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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention. The Gators (6-5, 4-4 Southeastern Conference), who topped LSU last week, beat ranked teams in consecutive weeks for the first time since 2008 and became bowl eligible. The late-season spurt provided another vote of confidence for coach Billy Napier, who is expected back for a fourth season. Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3), which entered the day as a 10-point favorite, lost for the first time in four games and surely will drop out of the 12-team playoff picture. The Rebels ranked ninth in the latest CFP and needed only to avoid stumbling down the stretch against Florida and lowly Mississippi State to clinch a spot in the playoff field. But coach Lane Kiffin’s team failed to score in three trips inside the red zone and dropped countless passes in perfect weather. No. 2 OHIO ST. 38, No. 5 INDIANA 15 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defense that sacked quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. No. 8 GEORGIA 59, UMass 21 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes, Nate Frazier ran for 136 yards with three scores and No. 8 Georgia overwhelmed Massachusetts as the Bulldogs tried to protect their College Football Playoff hopes. Georgia (9-2, No. 10 CFP) needed the big offense from Beck and Frazier to rescue a defense that gave up 226 rushing yards. UMass (2-9) played its first game under interim coach Shane Montgomery, the offensive coordinator who retained his play-calling duties after replacing fired coach Don Brown on Monday. Jalen John led the Minutemen with 107 rushing yards and a touchdown. Georgia extended its streak of consecutive home wins to 30, the longest active streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision. No. 10 TENNESSEE 56, UTEP 0 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a victory over UTEP. The Volunteers (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to roll up the impressive win. Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, but Tennessee found its rhythm. Grad student receiver Bru McCoy, who hadn’t caught a touchdown pass this season, had two. Peyton Lewis also ran for two scores. Tennessee’s defensive line, which had no sacks in last week’s loss to Georgia, had three against the Miners. UTEP (2-9) struggled with two missed field goals and three turnovers. Tennessee’s offense came alive with 28 points in the second quarter. In the final four drives of the quarter, Iamaleava completed 11 of 12 passes for 146 yards and touchdowns to Squirrel White, Ethan Davis and McCoy. No. 11 MIAMI 42, WAKE FOREST 14 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest. The Hurricanes (10-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 8 College Football Playoff) can clinch a berth in the ACC title game with a win at Syracuse next weekend. Ward completed 27 of 38 passes, plus ran for a score. He broke two more single-season Miami records, both of which had been held for 40 years by Bernie Kosar — most passing yards in a season and most completions in a season. Ward now has 3,774 yards on 268 completions this season. Kosar threw for 3,642 yards on 262 completions in 1984. Demond Claiborne had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5). Claiborne also rushed for 62 yards for the Demon Deacons, and starting quarterback Hank Bachmeier was 8 of 14 passing for 86 yards and a touchdown. No. 13 SMU 33, VIRGINIA 7 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 13 SMU clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by routing Virginia. Isaiah Smith and Jared Harrison-Hunte each had two sacks to help the Mustangs (10-1, 7-0, No. 13 CFP) extend their winning streak to eight. They would earn an automatic bid into the expanded College Football Playoff by beating 11th-ranked Miami or 17th-ranked Clemson in the ACC title game on Dec. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. SMU had to get there first, and Jennings led the way again, bouncing back from an interception and a fumble to complete 25 of 33 passes to six different receivers, including TD tosses to Jordan Hudson and Matthew Hibner. Brashard Smith provided a little balance on offense, running for 63 yards and his 13th touchdown of the season. SMU’s defense overwhelmed UVa’s offensive line, sacking Anthony Colandrea nine times and allowing the Cavaliers (5-6, 3-4) just 173 yards. Special teams contributed, too, with Roderick Daniels Jr. returning a punt 48 yards and Collin Rogers making two field goals. No. 24 ILLINOIS 38, RUTGERS 31 PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild victory over Rutgers. Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) was down 31-30 when it sent long kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds to go. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano then called for a timeout right before Moczulski’s attempt was wide left and about 15 yards short. After the missed field goal was waved off by the timeout, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent his offense back on the field. Altmyer hit Bryant on an in cut on the left side at the 22, and he continued across the field and scored untouched in a game that featured three lead changes in the final 3:07. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a safety on the final kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the end zone as players passed it around hoping for a miracle touchdown. Altmyer was 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Bryant finished with seven receptions for 197 yards.NoneIn the second period of their first preseason contest against the Boston Fleet, the Montreal Victoire took a penalty. But instead of bringing on the team's first penalty killing unit, the players on the ice were stuck. The team wasn't allowed to change lines until after the first face-off, leaving Boston to match up its top power play unit with three Montreal forwards and a defender, none of whom are typically first-unit penalty killers. The tired Montreal players got stuck on the ice for the full two-minute kill, a massive advantage for Boston on the power play. Welcome to the PWHL's new "no escape" rule. It's one of several changes the league has made to try to improve play in its second year. In this case, it's aimed at increasing scoring in a league where goals were hard to come by last season. From the jailbreak goal to the no escape rule, the PWHL hasn't been afraid to try different things. (PWHL) For players, it means every person needs to be prepared to kill penalties at any time. At one point on a penalty kill in the game against the Fleet, Montreal forward Mikyla Grant-Mentis, typically an offensive specialist, found herself playing defence. "I would never want Grant-Mentis to play D," Victoire head coach Kori Cheverie said after the game, which Boston won 3-1. "She needs to score goals. She doesn't need to stop them." The idea came from the league's rules and competition committee, chaired by league advisors and retired players, Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Meghan Duggan. The committee, which also included representatives from the ranks of players, coaches and GMs, suggested several tweaks for season two. The league's hockey operations department, led by senior vice president of hockey operations, Jayna Hefford, had the final say on what the league would ultimately adopt. From linemates to lifemates, PWHL stars Poulin and Stacey navigate marriage and career Speed of PWHL game has Charge's Ronja Savolainen motivated to raise her level of play When they dug into data from last season, Hefford said league-wide scoring on the power play stood out. Power play efficiency was around 16 per cent, lower than the NHL average of 21 per cent. "Sixteen per cent feels low," Hefford said in an interview with CBC Sports. "It feels like we can do better than that." From 'jailbreak' to 'no escape' Trying different things has been a hallmark of the new league. First, there was the "jailbreak" goal, where a shorthanded goal frees the player from the penalty box. Then, the league let the team that finished atop the standings select its first-round playoff opponent among the third- and fourth-best teams. The league may not keep every new rule, but they're not afraid to try things and make mistakes, Hefford said. "We don't have to do it the way it's always been done, and we aren't just trying to be the NHL," Hefford said. "How can we make the game more engaging for fans is always a priority." WATCH | A burning question for each Canadian PWHL team ahead of 2nd season: 1 storyline for each Canadian PWHL team heading into the season 3 days ago Duration 7:30 Host Anastasia Bucsis is joined by women's hockey insider Karissa Donkin to preview the 2nd season of the Professional Women's Hockey League. Players and coaches learned about the new rule within the last few days, forcing them to adapt on the fly over preseason games this week. For a team like the Boston Fleet, which struggled to score throughout last season, it could provide opportunity. But it requires adaptation on the defensive side of the game. "You've got to know what you're doing, and you've got to be able to play every single position or at least know what their roles are so you don't get bitten," Boston Fleet captain Hilary Knight said. Edmonton to host PWHL neutral site game between Toronto, Ottawa on Feb. 16 A burning question for each PWHL team ahead of the league's sophomore campaign Boston head coach Courtney Kessel said both her team and Montreal "tried some tricks" in the first game with the new rule. But trying to game the system won't fly. The rulebook says a team will receive a delay of game penalty if the team "intentionally places too many players on the ice to cause a stoppage of play and create confusion about which players must remain on the ice in the application of the new rule." Automatic game misconduct for illegal hits to head In Montreal, Cheverie wasn't sure what to think of the new rule yet. As a fan of order, it has forced some chaos into Cheverie's brain mid-game. Cheverie's coaching specialty is the penalty kill, and she wonders how it will change the job for those players. The PWHL aims to add more clarity to its rules around bodychecking this season. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) "I think that the purpose behind it is to create more scoring and that's OK, but I do really value the PK players on our team," she said. "With the jailbreak goal and now this rule about the PK, what role do our PK players have? We're taking more jobs away from players. We're taking roles away from players." While the "no escape" rule might be the most obvious change to the PWHL game in the second season, the league has also tried to add more clarity to its rules around bodychecking, and has opened up coach's challenges to delay of game penalties when the puck goes over the glass. If the coaching challenge is unsuccessful, the team will be assessed an additional penalty. First Person The PWHL is a gift for queer hockey fans like me There's also a league-wide drive to crack down on hits to the head. An illegal hit to the head will automatically result in a major penalty and game misconduct, and will result in a review with the league's central situation room. While the PWHL has embraced more physical play, Hefford is adamant that there's no place for hits to the head. "Considering the increase in physicality, there was