bet 11 Unconvincing Canada tops Germany 3-0 at world juniorsIt’s not Victory Monday for the Falcons , but it’s sure better than the prior two Mondays following the losses to the Saints and Broncos. It was a bye week for the Atlanta faithful, but there was plenty to watch around the league, namely the Buccaneers taking on the Giants in the Meadowlands. While the first-place Falcons got healthy during their bye week, the Bucs got to play Tommy DeVito and the reeling Giants, who look like an absolute dumpster fire. Tampa Bay crushed New York 30-7, breaking a four-game losing streak and improving their record to 5-6 behind the 6-5 Falcons. Over the next six games, the Falcons will play three teams that currently have winning records, while the Bucs only have one such team remaining on their schedule as they try to win the division for a fourth consecutive season. Although we can acknowledge the Bucs are ascending and the Falcons have been descending, it’s a complete overreaction to say Atlanta will falter down the stretch and lose the NFC South. It’s not impossible that the Falcons lose a few more games; in fact, it’s likely. It’s also not impossible for Baker Mayfield and the Bucs to overcome a one-game deficit. However, there’s one key issue. The Falcons not only hold a one-game lead over their division rivals, but they don’t play each other again, and Atlanta already owns the tiebreaker thanks to their 2-0 record over Tampa Bay. The Bucs will have to outpace the Falcons by more than just the current one-game deficit. If the Falcons can win three of their final six games, just simply going .500, that’ll force the Bucs to win five of their final six games. If the Falcons win four of six, the Bucs will have to run the table to win the division. While it might not seem like it right now, the Falcons are still in firm control of the NFC South. This article first appeared on SportsTalkATL and was syndicated with permission.

Indiana should be able to breathe easy this week. It has very little chance of making it into the Big Ten championship game. On the other hand, Georgia's spot in the Southeastern Conference title game is so risky that if the Bulldogs lose they might have been better off sitting it out. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Black neighbor in lengthy dispute

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Lakers look to ramp up defense with return to physical playJammu, Nov 25: The J&K government has warned its officials against sharing “top secret” and “secret” documents over the internet, using third-party tools like Whatsapp and Gmail. However, there will be no such restriction on sharing ‘confidential’ and ‘restricted’ information over the internet, if shared through networks that have deployed commercial AES 256-bit encryption. The officials have been asked to ensure the security and confidentiality of official communications by strictly adhering to these directives to avoid “potential risks.” Potential risks have been identified as “unauthorized access, data breaches and leaks of confidential information.” Sharing of “top secret” and “secret” information in a ‘work-from-home’ environment has been prohibited. As per the National Information Security Policy and Guidelines (NISPG), the “top secret” and “secret” information should be shared only in a closed network with leased line connectivity where a Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) grade encryption mechanism is deployed. The officials have been asked not to downgrade classification for sharing. Smartphones and Digital Assistant Devices like Amazon’s Echo, Apple’s HomePod, Google Home, Alexa and Siri will not be allowed during discussions on classified issues. In the same breath, the government has also warned that non-compliance will invite disciplinary action “as deemed appropriate by the administration.” These directives have been issued after the government has taken serious cognisance of the increasing use of social media platforms for transmitting sensitive and secret information or confidential documents by officials. “It has come to the attention of the administration that there is an increasing trend among officers and officials to use third-party tools such as WhatsApp, Gmail and other similar platforms for transmitting sensitive, secret and confidential information. This practice poses significant risks to the integrity and security of the information being communicated. Using third-party communication tools can lead to several potential issues including unauthorised access, data breaches and leaks of confidential information,” it has been noted with concern in the directives. It has been pointed out that these platforms (like WhatsApp and Gmail) are not specifically designed to handle classified or sensitive information and their “security protocols may not meet the stringent standards required for official communications.” Consequently, the use of such tools can result in severe security breaches that jeopardise the integrity of governmental operations, it has been cautioned. To emphasise the importance of exercising discretion and adhering to established protocols for handling official communications, particularly those of a sensitive, secret, or confidential nature, specific guidelines have been issued for the officers and officials of J&K. Referring to ‘classified information’ which falls under four categories namely “top secret”, “secret”, “confidential” and “restricted”, it has been specified that the documents in the first two