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The NCAA doesn't actually call it National Signing Day anymore because it isn't just one day. College football's modern version of this annual rite of passage, conducted mostly by fax machine not long ago, is the early signing period. And it begins Wednesday. This is when most of the best high school football recruits in the country will make their college choice official. The dynamic, of course, changed in recent years with the huge emphasis placed on the transfer portal and the introduction of name, image and likeness benefits for players. But there's an excitement to the end of another recruiting cycle, with commitments and recruiting flips serving as another method to take stock of where programs stand as the and college football's offseason calendar collide. There's a slew of top prospects set to announce decisions on Wednesday, as well as potential movement by top prospects who . Here's what to know about the start of the early signing period in college football: There is not a singular National Signing Day in college football anymore. The three-day early signing period will run from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 6, one day before the Power Four conferences hold their league championship games. It's more than two weeks earlier this year when compared to 2023. There had been widespread criticism from college coaches about how condensed the sport's calendar had become with the early signing period, the opening of the transfer portal, and bowl prep occurring simultaneously in December. Here's a look at the key college football recruiting dates for the 2024-2025 offseason: Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 6 Opens Monday, Dec. 9, closes Saturday, Dec. 28 Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Tuesday, April 1. Here's a look at some of the top 2025 uncommitted football prospects planning to announce their college plans during the early signing period, according to and . (Manchester, Georgia): Georgia, Alabama and Auburn are among top choices. (New Orleans): USC, Oregon, LSU and Ohio State are among top choices. (Manassas, Virginia): Michigan and Colorado are among top choices. (San Juan Capistrano, California): Considering USC, Notre Dame, Texas, Washington and Ohio State (Durham, North Carolina): Tennessee and North Carolina are among top choices (Cocoa, Florida): Michigan, Texas, Texas A&M, Syracuse and Pitt among top choices (San Antonio): Texas, Oregon and Nebraska are among top choices. (Montgomery, Alabama): Georgia, Ohio State, and Auburn among top choices (Columbia, South Carolina): South Carolina and Clemson are among top choices (Doylestown, Pennsylvania): Alabama commit. Also considering Colorado. (Charlotte, North Carolina): Tennessee commit. Also considering Ohio State. (Jacksonville, Florida): Florida State commit. Also considering LSU and Florida. (Goodland, Kansas): Kansas State commit. Also considering Oregon. (Baxley, Georgia): Arkansas commit. Also considering Georgia and Florida State. Georgia Alabama Ohio State Texas Auburn Oregon Michigan LSU Texas A&M Tennessee Florida Notre Dame Miami Oklahoma MississippiSANTA CLARA, Calif. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced a collaboration with Kioxia Corporation ("Kioxia"), a world leader in memory solutions, to develop cutting-edge technology that addresses the growing demand for high-performance, scalable storage infrastructure among today's hyperscale environments. 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Meta is preparing for a groundbreaking infrastructure project: a 40,000+ kilometer subsea fiber-optic cable encircling the globe. The initiative, expected to cost over $10 billion, marks the first time Meta will own and operate a subsea cable exclusively. Sources close to TechCrunch confirmed the plans, which aim to secure seamless data flow for its platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. A strategic step for Meta According to the report, the plan begins with a $2 billion budget, but as it scales, the cost could exceed $10 billion. The cable will follow a “W” route, connecting the US east coast to India via South Africa and returning to the US west coast via Australia. The route "avoids areas of geopolitical tension,” a source close to Meta revealed, the report said, referring to recent incidents where subsea cables were damaged by conflict, such as in the Red Sea and the Baltic Sea. India: A key landing point The technology media company highlighted India’s pivotal role in the project. “India could become the training capital of the world,” the source was quoted as saying, citing Meta’s potential plans