Southfield, Michigan, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Acceptance Corporation (Nasdaq: CACC) (referred to as the “Company”, “Credit Acceptance”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) has been named one of the Best Places to Work in IT by Computerworld for the 10 th year. Credit Acceptance ranked #8 among midsize companies. This award recognizes companies with comprehensive tech-led strategies that foster an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace. “Our Engineering team continues to be at the forefront of many key initiatives. Together, team members have shown incredible effort, dedication, and collaboration while driving change to modernize the way we work,” said Ravi Mohan, Chief Technology Officer. “As we strengthen our foundational technologies, maximize the use of automation, and bring new ideas to life, we are providing value to our customers faster and fueling business growth in service of our mission to make car ownership possible for everyone.” The contributions of Credit Acceptance’s Engineering team are deeply embedded in the Company’s focus on collaboration and day-to-day improvements that benefit everyone we serve. One example of this is the “Test Drive” program, which provides potential dealers firsthand experience with Credit Acceptance’s software, boosting dealer engagement, and expanding reach across communities. Additionally, the team continues to innovate in support of the Company’s remote-first working environment, bringing new tools and technologies forward to better enable the productivity of team members. Credit Acceptance is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by team members. This year, the Company has received four honors from Great Place to Work ® and Fortune : we have been ranked 39 th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For ® (the tenth time we have been included on this list), 29 th in Best Workplaces for Women (the sixth time we’ve been included), 50 th in the Best Workplaces for Millennials (the eighth time we have been included), and 13 th in the 2024 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance (the tenth time we have been included). In addition, Credit Acceptance has been named a Top Workplaces USA award winner for the fourth consecutive year, a Most Loved Workplace ® for 2024 in several categories by the Best Practice Institute, and a Newsweek America’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplace ® for 2024, among many others. About Credit Acceptance We make vehicle ownership possible by providing innovative financing solutions that enable automobile dealers to sell vehicles to consumers regardless of their credit history. Our financing programs are offered through a nationwide network of automobile dealers who benefit from sales of vehicles to consumers who otherwise could not obtain financing; from repeat and referral sales generated by these same customers; and from sales to customers responding to advertisements for our financing programs, but who actually end up qualifying for traditional financing. Without our financing programs, consumers are often unable to purchase vehicles, or they purchase unreliable ones. Further, as we report to the three national credit reporting agencies, an important ancillary benefit of our programs is that we provide consumers with an opportunity to improve their lives by improving their credit score and move on to more traditional sources of financing. Credit Acceptance is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol CACC. For more information, visit creditacceptance.com. About Computerworld Computerworld is the leading technology media brand empowering enterprise users and their managers, helping them create business advantage by skillfully exploiting today's abundantly powerful web, mobile and desktop applications. Computerworld also offers guidance to IT managers tasked with optimizing client systems—and helps businesses revolutionize the customer and employee experience with new collaboration platforms. Computerworld's award-winning website ( www.computerworld.com ), strategic marketing solutions and research forms the hub of the world's largest global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT vendors to engage this audience. Computerworld is published by Foundry.Report: Leadership needed to address quantum threat mitigationA fateful night in Monterey: Drinking, conservative banter, sexual assault allegationssg777 live sg777 login 。

Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State's Michael Van Buren Jr., Wisconsin's Braedyn Locke and Cal’s Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal . Mensah, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility remaining, told ESPN on Wednesday he has transferred to Duke. He attended the Blue Devils men's basketball game against Incarnate Word on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils (9-3) will face Mississippi in the Gator Bowl, but without 2024 starting quarterback Maalik Murphy and backup Grayson Loftis, who also entered the portal. Mensah, viewed as one of the top players in the portal, threw for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns and completed 65.9% of his passes. He led the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and the American Athletic Conference championship game, where they lost 35-14 to Army. Tulane will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl on Sunday. Van Buren, Mendoza and Locke announced on social media they had entered the portal. Van Buren started eight games as a true freshmen for the Bulldogs. He threw for 1,886 yards on 55% passing with 16 total touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Bulldogs (2-10, 0-8 Southeastern Conference). He took over as the starter when Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in a 45-28 loss to Florida on Sept. 21. Shapen has said he plans to return next season. Van Buren, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound passer from St. Frances Academy in Maryland, had two 300-yard performances for the Bulldogs, including 306 yards and three touchdown passes in a 41-31 road loss against Georgia. Mendoza threw for 3,004 yards in 2024 with 16 TDs, six interceptions and a 68.7 completion percentage. “For the sake of my football future this is the decision I have reached,” he posted. Locke passed for 1,936 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for Wisconsin this season. He said he will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next school. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballJanuary's comedy shows include Martin Lawrence at Atlantic City and a murder mystery dinner show

