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It's as if it were a bulletin from the early days of The Bradford Era: Cases of pertussis reported in the community. But it's today, in 2024, when two area school districts have issued notes of caution to the community saying cases of whooping cough have been reported. At Otto-Eldred School District, Superintendent Matt Splain released a statement on social media: "Otto-Eldred Elementary School received reporting of a whooping cough case this week. The student is currently under medical care and has not been in school for 2 weeks. Pertussis cases have been rising nationwide, including in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has seen the most reported cases so far this year. The U.S. has seen a five-fold increase in reported cases in 2024 compared to 2023." At Smethport Area School District, a student wasn't mentioned, but the cautionary statement prior to Thanksgiving asked folks to review an update on whooping cough from the school nurses. "We are still experiencing cases of pertussis circulating in our community," the notice read. Both schools included informational statements on pertussis, how to recognize it and what the Department of Health recommended for treatment. The health department and CDC noted that Pennsylvania has had 2,657 cases so far this year; last year there were 305 cases. The most recent week reported, which ended Nov. 23, had 35 cases in the state. "Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, follows a relatively typical cycle that sees cases rise and fall, with illness peaks occurring every 2 to 5 years – this is a normal occurrence and should not be considered abnormal or thought of as an 'outbreak,' stated Neil Ruhland, deputy press secretary for the health department. There has been a rise in the state, particularly in areas with greater population density, he said, like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. "The majority of outbreaks that have been reported are from middle school, high school or college settings. The number of reported pertussis outbreaks increased throughout the 2023-24 school year, that trend is expected to continue into 2025. No reported deaths due to a pertussis diagnosis have occurred in Pennsylvania in 2024," he said. The health department sent out a health alert and has been presenting educational materials to daycares and school settings. "Vaccination against whooping cough is the best way to prevent the disease," Ruhland said. "Children should routinely be vaccinated with a DTaP vaccine at two months, four months, six months, 15 to 18 months, and again at 4 to 6 years. "Adolescents should be up to date with the whooping cough vaccine and the last vaccination of Tdap at 11 to 12 years of age," he said. "Adults should get a Tdap vaccine every 10 years. "Pregnant women should receive Tdap between 27 and 36 weeks gestation with each pregnancy, regardless of prior vaccination history. The youngest children can get the first dose until two months of age." The vaccine rate in the state is 94.6% for kindergarten students, 92.4% for seventh graders, and 97.1% for 12th graders. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "Reports of pertussis cases were lower than usual over the past few years, during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the United States is beginning to return to pre-pandemic patterns where more than 10,000 cases are typically reported each year. The infection prevention team for Upper Allegheny Health System said they haven't seen any cases of pertussis at Bradford Regional Medical Center or Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital. Cases of whooping cough tend to be cyclical, the experts agreed. "However, during the typical respiratory season, pertussis is often overlooked as a diagnosis in adolescents and adults, even when cough is present. This only reinforces the need for healthcare provider awareness with recognizing the symptoms of the illness and opting to perform laboratory testing for confirmation. Recognition and isolation is so important to preventing spread." "It's likely mitigation measures used during the pandemic (e.g., masking, remote learning) lowered transmission of pertussis. In 2024, reported cases of pertussis increased across the United States, indicating a return to more typical trends." "Pertussis is an acute bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis spread through airborne droplets," the health department noted. "The incubation period is typically 7 to 10 days but can range from 5 to 21 days. Patients are infectious from the onset of symptoms until 3 weeks after the cough starts or until after 5 days of appropriate antibiotic treatment." It is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like a "whoop."
