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Flag football scours nation with talent camps to uncover next wave of starsAn HBO exec has revealed new details about when you can expect some of your favorite shows to return to the network! The White Lotus and Euphoria are two of the highly-anticipated hit shows that fans can’t wait to return while the Game of Thrones prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has fans wondering what else we’ll learn about that world. So, when will they all premiere? Keep reading to find out more... Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming chief JB Perrette dished some details during a tech and media conference hosted by Wells Fargo on Tuesday (December 3), according to Variety . The White Lotus season three will premiere in February. The Last of Us season two is expected to premiere in spring 2025. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will launch in late 2025. Euphoria season three is expected to debut in 2026. The Harry Potter TV series has been pushed from 2026 to 2027. “As you look at ’26 and into ’27, you begin a 10-year journey on the ‘Harry Potter’ series, which we’re super excited about. And I’d argue, may be the biggest event by the time we get to that series,” Perrette said. See all the shows canceled and renewed by HBO and Max in 2024.

Artificial intelligence tools and apps have become more integral to daily life (albeit with questions of what AI actually means and how ‘intelligent’ these systems actually are). As we use such technology more often, we need to mindful of their hidden risks. Research shows that 70 percent of users interact with AI without fully understanding the dangers of sharing personal information. A recent study identified nine key privacy harms, including data misuse, manipulation, and unauthorized sharing. Even more concerning, 38 percent of users unknowingly reveal sensitive details, putting themselves at risk of identity theft and fraud. How should consumers respond? To address such concerns, the firm TRG Datacenters has developed some advice aimed to assist users to protect their privacy while using AI tools. Beware of Social Media Trends Trends such as “Describe your personality based on what you know about me” may seem fun, but they can encourage you to share sensitive data like your birthdate, hobbies, or workplace. This information could be pieced together for identity theft or account recovery scams: • Safer: “What might a December birthday suggest about someone’s personality?” • Risky: “I was born on December 15th and love cycling—what does that say about me?” Do Not Share Identifiable Personal Data Providing details like your birthdate, favourite colour, or workplace can help cybercriminals bypass security measures. Frame your queries more broadly: • Safer: “What are traits of someone born in late autumn?” • Risky: “I was born on November 15th—what does that say about me?” Avoid Disclosing Sensitive Information About Your Children Nearly 48 percent of parents unintentionally share sensitive details such as their child’s name, school, or routine. This information can be exploited to target children or compromise their privacy: • Safer: “What are fun activities for young children on weekends?” • Risky: “What can I plan for my 8-year-old at XYZ School this weekend?” Never Share Financial Details According to government data, 32 percent of identity theft cases stem from online data sharing, including financial information. Avoid sharing exact numbers or patterns: • Safer: “What are the best strategies for saving for a vacation?” • Risky: “I save $500 per month. How much should I allocate to a trip?” Refrain From Sharing Personal Health Information Health data is frequently exploited in breaches, with over 80% of healthcare breaches linked to digital platform vulnerabilities. Avoid sharing personal medical histories or genetic risks: • Safer: “What are common symptoms of [condition]?” • Risky: “My family has a history of [condition]; am I at risk?” How to Stay Safe • Think Before You Share: Avoid combining identifiable details in queries (e.g., name, birthdate, and workplace). • Use Privacy-Safe Tools: Choose platforms with strong privacy features like “data deletion after sessions.” • Stick to Reputable Platforms: Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar data protection laws. • Monitor for Breaches: Tools like HaveIBeenPwned can alert you to exposed data. Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump’s promised crackdown on immigrationArkansas WR Andrew Armstrong declares for NFL draft, skipping bowl

Brandon Spano knew his roster of daily digital sports shows was gaining traction. In 2021, his ALLCITY Network had expanded into Phoenix after launching in Denver two years before, and the programming had viewers engaging for 25 to 30 minutes on average. That’s significant in a time of short attention spans. Though the shows were only available on YouTube and podcast platforms, they caught the eye of regional sports networks whose industry was beginning to face upheaval. Looking for affordable and quality programming, networks inquired with Spano about airing ALLCITY’s content. “We clearly thought this was something that could be on TV,” said Spano, the company’s CEO. “That’s when we really started to look at that.” Last week, ALLCITY affiliates began appearing on free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, including its Chicago outlet, CHGO. Shows are now available on The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and Xumo Play, as well as Comcast’s Xfinity X1 platform. Since launching in March 2022, CHGO has carved out a place on the Chicago sports-media landscape with team-specific shows all day and year-round. At first, CHGO’s audience was split almost evenly between