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can indian casinos control slot machines Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel WoodScott Jennings left a fellow CNN panelist speechless after he claimed X is the most ideologically balanced social media platform – and backed it up with one of the left-leaning network’s own reports. “I saw a survey this week – it’s [X] now the most ideologically balanced user platform of any platform,” Jennings said during CNN NewsNight on Monday. CNN panelist and television personality Cari Champion shot back: “You cannot say that.” “Who’s your source?” she demanded as the network’s panelists talked over one another. Jennings exclaimed: “We’ve reported it on this network!” The week before, CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten had discussed survey findings from the Pew Research Center that found billionaire Elon Musk’s X userbase has grown more politically balanced – though the platform has lost users and Musk himself has grown less favorable. The social media platform’s userbase is a nearly even split between 48% of Democrat users and 47% of Republican users, according to the data. In 2022, a 65% majority of the platform’s users had identified as Democrats, Enten said. After Jennings claimed the platform was balanced, Champion said, “It’s not accurate and you know it.” The debate ensued after panelists compared Elon Musk’s acquisition of X to governments purchasing media outlets to use as propaganda. Musk, the richest person in the world with a net worth of $329.9 billion according to Forbes, acquired the social media company, formerly known as Twitter, for $44 billion in 2022 . He has since taken heat for deregulating across the site, which resulted in racist and antisemitic posts popping up alongside paid advertisements as well as misinformation . “Is the concern that certain media outlets would become propaganda arms of political ideologies?” Jennings asked. “I mean, don’t we already have that in this country at a large scale?” Champion argued in favor of more regulation on Musk’s platform. “No one’s regulating the n-word, no one’s regulating the criticism, no one is regulating how people are treated,” Champion said. Jennings questioned where Champion would draw the line on limiting the First Amendment. “Let me tell you something, if I came on here and I just started calling you all kinds of names, do you think the bosses would continue to let me do that?” Champion said. “There’s a level of professionalism in what we do here because we are journalists and we adhere to something, at least morally, and there is no moral compass on this thing called X.”

The fight is turning nasty A n underappreciated force behind great technological change is intense—and petty—rivalry. In the “war of the currents” in the late 19th century, Thomas Edison electrocuted stray animals to discredit Nikola Tesla. A century later Steve Jobs traded insults with Bill Gates during a battle between Apple and Microsoft. Even “Silicon Valley,” a satirical HBO series, starts with a feud—and the priceless quip: “These are billionaires, Richard. Humiliating each other is worth more to them than we will make in a lifetime.” Explore more Discover more How to behave in lifts: an office guide Life in an elevator Donald Trump’s victory has boosted shares in private-prison companies A hard line means hard cash Gautam Adani faces bribery charges in America Prosecutors allege one of India’s richest men paid off local officials Nvidia’s boss dismisses fears that AI has hit a wall But it’s “urgent” to get to the next level, Jensen Huang tells The Economist Does Dallas offer a vision of America’s future? The Texan city embodies the allure of small government What ChatGPT’s corporate victims have in common The first casualties of generative AI offer lessons for other businesses

Sony website chronicles 30 years of PlayStation, says PS2 sold 160 million - Video Games Chroniclehas said support from fans had helped her through her as she made a triumphant return to . The TV and radio presenter - best known for presenting on Radio 4 - recently announced she has had the "all clear" from after revealed her diagnosis in August. She returned to host the BBC One show along side on Tuesday, 26 November and said it felt good to be back at work. Jones opened the show by welcoming Radio 6 DJ Laverne, 46, back to the sofa. She said: "I'm delighted to say that Lauren is back by my side. Miss Laverne we have missed you so much. You look brilliant. How are you feeling?" Laverne replied: "I feel great. Really, really pleased to be back. Obviously, it's lovely to be back on the iconic sofa instead of watching at home online. We’re delighted to have back on the show tonight after she was given the all clear following treatment for cancer 🫶 👉 — BBC The One Show (@BBCTheOneShow) "And largely I feel good because I've had so many wonderful messages from viewers. I want to say a massive thank you to everybody who's been in touch, especially people who've been through cancer treatment themselves. It's been so encouraging and, and really touching the way that people have, you know, been sending me those messages and I'm thrilled to be back. And what a great first show. I mean, I feel like you've laid it on just for me, but it's not. It's for you [the viewers]." Viewers were delighted to see Laverne back on their screens and looking so well. One on social media platform X: "Great to see Lauren back! #TheOneShow" Another wrote on : "Lovely to see Lauren Laverne back on TV after her cancer treatment. Lovely Northern lass." One : "Lauren looks fab #theoneshow" And another : "Good to see Lauren Laverne up and running again. Well done young lady." was a guest on the show along with director Michael Gracey and . Williams was there to discuss his new biopic in which he is played by a monkey. But he revealed he had hoped to have a starring role in Gracey's hit musical , and was hurt when the director told him he wanted to cast instead. Williams explained: "Michael rings me up, he said, 'I need a favour,' and I say, 'Yeah, come round.' He plays me the songs from The Greatest Showman. He said, 'I'm doing this film called The Greatest Showman. 