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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:55+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:10:02 | A consultant cardiologist at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Akinlolu Ajani, has proffered ways to reduce the risk of having diabetes. He said they include suggested therapeutic lifestyle modification, eating less of carbohydrates but more of vegetables and fruits; exercise regularly, and abstaining from passive and active smoking, not… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Ftherapeutic-lifestyle-modification-lowers-risk-of-diabetes-expert%2F.json | en | _ | A consultant cardiologist at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Akinlolu Ajani, has proffered ways to reduce the risk of having diabetes.
He said they include suggested therapeutic lifestyle modification, eating less of carbohydrates but more of vegetables and fruits; exercise regularly, and abstaining from passive and active smoking, not taking alcohol, reduction of salt intake, and psychological or physical stress.
Ajani said this while speaking with Daily Trust shortly after giving a health talk at Ibara Baptist Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He spoke on ‘Diabetes Mellitus, A Ravaging Disease’, in commemoration of the annual health week of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
Ajani blamed increasing cases of diabetes on “family history, sedentary lifestyle and what we are eating.”
The medical expert said it’s always good to be knowledgeable about prevention and management of the disease, adding that it’s “not the matter of ‘I reject it in Jesus Name’.”
He said “We have brought this to the congregation to increase the awareness; what they can do to prevent, types and classifications amongst other things.
“We also talked about clinical presentation – type one in the old, type two in the young though things are changing now where old people have what looks like type one while young ones present the type two.
“We want people to know the symptoms which include polyurea – urinating much, polydipsia – too much thirst for water, polyphagia – weight loss, tingling sensation, different nerve issues and others.
“We also want people to know it is good to screen, to know if your pancreas has enough insulin because it is absolute or relative lack of insulin that results in diabetes mellitus. This stage is however manageable, you can use a drug or insulin injection depending on which type.
“We are admonishing the congregation to go for screening, if you don’t have it, you continue lifestyle modification, we call it therapeutic lifestyle modification, eating less of carbohydrates but more of vegetables and fruits; exercise regularly, abstain from passive and active smoking, run away from alcohol intake, reduce salt, psychological or physical stress. Anybody who does the screening and has pre-diabetes must intensify lifestyle.
“It is not a death sentence if you have it; it will prevent you from complications like stroke, kidney, heart disease, traumatic amputations. We are trying to educate our congregation to have this knowledge, so they will help themselves and they will be able to take this message to friends and families and help them get necessary medical advice.”
When asked if miracle can cure diabetes, the consultant cardiologist said, “It is a miracle to listen to this talk, everything is a miracle. I believe in miracle. But what we are telling people is to do their part. If you meet the right doctor, it’s a miracle, if you get the right treatment in this part of the world, it’s a miracle.
“But we want people to know that this disease is real, it has to be prevented while if anyone has it, it has to be treated. You still have to pray that God helps you to adhere to lifestyle modification. People need grace to live a lifestyle good for their health.”
Speaking on prevalence among youths, he said, “Diabetes type 1 is in the younger people but the food lifestyle, like taking food with bad fats, glycemic index, these are what will increase glucose load in the body and can even overwork the pancreas; this is why it is important for people to live healthy, watch what they eat to prevent this.
“We say we have transformed from eating healthy to eating junk instead of fresh food and vegetables. Youths should check themselves regularly, this will help.”
In his sermon, the pastor in charge of the church, Dr Timothy Olatunbosun, admonished Christians to believe in the power of God to heal, saying “God is also glad when we are in good health condition because it’s only when we are healthy that we can serve Him better.”
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:06+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:13:54 | The Nasarawa State government is taking measures to prevent the spread of diphtheria in the state following cases in Keffi, the headquarters of Keffi LGA of the state. Dr Liman Muhammed, the epidemiologist and Deputy Director Public Health Department in the state Ministry of Health confirmed the suspected outbreak. The Health Secretary Akwanga LGC, Mr… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fhow-nasarawa-govt-is-responding-to-diphtheria-spread%2F.json | en | _ | The Nasarawa State government is taking measures to prevent the spread of diphtheria in the state following cases in Keffi, the headquarters of Keffi LGA…
The Nasarawa State government is taking measures to prevent the spread of diphtheria in the state following cases in Keffi, the headquarters of Keffi LGA of the state.
Dr Liman Muhammed, the epidemiologist and Deputy Director Public Health Department in the state Ministry of Health confirmed the suspected outbreak.
The Health Secretary Akwanga LGC, Mr Muktar Abdullahi, said disease surveillance officers in the area have been mandated to visit health centres at the grassroots to sensitize people concerning diphtheria disease.
On his part, the Acting Local Government Immunization Officer, Mr Akawu Akins, who spoke on behalf of the Health Secretary said, “We have been advising nursing mothers to vaccinate their children, including the one that will take care of diphtheria,” he added.
Dr Raymond Enobakhare, a medical doctor urged parents and other individuals to be on the watchout, appealing to the state government to create enough sensitization on the disease.
About 80% of the residents of Nasarawa West are estimated to be unaware of diphtheria.
During a visit by our correspondent to some communities in Awe, Obi and Keana LGAs, it was gathered that no case of the disease has been recorded in the areas but the health secretaries of Obi and Keana LGAs, Danlami Haruna Manga and Adamu Liman Abubakar, explained that authorities of the LGAs through the departments have mapped out strategies of curtailing the pandemic and enjoined people to take precaution seriously by avoiding crowded and unventilated areas.
Dr Ibrahim Madaki Ahmed, Acting Director, Health Service, Nasarawa State University Keffi, called on those travelling to the affected areas, to be up to date with diphtheria vaccines, stressing the need for a booster dose for healthcare professionals.
During a visit by our correspondent to the Federal Medical Centre Keffi, (FMC), Comprehensive Health Centre, Gadabuke, Toto LGA, Mrs Laraba Alisabu and the officer in charge of the pharmacy department, pharmacist Mahan Yohana, our correspondent learnt that efforts are on to sensitize the rural communities on how to prevent the diphtheria disease even though, it has not been detected in the area.
Director of Public Health of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health, Dr Adamu Ibrahim Alhassan, said since the latest emergence of diphtheria in the country, Nasarawa State has intensified interventions and strategies towards mitigating the spread of the disease.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:19+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:07:57 | Lawyers are divided over the renewed moves to form a parallel association distinct from the main Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The latest controversy is coming few days to the commencement of the Annual General Conference (AGC) being organised in Abuja by the umbrella body of lawyers, the NBA. The theme of the conference, which is… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fnba-conference-lawyers-divided-over-parallel-bodies%2F.json | en | _ | Lawyers are divided over the renewed moves to form a parallel association distinct from the main Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The latest controversy is coming…
Lawyers are divided over the renewed moves to form a parallel association distinct from the main Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
The latest controversy is coming few days to the commencement of the Annual General Conference (AGC) being organised in Abuja by the umbrella body of lawyers, the NBA.
The theme of the conference, which is ‘Legal Practice Without Borders’, is aimed at improving the capacity of lawyers to face the global market.
However, while the organisation for the AGC was ongoing, the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) had its first Annual General Conference, which has been described as a landmark event marking a defining moment within the nation’s legal community.
The theme of the conference was “Justice for All” and the topic by the keynote speaker was “Freedom of Association of Legal Practitioners; Navigating the Web of Statutory Professional Regulations”. Conferees joined the historic occasion virtually.
The conference chaired by the NLS President Kunle Ogunba (SAN) is coming ahead of the NBA AGC scheduled to be held later this month.
It was gathered that while the NBA is the umbrella body for all lawyers, the NLS is different from another body known as the Law Society of Nigeria (LSN), which was promoted and registered by Chief Richard Omo Ahonaruogho (SAN).
In his goodwill message, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama (SAN) said the maiden conference, symbolises the beginning of a new chapter that carries the potential to shape the very fabric of justice and uphold the rule of law in Nigeria.
Similarly, Mobolaji Olukayode Ayorinde (SAN), in his keynote address, said freedom of association is a right to associate with any group you wish, including joining or leaving the group, and for the group to take collective action on behalf of its individual members.