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The group noted that the president on Monday pardoned two turkeys in an annual Thanksgiving tradition and urged him to “#PardonPeopleNotPoultry.” Members of Congress and justice advocates including the nonprofit group Last Prisoner Project are ... [+] calling on President Biden to release those in prison for marijuana-related offenses. Two years ago, Biden issued a mass pardon for thousands of Americans convicted of federal offenses for simple cannabis possession. He expanded the clemency late last year to include thousands more convicted of use and possession of marijuana on federal lands and the District of Columbia. In a statement, Biden said the pardons reflects his position that “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.” “Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana,” he added, according to an October 2022 report from the Associated Press. “It’s time that we right these wrongs.” Despite these actions, the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) notes in a statement that Biden “has yet to release a single person still incarcerated for cannabis through commutation.” Although the pardons granted relief to thousands of people with a conviction on their records, the president’s clemency actions did not address the approximately 3,000 individuals serving time in federal prisons for cannabis related offenses. Less Than 2% Of Clemency Petitions Approved Sarah Gersten, LPP executive director and general counsel, notes in an email that the Biden administration has granted only 1.6% of the clemency petitions submitted during his presidency, according to a report from Axios, the worst in modern presidential history. Additionally, 84% of voters support the release of those incarcerated for offenses that have since been legalized, according to a 2020 ACLU study . 60+ Early Black Friday Deals Worth Shopping Right Now 10 Unofficial Hoka Black Friday Sales You Don’t Want To Miss “If President Biden truly wants to leave a positive legacy on social and racial justice it is imperative that he use the tools afforded to him by the executive clemency power to reform our criminal justice system and release the nearly 3,000 federal cannabis prisoners,” Geller writes. Members Of Congress Call On Biden To Grant Clemency To Cannabis Prisoners Last week, LPP representatives joined members of Congress, justice advocates, formerly incarcerated individuals and their families on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with an open letter to the president. The letter called on Biden to “use your clemency authority to rectify unjust and unnecessary criminal laws passed by Congress and draconian sentences given by judges.” The letter asked the president to issue pardons for those still in federal prison for cannabis offenses before his term ends in January. “We urge you to use your executive clemency power to reunite families, address longstanding injustices in our legal system, and set our nation on the path toward ending mass incarceration,” more than 50 lawmakers wrote in the letter, according to a statement from LPP. Last Prisoner Project is urging President Biden to Pardon People, Not Poultry “While cannabis is now legal in Minnesota and many states across America, thousands remain behind bars in federal prisons for the same substance – a reminder of the work still ahead,” Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, said on the Capitol steps on November 20. “President Biden still has time to build on his initial pardons and take decisive action. He can extend clemency to every person still serving time for federal cannabis offenses, many of whom have already spent decades behind bars. In Minnesota, we've shown that cannabis legalization and expungement can move hand in hand. Now it's time for federal action to match this progress.” LPP is urging supporters to send a letter to the White House urging President Biden to prioritize granting clemency to those Americans with unjust cannabis sentences over a turkey this Thanksgiving by visiting PeopleNotPoultry.com .
Through all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa State have the best odds, yet a multitude of scenarios could play out — 256 to be exact. There's even the possibility of an eight-team tie. It may take a mathematician to figure out which teams are in the Dec. 7 game in Arlington, Texas — even for the ones who win. Travis Hunter, Colorado. The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits.
