Sam Altman-led OpenAI targets 1 billion users by 2025 on the back of Apple partnershipCHESAPEAKE — Oscar Smith stood at a crossroads. After taking a 14-7 lead with 31 seconds left in a challenging first half, the Tigers saw Colonial Forge march downfield and get to the 2-yard line with 3 seconds left. The Eagles decided to go for it and try to tie the game instead of kicking a field goal. Forge quarterback Brock Brimhall took the snap and plunged forward. Zaire Ziglar and the Tigers’ defense stiffened. When the bodies were moved, the ball hadn’t crossed the goal line and momentum was squarely on Oscar Smith’s side. The Tigers built on the half’s final play and outscored the Eagles 28-0 in the second half en route to a 42-7 victory in a VHSL Class 6 state semifinal at Oscar Smith High School. The Tigers will face James Madison in the title game at 5 p.m. Saturday at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. “It was huge,” Oscar Smith head coach Chris Scott said. “Zaire played an unbelievable game, the whole game, and makes that play right there ... I couldn’t say enough about him or his performance today. It was a big stop and it allowed us to carry the momentum and have a big second half.” The Tigers pounced after halftime. After forcing a three-and-out, Oscar Smith drove 50 yards and scored on a 3-yard run by Brandon Nesbit. “Our coaches just told us not to get our heads down,” Nesbit said. “They told us to keep going and we knew we were playing a bit sluggish and playing down to their level. So we knew at halftime we had to come out and play Oscar Smith football and we did.” Forge tried to respond with a long drive, moving from its 20 and into Oscar Smith territory, but the two teams saw drives stall around midfield before Oscar Smith forced a turnover, setting the Tigers up at the Forge 40. Nesbit was the offense on the Tigers’ drive, moving Oscar Smith to the 11 before running in for his second touchdown and a 28-7 lead. Forge, finding itself down big, went to the air, but couldn’t get a first down. Oscar Smith took over at its 41 and struck fast. On first down, Lonnie Andrews hit Alvin Jones for a 41-yard touchdown and the Tigers led 35-7 with 11:21 left. The Eagles were able to get their offense moving again, but once it got to midfield, the Tigers stiffened. Decorey Cassell sacked Brimhall after the Eagles made it to the 49-yard line and Forge couldn’t recover. After taking over on downs, the Tigers put the nail in the coffin with an 11-play drove that ended with an Andrews pass to Charles McGlown. The score could have been worse. Oscar Smith had a touchdown waved off by a holding penalty and Nebit fumbled inside the 10-yard line. The Tigers in the fourth quarter had a punt return for a touchdown called back because of a penalty. “You could start to feel that little bit of frustration because we were moving the ball and moving the ball, but because of a call or a big-time play from their guy stopped the drive and we just didn’t finish it,” Scott said, noting that the coaches made some adjustments at halftime. “We came out with a mission mindset to complete and finish the game.” Now, it’s on to the state title game for the Tigers — their first since 2021. “It feels good, man, real good,” Nesbit said. “I’ve never been to state before, so it feels real good. 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Author: Aminthika Dissanayake Publisher: Dharshana Publishers Reviewed by Kamala Wijeratne Aslim volume of poetry, comprising 55 poems is Aminthika Dissanayake’s latest publication. Long ago when she was still a child, I had the honour of reviewing her poetry. The promise shown then, has now blossomed into profound experience and mature insights in well-crafted poetry. The contexts she creates and the emotions she expresses are well beyond her age. The selection of the title itself – Rain in October is suggestive of the broad span of the contents within. In our youth, in the geography lessons, we learnt that October is a dry month – the month between – the monsoon that is blowing away in September and the monsoon that blows in November. It is a period of transition. So are Aminthika’s poems. Some delve into depths which are reflections of great maturity and wisdom, while