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The great race is on. It isn’t the one on television, but it is one that has put the world’s wealthiest companies in fierce competition to secure market share in artificial intelligence. The handful of big-tech companies and their satellites may have spent as much as $1 trillion on machine-learning and data center infrastructure to stuff their AI systems with billions of bits of information hoovered up from public and private sources on the internet. These companies — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI among them — are rich and have made their creators rich beyond compare because of information technology. Their challenge is to hold onto what they have now and to secure their futures in the next great opportunity: AI. An unfortunate result of the wild dash to secure the franchise is that the big-tech companies — and I have confirmed this with some senior employees — have rushed new products to market before they are ready. The racers figure that the embarrassment of so-called hallucinations (errors) is better than letting a competitor get out in front. The challenge is that if one of the companies — and Google is often mentioned — isn’t on the leaderboard, it could fail. It could happen: Remember MySpace? The downside of this speedy race is that safety systems aren’t in place or effective — a danger that could spell operational catastrophe, particularly regarding so-called backdoors. According to two savants in the AI world, Derek Reveron and John Savage, there is a clear-and-present danger presented by this preference for market speed over preventing dangerous consequences. Savage is the An Wang professor emeritus of computer science at Brown, and Reveron is chair of the National Security Affairs Department at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Reveron and Savage have been sounding the alarm on backdoors, first in their book, “Security in the Cyber Age: An Introduction to Policy and Technology,” published by Cambridge University Press early this year, and later in an article on Binding Hook, a British website with a focus on cybersecurity and AI. “AI systems are trained neural networks, not computer programs. A neural net has many artificial neurons with parameters on neuron inputs that are adjusted (trained) to achieve a close match between the actual and the desired outputs. The inputs (stimuli) and desired output responses constitute a training set, and the process of training a neural net is called machine-learning,” the co-authors write. Backdoors were initially developed by telephone companies to assist the government in criminal or national security cases. That was before AI. Savage told me that backdoors pose a grave threat because, through them, bad actors can insert malign information — commands or instructions — into computers in general and backdoors into machine-learning-based AI systems in particular. Some backdoors can be undetectable and capable of inflicting great damage. Savage said he is especially worried about the military using AI prematurely and making the nation more vulnerable rather than safer. He said an example would be a weapon fired from a drone fighter jet flying under AI guidance alongside a piloted fighter jet where the weapon fired by a drone could be directed to do a U-turn and come right back and destroy the piloted plane. Extrapolate that to the battlefield or to an aerial bombardment. Savage says that researchers have recently shown that undetectable backdoors can be inserted into AI systems during the training process, which is a new, extremely serious, and largely unappreciated cybersecurity hazard. The risk is exacerbated because feeding billions of words into big-tech companies’ machine-learning systems is now done in low-wage countries. This was highlighted in a recent “60 Minutes” episode about workers in Kenya earning $2 an hour, feeding data to machine-learning systems for American tech companies. The bad actors can attack American AI by inserting dangerous misinformation in Kenya or in any other low-wage country. Of course, they can launch backdoor attacks here, too, where AI is used to write code, and then control for that code is lost. In their Binding Hook article, Reveron and Savage make a critical point about AI. It isn’t just another more advanced computer system. It is fundamentally different and less manageable by its human masters. It lacks an underlying theory to explain its anomalous behavior, which is why the AI specialists who train machine-learning systems cannot explain this behavior. Deploying technology with serious deficits is always risky until a way to compensate for them has been discovered. Trouble in is trouble out. Llewellyn King is executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS. He wrote this for InsideSources.com .
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When the Democratic convention took place in August, with new nominee Kamala Harris rising in the polls, Democrats were giddy with a sense of impending victory. In Chicago for the convention, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer of New York visited with party officials and reporters to outline his plans for a glorious new age in Washington with Democrats in control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives. Schumer’s top priority in the new Harris administration would have been to eliminate the legislative filibuster that has long protected minority rights in the Senate. That way, even if the Senate were tied between 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans, those 50 Democrats, with the tiebreaking vote of Vice President Tim Walz, could enact far-reaching legislation without any input at all from Republicans. Washington would have true one-party rule, and the minority party would have no say in things whatsoever. Democrats had tried to kill the filibuster in 2022, when Democrats had just 50 votes, but fell two votes short when two independent-minded Democratic senators, Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, refused to go along with the party. In 2022, Democrats picked up another seat, giving them a 51-49 majority in the Senate. That put them one vote closer to killing the filibuster. Schumer believed 2024 would be the year Democrats could finally erase any Republican power in the Senate. Manchin and Sinema were both leaving the Senate, Schumer explained at his talk in Chicago. Manchin’s seat would be won by a Republican, so it still would be unavailable for Democrats. But Sinema’s seat would be won by Democrat Ruben Gallego, Schumer said, and Gallego would go along with the party on the filibuster. That would give Democrats the 50 votes they needed, provided there was a Vice President Walz to break the tie. “We got it up to 48, but, of course, Sinema and Manchin voted no; that’s why we couldn’t change the rules,” Schumer