Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flightsFollowing , details Apple’s efforts to release the ultra-thin . According to the journalist, Cupertino will remove several features to make this innovative iPhone that thin. Ma reports that iPhone 17 Air prototypes are between 5 and 6 millimeters thick, which could possibly make it thinner than the iPhone 6, released a decade ago. While the iPhone 16 is 7.8mm thick, this could make the iPhone 17 Air as thin as the new . Unfortunately, not everything is good news. Apple will have to sacrifice several crucial features to achieve this ultra-thin design. For example, says Apple engineers are “finding it hard to fit the battery and thermal materials into the device,” which means Cupertino will likely have to add a smaller battery to this iPhone. Besides, a major compromise on the iPhone 17 Air might be a single earpiece speaker. According to Ma, “the iPhone will only have a single speaker in its earpiece because there’s no room for a second speaker at the bottom, which is standard in other models.” Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the and have reviewed the The journalist also confirms another rumored change: the iPhone 17 Air will have a “large, centered camera bump.” That said, , the optical zoom. While A , the chip doesn’t perform as well as Qualcomm’s. The report says it’s more efficient, but it won’t be as fast, and it will lack a feature some US users benefit a lot, the mmWave 5G technology, which Apple’s future processor won’t have. Finally, Apple engineers couldn’t figure out how to add a physical SIM tray to the iPhone 17 Air. While iPhone users in the US are used to that, Apple will have issues, at least in China, which requires phones to be sold with a SIM card. Without this market, sales of this upcoming iPhone might not be as enticing as they could. Wrap up Considering all that, I wonder if these trade-offs are worth it for an all-new iPhone design. I still think Pro users will keep buying Pro phones, while regular iPhone users won’t be enticed to pay extra for this new design. So, who might be this new iPhone for?
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Former Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key, one of the top offensive players in the transfer portal, announced on social media Tuesday that he will transfer to Nebraska. Key posted a photo of himself in a Nebraska uniform wearing the No. 6 he wore at Kentucky. The simple post contained the letters "GBR," short for "Go Big Red," with an emoji heart. Key led Kentucky this past season with 47 receptions for 715 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games as the Wildcats finished 4-8. In three seasons, the 6-foot-3, 210-pounder has 126 receptions for 1,870 yards and 14 TDs in 38 games (35 starts). Key has one season of eligibility remaining after he was a four-star recruit in the class of 2022. --Field Level MediaSmikle 1-2 0-0 2, Archie 5-10 2-4 12, Barnes 3-7 1-4 10, Carrington 4-15 0-0 11, Odom 8-17 0-0 16, Willis 5-10 3-3 18, Amadi 1-1 0-0 2, McWright 0-1 0-0 0, Reed 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-64 6-11 71. McMullen 4-9 5-8 13, Nutter 9-15 4-6 22, Edwards 6-11 6-7 18, Brown 2-6 0-0 4, Lane 3-13 2-2 10, Hamilton 1-4 0-0 3, Evans 1-3 0-0 2, Peters 1-1 0-0 2, Archer 0-0 0-0 0, Ferguson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-62 17-23 74. Halftime_Georgia St. 35-34. 3-Point Goals_Tulsa 11-31 (Willis 5-9, Barnes 3-5, Carrington 3-10, McWright 0-1, Odom 0-2, Archie 0-4), Georgia St. 3-16 (Lane 2-9, Hamilton 1-3, McMullen 0-1, Brown 0-3). Rebounds_Tulsa 30 (Odom 11), Georgia St. 43 (Edwards 16). Assists_Tulsa 14 (Odom 7), Georgia St. 7 (McMullen, Brown 2). Total Fouls_Tulsa 19, Georgia St. 14. A_203.