“Both an individual and a collective right; freedom of association is considered extremely important in industrial relations and is enshrined in practically all modern legal systems. It is a strong pillar of democracy and plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant civil society,” he said.
Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides among other things that: Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons, and in particular, he may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of his interests.
The chairman of the NBA, Lagos Branch Committee On Continuing Legal Education, Mayowa Owolabi, during a chat with Daily Trust yesterday said, “The constitution guarantees the freedom of association, so lawyers can form or join any organisation they like in so far that the objectives are not unlawful.”
The problem with the NLS idea, according to Owolabi, is that it is not recognised under the Legal Practitioners Privileges Act (LPPA). He added that only the NBA is recognised .
“And you can’t practise law in Nigeria without being a member of the NBA. There lies their problem,” Mayowa said.
Speaking at the NLS conference, Justice Taiwo Taiwo (retired) advised that the matter could be settled amicably by the court.
On his part, former NBA chairman, Ikorodu branch, Bayo Akinlade, said he would not describe the NLS as a parallel group to NBA. According to him, NLS is a completely different association for lawyers with a specific mandate and vision for lawyers to train and provide for lawyers’ welfare and to bridge the gap for Nigerians who are oppressed.
“NLS is also about defending the integrity of judiciary and legal profession. Yes, the current body of lawyers, NBA, also has a similar vision but the people including myself that are backing the new association is basically because the NBA which we equally belong to has failed in many regards to meet up with the standard of what is required of today’s society,” Akinlade said.
“with due respect to those who formed the NBA way back even before I was born, our society has changed. The Nigerian Constitution guarantees freedom of association. So it will be a misnomer for us to have the freedom to associate, yet mandating us to belong to one association.
“In my view, I do not regard NLS as being in competition with NBA. The NBA is still running perfectly well and they are doing their best, but as a member of this noble profession, I am not bound by law to belong to only NBA.
“So I back the idea of NLS to come up and provide services to both lawyers and society. There is no harm having the NBA as it is registered under Part C of CAC and having other multiple associations with similar goals and objectives as the NBA.
“That we are called legal practitioners does not mean we must belong to one association or even belong to any association as long as we belong to a governing body that regulates our behavour within the profession and discipline lawyers. An association cannot do that job; it has to be the government institution or government-established institution to regulate the practice of law in Nigeria.
“Aside from that, it is still a misnomer for an association to have any such powers over legal practitioners in Nigeria. As it is called, it is still an association and voluntary. I can choose to be part of it or not. Once I am part of it, I will submit myself to it but once I am forced to be a member, of course, I would challenge the law that says I must be a member and anything I do in other to protect my life cannot be seen as opposing the association. I am only opposing the fact that I must be a member of such an association”, he added.
However, the Dean of Law at the Nile University, Abuja, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Zuru (SAN), admonished those proposing parallel associations for lawyers to act carefully to avoid creating a confusion.
“We have seen the serial balkanisation of judiciary institutions and we are still reeling from it; for instance, the Nigerian Law School people of my generation attended was one and in Lagos and lawyers of my generation attended that same law school no matter the part of the country you are coming from.
“We have law societies in the UK and other places and law schools are run on the basis of the law society; our legal profession has not developed to the level that you start talking about a parallel body; the danger in that is that you may lose control.
“The NBA is doing wonderfully well, and I must commend them for what they are doing in ensuring decorum and professional discipline among lawyers,” he said.
Investigations reveal that in other climes, lawyers are not confined to a single law society; they have the freedom to belong to multiple law-related associations, strengthening professional networks and fostering diverse perspectives.
According to JK Gadzama, SAN, in South Africa, we witness the presence of various law-related associations, including the Law Society of South Africa, South African Bar Association, the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society, the National Bar Council of South Africa, and the General Council of the Bar of South Africa, among others.
He also cited Namibia, where lawyers have the opportunity to be part of multiple law-related associations such as the Society of Advocates of Namibia and the Law Society of Namibia.
Ukraine, too, boasts of more than one umbrella body devoted to protecting the interests and welfare of legal practitioners. The Ukrainian National Bar Association and the Ukrainian Bar Association, both non-governmental and non-profit organisations, unite lawyers across the country, striving to uphold the principles of the legal profession.
Even in the United Kingdom, lawyers have the privilege of belonging to various law-related professional associations, such as the Law Society of England and Wales and Bar Society of England and Wales. Indeed, on a continental level, Africa is home to two prominent legal associations: the African Bar Association (AFBA) and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU).
In the realm of accounting, Nigeria is home to two prominent associations – the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). Both ICAN and ANAN are dedicated to promoting excellence in the accounting profession, setting professional standards, and ensuring the highest level of integrity among their members.
Similarly, in the labour movement, Nigeria has both the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). These organisations serve as strong advocates for the rights and welfare of workers in the country, and they play essential roles in negotiating with employers, addressing labour-related issues, and championing workers’ interests.
In the field of alternative dispute resolution, we find the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) from the United Kingdom and the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) in Nigeria. Both CIArb and NICArb provide specialised training and certification for arbitrators and mediators, promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to ensure efficient and fair resolution of disputes.
Just like the legal profession and other callings, having multiple associations within these fields allows professionals to access different resources, engage in specialised training, and participate in various advocacy efforts. This diversity of associations also fosters a healthy competition, encourages innovation, and offers professionals a range of opportunities to contribute to their respective callings’ growth and development.
By Adelanwa Bamgboye & John Chuks Azu
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:00+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:37:29 | D’Tigress will face the winners between Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Rwanda. The two sides will face off today and will meet the defending champions, Nigeria who qualified for the quarterfinals after beating Congo DR and Egypt in their two group games. Nigeria, Cameroon,… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fdtigress-to-face-mozambique-or-cote-divoire-in-afrobasket-quarter-finals%2F.json | en | _ | D’Tigress will face the winners between Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Rwanda. The two…
D’Tigress will face the winners between Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Rwanda.
The two sides will face off today and will meet the defending champions, Nigeria who qualified for the quarterfinals after beating Congo DR and Egypt in their two group games.
Nigeria, Cameroon, Rwanda and Mali are the four countries that have qualified for the quarter finals at the ongoing 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda.
D’Tigess will play their quarter-final opponents on Wednesday, 2nd August 2023 at 9pm.
Other quarterfinal pairings include; Rwanda versus winners between Uganda and DR Congo, Cameroon versus winners between Senegal and Egypt. Hosts Mali will face the winners between Angola versus Guinea.
Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar has commended them for their excellent performance since the beginning of the tournament.
“As a nation, we want to remind you that we are following and monitoring your exceptional performances in all the events our athletes are participating in.
“So far, you are doing great. We are proud of you and we want you to go all out, fully determined to maintain the lead and raise our nation’s flag high by recording podium finishes. We are solidly behind you. We commend you for making the country proud. Continue to maintain the lead” he said in a statement.
D’Tigress has so far won five continental championships, which include the last three women’s AfroBasket competitions.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:37+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:11:50 | Liver cancer patients are being spared overnight hospital stays and a painful recovery thanks to a procedure that injects tumour-fighting beads through the wrist. The beads – called microspheres – kill cancer cells by lodging in blood vessels near the tumour where they give off small amounts of radiation for several days. Previously, they reached… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fradioactive-beads-in-the-wrist-that-can-fight-liver-cancer%2F.json | en | _ | Liver cancer patients are being spared overnight hospital stays and a painful recovery thanks to a procedure that injects tumour-fighting beads through the wrist. The…
Liver cancer patients are being spared overnight hospital stays and a painful recovery thanks to a procedure that injects tumour-fighting beads through the wrist.
The beads – called microspheres – kill cancer cells by lodging in blood vessels near the tumour where they give off small amounts of radiation for several days.
Previously, they reached the liver via a long tube inserted through the groin, which involved an overnight hospital stay and a greater risk of internal bleeding. Patients also had to lie flat for six hours afterwards to avoid damaging blood vessels in the pelvic area.
But with the new procedure, which uses a long tube inserted in the wrist, patients can return home within two hours.
