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College football fair catch rules: How are they different from the NFL?
College football fair catch rules: How are they different from the NFL?
College football fair catch rules aren't complicated but they have changed in recent years. Here's all you need to know for punts and kickoffs.
2023-08-28 09:27
The US quietly delivered new long-range missiles to Ukraine. Why the sudden secrecy over aid?
The US quietly delivered new long-range missiles to Ukraine. Why the sudden secrecy over aid?
Ukrainian special forces reported on Tuesday that they had struck two Russian military airfields, following the first-time deployment of long-range ballistic missiles supplied by the US. The details of the weapons’ delivery has been shrouded in secrecy – unlike previous aid provided to Ukraine from the Biden Administration. The missiles – which Ukraine has reportedly been petitioning the US to deliver for months – may prove key to helping Ukrainian forces in the months of conflict ahead. Here’s what we know. What are ATACMS and why does Ukraine need them? The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is a long-range guided missile that gives operational commanders the “immediate firepower to win the deep battle”. Produced by US global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, the missiles carry a 500lb (227kg) class blast fragmentation warhead. The weapons are fitted with a specialised GPS system and have a maximum range of 300km (around 190 miles) – though the ones supplied to Ukraine have a shorter range and carry cluster munitions. When fired, the clusters open in the air, releasing hundreds of bomblets rather than a single warhead. Ukraine says the missiles will help fuel their counteroffensive as it heads into the muddy and colder winter months, enabling troops to strike behind Russian lines while staying out of firing range. The ATACMS have been key in Ukraine’s ability to hit an airfield in Berdyansk since it is within striking distance of the shorter-range version of the missile, and the cluster munitions would be effective in hitting multiple targets. The closest Ukrainian troop positions on the western bank of the Dnieper River are just about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Berdyansk. What have they been used for? On Tuesday, president Zelensky confirmed the ATACMS had been used on the battlefield against Russia and "executed very accurately” during an offensive known as “Operation Dragonfly”. Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces claimed that a nighttime attack on targets in eastern and southern Ukraine destroyed nine Russian helicopters and other military equipment and personnel at two airfields in Russia-occupied regions – including the one at Berdyansk. The missiles also struck an airfield in Luhansk, an occupied city in eastern Ukraine. The special forces also managed to successfully damage airfield runways, Ukraine said. “The ammunition depot in Berdyansk detonated until 4am. The detonation in Luhansk continued until 11am,” Ukrainian Special Operations Forces said in a statement. “Losses in the enemy’s manpower amount to dozens of dead and wounded. Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble.” How many ATACMS has the US provided? After many months of dragging its feet, the Biden administration greenlit the delivery of a “small number” of the missiles last month, following continued pressure from Ukraine. The delivery of the missiles was made quietly and US officials have refused to discuss it publicly. The expectation was that the first public acknowledgment would come when the missiles were used on the battlefield. An official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity said the missiles got into Ukraine within the last few days. The US has refused to provide any details on how many missiles have been delivered, although officials had suggested that the plan was indeed to send a small number – roughly two dozen. During his Tuesday address, Mr Zelensky said: "Today I express special gratitude to the United States," adding that the missiles "have proven themselves." Why the secrecy? That intense secrecy is a marked change from previous US weapons sent by the Biden administration. In nearly all other cases, the US has publicly announced its decision prior to the weapons and equipment being shipped overseas. The hesitancy may be, in part, to do with the range of the missiles, with concerns that Kyiv could use the weapons to hit deep into Russian territory, enraging Moscow and escalating the conflict. Lingering US concerns about escalating tensions with Russia are reportedly the reason that the ATACMS version that went to Ukraine has a shorter range than the maximum distance the missiles can have. The small number of missiles sent also underscores the US reluctance to send the powerful weapons. Sending the cluster munition version will mark the second time the Democratic administration has moved to send that type of weapon. Read More Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s forces suffer blow as helicopters destroyed by missile strikes, says Kyiv Experts reveal what the winter will bring for the Ukraine war – and why Putin will be banking on Trump
2023-10-18 04:52
US says Cuba still not cooperating fully against terrorism
US says Cuba still not cooperating fully against terrorism
By Matt Spetalnick and Dave Sherwood WASHINGTON The Biden administration on Tuesday once again listed Cuba among a
2023-05-23 22:00
H&M leads Europe's STOXX 600 higher, rate hike jitters weigh
H&M leads Europe's STOXX 600 higher, rate hike jitters weigh
By Amruta Khandekar, Matteo Allievi, Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -European shares edged higher on Thursday with Swedish retailer H&M rallying
2023-06-30 00:27
Patriots' Mind-Numbing Season of Decision-Making Continues With Wasted Timeout in Third Quarter
Patriots' Mind-Numbing Season of Decision-Making Continues With Wasted Timeout in Third Quarter
This one play sums up the 2023 Patriots.
