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Although Brian Daboll declared Tommy DeVito would remain the Giants’ starter for their Week 13 Thanksgiving matchup in Dallas , the popular New York passer has run into injury trouble. The Giants announced that DeVito is not traveling with the team to Dallas on Wednesday. A forearm injury has required more testing, with NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo noting the team’s current QB1 is on track to depart for Dallas later Wednesday. But DeVito may ultimately end up taking a seat. It looks like a long shot DeVito will be ready to play on a short week, ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan reports . That will move Drew Lock into the lineup. Lock had been Daniel Jones ‘ backup all season, only to see Daboll look past him for DeVito in Week 12. Lock, who is tied to a one-year contract, is now on track to make his first start with the Giants. Tim Boyle , signed shortly after the Giants benched Jones, would be Lock’s backup if DeVito is inactive. DeVito did not appear on the Giants’ injury report going into Tuesday but has since been listed as questionable for the team’s Cowboys rematch. The injury is to DeVito’s right arm, Daboll said ( via SNY’s Connor Hughes ), raising the hurdle for the 2023 UDFA to clear in time for Thursday. Multiple Giants reporters, Hughes among them , have speculated DeVito sustained the injury on a play with 11 seconds remaining in the Giants’ 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers. Lock signed a one-year, $5M deal with the Giants in March. While Seahawks GM John Schneider suggested the move was based largely on Lock receiving a chance to compete with Jones, that never ended up happening . The team did not hold a competition, and Lock settled into a backup role for the fourth straight season. A Broncos starter to close the 2019 season and throughout 2020, Lock ended up demoted — for Teddy Bridgewater — after an erratic 2020 slate in which he led the NFL in INTs. He did not beat out Geno Smith in 2022, upon being included in the Russell Wilson trade, through he did re-sign with the Seahawks last year. DeVito leads Lock in starts over the past two seasons, making seven to Lock’s two, but the latter has 23 over the course of his career. The former second-round pick also led the Seahawks to a Monday-night win over the Eagles last season, with that victory coming as Philadelphia’s defense was mid-freefall. Lock can boost his 2025 free agency stock by playing well Thursday, in what is regularly the NFL’s most-watched regular-season game, and could certainly influence Daboll to give him more starts to close this season. As Jones has since signed with the Vikings , DeVito and Lock may well need to offer competence in order for Daboll to keep his job . The Giants are rumored to be prepared to keep both GM Joe Schoen and Daboll, but an ugly Bucs loss coming out of a bye week did not present good optics. With the Jones re-signing backfiring, neither New York power broker should be too comfortable over this season’s homestretch. This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.
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Developers will have to show that their project either helps reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste going to landfill, or replaces an older, less efficient incinerator. The move forms part of the Government’s drive to increase recycling rates, which have held at about 45% of household waste since 2015. Environment minister Mary Creagh said: “For far too long, the nation has seen its recycling rates stagnate and relied on burning household waste, rather than supporting communities to keep resources in use for longer. “That ends today, with clear conditions for new energy from waste plants – they must be efficient and support net zero and our economic growth mission, before they can get the backing needed to be built.” Developers will also have to ensure their incinerators are ready for carbon capture technology, and demonstrate how the heat they produce can be used to help cut heating bills for households. The Government expects that its “crackdown” on new incinerators will mean only a limited number are built, while still reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill and enabling the country to process the waste it produces. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said the country was almost at the point where it had enough waste facilities to handle non-recyclable rubbish, and so had limited need for new incinerators. But the proposals stop short of the plans included in the Conservatives’ 2024 manifesto, which committed to a complete ban on new incinerators due to their “impact on local communities” and declining demand as recycling increased.None
has made a name for himself as the head coach of the , leading the team to multiple successful seasons in the . As a coach, his ability to manage player performance and build a strong team has earned him both respect and a hefty paycheck. Matt Lafleur's NFL salary salary is reported to be around . This is a reflection of his growing influence in the league, having taken the reins in 2019. He signed a with the team worth , a deal that acknowledges his skill in coaching and his leadership capabilities. His is estimated to be around in 2024. ability to bring out the best in his players has contributed to his well-deserved compensation. Before his coaching career in the NFL, played college football as a wide receiver and quarterback, and even participated in indoor football leagues before eventually transitioning into coaching in 2003. Over the years, he held various assistant coaching roles with teams like the , and . His big break came in 2019 when the hired him as their head coach. Since then, he has continued to impress both fans and experts alike with his performance. Although $5 million a year might seem like a substantial sum, it places LaFleur in the middle of the pack among NFL head coaches. The highest-paid coaches earn far more, with salaries often exceeding . However, contract is still an impressive one, especially considering his relatively short time as a head coach. Contracts for coaches can vary widely depending on performance, tenure, and team success. While some coaches have additional perks like performance-based bonuses or stock options, salary is a clear indicator of his rising stature in the league. If he continues to lead the to success, it's likely that his salary, and net worth, will only increase over time.Woodward Q4 Earnings AssessmentIn a groundbreaking research paper published in the International Journal of Computer