“Patients would much rather be up and sitting in a chair straight afterwards than be lying down and unable to move,” says Dr Pavan Najran, consultant interventional radiologist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester who has been performing the procedure. “We hope more hospitals pick this up soon,” he said.
About 6,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with liver cancer every year – mostly aged over 60. Certain conditions can make you more likely to develop it, such as hepatitis, gallstones and diabetes.
However around half of cases are thought to be linked to lifestyle factors such as obesity and smoking. If the disease is found early, surgeons can cut out the tumour. Most patients have chemotherapy to kill the remaining cancer cells. But those deemed too unwell for chemotherapy or find that their cancer returns will then be offered radiotherapy.
With other cancers, a machine delivers beams of radiation to the affected area. But with liver cancer, a procedure known as selective internal radiation therapy, or SIRT, injects microspheres directly into the very small blood vessels that supply the liver tumours, releasing radiation that kills cancer cells.
“It means the radiation is more targeted, reducing the risk of damaging nearby areas – such as the kidneys or bladder,’ says Dr Najran. “We can also use higher doses of radiation because we’re not worried about affecting other organs.”
The traditional method of threading a thin tube called a catheter through the main artery in the groin – the femoral artery – until it reaches the liver, comes with risks. Moving the legs and groin can damage the sensitive blood vessels, causing major bleeding that requires further operation.
“It can be difficult to spot bleeding in the groin as the artery is deep within the body, so you don’t always get the distinctive bruising,” says Dr Najran. “If you don’t spot it quickly it can spread, leading to life-threatening complications.”
But with the new procedure, doctors insert the tube into the radial artery in the wrist, which branches off to meet other vessels that supply the liver. Studies show this can slash the risk of major bleeding in half. And three-quarters of patients prefer it, according to surveys.
Before the operation, patients are given medication to widen their blood vessels, making it easier for doctors to insert the tube.
When the two-hour procedure is over, patients can walk around and even use their hands. They are discharged later that day.
One patient to benefit is Heather Norgrove, 74, from the Midlands.
The grandmother-of-two was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer in 2013. Treatment was initially successful, but years later a scan showed it had returned and reached her liver.
Last year, specialists referred Heather to The Christie for SIRT treatment where she underwent the traditional method, involving the artery in her groin. “The worst bit was lying there for hours,” she says. “I was desperate to go to the toilet and I couldn’t do anything.”
Last month, Heather was offered the chance to have the treatment via the radial artery in her wrist.
“It was amazing,” she says. “I got straight up afterwards. I was free to have something to eat and the side effects were minimal – my hand went numb and I had pins and needles, but that quickly passed.
“It was definitely worth it for the freedom,” she said.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:43+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:35:51 | ... Samoura praises team for making women’s football proud The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Ireland yesterday. The feat means Nigeria is the first African country to have reached the World Cup knockout rounds in two successive… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fsuper-falcons-to-earn-n46m-each-for-picking-world-cup-round-of-16-ticket%2F.json | en | _ | … Samoura praises team for making women’s football proud The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA…
… Samoura praises team for making women’s football proud
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Ireland yesterday.
The feat means Nigeria is the first African country to have reached the World Cup knockout rounds in two successive finals as well as becoming the first African team to keep two clean sheets in the tournament.
Following their qualification, the Super Falcons are guaranteed at least $1, 380,000 (N1.1bn) in prize money to be shared amongst the players, a figure that could rise depending on their progress in the competition.
The money promised to teams that reach the round of 16 by FIFA will amount to $60,000 (N46m) per player when divided amongst the 23 Super Falcons squad members.
The nine-time African champions dominated the game from the blast of the whistle but were a bit wasteful and unlucky in getting the goal as the first half ended 0-0.
During the second half, Coach Randy Waldrum made the changes, introducing Monday Gift and Ifeoma Onumonu as he sought to get a goal, which failed to come as the game became stagnant for a while with both teams creating little in the closing stages.
In the end, the Super Falcons were able to hold off Ireland late in the game, settling for a draw.
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of world football-governing body, FIFA, Ms Fatma Samoura commended the Super Falcons for reaching the Round of 16 saying their feat has brought joy to women’s football as a whole with their elegance and self-assuredness on the pitch, as well as African women football and the African girl-child.
“I must say that personally, I am proud of you. As you know, I am the first woman to be Secretary General of FIFA since the organisation was founded in 1904, and I am also an African. So, I am easily excited by any accomplishment that glorifies women’s football and African football.
“You have won one match here, as Morocco and Zambia, but you are the only team that has made it to the knock-out stage yet. I am also excited because when FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced my name as the new FIFA Secretary-General, I was in Nigeria working for the United Nations. So, Nigeria is a second home for me.”
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:25+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:39:33 | Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun yesterday inaugurated a 16-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) chaired by Bukola Olopade, ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) to be held in the state. Abiodun inaugurated the committee at the Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, and called on members of the LOC to deliver on what he… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fnsf-2024-abiodun-inaugurates-loc-demands-befitting-world-class-festival%2F.json | en | _ | Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun yesterday inaugurated a 16-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) chaired by Bukola Olopade, ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) to be held in the state.
Abiodun inaugurated the committee at the Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, and called on members of the LOC to deliver on what he called a historic assignment.
The governor said the state is not only committed to hosting a befitting and world-class festival, but to also surpassing achievements the state recorded during the NSF 2006 christened Gateway Games.
To achieve this, he said his government had scouted for the LOC members, who he described as “eminent and distinguished Nigerians who have made their marks in sports.”
Abiodun added that apart from the state’s commitment to host and win NSF 2024, the festival would also showcase the talent, culture and potential of the state to the world.
“I hereby congratulate members of the LOC and encourage each of you to embrace this responsibility with utmost alacrity and deep sense of purpose.
“Your attention to detail, effective planning, and seamless execution will be the magic of this assignment.
“Let us work to get her in unison to optimally achieve this great feat, which is our collective desire,” the governor said.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the inauguration, Olopade who was Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, said “The articulate and meticulous way Governor Dapo Abiodun has picked this committee speaks volume, it shows seriousness ab initio, it shows that the determination by Ogun State government to give what will be the best festival ever from the beginning.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:49+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:31:20 | If you are a student of Nigerian politics, you will agree that we love our politicians. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. If we distrust them as much as the press would want us to believe, why do we keep recycling them? It is annoying, the polls alleging that governors should not be trusted with… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fthe-ministerial-list-and-other-matters%2F.json | en | _ | If you are a student of Nigerian politics, you will agree that we love our politicians. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. If we distrust…
If you are a student of Nigerian politics, you will agree that we love our politicians. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. If we distrust them as much as the press would want us to believe, why do we keep recycling them? It is annoying, the polls alleging that governors should not be trusted with the social security roll. Our governors know all those who need help in their states. The poor were mobilised for election, they could be compensated the same way. Just because people’s names were not on the Bluetooth distribution list of COVID-19 palliatives does not mean the governors do not know. There is a reason Nigerians dubbed it palliathief.
Our marriage to our politicians is till death do us part. Nigerian politicians never willingly relinquish political office. One party chairman hung in there as long as he could even when it was superficially possible that his resignation could have enhanced his party’s chances at the presidential polls. By the time he dropped the gauntlet, Nyesom Wike’s G-5 believed it was too late to shift grounds.
Wike is now a ministerial nominee in the opposition party and except he suffers from spinal meningitis that would render him unable to take a bow before the legislature, he will be given a portfolio, hopefully one that fits his penchant for drama. Yes, in the same government of the party, he described as cancerous and vowed never to join or work with. You could count on it, Wike remains a man of his word.
Nasir El-Rufai became an accidental public servant in Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration after dropping consultancy in a consortium. By ministering well, he returned to Kaduna where his people called him to serve them perhaps as a reluctant governor. As a Muslim in a religiously charged state, he broke the rules by dropping his Christian deputy halfway. He picked not just another Muslim but a female as replacement at a time when the president said he consigned women to the kitchen, the sitting room and the other room. El-Rufai broke the records and got himself and his deputy re-elected.
In case anyone thought it was a fluke, Nasir recommended his winning formula to his party at the presidential poll. His party went ahead to ‘win’ with the same ticket. El-Rufai has now vowed to exclude Christians from the second fiddle they had gotten so used to playing at the national level. He swears the heavens won’t fall.