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Published 3:37 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 By Data Skrive The New Orleans Saints (5-8) next have a home matchup with the Washington Commanders (8-5) at Caesars Superdome on Sunday. The Commanders’ matchup versus the Saints will be airing on TV. Watch live NFL games, NFL Network, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Sign up today and watch seven hours of commercial-free football from every NFL game every Sunday. Catch NFL action all season long on Fubo. Watch Thursday Night Football exclusively on Prime Video. Rep your favorite NFL players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more. Get tickets for any NFL game this season at StubHub.By Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald (TNS) MIAMI — As her students finished their online exam, Arlet Lara got up to make a cafe con leche . Her 16-year-old son found her on the kitchen floor. First, he called Dad in a panic. Then 911. “I had a stroke and my life made a 180-degree turn,” Lara told the Miami Herald, recalling the medical scare she experienced in May 2020 in the early months of the COVID pandemic. “The stroke affected my left side of the body,” the North Miami woman and former high school math teacher said. Lara, an avid runner and gym goer, couldn’t even walk. “It was hard,” the 50-year-old mom said. After years of rehabilitation therapy and a foot surgery, Lara can walk again. But she still struggles with moving. This summer, she became the first patient in South Florida to get an implant of a new and only FDA-approved nerve stimulation device designed to help ischemic stroke survivors regain movement in their arms and hands. This first procedure was at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Lara’s rehab was at at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, part of a partnership between Jackson Health System and UHealth. Every year, thousands in the United States have a stroke , with one occurring every 40 seconds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of strokes are ischemic, often caused by blood clots that obstruct blood flow to the brain. For survivors, most of whom are left with some level of disability, the Vivistim Paired VNS System, the device implanted in Lara’s chest, could be a game changer in recovery, said Dr. Robert Starke, a UHealth neurosurgeon and interventional neuroradiologist. He also serves as co-director of endovascular neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital, part of Miami-Dade’s public hospital system. Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, right, runs into her rehabilitation neurology physician Dr. Gemayaret Alvarez, before her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms, goes through exercises while her therapist activates the device during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The activation works as positive reinforcement to her muscles when she completes the exercise correctly. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, does an exercise while Neil Batungbakal, rehabilitation therapist, activates the implant with the black trigger during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. The activation works as positive reinforcement to her muscles when she completes the exercise correctly. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA- approved nerve stimulation implant, does an exercise while Neil Batungbakal, rehabilitation therapist, activates the implant with the black trigger during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, right, runs into her rehabilitation neurology physician Dr. Gemayaret Alvarez, before her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) The Vivistim Paired VNS System is a small pacemaker-like device implanted in the upper chest and neck area. Patients can go home the same day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the stroke rehabilitation system in 2021 to be used alongside post-ischemic stroke rehabilitation therapy to treat moderate to severe mobility issues in hands and arms. Lara’s occupational therapist can activate the device during rehabilitation sessions to electrically stimulate the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain down to the abdomen and regulates various parts of the body’s nervous system. The electrical stimulation rewires the brain to improve a stroke survivor’s ability to move their arms and hands. Lara also has a magnet she can use to activate the device when she wants to practice at home. Her therapy consists of repetitive tasks, including coloring, pinching cubes and grabbing and releasing cylindrical shapes. After several weeks of rehabilitation therapy with the device, Lara has seen improvement. “Little by little, I’m noticing that my hand is getting stronger. I am already able to brush my teeth with the left hand,” she told the Miami Herald in September. Since then, Lara has finished the initial six-week Vivitism therapy program, and is continuing to use the device in her rehabilitation therapy. She continues to improve and can now eat better with her left hand and can brush her hair with less difficulty, according to her occupational therapist, Neil Batungbakal. Lara learned about the device through an online group for stroke survivors and contacted the company to inquire. She then connected them with her Jackson medical team. Now a year later, the device is available to Jackson patients. So far, four patients have received the implant