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Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall leaves first start with concussion

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

The worst part is Jaren Hall was kind of cooking.After struggling to find a rhythm on his first drive, the rookie quarterback had the Vikings in position to score a touchdown on his second drive.He completed a quick pass to tight end Johnny Mundt for 18 yards, then a deep pass to running back Alexander Mattison for 47 yards.That put the Vikings in the low red zone where Hall tried to scramble for a touchdown. He got hit hard near the goal line, slammed the back of his head into the turf, and had to be helped off the field.After briefly getting checked out in the medical tent, Hall was quickly ruled out with a concussion. He finished the game 5 for 6 passing for 78 yards to go along with 11 yards rushing.In place of Hall, the Vikings turned to Josh Dobbs, the journey quarterback they acquired at the trade deadline this past week.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw ruled out for game against Falcons Minnesota Vikings | ...

Gunpoint robbery in St. Louis, near Tower Grove Park

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Police were sent to respond to a robbery incident in the vicinity of Tower Grove Park. The victim reported being held up at gunpoint during the event on November 4, at around 8:30 p.m.The victim had arranged to meet a person he had connected with on Instagram. While they were walking through the pathways in Tower Grove Park, a group of suspects appeared, holding a firearm. They confronted the victim, forced him to accompany them to his vehicle, and explicitly stated their intention to make him withdraw money from an ATM.The suspects instructed the victim to sit in the passenger seat of his vehicle, with one suspect positioned behind him while another attempted to operate the driver's seat. However, their attempt to drive the vehicle was unsuccessful, as it had a manual transmission. Consequently, the suspects fled.The investigation into this incident is currently ongoing.

Grok AI: Elon Musk's Latest Venture - Unveiling the Pros and Cons

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur known for his groundbreaking ventures in electric vehicles, space exploration, and neural interface technology, has once again made headlines with his latest endeavour - Grok AI. Musk's announcement of Grok AI has left the tech world buzzing with anticipation, and it promises to be a significant player in the field of artificial intelligence. In this article, we'll explore the pros and cons of Grok AI and its potential impact on the world of AI and technology.The Pros of Grok AIEnhanced Understanding of AI:Grok AI aims to provide a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence systems. It promises to create a bridge between humans and AI, making it more accessible and transparent. This approach could help demystify AI, making it easier for non-experts to harness its power.Improved AI Safety:One of the primary goals of Grok AI is to enhance the safety of AI systems. By understanding how AI makes decisions, we can mitigate the risks associated w...

CCS football playoffs 2023: First-round schedule in all divisions

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

CCS PLAYOFFSOpen/Division INo. 8 Salinas (7-3) at No. 1 Serra (10-0), Saturday, 1 p.m.No. 7 Wilcox (7-3) at No. 2 St. Francis (7-3), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 6 Valley Christian (6-4) at No. 3 St. Ignatius (6-4), Friday, 5:30 p.m.No. 5 Archbishop Riordan (7-3) at No. 4 Los Gatos (8-2), Friday, 7 p.m.Note: The first-round winners in the top half of the bracket will play for the Open Division championship in Week 2 of the playoffs. The loser of the Open Division championship will play the winner of the bottom half of the bracket for the Division I championship in Week 3 of the playoffs.Division IINo. 6 Monterey (7-3) at No. 3 Sacred Heart Prep (6-4), Saturday, 1 p.m.No. 7 Carmel (10-0) at No. 2 Soquel (8-2), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 5 Menlo (9-1) at No. 4 Live Oak (9-0), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 8 Christopher (9-1) vs. No. 1 Archbishop Mitty (5-5) at Foothill College, Friday, 7 p.m.Division IIINo. 6 Scotts Valley (9-1) at No. 3 Aragon (8-2), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 7 Alisal (9-1) at No. 2 Capuchino (9-1), Friday...

Light rain has begun in the Bay Area and will last through Monday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

The National Weather Service reported that light rain had begun falling in the North Bay Sunday morning, with chances of rain spreading throughout the Bay Area in the afternoon and evening and continuing through Monday.The rain is due to a pair of cold fronts that are moving into the Bay Area, which will lead to clear skies and cold mornings in the middle of the week and the possibility of rain returning by the end of the week, forecasters also said. Rain falling Sunday and Monday is expected to be scattered and “beneficial,” the National Weather Service said. Daytime highs should mostly be in the 60s to 70s on the coast, around the bay, and inland. Overnight lows are expected to be in the 50s throughout the Bay Area.Light rain showers have impacted portions of the North Bay this morning. Here's a look at rain amounts so far. #cawx pic.twitter.com/HDZ1zT85Jy— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) November 5, 2023