nothing that alarmed us to do this," Hefford said. "I think it's just more generally as a hockey fan, we want the best players playing the game. We want to take care of everyone's safety no matter who it is on the ice, and we're just going to make sure that we get that right and we do everything we can to deter those kind of hits." After preseason games in Montreal and Toronto this week, GMs and coaches have the weekend to make their final roster decisions. Waivers will open on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, and teams must have their rosters finalized by Wednesday at the same time. Teams can have 23 players on standard contracts, plus three reserve players. The regular-season will kick off on Saturday with the Toronto Sceptres hosting the Boston Fleet at 2 p.m. ET at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The game will be streamed on CBCSports.ca, CBC Gem, and CBC Sports App.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., breaks down the GOP’s ongoing debate for House Speaker Mike Johnson and discusses H-1B visas. President-elect Trump appeared to agree with Elon Musk in support of H-1B visas for skilled workers in the U.S., as the right spars on the ongoing immigration debate. "I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them," Trump told the New York Post Saturday. Trump said that he recognizes the visas on his properties, saying, "I've been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program." MUSK INFLAMES X WITH PROFANE MOVIE QUOTE IN DEFENSE OF H-1B VISA President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center, Dec. 22, in Phoenix. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images) Trump's comments come as the right clashes over immigration and the place of foreign workers in the U.S. labor market. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who have been tapped by Trump to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), argued earlier this week that American culture has not prioritized education enough, and therefore that foreign workers are needed for tech companies like Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla. Many tech companies have embraced the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, but critics of the program say H-1B holders are often chosen over U.S. citizens for jobs. Conservative pundit Laura Loomer speaks to the media in New York City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) One such critic, Laura Loomer, set off a firestorm on X when criticizing Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American venture capitalist, to be an adviser on artificial intelligence policy. MUSK AND RAMASWAMY IGNITE MAGA WAR OVER SKILLED IMMIGRATION AND AMERICAN ‘MEDIOCRITY’ In a post, she said she was concerned that Krishnan, a U.S. citizen, would have an influence on the Trump administration’s immigration policies. "It’s alarming to see the number of career leftists who are now being appointed to serve in Trump’s admin when they share views that are in direct opposition to Trump’s America First agenda," she wrote. Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk. (Getty Images/AP Images) Musk has doubled-down on his position, taking to X on Friday to blast a user who showed a video of him discussing SpaceX processes to go after the billionaire’s stance on the visa program. "The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B," Musk wrote on X. He then went on to quote the 2008 action-comedy movie, "Tropic Thunder," which was a box office hit. "Take a big step back and F--- YOURSELF in the face," Musk railed. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with a NASA spacecraft bound for Jupiter lifts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Oct. 14, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Ramaswamy has similarly been pro-H-1B visa, writing: "American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence." Fox News Digital has reached out to the Trump Transition Team for comment. Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to sarah.rumpf@fox.com and on X: @s_rumpfwhitten .Qatar tribune Mohammad Hosseini As science continues its evolution, discoveries and technologies can act like a master key that opens doors that lead to novel advancements. Artificial intelligence is one such key, making innovations possible by solving complex problems, automating tasks and enabling research that would have been impossible, or very time-consuming, without it. But do we want to do research on all topics, and shall we try the AI master key on every door? To explore this question, let’s consider the use of AI by genomics experts as an example. In recent years, genomics experts have added unbelievable depth to what we know about the world and ourselves. For example, genetics researchers have revealed facts about when certain animals and plants were domesticated. In another example, DNA found in 30,000-year-old permafrost was used to create fertile samples of a plant called narrow-leafed campion. Importantly, genetic engineering techniques such as CRISPR facilitate extraordinary advances in the treatment of complicated conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia. Thanks to AI developments, we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the pace and scalability of genomic techniques, which will allow researchers to embark on exploratory journeys — and at the same time, add urgency to already-existing ethical issues. AI companies are also most interested in the scientific implications of this technology. We see this demonstrated in a recent interview between Harvard Business School officials and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. In response to the question, “What are the pieces