explained. “Well, they’re both gone. Ruben Gallego is for it, and we have 51. So even losing Manchin, we still have 50.” and if there were 50 Democrats, and given his confidence that there would be a Vice President Walz, Schumer would be preparing at this moment to destroy the filibuster and prepare a wave of legislation so objectionable to moderates and conservatives that they would be passed on Democratic votes alone. But it didn’t happen. The Democrats lost votes in the election. Republicans will have a 53-to-47 majority in the Senate. Schumer is headed toward being the minority leader. And there will be no Vice President Walz. None of Schumer’s dreams came true. So this week, Schumer went to the well of the Senate and addressed some remarks to his Republican colleagues. “Another closely contested election now comes to an end,” he said. “To my Republican colleagues, I offer a word of caution in good faith: Take care not to misread the will of the people, and do not abandon the need for bipartisanship. After winning an election, the temptation may be to go to the extreme. We’ve seen that happen over the decades, and it has consistently backfired on the party in power. So, instead of going to the extremes, I remind my colleagues that this body is most effective when it’s bipartisan. If we want the next four years in the Senate to be as productive as the last four, the only way that will happen is through bipartisan cooperation.” The short version of that is: Please don’t do to us what we were going to do to you. Schumer is obviously concerned that Republicans might embrace a scheme to eliminate the filibuster and pass all sorts of consequential legislation with no Democratic input at all. That wouldn’t be bipartisan! Fortunately for Schumer, Republicans have been more principled than Democrats when it comes to the legislative filibuster, and to the filibuster in general. Republicans realize that even though they will have the majority for the next two years, they might be back in the minority at any time after that. The filibuster has always been the subject of hypocrisy in the Senate. The late Sen. Fred Thompson used to explain it this way: When we are in the majority, the filibuster is bad. When we are in the minority, the filibuster is good. It’s an issue that some lawmakers hop back and forth on, depending on whether their party is in the majority or minority. But Schumer’s brand of hypocrisy is particularly egregious. He was not advocating whether this or that individual bill should or should not be filibustered. That goes on all the time. He was advocating changing Senate rules, on an entirely partisan basis, to eliminate the minority party’s ability to demand a higher standard of approval for controversial legislation. And then, when Schumer’s party loses, he instantly turns around and becomes Mr. Bipartisanship. For that, there should be a word that goes beyond mere hypocrisy. BYRON YORK is chief political correspondent for The Washington Examiner. Email him at . Andrews McMeel SyndicationBEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Friday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Friday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson’s massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Friday. Watson has been limited to just 19 games in three seasons because of an NFL suspension and injuries with the Browns, who signed him to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract in 2022. The restructuring allows the team to spread out the salary-cap hit after the 2026 season, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team does not disclose contract specifics. The 29-year-old Watson has two years remaining on his contract with an average of $46 million a year. The move to restructure his deal will not preclude the Browns from adding talent at the quarterback position in 2025, the person said. Watson played in only seven games this season before suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. He’s 9-10 as a starter with Cleveland. The Browns (3-12) have been a major disappointment this season after making it to the playoffs a year ago behind Joe Flacco, who was signed as a free agent after Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Watson had surgery in October and is expected to make a full recovery. While the team hasn’t disclosed its plans at quarterback, it’s assumed Watson will be in the mix to be the starter next season. It’s also possible the Browns will draft a quarterback in the first round. The team hasn’t had a first-round pick the past three years after trading three to the Houston Texans to acquire Watson, who was once considered one of the league’s elite QBs. Watson’s disappointing tenure has been a sore spot with Cleveland fans, who had hoped the team had finally resolved its interminable QB issues when they signed the three-time Pro Bowler three years ago. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. But it hasn’t worked out, and the major investment in Watson and the salary-cap ramifications of his contract — the largest fully guaranteed deal in league history — have made it difficult for the Browns to upgrade their roster. Watson has shown flashes of being a competent starting quarterback, but there have been just as many moments in which he’s looked hesitant in the pocket or unable to connect with receivers down field. Watson was suspended for the first 11 games of his first season in Cleveland after an independent arbiter ruled he violated the conduct policy after he was accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement AdvertisementIND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Live: Virat Kohli 'creating theatre down under' Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen backed Virat Kohli amid all the theatrics going on around the Indian superstar in Melbourne in the Boxing Day Test. On the opening day of the fourth Test, Kohli had a fiery shoulder bump incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. Then on the second day, the 36-year-old was involved in a terrible mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal and then confronted booing fans after his own dismissal. After a thrilling second day's play, Pietersen shared a social media post in which he labelled Kohli a 'showman', backing former India skipper's on-field conduct. Kohli's conduct has become a hot topic in the ongoing fourth Test. His shoulder-charge on 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day resulted in a fine and a demerit point. On Friday, Kohli batted well for his 36 before being caught behind off Scott Boland. He was dismissed shortly after a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal resulted in the opener running himself out at 82. After Australia made 474 in their first innings, riding on Steve Smith's 140, India ended Day 2 at a precarious 164 for 5, losing three quick wickets late