Nasir was so active in his party’s campaign that when nosy reporters asked him if he would return to the federal cabinet, he denied, saying he was eyeing something more prestigious – a PhD for which he had already enrolled and suspended due to the pressure of governance. For his dynamism, President Tinubu has found him indispensable and wants him back. Apparently, they both settled the question of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Still, people exhumed a video clip in which El-Rufai believed old politicians should quit the stage for the Not Too Young To Run brigade. Not to worry, Bello el-Rufai is from that generation and he is repping his people as a legislator.
In Naija politricks, the sky is a politician’s starting point. Abdullahi Adamu retired to the Senate after running Nasarawa State for two terms in a party now in opposition. At the legislature, he met Ahmed Lawan the man who obliterated the concept of separation of powers from the legislature by running agreements with the executive on all issues.
Adamu must have fallen in love with that style of leadership, because he tried to make all presidential aspirants drop their ambitions for Lawan. The plot failed, but the politician switched loyalty to Tinubu, a constant in all his rallies. So much so that Salihu Lukman, a member of his executive started a campaign asking him to resign and accusing him of running the party like a sole administrator. Adamu sat glued until it became unbearable for him to continue. Rejoice not, oh Adamu’s enemies; whenever a big man falls, they always rise.
Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State knows this well. He has been passed around like a priced heirloom since the return of democracy. Pairing as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s deputy twice, he became the chief executive of the Ndjamena-based Chad Basin Development Authority from where he returned to politics, winning two back-to-back terms according to INEC. Not even an uncomplimentary video in which he was modelling the unlimited potential of jallabia to hide dollars stopped him in his tracks.
Ganduje lost the privilege of choosing a successor when Kwankwaso’s new party swung the polls. By his own admittance, he may have lost a few landed property and erected legacies than any ex-governor in Kano, but he is far from finished. It is obvious his party wants him to take over where Adamu left. He understands the power of experience and has visited Adamu in retirement or sabbatical. From the news emanating from that visit, he may have an ally in the ex-chairman.
For a man whose slogan was – Emi Lókàn – It is my turn, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not hit the ground running on governance. It has taken him the statutory last day to forward his ministerial nominees to the National Assembly where his party has majority. Nothing in that list renews hope. It is an amalgam of some greenhorns and a mishmash of deadwoods. If Tinubu abides by the constitution, there would be a second or third batch as many states are yet to be represented on that list as stipulated by the constitution except Tinubu wants to run a lean bureaucracy.
The legislature has proved loyalty by postponing their well-earned recess. As people who are likely to take possession of their tear-rubber bulletproof cars, one could imagine the excitement to take them on road test.
There are several outspoken members of the Tinubu campaign team that are on the reserve bench. Observers think they have been dumped. Not true. The president has yet to fill the ambassadorial slots and chairpersons and members of federal boards and parastatals. Relax boys, there’s enough on the table to feed more. The president’s friends credit him with rewarding loyalty. There should be no panic on the reserve bench.
The Coup in Niger
Like a sick joke, President Bazoum of Buhari’s second home, Niger Republic, is now history. The elite presidential guard ambushed and shoved him aside, turning the clock of the pseudo-democracy in the sub-region backwards. As usual, the regional body ECOWAS, like the story of the fox and the three little pigs huffed and puffed but are handicapped from doing anything to stop them. Along with their international allies, ECOWAS leaders are now more concerned about the health and well-being of their former colleagues.
The usual threats and so-called high-powered delegations have not helped. The coupists have threatened to execute members of Bazoum’s regime except they could render account of their stewardship. Their misadventure enlarges the coasts of states back in the jackboots of the military, all of them former French colonies. While no right-thinking person condones coups, perhaps it is time to do a bit of soul-searching on why this is happening.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:31+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:40:47 | A former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), retired Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama has indicated his desire to expand the Olu of Warri Community Peace Cup event beyond the shores of Delta State to the international community. Nesiama who is a world athletics licensed manager said the athletics will be included alongside… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Folu-of-warri-sports-project-set-for-expansion%2F.json | en | _ | A former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), retired Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama has indicated his desire to expand the Olu of…
A former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), retired Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama has indicated his desire to expand the Olu of Warri Community Peace Cup event beyond the shores of Delta State to the international community.
Nesiama who is a world athletics licensed manager said the athletics will be included alongside football as ways to make the event a bigger project.
He stated this at the opening ceremony of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III Peace and Unity Cup 2023 8th edition novelty match between the Itsekiri National Youth Council, INYC and The Ijaw National Youth Council, IYC, at Yonwuren College, Ugbuwangue, Delta State.
Nesiema who is the Chairman, Olu of Warri Community Peace Cup 2023 and represented by the Assistant Director NDDC, Engr Jeremiah Oritsejolone said he will encourage efforts that promote sports development.
“Soon, I will begin to engage with the organisers of this event on how we can make it a lot bigger while also involving other sports like athletics where I have a lot more at stake and say both nationally and internationally. I am pleased to be invited to chair the occasion.
“To the teams participating, I encourage you to play with love on and off the pitch as this is what will bring about the much-desired peace, unity and development to our towns and cities,” he said.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:13+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:28:19 | Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won his match by split decision in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 on Saturday but one name that remains attached to the kickboxing star is Nigerian-born fighter Israel Adesanya. During the post-fight interview, the Brazilian made it his condition to accept a third fight against “The Last… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fi-have-unfinished-business-with-adesanya-pereira%2F.json | en | _ | Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won his match by split decision in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 on Saturday but one name…
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won his match by split decision in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 on Saturday but one name that remains attached to the kickboxing star is Nigerian-born fighter Israel Adesanya.
During the post-fight interview, the Brazilian made it his condition to accept a third fight against “The Last Stylebender.”
Even in his new weight class, Pereira continues to get questions about his rival Adesanya. The two men tied the score in April when Adesanya knocked out Pereira in the second round to claim the title.
During the Octagon interview, he told Rogan about his plans to one day become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, while mentioning some unfinished “business.”
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] | 2023-08-01 00:56:34+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 18:07:45 | Read the full article by Jane Donohue (Yahoo! News) "In 2018, news about how plastic straws pose dangers to wildlife went viral. After that, many people and restaurants switched to biodegradable straws. But a recent study revealed that these biodegradable alternatives might not be as environmentally friendly as they appear. What’s happening? When biodegradable straws started gaining popularity, John Bowden,… | https%3A%2F%2Fpfasproject.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fnew-study-finds-harmful-forever-chemicals-in-seemingly-green-products-i-would-not-consider-that-biodegradable%2F.json | en | _ | Read the full article by Jane Donohue (Yahoo! News)
“In 2018, news about how plastic straws pose dangers to wildlife went viral. After that, many people and restaurants switched to biodegradable straws. But a recent study revealed that these biodegradable alternatives might not be as environmentally friendly as they appear.
What’s happening?
When biodegradable straws started gaining popularity, John Bowden, an assistant professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was skeptical, reported Environmental Health News.
He assembled a team to study biodegradable straws from 38 different brands. The team was looking for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are often used as a liquid-resistant coating.
PFAS are often called ‘forever chemicals‘ because they don’t break down naturally — in other words, they aren’t biodegradable.
Bowden’s team detected 21 different PFAS chemicals and found that 36 of the 38 brands tested had PFAS.
‘[PFAS are] very persistent, they repel water, those properties make it very difficult for them to break down,’ Bowden told Environmental Health News. ‘If PFAS are on it, I would not consider that biodegradable.’
Why are PFAS concerning?
When products containing PFAS — like food wrappers, cosmetics, and furniture — end up in landfills, those chemicals leach into groundwater. From there, the chemicals can contaminate water supplies.
The Environmental Working Group estimated that there are 2,858 water supplies contaminated with PFAS in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 97% of Americans have some concentration of PFAS in their bodies.
Small exposure to PFAS isn’t harmful, but when exposure adds up, it can cause health risks. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to increased cholesterol rates, decreased vaccine response in children, and heightened risk of kidney and testicular cancer.