YouTube and audio podcast platforms. Since then, YouTube has become the dominant provider for podcasts, putting a greater focus on video presentation. “From the start, the focus was YouTube and podcasts and creating the top audience for each team in Chicago,” said CHGO general manager Jake Flannigan, who has worked on the digital side of NBC Sports Chicago and Marquee Sports Network. “We achieved that goal a lot faster than any of us expected. All the while, in the background, there was work being done for what would be the FAST channel.” In searches on Apple Podcasts and YouTube, CHGO shows appear either at the top of team listings or close to it. With the proliferation of FAST channels available on the internet, smart phones and smart TVs, CHGO is looking to tap a new audience. “For us it’s about meeting fans where they’re at,” Spano said. “We want to distribute this far and wide as possible. We’ve increased our watch times in Philadelphia and Chicago almost immediately between Samsung TV and Roku anywhere from 25% to 50%.” The allure of FAST channels is that they’re free and accessible. Samsung is the largest TV manufacturer in the world. Anyone with a Samsung smart TV has access to Samsung TV Plus, its free streaming service. The Roku Channel is available on Roku devices and TVs. And both are available via a web browser. As paid streaming services become more expensive, FAST channels are increasingly providing an alternative, taking viewers back to basic ad-supported TV. But the old-school idea is in line with a modern trend -- people viewing content for free on Instagram, TikTok and other social-media platforms. Of course, there is an economic element. The more people who see an ad, the more advertisers pay. CHGO splits the revenue with the distributor. It’s similar to YouTube, where content creators with the most engagement make the most money. CHGO also can sell its products to a larger audience. “We have a membership program, we have merchandise, we have events,” Spano said. “And those are all marketed on these platforms. So the more that we’re able to scale and distribute this, the more people we can get these products in front of. Distribution for us raises all boats.” And those people don’t have to be in Chicago. “These are nationwide channels, even though they’re city-specific,” Spano said. “We’re going to be able to address displaced sports fans with a city-specific channel for them. From a search standpoint, if you’re searching Chicago sports on one of these platforms, we’re going to come up.” The move to FAST has CHGO expanding its studio space. The crew is building a second large set to better accommodate two shows on the same night, such as when the Blackhawks and Bulls play. It will turn its smaller set into an auxiliary social-media studio. The layout of each serves specific purposes. “The way we’ve designed our sets is to be more accessible,” said Kevin Kaduk, who recently moved from CHGO’s head of content to ALLCITY’s regional content director. “You’re not at a desk in a suit. It’s like you’re in someone’s living room. “From the beginning, it’s always been a video product. We know, too, that television advertising makes more than radio advertising. Our partners want us to show off their products.” Spano said ALLCITY is looking to launch in another market next year, likely in the Midwest. He has the backing of a $12 million investment from broadcast company TEGNA that led to the launch of ALLCITY’s Dallas affiliate in August, after Philadelphia came aboard in September 2023. TEGNA also will distribute affiliates in markets where both operate, furthering ALLCITY’s expansion into the FAST lane. “Once you get on one, then you go to the next one,” Spano said. “We were able to get on Samsung while we were working the Roku deal. We got the Roku deal done, then we were able to go to Comcast and say, ‘Hey, we’re on Roku and Samsung. Is this something you’d be interested in?’ And they put us on the X1 box. Now when we go to Vizio, we can say that, too.” Remote patrol Cubs radio voices Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer agreed to multiyear deals with the club last week. They will continue to be heard on the Cubs’ flagship station, The Score. Zach Zaidman will fill in for Adam Amin on CHSN’s broadcast of the Grizzlies-Bulls game Saturday night. Amin will be calling Cardinals-Seahawks for Fox on Sunday. Matt Rodewald will fill in for Zaidman on The Score’s broadcast of the Northern Illinois-DePaul game Saturday. Kevin Kugler and Daryl “Moose” Johnston will call the Vikings-Bears game for Fox on Sunday. Where to find CHGO Podcast platforms (audio) Samsung TV Plus: Channel 2348 The Roku Channel Xfinity X1: Channel 4074 Xumo Play YouTube

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HOKA slashes prices of Bondi 8, Clifton 9 in early Black Friday saleLorenz shot 8 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (6-7). Dillon Bailey scored 16 points while going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 10 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line. Anthony Arrington, Jr. shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 12 points. D'Angelo Stoxstill led the Knights in scoring, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. Kentucky Christian also got 12 points from Dejuan Johnson. LeMar Northington also had 12 points. Wofford hosts UNC Greensboro in its next matchup on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Islamabad [Pakistan], November 23 (ANI): Two fresh charges have been imposed against incarcerated Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, ARY News reported. Days after she made a video statement, Bushra Bibi on the allegations of making inflammatory statements to incite hatred. The proceedings are being conducted under Section 126 of the