others are still of the teen that she is. For Aminthika, October is a month of hope, of fulfillment: ‘Glancing up at the heavens, Hoping against hope when The clouds fill the sky That they wouldn’t roll away again Or cast down torrents and lightening But fulfill and satisfy us like the Rain in October’ What is unexpected and spontaneous is treasured. The poems in the collection reflect a young woman’s perception of the world around her, its wants and strengths, corrosions and purities. Some poems are long, some short. Their perspectives are broad, their range varied covering the elements, human experiences, and emotions and the daily drudge of life. Some poems are very short, resembling the precision of the haiku. Take, for example, the poem titled Blue: You locked the door And wept When no one knocked It seems so simple, so ordinary. But the human situation condensed to a miniscule is so powerfully expressive, so deep in meaning. It is tempting to write on each and every poem, but then it will go beyond review, into critical overview. So, one has to be selective. Thematically, the poems broaden from everyday routines to the universal. There are the very light pieces like 3.a.m. where she humourously comments on a young student’s struggle with her studies. The last poem in the selection deals with her vision of the Poet and poetry. She announces her creed: ‘I am a poet I’m only here to gather things To fill my writing with’ A simple creed, to gather things – to store experience. No political or social roles like Lakdas. She is open to the world. Every event, every object is a stimulus. She repeats: ‘I am a poet I’ll take life’s lemons And write stories In invisible ink’ She responds to life’s events and absorbs them and stamps her poems with an element of mystery. But she is aware of the stark realisms of life and opens them up. In the gifted ones, she presents a situation very common to Sri Lanka, specially true of the education system: the Padding up or building up of individuals through artificial means like tuition, favouration, nepotism, what have you! Her character’s cry here is a cry to be left alone to grow up by one’s own effort without being propped up. She ironically presents the character as unable to swim. The falsity of ‘make believe’ is exposed. Without being allowed free growth, the ‘gifted one’ becomes totally helpless: ‘But now we come upon real battles Sailed into open seas And everyone has learnt already through trials To stay afloat But what about me? I must learn mid – battle everything From the beginning Because you’ve set me up Even when I never learned How to win..... The poem ‘The words of a weary solder’ is another poem that delves deep into human psychology. The soldier is war weary: “I only go to war to end it’ he says. He has no fear of losing, His chosen journey of life – was broken by the call of arms. He only fought, ‘to see the fighting ends’ Life has moved on, leaving him on a battlefield ‘locked in starch’ In very simple words, but with a stark succinctness she suggests the tragedy of war. Aminthika’s concerns with the environment is also powerfully expressed. The poem ‘the last tree falls’ is a telling comment on the devastation of forests. The situation is dramatically etched – Far away are the new towns, building after building – the concrete jungle. Here and now, on the spot is: ‘wooden carcass Now forgotten’ The human vandalism is projected in the “sprawling buildings” which has taken the place of trees. The result is: ‘the dust path burns’ Fire and dust; the burning earth. Her vision is penetratingly mature. In the ‘metamorphosis’, she captures the bare paradox of life – that change is no change – Change is going back to square one. So much clamour, so much noise, but the metamorphosis is going back to the old system. ‘You lie in the wreckage of your past selves’ she says. She compares transformation to ‘a moth’ Yu ‘drift down Until you’ve taken back to where You began’ What more profundity could you seek from a poet? And an eighteen year old in that. In her mastery of the English language, in her deep insights into life and the succinctness with which she crafts her poetry, Aminthika is surely heading towards greatness in her chosen art.

