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Welcome to college football, where the entire conversation about a program can shift in a week. There are no greater examples than the scenes in Lexington, Ky., and South Bend, Ind., last Saturday, which lays the foundation for this week’s edition of overreaction or underreaction.“There was a perception about our team this week, but it wasn’t reality.” — South Carolina coach Shane BeamerOne week ago, Beamer’s seat seemed to be heating up after a lackluster 23-19 win over Old Dominion. Then, as 10-point road underdogs, the Gamecocks thumped Kentucky 31-6. Now, ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be in Columbia this week for…

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Apple’s new AI features may not be the only factor driving iPhone upgrades. Deals offered by the major U.S. cell phone carriers play a hand in device sales, as well. AT & T, Verizon and T-Mobile have announced their respective offers for customers who want to trade in their current phones for the new iPhone 16, which has been hyped up for its ability to run Apple’s upcoming suite of artificial intelligence features. These promotions – made public after Apple’s September product event on Monday – can boost sales for the tech giant by making its flagship device more affordable…

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Speakers including Dr. Radha Plumb, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, U.S. Department of Defense, discuss responsible AI use in a plenary session at the Responsible AI in the Military domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul, South Korea, on Sept. 9, 2024.ReutersAbout 60 countries including the United States endorsed a “blueprint for action” to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military on Tuesday, but China was among those which did not support the legally non-binding document.The Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in Seoul, the second of its kind, follows one held in The Hague last year. At that time, around 60 nations including China endorsed a modest “call to action” without legal commitment.Government representatives said on…

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Welcome to our 2024 NFL projections, where you will find each team’s probability of conquering their division, advancing through the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl. The projections are based on 100,000 simulations of the remainder of the season, which factors in each team’s projected strength, current health as well as its remaining schedule. All projections and probabilities are rounded to the nearest whole number. You can read more about the model at the bottom of the page. The projections will be updated regularly throughout each week. Source link

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The National Football League’s bet on streaming is paying off — and helping to broaden its fanbase in the U.S. and globally.Hans Schroeder, the NFL’s executive vice president of media distribution, said at CNBC x Boardroom’s Game Plan sports business event on Tuesday that the league’s recent slew of exclusive streaming deals with media companies showcases its push to grow its audience.When the NFL signed an 11-year, $111 billion media rights deal in 2021, streaming was already part of the mix. “Thursday Night Football” found its exclusive home on Amazon’s Prime Video under that deal, while other legacy media broadcast…

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A Chinese flag flutters on top of the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum (BRF), to mark 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, in Beijing, China October 18, 2023.Edgar Su | ReutersBEIJING — European businesses in China have grown so discouraged with the outlook for operating in the country that Beijing must act if the companies are to invest further, according to the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.Growth in China, the world’s second-largest economy, has slowed. In the meantime, China has yet to act significantly on years-long…

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The upscale shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets opened lower on Wednesday, despite gains on Wall Street ahead of the U.S. August consumer inflation report due Wednesday.Traders in Asia parsed key economic data from Japan and South Korea. South Korea reported that unemployment fell to 2.4% in August, the lowest level since 1999, when the data series commenced, according to Statistics Korea.The Reuters Tankan survey, a monthly poll that tracks business sentiment in Japan, showed that business confidence in big manufacturers dipped to plus 4 in September, a seven-month…

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A Chinese official dropped a bombshell in a news briefing usually reserved for major policy announcements: Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was set to hold a “listening party” for his new “Vultures” studio album on the Chinese island of Hainan on Sept. 15.To 33-year-old Ziteng Du, a Shanghai-based office worker, and many other Chinese fans, the idea of seeing Ye in China is beyond their wildest imagination. Many fans were dumbfounded when the straitlaced Communist Party agreed to allow one of the world’s most notorious rappers to perform.”By China’s conservative social values, Ye is an outright misfit,” one fan…

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Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock’s cheeks were soaked with some of the happiest tears of his life. He was drenched in the overwhelming joy of leading his alma mater to the biggest win in school history.His nose was running as the pride overcame him. It wasn’t pretty, but it was beautiful.It was college football.“All these guys that have been with our program, been through the ups and downs and to continue to fight. It’s like they my kids. I’m happy for the adversity. The push through no matter the situation,” he said. “I just couldn’t be more proud.” “THEY BELIEVED.” Northern…

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