Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. Chargers player to watch RB Gus Edwards could move up as the lead back for Los Angeles as J.K Dobbins (knee) is expected to miss the game . Edwards was activated from injured reserve earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. Falcons player to watch WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Key matchup Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Key injuries Dobbins appeared to injure his right knee in the first half of the loss to the Ravens, though coach Jim Harbaugh did not provide details. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. Series notes The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Stats and stuff Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. They will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. Fantasy tip The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflquick hits slot machine 。

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B.C.'s Finance Minister Brenda Bailey Wednesday (Nov. 20) said British Columbia is "very interested in remaining competitive" when it comes to hosting film productions. Bailey made these comments following meetings with executives from Warner Bros Entertainment Inc and Netflix and before meetings with Hallmark. Bailey is part of a B.C. delegation that includes industry figures represented by Screen BC speaking for the provincial motion picture industry, as well as relevant political leaders. Joining Bailey is B.C.'s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Spencer Chandra Herbert (Vancouver-West End) and Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film Nina Krieger (Victoria-Swan Lake) -- all of them sworn in Monday. Bailey said the trip to California is not so much an elevator pitch to Hollywood executives about the benefits of filming in British Columbia, but ensuring that B.C.'s strong relationship with established partners continues. It comes as the provincial film industry is trying to recover from labour disputes in the film industry and a general pull-back in productions for economic reasons. The B.C. NDP campaigned on increasing the production services tax credit to 36 per cent from 28 per cent that B.C. offers to global film and TV production to help support an increasingly important industry. Premier David Eby reiterated that promise in late October after California had announced changes to its financial support for the film industry centred in Los Angeles, but long globalized. California Governor Gavin Newsom specifically proposed expanding that state's film and television credit program to US$750 million from US$330. Responding to Newsom's announcement, Eby said his government would work with the provincial film industry. "We know that if you are competitive, we can bring in the big productions," he said. "(We) are not going to be able to outbid the lowest common denominator bidders in the United States, but if we are competitive, combined with the amazing crews that we have, we can deliver some of the biggest productions available." Bailey, who has had a history of working with the film industry in her previous role as Minister for Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, acknowledged California's financial commitment. But money night not be everything, she added. "It's important to note that it is not a strict competition on tax credits," she said. "There are many factors that go into placing a product (in a specific location)." Other jurisdictions outside of California have also recognized the economic potential of the film industry in courting productions of various sorts. They include Ireland, whose government has extended its low-tax approach in fields such as high technology and finance to film. So how much does this aspect concern Bailey? "We're really down here talking to studio heads about what the opportunities are to work together," she said. "We know that a decision to place a major project in British Columbia has just such incredibly positive outcomes for us and we are taking these meetings to have discussions about those future opportunities," she said. One such future opportunity could be developing tourism around film locations, she added, pointing to the community of fans that has sprung up around the show The Last of Us, which has filmed in British Columbia including Nanaimo as well as Alberta. Bailey's visit comes as a new U.S. administration said to be generally hostile toward international ties and trade prepares to take office. In other words, the political interests of California — historically a 'blue state' — and those of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump may find themselves in alignment, with B.C.'s film industry thus facing strong political headwinds. "It's interesting, that particular topic (protectionism) hasn't come up in the meetings that we have taken today," Bailey said. "The topics have been more around competitiveness and talent and opportunities in the future." Bailey's trip to California has not gone unnoticed. Vancouver-based journalist Bob Mackin called it the "(first) junket of the new" Eby cabinet on social media. So what's Bailey's reaction? "I think the point of this trip is to really communicate to (Hollywood) executives that British Columbia is very interested in their business....we are talking about 47,500 jobs," she said. "So yes, I'm very interested in defending these jobs and keeping