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Georgia and Florida State to face off for the first time in nearly 21 years at Orange Bowl

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

Orange Bowl: No. 6 Georgia (12-1, SEC) vs. No. 4 Florida State (13-0, ACC), Dec. 30, 4 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)Line: Georgia by 19 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Georgia leads 6-4-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Florida State gets a chance to finish 14-0 and potentially lay claim to a split national championship, plus get the last word on those who said the team didn’t belong in the College Football Playoff. Georgia’s senior class would get a school-record 50th win if the Bulldogs prevail, and this would be the third consecutive season of 13 or more wins for the program.KEY MATCHUPFlorida State’s offensive line against Georgia’s defensive front. The Seminoles’ depth chart has been decimated by injuries, opt-outs and players going into the transfer portal, but a decent amount of continuity exists on the offensive line. And since every offensive play starts there, it has to at least give the Seminoles some hope.PLAYERS TO WATCHGeorgia: QB Carson Beck ne...

After missing CFP, Georgia and Florida State reset for a trip to the Orange Bowl

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State and Georgia players have said all the right things this week. They’re happy to be in South Florida. They’re aware of the Orange Bowl’s history. They’re eager for the opportunities that await them on Saturday.What’s unsaid is this: “But.”Let’s be honest: Neither the fourth-ranked Seminoles (13-0, No. 5 CFP rankings) nor the sixth-ranked Bulldogs (12-1, No. 6 CFP) really wanted to be here, for obvious reasons. They’d rather be at the Sugar Bowl or the Rose Bowl, competing in the College Football Playoff, having a chance to make the national championship game. But Georgia lost a game, Florida State lost a quarterback, and here they are, set to face off on Saturday in an Orange Bowl that oddsmakers believe will be a rout for the Bulldogs to enjoy.“There’s going to be times in life where things don’t go the right way or the way that you expected them to go or maybe even what you’ve earned,” Florida...

Falls Church launching first-ever Restaurant Week

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

The Falls restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia. (Courtesy City of Falls Church) The Falls restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia. (Courtesy City of Falls Church) Restaurant Weeks have become ubiquitous around the Washington region, but Falls Church, Virginia, is going all-in on its first ever Restaurant Week.The City of Falls Church said it will give local diners a chance to save while getting a taste of “The Little City.”Falls Church Restaurant Week will include more than 40 participating restaurants in a two-square-mile area. The “week” will actually span 10 days, running from Jan. 19 to 28.Unlike many Restaurant Week promotions, where restaurants offer equally-priced prix fixe menus, resta...

Fisker, BGC Group rise; Hut 8 falls, Friday, 12/29/2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday:Boeing Co. (BA), down 48 cents to $259.87.The airplane builder is asking airlines to inspect 737 MAX planes for potential problems with the rudder control system.Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), down $1.35 to $138.88.Google’s parent company reportedly settled a lawsuit over browser tracking and privacy.Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), down $6.74 to $488.48.The chipmaker reportedly launched an advanced gaming chip to comply with U.S. export restrictions to China.Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM), up 11 cents to $54.22.The maker of engineered products for the aerospace industry announced the completion of several debt actions.Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX), up $1.56 to $57.84.The medical device maker started a study of its Farapulse system as an initial treatment for persistent irregular heartbeat.Hut 8 Corp. (HUT), down $2.54 to $13.59.The Bitcoin miner received court approval to proceed with operations in connectio...

A wave of cryptocurrency scams has Fairfax Co. Police on alert

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

Fairfax County Police are warning the community about a growing trend of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency scams.“In almost a dozen reported cases since the end of October, our investigators have observed a trend in scams involving cryptocurrency,” the department stated in a press release. “Criminals are exploiting individuals, particularly the elderly, into depositing money into crypto ATMs and defrauding them of their money.”Sgt. Jonathan Epperson, a Fairfax County public information officer, said the scam begins with the victim receiving a call from someone posing as a legitimate entity such as a business or even a government agency.“What we’re seeing is they call our elderly community, and they’re scamming them into going to these Bitcoin, crypto ATM machines and having them deposit money,” he said.Epperson said once the money is deposited, it’s being sent off and victims are losing thousands of dollars.Police offer the following ti...

