
The record will show that tight end Trey McBride had a great season, Marvin Harrison Jr. has a promising future, the Cardinals' defense played over its head for much of the year and Arizona was almost a good football team in 2024. Key word — almost. A frustrating stretch continued on Saturday when the Cardinals (7-9) lost 13-9 to the host Los Angeles Rams . Arizona was pushing for a go-ahead touchdown in the final minute, but Kyler Murray's pass took an unlucky bounce off McBride's helmet and LA's Ahkello Witherspoon made a spectacular grab for the interception, snagging the ball just before it hit the turf. “I think we can compete with anybody, but again, that doesn’t count,” second-year coach Jonathan Gannon said. “It’s about winning and losing, you what I mean? I just got to do a better job, but I know they’re doing the right things.” The Cardinals did a lot of things right against the Rams. Despite being eliminated from the postseason, Arizona competed hard. Murray completed 33 of 48 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown — but also had two interceptions. McBride caught 12 passes for 123 yards, including his first TD catch of the year. Harrison had one of his best games with six catches for 96 yards. “I’m going to choose to be positive about it,” Murray said. “I see a light at the end of that tunnel. I think we’re a couple plays away, a couple of plays away from being a 10-win team or right where we want to be, going to the playoffs or winning the division.” The Cardinals' defense played well for most of the game, limiting the Rams to 257 yards. But in the end, it was another loss. The Cardinals have dropped five of six after starting 6-4. “I know we’re close, man, and I know it’s hard to see that,” Gannon said. “For me, that’s hard to take on the chin but we’ll get better from it. We’ll get better.” What’s working The Murray-to-Harrison connection was much better on Saturday, producing several big plays. Gannon challenged Harrison to be more physical against opposing defensive backs last week, and the receiver responded, looking much more like the player the Cardinals expected when they selected him with the No. 4 overall pick. “I think the physicality of it, coming from college to the league, guys don’t realize how physical you can be when you get to the league,” Murray said. “He's going to be big time.” What needs help After doing a great job of taking care of the ball over the first 11 games, Murray has thrown seven interceptions over the past five. A few of those came in late-game situations when he had to take a chance and force a pass, but it's still not a good trend. Stock up McBride had his third 100-yard game of the season, showing sure hands and fighting through contact for extra yards. The third-year player has 1,081 yards receiving this season, becoming just the second tight end in franchise history to exceed 1,000 yards. The other was Hall of Famer Jackie Smith, who had 1,205 yards in 1967. He has 104 catches and is just the 10th tight end in NFL history to top 100 in a season. Stock down Arizona's special teams have been very good for most of the year, but Los Angeles' block of an extra point attempt by Chad Ryland in the third quarter proved costly. If the Cardinals had trailed by three points on the final drive instead of four, they would have had the option of kicking a tying field goal in the final minute. Injuries RB James Conner tried to battle through a knee injury against the Rams, but gained just 4 yards on the ground. His status for the season's final game is uncertain. LB Joey Blount (ribs) and CB Elijah Jones (ankle) were inactive. Key number 822 — Harrison's receiving yards on the season. That ranks third for a rookie in franchise history behind Anquan Boldin (1,377 in 2003) and Frank Sanders (883 in 1995). Next steps Arizona's final game will be at home on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, who are also eliminated from the playoff race. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl David Brandt, The Associated Press
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According to new research from Ofcom, four out of every 10 adults in the UK have come across misinformation or deepfake content in the past month. The study, conducted in the week leading up to the UK general election on 4 July, revealed that individuals were most likely to encounter false or misleading information about UK politics, followed by international politics and current affairs, and health information. A rising concern over the threat of misinformation and particularly deepfakes - AI-generated or manipulated images, video and audio - has been voiced by numerous industry experts and academics. Over the past year, several prominent UK politicians have been targeted with such content. Ofcom's research also indicated that the proliferation of deepfakes has undermined people's confidence in their ability to discern misinformation. While 45% expressed confidence in their ability to judge the veracity of information sources, this figure fell to just 30% when it came to determining whether an image, audio or video had been generated by AI. Despite 24% of respondents claiming they counter misinformation by verifying details on a trusted news website, the study also highlighted scepticism towards traditional news sources and production processes, fuelled by misinformation. The study revealed that 29% of participants believe a single group secretly controls the world, while 42% think significant news stories are suppressed by mainstream media outlets. Only 32% agreed that journalists adhere to professional codes of practice. The forthcoming Online Safety Act will grant Ofcom additional responsibilities to enhance media literacy nationwide, including raising awareness about online safety measures. The research was published on the same day Ofcom announced the appointment of a chairman for its new Disinformation and Misinformation Advisory Committee. This committee will advise Ofcom on how it and the online services covered by the Online Safety Act should handle disinformation and misinformation. Marijus Briedis, a cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, stated that misinformation is currently "rife" in the UK. He added that Ofcom’s report indicates that the Government and the media "urgently need to take action to tackle its damaging effects." "AI plays a massive part in spreading misinformation — creating false but convincing narratives has never been so easy."