categories (top secret and secret) will not be shared over the internet. For the communication of “confidential” and “restricted” information, the use of a government email (NIC email) facility or government instant messaging platforms, such as CDAC’s Samvad, NIC’s Sandesh etc, has been recommended. However, the officials have been asked to remain cautious during the classification of information. “Information that deserves a “top secret” and “secret” classification shall not be downgraded to “confidential” or “restricted” for sharing. In the context of the e-Office system, the departments must deploy proper firewalls and white-list IP addresses. The e-Office server should be accessed through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for enhanced security,” it has been instructed. The departments have been asked to ensure that only authorized employees or personnel are allowed to access the e-Office system. “However, “top secret”, “secret” information shall be shared over the e-Office system only with a leased line closed network and SAG grade encryption mechanism,” it has been specified. Regarding Video Conferencing (VC) for official purposes, only government VC solutions offered by CDAC, CDOT and NIC may be used. Meeting IDs and passwords, as per guidelines, should only be shared with authorized participants. For enhanced security, the ‘waiting room’ facility and prior registration of the participants may be utilized. Even then, “top secret”, and “secret” information will not be shared during the VC meetings. Officials working from home have been directed to use security-hardened electronic devices, such as laptops and desktops connected to office servers via a VPN and firewall setup. “It is important to note that “top secret” and “secret” information should not be shared in a work-from-home environment. Digital Assistant Devices such as Amazon’s Echo, Apple’s HomePod and Google Home should be kept out of the office during discussions on classified issues. Further Digital Assistants, such as Alexa and Siri should be turned off during official meetings in the office, used by employees. Smartphones should be deposited outside the meeting room when discussing classified information,” it has been instructed. Though there is no reference on that account yet it is being presumed that recent developments in the United States and Canada may be behind this strict information security protocol.1 2 Hyderabad: R-Home chairman Chakka Bhaskar and managing director Sudharani were arrested by Cyberabad's economic offences wing (EOW) for allegedly duping 200 customers by failing to develop the promised flats in Ghatkesar and Sangareddy. Police said that Bhaskar and his wife were arrested based on a complaint given by V Manoj Kumar, who lost Rs 65 lakh after the accused defaulted in delivering the flat. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who went where and for how much IPL 2025: Complete list of players of each franchise They collected Rs 48 crore from the customers in connection with the projects - Bliss Heights project in Ghatkesar, ORR Heights project in Patancheru, and Farmland project at Karamungi in Sangareddy district - which they promised to develop. "Without obtaining permissions, the accused gave wide publicity and advertised their projects using media and social media with attractive promotional schemes stating that they are providing flats at a cheaper rate compared to the market. They promised that they would hand over the project within a period of three years; otherwise, they would give a rent of Rs 6,000 for a 2BHK flat and Rs 8,000 for a 3 BHK flat," DCP (EOW) K Prasad said.

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Percentages: FG .333, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 5-19, .263 (Gondrezick 1-2, Lovejoy 1-2, Lary 1-3, Kuac 1-4, Nadeau 1-8). Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 3 (Kalambay, Mitchell, Okoro). Turnovers: 14 (N.Johnson 3, Geeter 2, Lary 2, Mitchell 2, Kalambay, Kuac, Lovejoy, Nadeau, Okoro). Steals: 4 (Kuac, Lary, Lovejoy, Mitchell). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .393, FT .692. 3-Point Goals: 10-35, .286 (Sallis 5-9, Cosby 3-11, Harris 1-4, T.Johnson 1-4, Friedrichsen 0-3, Hildreth 0-4). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 10 (Abass 2, Harris 2, Hildreth 2, Sallis 2, Spillers 2). Turnovers: 5 (Sallis 2, T.Johnson 2, Abass). Steals: 6 (Sallis 3, Spillers 2, T.Johnson). Technical Fouls: None. A_8,705 (14,665).Cam Akers reached down in front of him to scoop a sinking pass from Sam Darnold, bringing it into his body as he tumbled backwards. As he did, two words ran through his mind: game over. Akers’ late catch, which came with less than two minutes left in the game on a third-and-2 pass, sealed a 27-25 win for the Vikings over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon in a game at U.S. Bank Stadium that got tight late. “I’m blessed,” Akers said. “On my journey from where I’ve come from, to be able to be in there, crunch time, fourth quarter, the coaches trust me, the team trusts me,” Akers said. “I’m blessed.” It’s been a long journey for the running back, who has dealt with two serious Achilles injuries in previous seasons. But Akers, now in his second stint with the Vikings, has rewarded the coaching staff for its faith in him. He also caught a 9-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter, one which ended up proving the difference in the win. His opportunities on Sunday came in part because Aaron Jones took