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AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:32 p.m. ESTQuietly and quickly, the Gophers football program received a commitment from Georgia Tech transfer quarterback Zach Pyron on Wednesday. With senior starter Max Brosmer done after the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Minnesota sought a QB with collegiate experience via the NCAA transfer portal and behind the scenes zeroed in on Pyron when the portal opened on Monday. While other transfer targets have had their upcoming visits reported, Pyron came into the U without fanfare this week. Pyron has played in 19 career games for the Yellow Jackets, completing 88 of 155 passes (57%) for 995 yards with five touchdowns and seven interceptions over three seasons. This fall, he completed 35 of 65 passes (53%) for 409 yards, two touchdowns and three picks, adding 36 carries for 115 yards and four rushing TDs. The Gophers are high on to-be redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey, but with only limited experience — two games played late in blowout wins — the U felt the need to have another option with experience in the QB room. Pylon will be given an opportunity to compete for the job along with Lindsey, redshirt sophomore Dylan Wittke, who transferred to the U from Virginia Tech last winter, and incoming true freshman QB Jackson Kollock. Max Shikenjanski and Jeremiah Finaly are also on the depth chart. “I really like our quarterback room,” Gophers head coach Fleck said Sunday. “... Drake has made huge strides from the moment he got here to where he is now. Then we will add another player. “It always starts with: Can the quarterback lead the team? That doesn’t matter if you are the first guy or the second guy, third guy or fourth guy, fifth guy. We want to have five quarterbacks on our roster. ... Every single one of them has to have the intangibles of leading the entire football team.” Fleck then mentioned a player’s ability to run the offense in its certain way, which includes processing information at the line of scrimmage, showing accuracy and arm strength, and an everyday ability to be coached and develop as a player. “Lot of things go into it,” he said. Pyron, who is listed at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, was considered a four-star prospect and the 18th best quarterback coming out of Pinson (Ala.) Valley High School. He won three state championships in four seasons and was included in the Elite 11 quarterback competitions in 2021. Related Articles
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The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods, like helicopters and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. In a post on the social media platform X, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia described the drones as up to 6 feet in diameter and sometimes traveling with their lights switched off. The Morris County Republican was among several state and local lawmakers who met with state police and Homeland Security officials to discuss the spate of sightings that range from the New York City area through New Jersey, westward into parts of Pennsylvania, including over Philadelphia. The devices do not appear to be being flown by hobbyists, Fantasia wrote. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month and have raised growing concern among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility; and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Most, but not all, of the drones spotted in New Jersey were larger than those typically used by hobbyists. The number of sightings has increased in recent days, though officials say many of the objects seen may have been planes rather than drones. It’s also possible that a single drone has been reported more than once. Gov. Phil Murphy and law enforcement officials have stressed that the drones don’t appear to threaten public safety. The FBI has been investigating and has asked residents to share any videos, photos or other information they may have. Two Republican Jersey Shore-area congressmen, U.S. Reps. Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew, have called on the military to shoot down the drones. However, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters Wednesday that “our initial assessment here is that these are not drones or activities coming from a foreign entity or adversary.” Many municipal lawmakers have called for more restrictions on who is entitled to fly the unmanned devices. At least one state lawmaker proposed a temporary ban on drone flights in the state. “This is something we’re taking deadly seriously. I don’t blame people for being frustrated," Murphy said earlier this week. A spokesman for the Democratic governor said he did not attend Wednesday's meeting. Republican Assemblyman Erik Peterson, whose district includes parts of the state where the drones have been reported, said he also attended Wednesday's meeting at a state police facility in West Trenton. The session lasted for about 90 minutes. Peterson said DHS officials were generous with their time, but appeared dismissive of some concerns, saying not all the sightings reported have been confirmed to involve drones. So who or what is behind the flying objects? Where are they coming from? What are they doing? “My understanding is they have no clue,” Peterson said. A message seeking comment was left with the Department of Homeland Security. Most of the drones have been spotted along coastal areas and some were recently reported flying over a large reservoir in Clinton. Sightings also have been reported in neighboring states. James Edwards, of Succasunna, New Jersey, said he has seen a few drones flying over his neighborhood since last month. “It raises concern mainly because there's so much that's unknown,” Edwards said Wednesday. “There are lots of people spouting off about various conspiracies that they believe are in play here, but that only adds fuel to the fire unnecessarily. We need to wait and see what is really happening here, not let fear of the unknown overtake us." —— AP reporters Mike Catalini in Morrisville, Pennsylvania; and Wayne Parry in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, contributed to this report.