What’s being done about PFAS?
As the risks of PFAS become more widely recognized, countries are taking action. Earlier this year, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway submitted a proposal to ban the use and production of PFAS.
Because PFAS are used in many products, the proposal suggested PFAS ‘should only be allowed for essential uses’ before being completely phased out.
In the U.S., individual states have taken steps to limit the use of PFAS. 33 states currently have policies that limit or prohibit the use and production of PFAS.”
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[
"Nicolas Fernandes",
"Nfernandes Njadvancemedia.Com",
"Nj Advance Media For Nj.Com"
] | 2023-08-01 01:05:18+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:01:38 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennlive.com%2Fnews%2F2023%2F08%2Fnj-man-killed-ex-wife-dog-and-then-himself-authorities-say.html.json | en | _ | Authorities have released the identities of the victim and perpetrator in a murder-suicide in New Jersey.
The woman found dead in her Little Egg Harbor apartment has been identified as Kimberly Hoffman, 49, and her attacker was her ex-husband, Carl Schulz Jr., 52, also of Little Egg Harbor, officials said.
Police were called to the unit on Whitemarsh Court about 5:10 a.m. by a woman who believed someone was breaking into her apartment. Upon arrival, officers located the body of Hoffman, who made the 911 call, and died of an apparent gunshot wound to the face, prosecutors said.
Police also found the carcass of a dog, who also appeared to have been killed by gunfire, before locating Schulz, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, but was still conscious, authorities said.
Schulz was later pronounced dead at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
Investigators later determined that he broke into his ex-wife’s apartment and shot her and the dog before turning the gun on himself, officials said.
Editor’s Note: Reach the New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233). Reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), chat with their advocates here or text LOVEIS to 22522.
NJ Advance Media typically limits reporting on suicides to those that occur in crowded public places, involve public figures or, in special circumstances, where there is a larger public impact. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be reduced with the proper mental health support and treatment. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
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Nicolas Fernandes may be reached at nfernandes@njadvancemedia.com. | www.pennlive.com | NJ man killed ex-wife, dog, and then himself, authorities say | _ | _ | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/08/nj-man-killed-ex-wife-dog-and-then-himself-authorities-say.html |
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[] | 2023-08-01 00:57:18+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 22:19:59 | Ole Miss basketball landed four-star seven-footer John Bol on Monday. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fole-miss%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fole-miss-basketball-recruiting-john-bol-commits-chris-beard%2F70502180007%2F.json | en | _ | OXFORD — Ole Miss basketball and Chris Beard landed 7-foot-1 center John Bol on Monday, and in doing so made a bit of history.
The 247Sports Composite ranks Bol as the No. 34 overall recruit in the 2024 class. If he signs with the Rebels and stays at that spot in the rankings, he will become the highest-rated recruit in Ole Miss history.
Bol, a four-star, is also ranked as the No. 5 center and the No. 5 prospect in the state of Georgia. He plays his high school basketball for Overtime Elite.
He had previously been committed to Florida.
Bol chose Ole Miss over a lengthy list of offers that also includes Texas, Illinois, USC, Michigan, Mizzou and Ohio State.
Praised by evaluators for his rim-protecting ability, Bol joins three-star prospect Jason Jackson ‒ a shooting guard ‒ in the Rebels' Class of 2024.
FOOTBALL:Three things we could learn from Ole Miss football's first day of preseason practice
David Eckert covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at deckert@gannett.com or reach him on Twitter @davideckert98. | www.clarionledger.com | Ole Miss basketball lands John Bol, highest rated recruit in program history | _ | _ | https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2023/07/31/ole-miss-basketball-recruiting-john-bol-commits-chris-beard/70502180007/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 00:57:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-10 00:00:00 | A couple from Alabama led police on a chase through Jackson on Monday morning after they allegedly stole items from a garage sale in a Madison neighborhood. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fa-couple-from-alabama-steals-a-gas-can-from-a-garage-sale-in-fondren%2F70501606007%2F.json | en | _ | An Alabama couple led police on a chase through Jackson Monday morning after, police say, they stole items from a garage sale in a Madison neighborhood, according to the Madison Police Department.
Officials said the incident occurred around 9:12 a.m. when Madison police responded to calls and reports of a couple who were believed to have stolen multiple items, including gas cans, from a garage sale in the Windsor Hills neighborhood.
Steven Garner, 44. and Dana Morales, 51, were traveling in a vehicle reported stolen from Walker County, Alabama, officials said.
Capt. Kevin Newman, administrative and support services commander of the Madison Police Department, said officers encountered the 2003 Toyota Tundra truck on Mississippi 463 near Interstate 55, and upon attempting to stop the vehicle, it fled southbound on Interstate 55 with officers in pursuit.
"The vehicle pursuit continued southbound on Interstate 55, at which time the vehicle exited west onto Beasley Road and then southbound on State Street," Newman said. "The vehicle continued south on State Street, at which time the Capitol Police Department assisted with the pursuit. The fleeing vehicle continued south on State Street, turning west onto Highway 80 and north onto Interstate 220. The vehicle exited Interstate 220 east on West Capitol Street. The vehicle continued on Capitol Street turning north on Congress Street. Upon turning on Congress Street, the vehicle stopped when the driver and occupant surrendered to officers."
Newman said both suspects were charged in the incident.
Steven Garner of Jasper, Alabama, was faces charges of receiving stolen property (felony), felony fleeing and petit larceny. Garner is also wanted for receiving stolen property and attempting to elude in Cullman County, Alabama.
Dana Morales of Cullman County, Alabama, was charged with receiving stolen property (felony) and conspiracy to commit a crime. Morales is also wanted for receiving stolen property in Cullman County, Alabama.
Both subjects are at the Madison County Detention Center, with no bond set, officials said late Monday afternoon.
While responding to assist with the pursuit, a Capitol Police Department vehicle was involved in an accident with a third-party car on State Street near East Rankin Street.
Officials said no injuries were reported as a result of the accident. | www.clarionledger.com | A couple from Alabama steals a gas can from a garage sale in Fondren | _ | _ | https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/07/31/a-couple-from-alabama-steals-a-gas-can-from-a-garage-sale-in-fondren/70501606007/ |
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"Sofia Schwarzwalder The Daily",
"Sofia Schwarzwalder"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:23+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 01:30:00 | Just after 4 a.m. on July 24, the Seattle Fire Department received reports of a large fire at the 5500 block of University Way NE. Callers reported significant amounts of | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Fnews%2Fone-dead-after-incendiary-fire-in-the-u-district%2Farticle_c1974e10-2f33-11ee-8cb6-f78f063b1412.html.json | en | _ | Just after 4 a.m. on July 24, the Seattle Fire Department received reports of a large fire at the 5500 block of University Way NE. Callers reported significant amounts of smoke and flames coming from an empty building.
Witnesses reported seeing a person standing on the roof of the former Jet City Improv building as it burned. Firefighters did not find anyone while searching around the building and on top of the roof.
Firefighters had the fire under control shortly after 5 a.m., but were unable to enter the building due to the collapsed roof. While working with an excavator later that afternoon, a body matching witness’ descriptions was found.
A July 25 update stated the fire was ruled incendiary, or intentionally set. An investigation with the SPD Arson and Bomb Squad is currently underway.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Reach News Editor Sofia Schwarzwalder at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @schwaarzy
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"The Daily Staff",
"Zinnia Hansen",
"Chloe Peterson",
"Christine Mcmanigal",
"Alice Miller The Daily"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:05+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 00:00:00 | What we’re watching | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Farts_and_culture%2Fcommunity%2Fstaff-picks-7-31-7-4%2Farticle_c24b5750-2f3a-11ee-9b8d-4b20aa12a1da.html.json | en | _ | What we’re watching
Anna Brunner, writer (@annabrunn_er)
I fear that all my friends are getting really tired of my constant ramblings about AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” so I have turned to this column to share my love. This show is ruling my summer, invading my brain, and making it so that every time I find myself driving past a farm or walking through Georgia-esque greenery I can’t help but say, “Woah, this is just like The Walking Dead.” It’s no surprise my friends are getting tired of me.
