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Mincey scores 27, UMass-Lowell knocks off UMass 96-83Details on Air Force's late-night visit to Reno, where it has played nothing but close games. Kickoff: 8:30 p.m., Mackay Stadium TV/Stream: FS1 – channel 11.1 in Colorado Springs on Comcast/Infinity (Channel 55/775 HD), DirecTV (Channel 219) and Dish (Channel 150). The game will also be streamed through Fox Sports website and app. Broadcast crew: Trent Rush (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst) Radio: KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs, 104.3 the Fan in Denver, SIRUS 387 Air Force broadcast crew: Jim Arthur (play-by-play), Jesse Kurtz (analyst) The Gazette’s Brent Briggeman identifies items of intrigue he’ll be tracking during the game. Can the defense do it again? The offense has been the primary driver of Air Force’s recent turnaround, picking up 47 first downs in the two games and running the clock. But the defense has obviously been a part of that. However, here’s another chance for the defense to show just how good it is. Against Fresno State, the Bulldogs offense was on the field for just 14:52 but averaged 7.5 yards per play. Part of that ability to quickly get off the field In a shutout came from stops, but part came from four scoring drives that averaged just 99 seconds apiece. In a shutout of Oregon State the Falcons were playing against a backup quarterback with only five career pass attempts prior to the game. Nevada, with an offense presumably intact, provides Air Force’s defense another opportunity to show how far is has come this season. Another close game? Air Force and Nevada have made a habit of playing close games, and that has especially been the case in games in Reno. The Falcons are 2-1 at Nevada, losing 45-42 in 2013, winning 45-42 in 2017 and prevailing 41-39 after three overtimes in 2021. The only game for Air Force this season that came down to the final possession was its 21-13 loss to Colorado State. History certainly suggests this could be another. The big picture(s) A two-game winning streak has placed Air Force in position where, if it can win its final two games, if just might land itself in a bowl game as a 5-7 replacement team should the slate not be filled. A loss would eliminate that hope. Also, sophomores have been emerging in recent weeks, with QB Quentin Hayes, OL Alec Falk, OLB David Santiago, ILB Blake Fletcher, DB Lincol Tuioti-Mariner and SS Houston Hendrix among the expected starters this week and fullback Owen Allen serving as the top backup at a prolific position on the offense. Can more sophomores (and juniors) continue to establish themselves, aiding the program as it nears the end of the season? Starting combinations for Air Force’s offensive line this season, only six teams have used more. However, the Falcons have started the same line for the past four games. Air Force’s national rank in rushing yards with 209.4 yards per game. The Falcons have finished in the Top 10 all but once since 1986. They ranked 36th just two weeks ago before running for a combined 614 yards in the past two games. Receptions for Air Force slot receiver Cade Harris, the most in a season for the Falcons since Geraud Sanders had 30 catches in 2019. Players on Nevada’s roster who transferred from teams in power conferences. Nevada’s third-down conversion percentage, the second best in the Mountain West and No. 14 nationally.

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Quinton Mincey had 27 points in UMass-Lowell's 96-83 victory over UMass on Saturday. Mincey added six rebounds for the River Hawks (6-4). Martin Somerville scored 22 points and added five assists. Yuri Covington had 19 points and shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line. Jayden Ndjigue led the way for the Minutemen (3-7) with 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jaylen Curry added 17 points and two steals for UMass. Marqui Worthy finished with 15 points. UMass-Lowell took a 17-13 lead in the first half with a 10-0 run. Led by 12 first-half points from Covington, UMass-Lowell carried a 40-38 lead into the break. UMass-Lowell took the lead for what would be the final time on Xzavier Lino's jump shot with 15:41 left in the contest. His team would outscore UMass by 11 points in the final half. UMass-Lowell plays Wednesday against LIU at home, and UMass hosts UMass-Boston on Saturday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .I'm A Celeb's Dean McCullough 'surprises' viewers in latest Bushtucker TrialWhat a week! On Monday, police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione and charged him in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione’s five-day run from authorities ended after he was spotted eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 300 miles from Manhattan, where Thompson was gunned down on the morning of December 4. Authorities say they found Mangione carrying fake IDs and a 3D-printed “ghost gun,” the model of which is known as the FMDA, or “Free Men Don’t Ask.” Meanwhile, a flood of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey and neighboring states caused so much havoc, it quickly gained federal attention. While many people wondered why the US military couldn’t just shoot down the drones , the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and independent experts say the drone mystery may not be much of a mystery , and the drones are probably mostly just airplanes. As for more terrestrial threats, we dove into the far-right realm of “Active Clubs,” small groups of young, fitness-focused men who are steeped in extremist ideology and linked to several violent attacks. While the man who helped invent the Active Club network, Robert Rundo, was sentenced in federal court this week, Active Clubs around the world are proliferating. Finally, we investigated cheating schemes that use tiny cameras to gain an illicit edge in poker , and we interrogated the ways humans will use generative AI to make the world a more dangerous place . But that’s not all. Each week, we round up the privacy and security news we didn’t cover in depth ourselves. Click the headlines to read the full stories. And stay safe out there. Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Found Saving Credit Card and Social Security Numbers Back in May, Microsoft jubilantly announced Recall, an AI feature for some Windows PCs that silently takes screenshots every five seconds and then allows you to easily search through the resulting digital footprint. Forgotten where you saw a recipe online? Tapping a couple of keywords into Recall could, in theory, find the dish again. It didn’t take long for the privacy and security community to find gaping holes in the feature . In response, Microsoft delayed Recall’s launch and eventually made some significant changes —such as making Recall opt-in rather than on by default, better encrypting information captured by Recall, and adding authentication to access data that it stored. Recall finally launched for some users this month. However, this week, testing of Recall by Tom’s Hardware demonstrated that a key safeguard put in place by Microsoft can still fail. With a Recall setting called “filter sensitive information” turned on, Tom’s Hardware’s tests found that it still took screenshots of some sensitive information—such as credit card numbers and Social Security numbers. When the publication typed a credit card number and a username and password into a Notepad window, they were gathered in the screenshots. “Similarly, when I filled out a loan application PDF in Microsoft Edge, entering a social security number, name and DOB, Recall captured that,” Avram Piltch writes . The tool, however, didn’t record details when they were entered on a couple of online stores. Microsoft pointed to its product information that says the system will get better over time and that people should report if sensitive information is captured by Recall. While that may be the case, it’s unlikely that any system can correctly determine what is and isn’t sensitive every time. And that could make it a bigger target for hackers. 14 North Koreans Identified and Indicted as Fraudulent IT Workers For years, North Korean nationals posing as tech workers have tried to get hired by global businesses so they can send their wages back to help the Hermit Kingdom pay for its nuclear programs. Increasingly, some companies are revealing they were targeted, and investigators are unravelling the schemes. This week, the US government indicted 14 North Koreans for their alleged role in generating $88 million , stealing sensitive business information, and attempting to use that information to extort more payments from companies. To get hired, the FBI alleges, the IT workers stole real identities, paid people in the US to use their home Wi-Fi connections, or paid them to attend job interviews. Researchers from Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant who focus on North Korea say that in recent months they’ve seen IT workers following through on leaking sensitive data and demanding more cryptocurrency than ever before—although, they say this desperation could be a sign of the schemes becoming less effective. Cleo File-sharing Software Exploited to Spread Cybercriminal Malware File-sharing software firm Cleo this week warned customers to implement a new security patch to prevent a wave of intrusions by cybercriminals actively exploiting a vulnerability in its code. Researchers at security firm Huntress Labs told news outlet Recorded Future that at least two dozen organizations have already been breached by the hackers exploiting the Cleo flaw. Huntress has found a sample of malware found on those victims’ networks it calls Malichus, and says it appears to have been used by a sophisticated hacker group. Huntress also noted that Blue Yonder, a software firm breached by the Termite ransomware gang in November, had a vulnerable instance of Cleo’s software exposed on its network, and some evidence suggests the same cybercrime group may now be using the software’s vulnerability to hit other victims. Cleo first released a patch for the bug currently being exploited in October, but hackers appear to have circumvented it, and the company is urging customers to apply its new patch now. US Sanctions Chinese Hackers Who Allegedly Hijacked Thousands of Firewalls For five years, UK cybersecurity firm Sophos engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious group of Chinese hackers targeting the company’s firewalls as a vector to break into its customers’ networks, as WIRED chronicled in October . Sophos went so far as to download surveillance “implants” to its devices that the hackers were testing to better monitor and preempt their intrusion techniques—and to gain more information about who they were and where they operated. Now, following Sophos’s revelations, those hackers have been hit with sanctions from the US government, and one of them has been indicted by name. Sichuan Silence Information Technology, based in Chengdu, and an alleged hacker named Guan Tianfeng are accused of hijacking 81,000 firewalls by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability that Guan is said to have discovered. Sichuan Silence, a known seller of disinformation tools to the Chinese government, and Guan are accused of targeting 23,000 firewalls in the US specifically, 36 of which were used in US critical infrastructure networks. The US State Department also issued a $10 million bounty for information about the company or Guan.

