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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — If the Giants' franchise-record 10th straight loss proved anything, it's that New York could use a young franchise quarterback. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. showed what a young QB can do on Sunday against the Giants, who need to learn from it. The No. 8 overall pick in the draft, Penix played a nearly flawless game in his first career start to help the Falcons thrash the woeful Giants 34-7 in their best performance in weeks. The Giants gambled in 2019 that Daniel Jones would be their franchise QB and it really never panned out. The one exception was the 2022 season, when the No. 6 overall pick had a career year and led New York to a 9-7-1 record and a playoff berth in the first season after Joe Schoen was hired as general manager and Brian Daboll was named coach. The Giants even won a playoff game. With the release of Jones last month, the Giants (2-13) are now a team without a quarterback who can perform at the level required of an NFL starter. Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock have split the last four starts but neither has provided much of a spark for the league's worst offense. Lock handed the Falcons the game with two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. To turn things around next season, the Giants must find a quarterback. “I’d say it’s very important,” Daboll said Monday. New York is going to have a high pick in the draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in late April. It could even be the No. 1 overall selection. Choosing the right quarterback is going to be hard. There isn't a can't-miss choice in 2025 draft and forcing one early would be a mistake. Unless the Giants are convinced that Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe or someone else is the next franchise player, they have have so many needs that it would be better to wheel and deal and fill as many holes as possible. Even if the Giants take a quarterback in the second round, there's bound to be someone available who has a chance to be better than what they have now. The calendar. The season ends in less than two weeks. The franchise is in disarray, and a shakeup appears likely. Daboll's future as the coach is not bright, considering the current skid and two straight losing seasons. Schoen has to share the blame and so do co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch, who hired the GM and coach. LB Darius Muasau. The sixth-round draft pick out of UCLA has started the last three games since Bobby Okereke (back) was hurt and eventually put on injured reserve last week. Muasau had 11 tackles Sunday along with a quarterback hit and a tackle for a loss. He made the defensive calls after LB Micah McFadden left with a neck injury. Lock. In his starts, Lock has had three interceptions returned for touchdowns. He also lost a fumble on a strip-sack at Atlanta. Lock sustained a shoulder injury during the game and had an MRI on Monday. Besides Lock and McFadden, S Jason Pinnock (eye) also left the game. C John Michael Schmitz and RB Tyrone Tracy were evaluated for ankle injuries on Monday. 1 — Thanks to the Raiders' victory over the Jaguars, the Giants will have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft with two more losses. For the ninth and final time, the Giants will try to find a way to win at MetLife Stadium. New York is 0-8 heading into Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Its only other winless season at home was in 1974 when New York played at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, while Giants Stadium was being built. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflFrom Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed gratitude to the people of Southern Kaduna for maintaining peace, stating, “The people of Zone 3 have reciprocated by ensuring that peace prevails, so there will be unhindered development in fulfilment of my pledge to run an inclusive government, anchored on equity, fairness, and justice to take development to all parts of the state.” Governor Sani made this remark at the 2nd edition of the Southern Kaduna Festival, held in Kafanchan on Saturday, where he was the Chief Host of the event. According to him, culture plays a significant role in shaping identities and values and inspiring creativity. He added, “Our cultural heritage is the foundation upon which we build our progress, and it is our responsibility to preserve it for future generations.” The governor emphasised his administration’s commitment to the massive transformation of rural communities, recognising their immense potential. “We believe that by empowering rural communities, we can unlock the secrets to sustainable development, economic growth, and social prosperity,” he said. Governor Uba Sani pointed out that his administration has undertaken numerous transformative projects in the 18 months he has been in office, “reshaping our communities and enhancing the quality of life for our citizens.” He recalled that the Kafanchan Township Roads had been abandoned for many years, causing hardship to the people. “Contractors have been fully mobilised, and work is ongoing,” he noted. The governor further announced road construction projects, including a 22.5km road from Gwantu through Kibam to Godogodo, a 21.95km road from Madauchi to Kafanchan through Madakiya (including a branch to Matsirga Waterfalls), and a 21.85km Pambeguwa to Kauru Road through Kahuta, linking various Local Government Areas (LGAs). “We have installed 200 units of All-in-One Solar Street Lights across various