at Jackson. Starke sees the device as an opportunity to help bring survivors one step closer to regaining full mobility. Strokes are a leading cause of disability worldwide. While most stroke survivors can usually recover some function through treatment and rehabilitation, they tend to hit a “major plateau” after the first six months of recovery, he said. Vivistim, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, could change that. Jackson Health said results of a clinical trial published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet in 2021 showed that the device, “when paired with high-repetition, task-specific occupational or physical therapy, helps generate two to three times more hand and arm function for stroke survivors than rehabilitation therapy alone.” The device has even shown to benefit patients 20 years from their original stroke, according to Starke. “So now a lot of these patients that had strokes 10-15 years ago that thought that they would never be able to use their arm in any sort of real functional way are now able to have a real meaningful function, which is pretty tremendous,” Starke said. Vivistim’s vagus-nerve stimulation technology was developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Texas Biomedical Device Center and is being sold commercially by Austin-based MicroTransponder, a company started by university graduates. Similar devices are used to treat epilepsy and depression . For Lara, the device is a new tool to help her recovery journey. “Everything becomes a challenge so we are working with small things every day because I want to get back as many functions as possible,” Lara said. Patients interested in Vivistim should speak with their doctor to check their eligibility. The FDA said patients should make sure to discuss any prior medical history, including concurrent forms of brain stimulation, current diathermy treatment, previous brain surgery, depression, respiratory diseases and disorders such as asthma, and cardiac abnormalities. “Adverse events included but were not limited to dysphonia (difficulty speaking), bruising, falling, general hoarseness, general pain, hoarseness after surgery, low mood, muscle pain, fracture, headache, rash, dizziness, throat irritation, urinary tract infection and fatigue,” the FDA said. MicroTransponder says the device is “covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance with prior authorization on a case-by-case basis.” To learn more about the device, visit vivistim.com. ©2024 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Trae Young is taking on a new role with the Hawks, on and off the court
US 30-year bonds have had a worrisome week. They've risen for five straight days in a climb to 4.61% from 4.31% and that's coming at the same time as Chinese debt heads in the other direction. Now some of that could be seasonal quirks and we're still within the post-election range. I worry about that range though. It's a narrow spot on the chart and we will need to go down and test 4% or 5% at some point, maybe more. I would like to think that will depend on how the economy evolves but I fear that it may hinge more on Washington and what Congress decides to do early in Trump's term. There is one line of thinking that the border/immigration and energy will be the first priority with taxes left for later. There is another that aims to extend Trump's tax cuts right away. Politically, I have no idea how that shakes out with the narrow Republican majority but I don't think fiscal hawks are in a position to put up a fight at the moment. That may mean it's the market that kicks and screams. Now it could also come down to the economy. There is deep uncertainty about the animal spirits that could be unleashed following the election. Many business surveys lamented Biden and pinned for a new administration and said they were holding back investment and hiring until the election. If that's the case, the US growth could surprise next year, even without Congressional help. In any case, the US dollar will be along for the ride. Japan isn't signalling a rate hike next week and the marekt has it priced at just 23%. With that, USD/JPY is climbing again, up 107 pips to 153.70 today and on a five-day winning streak that mirrors Treasury yields. More broadly, the quiet period in bonds has contributed to the euphoric mood in stocks. If the range in yields cracks to the upside, it might not be pretty. What to watch for next? I don't think a dovish Powell on Wednesday would be well-received by the bond market. Yes, it would push down short-dated yields but 30-year yields are likely to push higher as the market senses too much loosening at an uncertain time.The champions had descended into crisis after a run of seven games without a win – six of which were defeats and the other an embarrassing 3-3 draw after leading 3-0. Four of those losses had come in the Premier League, heavily damaging their chances of claiming a fifth successive title, but they appeared to turn the corner by sweeping Forest aside at the Etihad Stadium. “We needed it,” said City manager Guardiola. “The club, the players, everyone needed to win. A good night's work 🫡 Thank you for backing us all the way, City fans 🩵 — Manchester City (@ManCity) “But it is just one game and in three days we are at Selhurst Park, where it has always been difficult. “We played good. We still conceded some transitions and missed some easy things and lost some passes that you have to avoid, but in general, the most important thing was to break this routine of not winning games and we won it.” Kevin De Bruyne, making his first start since September after overcoming a pelvic injury, made a huge difference to a side that appeared rejuvenated. His powerful header was turned in by Bernardo Silva for the opening goal and the Belgian followed up with a powerful strike to make it 2-0. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season but it was a strong riposte to recent suggestions of a rift with Guardiola. A sweet strike 💥 ⚡️ | — Manchester City (@ManCity) “I’m so happy for him,” said Guardiola of De Bruyne’s telling contribution. “Last season he was many months injured and this season as well. “I’m so happy he’s back. He fought a lot, he’s worked and he’s back with his physicality. The minutes he played in Anfield were really good and today he played 75 fantastic minutes.” Jeremy Doku wrapped up a pleasing win when he finished a rapid counter-attack just before the hour but there was still a downside for City with injuries to defenders Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji. Guardiola said: “For Nathan it doesn’t look good and Manu has struggled a lot over the last two months. We will see. “Phil (Foden) has bronchitis but when he doesn’t have fever he will be ready.” Despite City’s dominance, Forest did have some bright moments and manager Nuno Espirito Santo was not downbeat. He said: “When you lose 3-0 and you say it was a good performance maybe people don’t understand, but I will not say that was a bad performance. “There are positive things for us in the game. Of course there are a lot of bad things, mistakes, but we had chances. “We didn’t achieve but I think we come out proud of ourselves because we tried. For sure, this game will allow us to grow.”By KELVIN CHAN LONDON (AP) — After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications. To safeguard against the risks highlighted by the campaign, which originated in China, federal cybersecurity authorities released an extensive list of security recommendations for U.S. telecom companies — such as Verizon and AT&T — that were targeted. The advice includes one tip we can all put into practice with our phones: “Ensure that traffic is end-to-end encrypted to the maximum extent possible.” End-to-end encryption, also known as E2EE, means that messages are scrambled so that only the sender and recipient can see them. If anyone else intercepts the message, all they will see is a garble that can’t be unscrambled without the key. Law enforcement officials had until now resisted this type of encryption because it means the technology companies themselves won’t be able to look at the messages, nor respond to law enforcement requests to turn the data over. Here’s a look at various ways ordinary consumers can use end-to-end encryption: Officials said the hackers targeted the metadata of a large number of customers, including information on the dates, times and recipients of calls and texts. They also managed to see the content from texts from a much smaller number of victims. If you’re an iPhone user, information in text messages that you send to someone else who also has an iPhone will be encrypted end-to-end. Just look for the blue text bubbles, which indicate that they are encrypted iMessages. The same goes for Android users sending texts through Google Messages. There will be a lock next to the timestamp on each message to indicate the encryption is on. But there’s a weakness. When iPhone and Android users text each other, the messages are encrypted only using Rich Communication Services, an industry standard for instant messaging that replaces the older SMS and MMS standards. Apple has noted that RCS messages “aren’t end-to-end encrypted, which means they’re not protected from a third party reading them while they’re sent between devices.” Samsung, which sells Android smartphones, has also hinted at the issue in a footnote at the bottom of a press release last month on RCS, saying, “Encryption only available for Android to Android communication.” To avoid getting caught out when trading texts, experts recommend using encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates are big fans of Signal, which applies end-to-end encryption on all messages and voice calls. The independent nonprofit group behind the app promises never to sell, rent, or lease customer data and has made its source code publicly available so that it can be audited by anyone to examine it “for security and correctness.” Signal’s encryption protocol is so reputable that it has been integrated into rival WhatsApp , so users will enjoy the same level of security protection as Signal, which has a much smaller user base. End-to-end encryption is also the default mode for Facebook Messenger , which like WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms. Telegram is an app that can be used for one-on-one conversations, group chats and broadcast “channels” but contrary to popular perception, it doesn’t turn on end-to-end encryption by default. Users have to switch on the option. And it doesn’t work with group chats. Cybersecurity experts have warned people against using Telegram for private communications and pointed out that only its opt-in ‘secret chat’ feature is encrypted from end-to-end. The app also has a reputation for being a haven for scammers and criminal activity, highlighted by founder and CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France . Instead of using your phone to make calls through a wireless cellular network, you can make voice calls with Signal and WhatsApp. Both apps encrypt calls with the same technology that they use to encrypt messages. There are other options. If you have an iPhone you can use Facetime for calls, while Android owners can use the Google Fi service, which are both end-to-end encrypted. The only catch with all these options is that, as with using the chat services to send messages, the person on the other end will also have to have the app installed. WhatsApp and Signal users can customize their privacy preferences in the settings, including hiding IP address during calls to prevent your general location from being guessed. Is there a tech topic that you think needs explaining? 