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Jardin Gilbert targeting call leads to USC game-winning touchdown vs LSU

LSU football defensive back Jardin Gilbert had a costly targeting penalty in Sunday’s season-opener against USC.

Gilbert led with the crown of his helmet, hitting Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson directly on his helmet after Hudson made a 20-yard catch off a pass from Miller Moss. Hudson made the catch at the 27-yard line with 18 seconds left in the game and the score tied 20-20.

The penalty, however, put the ball at the 13-yard line, with Woody Marks scoring the go-ahead touchdown on the next play. Gilbert was ejected from the game and will face a suspension for the first half of LSU’s Week 2 game vs. Nicholls.

USC’s Mason Cobb picked off LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier from scrimmage on the next LSU play to pick up the victory for the Trojans.

Here’s a look at the costly targeting call against Gilbert, which helped USC defeat LSU on Sunday in Las Vegas:

Look: LSU DB Jardin Gilbert ejected for targeting on USC’s Kyron Hudson

With that, LSU starts 0-1 for the third-straight season under Brian Kelly.

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Israeli President Herzog apologizes to slain American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin during emotional eulogy

Israeli President Isaac Herzog eulogized Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Monday, apologizing ‘on behalf of the state of Israel’ after Hamas murdered six captives over the weekend.

‘Beloved Hersh, with a torn and broken heart, I stand here today as the President of the State of Israel, bidding you farewell and asking for your forgiveness, from you, and from Carmel, from Eden, from Almog, from Alex, and Ori, and from all your loved ones,’ Herzog said from the lecturn at Golberg-Polin’s funeral in Jerusalem. 

‘I apologize on behalf of the State of Israel, that we failed to protect you in the terrible disaster of October 7, that we failed to bring you home safely,’ Herzog continued. ‘I apologize that the country you immigrated to at the age of 7, wrapped in the Israeli flag, could not keep you safe. Rachel, Jon, dear Libby, and Orly, grandparents, and the whole family – I ask for your forgiveness, forgiveness that we could not bring Hersh back home alive. Your special light, Hersh, captivated all of us from the first glance, even through the posters crying out for his return.’ 

‘Most of us did not have the privilege of knowing you in life, but you have been so alive in us for eleven months now; together with many other brothers and sisters, held captive by cursed, monstrous murderers – since Simchat Torah – which turned into the day of our disaster,’ he said. ‘Know this: We are witnesses, and we will never forget. There is no door in the world on which your beloved family did not knock for you, for your rescue and well-being. There is no stone they left unturned, no prayer or plea they did not cry out – from one end of the world to the other – in the ears of God and man.’

Herzog told mourners that the state of Israel ‘has an urgent and immediate task.’ 

‘Decision-makers must do everything possible, with determination and courage, to save those who can still be saved, and to bring back all our sons and daughters, our brothers and sisters,’ he said. ‘This is not a political goal, and it must not become a political dispute. It is a supreme moral, Jewish, and human duty of the State of Israel to its citizens.

‘We did not fulfill this duty. And now – we have a sacred and shared obligation, to stand up and bring them all back to their homeland. For the spirit, resilience, and unity of Israel,’ Herzog added. ‘Of course, we do not forget for a moment our obligation to hold accountable the despicable murderers who butchered you, Hersh, your friends, our sisters, and our brothers. Here too, the mission is clear and binding: To continue fighting relentlessly against the murderous terrorist organization Hamas, which has once again proven that there is no end to its savagery and the crimes against humanity it is willing to commit.’ 

Thousands attended the funeral Monday for Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old native of Berkeley, California, according to The Associated Press. He was one of the most well-known hostages, and his parents had led a high-profile campaign for the captives’ release, meeting with President Biden and Pope Francis and addressing the Democratic National Convention last month.

Biden, who had been on vacation for two consecutive weeks, arrived back at the White House from Rehoboth Beach, Delware, on Monday morning. He and Vice President Kamala Harris convened in the Situation Room with a hostage deal negotiating team following the murder of Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages by Hamas on Saturday. 

Goldberg-Polin, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was seized at a music festival in southern Israel during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Israeli forces recovered his body in the tunnels under Rafah, along with Israelis Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sergeant Ori Danino. Hamas terrorists murdered the six hostages as Israeli forces closed in during a rescue mission in Gaza, according to the Israeli military.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Sunday, to pass ‘along his deepest condolences to the families of all of the slain hostages, and he expressed outrage at their vicious, illegal, and immoral execution at the hands of Hamas,’ the U.S. Defense Department said in a statement. ‘The Secretary affirmed that Hamas leaders must be held accountable for their crimes. And Secretary Austin and Minister Gallant reaffirmed their mutual commitment to swiftly reaching a ceasefire deal to secure the release of all of the hostages.’ 