in the day. India are still 310 runs behind Australia. After three Tests, the Border Gavaskar Trophy is currently tied at 1-1. IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Live: 'I'd put my life and last dollar on Virat' Modern-day great Virat Kohli may be struggling in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, but former Australian batter and head coach Justin Langer still regards him as the best batter he has ever witnessed. Kohli's resilient innings ended in disappointment late on Day 2 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. The Indian maestro was caught behind off Scott Boland, succumbing to the tricky fourth and fifth stump line he had diligently resisted throughout his stay. Kohli’s cautious knock of 36 off 86 balls played a pivotal role in anchoring India’s response to Australia’s formidable first-innings score of 474. His 102-run third-wicket partnership with young Yashasvi Jaiswal brought much-needed stability after the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma (3) and KL Rahul (24), keeping India in the contest. However, the promising stand came to an unfortunate end with a mix-up between Kohli and Jaiswal, leading to the latter’s run-out for a well-compiled 82. The setback was compounded just seven balls later when Kohli's tentative poke at an outside-off delivery from Scott Boland resulted in his dismissal. The breakthrough was a pivotal moment for Australia, marking the third time Boland has removed Kohli in just five Test innings. In those encounters, the Indian stalwart has managed only 27 runs off 73 deliveries, underscoring Boland’s dominance in this budding rivalry. Langer, having shared the field with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara, and Steve Waugh, has strong reasons to support his admiration for Kohli. Such is his confidence in the Indian batting maestro that the Australian great boldly stated he would stake his life and last penny on Kohli's abilities. "You asked me Mark why I said yesterday that Virat Kohli is the best player that I have ever seen. There were a few raised eyebrows, but he actually is. We talk about Sachin... What a player. It was one of the privileges of my life to play against Sachin Tendulkar and, of course, with Ricky Ponting and Brian Lara. If I had my last rupee or my last dollar, I would pay to watch Brian Lara bat, but if I had my life and my last dollar, and both of them together, I would have Virat Kohli batting for me," Langer said during commentary on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test. Langer explained why he feels so, praising Kohli's work ethic, leadership qualities, and knack for delivering in high-stakes situations, qualities that have set him apart. "The reason why I say that is not because of the expansive shots, his cover drives or his hook shots. But you just saw, the way he is watching the ball, his running between the wicket, his fielding, his gladiatorial style of leadership. His elite fitness level, everything that he's brought to the table. His numbers speak for themselves. You can never argue with data. Those are why he is the best player I have ever seen. And we have seen a lot of them. But he is the one player, I think; if I had to put my money on, he would be the one," he further said. IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Live: Gavaskar decodes reason behind Rohit's poor form Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has shed light on the reason behind India captain Rohit Sharma's recent struggles with form. Gavaskar expressed apprehension about Rohit's declining reflexes during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne. The former Indian captain observed notable issues with the 37-year-old's footwork, which have become particularly noticeable throughout the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The strategic move to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the fourth Test, while shifting KL Rahul to the third position, proved unsuccessful for Rohit. His brief stint at the crease lasted merely 12 deliveries, yielding just three runs before Pat Cummins claimed his wicket in India's first innings. The dismissal occurred when Rohit attempted to execute a half-pull shot to a short-of-length delivery outside the off stump, resulting in a top edge that was caught by Scott Boland at mid-on. Gavaskar noted this dismissal as unusual for Rohit, emphasising his continued difficulties against Cummins's bowling. "That's a shot that he normally plays. The half-pull off the front foot. I think he probably got in two minds whether to go for the proper pull shot or not and then ended up just trying to tap it like catching practice. But that's what happens when you have a gap, when you're 36, 37 years old and you have a long gap between playing cricket," Gavaskar said on Star Sports on Rohit's dismissal. In Test cricket, Cummins has proven to be particularly effective against Rohit, having secured his wicket on seven occasions. The Australian captain's superiority is evident in the numbers - he has restricted Rohit to just 127 runs from 199 balls. These statistics clearly demonstrate the Indian skipper's struggles when facing the Australian fast bowler in the longest format of the game. "That is the reason why you're seeing that there is probably not the same sort of footwork as you would expect, because your body is such as you get older. It reacts just a little bit slower. You know, the mind is there. Everything the mind tells you, but the body just doesn't do that. So, if you're being continuous at the age of 37, regularly, no problem. Because you know your bat-speed, everything. The moment you have a break, you must be very, very careful, very, very mindful," he added. At the close of play on Day 2, India reached 164/5, trailing Australia's substantial first-innings score of 474 by 310 runs. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten with scores of six and four respectively. IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Live: Gavaskar shares verdict on Yashasvi's run-out Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar weighed in on young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unfortunate run-out during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar explained that the mix-up between the India opener and Virat Kohli could have been avoided hadn't the former spent his seconds watching the fielders. "It would have been a quick run, and somebody like Virat Kohli would definitely have made it. But the thing was, he looked at the fielder. When you look at the fielder, when you turn, you've lost that vital second. And so naturally, you then think, 'No, I want to be able to make it.' Your balance is completely off. And it would have been a tight run. I think at that stage, why do you need to take a run that carries an element of risk? You're batting well, runs are coming," Gavaskar remarked. "At that stage, the risk was not really necessary. But it could have been completed only because Kohli is such a fantastic runner between the wickets." Before the run-out, Jaiswal had been anchoring the Indian innings brilliantly, amassing 82 runs off 118 balls with 11 fours and one six. The talented opener seemed poised for a major milestone as he neared a well-deserved century. However, disaster struck late in the day as a mix-up with Kohli led to his dismissal. The incident unfolded when Jaiswal drove a full delivery from Scott Boland to mid-on and set off for a quick single. Kohli, however, held back, momentarily ball-watching. Pat Cummins pounced on the opportunity with a direct throw attempt that missed, but 'keeper Alex Carey capitalised on the chaos, collecting the ball and completing the run-out. The dismissal proved costly, triggering a mini-collapse in the Indian batting lineup. From a strong position at 153/2, India stumbled to 164/5 by stumps on Day 2. Nightwatchman Akash Deep fell for a duck, and the visitors faced a daunting deficit of 310 runs, with 111 needed to avoid the follow-on. IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Live: Virat-Yashasvi mix-up and the collapse In just 28 deliveries, India lost the advantage they had built for most of the afternoon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). From a solid 153/2, the visitors collapsed to 159/5 in what was a mad period of 30 minutes on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia. Yashasvi Jaiswal called for a run which was always going to be tight, Virat Kohli nicked one outside off after showing a lot of character during his 86-ball 36 and Rishabh Pant showed zero game awareness when he exposed nightwatchman Akash Deep in front of Scott Boland. It could have been a different story and a much better ending to the day for the visitors but that period of chaos has now put Australia in the driving seat as they still have a 310-run lead, and are just one wicket away from exposing India's lower-order. The momentum switched sides at a rapid pace, largely due to India's own mistakes, as they handed over the day to Australia on a platter. Jaiswal and Kohli had done all the hard work with their 102-run stand but the adrenaline rush got the better of the left-hander who went for a needless single off the last delivery of the 41st over. Jaiswal was batting beautifully and switched gears after completing his half-century as the runs came at a brisk pace after reaching the milestone. Before the mix-up, he had two boundaries and a six, and was in no mood to play for the clock. Just 18 short of what could have been his second hundred of the series, Jaiswal wanted the strike back to possibly have a crack at three-figures before stumps but mix-up not only cost him the wicket but also triggered a collapse. After just 12 deliveries, Kohli poked at a Boland delivery outside the off-stump and night watchman Akash Deep lasted only 13 balls before India lost their third in quick succession. Prior to that, it was India all the way as both Jaiswal and Kohli saw off the challenging period and were looking to cash in as the ball got softer. Kohli, in particular, looked very solid and was comfortably shouldering arms to deliveries he had been otherwise chased in the series. Every time Australia bowlers tempted him for one, Kohli let it go to the wicket-keeper and smiled back. The plan was not a top secret anymore but Kohli had trained his mind better for the fourth Test. He kept leaving, drove deliveries which were under his eye and made the bowlers bowl more towards his body. In the post-day press conference, Steve Smith lavished praise on the India batter and felt he was looking good for the big one. Not just Kohli, Jaiswal was looking in an ominous mood after seeing off the testing period with the new ball but that mix-up came at the worst possible time for India. There is still some batting left but India need to bat out of their skins to make a contest out of this fixture now. They had it in control for most of the afternoon session but small lapses in concentration reduced them to 164/5 at stumps. Those small lapses are expected to have a big impact on the outcome of the game. IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Live: India stare down the barrel A familiar collapse unfolded for India as they were left reeling at 164/5 on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The turning point came with the inexplicable run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was in sublime touch. A mix-up with Virat Kohli while attempting a quick single allowed Pat Cummins to effect a sharp run-out, shattering the momentum. With a 310-run deficit and a follow-on looming on a benign batting track, India face an uphill battle against a resurgent Australian attack led by Scott Boland and Cummins. Jaiswal run out sparks batting collapse A moment of miscommunication brought Jaiswal's sublime innings to a halt, triggering a dramatic Indian collapse on day two of the fourth Test. Jaiswal, who looked destined for a century with a fluent 82 off 118 balls, was run out after a mix-up with Kohli while attempting a quick single. Kohli, caught in two minds, retreated too late as Cummins' direct throw ended Jaiswal’s stay. Seven balls later, Kohli himself perished, poking at a Scott Boland delivery outside off-stump, ending his disciplined knock of 36. Nightwatchman Akash Deep was dismissed in the penultimate over of the day, leaving India precariously placed at 164/5, still trailing by 310 runs. Jaiswal-Kohli partnership offers hope India’s hopes rested on the resilient partnership between Jaiswal and Kohli, who added 102 runs for the third wicket. After KL Rahul’s (24) dismissal to a sharp Cummins delivery, Jaiswal and Kohli combined to steady the ship with confident strokeplay and solid defense. Jaiswal, in particular, impressed with his fluent drives, cuts, and pulls, amassing 11 fours and a six. However, the young opener’s run-out not only ended his innings but also derailed India’s momentum, as wickets tumbled rapidly thereafter. Rohit Sharma fails as opener Skipper Rohit Sharma’s move to open the innings backfired spectacularly. He was dismissed for just three runs in the second over, top-edging a pull shot off Cummins. Scott Boland took an easy catch, leaving India 8/1 early in their reply to Australia’s massive first-innings total. Aussie tail wags to extend lead Australia, resuming at 311/6 overnight, added crucial runs through their lower order, reaching 474 before being bowled out. Steve Smith and Pat Cummins frustrated the Indian bowlers with a 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket, pushing the score past 400. India managed a brief fightback post-lunch, picking up the last three wickets for just 20 runs, but by then the damage was done. Smith was eventually dismissed for a superb 140, bowled by Akash Deep after a mistimed charge. Steve Smith’s record hundred Smith’s 34th Test century was the cornerstone of Australia’s innings. Starting the day on 68, he took control of the proceedings with a mix of caution and aggression, becoming the first batter to score 11 Test centuries against India. Smith’s efforts, combined with Cummins’ gritty 49, ensured Australia posted a formidable total on a batting-friendly surface. IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Live: Hello and welcome! Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Day 3 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli built a solid 102-run partnership for the third wicket, raising hopes of a strong Indian response on day two of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, a dramatic late collapse saw India finish the day at 164/5 in 46 overs, trailing Australia by 310 runs. Australia, powered by Steve Smith’s brilliant 140—his 34th Test hundred and 11th against India—amassed a formidable first-innings total of 474. The massive crowd of 85,147 witnessed Jaiswal and Kohli batting with poise and control. Jaiswal combined caution and aggression effectively, while Kohli exuded composure at the crease, hinting they could see India through to stumps. But fortunes turned dramatically. Jaiswal’s well-crafted 82 ended in a disastrous run-out after a mix-up with Kohli. The collapse gained momentum as Kohli edged behind for 36, and nightwatchman Akash Deep fell shortly after, taking India from 151/2 to 159/5 in quick succession. Ravindra Jadeja (4*) and Rishabh Pant (6*) were left to steady the innings, with the immediate task of avoiding the follow-on by scoring 111 more runs. Earlier in the day, Smith resumed his innings on 68 and showcased a masterclass in Test batting. Unfazed by India’s tight lines, he hooked, drove, and sliced his way to another MCG century, embellished with 13 boundaries and three sixes. He received vital support from Pat Cummins (49) and Mitchell Starc (15), forging partnerships of 112 and 44 runs respectively, to wear down the Indian attack. Jasprit Bumrah stood out with figures of 4/99, while Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with three wickets, including dismissing Starc and Nathan Lyon to wrap up Australia’s innings in 122.4 overs. Smith’s departure, in an unusual fashion after a bottom edge trickled onto the stumps, was a momentary respite for India. India’s reply got off to a rocky start as Rohit Sharma’s lean patch continued. He managed just three runs, mistiming a pull shot off Cummins to be caught at mid-on. Yashasvi Jaiswal looked assured from the start, driving and ramping with flair. KL Rahul played some delightful shots, including three elegant boundaries, before Cummins produced a beauty to dismiss him for 24 just before tea. In the final session, Jaiswal and Kohli steadied the ship. Jaiswal reached his fifty with a mix of crisp drives and confident strokes, while Kohli played with characteristic patience, leaving deliveries outside off and punishing anything loose. Australia’s short-ball tactics against Kohli bore no fruit as he handled them with calm precision. Just as India seemed poised for a strong finish, Jaiswal’s run-out triggered a collapse. Kohli soon followed, edging behind off Scott Boland, who then dismissed Akash Deep with a sharp delivery that was caught brilliantly at leg gully. Though Jadeja ended the day with a boundary off Starc, the momentum had firmly shifted to Australia, who will look to capitalize on the late breakthroughs and secure a commanding lead on day three. Match Statistics Sam Konstas Usman Khawaja Marnus Labuschagne Yashasvi Jaiswal Rohit Sharma (C) KL RahulIs Poetry Still Alive? Exploring the Relevance of Verse in a Social Media World
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Nico Iamaleava passed for four touchdowns and Dylan Sampson rushed for 77 yards and set a school-record for TDs as No. 11 Tennessee rolled to a 56-0 victory over UTEP on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville, Tenn. Sampson scored on a 14-yard TD run early in the second quarter for the game's first points to deliver his 22nd TD of tje season to break the Tennessee single-season mark set by Gene McEvers in 1929. Iamaleava was 15 of 20 for 173 yards for Tennessee (9-2), while Bru McCoy caught a pair of TD passes and Squirrel White and Ethan Davis each had a TD reception. Tennessee moved its all-time record to 2-0 against the Miners, also having blanked the Conference USA school 24-0 in 2018. Jermod McCoy and John Slaughter had interceptions for the Volunteers, while Dominic Bailey recovered a fumble to set up a score. Skyler Locklear was 10-of-19 passing for 50 yards with an interception for UTEP (2-9), while rushing for 37 yards on eight carries. JP Pickles also had a turn at QB for the Miners and was 10 of 15 for 72 yards. Kenny Odom had eight receptions for 70 yards. Both defenses set the tone in the first quarter. The UTEP defense allowed just one first down to the Southeastern Conference team in three ugly series in the opening quarter and only 22 yards. In the second quarter, Sampson ended a 68-yard drive by dashing up the middle for 14 yards for the record-setting score to take a 7-0 lead with 13:22 remaining before halftime. After Bailey's fumble recovery, Iamaleava flipped a screen pass that White took 9 yards to the end zone nearly six minutes later. Davis put the Volunteers up 21-0 when he grabbed a short pass for a 1-yard TD. Iamaleava then found Bru McCoy from 18 yards with eight seconds left in the second quarter for a 28-0 halftime lead. McCoy caught his second TD and Peyton Lewis rushed for a pair for a 49-0 lead in the third quarter, but the biggest roar from Volunteers fans came when it was announced Florida beat No. 9 Ole Miss 24-17, to enhance the Volunteers' College Football Playoff hopes. Cameron Seldon's 3-yard run capped the scoring as the Volunteers finished the season undefeated at home for the second time in four years. --Field Level MediaDilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Getty Images Introduction The SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF ( NYSEARCA: SPDW ) has significantly underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ) so far in 2024, delivering a ~6% total return against the ~26% gain for the S&P 500 Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