a shot to the quad earlier in the game, which he played through before watching the end of the game from the sidelines. His last carry in the game came near the end of the third quarter. “Coach was like, ‘Hey, we’re going to hold you for a little bit,’ but I was good,” Jones said. “I kept warm just in case they needed me. Kept my helmet on.” They didn’t wind up needing him, thanks in large part to Akers. “Cam has something inside him that allowed him to push through the adversity of what’s happened to him over the course of his career,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “His teammates were probably the most excited all season when Cam scored on that screen and then obviously the catch late. He just brings something. He brings physicality. He brings a level of mental and physical toughness that I think makes us all better.” Darnold aired it out and found his receiver, on the run, open in the end zone. It wasn’t Justin Jefferson, nor Jordan Addison, but Jalen Nailor, who hauled in the 31-yard pass for the Vikings’ first touchdown of the game. “I just had a post route. I’ve seen the far safety. He wasn’t there,” Nailor said. “I just took off running as fast as I could and Sam found me.” Darnold found Nailor a season-high five times on Sunday. He finished the day with 81 yards, also a season-high, and his touchdown was his first in more than a month, with the last one coming in the Vikings’ Nov. 24 win over the Bears. “It just felt good to be out there, just help the team win,” Nailor said. “That’s all I’m trying to do.” Will Reichard’s first field goal attempt Sunday hit the crossbar. The rookie kicker missed a 55-yard attempt near the end of the first half, but a Green Bay penalty negated his miss and a subsequent Packers’ timeout took away a 50-yard make. He then connected from 50 yards to send the Vikings into halftime up 10. His last field goal attempt of the day went off the left upright from 43 yards. But despite a shaky day, O’Connell’s confidence in the 23-year-old, who also converted on a short kick in the second quarter, hasn’t wavered. “I just told him, ‘Hey, next one’s going to be the best one.’ My confidence in Will is sky high,” O’Connell said of Reichard. “If we think we’re anywhere near the range, I’m going to give him the swing. He’s a phenomenal kid, great makeup. The next kick’s going to be his best kick.”

"SportsCenter" anchor Elle Duncan has found herself at the center of a social media feud this weekend. It all stems from her comments about former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Before the Giants officially released Jones from their roster, Duncan mocked him for making a farewell statement at practice. She thought it was a wild gesture for a quarterback who has struggled mightily this season. "You guys think he had this saved in his notes since like 2020? In all seriousness, DJ, I could have saved you like 90 seconds. A rewrite: I'm sorry you paid me $108 million for one playoff win. And I look forward to reviving my career as Brock Purdy's backup. The end," Duncan said . NFL fans thought Duncan's comments about Jones were classless. Some were so livid they called for her job . On Saturday morning, Duncan took a jab at the fans who are up in arms about her rant. "It started flurrying this morning after a surprising amount of snow on my drive yesterday," Duncan wrote on X . "I guess you could say I can’t seem to escape all these snowflakes.." It started flurrying this morning after a surprising amount of snow on my drive yesterday. I guess you could say I can’t seem to escape all these snowflakes.. pic.twitter.com/uKVffDvwMw No one should be surprised by this statement from Duncan. She has made it clear she won't apologize for what she said. "You want to call me disrespectful to Daniel Jones? Am I more disrespectful than the Giants making him a scout team safety? Am I more disrespectful than all of those same fans that are in my mentions right now who booed him mercilessly for the last six seasons?.. I stand by everything that I said," Duncan said on First Take this Friday. John Nacion/Getty Images Duncan joined ESPN in May of 2016. Five years later, she was moved to the 6 p.m. slot with Kevin Negandhi. Considering Duncan helps ESPN with its coverage of the NFL, NBA and WNBA, it's highly unlikely she'll be on the move. Related: Legendary ESPN Personality Returned To 'SportsCenter' On FridayWASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Democratic National Committee informed party leaders on Monday that the DNC will choose his successor in February, an election that will speak volumes about how the party wants to present itself during four more years of Donald Trump in the White House. Jaime Harrison, in a letter to members of the party’s powerful Rules & Bylaws Committee, outlined the process of how the party will elect its new chair. Harrison said in the letter that the committee will host four candidate forums — some in person and some virtually — in January, with the final election on Feb. 1 during the party’s winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. The race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, while an insular party affair, will come days after Trump is inaugurated for a second term. Democrats' selection of a leader after Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss will be a key starting point as the party starts to move forward, including addressing any structural problems and determining how to oppose Trump. Members of the Rules & Bylaws