Hamas still holds 101 hostages, including seven Americans, following the Oct. 7 attacks. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Margin of error race between Harris and Trump as 2024 election enters final stretch

The 2024 Election season is reaching its crescendo.

Labor Day traditionally marks the final stretch ahead of a presidential election, and there are just nine weeks of campaigning left until Election Day on Nov. 5.

In a slew of states, however, the election actually gets underway this month. In swing state North Carolina, mail-in voting begins on Sept. 6. Early voting begins on Sept. 16 in Pennsylvania and Sept. 26 in Michigan, two other crucial electoral battlegrounds.

With the clock ticking, former President Donald Trump says he has the momentum.

‘We’re leading in the polls now,’ the former president said in an interview Friday with Fox News’ Bryan Llenas.

Minutes later, at a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Trump touted that ‘our poll numbers are starting to skyrocket.’

Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is urging her supporters to ‘not pay too much attention to the polls because we are running as the underdog.’

Harris, at a rally in Savannah, Georgia, late last week, pointed to her showdown with Trump and said, ‘We have some hard work ahead of us.’

Most of the latest national surveys show Harris with a slight single-digit edge over Trump, but the presidential election is not a national popular vote contest. It is a battle for the individual states and their electoral votes.

The latest surveys in the seven battleground states that decided the 2020 election between Trump and President Biden – and will likely determine the outcome of the 2024 showdown – indicate a margin-of-error race. Among those polls are a batch from Fox News that made headlines last week.

It is a big change from earlier this summer when Biden was still running.

Biden’s disastrous performance against Trump in their late June debate turned up the volume of existing doubts from Americans that the 81-year-old president would have the physical and mental stamina to handle another four years in the White House. It also sparked a rising chorus of calls from top Democratic Party allies and elected officials for Biden to drop out of the race.

National and battleground state polls conducted in July indicated Trump had opened up a small but significant lead over Biden.

The president dropped his re-election bid on July 21 and endorsed his vice president, and Democrats immediately coalesced around Harris, who quickly enjoyed a boost in her poll numbers and in fundraising.

Still, pollsters and political analysts stress that the Harris-Trump contest remains a coin-flip at this point.

While the former president touts his standing in the polls, his team emphasizes they like the current poll position, as they point out that the former president has a history of outperforming public opinion surveys.

‘At this point in the race in 2016, Donald Trump was down to Hillary Clinton by an average of 5.9 points. At this point in the race in 2020, it was 6.9 to Joe Biden,’ senior adviser Corey Lewandowski noted this weekend in an interview on ‘Fox News Sunday.’

Meanwhile, Harris predicts that ‘this is going to be a tight race until the very end.’ 

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Finally, if beating the market is your goal; I believe your investing career will be short. To me, that is a foolish goal; the goal is to try to participate in the up markets and try to avoid participating in the down markets.  You do not need to remain invested at all times as much of Wall Street wants you to think.

I wish you success and above all much happiness.

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Where are low-cost airlines cutting back now? New planes.

Airlines that spent years clamoring for new jets are changing their tune.

Cash-strapped, low-cost and deep discounter airlines are putting off spending billions of dollars on new aircraft to save money as they try to return to steady profitability and face the impact of engine repairs.

Airlines flooded the U.S. with flights this year, driving down fares particularly in the domestic market, where low-cost carriers concentrate, and weighing on carriers’ revenue while costs have gone up. Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Frontier Airlines last posted annual profits in 2019, while larger carriers have returned to profitability.

Lower prices on plane tickets are noticeable: Fare-tracker Hopper estimates “good deal” airfare in September is going for $240 for roundtrip U.S. domestic flights, down 8% from last year.

Now, some of those same airlines are dialing back their growth plans and deferring deliveries of new aircraft. The bulk of the price of an airplane is paid upon delivery.

“You have too much supply, so it’s natural for us as an industry to reduce the supply,” Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said. Frontier earlier this month said it is is deferring 54 Airbus aircraft to at least 2029.

Part of the problem is that years of aircraft delivery delays mean carriers don’t want to add too many planes too quickly, Biffle said.

“Because they delayed a bunch, [the order] got piled up,” he said. “So we had to smooth that out”

Frontier’s revenue rose 1% from last year in the second quarter despite carrying 17% more passengers, with average fare revenue falling 16% to just shy of $40.

JetBlue Airways is estimating it will save about $3 billion by deferring 44 Airbus A321 airplanes through 2029, opting to extend some aircraft leases. The New York carrier posted a surprise profit in the second quarter but is scrambling to reduce its costs through the deferrals and steps like exiting unprofitable routes — and it wants to do that quickly.

The airline and others are also grappling with grounded jets from a Pratt & Whitney engine recall.

