Dejan Kulusevski to score as Spurs raced into a 2-0 lead . The Spanish defender signalled to the Chelsea dugout that he needed to change his boots and rushed over to the sideline to make the switch, disgarding his old footwear in disgust. It worked, with Cucurella not only getting a grip on the wet surface at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but playing his part in Chelsea’s stunning comeback win. Within six minutes, he provided the pass that led to Jadon Sancho scoring for Chelsea to make it 2-1. Chelsea went on to win 4-3 , and Cucurella posted a photo on social media after the match, showing the first set of boots he wore nestled in what appeared to be a dressing-room bin. “It almost slipped away,” Cucurella wrote on Instagram, “but proud of the amazing team effort to turn things around.”( MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) This is an AI-generated image. By Abid Hussain Rather In recent months, the stories of many Ph. D. scholars from various regions of our valley selling dry fruits, juices and other commodities on carts have surfaced and made waves in various circles, especially in the media and on social platforms. These cases have been portrayed as tales of resilience and hard work, framing the young scholars' choices as an inspiration. However, beneath the veil of this heroism lies a sobering reality: a stark failure of the government to harness and utilize human resources effectively as these scholars have not opted for such so-called 'menial' blue-collar services by choice but due to certain compulsions. Instead of becoming a parable of individual determination, this situation raises critical questions about systemic inefficiencies, economic mismanagement, and the lack of opportunities for educated youth, especially people with research background and expertise in teaching at a higher level for many years. When Ph.D. scholars, individuals who have spent years mastering a specialized field of knowledge, are seen selling dry fruits and other commodities on carts for their survival, the initial public reaction often oscillates between surprise and misplaced admiration. Many laud the perseverance and grit of such scholars, labelling them as inspirational for not giving up despite the odds. However, the true narrative is far more disconcerting. The stories of academic scholars forced into so-called 'menial' 'blue-collar' works are not inspirational but rather a glaring failure of the system that has wasted valuable human resources and failed to provide opportunities to its most educated citizens. Pursuing a doctorate degree is no small feat. It demands rigorous academic commitment, years of research, and an unrelenting dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. The scholar often works in a highly specialized field, producing original research that adds to the collective understanding of a discipline. In many cases, Ph.D. scholars make significant sacrifices-financial and personal-delaying family life, accumulating student debt, and enduring the uncertainty of academic research. Given this backdrop, the expectation is that these scholars, once equipped with their hard earned expertise, will contribute significantly to the society. They could become researchers expanding the boundaries of innovation, policy analysts, government decision makers, professors educating future generations, or skilled experts working in diverse sectors like healthcare, technology, or social sciences. The investment a nation makes in these scholars-often in the form of subsidized education or research grants-should ideally yield economic and social returns. However, when Ph.D. holders are found selling dry fruits, juices and other commodities on carts, it exposes a grim reality: the system has failed to integrate them meaningfully into the workforce. This situation underscores several critical issues. It shows that unemployment crisis has been a persistent and chronic problem in Jammu and Kashmir from a long time and its rate is rising with every passing day. According to various reports, the unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir has consistently remained among the highest in India. The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey has revealed that J&K has a 32 percent unemployment rate among youth and a heart-stopping 53.6 percent joblessness among females – both unemployment rates are the highest in India. It is estimated that 25 lakh youngsters are seeking jobs in the UT. The promises of economic development and job creation has not materialized for many. Instead, the reality is different, with thousands of well educated individuals either underemployed or entirely unemployed. The most troubling aspect of this story is the paradox of education without opportunity. The number of Ph.D. scholars being churned out far exceeds the available positions in academia and other government departments. This scenario raises a question mark on the system which fails to provide employment opportunities to highly educated individuals. Education, especially at the doctoral level, is intended to foster skills that can advance society, whether through research, development, or teaching. When those skills are not utilized or supported, society as a whole suffers. Regions that waste their human resources in this manner also risk brain drain. The case of these Ph.D. scholars is a stark reminder of a system that is misaligned and inadequate for meeting the needs of its most capable individuals and the basic reason for this crisis is the lack of strategic investment in employment generating sectors. There has been little effort to create industries that can absorb the educated workforce of our UT. Though the local and central government has, on multiple occasions, promised a new era of development for Jammu and Kashmir. But unfortunately these promises are yet to be fulfilled and the ground reality remains bleak. Job schemes and employment initiatives have