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Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league's biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS' most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing decade, even finishing 26th in the 29-team league last year. But the Galaxy turned everything around this season with a high-scoring new lineup that finished second in the Western Conference and then streaked through the playoffs with a whopping 18 goals in five games to win another crown. Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable charge through the playoffs ended one win shy of its first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win MLS' playoff tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons. He was the MVP of the 2022 MLS Cup Final for the Galaxy's crosstown rival, Los Angeles FC. The Galaxy won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offense impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the Western Conference final. Puig watched the game in a suit, but his teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their fans during the celebration. Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the ninth minute when he ran onto that sublime pass from Brugman and pounded home his 14th MLS goal — including four in the playoffs — in the Ghanaian forward's outstanding first season. Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home the 21st goal of his outstanding year as the Galaxy's striker. Nealis got New York on the scoreboard in the 28th minute when he volleyed home a ball that got loose in LA's penalty area after a corner. The Galaxy's usually shaky defense gave up another handful of good chances before reaching halftime with a tenuous lead. The second half was lively, but scoreless. Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while Gabriel Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose again in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. The Galaxy bench rushed onto the field and prematurely celebrated a victory in the seventh minute of injury time, only to be herded back off for another 30 seconds of play. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of traveling Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club's breakthrough on MLS' biggest stage. The Galaxy's Greg Vanney became the fourth coach to win an MLS title with two clubs. The former Galaxy player also won it all with Toronto in 2017. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier "Chicharito" Hernández rebuilt itself this season with lesser-known young talents from around the world. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and the Ghanaian Paintsil out of Belgium, and the duo combined with incumbent Serbian striker Joveljic to form a potent attack that could outscore almost any MLS opponent. But the Galaxy also relied heavily on Puig, their Catalan catalyst and one of MLS' best players. Puig stayed in last week's game after injuring his knee, and he even delivered the decisive pass to Joveljic for the game's only goal. Sports MLS David Beckham New YorkGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck has been ruled out for the second half of Saturday's SEC Championship Game against Texas after being injured on the final play of the first half. Texas' Trey Moore forced a fumble on Beck's pass attempt, appearing to injure the Georgia quarterback's throwing arm. Beck remained motionless on the field for a short time before joining the team in the locker room. Coach Kirby Smart told ESPN at halftime that Beck was done for the day. During the third quarter, Beck was seen with ice on his right elbow. Beck completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards and was sacked once before exiting. Georgia backup Gunner Stockton entered and led Georgia on a 10-play, 75-yard opening second-half drive, giving the Bulldogs their first lead at 10-6. Bulldogs punter Brett Thorson injured his left knee in the third quarter and was ruled out of the contest. He was taken off on a cart. --Field Level Media

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell Thursday following some potentially discouraging data on the economy . The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% for its fourth loss in the last six days. It’s a pause for the index, which has been rallying toward one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 234 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7% from its record set the day before. A report early in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. A separate update, meanwhile, showed that inflation at the wholesale level, before it reaches U.S. consumers, was hotter last month than economists expected. Neither report points to imminent disaster, but they dilute one of the hopes that’s driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year : Inflation is slowing enough to convince the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, while the economy is remaining solid enough to stay out of a recession. Of the two reports, the weaker update on the job market may be the bigger deal for the market, according to Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley. A surge in egg prices may have been behind the worse-than-expected inflation numbers. “One week doesn’t negate what has been a relatively steady stream of solid labor market data, but the Fed is primed to be sensitive to any signs of a softening jobs picture,” he said. Traders are widely expecting the Fed will ease its main interest rate at its meeting next week. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. A cut next week would have the Fed following other central banks, which lowered rates on Thursday. The European Central Bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, as many investors expected, and the Swiss National Bank cut its policy rate by a steeper half of a percentage point. Following its decision, Switzerland’s central bank pointed to uncertainty about how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory will affect economic policies, as well as about where politics in Europe is heading. Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade. He rang the bell marking the start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to chants of “USA.” On Wall Street, Adobe fell 13.7% and was one of the heaviest weights on the market despite reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company gave forecasts for profit and revenue in its upcoming fiscal year that fell a bit shy of analysts’. Warner Bros. Discovery soared 15.4% after unveiling a new corporate structure that separates its streaming business and film studios from its traditional television business. CEO David Zaslav said the move “enhances our flexibility with potential future strategic opportunities,” raising speculation about a spinoff or sale. Kroger rose 3.2% after saying it would get back to buying back its own stock now that its attempt to merge with Albertsons is off . Kroger’s board approved a program to repurchase up to $7.5 billion of its stock, replacing an existing $1 billion authorization. All told, the S&P 500 fell 32.94 points to 6,051.25. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 234.55 to 43,914.12, and the Nasdaq composite sank 132.05 to 19,902.84. In stock markets abroad, European indexes held relatively steady following the European Central Bank’s cut to rates. Asian markets were stronger. Indexes rose 1.2% in Hong Kong and 0.8% in Shanghai as leaders met in Beijing to set economic plans and targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.6% for its third straight gain of at least 1%, as it pulls back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. In the bond market, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.33% from 4.27% late Wednesday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