'And I'm like - yeah, he's gonna ask me, of course, he is, this is my big break. And then he plays me these songs and I'm like, this is mind blowing. Then he shows me the what are they called concept art, and I'm like, 'I'm in.' I'm totally in and he goes, 'And now it's the favour,' and I say, 'Ask me anything,' and he goes, 'Will you convince Hugh Jackman to play it?' An I'm crestfallen and heartbroken." Gracey said: "That's a recent story 'cause I for years, I just thought Rob helped me out massively. Which he did because during the whole time we were working on The Greatest Showman, Hugh kept referencing Rob. He could choose any showman on the face of the planet - and every reference was Robbie went. So when I needed help, convincing him about the music, I got Rob to do a video telling Hugh that the music was great. And it's what convinced Hugh to move forward with the music that we had, which is the music in the film today."

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Carter died Sunday, coming up on two years after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: President Joe Biden has scheduled a state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9. Biden also declared Jan. 9 as a National Day of Mourning across the U.S. Carter, the longest-lived former president, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. Biden also ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days from Sunday. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday praised Carter for his significant contributions to international peace through the Camp David Accords, the SALT II Treaty and the Panama Canal treaties. “President Carter’s commitment to international peace and human rights also found full expression after he left the presidency,” Guterres said in a statement. "He played a key role in conflict mediation, election monitoring, the promotion of democracy, and disease prevention and eradication. These and other efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and helped advance the work of the United Nations. “President Carter will be remembered for his solidarity with the vulnerable, his abiding grace, and his unrelenting faith in the common good and our common humanity,” Guterres said. King Charles III joined leaders from around the world in issuing their condolences and sharing their reflections on the former president. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Carter," the king said in a public statement. “He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977." President Joe Biden broke from his family vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands to remember Carter, recalling his predecessor as a role model and friend. America and the world lost a “remarkable leader” with Carter’s death, Biden said, adding that he had spoken to several of the former president's children and was working with them to formalize memorial arrangements in Washington. Speaking for roughly 10 minutes, Biden remembered Carter as a humanitarian and statesman, someone he couldn't imagine walking past a person in need without trying to help them. He represented “the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away,” Biden said. The president repeatedly praised Carter's “simple decency” and his values, saying some will see him as a man of honesty and humility from a bygone era. “I don’t believe it’s a bygone era. I see a man not only of our time, but for all times,” Biden said. “To know his core, you need to know he never stopped being a Sunday school teacher at that Baptist church in Plains, Georgia.” Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said on X that Carter's significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel "will remain etched in the annals of history.” He went on to say Carter's “humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood.” Carter will be remembered as “one of the world’s most prominent leaders in service to humanity,” el-Sissi said. President Joe Biden will speak about Carter Sunday evening. The president will make his address from a hotel in St. Croix, from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he is on a holiday vacation with his family. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had one of the great love stories and political partnerships in U.S. presidential history. The former president sometimes called his wife, who died Nov. 19. 2023, “Rosie,” which is a good way to remember how her name actually is pronounced. It is “ROSE-uh-lyn,” not, repeat NOT, “RAHZ-uh-lyn.” They were married more than 77 years but their relationship went back even further. Jimmy’s mother, “Miss Lillian,” delivered Eleanor Rosalynn Smith at the Smith home in Plains on Aug. 18, 1927. The nurse brought her eldest child back a few days later to visit, meaning the longest-married presidential couple met as preschooler and newborn. She became his trusted campaign aide and White House adviser, surprising Washington by sitting in on Cabinet meetings. Then they traveled the world together as co-founders of The Carter Center. Most of the nation saw the former president for the last time at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral. Jason Carter is now the chairman of The Carter Center’s board of governors. He said his grandparents “never changed who they were” even after reaching the White House and becoming global humanitarians. He says their four years in Washington were just one period of putting their values into action and that the center his grandparents founded in Atlanta is a lasting “extension of their belief in human rights as a fundamental global force.” Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter traveled the world advocating for democracy and fighting disease, but Jason Carter said they weren’t motivated by pity, or arrogance that a former American president had all the answers — they ventured to remote places because they could “recognize these people.” They too were from “a 600-person village” and understood that even the poorest people “have the power ... the ability ... the knowledge and the expertise to change their own community.” As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is remembering Carter as a man steeped “in devotion to public service and peace.” The California Democrat said in a statement Sunday that Carter was committed to “honoring the spark of divinity within every person,” something she said manifested in “teaching Sunday school in his beloved Marantha Baptist Church, brokering the landmark Camp David Accords to pave the way to peace or building homes with Habitat for Humanity.” Pelosi also said Carter led “perhaps the most impactful post-presidency in history.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted in a post on X the special contribution Carter made by brokering the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt and through his work with the Carter Center. “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad,” Starmer said. To commemorate Carter’s death, officials with the Empire State Building said in a post on social media that the iconic New York City landmark would be lit in red, white and blue on Sunday night, “to honor the life and legacy” of the late former president. In a statement issued Sunday, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said Carter’s beloved Maranatha Baptist Church “will be a little quieter on Sunday,s” but added that the late former president “will never be far away -- buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels.” Noting the “hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews” to see the former president teach Sunday school, as he did “for most of his adult life,” the Obamas listed Carter’s accomplishments as president. But they made special note of the Sunday school lessons, saying they were catalysts for people making a pilgrimage to the church. “Many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter’s decency.” The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world. Former Vice President Al Gore praised Jimmy Carter for living “a life full of purpose, commitment and kindness” and for being a “lifelong role model for the entire environmental movement.” Carter, who left the White House in 1981 after a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan. concentrated on conflict resolution, defending democracy and fighting disease in the developing world. Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, remains a leading advocate for action to fight climate change. Both won Nobel Peace Prizes. Gore said that “it is a testament to his unyielding determination to help build a more just and peaceful world” that Carter is often “remembered equally for the work he did as President as he is for his leadership over the 42 years after he left office.” During Gore’s time in the White House, President Bill Clinton had an uneasy relationship with Carter. But Gore said he is “grateful” for “many years of friendship and collaboration” with Carter. Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, remember Carter as a man who lived to serve others. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others — until the very end." The statement recalled Carter's many achievements and priorities, including efforts “to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David." After he left office, the Clinton statement said, Carter continued efforts in "supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity — he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world,” the statement said.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been hit with a devastating blow on the offensive side of the ball during the most crucial point of the 2024 season. With an incredibly difficult schedule ahead, top play-maker George Pickens showed up on the injury report with a hamstring injury the Friday before a Week 14 contest against the Cleveland Browns. He ended up missing the game, and is expected to be out longer than originally expected. This could provide to be a crucial absence as the team attempts to not just clinch a spot in the playoffs, but the AFC North and a postseason matchup at home. Fans were originally concerned when Pickens popped up on the injury report, but many believed his limited participation in Friday's practice before the Cleveland game was just the team being cautious. Many were shocked when he was inactive for the contest, but more suspicion starting flying around after it was reported that the injury was believed to be worse than originally thought. Mark Kaboly joined The Pomp and Joe Show on Wednesday to cut the state of the Steelers as the franchise prepares to take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The insider, who is much more aware of what goes on behind closed doors than most, expressed complete and utter confusion about the approach that Pittsburgh took to Pickens and his injury. "Do you know that they got to walk about, uh, 200 to go get an MRI at any time," Kaboly noted. "I'm not quite sure if any other organization on the planet has that accessibility to MRIs. Usually, they take advantage of that. I mean, any time somebody has, you know, a sneeze, they'll send somebody over to have an MRI, so I don't quite get why they didn't send him Thursday after practice. I have no idea." No one is doubting that Pickens in dealing with some kind of ailment, but Kaboly's points more so focus on the questionable calls made by the training and coaching staffs during this time. Giving a fan base hope that all was okay with the star wideout, and then coming back to say that it could be more serious is a complete lack of communication. Kaboly went into some more detail about how the process typically works for the Steelers when it comes to injuries that can be diagnosed with an MRI. He