local governments in Zone 3, illuminating our streets and enhancing safety for all,” he added. In addition to infrastructure, the governor highlighted advancements in agriculture, education, and healthcare. “We are prioritising agriculture through the distribution of fertilisers, farm inputs, and agricultural implements. Additionally, we have been constructing new schools, upgrading existing ones, and distributing educational materials to ensure our children have the resources they need to thrive.” He said the Kaduna State Vocational and Technology Skills Acquisition City at Samaru Kataf, which is 90% completed, would graduate about 12,000 trainees annually with international certification upon completion. The governor also announced the conversion of the Sir Patrick Yakowa General Hospital in Kafanchan to a Federal Medical Centre to serve the diverse population spanning several LGAs and neighbouring states, including Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, and the FCT. “Upgrading it to a Federal Medical Centre will greatly improve healthcare accessibility, strengthen tertiary healthcare delivery, and provide opportunities for advanced medical training and research in the area,” he said, thanking the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for initiating the process. Governor Sani noted that healthcare facilities in Southern Kaduna, like other senatorial zones, are being upgraded and equipped to standard. He stated that the projects for General Hospitals in Kafanchan, Kaura, Kachia, and Sanga were near completion. Additionally, contracts have been awarded for revitalising and upgrading 53 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Zone 3. “We flagged off the distribution of essential medicines worth over N1 billion last week in Kachia LGA. These drugs will be distributed free of charge to children, women, and the elderly,” he recalled. The event featured cultural dances from different tribes of Southern Kaduna. Governors Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State and Senator Douye Diri of Bayelsa State also attended the occasion.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday (December 21) allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him. Fadnavis will also handle Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration Department and Information and Publicity departments, an official statement said in Nagpur. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been allocated the Urban Development, Housing and Public Works Department (public enterprises). Ajit Pawar, another deputy CM, got Finance and Planning, State Excise. The portfolios were allocated after the weeklong winter session of the state Legislature ended here earlier in the day. As many as 39 ministers had been sworn in on December 15, before the start of the session, while Fadnavis and his two deputies had taken the oath of office on December 5. The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena swept the November 20 assembly elections, winning 230 of 288 seats. Portfolios allocated to BJP ministers are -- Chandrashekhar Bawankule (Revenue), Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil (Water Resources- Krishna and Godavari Valley Development Corporation), Chandrakant Patil (Higher and Technical Education, Parliamentary affairs), Girish Mahajan (Water Resources- Vidarbha, Tapi, Konkan Development Corporation and Disaster Management). Also Read: Maharashtra Assembly passes resolution to rename Pune's Lohegaon airport Ganesh Naik has been given Forests, Mangal Prabhat Lodha Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Jaykumar Raval Marketing and Protocol, Pankaja Munde Environment and Climate Change, Animal Husbandry; Atul Save OBC Welfare, Dairy Development and Renewable Energy. Ashok Uike has been given Tribal Development, Ashish Shelar Cultural Affairs and Information Technology, and Shivendrasinh Bhosale Public Works. Jaykumar Gore has been given Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sanjay Savkare Textiles, Nitesh Rane Fisheries and Ports, and Akash Fundkar Labour. Shiv Sena Ministers' portfolios: Gulabrao Patil Water Supply and Sanitation, Dadaji Bhuse School Education, Sanjay Rathod Soil and Water Conservation, Uday Samant Industries and Marathi language, Shambhuraj Desai Tourism, Mining, Ex-servicemen Welfare, Sanjay Shirsat Social Justice, Pratap Sarnaik Transport, Bharat Gogawale Employment Guarantee, Horticulture, Salt Pan Lands Development; Prakash Abitkar Public Health and Family Welfare. Also Read: Congress protests EVM use at Maharashtra Legislature, demands return to ballot papers NCP ministers' portfolios: Hasan Mushrif Medical Education, Dhananjay Munde Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Dattatrey Bharne Sports, Youth Welfare and Minority Development and Aukaf, Aditi Tatkare Women and Child Development, Manikrao Kokate Agriculture. Narhari Zirwal has been given Food and Drug Administration, Special assistance. Makrand Patil has been given Relief and Rehabilitation, while Babasaheb Patil was allocated Cooperation. Among Ministers of States, Shiv Sena's Ashish Jaiswal has been given Finance and Planning, Agriculture, Relief and Rehabilitation, Law and Judiciary and Labour. BJP's Madhuri Misal has been given Urban Development, Transport, Social Justice, Medical Education, Minorities Development and Aukaf. Pankaj Bhoyar, also of BJP has got Home (Rural), Housing, School Education, Cooperation and Mining. BJP 's Meghana Bordikar has Public Health and Family Welfare, Water Supply and Sanitation, Energy, Women and Child Development, and Public Works (Public Enterprises).