BATESVILLE, Ind. , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share on the company's common stock. On an annualized basis, this is an increase of $0.01 per share to a total rate of $0.90 per share in fiscal 2025. The dividend is payable December 31, 2024 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2024 . About Hillenbrand Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For TomorrowTM — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hillenbrand-declares-first-quarter-dividend-of-0-225-per-share-302324305.html SOURCE HillenbrandAmazon invests another $4 bn in AI firm AnthropicLuke Williams feels Swansea ‘lost grip’ on game despite sealing victory at Derby
Happy Thanksgiving Eve, everyone. To some, Thanksgiving is the best holiday of the year. Who doesn't love food and football, after all? While there are of course some understandable criticisms of the holiday, given its origin and the treatment of Native Americans in this country, most seem to still enjoy it. However, in the wake of the 2024 presidential election, one prominent columnist is calling for Joe Biden to cancel the holiday. USA Today columnist Rex Huppke, a humor columnist for the prominent outlet, doesn't fee like celebrating the holiday this week. Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The USA TODAY columnist published a piece on Wednesday titled, "Joe Biden Must Cancel Thanksgiving. MAGA And Non-MAGA Cannot Break Bread." The USA TODAY columnist believes that in the wake of the 2024 presidential election, the holiday should not go on. "In the wake of the presidential election," Huppke writes . "The last thing any of us need to be doing is walking into potentially volatile mixed-ideology settings that often feature alcohol, long-standing feelings of familial resentment and easily thrown pies." Wesley Hitt/Getty Images He believes that things could get heated at the table. "The social media posts I see from them, along with the regular MAGA missives I receive, are just as ornery as ever, He continued. "My ears are ringing from the loud and righteous calls that people like me need to ‘better understand Trump voters.’ But I can’t shake the fact that no Trump voter has ever been asked to understand me, or tried to for that matter." Adding: "Nobody’s telling them to spend time with a family who has a transgender child and understand the damage that comes from ignorant cruelty." While things could be a bit more heated this year, is it really any worse than in 2016 or '20? Honestly, it feels like people are more comfortable with where things are at. They might not like it, but the political climate does feel a bit tamed down, compared to where it was a couple of years ago. Of course, that could end up being a very wrong sentiment. We'll have to find out on Thanksgiving - as long as Biden doesn't cancel it!The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500s "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
Amazon invests another $4 bn in AI firm AnthropicShare Tweet Share Share Email The meme coin craze is showing no signs of slowing down, and December 2024 is proving to be an exciting month for anyone looking to cash in on the next big opportunity. The latest developments in the crypto world have sparked a new wave of excitement, as the presales of some meme coins are already making waves. One of the standout names in this space is BTFD Coin, which has experienced a meteoric rise during its presale. But BTFD is not alone in this race—projects like Memecoin and Sudeng are also gaining traction, each with its unique features and market potential. Meme coins have come a long way since the days of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, with new projects offering innovative features that appeal to investors and gamers alike. As meme coins continue to evolve, it’s clear that their utility goes far beyond just hype. 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