It took two years, but Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh finally got revenge against quarterback Max Duggan. During the 2022 College Football Playoff semifinals, Duggan led TCU to a 51-45 upset win over Harbaugh’s Michigan squad.On Monday, the Chargers released Duggan two days after he didn’t play in Los Angeles’ Week 2 preseason loss to the Rams, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. In Week 1 of the preseason, Duggan was 4-of-7 for 41 yards. He added 15 yards on two carries.Other Chargers backup quarterbacks Easton Stick and Luis Perez were unimpressive against the Rams. Stick finished 8-of-13 for 85…
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Survey finds a fivefold increase in concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) among top 500 companies.More than half of the top 500 companies in the United States now see artificial intelligence (AI) as posing a potential risk. That is a fivefold increase in just two years, according to a new survey. And some believe the technology could become a threat to their businesses. So what’s driving these fears? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Adrian Monck – Senior adviser on AI and technology and former managing director of the World Economic Forum Elaine Burke – Science and technology journalist who hosts the podcast…
What to KnowThe Democratic National Convention, during which Vice President Kamala Harris is set to officially accept the party’s presidential nomination, kicks off Monday night in Chicago.The first night will highlight President Joe Biden’s “leadership and legacy,” capped off by a speech by the president, the DNC said.Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also set to deliver remarks Monday night.Around 1,000 protesters gathered Monday afternoon at a Chicago park with plans to march toward the United Center, where the convention is being held.Former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen.…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) began working in Abiy Adi, located in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, at the start of the region’s conflict in November 2020. We had to stop activities after the tragic incident of 24 June 2021, in which our colleagues Tedros Gebremariam Gebremichael, María Hernández Matas, and Yohannes Halefom Reda were brutally murdered. We returned to Abiy Adi in March 2023 to support the rehabilitation of Tigray’s healthcare system, which was deeply disrupted by the conflict. “We started by supporting the emergency department, then paediatrics, then neonatal intensive care and maternity,” says Mulgeta Abreha, nursing team supervisor for MSF in Abiy Adi.…
It is evident to say that the ongoing feud between popular Nigerian music duo, P-Square has been on the lips of everyone for a while. Peter and Paul Okoye’s feud has led to a halt in their music collaboration as both of them now perform as solo artists. However, the P-Square feud offers valuable lessons to every individual.Hence we’ve compiled a list of 5 valuable lessons every individual can learn from the ongoing P-Square feud.1. Communication is keyP-Square (Peter & Paul Okoye)Firstly, communication is an important factor in any relationship at all. This is evident in the ongoing P-Square feud.…
After salary cap constraints forced them to part ways with several notable veterans earlier this offseason, the Buffalo Bills are hoping some of their young players and new faces emerge as impactful contributors in 2024.While the injuries continue to pile up in the preseason, Buffalo still has the talent necessary to make a push for its fifth straight division title.Here are the franchise’s most valuable people for 2024. 5. Wide receiver Curtis SamuelAlthough second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid may ultimately lead the team in targets, Samuel could prove to be Buffalo’s most important pass-catcher this season, assuming he can bounce…
Medical source says ‘entire health sector has collapsed’ as Israeli air attacks kill Palestinians across the Gaza Strip.Israeli air strikes have killed at least 35 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, medical sources tell Al Jazeera, as hospitals warn that children are at a risk of dying due to a fuel shortage. Among the casualties on Monday were 13 people killed by Israeli forces in Gaza City. At least nine of them were killed in an air attack targeting a group of Palestinians in the United Nations-run Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Meanwhile, earlier in…
The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago officially kicks of Monday, with big political names on the schedule of speakers. The convention also comes with a slew of road closures on the West Side and along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, several planned protests and military helicopters expected to fly overhead. Here’s what to expect for day one of the convention, along with how to watch and more. How long is the DNC in Chicago? The 2024 DNC in Chicago begins Monday, Aug. 19. It continues through Thursday, Aug. 22, with speeches expected for four consecutive nights. Where is the…
On World Humanitarian Day, we honor aid workers who have sacrificed their lives to help those affected by humanitarian crises around the globe. Here, in Juba, we recognize in particular the 20 humanitarian workers who have lost their lives in South Sudan over this past year. We express our support for the dedicated humanitarian workers, both South Sudanese and foreign, who despite significant challenges continue their noble work of providing life-saving assistance in this country. We reaffirm our call on the transitional government to reduce the costs and risks of delivering assistance in South Sudan and to ensure safe humanitarian access to…
Chelsea Football Club have stepped up their quest to bring back Joao Felix to Stamford Bridge less than two weeks before the 2024 summer transfer window closes.The London Club have reportedly reached an agreement with La Liga side, Atletico Madrid as they look to re-sign the Portuguese international. According to reports from the Athletic, the decision to sign Felix came as a result of Samu Omorodion’s proposed move to Stamford Bridge appeared to collapse due to problems finalising the Spaniard’s contract.Joao Felix previously spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Chelsea, scoring four goals in 20…