of AI that you are most excited about?” Altman said: “Greatly increasing the rate of scientific discovery is what I’m most excited about.” However, given the risks and possible consequences of AI use in science, should we rush headlong into using AI in all kinds of projects? One relevant example is research on Neanderthals, our closest relatives, who lived until about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals have been studied for several years now through genetic investigation of their fossils and their DNA. Genetic engineering can potentially use ancient DNA and genome editing methods to re-create a Neanderthal or aspects of a Neanderthal’s genetics and physiology. To do this, scientists could start by figuring out the DNA sequence of a Neanderthal by comparing it with the DNA of modern humans, since they are closely related. Then, scientists could use CRISPR to swap out parts of human DNA with Neanderthal DNA. This process would require a lot of trial and error and might not succeed soon, but based on what we know about genetics, if something is possible, AI can help make it happen faster, cheaper and with less effort. Scientists are excited about these developments because they could facilitate new discoveries and open up many new research opportunities in genetic research. With or without AI, research on Neanderthals will proceed, but the extraordinary power of AI could give the final push to these discoveries and facilitate this kind of resurrection. At that point, the scientific community must develop norms and guidelines about how to treat these resurrected beings with dispositions very similar to humans. We would need to carefully consider their rights and well-being almost in the same way as when humans are involved and not as research subjects or artifacts of scientific curiosity. These ethical issues are discussed in more detail in a new paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. A more holistic question to consider is: Should we prioritize the use of resource-intensive AI, researchers’ time and public funds to resurrect extinct beings? Or should we invest these resources into conserving species that are critically endangered today to prevent biodiversity from more degradation? (Mohammad Hosseini, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.) Copy 29/12/2024 10
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TikTok Gamers Anticipate Exciting $SONIC Token Airdrop in 2025HR Ratings changes Mexico’s rating from stable to negativeNavigating the Future: When Robots Become Our Partners Robots today are more than just mechanical helpers; they are becoming an integral part of our daily lives, reaching from simple tasks to aiding in sophisticated scientific studies. As AI and robotics mesh into our social fabric, they challenge traditional legal and ethical frameworks, raising urgent concerns about privacy, safety, and regulation. A groundbreaking publication titled The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Policy, and Regulation for Human-Robot Interaction serves as a guide in this evolving domain. Edited by Woodrow Barfield, Yueh-Hsuan Weng, and Ugo Pagallo, this is the first comprehensive book that dives into the intricate legal and regulatory matters surrounding human-robot interaction. Understanding Human-Robot Dynamics The handbook draws on insights across various fields like social sciences and engineering to build a cohesive understanding of human-robot interaction. It is divided into four crucial parts: tackling legal and ethical challenges, addressing societal impacts, examining ethical and cultural values, and exploring the legal evolution necessary to accommodate smart systems. Professor Yueh-Hsuan Weng emphasizes the importance of integrating humanities into AI development, suggesting that incorporating diverse perspectives can lead to AI systems that coexist more harmoniously with human societies. Global Insights and Ethical Future The book includes contributions from international experts, promoting a worldwide dialogue on the ethical challenges of integrating AI in everyday life. By encouraging stakeholders to engage with the book’s insights, the editors aim to foster responsible innovation and development in AI and robotics. This resource is a call to action for those involved in AI and robotics to ensure ethical standards are maintained, shaping a balanced and thoughtful future for human-robot interaction. Robots and AI: Navigating the Complexities of Human-Robot Interaction Embracing Technological Advancements with Caution As robots and AI technologies continue to advance, they are not only transforming industries but also becoming key partners in our everyday lives. This integration prompts new considerations in terms of the legal, ethical, and societal frameworks that must evolve alongside technology. One key resource addressing these emerging complexities is The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Policy, and Regulation for Human-Robot Interaction , which offers a comprehensive guide to understanding these dynamics. Key Innovations and Insights The handbook represents cutting-edge thinking about how to manage and regulate the burgeoning relationship between humans and robots. A pivotal element in the discussion is the balance between leveraging technology for societal good while mitigating potential risks. Innovations discussed in the handbook include: – Legal Reform: The need for updated legal systems that can accommodate new forms of technology-driven interaction. This includes revising regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and privacy without stifling innovation. – Ethical Standards: Establishing ethical guidelines that define how AI systems should behave in