Deferring so many aircraft even while the carrier is short on planes because of the engine recall is a “double-edged sword,” JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said in a note to employees on Aug. 19.

“We need planes to grow, but taking delivery of aircraft that end up sitting on the ground after we’ve paid for them significantly worsens the problem,” she said. “In addition, given our growing debt, we just can’t afford to buy so many planes.”

Spirit Airlines — which had planned to get acquired by JetBlue until a judge blocked the deal in January — has also deferred aircraft as it fights to turn the company’s deep losses around.

Spirit earlier this month reported an 11% drop in revenue and a $192 million loss, compared with a roughly $2 million loss a year earlier, and said it would furlough some 240 pilots in the coming weeks. The airline has been especially hard hit by the Pratt & Whitney engine recall.

The airline said it was deferring all the Airbus planes it has on order from the second quarter of next year through the end of 2026 until at least 2030.

Aircraft leasing firm AerCap said earlier this month that it will assume 36 of Spirit’s Airbus A320neo family aircraft from the carrier’s order book. CEO Gus Kelly called it a “win-win” transaction for the airline and AerCap.

Even with the moves from low-cost carriers, most of the global airline industry is still in a scarcity mindset, with new fuel-efficient planes in short supply.

Lease rates for new Airbus A320s and the larger A321s hit fresh average records in July of $385,000 a month, and $430,000 a month, respectively, according to Eddy Pieniazek, head of advisory at aviation consulting firm Ishka. Meanwhile, leases for new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, the most common model, are near a record at $375,000 a month, Pieniazek said.

Airlines can buy aircraft directly from suppliers or lease them from companies like Air Lease or AerCap, paying monthly rent. Some airlines, like Frontier, have been active in sale-leasebacks, in which they sell planes to generate cash and lease them back.

Boeing and Airbus, the world’s two main suppliers of commercial aircraft, are struggling to increase output as a post-Covid hangover lingers in the form of skilled worker shortages and supply shortfalls. Airbus recently cut its delivery target for the year, while Boeing is limited from ramping up output as it tries to work through a safety crisis.

Despite the deferrals from budget airlines, an Airbus spokeswoman said the company isn’t seeing any slowdown in demand for airplanes in the A320 family, for which it has more than 7,000 unfilled orders. Boeing has nearly 4,200 orders for its competing 737 Max planes.

“We offer a full range of aircraft to meet our customers’ needs and maximize their flexibility with fleet decisions,” the Airbus spokeswoman said in a statement.

But airlines are feeling the strain. Executives have said delayed deliveries of new planes have forced them to slow, if not halt, hiring and other growth plans.

“We are urgently and deliberately pursuing opportunities to mitigate cost pressures, including the drag from overstaffing related to previously reported Boeing delivery delays,” Southwest Airlines CFO Tammy Romo said on an earnings call last month. The all-Boeing 737 airline has offered some staff voluntary leave programs.

When asked about Southwest’s fleet plans, Romo said the airline has “a lot of flexibility with our order book from Boeing. Boeing didn’t comment for this article.

“We’re not ready yet to lay out all of our plans,” Romo said, adding that the company would provide more details at a Sept. 26 investor day. “But we have ample flexibility to reflow the order book to ultimately meet our needs.”

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American men making impact at US Open

NEW YORK — It has been 21 years since an American man won a Grand Slam singles title, but could this U.S. Open be where the streak of futility ends?

Both Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe advanced to the quarterfinals on Sunday, with Tommy Paul hoping to make it a trio when he faces No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner in the Round of 16 on Monday. In a U.S. Open draw that was broken wide open when Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lost early, the thought of an American breaking through for the first time since Andy Roddick in 2003 doesn’t seem so far-fetched.

“I think we all push each other and make each other better,” Fritz said Sunday after beating No. 8 seed Casper Ruud, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

Tiafoe, the No. 20 seed who has had a largely disappointing year, made his third consecutive U.S. Open quarterfinal after a 6-4, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 win over 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin. Given that Tiafoe has only made one other Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2019 Australian Open, it’s a remarkable streak of success in a tournament that he has vowed to one day win. Tiafoe will face No. 9 seed Grigor Dimitrov on Tuesday.

“I always dreamt about playing on this court from a kid I used to hit against a wall and want to compete on this court,” Tiafoe said in his on-court interview. “It brings out the best in me.”

Fritz, seeded No. 12, has been the top-ranked American man for the majority of the last few years. His victory Sunday put him in a fifth quarterfinal in his last 10 Grand Slams. The problem for Fritz has been advancing beyond that round. On Tuesday he’ll face No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev, whom he beat in the round of 16 at Wimbledon.