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BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Myles Tate led Appalachian State with 20 points and Dior Conners hit the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left as the Mountaineers defeated William & Mary 79-76 on Sunday. Tate had five rebounds and 10 assists for the Mountaineers (3-2). Conners went 5 of 9 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. CJ Huntley shot 6 of 9 from the field and 1 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points. Noah Collier led the Tribe (3-5) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and eight rebounds. William & Mary also got 13 points from Malachi Ndur. Kyle Pulliam also had 12 points. Appalachian State went into the half leading William & Mary 42-30. Jamil Muttilib put up 12 points in the half. Tate led Appalachian State with 15 points in the second half. NEXT UP Appalachian State plays Wednesday against Sam Houston, and William & Mary visits Old Dominion on Monday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Reviewers slam Pa. McDonald’s after worker tip leads to arrest in CEO killing
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Black Friday is just days away, and retailers like Amazon , Walmart , Best Buy , and more are already offering savings on fitness trackers and smartwatches . Brands like Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit are offering big savings on their wearables. Smartwatches and fitness trackers make great gifts (including a gift for yourself). These devices can count steps, track your heart rate, and, depending on the model you choose, provide detailed health insights and easy app access. They can also provide invaluable information like sleep tracking and blood pressure readings. Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates We've rounded up the best deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers to help you find the best deals possible based on both our own device testing and deal-hunting expertise. This list will be updated regularly from now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Our favorite smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum : $360 (save $70 on Amazon): The newest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, the Series 10 has all the latest and greatest features. This Jet Black band goes with anything, too. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra : $473 (save $177 at Amazon): This is one of Samsung's newest watches and a great option for a more elevated experience for Samsung users. It's our pick for the best Android smartwatch you can buy. Apple Watch Series 10 Rose Gold Aluminum : $330 (save $70 at Amazon): The Apple Watch 10 is the newest in Apple's lineup . It features a bigger display and a longer battery life. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 : $150 (save $150 at Best Buy): Another great and relatively affordable option for Samsung fans, the Galaxy Watch 6 includes sleep tracking and Bluetooth tracking, among other coveted features. Oura Ring 3 : $250 (save $50 at Best Buy and Amazon ): The Oura Ring Gen 3 is now one generation behind but was our tested pick for the best smart ring for the past year. These rarely go on sale, so take advantage if you have been looking for one that's more affordable than the new Oura Ring 4 . Garmin Venu 3S : $350 (save $100 on Amazon): The Garmin Venu 3S is our pick for the best fitness tracker for sleep . Garmin Forerunner 255 Music : $293 (save $107 on Amazon): This watch is for the serious runners . It offers training programs while still being a more budget option for Garmin watches. Google Pixel Watch 3 : $280 (save $70 on Amazon): The Pixel Watch 3 is the newest Google Watch. It has better battery life, a bigger display, and more activity tracking. Google Pixel Watch : $150 (save $130 on Amazon): If you use Pixel devices, the original Google Pixel Watch is a great option because it is compatible with a host of great health insight features. Our reviewer called it "a luxury Fitbit" when it was released. Amazfit Falcon Premium Smart Watch : $350 (save $150 on Amazon): Amazfit is a more affordable fitness tracker brand, and you could have one of their premium watches for $150 off. Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum Current price: $360 Original price: $430 The Apple Watch Series 10 is lighter and brighter than the rest. ZDNET's Matthew Miller tried it out and appreciated its smaller build. Review: Apple Watch Series 10 "The thin and lightweight build not only feels great on the wrist, but it also makes sleep tracking far more comfortable than with the Watch Ultra 2 (and any other bulky wearable), which protrudes an extra 4.7mm and can feel a bit bulky overnight," he said. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Current price: $473 Original price: $650 The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a premium smartwatch option for those that use Samsung devices. ZDNET contributor Matthew Miller called it perfectly sized and one of his favorite new smartwatches. It has a host of capabilities like specific running insights and sleep tracking. Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Oura Ring 3 Current price: $250 Original price: $300 Smart rings offer a more compact alternative to smartwatches. They may not have a touch screen or tell the time, but they offer more accurate health insights. For the past year, this was our pick for the best smart ring overall, until the new Oura Ring 4 arrived. However, it's still a solid choice, especially at a discount. Review: Oura Ring Gen 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Current price: $150 Original price: $300 Apple is not for everybody, as a lot of people may need compatibility with a Samsung smartphone. We've got you covered with this deal. The Galaxy Watch 6 is just a model behind the latest Galaxy 7 and has many features like sleep tracking, a heart monitor, and more personal health insights. Also: 3 surprising features that sold me on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Garmin Venu 3S Current price: $350 Original price: $450 Garmin is a reliable brand of fitness trackers for athletes of all trades. This watch, however, treads into smartwatch territory with its touchscreen and messaging abilities. With training apps, phone connectivity, and GPS, this watch can do just about anything. We also ranked it as the best watch for sleep tracking in 2024 . Review: Garmin Venu 3s Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Apple Watch Series 9 Starlight : $320 (save $80 at Best Buy): This Apple Watch 9 is on sale in the Starlight color, which would be great to match with any outfit. Apple Watch SE : $220 (save $80 at Amazon): This watch is our top pick for first-time buyers, kids, and seniors. (Get it on sale in the Starlight color for $170, too.) Apple Watch Series 8 : $476 (save $53 at Walmart): This series 8 has a great screen size and features like blood pressure and activity monitoring. This one would be a great gift for a first-time watch user. Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum : $360 (save $70 on Amazon): The newest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, the Series 10 has all the latest and greatest features. This Jet Black band goes with anything, too. Apple Watch Series 10 Rose Gold Aluminum : $330 (save $70 at Amazon): The Apple Watch 10 is the newest in Apple's lineup . It features a bigger display and a longer battery life. Best Black Friday Samsung Watch deals Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra : $473 (save $150 at Amazon): This is one of Samsung's newest watches and a great option for a more elevated experience for Samsung users. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 : $150 (save $150 at Amazon): This is a great option for Samsung users. The Galaxy Watch 6 has sleep tracking and Bluetooth tracking, among other top features. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 : $230 (save $70 at Amazon): The Galaxy Watch 7 is the newest batch of Samsung smartwatches, and we ranked them as the best smartwatch for outdoor activities . Best Black Friday Fitbit deals Fitbit Inspire 3 Bundle : $90 (save $40 on Amazon): These Fitbit bundles include chargers, screen protectors, and more, and make great gifts for the holiday season. Fitbit Inspire 3 : $70 (save $30 on Amazon): This fitness tracker is great for beginners and is under $100. Fitbit Charge 6 : $100 (save $60 on Amazon): We ranked this tracker as the best overall fitness tracker. This would be a great gift for any workout enthusiast. Fitbit Versa 4 : $120 (save $80 on Amazon): This smartwatch combines a touch screen with Fitbit's tracking abilities. If you want a fitness tracker that also has productivity capabilities, check this one out. Best Black Friday Garmin deals Garmin Venu 3S : $350 (save $100 on Amazon): ZDNET loves this watch for its sleep-tracking abilities, as we ranked it the best in that category . If you are looking for a device to track your exercise and sleep, the Garmin Venu 3S may be worth considering. Garmin Forerunner 255 Music : $293 (save $107 on Amazon): This watch is for the serious runners . It offers training programs but is the more budget option for Garmin watches. Garmin Epix Gen 2 : $480 (save $420 on Amazon): If you need a watch for style and function , look no further than this one. Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar : $350 (save $100 on Amazon): This rugged watch is perfect for an athlete whose activities are a little rougher. Best Black Friday smart ring deals Oura Ring 3 : $250 (save $50 at Best Buy and Amazon ): The Oura Ring Gen 3 is now one generation behind but was our tested pick for the best smart ring for the past year. These rarely go on sale, so take advantage if you have been looking for one that's more affordable than the new Oura Ring 4 . RingConn Gen 1 : $170 (save $110 on Amazon): The RingConn ring is a great way to track your health in a form factor smaller than a watch. Amazfit Helio Ring : $150 (save $50): This smart ring is great for someone who has more of a budget. It is water resistant, has sleep tracking, and has precise insights. Best Black Friday Amazfit smartwatch deals Amazfit Falcon Premium Smartwatch : $350 (save $150 on Amazon): Amazfit is a more affordable fitness tracker brand, and you could have one of their premium watches for $150 off. Amazfit Bip 5 : $70 (save $20 at Best Buy): The Amazfit Bip 5 would be a great gift for a casual athlete in need of a watch to step up their game. FAQs The best fitness tracker is one that suits your needs the most. Brands like Fitbit and Garmin specifically cater to athletes and fitness tracking, while Apple and Samsung watches cater more to a brand and compatibility with smartphones, but still offer great health insight options. For example, if you are a runner, the best fitness tracker for you may be the Garmin Forerunner. If you are a more casual athlete but want more productivity functions on your watch, maybe an Apple or Samsung watch may be for you. Other publications usually cite Garmin as the most accurate fitness tracker, but at this point, just about all of the trackers on this list provide thorough and accurate information. They can. Fitness trackers can be handy in the case of certain medical conditions. They could help you monitor your heart rate, sleep, and blood pressure . However, do not become too paranoid about it and/or begin to diagnose yourself -- always consult a doctor. Yes. Not only do they track performance, but they encourage exercise. However, if you are a more serious and dedicated athlete, I would check out a Garmin model. Yes, absolutely. Fitbit makes some of the best fitness trackers in the market. It is ranked number one on this list for a reason! Fitbits are reliable and are tailored to track fitness, therefore acting as perfect devices for casual athletes or workout fanatics. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the US, which is Nov. 29. Cyber Monday takes place the Monday after US Thanksgiving, which this year falls on Dec. 2. Often, yes. Like most sale days across the calendar year, these wearables may dip in price more than usual. Brands often put their devices on sale for 10-40%, with some even up to 50%. However, that doesn't mean a product you've been eyeing will get a price cut. Brands tend to lower the price of older models to eliminate stock and make way for newer versions of the product. However, you may be surprised to find how much things get marked down. There are other occasions within the year, like Amazon Prime Day, where similar price cuts take place. However, Black Friday traditionally holds the best deals. Nothing, really. Before most sales moved online, Black Friday was the biggest shopping occasion of the year, conveniently before the gift-giving season. With the rise of online commerce, holiday sales now take place throughout an entire week, where retailers mark down certain products. Therefore, the only real difference is that Black Friday technically exists in stores, while Cyber Monday is strictly online. At ZDNET, we only write about and note sales that we would buy ourselves. We carefully dive into the deepest parts of online retailers to find the best deals on products we have tested and recommended- or know is a good buy. We aim to find the deals that save the most money while still offering a great user experience. We also do extensive research if a product is not within our current knowledge. 