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The Cleveland Browns remain handicapped by the five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract the organization shelled out for quarterback Deshaun Watson in 2022. Considering the three-time Pro Bowler's season-ending Achilles injury and overall diminished play since 2022, many prominent mock drafts have already suggested the Browns front office make an offseason move for a new signal-caller. Athlon Sports updated its first-round 2025 NFL mock draft ahead of Thanksgiving and had a surprise projection for Cleveland. Miami's Cam Ward and Alabama's Jalen Milroe were readily available after Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders were predicted to be drafted No. 1 and No. 2. Instead, Athlon Sports analyst Luke Easterling had the Browns passing on both star quarterbacks to select Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3. "Obviously, the Browns need to cut their losses with Deshaun Watson, but it's hard to imagine they'll actually do that," Easterling wrote. Ken Blaze-Imagn Images "It's not the best year to need a quarterback in the top five anyway, though, so don't be surprised if Cleveland opts for a blue-chip player at another spot," Easterling added. "Carter has made the transition from off-ball linebacker to edge rusher look seamless, and he's been one of the most dominant defenders in all of college football this season." Carter, a 6-foot-3, 252-pound junior from Philadelphia, was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2023 and leads the conference in tackles for loss (18) through 11 games in 2024. He has also added a career-high 8.0 sacks this season and would be a scary bookend opposite one of the NFL's premier pass rushers in Myles Garrett. After the Carter-to-Cleveland prediction, Easterling had Ward landing at No. 4 with the New York Giants, who released $160 million quarterback Daniel Jones last week. Milroe was projected to land with the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 5. Related: Browns Urged to Make $172 Million Decision on Deshaun Watson
The court has reserved its ruling after hearing a suit filed by NULGE, challenging the withholding of allocations meant for the 44 local governments in Kano state by the CBN The suit was filed by NULGE members including the chairman Ibrahim Muhd, Ibrahim Uba Shehu, and others, who are seeking to prevent the respondents from delaying or withholding LG funds Interestingly, the CBN and other defendants, including the AGF and commercial banks have filed objections to the case, with the CBN arguing that the Kano state high court lacked jurisdiction over the matter PAY ATTENTION: Got a Minute? Complete Our Quick Survey About Legit.ng Today! Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. Kano state - On Wednesday, November 27, the Kano State High Court reserved its ruling in a case filed by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other respondents over the withholding of local government allocations in Kano state. Read also Minimum wage: Details of NLC president’s meeting with Kano governor emerge Court reserves ruling on Kano LG allocation The case, which involved multiple parties, is set to address the delay in disbursement of funds essential for local governance in the state. As reported by Daily Trust , the applicants are the chairman of NULGE, Ibrahim Muhd, Ibrahim Uba Shehu, Ibrahim Shehu Abubakar, Usman Isa, Sarki Alhaji Kurawa, and Malam Usman Imam. On November 6, the court restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and others from withholding the allocations of Kano State’s 44 local governments, Daily Trust reported. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The applicants, through their counsel, Mr Bashir Yusuf Muhammad, filed a motion exparte dated November 1, seeking the court to restrain the respondents from withholding or delaying allocations essential for local governance in the state. The respondents are: the AGF, the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, (RMAFC), the 44 Kano local governments, UBA , Access and six other commercial banks. Read also Minimum wage: 4 key things to note as Kano governor Abba Yusuf implements new pay Kano LG funds: Details of court's session on Wednesday As reported by The Punch, when the case came up for hearing on Wednesday, November 27, Muhammad filed a reply to the notice of preliminary objection dated November 20, 2024. He stated: “The application is attached with a four-paragraph affidavit and a written address dated November 3. “We filed 11 paragraphs of the better and further affidavit dated November 20, 2924 and one exhibit.” Muhammad urged the court to discountenance the respondent’s counter-affidavit and grant the applicant relief. However, counsel for the 44 local governments, Eyitayo