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No. 17 SMU gets an ACC prequel when it faces Boston College in the Fenway Bowl

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

Fenway Bowl: No. 17 SMU (11-2) vs. Boston College (6-6), Dec. 28, 11 a.m. Eastern (ESPN)FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: SMU by 10 1/2Series record: SMU leads 1-0.WHAT’S AT STAKEAfter beating then-No. 17 Tulane in the American Athletic Conference championship game for its ninth straight win, SMU had been hoping for an invite to a New Year’s Six bowl. Instead, the Mustangs earned the No. 17 ranking and a bit of a prequel for their 2024 entry into the Atlantic Coast Conference. SMU and BC are scheduled to meet four times in the next six years, beginning with a game in Dallas next season.KEY MATCHUPBoston College converted 28 fourth downs this season — the most in the country. The Eagles went for it 37 times, a success rate of 75.7% that is seventh-best in the nation. The SMU defense was third in the nation on third-down percentage, allowing opponents to convert just 27.1%, but on fourth down it was tied for fourth-worst with 20 first downs given up.“You’ve got to be really, really goo...

China advierte a los “aficionados militares” que pueden ir a la cárcel por publicar fotos en internet

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

(CNN) — En la era de la inteligencia de fuentes abiertas, una de las principales formas que tienen los expertos occidentales de vigilar al Ejército de China es analizar las fotos de nuevos equipos del Ejército Popular de Liberación (EPL) publicadas en internet por aficionados entusiastas.La publicación de fotos de barcos o aviones militares captadas desde el exterior de las instalaciones del EPL o desde vuelos comerciales cerca de zonas sensibles se ha convertido en algo habitual en los últimos años, a medida que China modernizó rápidamente sus fuerzas. Y los “aficionados militares” las han difundido a la población en general en redes sociales como Weibo, con cientos de millones de usuarios activos.Pero ya no más.El Ministerio de Seguridad del Estado dijo el sábado en una publicación de WeChat titulada: “Este es un pasatiempo genial, pero hay que tener mucho cuidado”, donde agregó que “algunos entusiastas militares individuales ponen en grave peligro la seguridad m...

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 12/27/2023

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher close as trading remained light on this holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Wednesday. The Dow rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.2%. Markets are holding on to modest gains for the week so far, and the S&P 500 is coming off its eighth straight winning week. With just two more trading days left in the year, major indexes are on track to post hefty annual gains. The S&P 500 is up more than 24% for the year, while the Nasdaq, which is heavily weighted with technology companies, is up 44%.On Wednesday:The S&P 500 rose 6.83 points, or 0.1%, to 4,781.58The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 111.19 points, or 0.3%, to 37,656.52.The Nasdaq composite rose 24.60 points, or 0.2%, to 15,099.18.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 7.02 points, or 0.3%, to 2,066.21.For the week:The S&P 500 is up 26.95 points, or 0.6%.The Dow is up 270.55 points, or 0.7%.The Nasdaq is up 106.20 points, or 0.7%.The Russell 2000 is up...

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher as a strong year for markets winds down

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher close as trading remained light on this holiday-shortened week.The subdued activity in the market with two trading days left in the year is capping off a broader rally to a strong finish. The S&P 500 is coming of its eight straight winning week and is hovering just below its all-time high set in January of 2022.The S&P 500 rose 6.83 points, or 0.1%, to 4,781.58. It is up 24% for the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 111.19 points, or 0.3%, to close at 37,656.52.The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite rose 24.60 points, or 0.2%, to 15,099.18. It has outpaced other major indexes with a gain of 44% this year.“Consistent buying pressure of this magnitude is not only rare but a bullish sign for improving investor sentiment and market momentum,” said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, in a note to investors.Health care stocks and a mix of retailers had some of the strongest gains. Eli Lilly...

Joe Flacco faces Jets, his former team, with chance to push surging Browns into AFC playoffs

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco’s short stint with the Browns has been stunning, storybook, almost unbelievable.Like everyone else, the New York Jets have watched him from afar — and maybe wondered what might have been.On Thursday night, Flacco, who in just over a month has revived his career while rescuing Cleveland’s injury-filled season, can lead the Browns back into the playoffs for only the second time since 2002 with a win over the Jets.The same Jets who chose not to re-sign the 38-year-old quarterback during the offseason or even after Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles tendon injury when he fell to the MetLife Stadium turf four plays into his first game with New York.Instead, the Jets (6-9) have cycled through QBs — Trevor Siemian will start against the Browns — in a season that crashed weeks ago.Jets coach Robert Saleh swears the team doesn’t rue passing on Flacco.“Never regret,” Saleh said. “You always go into things with what you hope being a sound decision...