Research analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated coverage on shares of Northeast Bank ( NASDAQ:NBN – Get Free Report ) in a note issued to investors on Thursday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage set a “market perform” rating and a $102.00 price target on the financial services provider’s stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods’ target price indicates a potential upside of 0.59% from the stock’s previous close. Separately, Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $80.00 target price on shares of Northeast Bank in a research report on Wednesday, September 11th. Read Our Latest Stock Report on Northeast Bank Northeast Bank Stock Performance Northeast Bank ( NASDAQ:NBN – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 29th. The financial services provider reported $2.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.77 by $0.34. The firm had revenue of $73.97 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $38.20 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.01 earnings per share. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Northeast Bank Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in shares of Northeast Bank in the third quarter worth about $76,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in Northeast Bank by 36.7% during the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,647 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $127,000 after buying an additional 442 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new stake in Northeast Bank during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $185,000. Enterprise Bank & Trust Co purchased a new stake in shares of Northeast Bank in the 2nd quarter valued at $201,000. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Northeast Bank in the second quarter worth $212,000. About Northeast Bank ( Get Free Report ) Northeast Bank provides banking services to individual and corporate customers in Maine. The company's deposit products include demand deposit, NOW, money market, savings, certificate of deposit, and individual retirement accounts, as well as checking accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises residential mortgage loans; multi-family and other commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans, such as term loans, lines of credit and equipment, and receivables financing; consumer loans comprising mobile home and overdraft, and deposit-secured loans; and small business administration loans. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Northeast Bank Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Northeast Bank and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Miami (Ohio), Colorado State take adjustments into Arizona Bowl
OpenAI Sora leak: What it was and what it wasn’t.The Philadelphia Eagles’ top-ranked defense will face its ultimate challenge this Sunday when they take on the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and his unit aren’t just preparing for MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson but also for Derrick Henry, the NFL’s most dominant running back this season. When asked about the daunting task of facing the league’s No. 1 offense, Fangio quipped, “I’d rather play Swarthmore.” The joke about facing a college that hasn't fielded a football team since 2000 makes more sense when looking at the numbers his defense will face. © Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Henry is in the midst of another remarkable season, ranking second in the NFL with 1,325 rushing yards on 221 carries. His league-leading 13 rushing touchdowns and impressive 6.0 yards per carry have been the backbone of Baltimore’s ground game. Together, Henry and Jackson power an offense that averages 180 rushing yards per game, second only to the Eagles. “You’ve got to defend Henry, but they’ve got a lot of weapons and a lot of ways they can hurt you,” Fangio said, acknowledging the dual threat of facing both a power back like Henry and a dynamic playmaker like Jackson in the same backfield. The Ravens’ offense has been historically prolific, leading the league with 427 total yards per game – 32 yards more than their closest competitor. They’ve also been incredibly efficient, ranking second in the NFL with 30.3 points per game since Week 3. Jackson, last season's MVP, is putting together the best year of his career. He leads the league with 3,053 passing yards, has thrown 27 touchdowns against just three interceptions, and boasts a stellar 117.9 passer rating. His ability to balance the passing game with his rushing threat makes him one of the NFL’s most difficult quarterbacks to contain. Baltimore’s attack is not only dynamic but also balanced, with a chance to become the first team in 83 years to lead the NFL in both rushing and passing yards. Zay Flowers, on pace for a 1,100-yard season, provides a deep threat alongside Rashod Bateman, whose 16.4 yards per catch ranks third in the league. Tight end Mark Andrews and veteran wideout Nelson Agholor round out a versatile receiving corps that keeps defenses guessing. Related: Eagles Analysis Reveals 1 Major Saquon Worry The Eagles defense, which has held nine consecutive opponents under 300 total yards, will need to be flawless to slow down Baltimore. Fangio’s unit has excelled at both stopping the run and pressuring opposing quarterbacks, but they’ve yet to face an offense as balanced and explosive as the Ravens’. When the league’s most unstoppable force meets the most immovable object on Sunday, the outcome depends on how well Philadelphia contains both Jackson’s electric playmaking and Henry’s hard-hitting running style. For the Eagles, it’s a chance to make their biggest statement of the season and solidify their status as the NFL’s most complete team. Related: Brandon Graham: The End of an Eagles EraThe Social Security program is under a lot of stress. Budget cuts and increased beneficiaries have made it so that the service they can give is not as good as it should be, especially considering the number of recipients that benefit from the program. Administration Chief Martin O’Malley confirmed this by stating in the first House SSA hearing for a decade that customer service is at its worst point in Social Security’s 89-year history. During the hearing on November 20 th , Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley told the House Appropriations Committee that at least thirty thousand people died while waiting for their disability evaluations in 2023, and that is a funding problem that he, and many before him, have been warning about for years. Commissioner O’Malley is now resigning to start his run for Democratic National Convention chair and no progress have been made to restore funding for staffing and increase funding for technology modernization, both sorely needed by the Social Security Administration. In fact, not only has the budget not increased, it has been repeatedly cut, the last of the cuts being a half-billion-dollar cut to the Social Security Administration budget in July. This was the largest ever made by the House Appropriations Committee and has caused staffing to hit a 50-year low at the same time as the number of people claiming Social Security hit an all-time high. This is not good news for anyone and leads to situations like the previous one explained where beneficiaries just pass away without receiving the help they are owed. Commissioner O’Malley stated, “We cannot stand back and watch this agency crater. It is a sacred promise to the people of the United States; they’ve worked their entire lives so Social Security would be there for them.” Of the $2.7 trillion in Social Security reserves only 0.3% can be accessed for administrative costs and 75% of this is spent on staffing. It is not enough to sustain the agency, and Commissioner O’Malley has asked the committee to restore the accessible amount to 1.2%. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn agrees with the commissioner stating that cuts to the SSA budget, which don’t contribute to reducing the deficit, are de facto cuts to Social Security benefits. As Commissioner O’Malley rhetorically asks, “What good are benefits if you can’t get through on the phone to access them?” As per usual, GOP Lawmakers were against restoring the staffing budget to a reasonable number, citing the SSA’s policy of allowing staff to work from home two days a week. In defense of his staff, Commissioner O’Malley reminded lawmakers that productivity had increased by 6%, and some claimants now preferred to conduct their meetings over the phone Karl Polzer from the Center on Capital and Social Equity explained to The Wash “ Social Security has a trust fund that runs out in 2035, so the agency says if Congress doesn’t fix the solvency issue, which is a big issue, they’re going to have to cut benefits by about 20%. In the past, Social Security collected more money than it’s paying out. Since 2021, it’s paying out more money than it’s going in.” The future of Social Security The agency has set a new target of 215 days of wait time, which should cut down on the current average of 243 days , but places like Georgia have a wait time for disability evaluations of 14 months, which means more efforts will need to be made there. Commissioner O’Malley sought a $5 billion one-time investment to modernize the systems for the future as well as $600 million more a year for fixed costs to avoid “the grim reaper of attrition.” He stated that “One of my deep concerns about this agency when I depart next Friday is a looming problem on the horizon of antiquated IT systems totally breaking down or being shut down by bad actors.” His final appeal to the House Appropriations Committee was to restore funding to help their constituents, “I know you’ve received their calls, I know you’ve heard their cries.”