“In the past I’ve been very, very excited, happy to make quarterfinals of Slams,” Fritz said. “I think I’m at the point now where I’m still happy to make quarterfinals but I wouldn’t be happy with it ending here. I really want more than that.

“The success in Slams has been nice, but I am a little sick of just making it to the quarterfinals and I want to go further.”

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USC upsets LSU in statement win: Highlights from Vegas Kickoff Classic

The start of the college football season saw an exciting penultimate entry on Sunday between No. 12 LSU and No. 23 USC in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic.

USC upset LSU, 27-20, at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on a game-winning drive executed by Trojans first-year starting quarterback Miller Moss — putting a cherry on top of what was a thrilling opening weekend of college football.

USC running back Woody Marks was the one who scored the winning touchdown, which came on a 13-yard carry up the middle with seconds left in the fourth quarter. Marks’ touchdown was set up by a 20-yard reception from Kyron Hudson and a 15-yard targeting penalty on LSU’s safety Jardin Gilbert.

Moss completed 27 of 36 passes for 378 yards and one touchdown. His counterpart, LSU starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, finished 29 of 38 for 304 yards and two touchdowns.

The 27-20 loss for LSU marks the third consecutive season it will open up the season 0-1 under Brian Kelly. The Tigers have not won their season opener since 2019, then coached by Ed Orgeron.

Watch LSU football vs USC live on Fubo (free trial)

With that, here are updates, highlights and scores from LSU vs. USC from Las Vegas:

LSU vs USC score updates

USC 27, LSU 20: Trojans upset No. 12 Tigers in Las Vegas

Lincoln Riley and USC will leave Las Vegas with a statement win as they upset No. 12 LSU 27-20 in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic.

Trojans made big plays down the stretch as Miller Moss executed the two-minute drill. Woody Marks scored the game-winning touchdown for USC after LSU’s Jardin Gilbert was ejected from the game for targeting at the 18-second mark of the fourth quarter.

It is the third consecutive season that LSU will start 0-1 under Brian Kelly.

USC scores touchdown with eight seconds left

USC running back Woody Marks caps off a well-executed two-minute drill for the Trojans with a 13-yard rushing touchdown. USC leads LSU 27-20 with eight seconds to go.

LSU’s Jardin Gilbert ejected for targeting

LSU Jardin Gilbert was ejected from Sunday’s game after he was called for targeting after his hit on USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson. USC moves up to the LSU 13-yard line.

LSU ties game with field goal

After driving into the red zone, LSU can’t convert with a touchdown and is forced to kick the field goal. Damian Ramos hits the 31-yard field goal to tie the game at 20-20.

USC gets the ball back with 1:47 to go in the fourth quarter. Trojans only have one timeout left. Meanwhile, LSU still has all three timeouts remaining. 

LSU driving in red zone at two-minute timeout

The Tigers are driving on offense after giving up a touchdown to the Trojans. Garrett Nussmeier was able to connect with Aaron Anderson for a 41-yard reception on a third-and-short play, while on the blitz, and then with Zavion Thomas to put LSU at the 16-yard line. Tigers moved up to the 13-yard line after a 3-yard carry from John Emery.

LSU currently trailing USC 20-17 at the two-minute timeout, which is a new addition to college football this season.

USC retakes lead on touchdown

Miller Moss throws a dime to wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane for a 28-yard touchdown reception on a free play. USC retakes the lead, 20-17, with 5:44 to go in the fourth quarter. Heck of a throw and execution by Moss. It is a three-play drive for 64 yards in 1:13 for the Trojans.

It is the first score by either time since the 11:27 mark of the third quarter.

LSU forced to punt

USC’s defense comes up with the stop on third-and-1, forcing LSU to punt. Both defenses have settled in here in the second half after both teams scored on their second drives in the third quarter.

USC turns it over on downs

LSU dials up the pressure once again and is rewarded as the Tigers’ defense gets the stop, forcing USC to turn it over on downs. LSU nearly came up with an interception after Sai’vion Jones bats away Miller Moss’ throw.

The Trojans had to burn their second timeout in a matter of plays prior to the fourth-down play because they couldn’t get substitutions in or hear the play call. The stadium is quite loud in Las Vegas with a heavy LSU presence. LSU takes the ball over leading 17-13 with 8:38 to go in Las Vegas.

LSU’s Da’Shawn Womack comes short of interception

Tigers blitz Miller Moss again and Da’Shawn Womack almost comes up with a big-time interception. Instead, he will just settle for a broken-up pass. USC has a third-and-6 on the LSU 33-yard line with 9:25 to go in the fourth quarter.

LSU forced to punt

LSU’s Josh Williams is tackled short of the first down, resulting in a three-and-out for the Tigers. USC takes over the ball on the 15-yard line.