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SYDNEY, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Sunday it had dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online. The bill was part of a wide-ranging regulatory crackdown by Australia, where leaders have complained that foreign-domiciled tech platforms are overriding the country's sovereignty, and comes ahead of a federal election due within a year. "Based on public statements and engagements with Senators, it is clear that there is no pathway to legislate this proposal through the Senate," Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said in a statement. Rowland said the bill would have "ushered in an unprecedented level of transparency, holding big tech to account for their systems and processes to prevent and minimise the spread of harmful misinformation and disinformation online". Some four-fifths of Australians wanted the spread of misinformation addressed, said the minister, whose centre-left Labor government has fallen behind the conservative opposition coalition in recent polling . The Liberal-National coalition, as well as the Australian Greens and crossbench senators, all opposed the legislation, Sky News reported. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called the government bill a "half-baked option" in remarks televised on Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Sunday. Industry body DIGI, of which Meta is a member, previously said the proposed regime reinforced an existing anti-misinformation code. Sign up here. Reporting by Sam McKeith in Sydney; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab

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As the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon moves closer to its final chapters, the announcement of its renewal for Seasons 3 and 4 has stirred up excitement among fans. Season 4, which will bring the story to its conclusion, is already confirmed, but questions about its release timeline and plot remain. Here’s everything we know so far about the much-anticipated final season of House of the Dragon. When Will ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 4 Be Released? Following the renewal announcement in August 2023, which confirmed Seasons 3 and 4, fans are eager to know when the final season will hit the screen. The production timeline for Season 3 is expected to begin in early 2025. 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Consequently, the final season, Season 4, may not arrive until 2028, unless filming for both seasons is done consecutively to expedite the proces, as per a report by TV Insider. With filming for Season 2 taking nearly six months, and Season 3 still in pre-production, a two-year gap between seasons seems plausible unless production moves swiftly. Also Read : Big and final insult to Benjamin Netanyahu? Biden picks up anti-Israel book during Black Friday shopping, author says 'it's too late' What Will Happen in Season 4 of ‘House of the Dragon’? While much of the plot for Season 4 remains under wraps, fans can expect dramatic developments based on the trajectory set by Fire & Blood, the book on which the series is based. Season 3 will begin with the explosive Battle of the Gullet, a major event in the war between Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces and Aemond’s (Ewan Mitchell) army. This battle, fought both in the air and at sea, will set the stage for the brutal escalation of the war, which will carry over into Season 4. Season 4 will likely continue this conflict, focusing on the devastating consequences of the Targaryen civil war, also known as the Dance of the Dragons. With Rhaenyra and Daemon (Matt Smith) reconciling in Season 2, their joint struggle to retain the throne will lead to even more treacherous and violent confrontations, in keeping with the brutal nature of House of the Dragon. As the war intensifies, alliances will shift, and casualties will mount, culminating in a bloody conclusion. The Production Timeline for Seasons 3 and 4 The production process for House of the Dragon is set to continue at a similar pace as previous seasons. While Season 1 had 10 episodes and Season 2 was trimmed to 8, it is expected that both Seasons 3 and 4 will follow the same episode count, as mentioned in a report by TV Insider. Co-creator Ryan Condal has emphasized that the dramatic pacing and quality of the storytelling will remain consistent throughout these final seasons, ensuring that the stakes continue to rise. Filming for Season 2 concluded in September 2023, with the season slated for release in June 2024. If the same production cadence continues, fans might see Season 3 premiere in 2026, followed by the final season in 2028, as per a report by TV Insider. However, this timeline could shift if the production team decides to film both seasons back-to-back. Also Read : This bearded man with a $10 million bounty on his head could be the next trouble maker in the Middle east; who is he? Here's all about him What to Expect from the Final Season While much of the plot for Season 4 remains speculative, House of the Dragon will undoubtedly deliver the high-stakes drama and political intrigue that have defined the series. The tension between Rhaenyra and Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) will continue to shape the narrative, with both sides seeking ultimate power. As the civil war rages on, the final season will likely witness the collapse of the Targaryen dynasty and the catastrophic consequences of their internal strife. The Legacy of ‘House of the Dragon’ House of the Dragon has quickly become a fan-favorite series, drawing viewers back to the brutal world of Westeros. With the promise of a compelling conclusion, Season 4 is set to deliver the epic final act of this Targaryen saga. Fans can expect more dragons, more bloodshed, and a fitting conclusion to the Targaryen civil war that will leave a lasting legacy in the Game of Thrones universe. FAQs How long until season 3 of House of the Dragon? With Season 2 of House of the Dragon now concluded, fans are eagerly awaiting Season 3, which is expected to premiere in 2026. 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Alex and Scott connect virtually to record this episode on a Wednesday. The OT win over the Jets was a stresser and the Dolphins D could do little against a QB that hasn’t had a 300 yard day in years, so they are concerned. Jonnu Smith is our hero again and Tua earned this one. Jet’s game talk is well mixed in with the challenge the Dolphins have next: The Texans. These two think it’s going to be a hard road to travel to earn a win in Houston, and explain why. One cool thing has an announcement from Alex and some meandering recommendation on another wine region on the opposite side of the country from Scott.