society, safeguarding human values and dignity. This encompasses creating systems that are transparent and accountable. – Cultural Integration: Understanding the differing cultural contexts into which AI is introduced, acknowledging that cultural values play a critical role in shaping how these technologies are perceived and utilized. Future Trends and Market Insights The human-robot interaction market is predicted to grow exponentially over the next decade, driven by technological advancements and the increasing demand for automation. Some emerging trends include: – Augmented Collaboration: The development of robots designed to work alongside humans, enhancing productivity and creativity in workplaces. – Personalized Robotics: As AI capabilities advance, robots will offer more personalized experiences and interactions, tailoring their functionality to individual needs. Security and Privacy Concerns As robots collect more data to function effectively, privacy and security become paramount concerns. Ensuring that these systems adhere to strict privacy standards will be essential in gaining public trust and ensuring safe interactions. Sustainability in Robotics The handbook also touches on sustainability, highlighting the importance of designing robots with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient operations to minimize environmental impact. Educational and Practical Applications Educational programs and workshops based on insights from this handbook can equip future professionals with the skills needed to navigate the regulatory and ethical aspects of AI. Tutorials on ethical design and safe implementation of robots in various fields are essential for responsible development. Conclusion The journey towards integrating robots into society necessitates a harmonious blend of innovation, regulation, and ethical consideration. By forecasting trends and addressing legal and ethical complexities, resources such as The Cambridge Handbook guide us toward a future where robots and humans coexist productively and peacefully. For more in-depth exploration, visit the Cambridge University Press website.
KyKy Tandy scored a season-high 21 points that included a key 3-pointer in a late second-half surge as Florida Atlantic roared back to beat Oklahoma State 86-78 on Thursday in the opening round of the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C. Florida Atlantic (4-2) advances to play Drake in the semifinal round on Friday while the Cowboys square off against Miami in the consolation semifinal contest, also Friday. Oklahoma State led by as many as 10 points in the first half before securing a five-point advantage at halftime. The Owls surged back and moved in front with four and a half minutes to play. It was part of an 11-1 run, capped by a 3-pointer from Tandy that made it 75-68 with 2:41 remaining. Ken Evans added 14 points for Florida Atlantic, with Leland Walker hitting for 13 and Tre Carroll scoring 11. The Owls went 35-of-49 from the free throw line as the teams combined for 56 fouls in the game, 33 by Oklahoma State. Khalil Brantley led Oklahoma State (3-1) with 16 points while Robert Jennings added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Cowboys, who hit one field goal over a 10-minute stretch of the second half while having three players foul out. The Owls were up by as many as seven points in the early minutes and by 13-10 after a layup by Carroll at the 11:32 mark of the first half. Oklahoma State leapfrogged to the front on Abou Ousmane's layup off a Brantley steal, fell behind again on a 3-pointer by Evans and then responded on a 3-pointer by Jennings to take a 17-16 lead. From there, the Cowboys stoked their advantage to double digits when Jamyron Keller canned a shot from beyond the arc with five minutes to play in the half. Florida Atlantic got a layup and a monster dunk from Matas Vokietaitis and a pair of free throws from Walker in a 6-2 run to end the half to pull within 39-34 at the break. Jennings and Ousmane tallied seven points apiece for Oklahoma State over the first 20 minutes, as the Cowboys led despite shooting just 33.3 percent from the floor in the half. Carroll and Vokietaitis scored seven points apiece to pace the Owls, who committed 11 turnovers that translated to seven points for Oklahoma State before halftime. --Field Level Media
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Honeywell Intl HON , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HON usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 16 extraordinary options activities for Honeywell Intl. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 43% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $444,713, and 7 are calls, amounting to $758,796. What's The Price Target? Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $200.0 to $240.0 for Honeywell Intl during the past quarter. 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Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume HON CALL SWEEP BULLISH 12/18/26 $54.0 $53.9 $54.0 $200.00 $221.4K 951 168 HON CALL SWEEP BULLISH 12/18/26 $54.1 $53.8 $54.1 $200.00 $205.5K 951 89 HON CALL SWEEP BULLISH 12/18/26 $54.1 $53.8 $54.1 $200.00 $135.2K 951 114 HON CALL SWEEP BULLISH 12/18/26 $54.2 $54.1 $54.2 $200.00 $70.4K 951 38 HON CALL TRADE BULLISH 12/18/26 $54.0 $53.9 $54.0 $200.00 $59.4K 951 127 About Honeywell Intl Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies (37% of 2023 company revenue), industrial automation (29%), energy and sustainability solutions (17%), and building automation (17%). Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around 30% of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services. Having examined the options trading patterns of Honeywell Intl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance Present Market Standing of Honeywell Intl Currently trading with a volume of 808,572, the HON's price is up by 1.11%, now at $231.43. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold. Anticipated earnings release is in 35 days. Expert Opinions on Honeywell Intl In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $259.4. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Hold rating on Honeywell Intl, maintaining a target price of $260. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Honeywell Intl, targeting a price of $268. * An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Sector Perform with a price target of $253. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Honeywell Intl with a target price of $260. * An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Honeywell Intl, maintaining a target price of $256. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Honeywell Intl options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.The Gators (6-5, 4-4 Southeastern Conference), who topped LSU last week, beat ranked teams in consecutive weeks for the first time since 2008 and became bowl eligible. The late-season spurt provided another vote of confidence for coach Billy Napier, who is expected back for a fourth season. Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3), which entered the day as a 10-point favorite, lost for the first time in four games and surely will drop out of the 12-team playoff picture. The Rebels ranked ninth in the latest CFP and needed only to avoid stumbling down the stretch against Florida and lowly Mississippi State to clinch a spot in the playoff field. But coach Lane Kiffin’s team failed to score in three trips inside the red zone and dropped countless passes in perfect weather. No. 2 OHIO ST. 38, No. 5 INDIANA 15 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defense that sacked quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. No. 8 GEORGIA 59, UMass 21 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes, Nate Frazier ran for 136 yards with three scores and No. 8 Georgia overwhelmed Massachusetts as the Bulldogs tried to protect their College Football Playoff hopes. Georgia (9-2, No. 10 CFP) needed the big offense from Beck and Frazier to rescue a defense that gave up 226 rushing yards. UMass (2-9) played its first game under interim coach Shane Montgomery, the offensive coordinator who retained his play-calling duties after replacing fired coach Don Brown on Monday. Jalen John led the Minutemen with 107 rushing yards and a touchdown. Georgia extended its streak of consecutive home wins to 30, the longest active streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision. No. 10 TENNESSEE 56, UTEP 0 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a victory over UTEP. The Volunteers (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to roll up the impressive win. Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, but Tennessee found its rhythm. Grad student receiver Bru McCoy, who hadn’t caught a touchdown pass this season, had two. Peyton Lewis also ran for two scores. Tennessee’s defensive line, which had no sacks in last week’s loss to Georgia, had three against the Miners. UTEP (2-9) struggled with two missed field goals and three turnovers. Tennessee’s offense came alive with 28 points in the second quarter. In the final four drives of the quarter, Iamaleava completed 11 of 12 passes for 146 yards and touchdowns to Squirrel White, Ethan Davis and McCoy. No. 11 MIAMI 42, WAKE FOREST 14 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest. The Hurricanes (10-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 8 College Football Playoff) can clinch a berth in the ACC title game with a win at Syracuse next weekend. Ward completed 27 of 38 passes, plus ran for a score. He broke two more single-season Miami records, both of which had been held for 40 years by Bernie Kosar — most passing yards in a season and most completions in a season. Ward now has 3,774 yards on 268 completions this season. Kosar threw for 3,642 yards on 262 completions in 1984. Demond Claiborne had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5). Claiborne also rushed for 62 yards for the Demon Deacons, and starting quarterback Hank Bachmeier was 8 of 14 passing for 86 yards and a touchdown. No. 13 SMU 33, VIRGINIA 7 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 13 SMU clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by routing Virginia. Isaiah Smith and Jared Harrison-Hunte each had two sacks to help the Mustangs (10-1, 7-0, No. 13 CFP) extend their winning streak to eight. They would earn an automatic bid into the expanded College Football Playoff by beating 11th-ranked Miami or 17th-ranked Clemson in the ACC title game on Dec. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. SMU had to get there first, and Jennings led the way again, bouncing back from an interception and a fumble to complete 25 of 33 passes to six different receivers, including TD tosses to Jordan Hudson and Matthew Hibner. Brashard Smith provided a little balance on offense, running for 63 yards and his 13th touchdown of the season. SMU’s defense overwhelmed UVa’s offensive line, sacking Anthony Colandrea nine times and allowing the Cavaliers (5-6, 3-4) just 173 yards. Special teams contributed, too, with Roderick Daniels Jr. returning a punt 48 yards and Collin Rogers making two field goals. No. 24 ILLINOIS 38, RUTGERS 31 PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild victory over Rutgers. Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) was down 31-30 when it sent long kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds to go. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano then called for a timeout right before Moczulski’s attempt was wide left and about 15 yards short. After the missed field goal was waved off by the timeout, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent his offense back on the field. Altmyer hit Bryant on an in cut on the left side at the 22, and he continued across the field and scored untouched in a game that featured three lead changes in the final 3:07. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a safety on the final kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the end zone as players passed it around hoping for a miracle touchdown. Altmyer was 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Bryant finished with seven receptions for 197 yards.