Third quarter: LSU 17, USC 13

LSU takes 17-13 lead into fourth quarter

Fours up in Las Vegas as LSU takes a 17-13 lead into the fourth quarter vs. No. 23 USC. Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU offense have the ball on the 39-yard line to begin the quarter.

USC punts again

Trojans are forced to punt for the second time in the second half. USC was unable to overcome an unsportsmanlike penalty following the LSU extra point attempt. Three plays for three yards for USC on the drive.

Garrett Nussmeier connects with Aaron Anderson for touchdown

LSU takes its first lead of the night, 17-13, as Aaron Anderson reels in a 13-yard touchdown reception from Garrett Nussmeier.

Running back John Emery had the big play on the LSU scoring drive as he set up the touchdown with a 39-yard carry on the halfback counter play call, breaking through the USC defense. It was a seven-play drive for 78 yards for LSU in 3:25 minutes.

USC forced to take FG after Miller Moss sacked

Sai’vion Jones picks up his second sack of the night on Miller Moss to force USC to take a field goal. The field goal is good from Michael Lantz to give USC a 13-10 lead with 7:13 to go in the third quarter.

The big play on the drive came on a third-and-10 at the USC 35-yard line when Moss connected in the middle of the field with tight end Kyle Ford for a 41-yard reception. Ford broke late on the play and showed off some shiftiness after making the catch, resulting in a big play for the Trojans.

LSU also punts

Garrett Nussmeier’s pass to CJ Daniels comes up short of the first down, resulting in a three-and-out for LSU to begin the half as well. Both team’s offenses looking to regain their momentum from before halftime. USC takes over the ball at its own 23-yard line after the punt.

USC punts

It’s a three-and-out for USC to start the second half. LSU takes over the ball at its own 27-yard line after the punt. Tigers dialed up the pressure on third down against the Trojans to force the punt.

USC receives ball first

The Trojans will receive the ball first in the second half after LSU elected to receive the ball first. LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy leads all receivers in Sunday’s game with seven receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown.

First half: LSU 10, USC 10

Halftime stats

Here’s a look at team stats at the half between LSU and USC: 

Total yards: LSU 237, USC 207
Passing yards: LSU 191, USC 176
Rushing yards: LSU 46, USC 31
First downs: LSU 14, USC 10
Penalties-yards: LSU 5-45, USC 1-15

Here’s a look at the quarterback comparison at halftime:

Garrett Nussmeier: 20-of-24 passing for 191 yards and a touchdown 
Miller Moss: 13-of-16 passing for 176 yards 

Michael Lantz misses FG, USC-LSU tied 10-10 at halftime

USC kicker Michael Lantz misses a 29-yard field goal wide right that would have given USC a 13-10 lead at the half. The big play that helped set up the field goal attempt was a 22-yard completion from Miller Moss to Lake McRee.

LSU ties game at 10-10 with 45-yard FG

LSU was unable to convert on third-and-10 for the first down, resulting in the Tigers sending out the field goal unit. Aeron Burrell makes the 45-yard field goal to tie the game at 10-10 with 1:08 to go until halftime.

USC forced to kick field goal, takes 10-7 lead

LSU cornerback Ashton Stamps saves a touchdown from happening as he breaks up the pass from Miller Moss that was nearly caught by a USC receiver. As a result, the Trojans are forced to kick the field goal and take the three points to retake the lead at 10-7.

Miller Moss sacked by LSU Sai’vion Jones

Sai’vion Jones finds the hole and sacks Miller Moss for 4-yard loss to push USC back to the LSU 24-yard line. Second-and-goal coming up.

Zachariah Branch nearly returned kickoff for a touchdown

Trojans return man Zachariah Branch nearly went the distance on the kickoff return from Tigers kicker Aeron Burrel. As Branch was approaching the 50-yard line, he stumbled and was tackled. If Branch went left, instead of right, he may have found himself in the end zone for six.

Kyren Lacy gets hit with an unsportsmanlike penalty

Shortly after reeling in a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7, the LSU wide receiver was given an unsportsmanlike penalty by the officials for his post-touchdown gesture toward a USC player.

Lacy has five receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown thus far tonight.

LSU ties it up with touchdown

Garrett Nussmeier leads the Tigers down the field for a game-tying touchdown. The first-year LSU starting quarterback lofted one up in the air and connected with wide receiver Kyren Lacy in the end zone to tie the game 7-7. Quite the response and execution from Nussmeier. The drive went nine plays for 75 yards in 3:56 minutes.

Woody Marks opens scoring for USC

USC running back Woody Marks puts the Trojans on the board first as he runs one in for a 2-yard rushing touchdown. PAT is good from Michael Lantz. USC now leads LSU 7-0 in the second quarter. The drive went eight plays for 87 yards in 3:49 off the clock for the Trojans. 