either been too few or poorly implemented, though there are thousands of posts lying vacant in the various departments of the UT. We are yet to see any mega recruitment drive by the local government though it was promised to common masses before the assembly elections of 2024 that they will be provided with many job opportunities after the formation of government. This situation is also a broader reflection that Kashmir is aggravated by decades of conflict, which has made development and employment opportunities more challenging. Further, it is pertinent to mention here that our universities and research institutions often focus on theoretical knowledge and academic publications while neglecting the need to align research with industry requirements. As a result, many Ph.D. holders find themselves with expertise that does not translate into employability outside of academia. The stories of these Ph.D. scholars on the streets are cautionary tales which warn us that this loss is not limited to these individual scholars only but It is a collective failure that affects society at large. Each Ph.D. scholar represents an opportunity to innovate, improve governance, or advance scientific understanding. When these scholars are reduced to menial jobs, society loses out on the potential innovations they could have driven, the policies they could have shaped, or the students they could have mentored. Besides the economic argument, there may be psychological and social consequences of this alarming situation. It can lead to frustration, disillusionment, and mental health challenges among the highly educated individuals in our society when they will find their aspirations unmet. It can also discourage our younger generation from pursuing higher education, especially research, seeing that it may not lead to better job prospects and in the near future we may find the dearth of research scholars in our society. Socially, the phenomenon can create a sense of collective disillusionment. When our society finds its brightest and most hardworking individuals end up in struggles despite their efforts, it may lead to distrustfulness in institutions and authorities. Looking at the aforementioned ill effects of this phenomena, the crisis needs to be addressed with a multidimensional approach. First and foremost, there needs to be a focus on creating quality jobs in Kashmir which can be achieved by encouraging the establishment of industries that can absorb the educated workforce and the government should encourage the companies willing to invest in the region by offering tax subsidies and other incentives. Local governments should also develop various sectors which can absorb these highly educated individuals, especially research scholars. Secondly, there should also be stronger collaboration between universities and industries to align academic research with market needs, creating a pathway for Ph.D. holders to transition into industry roles. Thirdly, creating an ecosystem of entrepreneurship suitable to the skill set of highly educated individuals could be transformative. While selling dry fruits or juices on a cart might be a last resort, entrepreneurship rooted in research and development has the potential to create jobs and foster economic growth. Fourthly, looking at the weak and impotent economic setup and high unemployment rate in our UT, our research scholars should try to find job prospects and avenues in other developed regions of the country and abroad. Fifthly, as most of these scholars have already spent many years teaching in various colleges and higher secondary schools of the UT and gained a vast experience in teaching, the government should frame a suitable job policy for these scholars to end their struggles for survival. Lastly, there needs to be a cultural shift in our perspective towards our scholars and how our society views education and labour. Valuing all types of work is important, but equally, our society should have a practical understanding regarding the fact that an individual's educational investment must yield proportionate job opportunities to him and our highly educated youth especially our scholars should not have to fight for their survival in a society that should be rewarding their hard work, steadfastness, dedication and advancing human knowledge. The author can be reached at [email protected] MENAFN30112024000215011059ID1108941995 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
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Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.A fight broke out at midfield between the rivals Saturday after Michigan upset Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. (FOX Sports) Vice President-elect JD Vance commended his Ohio State Buckeyes after their shocking loss to rival Michigan Saturday. The internet was not so kind in response. Vance posted on X, saying the Buckeyes played like "champions" and that he's "proud of them." "To the OSU seniors on that team: I know it sucks to lose four to Michigan, but for your entire college career you guys have conducted yourselves like champions. I speak for nearly all of us fans when I say: we’re proud of you!" Vance wrote. The Buckeyes blew the game as 21-point favorites, losing to their top rival for the fourth straight time. Michigan's 2024 team is the worst the program has fielded in years, entering the game with a 6-5 record. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Davis Warren (16) of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Entering the game, Ohio State was ranked No. 2 with a record of 10-2 and was vying for a spot in the Big 10 championship game and a College Football Playoff berth. Now both of those goals are in question for coach Ryan Day and his team. The Buckeyes were also involved in a brawl with Michigan players after the game. OHIO STATE LOSES TO MICHIGAN FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR IN HUGE UPSET; PLAYOFF STATUS NOW UP IN THE AIR Vance was the recipient of plenty of shots for his pledged loyalty to the team in response. "Ohio State sucks and so do you!" one user wrote. Another user said Vance's post prompted him to rethink his approval of Vance as Trump's VP pick. "First time I’ve disagreed with JD in a [minute], maybe Trump should have went a different route for the VP role!" the user wrote. Players scrum at midfield after Saturday’s game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines. (Imagn) Another user questioned Vance praising players who would start a postgame brawl. "'Conducted yourselves like champions' didn’t they just get into a brawl that resulted in Michigan players being pepper sprayed because they were sore losers?" the user wrote. Several law enforcement officers were also involved in breaking up the fight. Videos shared on social media appeared to show players being pepper sprayed, and both Michigan and Ohio State players appeared to be in pain from it. In the immediate aftermath of the fight, Michigan running back Kalel Mullings told FOX Sports in an on-field interview the incident was "bad for the sport." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "It was such a great game. You hate to see stuff like that happen after the game. Bad for the sport, bad for college football. But, at the end of the game, they gotta learn how to lose, man. You can't be fighting and stuff just because you lost a game." Vance previously revealed he had told Trump his loyalty to the Buckeyes could affect Trump's chances of winning the key battleground state of Michigan. "When he first asked me to be a VP, I was like, 'Well, you know, hopefully we don't lose Michigan by like 900 votes, because you're going to regret it. 'Cause it's probably just a thousand p---ed-off Wolverine fans who wouldn't vote for a Buckeye," Vance said during an appearance on OutKick's "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show." "But I think that most Michiganders are going to be able to put sports rivalries aside and put the country first, which is what, of course, all of us believe is the most important thing." The Democratic National Committee attempted to exploit Vance's connection to Ohio State with a campaign strategy in Michigan in early September. The DNC flew a plane over a Michigan football game Sept. 7 with a banner that said, "J.D. Vance [loves] Ohio State [plus] Project 2025." Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee, introduces Former President Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center July 27, 2024, in St Cloud, Minn. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) The Trump-Vance ticket ended up easily carrying Michigan. Vance also suggested in that interview that Trump and Vance would attend Saturday's game if they won the election. "Well, let's go to the Ohio State-Michigan game, assuming we win, because I bet I can get some pretty sweet tickets as the VP-elect, and we'll be in a celebratory mood," Vance said on OutKick. "And, look, it's, it's going to be a big game this year. I think it's going to determine ultimate seeding in the College Football Playoff. "I mean, now both teams might actually make the playoff. I know Michigan's, you know, sort of people aren't putting them as high this year, but you never know, because it's always a good program. So, we'll see, guys. I'm feeling very good about the Buckeyes. I'm feeling very good about the Bengals." Neither Trump nor Vance attended Saturday's Ohio State-Michigan game. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.
Hinton scores 15 points as Harvard takes down New Hampshire 72-62
Hinton scores 15 points as Harvard takes down New Hampshire 72-62
‘It’s like the cinnamon challenge all over again’: McDonald’s customer tries new Grinch McFlurry. Why does it look like that?The mystery surrounding at least one of the unexplained drones causing Americans to look toward the night sky in recent days was solved late Saturday evening, when Boston police arrested two men for allegedly flying their unmanned aerial device too close to Logan Airport. According to police, 42-year-old Robert Duffy of Charlestown and 32-year-old Jeremy Folcik of Bridgewater were arrested Saturday on Long Island, after officials noticed the drone on their monitoring systems. “The incident began earlier that evening, at 4:30 p.m., when a Boston Police Officer specializing in real-time crime surveillance detected an Unmanned Aircraft System operating dangerously close to Logan International Airport. Leveraging advanced UAS monitoring technology, the Officer identified the drone’s location, altitude, flight history, and the operators’ position on Long Island,” the Boston Police Department said in a Sunday statement. After rallying officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Massachusetts State Police, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Federal Communications Commission, and Logan Airport Air Traffic Control, the Boston Police Harbor Patrol Unit was dispatched to the Boston Harbor Islands, where they allegedly found Duffy and Folcik, along with another man on the closed Long Island Health campus. All three attempted to flee on foot, according to police, but the arrested pair were caught and a drone found in their possession. The third man, according to police, is “believed to have fled the island in a small vessel.” Police say that all three were engaging in seriously dangerous behavior. “Operators are prohibited from flying drones over people or vehicles and must be aware of airspace restrictions. Even small drones pose significant risks, including the potential for catastrophic damage to airplanes and helicopters. Near-collisions can cause pilots to veer off course, putting lives and property at risk,” they said. Both Duffy and Folcik will appear in Dorchester District Court on charges of trespassing, police said. It wasn’t clear what the suspects’ intentions were. This is a developing story and it will be updated.