Telegraph Act of 1885 and other relevant laws. Also Read | Pakistan Violence: 15 Killed, 25 Injured in Fresh Sectarian Clashes in Kurram, 2 Days After Attack on Passenger Vehicles. Pakistan's Former First Lady accused Saudi Arabia of playing a part in the ouster of Imran Khan. The case accuses Bushra Bibi of making 'provocative remarks intended to stir public emotions'. The charges claimed that the statement, made with intent and planning, targeted Saudi Arabia, as per ARY News. Also Read | Gautam Adani Indicted: US SEC Summons Indian Billionaire's Nephew Sagar in Bribery Case. The first case, in Dera Ghazi Khan was filed on the complaint of a citizen named Ghulam Yaseen. The second case was filed in Rajanpur, by another citizen, Hakeem. The PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has given clarification on the issue. Party's spokesperson Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif on Friday said that Bushra Bibi's statement was taken "out of context". Saif's clarification came after the PTI members distanced themselves from Bushra Bibi's statement. He blamed the media for distorting her statement, and said, "Bushra Bibi did not level any allegation against Saudi Arabia or Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud." Bushra alleged that when Imran Khan went to Madina "barefoot", the then-army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa started receiving "their calls". The former first lady claimed that Bajwa was asked, "Who is this person you have brought with you [...] we don't want such personalities. Since then, they launched a smear campaign against us and started calling Imran a Jewish agent." Slamming the incumbent government, Barrister Saif said: "The government wants to spoil the relationship between the PTI founder and the Saudi crown prince." "Bushra Bibi's viewpoint is her own. She will clarify whether her statement was personal or intended to represent the party's stance," Geo News quoted him as saying. Earlier on November 22, both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz strongly condemned Bushra Bibi's remarks, accusing her of harming Pakistan's relations with, Saudi Arabia. He criticized the "poisonous rhetoric" against Pakistan's allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, and warned of its potential repercussions. Maryam Nawaz labelled the remarks as an attack on Pakistan's most trusted ally. Maryam Nawaz was staggered at how a "non-political individual" could harm Pakistan's foreign relations. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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JERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants began early Wednesday as a region on edge wondered whether it will hold. The ceasefire announced Tuesday is a major step toward ending nearly 14 months of fighting sparked by the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Israel said it will attack if Hezbollah breaks the ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire calls for an initial two-month halt to fighting and requires Hezbollah to end its armed presence in southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops are to return to their side of the border. An international panel led by the United States will monitor compliance. The ceasefire began at 4 a.m. Wednesday, a day after Israel carried out its most intense wave of airstrikes in Beirut since the start of the conflict that in recent weeks turned into all-out war. At least 42 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities. Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. The ceasefire does not address the devastating war in Gaza , where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. There appeared to be lingering disagreement over whether Israel would have the right to strike Hezbollah if it believed the militants had violated the agreement, something Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted was part of the deal but which Lebanese and Hezbollah officials have rejected. Israel's security Cabinet approved the U.S.-France-brokered ceasefire agreement after Netanyahu presented it, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Biden administration spent much of this year trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza but the talks repeatedly sputtered to a halt . President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East without saying how. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. In this screen grab image from video provide by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a televised statement Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” The ceasefire deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor compliance. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” A police bomb squad officer inspects the site where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024. Netanyahu’s office said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed the ceasefire and described it as a crucial step toward stability and the return of displaced people. Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state," he said, referring to Israel's demand for freedom of action. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Rescuers and residents search for victims Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Beirut, Lebanon. Even as ceasefire efforts gained momentum in recent days, Israel continued to strike what it called Hezbollah targets across Lebanon while the militants fired rockets, missiles and drones across the border. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in central Beirut — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously were not targeted. Residents fled. Traffic was gridlocked, with mattresses tied to some cars. Dozens of people, some wearing pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed overhead. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said peacekeepers will not evacuate. Israeli soldiers inspect the site Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024, where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah is required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have exchanged barrages ever since. Israel escalated its bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. Israeli security officers and army soldiers inspect the site Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024, where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut and Federman from Jerusalem. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut and Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