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PHILADELPHIA , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is implementing the Epic Payer Platform with health systems and providers in its network to streamline data exchange, close gaps in care, and improve health outcomes for members. Epic Payer Platform is part of Epic, a global healthcare technology company. The platform helps facilitate data exchange and workflow processes for providers and health plans, giving them the insights they need to make care decisions while also saving them time. "We're excited about the implementation of Epic Payer Platform with Drexel Medicine , Jefferson Health , Main Line Health , and Penn Medicine being the first to join us in this transformation. We look forward to more of our health care partners signing on as well," said Michael Vennera , executive vice president and chief strategy, technology, and operations officer at Independence Blue Cross . "We expect the platform to transform how we coordinate care for our members with automatic sharing of information with our members' doctors. There are also anticipated cost savings to both IBX and the health systems and providers on the platform due to decreasing administrative burden, avoiding unnecessary admissions and emergency department visits, and improving preventive care." Some key improvements that IBX expects to see in the not-so-distant future from this implementation include: "The integration of the Epic Payer Platform with Independence Blue Cross will significantly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive and efficient care to our patients, ensuring better health outcomes and streamlined operations," said John S. Potts , DO, FAAFP, assistant chief medical information officer at Main Line Health. In the long-term future, IBX expects its use of Epic Payer Platform to lead to automating prior authorization requests and updates, improving efficiency and reducing delays. Other activities that IBX anticipates happening in the future include: "We are excited to modernize our partnership with Independence Blue Cross via their Epic Payer Platform integration. These efforts aim to improve patient health outcomes, reduce provider burden, and grow digitally shared patient data," Nathalie S. May , MD, FACP, professor of medicine and chief quality officer at Drexel University College of Medicine. IBX is working with health systems and providers in the region who are already utilizing Epic's EHR system to implement the platform in a phased approach. This implementation of Epic Payer Platform complements IBX's existing work with HealthShare Exchange , a platform that allows health insurers and different types of providers (e.g., community providers, health systems, community-based organizations, etc.), who may or may not use Epic, to share clinical records to make patient care more informed. Member privacy and confidentiality is a top priority for IBX. IBX is working with Epic to safeguard clinical information utilizing physical, administrative, and technical safeguards as required by HIPAA. About Independence Blue Cross: Independence Blue Cross is the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania . For more than 85 years, we have been enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. We deliver innovative and competitively priced health care products and services; pioneer new ways to reward doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals for coordinated, quality care; and support programs and events that promote wellness. To learn more, visit ibx.com . Connect with us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and Instagram . Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. CONTACT: Diana Quattrone 215-815-7828 (cell) Diana.Quattrone@ibx.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/independence-blue-cross-launches-epic-payer-platform-to-transform-care-coordination-and-boost-member-health-outcomes-302314517.html SOURCE Independence Blue CrossThe Pittsburgh Steelers' offense was dormant until the fourth quarter of their win over the Cleveland Browns. Until they scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter, it had been seven quarters since the Steelers scored a touchdown. For the team, that is just about rock bottom, even if they sustained drives and have continued to sustain drives at a much higher clip this year than last season. The last time that Pittsburgh did not score a touchdown for over seven quarters was in 2018 and 2019 to round out that season. Between the end of their 2018 season and the start of their 2019 season, it took them over six quarters to get the ball into the end zone. During that stretch, Matt McCrane and Chris Boswell hit field goals. Pittsburgh would take until the next week to scratch that trend against the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers waited over 100 minutes before scoring two touchdowns in just over a minute of game time in the fourth quarter against the Browns. They will have to hope that sparks them to wins, especially as the schedule gets even more daunting throughout the rest of the season. BETTING: Check out our guide to the best PA sportsbooks , where our team of sports betting experts has reviewed the experience, payout speed, parlay options and quality of odds for multiple sportsbooks. More Pittsburgh Steelers News NFL admits referees made correct call on controversial ruling in Steelers' loss to Browns Browns social media account takes shot at T.J. 