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Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan's top Golden Horse prizesDonald Trump’s views concerning the involvement of transgender athletes in organised sport – specifically, the participation by trans-male athletes in women’s sport – are nothing if not simplistic and clear. “Men” must be kept out of women’s sport. Full stop, new paragraph. According to the incoming US president, the “problem” of transgender athlete participation in women’s sport is easy to solve. The fundamental flaw in Trump’s invective is that policy born as a by-product of fear and loathing is invariably bad policy. Trump draws no distinction between transgender athletes competing in the Olympics and transgender athletes competing in a game of under-10s pee-wee football. However, the imperatives that are relevant to protecting the integrity of Olympic competition aren’t determining factors when it comes to participation sport. The rules governing transgender participation in Saturday morning sport have no correlation to how, for example, US Swimming should handle transgender women swimming against cisgender women in national championships. The next Olympic Games will be staged in Los Angeles in 2028 during the final year of Trump’s presidency. Just as America’s culture wars could implode a whole nation before the opening ceremony, the Olympic movement itself may be in for a reckoning before the end of the next Games cycle. Credit: Simon Letch Designing, implementing and enforcing transgender policy in sport at any level, from the grassroots to Olympic competition, isn’t about fear and isn’t about division for the sake of dividing. Instead, it’s the complicated process of balancing the interests of transgender athletes with all other competitors and the paramount importance of the core integrity of sport. This is all relevant not only because Trump will be back in the White House but also because by this time next year the International Olympic Committee will be under new leadership (an election for the IOC’s presidency will take place in less than four months’ time). Of the seven nominated candidates to replace the outgoing Thomas Bach, the candidate of greatest prominence, or at least the loudest public advocate for change within the Olympic Movement, is Sebastian Coe, twice an Olympic champion and current president of World Athletics. Loading As with Trump, Coe presents as an agent for change . He is opposed to transgender participation in Olympic competition on the grounds that if you don’t protect the female category of competition in Olympic-level sport, then female sport itself will be lost. When you think about it, that position is not remotely similar to Trump’s. Not at all. As Lord Coe correctly identifies, it’s a core failing of the IOC that it has not enacted any detailed or overarching guidance to world sport and the myriad international federations that sit within its structures as to how Olympic sports should set transgender policy. It is the IOC’s policy failures that permitted the boxing competition in Paris 2024 to become so mired in conjecture due to the participation of Algeria’s Imane Khelif, when the IOC (and not World Boxing) ran that competition. Likewise, the IOC’s transgender policy is weak. In late 2021, the IOC published its Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations. Unfortunately, however, that framework comprised six pages of high-level statements of principle without much in the way of adequate detail. International federations were left to set their own policies, as required. In one section of its framework, the IOC states its position that athletes should be allowed passage to compete in the available category that aligns with their self-determined gender identity. In the next section, the IOC forces responsibility onto the international federations to ensure no athletes are afforded disproportionate and unfair competitive advantages if permitted to compete in a gender category not aligned with their biological gender. Imane Khelif celebrates her gold medal with her team and fans in Paris. Credit: Eddie Jim All of which is as clear as mud. For political reasons or otherwise by reason of weakness, the IOC under its current leadership plainly doesn’t want the responsibility of setting transgender policy across all sports. Yet to pass that complex responsibility onto the international federations is inconsistent with the IOC’s functions. Lord Coe is irrefutably correct that in terms of Olympic competition and international-standard elite sport the sanctity of the integrity of sport itself must be protected and preserved, no matter the cost. Otherwise, elite sport may as well not exist in the first place. He’s also correct that the IOC must set clear and unequivocal policy to protect the integrity of female sport and female athletic competition. It is extremely difficult to design policy to integrate transgender athlete participation in elite sport, especially when the integrity of competition is already under constant attack. If gender is kaleidoscopic, sport is black and white. Besides horse racing, some forms of motorsport and mixed doubles tennis, men and women typically don’t compete against each other. If gender is kaleidoscopic, sport is black and white. It’s in Olympic and international-level athletic competition where records are set and legacies forged. The playing field must not only be balanced, it must be known to be balanced. Rules must demand that a competing transgender athlete derives no unfair and disproportionate competitive advantage by competing in their chosen gender, if that’s different to their biological gender. The IOC’s absolute imperative must be that transgender athletes be prohibited from competing in Olympic competition if to allow those athletes to compete would mean they enjoyed any material competitive advantage. Whatever leadership position the IOC must take to set such rules within that philosophy, it must do so. Some international federations have braved the frontier, given the IOC’s contrasting tepidness. World Aquatics was the first international federation to set policy to stipulate that a female transgender athlete is ineligible for international competitions in the female category, unless either they never experienced male puberty or where they had their male puberty pharmacologically surpassed before their 12th birthday and before any physical signs of male puberty were physically detectable. Loading Straightforward? Yes. Harsh? Yes. Necessary? Also yes. Those rules are simple, not open to interpretation or manipulation, and lacking subjectiveness. No element of the application of the rules requires measurement, or monitoring. In contrast, the IOC’s rules are all over the shop. Some researchers who know way more than me will tell you that the medical and scientific evidence isn’t absolute in demonstrating that transgender athletes – and male-to-female athletes in particular – benefit by everlasting physical and physiological advantages over their cisgender fellow competitors. Perhaps that’s the correct analysis that will prevail three decades on. But that alone can’t be a reason for the IOC and governing bodies to sit on their hands in the meantime. To do that would be to fail the current generation of Olympians, and the next. Sebastian Coe at least stands for something. Sports news, results and expert commentary. Sign up for our Sport newsletter . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Women in sport Analysis Donald Trump Darren Kane is a sports columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald. Connect via Twitter or email . Most Viewed in Sport Loading