NCS football playoffs 2023: First-round schedule in all divisions

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

NCS PLAYOFFSOpen/Division INo. 8 James Logan (6-4) at No. 1 De La Salle (8-2), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 7 Campolindo (7-2-1) at No. 2 San Ramon Valley (9-1), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 4 Clayton Valley (5-5) at No. 5 California (6-4), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 6 Amador Valley (7-2) at No. 3 Pittsburg (10-0), Friday, 7 p.m.Note: The first-round winners in the top half of the bracket will play for the Open Division championship in Week 2 of the playoffs. The loser of the Open Division championship will play the winner of the bottom half of the bracket for the Division I championship in Week 3 of the playoffs.Division IINo. 8 Berkeley (7-3) at No. 1 El Cerrito (8-1), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 5 Heritage (4-6) at No. 4 Redwood (7-3), Saturday, 1 p.m.No. 7 Vintage (5-5) at No. 2 Windsor (8-1-1), Friday, 7 p.m.No. 6 Rancho Cotate (6-4) at No. 3 Granada (7-3), Friday, 7 p.m.Division IIINo. 8 Bishop O’Dowd (6-4) at No. 1 Marin Catholic (9-1), Saturday, 1 p.m.No. 5 Tamalpais (7-3) at No. 4 Casa Grande (9-1), Friday, ...

Chargers’ Ekeler and Jets’ Hall are the dynamic backfield engines who power their offenses

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Austin Ekeler’s best decision last Sunday might have come off the field.The Los Angeles Chargers running back — an avid fan of fantasy football — plugged a productive playmaker into one of his lineups.Himself. “When you have yourself in fantasy, you never don’t start yourself,” Ekeler said with a big smile. “I always start myself in fantasy if I have myself.”Good call.Ekeler had 123 yards from scrimmage, including seven receptions for 94 yards, in the Chargers’ 30-13 rout of the Chicago Bears. “Probably a pretty good day,” he said of the fantasy implications.No doubt. And after missing three games with a high ankle sprain, the star running back is rounding back into his dynamic form.“It starts with their running game,” said New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, whose unit will be tasked with defending Ekeler on Monday night. “I know that sounds funny because when you talk about the Chargers, you talk about Justin Herbert, you talk ab...

Gaza has lost telecom contact again, while Israel’s military announces it has surrounded Gaza City

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza came under its third total communications outage since the start of the war late Sunday, while Israel’s military announced it had encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two.“Today there is north Gaza and south Gaza,” Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters, calling it a “significant stage” in Israel’s war against the Hamas militant group. Israeli media reported that troops are expected to enter Gaza City within 48 hours.But the “new collapse in connectivity” across Gaza reported by internet access advocacy group NetBlocks.org and confirmed by Palestinian telecom company Paltel made it even more complicated to share details on the new stage of the military offensive.“We have lost communication with the vast majority of the UNRWA team members,” U.N. Palestinian refugee agency spokesperson Juliette Touma told The Associated Press. The first Gaza outage lasted 36 hours and the second one for a few hours, complicat...

Luis Diaz scores in return for Liverpool as negotiations continue over his kidnapped father

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

LUTON, England (AP) — Luis Diaz returned to Liverpool’s team and scored a late equalizer in its Premier League match against Luton on Sunday, with his father still missing after being kidnapped by a guerrilla group in Colombia.Diaz had missed Liverpool’s last two games but trained since Thursday and was selected on the bench for the match at Kenilworth Road. He entered the game in the 83rd and scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw for his team.He revealed a T-shirt with the words “Libertad Para Papa” (“Freedom For Papa”) after the goal. “At the training ground he was fine, on the pitch he was fine, so that’s why he is here,” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said ahead of the game.Both of Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in the small Colombian town of Barrancas last weekend, though his mother was rescued within hours by police. Colombia’s government said Thursday that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, was responsible for the...

AP Top 25: USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:44:07 GMT

Southern California dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday for the first time under coach Lincoln Riley and No. 15 Oklahoma State vaulted into the rankings for the first time this year.The top nine teams in the Top 25 held their spots, led by No. 1 Georgia. The Bulldogs have now tied the second-longest streak atop the poll at 21 straight weeks, dating back to the middle of last season.Georgia received 49 first-place votes. No. 2 Michigan got nine first-place votes, No. 3 Ohio State had three and No. 4 Florida State had two.Washington remained No. 5, followed by Oregon, Texas, Alabama and Penn State.The last time the first nine teams in the poll went unchanged this late in the season was Nov. 19, 2017.Mississippi moved up a spot to a season-high No. 10.USC (7-3) lost to Washington on Saturday night in yet another high-scoring, defense-optional affair, and is now unranked after starting the season No. 6. Next week at Oregon, USC will play as an unranked team ...