to build AI training facilities and data centers in the country. India is Meta ’s largest market, with more than 375 million Facebook users, 363 million Instagram users, and 536 million WhatsApp users. The country’s enthusiasm for emerging features like AI tools, combined with a growing data center market, underscores its importance in Meta’s strategy. Broader implications The project reflects a shift in the tech industry, with companies like Meta and Google increasingly investing in private subsea cables to control their data infrastructure. "Tech companies want direct ownership of the pipes needed to deliver content, advertising and more to users around the world," the source said as per the report. Beyond business advantages, geopolitical considerations are also driving the move, the report noted, saying recent attacks and damages to submarine cables have highlighted vulnerabilities in traditional routes, and Meta ’s cable seeks to mitigate these risks while ensuring uninterrupted service to its platforms. Future outlook Although the project is in its early stages, as per the sources cited in the report, Meta will announce details in early 2025. However, challenges loom, including limited availability of manufacturers which are already engaged with other major clients. " AI is part of Meta’s long-term infrastructure roadmap, .... it’s too soon to say whether AI is part of the equation for Meta in this project, describing it as part of the “long tail” of considerations and possibilities," the source was quoted as saying. Meta declined to comment on the project, the report added. However, as the tech giant aims to expand its global reach and cement its infrastructure dominance, this subsea cable could become a cornerstone of its future operations.Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
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Florida State made official on Monday the hiring of Gus Malzahn as offensive coordinator, confirming weekend reports that he would resign as UCF head coach to reunite with Seminoles coach Mike Norvell. UCF had confirmed on Sunday reports of Malzahn's exit but not his destination, and FSU had not made an announcement until Monday afternoon. "I am excited to be here at Florida State and to help us win championships," Malzahn said in a statement. "It's exciting to work with Coach Norvell, who is someone I believe in as a coach and leader." Norvell, who served as a graduate assistant under Malzahn at Tulsa in 2007-08, said on Saturday night after the Seminoles' 31-11 loss to Florida that he could not identify the new offensive coordinator until the hiring process was finalized. Florida State, which is 2-10 overall and 1-7 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, is ranked No. 132 of 133 FBS programs in total offense (270.2 yards per game). The Seminoles are 130th in the nation in scoring offense (15.4 points per game). Norvell shook up his staff, including firing offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins on Nov. 10 after a 52-3 defeat at Notre Dame. "I'm extremely excited to have Gus Malzahn join our staff at Florida State," Norvell said in the school's statement on Monday. "He has one of the most innovative minds in college football and a proven track record of developing elite offenses everywhere he's been. "His offenses have consistently showcased a tremendous running game combined with explosive plays through the air. I'm thrilled to work side-by-side with Gus again as we elevate the Florida State offense back to one of the elite groups in college football." UCF also endured a tough 2024 season, going 4-8 after losing eight of its last nine games. During Malzahn's four-year tenure, the Knights went 28-24, including 5-13 in the Big 12 Conference the last two seasons. Malzahn, 59, is 105-62 in 13 seasons as a college head coach, highlighted by a 68-35 mark in eight seasons at Auburn -- which included a BCS title game appearance in 2013. He served as offensive coordinator and play caller when the Tigers won the national title in 2010. Malzahn will be tasked with revitalizing a Florida State offense that helped produce a 13-1 campaign in 2023, when the Seminoles were denied a spot in the College Football Playoff. Over the last three seasons at UCF, his rushing attack has been in the Top 10 in the nation. In his 19 seasons as a college head coach or offensive coordinator, Malzahn's teams have averaged 447.7 yards per game, and three of his teams eclipsed 7,000 yards in a season. --Field Level Media
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia's House of Representatives passes bill banning children younger than age 16 from social media.