Engineering and Technology, researcher Nihitha Sallapalli from the United States explores how microservices architecture and FastAPI are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry's complex workflows. The research reveals significant improvements in system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency. The Data Tsunami Challenge Oil and gas platforms generate 2 terabytes of data daily across 30,000 data points, overwhelming traditional systems. With global production at 95 million barrels daily, the industry needs more adaptable solutions to manage and process this massive data volume effectively. Breaking Down the Monolith Microservices architecture revolutionizes operations by breaking down complex applications into independent, API-connected services. This approach enhances crucial functions like land ownership tracking, well monitoring, and production forecasting. Each service can be scaled and updated independently, efficiently managing data across millions of acres and thousands of stakeholders without system-wide disruptions. Speed and Efficiency Unleashed The implementation of microservices has delivered remarkable improvements in operational efficiency. Processing times for ownership transfers have decreased by 70%, while system response times have improved by 83%. The ability to handle concurrent requests has increased by 350%, enabling better real-time data access and enhanced user experience. Financial reconciliation processes that previously took six days are now completed in just 18 hours, representing an 87.5% improvement in processing speed. FastAPI: The Performance Catalyst FastAPI has revolutionized oil and gas operations with its exceptional processing power, handling 30,000 requests per second on a single server. The framework's advanced asynchronous capabilities significantly improve efficiency, reducing development time by 38% and testing time by 55%. This high-performance solution proves essential for managing the industry's massive data volumes, enabling smoother operations and faster data processing across multiple platforms. Development Excellence The adoption of microservices has transformed the development lifecycle. Development cycles have shortened by 62%, code reuse has increased by 48%, and bug resolution time has decreased by 72%. Teams can now work on individual services independently, making updates without disrupting the entire system. Critical updates that previously required full-day system downtimes can now be deployed in just two hours, reducing the risk of system-wide failures by 92%. Resource Optimization The shift to microservices architecture has led to substantial resource optimization. Organizations have reported a 40% decrease in energy consumption for data processing through more efficient resource allocation. Real-time updates and monitoring capabilities have reduced operational waste by 30%, translating to significant cost savings. Predictive maintenance algorithms, running as independent microservices, have improved equipment uptime by 25%, further enhancing operational efficiency. Data Management Innovation The microservices approach has revolutionized how companies handle their data processing needs. Well performance monitoring systems can now process data from tens of thousands of wells simultaneously, with each well potentially generating hundreds of data points per second. The architecture allows for real-time visibility into operations, increasing operational insights by 70% and enabling faster, more informed decision-making processes. Future-Ready Architecture As the industry continues to digitize with investments in digital technologies expected to reach $75 billion annually, microservices architecture stands as a cornerstone of modern oil and gas operations. The combination of microservices and FastAPI provides the scalability and flexibility needed to handle growing data volumes and complex workflows efficiently. This technological foundation enables companies to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal performance. The research by Nihitha Sallapalli demonstrates that microservices architecture and FastAPI are not just technological improvements but essential tools for maintaining competitiveness in the evolving energy sector. These innovations provide the foundation for more agile, efficient, and scalable operations in an industry that continues to embrace digital transformation, ultimately driving improved competitiveness and operational efficiency in the dynamic energy sector.
Jimmy Carter, the former US president who became a crusader for human rights and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in later life, has died aged 100. Mr Carter, who served as the 39th US president between 1977 and 1981, had been receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia since February 2023, according to the Carter Center, a not-for-profit body he set up to advance human rights. His death was confirmed in a statement released by The Carter Center on Sunday, local time. "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," said Chip Carter, the former president's son. "My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs." Mr Carter lived longer after leaving the White House than any other ex-president but suffered failing health in later years, including a melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Until mid-2020, four decades after he left office, he was still teaching at Sunday school twice a month in his tiny hometown. Prior to his centennial celebration, Carter said he was "only trying to make it to vote for Kamala Harris", grandson Jason Carter told Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He achieved that wish on October 16, with the Carter Center confirming he had voted by mail. A one-term president, Carter was arguably more influential, effective and admired as a leader after he left office. When Americans voted a peanut farmer from the deep south into the White House, it was described as the closest they had come to randomly picking a name out of the phone book. However, after the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal, they longed for an honest outsider. Mr Carter — a quietly spoken former Georgia governor with a radiant smile — seemed like the man for the time, introducing himself at the 1976 Democratic convention with the simple line: "My name is Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president." "We want to have faith again. We want to be proud again. We just want the truth again," he said. The surprise Democrat candidate stunned pundits in winning the presidency with his centrist message and brilliant campaign, promising: "I'll never tell a lie. I'll never avoid a controversial issue." Born James Earl Carter Jr, the future president grew up in the tiny town of Plains. As a young man he joined the US Navy and served in the elite nuclear submarine program, but resigned after the sudden death of his father, and returned to Plains to run the family peanut farm. He became a state senator in 1963 and was governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Having been raised in segregated rural Georgia, Mr Carter's politics were influenced by the civil rights era. "The time of racial discrimination is over," he declared at his inauguration as governor. And, by the time he ascended to the White House, he had established himself as a politician with progressive values. He beat Gerald Ford — successor to the disgraced Richard Nixon — at the 1976 presidential election, two years after the climax of the Watergate affair. There were successes in office: a historic peace deal between Israel and Egypt and an arms control treaty with the Soviet Union. However, his time in office is better remembered for the events that overwhelmed it: inflation, a global energy crisis, war in Afghanistan and the US hostage crisis in Iran. The capture of US embassy staff in Tehran by revolutionaries, and the failed rescue mission that ensued, dominated the final year of the Carter administration and contributed hugely to his defeat by Ronald Reagan in 1980. But his tireless work for humanity after his presidency saw him receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He set up the non-governmental, not-for-profit Carter Center to advance human rights, advocating his enduring belief that conflicts must be solved by mediation and cooperation. "Our commitment to human rights must be absolute," he said. With his wife, Rosalynn, he was a volunteer, helping the needy at home and abroad. Rosalynn died on November 19, 2023 at the age of 96 after living with dementia. "She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it," Mr Carter said in a statement. "As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me." They were married for 78 years, having wed in 1946 when he was 21 and she was 18. Americans owe Carter 'a debt of gratitude' US president-elect Donald Trump paid tribute to the former president in a post to his platform Truth Social. "Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History," Trump wrote. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. "Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers." Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese added to the tributes in a post on X. "President Jimmy Carter gave a century of noble service to the country he loved, to the cause of peace and to the lives of people in need all around the world," he wrote. "Beyond being elected to the presidency or being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Jimmy Carter's legacy is best measured in lives changed, saved and uplifted. "Our world is a better a place for Jimmy Carter’s life and work. May he rest in eternal peace." Opposition Leader Peter Dutton acknowledged the late president's efforts to forge a deeper relationship with Australia. "Motivated by a deep morality, he championed the cause of human rights, expanded social services and advocated for nuclear arms reduction," he said in a statement. "As we reflect on the life of President Jimmy Carter, our thoughts are with his children, his family, his Democratic Party colleagues and the American people." ABC/wires ABCLiverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th
LPGA, USGA to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before pubertyWithout question, Sabrina Ionescu is one of the best players in the WNBA, winning her first championship with the New York Liberty. The three-time All-Star is now looking to become one of the best in the upcoming Unrivaled League . Ionescu will be joining the league next month as fellow WNBA All-Stars and champions will be on the roster. She will join the Phantom Basketball Club in Unirivaled as the third Wild Card. Ionescu is on a Phantom roster with plenty of size and shooting (WNBA team in parentheses): Guard Marina Mabrey (Connecticut Sun) Forward Satou Sabally (Dallas Wings) Center Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury) Guard Natasha Cloud (Phoenix Mercury) Forward Katie Lou Samuelson (Indiana Fever) SABRINA is UNRIVALED ? Filling the last wildcard spot SHE'S A PHANTOM ? pic.twitter.com/kShoP3rcY2 First, Ionescu adds her stellar shooting from beyond the as she has finished in the top five of three-point field goals in three of her seasons. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA led the league in the category with 128 in the 2023 season. What’s more, she knows how to deliver dimes, finishing in the top five in assists three times. Expect the three-time All-WNBA star to make an impact as she looks to add another trophy to her resume. How Sabrina Ionescu Ended Up on the Phantoms Before Ionescu’s arrival, a trade was made between three other Unrivaled t eams. Here, the Laces Basketball Club traded Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams to the Lunar Owls Basketball Club for Cloud. However, Cloud and the Wild Card would then be moved to the Phantom in exchange for Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young and forward Tiffany Hayes . ?TRADE ALERT? pic.twitter.com/0lh6ztX5qX Fans will enjoy seeing six teams (36 players) over eight weeks in Miami , beginning on Jan. 15, 2024. It is a round-robin format, with the top four squads going to the playoffs. Additionally, a single-elimination one-on-one tournament in February as the winner will take home at least $250K. Also, games will be televised thanks to a deal between Unrivaled and Warner Bros. Discovery. Games will air, spanning TNT and truTV, and stream live on Max. This article first appeared on Beyond Women's Sports and was syndicated with permission.By Connor Smith It’s not often the Dow is the most reflective of the major indexes when it comes to what’s going on in the stock market, but Monday’s trading is different. The blue-chip index was down 40 points, or 0.1%, on Monday. Roughly 21 of of its 30 stocks were on the decline. That compares with the S&P 500’s 0.4% uptick and the Nasdaq Composite’s gain of 0.7%. But under the hood, the stock market was struggling. Only 190 S&P 500 stocks were set to close higher. The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, a proxy for S&P 500 breadth, was down 0.1%—just like the Dow. At the start of the holiday-shortened week, those still working on Wall Street weren't very confident much of anything other than Big Tech.