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Barclays PLC raised its stake in HCI Group, Inc. ( NYSE:HCI – Free Report ) by 77.3% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 15,501 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after buying an additional 6,756 shares during the quarter. Barclays PLC’s holdings in HCI Group were worth $1,659,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Point72 DIFC Ltd bought a new position in HCI Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its stake in shares of HCI Group by 80.9% during the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 398 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $43,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares during the period. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of HCI Group by 49.1% in the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 911 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $98,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the period. CWM LLC boosted its stake in HCI Group by 34.2% during the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,240 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $133,000 after buying an additional 316 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of HCI Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $201,000. 86.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. HCI Group Price Performance NYSE HCI opened at $117.42 on Friday. HCI Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $81.35 and a fifty-two week high of $126.50. The firm has a market cap of $1.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.81 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.47 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $114.89 and its two-hundred day moving average is $103.12. HCI Group Dividend Announcement Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have recently weighed in on HCI. Truist Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price objective on shares of HCI Group in a research note on Tuesday, December 17th. Compass Point restated a “neutral” rating and set a $120.00 price objective (up from $119.00) on shares of HCI Group in a research report on Monday, October 21st. JMP Securities reissued a “market outperform” rating and set a $145.00 price objective on shares of HCI Group in a research report on Tuesday, October 15th. Finally, Oppenheimer increased their price objective on HCI Group from $140.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $140.00. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on HCI Group HCI Group Profile ( Free Report ) HCI Group, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the property and casualty insurance, insurance management, reinsurance, real estate, and information technology businesses in Florida. It provides residential insurance products, such as homeowners, fire, flood, and wind-only insurance to homeowners, condominium owners, and tenants for properties, as well as offers reinsurance programs. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding HCI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for HCI Group, Inc. ( NYSE:HCI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for HCI Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for HCI Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .NEW YORK — After another special teams disaster in the Pinstripe Bowl, Nebraska faces what coach Matt Rhule called a “complete and total overhaul” with the unit in the offseason. Rhule did not say whether that overhaul would include replacing special teams coordinator Ed Foley, a longtime Rhule aide who just finished his second year in the role. NU won the game 20-15 and successfully pulled of a fake punt pass from Brian Buschini to Isaac Gifford that converted a fourth down into a first down. It was, in essence, Nebraska’s one special teams bright spot of the day. Buschini had a fourth quarter punt blocked and returned to the NU 2, which quickly became a Boston College touchdown. After Nebraska’s second touchdown of the game, Buschini couldn’t handle a wayward snap that turned into a blocked extra point and, after a BC return, two points for the Eagles. People are also reading... Without those two plays, Boston College only scored six total points. Nebraska special teams contributed to the 13-10 loss at Iowa and nearly led to a loss to Rutgers earlier this year. “It wasn’t very good,” Rhule said in the bowels of Yankee Stadium. “You can’t get a blocked punt. I didn’t necessarily see how it happened...we’ve had snapping issues all year long, and I think we’ve tried to address that for next year.” NU signed New Hampshire transfer long snapper Kevin Gallic in December to replace the Husker duo of Camden Witucki and Aidan Flege. Snapping issues contributed to Nebraska trying — and failing to execute — a fake field goal run play from Boston College’s 8. Buschini, as the holder, came nowhere near the end zone. “Obviously should’ve just dropped back and thrown it again,” Rhule said. “But we had the numbers there and the (Boston College) kid just made a good play.” For Nebraska to be “where we want to be next year” — that is, competing for the College Football Playoff, Rhule said, the team has to be a “little better in some areas” on defense and “really improve” on offense, which Rhule believes is happening under new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. “Special teams, we need a complete and total overhaul of that,” Rhule said. “We have to be better at that. I put those things on my shoulders to get it done. It has not been good this year.” According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Nebraska ranks 105th out of 134 teams