Fatogun, did not oppose the plaintiff’s application. Fatogun stated that the disbursement of local government allocations should not be truncated. Responding, counsel for CBN, Ganiyu Ajape, filed a notice of preliminary objection dated November 14, 2024 pursuant to order 8 rules (1)(2) of the fundamental rights. “We filed our reaction and six-paragraph counter affidavit dated and filed November 14,” the notice read. Read also Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG, gives reason Ajape urged the court to strike out the name of CBN in the suit for lacking jurisdiction to entertain the matter and not to grant the applicants relief. Justice Ibrahim Muhammad adjourned the matter for ruling in the notice of preliminary objection and the substantive matter, to a date that would be communicated to parties. Fubara reacts to court judgement stopping FG allocation Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Fubara reacted as the court stopped the federal government from sending allocation to Rivers state . Legit.ng reported that Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly filed the suit before the court. Reacting swiftly, Fubara, during a special thanksgiving service in Rivers state, maintained that the court judgement is the least of his worries. PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ng
Whatever political allegiance you have, you have to hand it to the Sinn Féin leader for her textbook eyeroll – delivered as Harris distanced himself from the 2008 economic crash, saying Fine Gael “has helped picked this country above its knees on more than one occasion”. McDonald reacts by first glancing at the Fine Gael leader; then to the camera – making the viewer complicit in the eyeroll that follows. She turns nonchalantly to Harris’s Coalition partner Micheál Martin ; a barely suppressed smirk is the cherry a top – recordings of the clip have been widely shared online. “Political body language is a fascinating case of what can make or break a candidate,” says behavioural psychologist Prof Vlad Glaveanu, who reviewed key exchanges in Tuesday night’s debate. “Bodily communication in general presents us with a tension between spontaneous and controlled expression. It comes naturally to us and, when used effectively, it makes communication more vivid and makes the communicator seem more approachable. It is extremely important especially for getting one’s point across as it adds something that the use of language can’t always do – it raises emotions.” The debate saw regular face-offs between McDonald and Harris, notably when the Sinn Féin leader interrupted the Taoiseach by placing her hand on his arm. It was part of what Miriam Lord described in her sketch today as McDonald’s “talk-to-the-hand, traffic cop routine” in which Lord asked: “Imagine if one of them had done that [to the Sinn Féin leader]?” Harris’ response was to stare meaningfully at his arm and then at McDonald – the same expression of disbelief was frequently worn by the Fine Gael leader in response to the Sinn Féin leader’s arguments. Glaveanu, professor of psychology at Dublin City University, says: “We react, emotionally, with our bodies, and connect to the emotions of others by observing their bodily expression. These expressions, especially in the case of debating politicians, are scrutinised for more than their meaning, they are judged in terms of authenticity. “Too scripted or too rigid and they miss the mark, too loose and impulsive and they appear as out of control. And this is where politicians – particularly in debates – have the most difficult task of all when it comes to body language – they need to carefully monitor it while, at the same time, have it seem perfectly natural. “And there is yet another element to consider which is viewer empathy. If the dialogue triggers in viewers similar bodily reactions – like eye rolling, smirks, expressions of surprise or disgust, etc. – seeing them in politicians has a cathartic function and cements an emotional form of identification. But this is a double edge sword. If viewers find bodily reactions odd or inappropriate they are emotionally driven to distantiate themselves or even experience antipathy.” Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin kept the emotion turned down for most of the debate, becoming most animated when presenter Miriam O’Callaghan quizzed him about the prospect of a Coalition with Sinn Féin. In a rare moment of disagreement with Mr Harris, the Fianna Fáil leader took issue with Fine Gael’s lack of budgeting for additional health staff but the body language was more apologetic than attack-mode. “In the age of TikTok and memes, politicians are highly aware that their expressions will not only be seen but they can be seen by many, on a loop,” says Glaveanu. “Some might try to play the card of social media and offer slightly more exaggerated reactions because of this, others might overly control such expressions. Ultimately, the aim is to capture – with one’s body, not only one’s words – public mood. Is it one of revolt, disbelief, excitement, hope, more of the above? The right type of stare or the occasional eye roll can embody such collective emotions and give politicians an emotional capital that is priceless in politics and, above all, in elections.” Joe Humphreys is an Assistant News Editor at The Irish Times and writer of the Unthinkable philosophy columnHow investors might try to turn £10,000 into a chunky passive income
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