USC’s Kyron Hudson makes big catch from Miller Moss

Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson made an unreal catch in the air from Miller Moss to set up a red zone drive for USC in the second quarter. It’s a 24-yard reception for Hudson.

First Quarter: LSU 0, USC 0

Pregame

LSU-USC blacked out on DirecTV

Tonight’s LSU-USC is unavailable for DirectTV users due to a blackout. You can watch the game on ESPN+ with this link here. Click here to read more on the blackout.

No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels at LSU-USC game

Former LSU Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels is in attendance of the top-25 matchup.

LSU’s Will Campbell wears shirt to honor late cousin

LSU posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of star offensive lineman Will Campbell wearing a special shirt during warmups tonight in Las Vegas as he continues to honor his late cousin Tarver Braddock.

Braddock passed away in January of this past year.

Brian Kelly has arrived

LSU coach Brian Kelly has arrived at the stadium for Sunday’s opener vs. USC. Kelly is 20-7 overall in two seasons in Baton Rouge and has led the Tigers to back-to-back bowl games. 

LSU’s Chris Hilton is not dressed in warmups 

The Advertiser’s Cory Diaz has noted that LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton (bone bruise) is not expected to play in Sunday’s game vs. USC. Hilton is currently on the field participating in warm-ups in street clothes. A big loss to the Tigers’ offense. 

Notable changes to LSU depth chart

The Advertiser’s Cory Diaz has noted the following changes to the depth chart for the Tigers, with Chris Hilton listed at X. Ahmad Breaux is listed behind Jacobian Guillory at DT. Javien Toviano is behind Major Burns at the star position

USC announces captains vs LSU

USC QB Miller Moss has arrived

Kickoff less than three hours away for LSU-USC

Here’s a look at the playing field in Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium for the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic. Tigers-Trojans is the third game of Week 1 between top-25 teams, the others being No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 14 Clemson and No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M.

USC drops hype video

Here’s the hype video USC released earlier this morning. The video has received quite a positive reaction on social media from those within college football.

LSU vs USC ‘College GameDay’ picks

Here are the picks made by ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ crew and guest picker Johnny Manziel on Saturday for Sunday night’s LSU vs. USC game:

Desmond Howard: LSU
Lee Corso: LSU
Pat McAfee: USC
Nick Saban: LSU
Johnny Manziel: LSU
Kirk Herbstreit: Did not pick (calling game)

LSU vs USC time today

Date: Sunday, Sept. 1
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)

The Tigers and Trojans will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 1.

What channel is LSU vs USC game on today?

TV channel: ABC
Streaming: ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

LSU and USC will be broadcast nationally on ABC. ‘College GameDay’ host Rece Davis (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline reporter) will have the call from Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

You can stream the game on ESPN+, ESPN’s streaming platform, or on Fubo, which carries ABC and the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to select users.

LSU vs USC history

Series record: Tied, 1-1
LSU’s last win: 1984 (23-3)
USC’s last win: 1979 (17-12)

LSU vs USC predictions

‘LSU’s opening game will be an ugly one. Both teams are breaking in new QBs, who’ll throw interceptions but it’ll be Nussmeier that guides the Tigers down the field a late, go ahead score.‘

‘It’s a battle of beleaguered defenses, and LSU is trying to avoid a loss in the season opener for the fifth straight season. The Trojans are closer to home here, and Lincoln Riley can prove the hire of defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn right here. This is the Trojans’ first matchup against an SEC opponent since the 52-6 loss to Alabama at Jerry World on Sept. 3, 2016 – a game now best-known for USC’s ill-fated entrance to the field. Garrett Nussmeier delivers in the clutch for the Tigers in a back-and-forth thriller that Brian Kelly is now accustomed to.’

LSU vs USC betting odds

Spread: LSU -4
Over/under: 66.5
Money line: LSU (-185) | USC (+150)

LSU vs USC injury updates

LSU: WR Chris Hilton (Questionable) and OL Miles Frazier (Probable)
USC: N/A

LSU vs USC weather updates

Note: Allegiant Stadium is a closed-dome stadium.

LSU football schedule 2024

Here’s a full look at the Tigers’ 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:

All times Eastern

Sunday, Sept. 1: vs. No. 23 USC (Las Vegas) | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo) and ESPN+
Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. Nicholls | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network+ (ESPN+)
Saturday, Sept. 14: at South Carolina * | Noon | ABC (Fubo) and ESPN+
Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. UCLA
Saturday, Sept. 28: vs. South Alabama | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. No. 6 Ole Miss *
Saturday, Oct. 19: at Arkansas *
Saturday, Oct. 26: at No. 20 Texas A&M *
Saturday, Nov. 2: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 9: vs. No. 5 Alabama *
Saturday, Nov. 16: at Florida *
Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. Vanderbilt *
Friday, Nov. 29: vs. No. 16 Oklahoma *

* denotes SEC game

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USC football schedule 2024

Here’s a full look at the Trojans’ 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:

All times Eastern.