3 wanted in Hilltop home burglaries, nabbing $20K ring and designer clothes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Three suspects are being sought by the Denver Police Department in connection to two residential burglaries in the Hilltop area.During one of the burglaries, at least one suspect made off with a $20,000 ring and designer clothing, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Denver, Chicago, NYC mayors speak against migrant busing, issue regulations The thefts occurred from Tuesday, Dec. 19, to Sunday, Dec. 24.The first suspect is described as a Black male, 6 feet tall with a thin build and short afro. He was seen at both burglaries and was the one who took the ring and clothing, police said.The second suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches tall with a medium build and who was observed to be armed. The third suspect was only described as an unknown male.Three suspects are wanted in connection to two burglaries in the Hilltop neighborhood. (Courtesy Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Anyone with information or who can identify the suspects can earn ...

Nuggets' Gordon out indefinitely, needs 21 stitches after dog bite: AP source

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon needed 21 stitches after suffering lacerations to his face and right hand while being bitten by a family dog on Christmas, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because details of the incident, first reported by The Athletic, haven't been released. The Nuggets announced in a statement the 28-year-old “is in good condition" but will remain away from the team indefinitely to recover.Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds for the defending NBA champions. He had 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 120-114 win over Golden State on Christmas.Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after practice Wednesday that he's checked in with Gordon.“He’s hanging in there,” Malone said. "Obviously, a very traumatic experience and the most important thing I told him is that you take as much time as you need. We’re a family — wins, losses, and when people go th...

Police release dashcam video of pursuit, capture of suspected juvenile carjackers in Hollywood

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

Police have released a new view of a chase and capture of two suspected carjackers in Hollywood, and they said they used high-tech help to put an end to this crime.The widescreen dashcam video captured officers in pursuit of a yellow Chevrolet Camaro with its rear bumper dangling as it sped away along Washington Street, between 52nd and 56th streets, Tuesday afternoon.At one point the officer in the cruiser where the dashcam video was being recorded is seen bumping the Camaro, and the driver lost control of the sports car and slammed into a white fence.Moments later, officers were seen breaking out the Grappler, a new device that uses heavy-duty netting to grab the rear tires of a fleeing vehicle and stop it.After the Camaro came to a crashing stop, officers were seen pulling ober. One of them was seen with his gun drawn.Cellphone video recorded by a witness, captured several Hollywood Police officers slowly walking toward the Camaro with their guns drawn.Police said the subjects to...

Tricky travel expected in the Northeast after storm blasts parts of central US with blizzard conditions

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

(CNN) — Parts of the eastern US will face tricky holiday travel after avoiding deadly blizzard conditions and ice that slammed the central US earlier this week.A batch of steady rain will move across the mid-Atlantic through Wednesday afternoon and push into the Northeast by Wednesday evening. This rainfall could become heavy at times, especially late Wednesday and Wednesday night.Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City all face a Level 1 of 4 flood threat from the heavy rain.Ponding on roadways could slow travel on the ground and reduced visibility may lead to flight delays.Wednesday’s travel weather hazards come after a blizzard-fueling winter storm swept across the Plains and upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds, creating dangerous travel in the busy holiday week.Light-to-moderate snow as well as rain and freezing rain could fall over parts of the region Wednesday, but will largely wrap up by the end of the day. A few rain and snow showers will the...

Roche Bros. Supermarkets reports credit card skimmers found in suburban Boston stores

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:43:39 GMT

While others were decking the halls, thieves working Boston’s western suburbs were trying to line their pockets for Christmas.The Mansfield-based Roche Bros. Supermarkets, which owns 20 stores under a variety of names, reports that an employee of their Sudbury Farms location “noticed an inconsistency” at a self-checkout lane in the store.Store management checked it out and found two credit card skimmers. Those are devices laid on top that look nearly identical to legitimate credit card machines. But, they capture the financial information on a card’s magnetic stripe.Thieves would then come back and retrieve the ill-gotten financial information and make off with somebody else’s credit.“Roche Bros. Supermarkets immediately took steps to secure all registers at all stores and upon deeper inspection over the holiday break credit card skimmers were found on self-checkouts at 4 more locations,” the company wrote on Tuesday. “Law enforcement has been contacted.The locations affected are: t...