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Saturday expressed the hope that privatization of three power distribution companies (DISCOs) would be completed by end of next year. Sharing the last 9 months performance of power sector under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at press conference here, the minister said the government was moving towards privatization and concession models and already appointed members of Board of Directors (BoDs) of DISCOs purely on merit. Circular debt costs were also being shifted from electricity bills to the national debt to reduce burden on the consumers, he added. He said the average price of electricity has decreased to Rs 44.04 per unit from Rs 48.70 per unit owing the reforms initiated in power sector by the incumbent government. Similarly, average power tariff for industrial consumers has also decreased to Rs 47.17 per unit from Rs 59.50 per unit, he added. Both the domestic and industrial consumers have witnessed Rs 4.66 per unit and Rs 11.33 per unit decreases respectively in the tariff since June 2024. He went on to say that the government has eliminated Rs 150 billion in cross-subsidies from the industrial sector, a step that has boosted industrial growth and job creation in Pakistan. The government was also diligently working on upgrading the transmission sector, including the division of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) into three entities, he added. He said NTDC would be divided into three entities including the National Grid Company of Pakistan for efficient and reliable transmission, the Energy Infrastructure Development and Management Company for project management, and the Independent System and Market Operator for a competitive and transparent electricity market. Regarding Independent Power Producers (IPPs), he said agreements with five IPPs had been terminated in the first phase which would help savings of Rs 411 billion. In the second phase, agreements with eight bagasse-based IPPs have also been settled which resulted annual savings of Rs 8.826 billion and overall saving of Rs 238.224 billion, he added. He said talks with 16 more IPPs were going on and it would help saving additional Rs 481 billion to the national exchequer. Regarding switching agricultural tube-wells on solar in Balochistan, the minister said that 27,000 tube-wells were being solarized. The project would cost Rs 55 billion for which 70 per cent share was being provided by the federal while remaining 30 per cent by the provincial government, he added He said this initiative would promote green energy and revolutionize the agriculture sector in Balochistan. Sardar Awais said the incumbent government continued its people-welfare development agenda despite a continuous drive by Imran Khan led political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to create instability in the country. Coming hard on PTI, he said the previous government did nothing in power sector during its around four-year rule while the government led by PML-N did remarkable achievement in just 9 months. He said the government has also announced to set up an Independent Market Operator in power sector adding that the government would not involve in sale and purchase of electricity. The companies would do sale and purchase business in the power sector, he added. About electricity winter package, the minister said the package introduced a special tariff Rs 26 per unit for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers for three months. “This initiative underscores our commitment to reducing electricity costs and supporting economic growth,” he added. He said it was also necessary to enhance demand of electricity consumption for lowering power tariff. Awais said that the government has planned to introduce special tariffs for electric vehicles (EVs) under a forthcoming EV policy. The policy would reduce dependency on imported fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality, he added. He said it would also foster economic growth through job creation in local manufacturing and the development of charging infrastructure. “This new policy will revolutionize the transport sector of Pakistan,” he added. He said the PM has also approved the power distribution system and in next two years Rahim Yar Khan to Matairi Transmission Line project would be completed. He said efforts were also being made to manage circular debt burden, with a focus on reducing consumer electricity costs. Power Sector’s debt was being restructured with the Finance Ministry, he added. He said that the government was committed to delivering affordable, sustainable, and reliable electricity to the people. The reforms and achievements reflect our dedication to addressing long-standing challenges in the power sector while building a resilient and prosperous future, he added. Replying to a question, he stressed the need to bring reforms in power regulator. To another query, the minister said that losses of DISCOs companies except in Sindh and Balochistan witnessed significantly decrease during the last 9 months. To a question, he said over billing of Rs 50 billion was detected in Lahore Electric Supply Company but now no one would be allowed to carry out over-billing. The system of complaint system in DISCOs was also being digitized.Mumbai wakes up to layer of smog; AQI in 'moderate' category
AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:35 p.m. ESTMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the 2024 National Security Strategy (NSS) to enhance the country's ability to tackle complex security challenges both locally and globally. In a statement on Sunday, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that the President approved the NSS during a meeting at Malacañang Palace in Manila on Dec. 19, 2024. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.Bay Shore house fire sends two residents to the hospital with smoke inhalation
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While other teams around the NFL are seeing their injury lists grow as the season winds down, the Green Bay Packers appear to be getting healthy at just the right time. Not only is quarterback Jordan Love looking like himself after dealing with early-season left knee and groin injuries, but the rest of the roster is getting better, too. “I think every team that can realize their potential needs to be as healthy as they can be. And injuries are a part of this business,” coach Matt LaFleur said. “It is what it is in terms of the next man up, but obviously, you want the guys that are your starters to be available — especially as you get closer to the end of the year.” Love certainly has been rolling of late, completing 67.1% of his passes for 904 yards with six touchdowns and one interception (118.8 passer rating) over the past four games, owing some of his hot streak to simply being healthy again. “The name of the game is trying to stay as healthy as possible, especially late into the season,” Love said. “There’s definitely injuries that stack up and guys being out. To have everybody relatively healthy and to be able to have our top guys out there would be huge for us." The Packers (9-4) head into their Sunday night matchup with the Seahawks (8-5) in Seattle with only one player having been unable to take part in Wednesday’s practice at all: safety Javon Bullard. LaFleur said Bullard is week-to-week with an ankle injury he suffered in the team’s Dec. 5 loss at Detroit . The Packers got full participation from Jaire Alexander, who has missed four of the team’s last five games with a knee injury suffered at Jacksonville on Oct. 27, and wide receiver Romeo Doubs, who has missed the last two games with a concussion he suffered against San Francisco on Nov. 24. Although Alexander had practiced on a limited basis in recent weeks, he has missed the last three games and pulled himself out of the team’s Nov. 17 win at Chicago because of his knee. Getting Alexander back to face Seahawks receivers DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba would give a major lift to the Packers’ pass defense, currently ranked 21st with 222.2 yards per game allowed. “When I was watching him, he looked like he was moving around well, and we’ll just see how it transpires throughout the course of the week,” LaFleur said. “Hopefully, he’ll be ready to roll.” LaFleur said Doubs and rookie safety Evan Williams, who left the Packers’ 34-31 loss to the Lions because of a concussion, are still in the concussion protocol. But Williams was able to practice on a limited basis. Meanwhile, tight end Luke Musgrave, who hasn’t played a snap since injuring his left ankle during a a Sept. 29 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, has been designated for return from injured reserve. Musgrave took part in practice for the first time since undergoing surgery in early October to repair a torn ligament in the ankle. He said he only did individual drill work Wednesday, making it unlikely he would be activated this week. “Just going to ease back into it, but I feel good,” Musgrave said. “Still getting the cutting back, but overall, it feels good.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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