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The world's most climate-imperilled nations stormed out of consultations in protest at the deadlocked UN COP29 conference Saturday, as simmering tensions over a hard-fought finance deal erupted into the open. Diplomats from small island nations threatened by rising seas and impoverished African states angrily filed out of a meeting with summit hosts Azerbaijan over a final deal being thrashed out in a Baku sports stadium. "We've just walked out. We came here to this COP for a fair deal. We feel that we haven't been heard," said Cedric Schuster, the Samoan chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). An unpublished version of the final text circulating in Baku, and seen by AFP, proposes that rich nations raise to $300 billion a year by 2035 their commitment to poorer countries to fight climate change. COP29 hosts Azerbaijan intended to put a final draft before 198 nations for adoption or rejection on Saturday evening, a full day after the marathon summit officially ended. But, in a statement, AOSIS said it had "removed" itself from the climate finance discussions, demanding an "inclusive" process. "If this cannot be the case, it becomes very difficult for us to continue our involvement here at COP29," it said. Sierra Leone's climate minister Jiwoh Abdulai, whose country is among the world's poorest, said the draft was "effectively a suicide pact for the rest of the world". An earlier offer from rich nations of $250 billion was slammed as offensively low by developing countries, who have demanded much higher sums to build resilience against climate change and cut emissions. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the revised offer of $300 billion was "a significant scaling up" of the existing pledge by developed nations, which also count the United States, European Union and Japan among their ranks. At sunset, a final text still proved elusive, as harried diplomats ran to-and-fro in the stadium near the Caspian Sea searching for common ground. "Hopefully this is the storm before the calm," said US climate envoy John Podesta in the corridors as somebody shouted "shame" in his direction. Earlier, the EU's climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said negotiators were not out of the woods yet. "We're doing everything we can on each of the axes to build bridges and to make this into a success. But it is iffy whether we will succeed," he said. Ali Mohamed, the Kenyan chair of the African Group of Negotiators, told AFP: "No deal is better than a bad deal." South African environment minister Dion George, however, said: "I think being ambitious at this point is not going to be very useful." "What we are not up for is going backwards or standing still," he said. "We might as well just have stayed at home then." The revised offer from rich countries came with conditions in other parts of the broader climate deal under discussion in Azerbaijan. The EU in particular wants an annual review on global efforts to phase out fossil fuels, which are the main drivers of global warming. This has run into opposition from Saudi Arabia, which has sought to water down a landmark pledge to transition away from oil, gas and coal made at COP28 last year. "We will not allow the most vulnerable, especially the small island states, to be ripped off by the new, few rich fossil fuel emitters," said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Wealthy nations counter that it is politically unrealistic to expect more in direct government funding. The US earlier this month elected former president Donald Trump, a sceptic of both climate change and foreign assistance, and a number of other Western countries have seen right-wing backlashes against the green agenda. A coalition of more than 300 activist groups accused historic polluters most responsible for climate change of skirting their obligation, and urged developing nations to stand firm. The draft deal posits a larger overall target of $1.3 trillion per year to cope with rising temperatures and disasters, but most would come from private sources. Even $300 billion would be a step up from the $100 billion now provided by wealthy nations under a commitment set to expire. A group of developing countries had demanded at least $500 billion, with some saying that increases were less than met the eye due to inflation. Experts commissioned by the United Nations to assess the needs of developing countries said $250 billion was "too low" and by 2035 rich nations should be providing at least $390 billion. The US and EU have wanted newly wealthy emerging economies like China -- the world's largest emitter -- to chip in. China, which remains classified as a developing nation under the UN framework, provides climate assistance but wants to keep doing so on its own voluntary terms. bur-np-sct/lth/givSouth Korea keen on Malaysia smart highway collaborationTeesside Park: Every new brand to open in 2024 - and what's coming next year