Committee will meet on Dec. 12 to establish the rules for these elections, which beyond the chair position will include top party roles like vice chairs, treasurer, secretary and national finance chair. The committee will also use that meeting to decide the requirements for gaining access to the ballot for those top party roles. In 2021, candidates were required to submit a nominating statement that included signatures from 40 DNC members and that will likely be the same standard for the 2025 campaigns. “The DNC is committed to running a transparent, equitable, and impartial election for the next generation of leadership to guide the party forward,” Harrison said in a statement. “Electing the Chair and DNC officers is one of the most important responsibilities of the DNC Membership, and our staff will run an inclusive and transparent process that gives members the opportunity to get to know the candidates as they prepare to cast their votes.” Two Democrats have announced campaigns for chair: Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a vice chair of the national party, and Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor and current commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Other top Democrats are either considering a run to succeed Harrison or are being pushed by party insiders, including former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke; Michael Blake, a former vice chair of the party; Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan and a former Chicago mayor; Sen. Mallory McMorrow, majority whip of the Michigan Senate, and Chuck Rocha, a longtime Democratic strategist. The next chair of the committee will be tasked with rebuilding a party demoralized by a second Trump victory. They will also oversee the party’s 2028 nominating process, a complex and contentious exercise that will make the chair central to the next presidential election. Harrison, of South Carolina, made clear in his letter to the rules committee that the four forums hosted by the party would be live streamed and the party would give grassroots Democrats across the country the ability to engage with the process through those events. He also said he intends to remain neutral during the chair election. This story has been corrected to show that McMorrow is a senator, not a representative. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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NoneJimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, Gallup

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Over 18,000 people in Mexico have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in the country’s , but a random drawing in the end will determine who gets on the ballot, officials said Monday. The ruling party pushed through to make all federal judges stand for election, replacing the system where court employees and lawyers mainly move up through the ranks. Current court employees and their supporters have staged dozens of demonstrations against the reforms, calling them part of a ruling-party campaign to weaken checks and balances and eliminate independent regulatory and oversight bodies. Now, candidates for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships need only a law degree, a grade point average of 3.2, “five years of professional experience” and five letters of recommendation from neighbors or friends. That, and some luck in the final drawing. Officials rejected criticism that has called the process rushed or amateurish for the often highly technical posts that can hear cases including intellectual property, organized crime and Constitutional law. “The results have been spectacular,” said Arturo Zaldivar, a top advisor to President Claudia Sheinbaum. According to the plan, evaluation committees will have just over a month to review thousands of resumes and whittle the field to about 10 candidates or less for each for the 881 judgeships and Then 1,793 names chosen at random from those selected will appear on the ballot on June 1. Critics warn that many who land on the ballot will be unknowns who perhaps have never argued a case in the courts they seek to run. “You don’t elect a doctor or a surgeon for an operation based on their popularity, you elect them based on their technical expertise, their ability, their knowledge,” said Sergio Méndez Silva, the legal coordinator for the civic group Foundation for Justice. “That also applies for a judge.” With candidates now having to run election campaigns, critics warn there’s a chance drug cartels or political parties could finance them to get friendly judges onto the bench. There are also concerns that the evaluation committees deciding who makes the cut for the selection to appear on ballots may not be impartial. Most committee members were appointed by the legislative or executive branches, controlled by the ruling Morena party. Some critics argue that the current justice system, which is riddled with nepotism, corruption and a lack of accountability, needs to be changed. “We need a justice system that gives results,” said Martínez Garza, an academic and former head of the human rights commission in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon who has registered to run for a Supreme Court seat. Trials in Mexico can last for years, and the ruling party has added to meaning that a large percentage of the prison population is people awaiting trial. Fabiola Sánchez, The Associated PressNiantic turns Pokémon Go data into AI navigation system to rival Google Maps