seemed relatively shocked that the franchise decided not to get Pickens one as soon as possible, given the fact that it has always been very careful with players dealing with soft tissue injuries. "Maybe they just thought that it wasn't that bad and even if, the history says that they err on the side of caution so many times when it comes to an MRI to go over there for a half hour and find out. I mean, that's how they find out the severity of these things, so something doesn't all add up. I'm not saying it's a conspiracy." Time will tell if Pickens will be good to go before January or not, but Kaboly did suggest that the team should hold its top pass-catcher out until the postseason. The biggest issue with that is the group is still attempting to win the division, and being without a dynamic play-maker on offense could significantly affect the chances of having a playoff game at home. Steelers Need Pickens Healthy As Fast As Possible Pittsburgh will be able to get by with strong defense and veteran leadership, but those two things will only take the team so far. When any organization is without its best player on offense, digression is expected. If the Steelers want to make a true run at another Super Bowl, one of the key parts of that will be Pickens. His health will be critical moving forward. This article first appeared on SteelerNation.com and was syndicated with permission.Under fire health secretary Neil Gray told to 'come clean' after it emerged he took an official limo to movie bash He has already faced scrutiny over his use of the limo to attend football games Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By TOM GORDON DEPUTY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 14:51 EST, 26 November 2024 | Updated: 14:51 EST, 26 November 2024 e-mail View comments Neil Gray has been told to ‘come clean’ about why he took an official limo to and from a film premiere after it emerged the SNP’s Culture Secretary attended the glitzy bash as well. The Scottish Tories have said the Health Secretary’s claim that he went to the star-studded event on ‘ministerial duties’ beggared belief given Angus Robertson - who holds the culture brief - was already there. Deputy Tory leader Rachael Hamilton said it appeared Mr Gray was simply ‘on a jolly’. The Mail previously revealed that Mr Gray - also under fire for taking ministerial cars to football games - was chauffeured to the opening night of the Edinburgh Film Festival. He and wife Karlie posed for photographs at the Cameo cinema on August 15 when it staged the UK premiere of The Outrun, which Mr Gray previously said he ‘cannot wait to see’. Neil Gray and his wife Karlie attended the opening gala world premiere of "The Outrun" during the Edinburgh International Festival in August Mr Gray attended the glitzy bash despite the fact culture secretary Angus Robertson was already at the premiere, with critics saying Mr Gray appeared to have simply been 'on a jolly' Official records state Mr Gray met representatives of film quango Screen Scotland at a ‘reception’ and discussed ‘culture’, even though it is not part of his health brief. They also say that Mr Gray was chauffeured from his office at St Andrews House to a ‘personal address’ and from there to the cinema. The Government last night refused to say if Mr Gray was driven home to pick up his wife before they attended the premiere together. The Tories said he appeared to have been acting more like a film fan - again at taxpayers’ expense. Ms Hamilton said: ‘Neil Gray needs to come clean on why he thought it was appropriate for him to attend this event. ‘Given Angus Robertson as Culture Secretary was already at the premiere, the Health Secretary appears to have simply been on a jolly. ‘His continued defence of using the ministerial limo to enjoy his favourite hobbies beggars belief. ‘Neil Gray has taken the taxpayer for a ride far too often. He must be upfront about these trips - including whether a family member was driven to and from the film premiere - otherwise the scandal engulfing him rightly won’t go away.’ The Airdrie and Shotts MSP took family members and a guest to five of the eight football matches he was recently criticised for attending. The Government said Mr Gray was undertaking ‘ministerial duties’ and it was not unusual for ministers to attend sporting and cultural events. But Mr Robertson’s presence at the premiere arguably made Mr Gray superfluous. The Culture Secretary met the film’s star, Saoirse Ronan, as well as the Film Festival’s director Paul Ridd and its chair Andrew McDonald. Mr Gray has faced intense scrutiny for being driven to football matches in an official limo Unlike Mr Gray, he was driven directly from St Andrews House to the cinema, not via any personal address. Mr Gray was accused earlier this month of using taxpayer-funded cars to indulge his love of football after being driven to eight games, half involving his favourite team, Aberdeen. He apologised to parliament for having ‘given the impression of acting more as a fan and less as a minister’. In December, Mr Gray took to social media to promote The Outrun - which is set in Orkney, where he grew up - saying ‘Cannot wait to see this!’ and ‘Cannot wait!’ The Government refused to say if Mr Gray’s wife also used the limo to and from the premiere or why Mr Gray needed to attend when Mr Robertson was already there. A spokeswoman said: ‘Ministers attend sporting and cultural events as part of their Ministerial duties.’ The Film Festival declined to comment. SNP Share or comment on this article: Under fire health secretary Neil Gray told to 'come clean' after it emerged he took an official limo to movie bash e-mail Add comment

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Aston 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. Diego Carlos was adjudged to have fouled the Juventus goalkeeper (David Davies/PA) 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. Ollie Watkins could not find the net (Nick Potts/PA) 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.Oregon's Gabriel, Colorado's Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty, Miami's Ward are named Heisman finalists