in special teams efficiencies headed into the Pinstripe Bowl. Boston College ranked 110th. Photos: Nebraska football vs. Boston College in Pinstripe Bowl — Dec. 28 Nebraska players stand on the stage covered in confetti after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. From left, Nebraska's Joey Mancino (67) celebrates with teammate Cayden Echternach (48) after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field in celebration after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher (0) shakes confetti out of his hair after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates as the trophy is awarded after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59), left, hugs Nebraska's Bryce Benhart (54) after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) places a hat on head coach Matt Rhule after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule celebrates after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) and Heinrich Haarberg (10) embrace after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) runs around the outfield fencing after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) places a hat on head coach Matt Rhule after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) and Heinrich Haarberg (10) embrace after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) runs around the outfield fencing after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule celebrates after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. From right, Nebraska's Derek Branch (24) celebrates with Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) after Jeudy’s tackle on the punt return during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) tackles Boston College's Jeremiah Franklin (17) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher (0) and Ty Robinson (9) celebrate after a good defensive play during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band cheers during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl between Nebraska and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Ben Scott (66) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Gage Stenger (47), left, and Vincent Genatone (30), right, celebrate with Elijah Jeudy (16) after Jeudy’s tackle on the punt return during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) tackles Boston College's Jeremiah Franklin (17) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Ben Scott (66) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) motions to the crowd after a stop against Boston College during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) motions to the crowd after a stop against Boston College during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien watches on during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Evan Taylor (37) tackles Boston College's Lewis Bond (11) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Boston College's Grayson James (14) throws the ball during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) tackles Boston College's Grayson James (14) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) tackles Boston College's Grayson James (14) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (16) tackles Boston College's Cameron Martinez (29) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) celebrates after a touchdown against Boston College during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) stretches out for the first down as he is tackled by Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) is tackled by Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) and KP Price (20) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as Nebraska's Ben Scott (66) blocks Boston College's Bryce Steele (2) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. A look inside Yankee Stadium during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl between Nebraska and Boston College in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. A look inside Yankee Stadium during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl between Nebraska and Boston College in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. A look inside Yankee Stadium during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl between Nebraska and Boston College in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Bryce Benhart (54) lifts up teammate Kwinten Ives (28) after Ives’ touchdown during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Luke Lindenmeyer (44) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Justin Evans (51) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's John Hohl (90) kicks in an extra point during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska fans wave as the Nebraska bus pulls up to Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska fans gather in the Dugout BX bar ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Boston College in New York. Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska fans watch on during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) reaches out but misses the pass ahead of Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's MJ Sherman (48) attempts to tackle Boston College's Dino Tomlin (13) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Boston College's Reed Harris (4) makes a catch during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (3) and John Bullock (5) stop Boston College's Turbo Richard (27) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (1) celebrates after a stop against Boston College during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks to an official during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball against Boston College's George Rooks (91) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Boston College's KP Price (20) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) makes a catch against Boston College's Max Tucker (13) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) makes a catch against Boston College's Max Tucker (13) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska fans look on during the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Boston College on Saturday at Yankee Stadium in New York. Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) catches the ball during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska football players stand together during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (15) holds the ball during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska fans walk up to the gates at Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska fans take shelter from the rain outside of Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Nebraska bus pulls up to Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Nebraska fans wave as the Nebraska bus pulls up to Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. 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Andy Murray is set to make his return to tennis just months after retiring - but in a surprising new role. The three-time Grand Slam champion will coach Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in January. Djokovic confirmed the news on social media with a video captioned: "He never liked retirement anyway." In the clip, the world number seven explained: "We played each other since we were boys, 25 years of being rivals, of pushing each other beyond our limits. "We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. I thought our story may be over, - turns out it has one final chapter. "It's time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner." Meanwhile, Murray said: "I'm going to be joining Novak's team in the off-season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open. "I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals." The pair will begin working together during the off-season as Djokovic prepares for the first Grand Slam of 2025. Next year's Australian Open in Melbourne gets underway on January 12 and runs for two weeks. Djokovic is a 10-time winner of the event, most recently in 2023. Of those triumphs, four saw him beat Murray in the final at Rod Laver Arena. The British tennis icon hung up his racquet earlier this year after an illustrious career. His final match came alongside Dan Evans in the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics. More to follow.Princely Umanmielen’s return to the Swamp ends with a loss and a police escort

With so many smart home brands in the market, it can be difficult to monitor each one for security. After all, even popular brands haven't been immune to issues. In fact, a 2022 study revealed several potential vulnerabilities in the Amazon Echo, including hackers eavesdropping on private conversations and getting control of them via the smart assistant Alexa's Skills. On some days, your robot vacuum can be one of your favorite things in your home because it helps you pick up the endless amount of pet hair. However, on others, they can be a source of stress, especially when hackers take them over and start using the microphone to say some nasty things or access the camera. Just this year, Global News even reported how many owners of the Ecovacs Deebot X2 experienced these things and more due to a security flaw. In many ways, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a double-edged sword. Thankfully, this doesn't mean you're doomed to go back to life before the age of smart devices. While there are definitely some things that are up to the manufacturer (and out of your hands), there are still some easy things you can do to make sure your home remains a safe space that isn't compromised by bad actors. To manage your smart home security, there are two main things you need to look at: The Wi-Fi network and the actual smart devices. Here are some tips to manage them. Have you ever visited a friend or family member's home that you've never been to before and suddenly found yourself connected to the Wi-Fi? Well, it might be because they never changed their default password, which can be true even for you if your internet service provider uses generic passwords during their installation process. Using default Wi-Fi names and passwords can increase your security risks in your home (and possibly with your smart home devices). For example, it mentions that hackers can use specific tools designed to exploit vulnerabilities in specific routers, which can sometimes be indicated by the Wi-Fi name. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to change your Wi-Fi password , as well as its name. Apart from making sure you replace it with a strong, difficult-to-guess password, quarterly password changes can improve security. While you're at it, you may want to change your router's default password as well. In many cases, these come with variations of "admin" or "password' which anyone can guess. Plus, if any mischievous neighbors get the wrong idea, you can end up dealing with everything from malware to handing them access to your personal files. To change your router password to something a little more difficult to guess, you can either use the app that came with it or log in via its console and change it through the settings. Since the router acts like a gateway to all the connected devices in your home, making sure it's fortified should be at the top of your list. Because of this, the next step is to enable your router to handle existing vulnerabilities via software updates and security patches. In addition, we've also talked about the ideal time to replace your router and the multiple factors you need to take into consideration when deciding to do so. Depending on the manufacturer, it usually happens around the two to five-year mark. These days, newer routers utilize the WPA3 standard, which adds more security features to your router's arsenal. Released in 2018, it is the most updated generation of Wi-Fi security protocol that was required