Despite “The Walking Dead” being hugely relevant in popular culture and, thus, cementing itself as one of the most profound pieces of zombie-related fiction within the genre, I somehow missed the memo that the show was actually good. From fantastic acting performances to great writing, I am completely hooked on the plot and invested in what’s going to happen to my favorite group of extremely traumatized individuals. I swear all I wanna do is give Rick Grimes a hug and tell him everything is going to be okay.
I really enjoy consuming media that gives me space to think, and “The Walking Dead” is no exception. The show poses several moral questions that develop over multiple episodes to allow the viewer to really sit with each scenario and wonder what they would do if they were the one in charge.
My avid viewing of this show has also imbued me with a really strong urge to fight a zombie, and has deluded me into thinking I would be good at that. Hopefully, this delusion is never put to the test.
Though I’m only on season five, I can say with certainty that this show is going to be one of my favorites once I reach the end. Unless, of course, all my favorite characters get eaten by zombies.
What we’re listening to
Mackenzie Oliver, writer (@kenzieroliver)
Like many other pretentious music listeners, I started collecting vinyl records in high school. My hobby was put on hold when I moved to Seattle, because my record player did not make the journey with me. In making up for lost time and deciding which records come with me next year, I’ve been revisiting my albums of the summer.
“The Velvet Underground & Nico” (1967): I am nothing if not The VU’s number-one defender. “I’ll Be Your Mirror” is timeless and “Femme Fatale” is THE hot girl summer anthem. Despite what the elderly man in Trader Joe’s said to me last year, I did not steal my t-shirt from my grandpa: teenage girls also enjoy Lou Reed’s lyricism.
Lucy Dacus’ “Home Video” (2021): I feel the same way about Lucy Dacus’ music as I feel about my own diary: it’s depressing and ingenious. “Hot & Heavy,” “Brando,” and “Thumbs” are the trilogy of my dreams… and my nightmares. It’s truly the perfect album for sad girl summer.
Tame Impala’s “The Slow Rush” (2020): I bought this from Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard after waiting in line for hours in a heat wave. To me, “Tomorrow’s Dust” feels just like that. I’m not going to be the person who reminds you that “Tame Impala is just one guy,” but I will tell you that “Borderline” on vinyl will change your life.
Narrowing it down to three records in 250 words was the most I’ve used my brain all summer.
You’ll soon find me gearing up for the packing process, where I’ll decide which of my three ABBA records deserves a spot in the college house. Spoiler, it’s all of them.
What we’re reading
Chloe Peterson, writer (@cpphoto)
I’ve been trying to recapture the magic of reading I lost somewhere in high school for years now, and I think that we’re finally getting somewhere this summer. At some point, reading for pleasure became a secondary activity, drowned out by the need to read for class, do other homework, and recuperate from school.
However, this summer we’re getting back on the horse as I work my way through the Seattle Public Library’s Book Bingo: Adult Summer Reading 2023. I started with Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” as I sat by the water and stared into nothingness as needed.
From there, I revisited Rick Riordan’s “The Lightning Thief,” reveling in the nostalgia of it all, despite being taken aback by how mean, and slightly dated the book can be in its descriptions of its characters. I look forward to the TV adaptation being kinder than its source material.
I then started my current read: “Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex” by Angela Chen. I’d actually been meaning to read this book for years. Although I was wary of its potential to either be harmful to the asexual community, or simply redundant information for someone who has been living on the asexual spectrum their whole life, and has known it for almost seven years.
However, “Ace” is a pleasant surprise, as it worked through Chen’s experiences to ground and direct discussion of asexuality on many levels.
I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the asexual spectrum; it’s made several friends of mine come to realizations about themselves and is a worthwhile text to engage with. Happy reading!
What we’re doing
Zinnia Hansen, writer (@HansenZinnia)
Being an aspirational runner, every summer I promise myself I’ll finally get in shape. I buy a cute pair of running shoes, I design routes through the public trails that crisscross the neighborhoods of my hometown, and I make a plan to reward myself with ice cream.
Regardless of my good intentions, I’ve only ever managed to wheeze my way through an “almost” mile before I abandon my heart health to exercise what I’ve convinced myself is a more important muscle: my brain.
But finally, I’ve figured out how to trick myself into running. After my two-and-a-half hour long morning Zoom class, I squeeze into a swimsuit, pull on a pair of shorts, tie up my HOKAs, and dash out the door.
I get the hard part out of the way first, jogging up to the top of the hill. Then, gasping for breath, I sprint with my arms raised as if to exalt the blue sky, down along the wild-flower peppered cliffside. At the beach, I reward myself by washing off my sweat in the freezing water of the sound.
Alas, I’m not yet strong enough to do a full loop. After my ice bath, I take a stroll home, eating the blackberries I find along the way.
Reach writers Anna Bruner, Mackenzie Oliver, Chloe Peterson, and Zinnia Hansen at arts@dailyuw.com.
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Staff Picks: 7/31-7/4 | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/arts_and_culture/community/staff-picks-7-31-7-4/article_c24b5750-2f3a-11ee-9b8d-4b20aa12a1da.html |
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[
"Sofia Schwarzwalder The Daily",
"Sofia Schwarzwalder",
"Olezzo - Stock.Adobe.Com"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:17+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 00:00:00 | On July 26, Sen. Patty Murray announced that UW will be the recipient of a $10 million grant for semiconductor manufacturing and research development. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Fnews%2Fmoney-granted-funding-to-come-through-the-chips-and-science-act%2Farticle_4de9f68a-2f32-11ee-a232-cb495a69f33f.html.json | en | _ | On July 26, Sen. Patty Murray announced that UW will be the recipient of a $10 million grant for semiconductor manufacturing and research development.
In August 2022, the Biden administration passed the CHIPS and Science Act, designed to create jobs, strengthen supply chains, lower costs, and counter China. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s semiconductor manufacturing capacity has far surpassed the United States’.
Figures released by the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association shows that the United States currently holds 12% of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity, a significant drop compared to the 37% share it held in 1990.
The state of Washington lies within the top 10 states for the semiconductor manufacturing workforce. The CHIPS and Science Act aims to aid smaller scale manufacturers in increasing their workforce, expediting production, and lowering costs. These strategic changes aim to prevent manufacturers from moving overseas and establishing facilities in China or other countries.
UW’s grant money will be given to the U.S.-Japan University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS). Funds will be specially allocated to the UPWARDS for the Future program, which was launched by Micron Technology Inc. in May 2023.
“This funding is a big deal for the University of Washington and will help our state remain a leader in semiconductor manufacturing and building a skilled semiconductor workforce,” Murray said. “The UPWARDS for the Future project is going to give students in Washington state really unique opportunities to collaborate with their peers and become part of tomorrow’s STEM workforce — it’s great to see the CHIPS and Science Act at work.”
The UPWARDS for the Future works with those within the industry to offer students opportunities for research and advanced training in the hopes of addressing the current demands within the semiconductor workforce.
Grant money is allocated through the National Science Foundation.
Reach News Editor Sofia Schwarzwalder at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @schwaarzy
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Money granted: Funding to come through the CHIPS and Science Act | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/news/money-granted-funding-to-come-through-the-chips-and-science-act/article_4de9f68a-2f32-11ee-a232-cb495a69f33f.html |
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[
"Sofia Schwarzwalder The Daily",
"Sofia Schwarzwalder"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:11+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 00:30:00 | Late Friday night, a spokesperson from UW Medicine confirmed that Harborview Medical Center received four people who had suffered gunshot wounds at a shooting in South Seattle. A fifth victim | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Fnews%2Ffive-people-shot-during-community-outreach-event-in-south-seattle%2Farticle_3d7bdcc2-2f33-11ee-bed5-1ba2dfc2e377.html.json | en | _ | Late Friday night, a spokesperson from UW Medicine confirmed that Harborview Medical Center received four people who had suffered gunshot wounds at a shooting in South Seattle. A fifth victim was treated on site.
Police were notified of the incident at 9200 Rainier Avenue South just after 9 p.m.