How Fast Can Aircraft In The Bombardier Challenger 600 Series Fly?One key factor that could impact Guangsha's quest for the top spot is injuries. Basketball is a physically demanding sport, and injuries can occur at any time. The team must prioritize player health and fitness to ensure they have a full roster of fit and ready players for each match.
Percentages: FG .418, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 10-26, .385 (Butler 5-9, Campbell 2-3, Khayat 1-2, M.Johnson 1-4, Thomas 1-7, Exacte 0-1). Team Rebounds: 1. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 1 (Towns). Turnovers: 10 (Campbell 4, M.Johnson 3, Butler, Felt, Towns). Steals: 6 (Campbell 2, Green, Khayat, M.Johnson, Thomas). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .500, FT .909. 3-Point Goals: 8-20, .400 (Karasinski 2-4, Smith 2-4, B.Johnson 2-6, Hopf 1-1, Branson 1-2, Goodin 0-1, Hacker 0-2). Team Rebounds: 0. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 4 (Branson 2, Hacker 2). Turnovers: 9 (Branson 2, Hopf 2, B.Johnson, Hacker, Karasinski, Smith, Whitaker). Steals: 6 (Smith 3, Doyle, Hopf, Karasinski). Technical Fouls: None. A_1,282 (2,196).
Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people and injured dozens in central Beirut, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but say obstacles still remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary President-elect Donald Trump has selected Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Turner is a former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term. Turner, 52, is the first Black person selected to be a member of Trump's incoming Cabinet. Turner, who grew up in a Dallas, was a defensive back and spent nine seasons in the NFL beginning in 1995, playing for the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos. Turner joined the Texas House in 2013 as part of a large crop of tea party-supported lawmakers. He tried unsuccessfully to become speaker before he finished his second term in 2016. He did not seek a third term. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. Winter storms and rain sweep across the US while a new system is expected to arrive for Thanksgiving HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile, on the opposite coast, blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, before moving through Northern California. Another storm system is expected to arrive for Thanksgiving week and linger into Tuesday in the Pacific Northwest, dumping rain as well as snow in the higher elevations. That is according to the National Weather Service. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. Doctor at the heart of Turkey's newborn baby deaths case says he was a 'trusted' physician ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish doctor at the center of an alleged fraud scheme that led to the deaths of 10 babies says he was a “trusted” physician. Dr. Firat Sari is one of 47 people on trial accused of transferring newborn babies to neonatal units of private hospitals, where they were allegedly kept for prolonged and sometimes unnecessary treatments in order to receive social security payments. Sari said patients were referred to him because people trusted him and he did not bribe anyone involved with Turkey’s emergency medical phone line. Sari, said to be the plot’s ringleader, faces up to 583 years in prison. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip is to carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-canceling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that.