Sunday, Sept. 1: vs. No. 12 LSU (Las Vegas) | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo) and ESPN+
Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. Utah State | 11 p.m. | Big Ten Network (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 14: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 21: at No. 8 Michigan * | 3:30 p.m. | CBS (Fubo) and Paramount+
Saturday, Sept. 28: vs. Wisconsin *
Saturday, Oct. 5: at Minnesota *
Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. No. 9 Penn State *
Saturday, Oct. 19: at Maryland *
Saturday, Oct. 25: vs. Rutgers * | 11 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)
Saturday, Nov. 2: at Washington *
Saturday, Nov. 9: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 16: vs. Nebraska *
Saturday, Nov. 23: at UCLA *
Saturday, Nov. 30: vs. No. 7 Notre Dame

* denotes Big Ten game

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Biden claims Netanyahu not doing enough to secure deal with terrorists

President Biden claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure a hostage deal with Hamas terrorists.

Biden made the remarks to reporters before heading into the Situation Room, where he and Vice President Harris are convening with a hostage deal negotiating team following the murder of 23-year-old Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages by Hamas on Saturday. 

On the South Lawn of the White House, where Biden disembarked from Marine One upon returning from his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, one reporter asked, ‘Mr. President, do you think it’s time for Prime Minister Netanyahu to do more on this issue? Do you think he is doing enough?

‘No,’ the president responded flatly. 

Asked what makes him think this deal will be successful in a way that the other proposals were not, Biden said, ‘Hope springs eternal.’ The president said ‘we’re very close’ to being able to present a final hostage deal. He told reporters he was headed into a national security meeting and would be going to Pittsburg later in the day. 

‘Yes. I have spoken to the American hostage … I spoke to his mom and dad, and we are not giving up. We are going to continue to push as hard as we can. Thank you,’ Biden said. 

Earlier Monday, Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the father of an Israeli-American hostage still being held by Hamas, pleaded for the U.S. and Israel to broker a deal ‘with Satan.’ 

Dekel-Chen, appearing on ‘Fox & Friends,’ acknowledged that the United States together with Qatar and Egypt are trying to broker an agreement between Israel and ‘a savage terrorist organization,’ but insisted that Israeli intelligence shows Hamas’ forces are depleted at this stage. 

He said Netanyahu cannot offer ‘an excuse anymore to not complete this deal’ to bring the remaining 101 hostages, including seven Americans, taken into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023, home. 

Israel saw a massive labor strike on Monday after demonstrators took to the streets in droves Sunday protesting Israel’s leadership’s failure to reach an agreement to release the hostages 11 months into the war. 

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Beware of this Social Security scam by crooks trying to trick you

If there is something you can count on, it is that there seems to be a new scam every day. While we’ve covered different types of Social Security scams over the years, Jeanne from Hackensack, New Jersey, forwarded a new one to share with you.

‘I received this email (displayed below) yesterday. I did not open the attachment. I hovered my mouse over the name of the Sender and immediately saw it as a lie.’

This vigilant approach by Jeanne demonstrates the importance of being cautious and skeptical when dealing with unsolicited emails, especially those claiming to be from official sources.

What type of scam is this?

A phishing scam is when a person or group pretends to be an established organization, such as a governmental agency, financial institution or legitimate company. The scammer uses what looks like a legitimate email address and usually attaches what looks like an official invoice or letter. 

They usually approach with a sense of urgency. In this instance, her Social Security number was compromised. The desired outcome is to get you to open the attachment, which can download a virus or malware onto your device or reach out to them to get your personal information, in this case, over the phone. Luckily, Jeanne knew better, did not open the attachment and reported it to the governmental agency being impersonated.

What to do if you receive one of these scam emails?

Now that you know what types of emails to be wary of, what should you do when you receive them? Below are several methods to protect yourself.

1) Flag the email

Mark the email as junk or spam so your email service provider will learn to flag such emails. This should also make it harder to open the attachments accidentally.

2) Don’t open any attachments or links

Jeanne smartly did not open the attached letter. She hovered her cursor over the attachment and saw it was suspicious. Remember, opening attachments or links from a scammer can download viruses or malware to your device. It can also take you to another website that can glean more of your personal information or release viruses or malware.

3) Do not respond to the email or reach out to these scammers over the phone or any other method

This will simply validate that they have an actual victim to harass further. Additionally, if you do call them with the number they provided, they can connect your email address to the phone number you use to call them. 

