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Joel Klatt previewed the Michigan Wolverines vs. Oklahoma Sooners. He questions whether Bryce Underwood will struggle with his first road start as a true freshman.

WASHINGTON — Demolition to build President Donald Trump’s new ballroom off the East Wing of the White House can begin without approval of the commission tasked with vetting construction of federal buildings, the Trump-appointed head of the panel said Thursday.Will Scharf, who is also the White House staff secretary, said during a public meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission that the board does not have jurisdiction over demolition or site preparation work for buildings on federal property.“What we deal with is essentially construction, vertical build,” Scharf said. He called Trump’s promised ballroom “one of the most exciting construction projects…

A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people’s smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions.The verdict reached Wednesday in San Francisco federal court followed a more than two-week trial in a class-action case covering about 98 million smartphones operating in the United States between July 1, 2016, through Sept. 23, 2024. That means the total damages awarded in the five-year-old case works out to about $4 per device.Google had denied that it was improperly tracking the online activity of people who thought they had shielded themselves with privacy controls. The company maintained…

Photoshop is synonymous with image editing, but not everyone wants a subscription. Today, there are numerous free programs and online tools that deliver surprisingly good results. In this article, we present eight alternatives and explain their functions, limitations, and who they’re best suited for. 1. GIMP: The open source classic PC-Welt GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) has long been the best-known Photoshop alternative. Its wide range of functions, robust layer management, and extensive set of filters come very close to the original. Thanks to a large community, there are countless plug-ins and tutorials available. Strengths: Powerful functions, full-fledged for photo…

Mike Pereira NFL & College Football Rules Expert I was still officiating in 1999 when instant replay was first instituted in the NFL. Back then, we said we would only look at plays that involved the ground, the lines and the end zones. That was it.Well, that’s certainly not the case anymore. Replay is a crucial part of NFL games and has consistently evolved over the last 26 years.The tentacles of instant replay continue to grow, although this might be for the best if it’s executed properly. This year, it will dip its toe into personal foul penalties.Here’s how it…

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are launching an investigation Friday into the firings of Justice Department attorneys and employees who investigated President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified records. In a letter obtained by CBS News, the panel’s Democrats are asking Attorney General Pam Bondi to hand over records about at least 20 Justice Department staff fired last month.The senators said they’re seeking information regarding the justification “for any of these draconian personnel actions,” in reference to the terminations. They said of Justice Department leaders, “Firing career administrative staff who lack decision-making authority because…

HONG KONG, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FlowReel, the pioneer in video creation, has launched an all-in-one AI creative toolkit to raise the bar for video, image and audio content creation in the digital world. The trailblazing creative force harnessing the power of AI, FlowReel takes video creation to unprecedented levels. FlowReel makes use of world-leading generative models such as Google’s Veo 3 and Kling 2.1, Wan 2.2, SeedDance, PixVerse and Hailuo, allowing anyone to create stunning media, online, in seconds. This groundbreaking technique is set to revolutionize the way creators, marketers, agencies, and enterprises achieve speed and cinematic…

Tesla urges investors to vote in favor of CEO Elon Musk's compensation package

[SINGAPORE] An enhanced internship programme and better procurement practices are among 11 recommendations to strengthen Singapore’s built-environment consultancy sector, said a report released on Friday (Sep 5).Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah, noting Singapore’s long-term infrastructure and building projects, said: “These recommendations will create a thriving sector and ensure a strong pipeline of capable consultant firms and talented built-environment professionals to deliver on these infrastructure plans.” She was speaking at the inaugural Building Singapore Festival at VivoCity, an event targeted at professionals in the built-environment sector, which is in the throes of a talent shortage and unsustainable price competition,…

the9bit Celebrates Global Launch and Nears 2 Million Users in Under Two Months Singapore, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — the9bit, an innovative gaming platform backed by The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY), has concluded its $1 Million August Fiesta campaign, awarding $180,000 in the grand finale airdrop to 3 winners. Running throughout August 2025, the event marked the platform’s global launch and celebrated its rapid growth, distributing $1 million in total prizes across three phases to reward active gamers and creators. The campaign was designed to transform everyday gaming habits into rewarding opportunities. Phase 1 (August 1–15) distributed $100,000, Phase 2…