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Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flightsGot a movie buff on your holiday gift list that seems to have everything? Amazon is offering a great bundle deal where you'll get both a Sony Bravia 7 and a Sony Bravia Bar 8. Depending on the TV size you chose, you could save up to $1,100 that you could put towards rounding out your home theater with a vinyl setup or a PlayStation 5 Pro to take advantage of exclusive gaming features. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now The Sony Bravia 7 is the brand's latest update to their mid-range lineup of mini LED TVs. With Dolby Vision HDR support, you'll get enhanced detailing and contrast while the 120Hz refresh rate gives you smoother motion during fast-paced movie and TV show scenes, sports broadcasts, and video games. And with Dolby Atmos, you'll get virtual surround sound audio for a more immersive experience. Also: The best Sony TVs you can buy: Expert tested The Bravia 7 uses the Google TV platform to give you access to a preloaded suite of popular streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, as well as everything you need to turn your home theater into the ultimate entertainment hub. You'll also get built-in Google Assistant voice controls for hands-free use of your new TV; you can also use an Alexa account if you prefer Amazon's virtual assistant. Native support for both Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast allows you to share photos, video, and music from iOS and Android devices for more ways to entertain family and friends. Read more: The best soundbars you can buy: Tested and reviewed And to boost the Bravia 7's already impressive audio, this bundle includes the Sony Bravia Bar 8 , an 11-channel sound bar with support for spatial audio without having to set up satellite speakers. Built-in microphones allow the sound bar to actively monitor ambient sound in the room and automatically calibrate audio settings to the room's size, acoustic design, and even where you're sitting to provide the best experience. It even has a 4K passthrough with Dolby Vision and variable refresh rate support so you can connect game consoles for smoother video. When will this deal expire? While Amazon hasn't put a hard and fast end date on this bundle deal, you won't want to wait around to take advantage of the savings because stock may be limited at this price. Best VPN services Best robot vacuums and mops The best phones you can buy (and how the iPhone 16 Pro Max compares) The best laptops you can buy: Expert tested
Career Horoscope Today for December 24, 2024: Astro tips for business triumphAston Villa had a stoppage-time goal disallowed as they drew 0-0 with Juventus in the Champions League . Morgan Rogers looked to have given Unai Emery 's side another famous win when he slammed a loose ball home at the death, but referee Jesus Gil Manzano ruled Diego Carlos to have fouled Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the goal was chalked off. It was a disappointment for Villa, who remain unbeaten at home in their debut Champions League campaign and are still in contention to qualify automatically for the last 16. Emiliano Martinez had earlier displayed why he was named the best goalkeeper in the world as his wonder save kept his side level in the second half. The Argentina international paraded his two Yashin Trophies on the pitch before kick-off at Villa Park and then showed why he won back-to-back FIFA awards when he denied Francisco Conceicao. Before Rogers' moment of drama in the fourth minute of added time, the closest Villa came to scoring was in the first half when Lucas Digne's free-kick hit the crossbar. But a draw was a fair result which leaves Villa out of the top eight on goal difference and Juventus down in 19th. Before the game Emery called Juventus one of the "best teams in the world, historically and now", but this was an Italian side down to the bare bones. Only 14 outfield players made the trip from Turin, with striker Dusan Vlahovic among those who stayed behind. The opening 30 minutes were forgettable before the game opened up. Ollie Watkins, still chasing his first Champions League goal, had Villa's first presentable chance as he lashed an effort straight at Di Gregorio. Matty Cash then had a vicious effort from the resulting corner which was blocked by Federico Gatti and started a counter-attack which ended in Juventus striker Timothy Weah. Villa came closest to breaking the deadlock at the end of the first half when Digne's 20-yard free-kick clipped the top of the crossbar and went over. Martinez then produced his brilliant save just after the hour. A corner made its way through to the far post where Conceicao was primed to head in at the far post, but Martinez sprawled himself across goal to scoop the ball away. Replays showed most of the ball went over the line, but the Argentinian got there with millimetres to spare. At the other end another fine goal-line block denied John McGinn as Manuel Locatelli got his foot in the way with Di Gregorio beaten. The game looked to be petering out until a last-gasp free-kick saw Rogers slam home, but whistle-happy official Gil Manzano halted the celebrations by ruling the goal out.