US urges push for Syria de-escalationSaskatoon city council successfully reduced a higher-than-expected property tax increase, unanimously approving the budget for 2025. Although the mayor and council members are still adjusting to their new roles, they have found common ground in limiting the property tax hike to 4.96 per cent. The overall budget has been reduced by just over $1.9 million, and the capital plan has been cut by more than $4.1 million. Mayor Cynthia Block expressed that she is more satisfied with this year’s discussions compared to last year, when the city faced “unprecedented inflationary pressures.” Global’s Mackenzie Mazankowski provides an overview of the final day of budget deliberations in the video above.None
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With tears occasionally welling in his eyes, Daniel Jones disagreed on Thursday with the New York Giants’ decision to bench him earlier this week and perhaps end his five-plus tenure as the team’s quarterback. The 27-year-old Jones said he gave the team everything he had after being taken sixth overall in the 2019 draft and he believes he still has a future in the NFL. He held himself accountable for the Giants making the playoffs once in his tenure as the starter. The Duke product took over early in his rookie season when then-coach Pat Shurmur benched two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, who was near the end of his career. Coach Brian Daboll benched Jones on Monday after the Giants (2-8) returned to practice following a bye week and 20-17 overtime loss to Carolina in Germany. Tommy DeVito will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Daboll hoping he can spark the team. “Definitely not happy about it,” said Jones, who read a 90-second statement before taking questions from reporters. “Yeah, not what you want to hear. So, yeah, all those emotions you have. But at the end of the day, this is football. We’re in a business where your expected to get results and we weren’t doing it.” RELATED COVERAGE Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers Browns’ Myles Garrett sends message to Steelers and T.J. Watt with 3 first-half sacks Patriots’ Drake Maye vs. Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa could be the first meeting of many Wearing his no-contact red jersey with a faded No. 8, Jones indicated the Giants offered him the opportunity to walk away from the team with seven games left in the season. He said he is considering it, but he also wanted to stay and help DeVito get ready this week. It is unlikely the Giants are going to let him play again. He has two years left on a four-year, $160 million contract. Next season includes a $23 million guarantee that will kick in if he is hurt and is not ready to start the 2025 season. The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . Since being benched, Jones is barely getting any snaps, with most of them being taken by DeVito and backup Drew Lock. “I got the injury guarantee,” Jones said of his lack of work. Asked if he would have waived the guarantee, Jones said general manager Joe Schoen and his agent, Brian Murphy, discussed the issue but that was it. Jones spoke for almost 11 minutes. He got emotional when told receiver Darius Slayton and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence both referred to him as still the best quarterback on the team. All three were drafted in 2019. Jones called the Giants a first-class organization, cherished the relationships he has and thanked his teammates, coaches and staff. “There have been some great times. But of course, we all wish there had been more of those,” Jones said. “I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more wins. No one wanted to win more games worse than me. I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation.” Jones called the 2024 season disappointing and took responsibility. “The idea to change something happens, and I understand. I love the game,” Jones said. “I love being part of a team. I’m excited for the next opportunity. I know that there’s a lot of good football in front of me.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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Making a clarification regarding the title “Dr.”appearing before the name of Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara on the Parliament website, parliamentary officials yesterday said the title “Dr.” before the Minister’s name was a result of an error in entering the relevant data by the parliament staff. Parliament’s Legislative Services Director and Acting Communication Director Jayalath Perera issuing a statement said “I would like to emphasise the following points in relation to reports published in the media regarding the title ‘Dr.’ mentioned before the name of Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, in the directory of Members of Parliament on the Parliament website. “It is important to note that Harshana Nanayakkara has not indicated holding a doctoral degree in the information provided to Parliament. The appearance of “Dr.” before the Minister’s name was a result of an error in entering the relevant data. Accordingly, steps have been taken to rectify this mistake. “I express my deepest regret for the inconvenience caused to Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, in this regard”. Also, the process of re-checking and updating the information of all Members of Parliament on the parliament website is currently underway”.