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New Delhi: Switzerland has decided to withdraw the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted to India, leading to higher taxes for Indian businesses operating in the country. Starting January 1, 2025, Indian companies will face a 10 per cent withholding tax on dividends, marking a significant change in the tax landscape between the two nations. This decision follows a ruling by the Indian Supreme Court in October 2023 regarding a tax dispute involving Nestlé, the Swiss food giant. Why Switzerland Withdrew The MFN Status?The MFN clause in the tax treaty between India and Switzerland previously allowed Indian businesses to enjoy reduced tax rates based on Switzerland’s treaties with other countries. However, the Supreme Court ruled that such benefits could not be automatically extended to India without explicit notification under Indian tax laws. Following this ruling, Switzerland’s Federal Department of Finance (DFF) announced the suspension of the MFN clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India. As a result, Indian entities will no longer benefit from the lower tax rates previously applied under the MFN provision. Implications For Indian BusinessesThe withdrawal of the MFN clause means Indian companies operating in Switzerland will face higher taxes on income earned in the European nation. For instance, the withholding tax on dividends will rise to 10 per cent, significantly impacting Indian firms in sectors such as finance, manufacturing, and technology. Previously, the MFN provision allowed Indian businesses to benefit from tax rates as low as 5 per cent due to Switzerland’s agreements with countries like Colombia and Lithuania. With this provision removed, Indian businesses may need to adjust their tax planning strategies to offset the increased liabilities. The Legal BackdropThe issue stems from a tax dispute involving Nestlé, where the Delhi High Court initially ruled in favor of India benefiting from Switzerland’s treaties with other nations. However, the Supreme Court overturned this decision, clarifying that changes in tax rates under international agreements cannot be applied retroactively unless officially notified under Section 90 of India’s Income Tax Act. This interpretation has led Switzerland to revoke its unilateral application of the MFN clause, thus ending the preferential tax treatment for Indian companies. Also Read: Vishal Mega Mart, Mobikwik, And Sai Life Sciences IPO: How Investors Responded To The 3 Offerings? Check Economic And Trade RelationsThe tax changes come at a time when India and Switzerland are strengthening trade ties. In 2023, India signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland. The agreement focuses on boosting trade and investment in goods, services, and intellectual property. While the withdrawal of the MFN status poses challenges, the broader opportunities under TEPA and India’s ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union may help Indian businesses navigate these changes. What’s Next For Indian Companies?With the new tax structure taking effect in 2025, Indian businesses are likely to reassess their strategies. Companies may explore alternative investment routes or renegotiate agreements with Swiss counterparts to reduce the tax burden. Although the loss of MFN status adds short-term hurdles, experts believe that India’s broader trade engagements with Europe could pave the way for long-term economic growth and expanded opportunities for Indian businesses. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Economy, Business Economy and around the world.

What happens when 'The Simpsons' join 'Monday Night Football'? Find out during Bengals-CowboysTelecom Review Leaders' Summit: The World's First 5G-A Region Sets Sail For The Mobile AI EraWhat's On Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard: who had the highest score from judges in week 12 - who is at the bottom By Matthew Mohan-Hickson Technology and TV writer Comment Published 7th Dec 2024, 20:12 GMT Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Some massive scores were awarded by the judges 💃 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. Strictly Come Dancing is in its semi-final for 2024. Just five couples remain - and are battling it out for a place in the final. The judges have scored the dances - now it is over to the public. Strictly Come Dancing put its stars through the ringer in week 12. The five remaining couples had to dance twice on Saturday (December 7) night. Despite the challenge being doubled, some of the couples more than rose to the occasion. Two different stars secured perfect scores from the judges in the semi-final. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The lines are open for the public and they will get to help decide which couples will go straight through to next week’s final - and which will face the dance-off. Fans will find out all in Sunday’s (December 8) result show. Stay up-to-date with the latest UK news and culture with our free UK Today newsletter. Who had the highest score after the first dance? The Strictly hosts. | Getty JLS star JB Gill scored a whopping 39 from the judges for his first dance of the evening. It was the highest score for the first dance. Sarah and Vito received a 36, while Tasha and Aljaz were awarded a 35. Bookies favourite Chris found himself only scoring 33 for his first dance, while Pete Wicks improved on the week before and scored a 32. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What was the highest score for the second dance? For the second dances of the night, the celebrities really took their performances to the next level. The judges handed out a perfect 40 (meaning all four judges scored 10) on two occasions. JB and Lauren managed to one up their already impressive score from the first round, getting a 40 for their salsa. Tasha and Aljaz also earned a perfect score from the judges - adding a 40 to go with their previous 35. Read More Strictly Come Dancing 2024: what are the dances for week 12? Full list of song choices Strictly Come Dancing 2024: what time does the semi-final start - and how many times do they dance? Strictly Come Dancing 2024 elimination order: which week celebrities went home Chris and Dianne’s Viennese waltz to Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters, impressed the judges more and scored a 36 - with 9s across the board. Sarah and Vito bagged a second 36 of the night for their second dance. Finishing the night off was Pete and Jowita, who danced to Bittersweet Symphony. The judges scored them a 33. What does the leaderboard look like? After the judges scores, the leaderboard looked like this: JB & Lauren - 79 Tasha & Aljaz - 75 Sarah & Vito - 72 Chris & Diane - 69 Pete & Jowita - 65 Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But it is all still to play for as the voting is now open and the public will help to decide which celebs will make it through to the final next week. A dance-off will take place between the two stars who find themselves at the bottom and the judges will pick who will go home and just miss out on the final. Who impressed you the most on Strictly Come Dancing tonight? Share your thoughts by emailing me: [email protected] . Continue Reading Related topics: BBC Strictly Come Dancing Boost Comment Comment Guidelines National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

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