The shooting occurred during a pop-up community outreach event that aimed to give out toys, clothes, and food to those in need. Seattle police chief Adrian Diaz said that “dozens and dozens” of bullets were fired by the shooter at the event. It is unknown whether the victims were targeted.
A Saturday morning update from UW Medicine reported that the 25-year-old male, who was in critical condition upon arrival to Harborview, and the 24-year-old female are now in satisfactory condition. The 28-year-old female and 34-year-old male were discharged on Saturday morning.
Police are currently searching for at least two suspects but have no physical descriptions or descriptions of the vehicle that was driven.
This is a currently developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Reach News Editor Sofia Schwarzwalder at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @schwaarzy
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Five people shot during community outreach event in South Seattle | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/news/five-people-shot-during-community-outreach-event-in-south-seattle/article_3d7bdcc2-2f33-11ee-bed5-1ba2dfc2e377.html |
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[
"Mackenzie Oliver The Daily",
"The Daily Staff",
"Deborah Kwon The Daily",
"Sarah Newman The Daily"
] | 2023-08-01 01:28:58+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 01:00:00 | Like many other watchers, I started “The Sex Lives of College Girls” because they filmed the second season on UW’s campus. However, the loss of a main cast member has | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Farts_and_culture%2Fart%2Fcast-changes-on-campus%2Farticle_730dcd84-2f3b-11ee-84f8-6bb00cac9c72.html.json | en | _ | Like many other watchers, I started “The Sex Lives of College Girls” because they filmed the second season on UW’s campus. However, the loss of a main cast member has viewers potentially turning away from the hit show.
“The Sex Lives of College Girls” is a drama starring four female college students thrown into a seemingly inconvenient living situation. As unlikely friends, the roommates (played by Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott) support each other through the traditional and nontraditional challenges of university life. According to UW student Bella Andre, executive producer Mindy Kaling does a great job making the show feel like a safe space for young women in college.
“I really liked [the show],” UW student Sunny Price-Huish said. “There’s not a lot of college shows or movies compared to high school ones, and it’s fun to be watching at the same time that you’re, like, going through it.”
Unfortunately, the fan favorite of the four protagonists, Leighton Murray (played by Reneé Rapp), will no longer be a main fixture in the series. After her solo music career took off in 2022, Rapp decided to leave the show.
UW student Chloe Stafford claims that replacing a character in a TV show isn’t always the right move.
“If they make her character leave for good, they could have somebody else fill that spot,” Stafford said. “But if they just put a different actor in as her character it would suck.”
Many may recognize Reneé Rapp for her breakout role as Regina George in Broadway’s production of “Mean Girls,” where she rose to fame as a teenager. Murray is Rapp’s first television role, where she plays a witty blonde with an eye for fashion. Her style isn’t the source of Rapp’s success, however. According to Price-Huish, her character in “The Sex Lives of College Girls” acts as a great representative for the queer community.
"I feel like, for feminine-presenting people, there’s not a lot of super positive queer representation, because it’s mostly gay men,” Price-Huish said. “So it makes it a real bummer that they’re getting rid of her character.”
Although she’s leaving the show, Reneé Rapp is far from leaving the spotlight. In the midst of returning to her role of Regina George for a “Mean Girls” movie musical, Rapp has been writing and releasing music. Following her 2022 EP, “Everything to Everyone,” Rapp has since released two singles to promote her upcoming album, as well as announcing a tour with a stop at Seattle’s Paramount theater in October.
“Comfort character” has become a common term in this generation of media-influenced teenagers. For many, Leighton Murray was just that. Reneé Rapp’s depiction of a college girl navigating not only coming out, but the classic college “hookup culture” hits home for a lot of the show’s viewers; I would not be remotely surprised if it lost a few of its biggest fans.
You can watch the first two seasons of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” on MAX, and check out Reneé Rapp’s music on streaming platforms.
Reach writer Mackenzie Oliver at arts@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @kenzieroliver
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Cast changes on campus | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/arts_and_culture/art/cast-changes-on-campus/article_730dcd84-2f3b-11ee-84f8-6bb00cac9c72.html |
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[
"Goli Innocent"
] | 2023-08-01 00:52:19+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:23:27 | Coup: Germany To Suspend Bilateral Cooperation With Niger Republic | https%3A%2F%2Fnewtelegraphng.com%2Fcoup-germany-to-suspend-bilateral-cooperation-with-niger-republic%2F.json | en | _ | Germany is suspending its bilateral cooperation with the Niger Republic until further notice and has warned that it might take further steps in response to last week’s military coup that saw democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum detained by a group of soldiers.
Germany has said it is putting financial and development aid to Niger on hold following last week’s coup.
However, officials added that the evacuation of German citizens or soldiers is not currently considered necessary.
Berlin has “suspended all direct support payments to the central government of Niger until further notice,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson told a press briefing.
“We are also examining our entire bilateral engagement with Niger and will, of course, take further measures depending on the developments in the next few days,” the spokesperson added, saying the situation was still in flux and
The suspension of cooperation was confirmed by the Development Ministry.
A spokeswoman for that ministry said that those behind the coup “must restore power to the democratically elected president. “We are in close contact within the federal government and with our partners and are monitoring and evaluating the developments in Niger,” she added.
The EU has already cut its aid to the Niger Republic.
“Our assessment of the situation is that [an evacuation] is not yet needed,” the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
There are currently some 100 members of the German army, or Bundeswehr, in Niger to assist in training local forces.
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The spokesperson said, however, that the government was prepared in case the situation were to worsen in Niger.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius later said that Berlin was assessing possible actions to take both with regard to its troops in Niger and its military withdrawal from neighbouring Mali.
“We are in talks and preparing for the different scenarios with different options,” Pistorius told reporters.
Pistorius said the coup leaders had vowed to adhere to international agreements but that it remained to be seen whether this would be the case.
He made his remarks while visiting a military cybersecurity facility.
At the same time, Niger’s former colonial ruler, France, has said it recognizes Bazoum as the sole legitimate authority in Niger.
The statement by the French Foreign Ministry came in response to a question as to whether France had been authorized by the toppled government in Niger to carry out strikes to try and free the president, as has been claimed by the military junta behind the coup
“Our priority is the security of our citizens and our facilities, which cannot be targeted by violence, according to international law,” the ministry added in a statement given to Reuters news agency, which gave neither confirmation nor denial of the junta’s claims.
Last Friday, the leaders of the coup declared General Abdourahmane Tchiani to be the new head of state, replacing Bazoum. It is the seventh military takeover in West and Central Africa in less than three years.
West African nations have imposed sanctions on the country and threatened to intervene by force if Bazoum is not reinstated within a week. | newtelegraphng.com | Coup: Germany To Suspend Bilateral Cooperation With Niger Republic | _ | _ | https://newtelegraphng.com/coup-germany-to-suspend-bilateral-cooperation-with-niger-republic/ |
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[
"Mutiat Lawore",
"New Telegraph"
] | 2023-08-01 00:52:13+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:28:35 | BBNaija All-Stars: Kiddwaya Emerges Head Of House | https%3A%2F%2Fnewtelegraphng.com%2Fbbnaija-all-stars-kiddwaya-emerges-head-of-house%2F.json | en | _ | …As Angel Secure Black Envelope Immunity
This week, Biggie switched up the game, going from one housemate per round last week to four teams of five housemates each. At the end of the first round, each team had two people qualify for the second and final round.
Team Fantastic Five, consisting of Ike, Pere, Kidd, Cross, and TolaniBaj, faced the HOH challenge first, with Kidd and Ike emerging as their qualifiers.
In the first round, there were five basins filled with many plastic balls, and opposite the filled bowls were seesaw beams.
The housemates had to walk on the seesaw beams to transfer the balls from the basins to the shallow container at the end of the beam.
The housemates were not allowed to use their hands to touch any part of the beam except the start point, which was clearly marked.
Biggie also noted that if any housemate touches any other part of the beam, it is considered a failed attempt, and they must start all over.
He added that if the plastic balls fall out of the shallow container at the beam’s end, they must be returned to the basin, and the housemates must start again.
They were allotted 30 minutes to move the balls from the bowl to the end of the beam. The first two housemates to successfully transfer four balls and then return to the starting point would automatically qualify for the next round of the game.