these jobs in British Columbia." Bailey said the delegation arrived late Tuesday evening and is scheduled to return Thursday morning. "So it's a fast and important trip."A new online tool has been launched with a goal of uniting Peel residents in dismantling systemic discrimination and building a more just community. On November 4, the Anti-Black Racism and Systemic Discrimination Collective (ABR-SD) launched a new digital platform — it can be found at the following link: abrsdpeel.ca/forum . ABR-SD is made up of over 25 community agencies and leaders in Peel and was founded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ABR-SD says the pandemic made racial and social disparities much more apparent. Since its inception, ABR-SD has written papers, conducted research, and hosted forums to bring attention to systemic inequities in health care, policing, and education. In a press release, ABR-SD administrative coordinator Chelsea Antwi described the purpose of the new online forum. “This initiative invites anyone who lives, works or accesses services in the region to participate in interactive discussions, provide positive and meaningful feedback, and advocate for change while building a culture of equity and social justice,” said Antwi. “This digital space is open to anyone who shares the commitment to advancing equity and creating a region where every individual can thrive free from discrimination and bias.” According to the release, the new digital platform was created as a recommendation from 2023 research on rethinking community safety in Peel. It says the forum will create a space for community-driven content, engage users in open discussions on issues that impact their livelihood, and “encourage positive comments that can be shared with system leaders.” The new platform is being supported by the Region of Peel’s Community Safety and Well-Being Table and Roots Community Services. Roots Community Services is a multi-service charitable organization that’s recognized as a leader in Black, African and Caribbean communities. It provides culturally-sensitive and affirming programs and services to address the needs of the communities it serves. It’s especially known for its work addressing inequity in the health care, education and justice systems. Peel’s Community Safety and Well-Being Table is a group of over 25 organizations in sectors like education, emergency services, health care, social services, and government. 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A post shared on social media purportedly shows a recent video of Kurdish rebels shooting down a Turkish helicopter recently. Kurdish Rebels shoot down a military helicopter belonging to the Turkish military. pic.twitter.com/IxTrgkr3q3 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 11, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The video dates back to 2016. Fact Check: The Bashar al-Assad regime fell in Syria. CNN reports that Israel revealed that the Israeli Defense Force struck 500 targets in Syria in two days. The United Nations envoy called for Israel to halt their assault. A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows a Turkish military helicopter getting shot down recently by Kurdish rebels. The caption reads, “Kurdish Rebels shoot down a military helicopter belonging to the Turkish military.” The claim is inaccurate. There is no evidence that this video was taken recently. The video dates back to 2016 . The incident did involve a Kurdish militant shooting down a Turkish helicopter. The Daily Mail reported on the video at the time, saying that the video showed a Turkish AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter was taken down by a Kurdish surface-to-air missile. Turkey is currently in conflict with the Kurds. The Economist reports that Tayyip Erdogan is focused on keeping the Kurdish minority in check after the fall of Assad in Syria . (RELATED: Ben Shapiro Didn’t Say That Syrian Christians Potential Slaughter Was A ‘Good Thing’) This is not the first time misinformation has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim Canada banned Trump from entering the country.Gartner director James C. Smith sells $2.62 million in stock

Saskatoon’s city council has agreed to spend more of the city’s money on the temporary emergency shelter slated for Pacific Avenue — a provincial government project to be operated by The Mustard Seed, an Alberta-based Christian non-profit chosen by the province. “As the partners worked to finalize the design, it was determined that the original scope of work would not be sufficient to bring the building up to a usable condition,” says a city report discussed at a special council meeting on Thursday. A $360,000 funding gap developed after the updated construction cost estimate reached $535,000; about $75,000 in additional costs weren’t eligible for the provincial funding committed to the project, council heard. Pamela Hamoline, the city’s director of facilities management, said the provincial government had estimated that only $250,000 was required for renovations to the 35-bed emergency shelter. Hamoline said March 2026 is the date set for completion of the project. It found almost three times as many homeless people in the city compared to the last count in 2022. The city has approached the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) for more money, but SHC can’t confirm anything, council heard. This issue has caused further