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New Mexico State 36, Middle Tennessee 21The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up for the biggest human congregation on earth-- the Mahakumbh 2025. Several state agencies, including one of the largest police forces in the world – the Uttar Pradesh police – are gearing up to provide a safe and incident-free event that will start on January 13 with the Paush Poornima Snan. The Mahakumbh is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and stands as the world’s largest collective act of faith. In an exclusive conversation, HT spoke to Uttar Pradesh director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar about the state police preparedness for the event. Besides giving details of force deployment and other measures for crowd management, Kumar said no VIP will be allowed to enter the Mahakumbh area on four-wheelers. Excerpts: Q: How are the Uttar Pradesh Police addressing potential cyber security threats during the Mahakumbh, particularly in protecting critical systems and safeguarding the data of millions of devotees? A In cyber security measures, apart from opening a cyber police station in the Mahakumbh area for the first time, the cyber cell of the Prayagraj Police Commissionerate is fully devoted to curbing crimes related to the event. Apart from this, the cyber threats which we envisage are being monitored by the cyber wing of the state police under additional director general (ADG), Cyber Crime, Binod Kumar Singh as well as Special Task Force (STF). We have also roped in the national agencies like CERT-IN. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team is an office within the ministry of electronics and information technology of the government of India and is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security incidents, and I4C, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre is a government initiative to deal with cybercrime in India, in a coordinated and effective manner. It is affiliated to the ministry of home affairs, Government of India, for cyber patrolling and analyzing cyber security network. Q: How will aerial surveillance be deployed? What systems are in place to detect and neutralise rogue drones or other aerial threats? A: In aerial surveillance and counter drone strategies, apart from normal CCTV cameras, more than 2700 in number, we have got many tethered drones around the Mahakumbh region at strategic points. To counter rogue drones, we have got anti-drone teams posted in several areas of the event site. Q: How are the police ensuring the safety of devotees in and around the water, and what rescue operations are in place? A: We have a large contingent of ‘Jal Police’ with special officers as well as naval commandos for river route safety. A number of motorboats, 12 kilometres of deep-water barricading, river lines, jetties, underwater drones, sonar and specialist divers will also be deployed at the event. We are also getting robotic boys to help people who are in distress in mid-river. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed for drowning and boat capsize-related contingencies. Q: What innovative measures are being taken to manage and monitor the movement of millions of devotees and prevent overcrowding or stampedes? A: As many as 2700 CCTV cameras are operating in the city and the Mahakumbh area. Many of these have Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and parameters have been fed in them to give alerts regarding crowd density, crowd movement, crowd flow, barricade jumping, fire and smoke alerts. It also includes automatic number plate recognition capabilities so that we can manage parking as well as estimate the number of vehicles entering into the city and the Mahakumbh area. There is a state-of-the-art integrated command and control centre which has four wings -- three in the Mahakumbh area and one in Prayagraj city -- to keep round the clock watch on crowd management. There are several diversion schemes for foot pilgrims in case of any emergency. The 4000-hectare Mahakumbh area, including 12 kilometres of ghats, will be manned by more than 50,000 policemen. They include men from specialised state agencies like ATS, STF, PAC and central agencies like NSG, CAPF, etc. Moreover, we have 10 Digital Lost and Found Centres, which will assist in finding the lost people mainly kids, elderly and women, as well as giving them care and rest for the period till they are reunited with their families. The CCTV cameras and the police stations and outposts of Mahakumbh area will be assisting the lost and found cases. We are also preparing a network for lost mobiles scenarios. Q: What contingency plans are in place in case of emergencies, such as natural disasters or stampedes? How will the police and other agencies respond to such situations? A: At least 54 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been drafted in case of emergencies of several kinds such as fire, stampedes, drowning, CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear) accidents/attacks etc. which will be operated from the ICCC to ensure prompt response. Agencies like NDMA, NDRF, SDMA and SDRF have imparted specialised training to the police force. Q: What specific arrangements are being made for crowd management? A: Movement of vehicles and pilgrims on foot from seven routes to the Mahakumbh area and nine railway stations of Prayagraj, as well as air passengers via airport, has been charted ensuring different paths for each direction. Data analytic techniques are being deployed to study the crowd density and crowd flow. Diversion plans and contingency schemes have been devised for easy movement of traffic and pilgrims as well as to avoid overcrowding. Q: What strategy has been prepared to counter VIP culture? A: No VIPs will be allowed to enter the Mahakumbh area on four-wheelers. Everybody would have to walk for over one kilometre on normal days but must walk for around three kilometres on important dates -- ‘Shahi Snans’. Arrangements have been made for parking of more than five lakh vehicles in around 102 parking places. Q Can you tell us about the coordination and collaboration between the Uttar Pradesh Police and other agencies, such as NTRO, IB, NDRF, in preparing for the Mahakumbh? A: Several meetings at the highest level of the central and state government have been held. All central agencies, which have a bearing on the security of Mahakumbh Mela- 2025, have been brought on board. These specialised agencies will contribute by way of their expertise in the field of intelligence, anti-terrorism, disaster management and cyber security. Q: How is the police department working with other government agencies to ensure that the necessary infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and public facilities, is in place to support the massive influx of devotees? A: Regular meetings are held at the highest level of the state administration and the police department. Feedback is taken on the progress of each infrastructure project, ensuring that all the major works are finalised on time.