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Mac Jones, Pats offense grinds to a halt

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

There wasn’t much joy in the Patriots locker room following a 34-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints.Rightly so. It was another impotent outing from the Pats, who have scored progressively fewer points in every game thus far, totaling just 55 on the season.For the second straight week, starting QB Mac Jones was benched late for backup Bailey Zappe, who for the second straight week did nothing to make his case to be the starter.The numbers don’t lie. Eight first downs (three coming via penalties). The Pats converted only 1 of 14 third-down situations. Dismal passing yards (111) was at least better than dismal rushing yards (45).With offensive numbers that horrible, the last thing the Patriots can afford right now is to turn the ball over. But Jones threw two picks and was credited with a fumble lost. The first interception came on the Pats’ second possession, a wounded duck throw under pressure that New Orleans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu went low to snag and returne...

Bailey Zappe again didn’t appear like answer to Patriots’ biggest question

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots’ offense is in a state of disrepair and there currently doesn’t seem to be an answer to the unit’s biggest problem.For two straight weeks now, Mac Jones has been benched for backup quarterback Bailey Zappe.Head coach Bill Belichick wouldn’t put all of the blame on Jones after the team’s latest loss, a 34-0 shutout at the hands of the Saints, indicating that Jones would continue to be the team’s starter after the game.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Mac Jones benched again as Patriots get shut out by Saints 34-0 New England Patriots | Patriots lose three key players Week 3 vs. Saints New England Patriots | Patrots inactives: J.C. Jackson, Jonathan Jones both dressing vs. Saints New England Patriots | Patriots-Saints preview: Can Bill Belichick and Mac Jones stop the bleeding? New England Patriots | Patriots make series of transactions day ...

MGM cyberattack to cost casino giant $100M

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

NEW YORK — The data breach last month that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million, the Las Vegas-based company said.The incident, which was detected on Sept. 10, led to MGM shutting down some casino and hotel computer systems at properties across the U.S., including Springfield in Massachusetts, in efforts to protect data.MGM said that reservations and casino floors in Las Vegas and other states were affected as customers shared stories on social media about not being able to make credit card transactions, obtain money from cash machines or enter hotel rooms. The company announced the end its 10-day computer shutdown on Sept. 20.The incident bore all the hallmarks of an extortionary ransomware attack, which MGM has not confirmed. If so, it could be the costliest ransomware attack on record, said Brett Callow of the cybersecurity firm Emsisoft. In 2019, the Norwegian aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro suffered $70 million in lo...

4 'glamping' sites for fall camping in San Diego County

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- With the fall season in full swing, some beach dwellers are trading in their swimming attire for flannels.Instead of spending time lounging in the sand, those looking to enjoy the great outdoors may be considering a camping trip to enjoy the autumn vibes.When it comes to camping, some are more "woodsy" than others. If you want to spend a night out in nature with a little more comfort and convenience then "glamping" may be the way to go. Explore San Diego’s WNDR Museum for free on this day in October A combination of glamorous camping, “glamping” has become more and more popular over the years for people who prefer sleeping on a real mattress and taking showers, yet still want to absorb all that is the outdoors. From lakeside luxury suites, desert dens, and mountainside perches, the San Diego region has plenty of options when it comes to finding a "glamp site" made for the fall season.For those ready to book a cozy and comfortable adventure, here are four “glamping” s...

An Israeli airstrike kills 19 members of the same family in a southern Gaza refugee camp

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The evacuation warning came shortly after dark. The Israeli military fired the shot just a short distance from Nasser Abu Quta’s home in the southern Gaza Strip, a precautionary measure meant to allow people to evacuate before airstrikes. Abu Quta, 57, thought he and his extended family would be safe some hundred meters (yards) away from the house that was alerted to the pending strike. He huddled with his relatives on the ground floor of his four-story building, bracing for an impact in the area.But the house of Abu Quta’s neighbor was never hit. In an instant, an explosion ripped through his own home, wiping out 19 members of his family, including his wife and cousins, he said. The airstrike also killed five of his neighbors who were standing outside in the jam-packed refugee camp, a jumble of buildings and alleyways.The airstrike in Rafah, a southern town on the border with Egypt, came as Israeli forces intensified their bombardment of targets in the Gaza...