Joan Benoit Samuelson’s Olympic marathon win was a game-changer for women’s sportsA pair of teams with minimal rest will face off in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday when No. 22 St. John takes on Georgia. St. John's (5-1), which will play its third game in four days, began the stretch in the Bahamas Championship on Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to No. 13 Baylor. The Red Storm led by 18 in the first half before Baylor forced overtime. From there, St. John's rallied from five down with 1:47 left to send the game to a second overtime, where it saw Baylor knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the final seven seconds -- including Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beater -- to knock off the Red Storm 99-98. In the third-place game on Friday, St. John's breezed past Virginia 80-55. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 18 points and four steals, followed by Kadary Richmond's 12 points, as the Red Storm took a one-point lead with 15:21 left in the first half and didn't trail again. "I'm really impressed with our guys, coming off a double-overtime, extremely emotional loss," St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. "To respond that way was extremely impressive, both offensively and defensively." Pitino, in his second year with the Red Storm, was moved by something off the court on Friday, involving captain Zuby Ejiofor, who chipped in eight points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks. Ejiofor was serenaded by St. John's fans during the win, following his two missed free throws at the end of double overtime against Baylor. "When you've only been in a job for a year, you search for things you love about a place," Pitino said. "Tonight I found out what I love about St. John's. Our fans chanted Zuby's name the whole game, which doesn't happen anywhere else in America. I was really impressed with our fans and I thank them for making Zuby feel good, because he gives you all the energy." Luis leads the Red Storm with 17.3 points per game, followed by Ejiofor (10.7), Aaron Scott (10.5), Deivon Smith (10.3) and Richmond (10.2). Georgia enters Sunday's matchup looking to rebound from its first loss after falling to No. 15 Marquette 80-69 on Saturday. Georgia (5-1) battled back from a 15-point, second-half deficit, but was held to just three points over the final 4:57 in Saturday's loss. Blue Cain led the Bulldogs with a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers. "It's a process. It's a journey with this team," Bulldogs head coach Mike White said. "It's about continuing to make strides, continuing to protect our culture. ... At the end of the day, wins and losses are going to take care of themselves. We just have to embrace the process and enjoy it." Five-star freshman recruit Asa Newell was held to a season-low nine points but leads the team with 15.5 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. is second with 13.8. --Field Level Media
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Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariffSOMETHING odd happens if you do an internet search on what occurred in the sporting year. The first two things that came up for me were, 2024 in review: The sports business year in deals and Annual Review of Football Finance 2024. So when you ask Google a question about sport, the first thing on its mind is money . Unsettling, if you ask me, although it does point to something beautiful — that TV people have cottoned on to the fact sport is the only thing they can rely upon to bring the world together, watching the same thing at the same time, riding the same emotional rollercoaster. They love this because they can sell the advertising space around it. We love it because, well, we just love it. Year after year, sport delivers in ways we knew it would, and in ways we could never have imagined. Take Luke Littler . Who’d have thought 2024 would begin with an extraordinary teenager dominating the back, and front, pages. Think about it. How many times in your life does sport have you shaking your head in disbelief, muttering something to yourself like, “Wow. Incredible”? Littler’s story has been a sporting fairytale, except that’s not quite right. Referring to sports stories as fairytales is too much of a cliche. Also, it wasn’t quite a fairytale, was it? In a proper fairytale, the 16-year-old prodigy would have turned up, shocked every opponent winning every round, and gone on to win the title. But no, this is sport, so there’s not necessarily a neat tying up of the tale. He finished second. Still brilliant, incredible, inspiring and moving. But not quite a fairytale. It was like Cinderella finding the slipper fitted but also that she couldn’t immediately marry the prince , as he already had a girlfriend, and had to sort that out first. Her day would surely come, as Littler’s did in a triumphant year for him that is likely to end for him as dramatically as it