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Using all your senses in the kitchen may also help strengthen the grey cells. 9 Baking a delicious Victoria sponge or batch of biscuits will not just result in some delicious treats to eat Credit: Getty Whipping up a cake or other homemade goodies from scratch is a great way to deploy the five human senses of smelling, touching, tasting, seeing and hearing simultaneously, which is recognised as a way to enhance brain power. Following a recipe will aid recall and sharpen up decision-making skills, too. And if you do not have a sweet tooth, you do not have to lose out as it does not need to be cake you make. Cooking anything new, from a roast dinner to a curry, which employs your senses together, will be as effective for fine-tuning your cognitive functioning. CHANGE YOUR ROUTE REPEATING the same routines and tasks daily can result in our brain power becoming stagnant and flipping into autopilot. Help to keep your mind fresh and focus sharp by mixing things up a little. 9 Small deviations from stale, familiar routines can exercise the brain as it forces us to concentrate, focus and stimulate thinking Credit: Getty One easy way to do this is by using a different route to get to work or on the school run from Monday to Friday. Or opt for a different mode of transport, such as walking or taking the bus instead of the car. Small deviations from stale, familiar routines, even if it is just going via the scenic route instead of the usual main road, can exercise the brain as it forces us to concentrate, focus and stimulate thinking. WATCH A CHAT SHOW PASS the remote control if you want to help boost your intelligence. Research has found that relaxing on the sofa and enjoying an episode or two of a boxset or some favourite celebrity chat like BBC’s Graham Norton Show could help make you smarter. 9 Enjoying an episode or two of a boxset or some favourite celebrity chat like BBC’s Graham Norton Show could help make you smarter Credit: PA Switching off and zoning out can aid cognitive faculties by exercising the brain area that allows us to daydream, which is particularly important for consolidating our memory. One study by experts at Reading University discovered that just 30 minutes spent watching a teatime chat show improved people’s mental powers, even more than listening to classical music or doing a crossword for the same amount of time. WALK THE DOG A HALF-HOUR walk in the park may boost your memory power for 24 hours, according to the findings of a new study published this week. Experts at University College London discovered that people aged 50 to 83 who did 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as walking or dancing, performed better in memory tests a day later. 9 A half-hour walk in the park may boost your memory power for 24 hours, according to the findings of a new study published this week Credit: Getty These mind-health improvements applied to both short-term memory and longer-term recollections, while the findings also revealed that less time spent sitting down improved the staying power of cognitive function. PLAY BINGO IT is a full house for your frontal lobes as regular visits to the bingo hall are proven to sharpen up your grey matter. Research has shown the memory and cognitive skills required when remembering and searching for numbers, then quickly marking your card, positively affects the way the brain processes information, helping players think more swiftly, stay alert, concentrate harder and strengthen focus. Read more on the Scottish Sun BATTY WEATHER Record-breaking snow & temps on the way for Scotland as expert issues warning GER KIDDING Tottenham fans blast ex-Spurs star as he's spotted wildly celebrating Gers goal 9 Studies have shown that bingo regulars out-performed non-players on tests measuring mental speed Credit: Getty Studies have shown that bingo regulars out-performed non-players on tests measuring mental speed, the ability to scan for information and memory. They discovered that older players even out-performed younger non-players, suggesting that bingo’s brain-boosting impact could contribute to keeping people’s minds sharper for longer periods.