for all Wi-Fi Certified routers two years later, in 2020. Compared to its predecessor, the WPA2, the WPA3 sets itself apart with enhanced password and data protection, as well as improved connectivity features. If your router was purchased before 2020, you can check out our recommendations for the best affordable Wi-Fi routers to help you make a decision. And if you feel bad getting rid of something that is still working, there are still a lot of uses for old Wi-Fi routers . So, just because it's not ideal as your primary router does not mean it needs to go to the junkyard. Aside from using it as a Wi-Fi extender, you can also use it for other suggestions in this list. When it comes to smart home safety, it's the responsibility of everyone in your household to practice good internet safety habits. In many ways, you're only as secure as the least secure person in your environment. However, not everyone who visits your home will be as careful or have good intentions. Regardless, in some cases, you may need to give visitors access to your Wi-Fi connection, such as service workers, new friends, or distant family members. Unfortunately, giving people you don't necessarily trust access to your home Wi-Fi can put you at risk, especially if they have bad intentions. One way to still be able to give guests access to the internet while reducing possible risks to your home is by setting up a guest Wi-Fi network . A guest Wi-Fi network will let people go online while still maintaining a degree of separation from your personal or smart home devices. Aside from its own Wi-Fi name and password, you can also manage other network-related resources for your separate guest Wi-Fi network, such as parental controls, time limits, or controlling bandwidth. And if you're worried about making your password difficult to type, you give them the option to connect to the guest Wi-Fi via QR code as well. If you decide to upgrade to a newer router, you can also use your old Wi-Fi router to serve as your guest Wi-Fi router instead. Similar to adding a guest network, you might also want to consider moving some smart devices to a different Wi-Fi network. Unlike computers, smart home devices don't usually have antivirus capabilities built-in. Not to mention, some gadgets can be more prone to getting viruses than others, like smart TVs. In 2019, Samsung even issued advice to regularly scan their smart TVs for malware , which caught a lot of owners by surprise. For this reason, they are often used as a gateway used by hackers to access other devices, which are more difficult to breach, in your home. To add a layer between your less secure smart-home devices, you can opt to partition your Wi-Fi. Once you do this, some of your smart home devices essentially live on a different network from your other devices that can contain more sensitive information, like your computers or mobile phones. Similar to the guest Wi-Fi setup, this can be done with the help of a second router dedicated specifically to your riskier smart home devices. Depending on the specific smart home device, the steps to change the Wi-Fi network they're connected to will be different, but we do have a nice guide for changing the Wi-Fi network on Google Home devices. After partitioning, you should also consider encrypting your Wi-Fi network, especially the one to which your gadgets with critical details are connected, so that any breaches can be better contained. Given that the number of American homes with smart devices has been growing more and more each year, it may take some time to secure all your smart devices. That said, one free way to secure your home with a lot of smart devices is simply by making sure you manage your passwords well. When choosing strong passwords, you can make it more difficult for hackers to crack them with their existing tools, which can make you less of a target. To help you remember your more complex passwords, you can even use a password manager. If you don't know how to choose the right one for you, we've listed some of the best password managers for Android and iPhone . In addition, as much as possible, it's important to have 2-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) in place too. In the past, we've also discussed the importance of adding multiple verification methods to keep your smart home locks safe from hackers. With multi-factor authentication, hackers will not be able to fully log in to your account even if they get your username and password from data breaches. We have a pretty comprehensive list of things that you should do right away if you think you've been hacked . With how fast technology is progressing, it's not surprising that smart home manufacturers release better versions of their products each year. While many products can definitely still work for years after upgraded versions are released, some manufacturers introduce sneaky tricks to get people to buy more things, including no longer offering firmware updates. At best, a lack of support can just mean minor inconveniences, like not being able to access the latest features or experiencing marginal issues with performance. However, at worst, it can open a can of worms, especially since critical security patches may no longer be deployed. For example, Google discontinued its Chromecast lineup earlier this year, so users can expect the rest of the models to follow in the path of the Chromecast (1st gen), which no longer gets security updates. That said, while we've listed several things you can try to keep your smart home less prone to hacking, it's important to know that your internet habits play a huge role in your overall safety as well. After all, while smart devices can be a hacker's entry into your home, it's not the only way. So, if you haven't already, make sure to be mindful of your browsing, the apps that you download, and the links that you click. In addition, you can also do regular updates for your computer's programs and invest in a good VPN.