4) Go directly to the source

If there was indeed a problem with your Social Security number or account, you can go to the official Social Security Administration website. You can even visit them in person to validate your account standing.

8 ways to prevent phishing scammers from reaching you

Preventing yourself from being a target of a scam can save you loads of anxiety and trouble. Below are 8 ways to prevent yourself from being a victim in the first place.

1) Verify or sign up for a Social Security account

Whether you already have an account or not, regularly verifying your Social Security account is crucial. For those who haven’t, visit the official Social Security Administration website to create one. Since only one account can be registered per Social Security number, securing yours prevents others from fraudulently claiming it. If you already have an account, ensure it’s linked to a secure email that you check often and review your account statements to spot any discrepancies. This proactive approach helps safeguard your personal information and alerts you to any unauthorized activity.

2) Use two-factor authentication

Always enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your online accounts. 2FA adds an extra layer of security by requiring two or more verification methods. It’s not just a password; it could be a code sent to your phone, a fingerprint or a facial scan. This makes it much harder for scammers to gain unauthorized access.

3) Keep software and systems updated

Cybercriminals often exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software. Regularly updating your operating system, antivirus software and other applications can protect you from these threats. You can also set your devices to update automatically so you don’t have to remember to do it manually.

4) Secure your personal information

Be cautious about sharing personal information online. Think twice before entering sensitive details on websites, especially if you’re unsure they’re legitimate. Use privacy settings on social media to control who can see your information and be wary of unsolicited requests for your personal data.

5) Have strong antivirus software

If you have strong antivirus software installed on your device, it can protect you when you receive these types of scam emails or accidentally open the attachment or click a link. The best way to protect yourself from clicking malicious links that install malware that may get access to your private information is to have antivirus protection installed on all your devices. This can also alert you of any phishing emails or ransomware scams. Get my picks for the best 2024 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

6) Invest in personal data removal services

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods of obtaining personal information. They often scour the web for publicly available data, piecing together details from various sources to create targeted phishing attacks. These personalized scams can be alarmingly convincing, making it crucial to limit the amount of personal information accessible online.

While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time. Remove your personal data from the internet with my top picks here.

7) Use an identity theft protection service

Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals. 

One of the best parts of using some services is that they might include identity theft insurance of and a white-glove fraud resolution team where a . See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.

8) Directly reach out to the real organizations for verification

Just like Jeanne did, contact the government agency, financial institution or company directly using contact information from their official websites. Ensure that you never use any contact details provided in unsolicited communications, as these can be falsified by scammers to mislead you and become a potential victim.

By incorporating these strategies, you can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of phishing scams. Stay vigilant and proactive in protecting your personal information.

Kurt’s key takeaways

When it comes to protecting yourself from scammers, you can never be too prepared. Let’s face it: These fraudsters are getting craftier by the day. They’re like those pesky weeds in your garden; just when you think you’ve got them all, a new one pops up. But don’t let that get you down. With the tips we’ve covered, you’re now armed and ready to spot these scams from a mile away. Stay skeptical of those fishy emails, and when in doubt, reach out to the real organizations directly. And hey, if you ever feel overwhelmed, just think of Jeanne from Hackensack. She didn’t fall for the scam and neither will you. You’ve got this.

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It all Started with a Big Bang!

Extended trends often start with big bangs and major breakouts. Chartists can identify “big bang” moves by showing price change in ATR terms. We can use the price charts to identify big breakouts. Today’s example will show Paypal (PYPL), which is part the FinTech ETF (FINX). The ChartTrader weekly report featured FINX because it broke its July high and Paypal because it is part of this strong group. Note that we are offering a free look at this week’s ChartTrader report and video (here)

Let’s first look at the breakout on the price chart. PYPL was trading above 300 in 2021 and then fell to around 50 in October 2024. The stock rebounded with the market from November to January and then traded flat the last seven months. A large range formed with the stock hitting resistance at 68 at least four times since January. The stock broke through with a big move in August and this is very bullish.

Not only did PYPL break a major resistance level, but it did so with a big bang. The indicator window shows Normalized ROC, which measures the price move in ATR terms. Average True Range (ATR) is a volatility indicator developed by Welles Wilder. Normalized ROC (20,250) shows the 20 day price change divided by ATR(250). This indicator exceeded 5 in late August, which means the price move was more than 5 ATR values. A big bang indeed. This is the strongest 20-day move since 2021. Normalized ROC is part of the TIP Indicator Edge plugin for StockCharts ACP.

Even though the big bang move and a breakout are long-term bullish, note that Paypal is short-term overbought after this sharp advance. This means we could see some backing and filling as the stock digest the advance. The green shading marks an area to watch for possible support should we see a pullback.

Note that we are offering a free look at this week’s ChartTrader report and video (here)

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