Global Affairs Canada aware of report of Canadian dead, 2 missing in Israel

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

Global Affairs Canada say they are aware of reports of one Canadian who has died and two others who are missing in Israel.In a statement shared with CityNews Sunday afternoon, the agency said in a statement that “Canadian government officials in Israel are in contact with local authorities to confirm and gather additional information.”Some Canadians said they were stuck in Israel amid deadly fighting Sunday, as airlines cancelled flights out of the country and reaching the Canadian Embassy on a holiday weekend proved difficult.Air Canada had said it was temporarily cancelling flights to and from Tel Aviv as of Sunday and would adjust plans as things developed.Global Affairs Canada says there are currently 1,419 Canadians registered with the Registration of Canadians Abroad in the state of Israel and 492 Canadians registered in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Due to registration with the service being voluntary, Global Affairs Canada says it is not an exact number of Canadi...

Sunday forecast: Mostly cloudy and isolated showers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

Today: Mostly cloudy, chilly & isolated showers. NW 5-10 mph. Air quality is in the Good category. High 56 Tonight: Clearing skies & getting cold. Patchy fog late. Frost possible in some outlying areas. NW 5-10 mphLow 39 Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Tomorrow: Mostly sunny & a bit milder. NW 10-15 mphHigh near 60Extended outlook calls for more sunshine on Tuesday. Temps a bit closer towards normal in the mid to low 60s. Clouds and a rainy period moves into Chicagolanad on Wednesday in the afternoon and stay with us through the end of the week. Rain at times and highs in the mid to upper 50s. 

Eclipse forecast: Will the sky be clear on Saturday?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We're less than a week away from the first of two solar eclipses due to grace the skies over Central Texas. In April 2024, a total solar eclipse will plunge much of the area into darkness, but this Saturday, October 14 an "annular eclipse" will provide parts of Central Texas with a "ring of fire" view around the moon. An annular eclipse is different from a total solar eclipse, because at no time during an annular eclipse is the sun completely blocked, but in the path of annularity the moon is directly in the middle of the sun with light surrounding the moon like a halo. In a total solar eclipse, you'll see the sun completely blocked by the moon. FIRST WARNING WEATHER UNIVERSITY: THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ECLIPSES Where's the best viewing on Saturday?For most of us, drive south or west if you want to see the annular eclipse at its best, but for those of you in parts of the Hill Country you can stay right where you are!Path of Annular Eclipse over Central TexasNational...

A union strike interrupts Minnesota United’s final game of season in St. Paul

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

Union workers in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 745 had not gone on strike since they began organizing in Minnesota nearly 15 years ago.Until Saturday.Roughly 40 members of IATSE union picketed outside Allianz Field as an estimated 10-12 union workers did not report for their in-stadium shift at Minnesota United’s final MLS regular-season match in St. Paul. Those dozen unionized employees serve as camera operators, replay operators, technical directors and in other roles during Loons’ home matches. An estimated 30 more workers with the TV crew honored the strike and did not cross the picket line, which kept the Loons’ 5-2 win over Los Angeles Galaxy from streaming on Apple TV’s Season Pass.The IATSE union is looking for roughly 4% annual wage increases and a $50/shift health-care contribution for each person that works these games. With fewer than 20 match days, the total cost has been estimated at roughly $12,000, according to Charl...

Wild’s preseason power play looked mild

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:25:44 GMT

The Wild’s power play was on fire for three months last season before falling off a cliff after January, a weakness that contributed to Minnesota’s first-round playoff loss to Dallas, when they were outscored 9-4 with the man advantage.There were reasons for that, among them losing Joel Eriksson Ek, who had 12 goals among 23 power-play goals before an Evgeni Malkin slapshot fractured his fibula on April 6. He tried to play against Dallas in the postseason but couldn’t complete one shift.Still, special teams scoring was such a conspicuous absence late last season that the Wild went out and hired Jason King, who was running the Canucks’ power play in Vancouver, to take charge of theirs this season.Is it ready for Thursday’s regular-season opener against Florida at Xcel Energy Center?After six preseason games, the results have been underwhelming — the Wild were 4 for 23 (17 percent) while going 5-1 — but the full NHL lineup played only in the last two games, finally scoring with a man ...