delays to the temporary shelter. Council members expressed frustration with the provincial government for not addressing the problems with its own project. Recommendations from the administration included taking $360,000 from the city’s reserve for capital expenditures to cover the gap, that negotiations continue to try to get the province and federal governments to reimburse the additional costs, and that a property tax exemption be granted for the shelter space. The report says extensive mechanical and electrical upgrades are needed for the building, including heating, ventilation and plumbing. Coun. Holly Kelleher asked how these additional costs crept up. Hamoline said staff investigated the building in November, allowing them to re-estimate costs, which she called a moving target. Coun. Bev Dubois noted the front part of the building was renovated and met the upgrade requirements. She asked why the back part of the building was selected as the place where the shelter would be established. City manager Jeff Jorgenson said using the front part would require an additional $750,000. “There were some renovations done to the building, but as I understand there were no showers, the washrooms had been largely eliminated ... there was extensive work required,” he said. Dubois said council has never seen a cost comparison. Jorgenson said he feels all costs associated with this project are eligible for coverage by the provincial government, and the city will push the province to cover them — even items already highlighted by the province as not eligible, like fencing. “The alternative (to spending city funds) would be waiting for the funding to come from the province,” which would further delay the project, he said. Coun. Zach Jeffries noted this is a provincial government project, but city council is the government actually moving it forward. “In fact, this is not something in our jurisdiction, and this is not even our project. Yet, here we are being the ones moving the ball as quickly as possible,” Jeffries said. The people waiting out in the cold for shelter deserve the same urgency from the province as they have received from the city administration, he added.Cousins Properties Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

By Tim Starks November 27, 2024 Cybersecurity is set to get a decidedly South Dakotan bent in 2025. Three Republican South Dakota politicians are in line to take on more prominent roles to influence cyber policy next year: Gov. Kristi Noem is president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Homeland Security Department, Sen. Mike Rounds is poised to seize the gavel of a key cybersecurity subcommittee and John Thune will become Senate majority leader. As president of Dakota State University, a school that has put a big focus on cybersecurity and tech, José-Marie Griffiths has worked with all three of them closely on cyber issues — testifying before their committees, consulting them on legislation, being appointed to national commissions by them and more. She has a sense, then, of how the trio will approach their newly elevated roles. In an interview with CyberScoop, she said she expects China to get more attention from the South Dakota politicians, as well as agriculture, a more proactive approach to cybersecurity and a recognition of the need for cyber talent in the center of the country. Thune and Rounds have sponsored cyber legislation in the Senate in the past, and as majority leader, Thune will be able to play a major role in what bills make it to the floor. “Senator Thune is a little bit quieter and calmer than most,” Griffith said. “He doesn’t give an awful lot away. I think he will initially be focused on all of the Senate.” But, she said, “I can imagine that with Governor Noem, if she’s confirmed, and with [Thune’s] position and with Senator Rounds and his role in cybersecurity, I would find it unusual if they didn’t see something emerge, some of those bills come up to the forefront.” Thune’s past tenure as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee gave him jurisdiction over and oversight of privacy and tech bills, making it a legislative focus of his. He was part of the long-stalled push to pass a data privacy measure , and sponsored a bill on artificial intelligence standards . “His Commerce [Committee] side was very much involved when we had the 5G issues that we were talking about,” Griffiths said. Thune this year discussed how that topic is a national security challenge amid competition with China. Thune has also sponsored or co-sponsored cybersecurity-specific bills, including ones to boost the cyber defense of drones , create a cyber public awareness campaign , develop voluntary cyber guidelines , bolster the cyber workforce and aid small businesses on cybersecurity. As the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Rounds has emphasized threats from China, Russia and new technologies, and has spoken about the need to improve both cyber offense and defense. He was the first senator to serve as chairman of that subcommittee. He touted language he got into the annual defense policy bill last year, such as a provision authorizing the Defense Department to conduct cyber operations against Mexican drug cartels. Rounds also fought to keep the National Defense University’s College of Information and Cyberspace open. Separate from his subcommittee role, Rounds has sponsored or co-sponsored legislation on the