Author: Max Smith

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — For the first time in nearly a decade, all three Triangle Atlantic Coast Conference teams are in the Sweet 16. And when you combine that with the state legalizing sports betting, you're seeing an influx of revenue.On Wednesday, the North Carolina Education Lottery Commission released initial projections for revenue and winnings from legalized sports betting.In the first week, $141 million was paid out in prizes on an estimated $198.1 million in bets. The “gross gaming revenue” on which the state received the 18% tax cut was nearly $42.7 million.Most of it was college basketball. Specifically, at…

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STONINGTON — Opportunity to tap rare surplus in town's undesignated fund allows Board of Finance to increase spending by nearly 8% to 2024-25 overall operating budget without raising town tax rates I was able to make adjustments to Next year.Finance Committee members voted 6-1 Tuesday in favor of considering the $86.62 million budget recommendation in a referendum, with Chris Johnson dissenting. The approved budget includes the use of $1.51 million in surplus funds to offset taxes, which will allow us to maintain the milling rate next year at $17.45 million.The town has been fortunate to run a surplus for the…

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ST. BONAVENTURE — U.S. Congressman Nick Langworthy visited St. Bonaventure University on Wednesday to announce a $475,000 grant for the Cybersecurity Operations Center that will impact both education and local jobs. did.”This institution is important, it's the jewel of School District 23,” Langworthy said at a press conference at the Walsh Science Center, along with university officials, including Chancellor Dr. Jeff Gingerich and Chancellor Dr. David Hilmy, staff and cyber students. told security students.”I fought to get this in the spending bill,” he said. “This is a one-time investment. It will make our region stronger.Gingerich thanked the senator for securing…

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LOS ANGELES — As NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for a ban on prop bets on college players, North Carolina star Armando Bacot admitted he received messages from bettors outraged by his performance in games.”It's terrible,” Bacot said. “I think I didn't get enough rebounds or something in the last game. I thought I played pretty well in the last game, but when I looked at my DMs, over 100 people told me I was the worst. I got the message, 'We didn't get enough rebounds, so that's what happened.”I think it's a little out of hand, for sure. But…

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What is IOA (Indicator of Attack)? In cybersecurity, new and advanced threats emerge every day, so early detection and identification of potential security threats is critical. Being able to quickly identify that an attack is in progress can mean the difference between a simple post-incident investigation and a full-scale security breach with a large-scale leak of sensitive data. This is where Indicators of Attack (IOA) play a key role. IOA is an essential tool for early threat identification. Understanding the role of IOA is essential for security professionals and teams looking to effectively protect their digital assets. This article describes…

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Joe Lieberman, a former Democratic senator from Connecticut and an architect of the 1990s moral panic surrounding games such as Mortal Kombat, has died from complications from a fall, his family announced in a statement. He was 82 years old.A former vice presidential candidate known for his centrist politics and hawkish foreign policy, Lieberman is best known by gamers for his outspoken criticism of the video game industry in the 1990s, along with Wisconsin Democrat Herb Kohl. Are known. Lieberman specifically expressed anger at games like “Mortal Kombat,” saying he wished they had been “constitutionally banned” and that they make…

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Sony has announced that the following games will be available for free for PS+ subscribers in April 2024: Immortality of Aveum | PS5This single-player first-person magic shooter tells the story of Jack, who joins an elite cult of wizards to save a world on the edge of the abyss. Magic is the core of both attack and defense. Experience fast and fluid first-person spell-based combat. Over 25 spells and he unlocks and upgrades over 80 talents. Discover, upgrade, and craft hundreds of magical equipment, hone your playstyle with three magical powers, and become his Triarch Magnus, the most powerful in…

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VoxPop Games has announced that its indie action game Outer Terror will be coming to consoles on April 12, 2024. Outer Terror, which released to great acclaim on PC last year, is now available on Xbox X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. “Outer Terror is a testament to VoxPop's commitment to elevating indie developers to greatness, and we're bringing this great indie hidden gem created by Salt & Pixel to a wide range of home entertainment consoles and a whole new world. We're very proud to be able to bring this to our audiences.'' said Mark Anthony Rodriguez,…

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