started. It’s the kinks in the sporting stories which make the magic. While almost every film or TV series ends up with the good guys winning, in sport you can never be quite sure. And here lies the magic. There are those saying Pep is now a diminished figure. But I don’t see it like that I wouldn’t blame Manchester City fans for not much enjoying the mysterious magic of sport just now. This time last year they were enjoying another brisk stroll towards yet another Premier League title. And as recently as two months ago we all thought we were in for more of the same this season. But this is sport, and sport doesn’t work like that. It’s now one win in 13 games for City . Unthinkable. Two months ago, Manchester City failing to beat Everton at home would have been unthinkable in itself. Headline news . But tellingly, the morning after their draw on Boxing Day it barely merited mention in the sports bulletins. Just another bad day for struggling City. There are those saying Pep is now a diminished figure. But I don’t see it like that. He’s gone right up in my estimation. As a winner, I found him angry, irascible and generally hard to like. A serious dose of defeat has made him much more appealing. He’s been humble and intelligent . Rather than railing at the world blaming everyone else, he’s been almost alarmingly candid about the extent to which he blames himself and what he sees as his own shortcomings. After the draw against Everton, he said simply: “Life is not easy. Sport is not easy.” I loved that. He’s right. Sport, like life, can be beautiful and it can be terrible. It’s rarely a fairytale after all. In the heady days of summer we had the Euros and England’s not uneventful march to the final . It’s funny, but in my mind it’s all reduced down to a handful of key moments. Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick vs Slovakia ; the look on Ollie Watkins’ face after his winner against the Dutch . And then in the final, Spain’s winner which definitely looked offside but definitely wasn’t, and then the goalmouth scramble at the other end right at the death. If it had gone in, all might have been different. But it didn’t. Same old. And before long Gareth was on his way. Enough said. Next time. As for performance of the tournament, I’m going to have to give it to Ronaldo . And here I mean “performance” in the sense that a toddler having a tantrum might be said to be “putting in a performance”. No disrespect to the great man — he’s a hardworking genius who deserves every bit of success he’s had. But his man-child performance in Portugal’s round of 16 Euros knockout match against Slovenia will live long in the memory — taking every free kick, missing a penalty, the tears , the inevitable triumph. It was a one-man show for the ages. By the way, on VAR, is it just me or has it got a bit better? We’re certainly talking about it less, but that might be more to do with us getting bored of moaning and the fight draining out of us. The jury remains out. Let’s see what 2025 brings. In F1, good things have been happening. It was great to see Lewis win again at Silverstone. But also refreshing to see so many new young drivers making their way, and so many fans brought to the sport by the Netflix documentary, Drive To Survive . When TV captures the drama of sport so brilliantly, it’s a fabulous thing. But it has to be that way round — because if sport starts delivering drama for the purposes of television, it could devalue everything. I’m not saying this is what was behind, say, George Russell’s spat with Max Verstappen , but I did start to wonder. We can’t have these brilliant fly-on-the-wall series turning into sports versions of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. In sport we don’t need to confect drama. There’s plenty there already to be getting on with. Pick your 2024 golden moments. I’ll go for Keely Hodgkinson in the 800m and Bryony Page on the trampoline Sport must be king; the requirements of TV must come second. When TV starts calling all the shots, things get daft. Take the Olympics. An absolute triumph, sandwiched between the most absurdly overblown made-for-television opening and closing ceremonies. Good job that the sport which came in between was so unrelentingly brilliant. Pick your golden moments. I’ll go for Keely Hodgkinson in the 800m, Bryony Page on the trampoline and the GB women in the quadruple sculls. They trailed the Dutch for 1,950 metres but beat them to gold on the very final stroke . Awesome. In 2024 we saw some legends of their sports bow out. It’s always moving to see athletes we first saw as kids come to dominate their worlds before finally, tearfully — for us as well as them — bowing out. Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray left tennis. Jimmy Anderson played his last cricket for England . Mark Cavendish finished cycling in triumph. With their bodies in various states of disrepair, they called it a day. But what shone out from each of this quartet was something which years of elite competition often knocks out of sportsmen and women — their sheer love for their sports. This is rarer than you might think. With some athletes (see Ronaldo above) you get the feeling they’re in it as much for love of themselves as for the love of the game. And I’ve met many retired footballers who, while still fans of the game, can’t think of much worse than having to get out there and play again, week in, week out. But with Nadal, Murray, Anderson and Cavendish, you sensed that if their bodies allowed it, they’d carry on for ever. If only they could. But others will come to fill their shoes. More fairytales will (almost) be written. This next sporting year will, one way or another, put us through the mill all over again. Bring it on. Can’t wait.