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans tight end Taysom Hill is likely to miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee in the Saints' loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “It looks like an ACL tear,” interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday. “He’ll probably get a second opinion, but it looks like it will be season-ending.” Hill, who is listed at tight end but plays a variety of roles, was carted off the field after taking a hard hit to his left knee while converting a fourth down on a direct snap in the Saints’ 21-14 loss Sunday to the Rams. The injury came one game after he'd posted a career-best 138 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns in a victory over Cleveland. He also has lined up at quarterback and running back, as well as playing special teams. “It means everybody else has to step up,” Rizzi said. “He fills so many roles, so there are going to be a lot of different guys that have to be a part of the solution there. It’s hard to sit here and tell you we are going to replace Taysom. You can’t. He’s a phenomenal person, player, leader and captain. It’s a big loss." Hill is the third key offensive player the Saints have lost. He joins leading wide receivers Chris Olave, who suffered a concussion in Week 9 and has not played since, and Rashid Shaheed, who is out for the year after tearing a meniscus in Week 7. Rizzi said guard Nick Saldiveri also might miss the remaining five games after injuring his left knee in the fourth quarter one series before Hill. Without Hill, though, the Saints’ quest to get back in the NFC South race became even tougher. At 4-8, they trail Atlanta and Tampa Bay by two games. Hill has 99 catches, 437 carries, 302 passes, 44 touchdowns, 19 tackles and one blocked kick in seven years with the Saints. “I don’t know if I can compare Taysom to anybody else that I’ve ever coached,” Rizzi said. “There’s not a guy that comes to mind that has been able to do all the different things he’s been able to do just in one game, forget about his career." Alvin Kamara had his third 100-yard rushing game of the year and is 106 yards away from the first 1,000-yard season of his eight-year career. He needs only 39 more yards to set a career high. His 206 carries are the third most in his career. Los Angeles averaged 5.4 yards per carry, finishing with 156 yards. Rams running back Kyren Williams said they knew at halftime they would win if they stuck to the ground game, and he carried seven times on the opening series of the third quarter as they took the lead. The Saints have allowed 5.1 yards per carry for the season — tied for last with the New York Giants. Signed in late October after Shaheed’s season-ending surgery, Marquez Valdes-Scantling has become Derek Carr’s go-to receiver for big plays. His 28-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter was the Saints’ longest gain of the day and his fourth score in the past three games. Tight end Foster Moreau, a reliable performer all year, could not handle Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse on the Saints’ final offensive snap, allowing him to hit Carr as he released a pass on fourth-and-3 from the Los Angeles 9 with New Orleans trailing by 7. Although the news was bad for Hill and Saldiveri, Rizzi said he expected starting center Erik McCoy to play Sunday against the Giants. McCoy was scratched against the Rams after aggravating a groin injury two weeks earlier versus Cleveland in his first game back since missing seven in a row. Rizzi said oft-injured running back Kendre Miller, who has played in two games this year, might return from a hamstring injury Sunday. 2 — The number of sacks for the Saints, not enough to keep Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford from finding his rhythm in the second half. In the Rams’ last five losses, he has been sacked 20 times. In their last five wins, he has been sacked three times. With their NFC South hopes on life support, the Saints travel to face the reeling Giants, who have lost seven in a row. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency director of transportation Jeffrey Tumlin has announced he will leave his position as the head of the transit agency at the end of 2024. Tumlin has led the SFMTA since December 2019 and his five-year contract was due to expire. "Serving in this position has been the greatest honor of my life, and I'm extremely proud of what the SFMTA has accomplished during my tenure," he said in a statement. "There is still far more to be done but I have full faith that our talented and highly motivated staff and leadership, working alongside city and state partners, will shepherd the agency into a successful new chapter." SFMTA director of transit Julie Kirschbaum will serve as acting director of transportation starting on Jan. 1, 2025. Mayor London Breed, who appointed Tumlin to the position back in 2019, lost in last month's mayoral election so mayor-elect Daniel Lurie , who takes office Jan. 8, will have the opportunity to appoint a new permanent head for the agency. Breed touted Tumlin in a statement Friday as "a leader in building infrastructure, improving Muni operations, and making the hard decisions necessary for our city as we grow." SFMTA's revenues in the most recent fiscal year were 16% less than before the COVID-19 pandemic, with bus and light-rail vehicle fares, parking fees and other revenue sources all down. The agency estimates that in fiscal year 2026-27, when federal, state and regional relief funds run out, SFMTA's budget deficit will be at least $239 million and as much as $322 million. State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, thanked Tumlin for his service to the city. "I've been a daily Muni rider for 27 years, and under Jeff's leadership, Muni is better than it's ever been during that time period. Service is faster and more reliable due to Jeff's focus on making Muni work, and as a result Muni rider satisfaction surveys are at historic highs."