2 men killed in crash on I-76 after driver veered off road

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Two men were killed in a single-car crash on Interstate 76 after the driver veered off the road Thursday afternoon.Just before 2 p.m., Brighton Police Department officers said a 40-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Equinox with three male passengers inside. The driver was traveling eastbound on I-76 at a high rate of speed.According to police, the driver suddenly veered off the right side of the interstate, went airborne and then rolled over the frontage road into an electrical transformer box.A 26-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead on scene. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Police said the driver and the two other passengers were taken to a local hospital. A 30-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital.Officers believe at least two people weren't wearing seatbelts.Brighton police said the driver didn't show any signs of impairment, but excessive speed could be a contributing factor."The Brighton Police Tra...

Colorado woman suing United Airlines over alleged sexual assault on flight

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A 51-year-old woman from Golden is suing United Airlines after she claims staff did not help her when she was being sexually assaulted on a flight. In the lawsuit obtained by FOX31, the woman, identified as "Jane Doe" to protect her identity, boarded a United flight on Oct. 2, 2022, from Orlando to Denver.The woman sat in a window seat in first class in seat 1A, and the male suspect sat next to her in the aisle in seat 1B. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox According to the lawsuit, both the woman and the suspect had one alcoholic drink before the flight took off. The woman said she had a pleasant conversation with the man for the first 30 minutes of the flight.Suspect served several alcoholic drinks by flight attendantHowever, the lawsuit said that the suspect requested several alcoholic drinks once in flight. At one point, the lawsuit alleges that the United flight attendant who was serving the suspect grew frustrated with his many...

2 Colorado zoos named among best in US

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There are hundreds of zoos in the United States, and two Colorado locations were named among the best.While not all zoos deliver the same care and educational opportunities, the editors at U.S. News and World Report researched the top zoos. The 26 top zoos had good reviews and were accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, an organization focused on the well-being and care of animals, and have been evaluated by experienced veterinarians and animal care specialists.Of the list of 26, two Colorado zoos were recognized nationally.Denver ZooThe Denver Zoo, located in the City Park neighborhood, made U.S. News' list.The Denver Zoo is in the heart of downtown and has 84 acres that are home to more than 3,000 animals. It has exhibits like the flamingo habitat, tropical discovery, the Toyota Elephant Passage and soon a new down-under experience.The zoo also meets the accreditation standards of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Maury Povich receives lifetim...

Better QB health brought Baltimore and Miami to the top of the AFC entering this weekend’s showdown

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — When Tua Tagovailoa outdueled Lamar Jackson early last season — with both quarterbacks playing like MVP candidates — it showed how much potential the Dolphins and Ravens might have.Those teams both had to wait a year, but now they’re sitting at the top of the AFC. They just needed their star passers to stay healthy.“I got a lot of respect for Lamar, the things that he’s done throughout his career,” Tagovailoa said. “I can vividly remember when I was in college, I think he was in the NFL, and he reached out to me. He told me I was balling, and I thought that was the one of the coolest things. I think that was the year he won the MVP.”Jackson is now the favorite to win his second MVP after leading the Ravens to a big victory Monday night at San Francisco. Baltimore (12-3) has the top record in the NFL and can clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a victory over Miami on Sunday. If the Dolphins (11-4) win at Baltimore, they would control their own path to the top...

Harvard faces Friday deadline to respond to House on plagiarism scandal

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:45 GMT

New York (CNN) — Harvard is due to respond by Friday to a demand from lawmakers for wide-ranging documents linked to the plagiarism controversy swirling around embattled President Claudine Gay.The university’s expected response to the House Education and Workforce Committee could provide new details on the allegations and on how Harvard officials have responded.Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Republican chair of the committee, wrote a letter on December 20 to Penny Pritzker, the senior fellow of the powerful Harvard Corporation, the university’s top governing board, demanding information on Harvard’s response to “credible allegations of plagiarism” by Gay over a 24-year period.Foxx’s letter requested a “written response” by December 29 to produce a series of documents such as “all documents and communications concerning the initial allegations of plagiarism and the ‘independent review’” of Gay’s scholarship, including “all meeting minutes, transcripts, notes, coordi...