2023-11-27 04:54
'Dream come true': Philippine fans celebrate historic World Cup win
'Dream come true': Philippine fans celebrate historic World Cup win
Hundreds of Philippine football fans celebrated wildly and some cried after the country's historic first World...
2023-07-25 18:55
Who is Kassidy Jones? LA teen, 13, beaten up inside McDonald's by adult woman in 'totally unprovoked' attack
Who is Kassidy Jones? LA teen, 13, beaten up inside McDonald's by adult woman in 'totally unprovoked' attack
'I just couldn’t believe another human being would do this,' stated Kassidy Jones' mother
2023-09-20 20:54
Factbox-Phillips 66's refining operations come under activist radar
Factbox-Phillips 66's refining operations come under activist radar
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management revealed a $1 billion stake in U.S. refiner Phillips 66 on Wednesday, calling
2023-11-30 06:18
Pava LaPere murder: Violent serial offender suspect was monitored by cops days before tech CEO was killed
Pava LaPere murder: Violent serial offender suspect was monitored by cops days before tech CEO was killed
Jason Billingsley was arrested two days after the victim's body was found at her home
2023-09-29 02:17
FTK Completes $19MM Rehab of Fairway Village Apartments
FTK Completes $19MM Rehab of Fairway Village Apartments
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2023-05-25 23:17
Young people the biggest users of generative AI, Ofcom study shows
Young people the biggest users of generative AI, Ofcom study shows
Teenagers and children are far more likely than adults to have used generative AI, according to Ofcom’s latest research into the UK’s online habits. The regulator said its latest study showed that four in five (79%) online teenagers aged 13-17 now use generative AI tools – which includes chatbots such as ChatGPT, with 40% of those aged 7-12 also using the technology. Generative AI is capable of creating text, images or other media using learned behaviour. In contrast, Ofcom said only 31% of adult internet users had used the technology – and among the 69% who had never used it, 24% did not know what it was. As online safety regulator, we’re already working to build an in-depth understanding of the opportunities and risks of new and emerging technologies, so that innovation can thrive, while the safety of users is protected Yih-Choung Teh, Ofcom OpenAI’s ChatGPT was named the most widely used generative AI tool by those in the study, with 23% of those aged 16 and above saying they used it. When asked why they use the technology, the majority of those aged 16 and over said for fun (58%), a third said they used it for work, and a quarter said they used it to help with their studies. In addition, 22% said they had used it for seeking advice. Yih-Choung Teh, Ofcom’s group director of strategy and research, said: “Getting rapidly up to speed with new technology comes as second nature to Gen Z, and generative AI is no exception. “While children and teens are driving its early adoption, we’re also seeing older internet users exploring its capabilities, both for work and for leisure.” “We also recognise that some people are concerned about what AI means for the future. “As online safety regulator, we’re already working to build an in-depth understanding of the opportunities and risks of new and emerging technologies, so that innovation can thrive, while the safety of users is protected.” Elsewhere in Ofcom’s study, it said it had found that more than a fifth of those aged 8-17 had a social media profile with a false age of 18 or over, putting them at greater risk of encountering potentially harmful content. It also showed that YouTube had replaced Facebook as the most visited platform by UK adults, according to data gathered during Ofcom’s sample month of May 2023. The report also showed that two-thirds of adults reported they had seen or experienced potential online harms in the previous four weeks, with over a third saying this had appeared on their personalised social media feed, where content is tailored to users by a platform’s algorithm. Read More No ‘smoking gun’ linking mental health harm and the internet – study Software firm Cloudsmith announces £8.8m investment UK and South Korea issue warning over North Korea-linked cyber attacks Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts Employee data leaked during British Library cyber attack Half of adults who chat online with strangers do not check age – poll
2023-11-28 08:28
Where the Cricket World Cup final will be won and lost
Where the Cricket World Cup final will be won and lost
India face Australia in what promises to be a thrilling Cricket World Cup final in front of a capacity 130,000 crowd at the Narendra...
2023-11-17 19:17