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Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes Sunday and the Jacksonville Jaguars earned a season sweep of the visiting Tennessee Titans with a 20-13 victory. Jones connected on 15 of 22 passes for 174 yards, finding Parker Washington and rookie Bryan Thomas Jr. for scores, as Jacksonville (4-12) left Tennessee (3-13) behind in the AFC South cellar. Cam Little booted field goals of 48 and 44 yards. Mason Rudolph hit 19 of 31 attempts for 193 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Titans, which dropped their fifth consecutive game. Tyjae Spears rushed for 95 yards on 20 carries, playing in place of Tony Pollard (flu/ankle). Jones' 11-yard scoring strike to Thomas with 7:05 left in the game gave the Jaguars a 20-10 lead but Tennessee responded with Matthew Wright's 28-yard field goal at the 2:02 mark. After getting a three-and-out, the Titans had a chance to force overtime and reached the Jacksonville 26. But Rudolph's fourth-down pass intended for Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was knocked down at the goal line with nine seconds left. The pregame storyline concerned which team could benefit most from a loss. Both entered a game behind the New York Giants for the potential No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL Draft. Jacksonville initiated scoring on the game's opening drive, needing to drive only 38 yards on nine plays to set up Little for his first field goal at the 10:46 mark. The Jaguars got into the end zone for the first time with 8:59 left in the half on Jones' 2-yard touchdown pass to Washington, coming five plays after Rudolph tossed a tipped-ball interception. Little's second field goal upped the margin to 13-0 with 2:02 remaining before Tennessee pieced together a two-minute drive that set up Wright for a 39-yard field goal as time expired, making it 13-3 at halftime. The Titans started the second half with their best drive of the game, chewing up 85 yards and eight minutes before Rudolph hit Nick Vannett with an 8-yard strike to cut the margin to 13-10. --Field Level MediaSwept by Jaguars, Titans alone in AFC South basementTHUNDER BAY — The Federal Court of Canada has ruled Confederation College's Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) is not subject to federal labour jurisdiction under the Canada Labour Code. In doing so, the court has set aside a finding made last year by a health and safety officer with Employment and Social Development Canada. This means the college can continue to operate exclusively under the requirements of Ontario's labour legislation. The officer's investigation was not conducted because of a complaint or occurrence in the workplace, but was launched proactively. He concluded that, even though the college as a whole is an educational institution falling under provincial labour jurisdiction, ACE is a "divisible entity" from the college. Because the aviation centre – located at Thunder Bay Airport – is engaged in the operation of aircraft and aircraft maintenance, the officer determined federal legislation applies for labour relations purposes. Confederation College successfully applied for a judicial review of that finding. Federal court judge Anne Turley heard arguments from the college and the federal government in October, and released her decision last week. ACE is operated by the college's School of Engineering, Technology, Trades and Aviation, and offers two full-time diploma programs – Aviation Flight Management and Aviation Technician-Aircraft Maintenance. Thirty of the college's 600 employees work in the aviation centre, and are members of the same union bargaining unit as all other college workers. During his investigation, the federal officer determined ACE "appears to be a separate division" within the college, and that because aircraft are regulated by the federal government, the aviation centre is governed by the Canada Labour Code. Education falls under provincial jurisdiction, but the Canada Labour Code states that a federal workplace, undertaking or business includes "aerodromes, aircraft or a line of air transportation." Judge Turley found the officer made a mistake when he concluded the aviation centre is involved in "two distinguishable activities: education and the operation of aircraft." She said "These are not two distinct activities. Rather, the aircraft are only operated for education purposes. The ACE teaches without using aircraft, but it does not use aircraft without teaching." She also noted the officer himself recognized that ACE aircraft are not used for charter flights or for any other form of transportation. "The officer's analysis fails to appreciate that the aircraft are simply among the teaching tools the ACE uses in its two post-secondary diploma programs, as part of Confederation College's mandate as a public college in Ontario. The tools the ACE uses to train its students do not change the essential nature of the ACE's operations: education." Matt Bunn, associate dean of aviation at the college, declined to speculate on how ACE might have been impacted if the court ruling had favoured federal jurisdiction. But in a statement to Newswatch, he said "We appreciate that this decision allows us to continue operating under provincial legislation, effectively supporting our operations thus far. Our focus remains on providing high-quality aviation education and training to our students, and we will continue to do so within the framework of our current regulatory requirements." Workplaces that are provincially-regulated fall under provisions of the Employment Standards Act. The Canada Labour Code governs federally-regulated workplaces and sets out requirements for collective bargaining, occupational health and safety, and employment standards including hours of work, wages, vacations and holidays.

Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders moved past Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka on Sunday to set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end in his rookie season and also set the record for most receptions by a rookie, regardless of position. Bowers has 108 receptions to top the mark set last season by Puka Nacua (105) of the Los Angeles Rams. Bowers' yardage stands at 1,144 after having seven receptions for 77 yards in a 25-10 road victory over the New Orleans Saints. Bowers also set a franchise receptions for catches in a season, surpassing Darren Waller (107 in 2020). "It's awesome," Bowers said of the records in a postgame interview on Fox. "You never know what to expect coming up to the next level. It's been everything and more." Bowers' third catch on Sunday -- a 13-yard grab late in the second quarter against the Saints -- pushed his season total to 1,087 yards. Ditka totaled 1,076 receiving yards in 14 games with the Chicago Bears in 1961. Bowers, 22, set the record for receptions by a rookie tight end earlier this season by eclipsing the total of 86 reeled in by Sam LaPorta of the Detroit Lions in 2023. Bowers was selected by the Raiders with the 13th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite all his catches, he has just four scoring receptions. While with Georgia, Bowers was the first back-to-back winner of the Mackey Award (2022, 2023), which is given to the top tight end in college football. --Field Level MediaHIDDEN Valley Mine (HVM) has once again demonstrated its commitment to community by partnering with Bulolo Disrict and the Morobe Provincial Government to celebrate World Children’s Day. The event was part of an annual 20-day activism initiative that promotes the rights and future of children, and addresses critical social issues that affect families and communities. HVM said: “Children’s Day is not just a celebration; it’s a reminder of the responsibilities HVM share in safeguarding the rights of our children. “By partnering with local stakeholders, we aim to create opportunities for children to thrive in a supportive environment.” In addition to celebrating children’s rights, the initiative tackled pressing issues such as gender-based and family violence, which significantly impact children and other vulnerable groups. HVM’s approach combines awareness-raising, prevention strategies, and support for survivors through collaborations with community organisations. HVM community affairs supervisor Esther Bill said: “Family violence doesn’t just harm individuals—it disrupts entire communities. “We’re committed to creating a safer environment where children can grow up free from violence, and families can rebuild trust and security.” Children’s Day featured a series of activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire young participants. The event also provided a platform for discussions on child protection and the broader societal impacts of violence, underscoring the importance of proactive community involvement. Local leaders commended HVM’s continued dedication to community development. “Hidden Valley Mine has proven to be a valuable partner, not just in economic development but in addressing social challenges,” said a representative from the Bulolo district administration. “Their support for initiatives like this strengthens our collective efforts to ensure a better future for our children.” Through initiatives like Children’s Day, HVM continues to champion community development, demonstrating its role as a trusted partner and advocate for the protection and empowerment of children and families in the region. The company’s efforts reflect its broader vision of building a sustainable future for all members of the community.

By Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology — smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and the like — monitors body-centric data such as your heart rate, steps taken and calories burned, and may record where you go along the way. Like Santa Claus, it knows when you are sleeping (and how well), it knows when you’re awake, it knows when you’ve been idle or exercising, and it keeps track of all of it. People are also sharing sensitive health information on health and wellness apps , including online mental health and counseling programs. Some women use period tracker apps to map out their monthly cycle. These devices and services have excited consumers hoping for better insight into their health and lifestyle choices. But the lack of oversight into how body-centric data are used and shared with third parties has prompted concerns from privacy experts, who warn that the data could be sold or lost through data breaches, then used to raise insurance premiums, discriminate surreptitiously against applicants for jobs or housing, and even perform surveillance. The use of wearable technology and medical apps surged in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but research released by Mozilla on Wednesday indicates that current laws offer little protection for consumers who are often unaware just how much of their health data are being collected and shared by companies. “I’ve been studying the intersections of emerging technologies, data-driven technologies, AI and human rights and social justice for the past 15 years, and since the pandemic I’ve noticed the industry has become hyper-focused on our bodies,” said Mozilla Foundation technology fellow Júlia Keserű, who conducted the research. “That permeates into all kinds of areas of our lives and all kinds of domains within the tech industry.” The report “From Skin to Screen: Bodily Integrity in the Digital Age” recommends that existing data protection laws be clarified to encompass all forms of bodily data. It also calls for expanding national health privacy laws to cover health-related information collected from health apps and fitness trackers and making it easier for users to opt out of body-centric data collections. Researchers have been raising alarms about health data privacy for years. Data collected by companies are often sold to data brokers or groups that buy, sell and trade data from the internet to create detailed consumer profiles. Body-centric data can include information such as the fingerprints used to unlock phones, face scans from facial recognition technology, and data from fitness and fertility trackers, mental health apps and digital medical records. One of the key reasons health information has value to companies — even when the person’s name is not associated with it — is that advertisers can use the data to send targeted ads to groups of people based on certain details they share. The information contained in these consumer profiles is becoming so detailed, however, that when paired with other data sets that include location information, it could be possible to target specific individuals, Keserű said. Location data can “expose sophisticated insights about people’s health status, through their visits to places like hospitals or abortions clinics,” Mozilla’s report said, adding that “companies like Google have been reported to keep such data even after promising to delete it.” Related Articles A 2023 report by Duke University revealed that data brokers were selling sensitive data on individuals’ mental health conditions on the open market. While many brokers deleted personal identifiers, some provided names and addresses of individuals seeking mental health assistance, according to the report. In two public surveys conducted as part of the research, Keserű said, participants were outraged and felt exploited in scenarios where their health data were sold for a profit without their knowledge. “We need a new approach to our digital interactions that recognizes the fundamental rights of individuals to safeguard their bodily data, an issue that speaks directly to human autonomy and dignity,” Keserű said. “As technology continues to advance, it is critical that our laws and practices evolve to meet the unique challenges of this era.” Consumers often take part in these technologies without fully understanding the implications. Last month, Elon Musk suggested on X that users submit X-rays, PET scans, MRIs and other medical images to Grok, the platform’s artificial intelligence chatbot, to seek diagnoses. The issue alarmed privacy experts, but many X users heeded Musk’s call and submitted health information to the chatbot. While X’s privacy policy says that the company will not sell user data to third parties, it does share some information with certain business partners. Gaps in existing laws have allowed the widespread sharing of biometric and other body-related data. Health information provided to hospitals, doctor’s offices and medical insurance companies is protected from disclosure under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , known as HIPAA, which established federal standards protecting such information from release without the patient’s consent. But health data collected by many wearable devices and health and wellness apps don’t fall under HIPAA’s umbrella, said Suzanne Bernstein, counsel at Electronic Privacy Information Center. “In the U.S. because we don’t have a comprehensive federal privacy law ... it falls to the state level,” she said. But not every state has weighed in on the issue. Washington, Nevada and Connecticut all recently passed laws to provide safeguards for consumer health data. Washington, D.C., in July introduced legislation that aimed to require tech companies to adhere to strengthened privacy provisions regarding the collection, sharing, use or sale of consumer health data. In California, the California Privacy Rights Act regulates how businesses can use certain types of sensitive information, including biometric information, and requires them to offer consumers the ability to opt out of disclosure of sensitive personal information. “This information being sold or shared with data brokers and other entities hypercharge the online profiling that we’re so used to at this point, and the more sensitive the data, the more sophisticated the profiling can be,” Bernstein said. “A lot of the sharing or selling with third parties is outside the scope of what a consumer would reasonably expect.” Health information has become a prime target for hackers seeking to extort healthcare agencies and individuals after accessing sensitive patient data. Health-related cybersecurity breaches and ransom attacks increased more than 4,000% between 2009 and 2023, targeting the booming market of body-centric data, which is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2030, according to the report. “Nonconsensual data sharing is a big issue,” Keserű said. “Even if it’s biometric data or health data, a lot of the companies are just sharing that data without you knowing, and that is causing a lot of anxiety and questions.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Kopitar scores twice in third, Kings fight back for 5-4 win over Flyers

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