cyber workforce and agricultural cybersecurity. Given his background, Rounds tends to approach cyber as a national security and defense issue, Griffiths said. Spokespeople for Rounds and Thune did not respond to requests for comment about their cybersecurity-focused priorities in the coming years. Noem’s record on cybersecurity includes rejecting DHS grants, hyping the industry in her state and signing cyber legislation into law. Griffiths said Noem got up to speed on cyber during her time in Congress as a member of the House Armed Services Committee. One problem Griffiths has talked about is the tendency for cyber professionals to flock to the coasts — Silicon Valley in the private sector, and Washington, D.C. to work for the government. Noem’s aware of that too, Griffiths said. “She recognizes that we need to see more capabilities, or leverage more capabilities, in the center of the country,” Griffiths said. “I think that’s going to be interesting.” South Dakota’s House representative, Republican Dusty Johnson, also sits on the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. “All four of them are very interested in the role of China,” Griffiths said. With agriculture being South Dakota’s top industry, cybersecurity in that area could also get more emphasis from the state’s elevated trio. “Agriculture is probably the one critical infrastructure that came rather late to the game of cybersecurity,” she said. And they could emphasize “a more proactive approach to cybersecurity,” Griffiths said, rather than reacting to the big headlines about the most recent cyberattacks.ASHEBORO — For the second year, Randolph Community College’s industrial maintenance technician apprentices took their knowledge and enthusiasm for manufacturing into local third-grade classrooms as part of National Apprenticeship Week and Youth and Young Adult Apprenticeship Day. Visits were made to Uwharrie Charter Academy and Lindley Park Elementary School, where apprentices and volunteers from Pexco engaged students in hands-on activities to highlight the vital role of manufacturing in Randolph County, the nation and the world. Through interactive learning, the apprentices guided students in constructing robot arms from popsicle sticks. These activities introduced the young learners to essential manufacturing concepts such as supply and demand, quality control and diagrams and schematics. To complement the hands-on exercises, teachers read “Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete,” a story that resonates with themes of creativity and innovation. “Connecting with younger generations through education and hands-on experiences is critical for fostering an interest in manufacturing and technology,” said Shah Ardalan, president/CEO of Randolph Community College. “Our apprentices serve as inspiring role models, showcasing the exciting possibilities in manufacturing while planting the seeds for the future workforce of Randolph County and beyond.” Launched in 2023, the IMT apprenticeship program offers the opportunity to earn an associate degree in industrial systems technology while gaining hands-on, paid experience with local employers. Current employers include Energizer, Jowat Corporation, Pexco, the Timken Company and the new Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina, plant. For more information, contact RCC Director of Apprenticeships Stacey Miller at 336-318-4958 or apprenticeships@randolph.edu or visit randolphimt.com .FACT CHECK: Does Video Show Kurds Shooting Down Turkish Helicopter In Recent Conflict?Terrifying moment massive explosion rocks busy street in tourist hotspot as pedestrians are caught in huge fireball

Trump, SoftBank's Masa Son Announce $100 Billion US InvestmentDeir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), Dec 13 (AP) An Israeli airstrike hit the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, Palestinian medics said, just hours after President Joe Biden's national security adviser raised hopes about a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza. Officials at two hospitals in the Gaza Strip, al-Awda Hospital in the north and al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza, reported they received a combined total of 25 bodies from an Israeli strike on a multi-storey residential building in the urban Nuseirat refugee camp. Also Read | 'Maverick Diplomacy': Donald Trump Invites China's President Xi Jinping to Inauguration for 'Open Dialogue' Despite Tariff Threats. Palestinian medics also reported that over 40 people, most of them children, were receiving treatment at the two hospitals. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the deadly strike. (AP) Also Read | Donald Trump Named Time Magazine’s Person of Year, Rings New York Stock Exchange’s Opening Bell. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Makai Richards had 17 points in Chattanooga's 84-76 victory against Bryant on Wednesday. Richards added five rebounds for the Mocs (5-3). Trey Bonham shot 4 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line to add 15 points. Sean Cusano went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points. Earl Timberlake led the Bulldogs (4-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, six rebounds and six assists. Bryant also got 16 points from Rafael Pinzon. Jakai Robinson finished with 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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