In the absence of the challenge completion by any housemate, the housemate with the most balls in their beam bowl will be declared the qualifier. Big Brother would decide on a sudden-death game if there was a tie. There were no sudden death games.
Team Veto Five – Whitemoney, Neo, Doyin, Princess, and Ilebaye – went second. Neo and Ilebaye qualified after successfully transferring all four balls. Mercy, Frodd, Angel, Venita, and Cee-C were a part of Team Five Star, which saw Frodd and Venita qualify for the next round after 30 gruelling minutes.
Adekunle, Alex, Soma, Seyi, and Uriel’s Team Blizzard also struggled to finish the game in 30 minutes. Still, Soma and Adekunle qualified for the final round.
After the 4 teams had taken a turn, Big Brother announced that the Head of House game would pause for a while, introducing the black envelope challenge.
The rule is simple – find the black envelope hidden in the house. One housemate can only have one envelope, but the search has to start after Biggie’s signal.
Kidwaya, Neo, and Angel found the envelopes. While Angel’s noted that she was immune from the week’s nomination, Kiddwaya, and Neo had a message to have better luck next time.
Luck would come to play as the HoH game continued.
Ike, Kiddwaya, Neo, Ilebaye, Frodd, Venita, Adekunle, and Soma, who passed the first challenge, headed to the final round. Big Brother announced a little twist in the game, explaining that the housemates are to put five balls in the shallow container in ten minutes, while other rules remain unchanged. After an intense round that saw Neo and Kiddwaya successfully transfer five balls in 10 minutes, the housemates had to head back into the lounge.
Afterward, Big Brother announced Kiddwaya as the new head of the house. He received the chance to choose four BFFs who would share his lounge. He chose Tolanibaj, Uriel, Pere, and Neo to be his BFFs for the week.
The HoH announcement led to the nominations. Big Brother announced that the nominations are taking a new turn until he says otherwise. He called the game ‘Pardon Me Please’. The voting style will see the housemates list who they want to give possible immunity for the week.
They are not allowed to state their names, the HOH name, or that of the Black Envelope winners. There will only be one winner. If there is no clear winner, Big Brother will declare the game inconclusive as Biggie will not recognise the tie.
Soma received the most nominations with eight nods. Ilebaye received two. The housemates nominated Ike, Venita, Cross, Neo Energy, Doyin, Mercy, Ceec, Uriel, Tolanibaj, and Adekunle once. Big Brother announced that an emotional Soma is immune from possible eviction since he won the first-ever PMP game.
Every other housemate apart from Soma, Angel, and Kiddwaya is up for possible eviction. Their continuity in the game depends on the viewers’ votes, and voting portals are now open until 9 pm on Thursday. | newtelegraphng.com | BBNaija All-Stars: Kiddwaya Emerges Head Of House | _ | _ | https://newtelegraphng.com/bbnaija-all-stars-kiddwaya-emerges-head-of-house/ |
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[
"Jason Stamm",
"Article.Author_Name"
] | 2023-08-01 00:49:27+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 11:47:43 | Rivals150 guard Labaron Philon has some places he wants to see this fall, but where is his recruitment? He explains. | https%3A%2F%2Fcincinnati.rivals.com%2Fnews%2Flabaron-philon-working-on-fall-visits.json | https://images.rivals.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,t_headline_primary/i2ksu2pkhuq6w8cvnn2f | en | _ | Living, playing, just being in south Alabama, four-star point guard LaBaron Philon was comfortable and successful. He won the past two Alabama Class 7A player of the year awards and racked up 2,31... | cincinnati.rivals.com | LaBaron Philon Working On Fall Visits | _ | _ | https://cincinnati.rivals.com/news/labaron-philon-working-on-fall-visits |
[
"Bob D'Angelo",
"Cox Media Group National Content Desk"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:24+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:45:13 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Ftrending%2Fexotic-adrian-street-flamboyant-pro-wrestler-dead-82%2FIBX4XC6TURF7VHLQX454O5IBQE%2F.json | en | _ | Adrian Street: Pro wrestler Adrian Street, left, posed with his coal miner father in 1974. "Too dark down there, I was born for the spotlight," Street said about the coal mines. (Dennis Hutchinson/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
“Exotic” Adrian Street, a flamboyant professional wrestler who dressed like a glam rocker but exhibited the toughness of his Welsh roots as the son of a coal miner, died July 24, his family confirmed. He was 82.
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Street had recently undergone brain surgery, the BBC reported.
Born on Dec. 5, 1940, in Brynmawr, Wales, Street was known for his androgynous appearance and claimed to have wrestled in more than 12,000 bouts during his seven-decade career, according to The Guardian.
A genre-bending pioneer whose larger-than-life presence and ruthlessness between the ropes changed the wrestling world forever. Honored to have called Adrian Street a friend.
My thoughts are with Miss Linda and the family, friends and fans of Adrian Street. pic.twitter.com/fQrbWPem8p — Triple H (@TripleH) July 31, 2023
“His flamboyant style entertained audiences and reimagined what was possible in sports-entertainment,” WWE said in a statement.
Street would enter the ring with his longtime manager and future wife, Miss Linda, garbed in pastels and glitter, wearing lipstick and sporting brightly dyed hair while wearing a feather boa, The Guardian reported.
Street was “the kindest, most loving man you could ever meet,” his wife told the BBC on Sunday. “The total opposite to how he behaved on stage.”
He refused to follow in the footsteps of his father, who worked in the coal mines of Wales, according to the BBC.
“Too dark down there, I was born for the spotlight,” Street once confessed in an interview.
WWE is saddened to learn that Adrian Street has passed away.
WWE extends its condolences to Street’s family, friends, and fans.https://t.co/DjCT1ESCnE pic.twitter.com/2cUspIV58i — WWE (@WWE) July 31, 2023
Former WWE wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who is currently an executive with the wrestling promotion, called Street “a genre-bending pioneer whose larger-than-life presence and ruthlessness between the ropes changed the wrestling world forever.”
As a teenager, Street ran away from home and began wrestling in London, billed as “Kid Tarzan Jonathan,” the BBC reported.
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and truly a one off talent Adrian Street. My deepest condolences to Linda and Adrian’s family. Rest well.x — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2023
Later returning to his real name, Street became a wrestling “heel,” antagonizing fans with his appearance and rough tactics. He further infuriated fans with his flamboyant costumes that was a precursor to glam rockers like David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Gary Glitter, according to The Guardian.
Street ignored the catcalls, skipping around the ring and planting lipstick kisses on his opponents’ foreheads before smashing them into the canvas, the BBC reported.
Street later moved to Florida, where he and his wife started a costume-making business called The Bizarre Bizarre, the news outlet reported. He also founded a wrestling school, the Skull Krushers Academy.
Street was featured in a 2019 biopic, “You May Be Pretty, But I Am Beautiful,” The Guardian reported.
©2023 Cox Media Group | www.b985.com | ‘Exotic’ Adrian Street, flamboyant pro wrestler, dead at 82 | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/trending/exotic-adrian-street-flamboyant-pro-wrestler-dead-82/IBX4XC6TURF7VHLQX454O5IBQE/ |
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[
"John Parker",
"Yahoo Sports"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:17+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:53 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fwwe-monday-night-raw%2FTONRC3WNJTCBRR7S3A27AYLL5Y%2F.json | en | _ | World Wrestling Entertainment will stage its marquee mid-year event this Saturday as SummerSlam takes place at Ford Field, home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions. After WrestleMania, SummerSlam is the second-biggest show WWE produces in a calendar year and this year’s card is typically strong from top to bottom.
Brock Lesnar, who has headlined nine previous SummerSlams, faces Cody Rhodes in a match that figures to finish their trilogy, Logan Paul is back to square off with Ricochet after a series of viral moments between the two and Roman Reigns continues to battle with his own family, putting both his Universal Championship and the title of “Tribal Chief” up against his cousin Jey Uso.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s SummerSlam:
WWE SummerSlam ‘go-home’ Monday Night Raw
• Brock Lesnar appears • Logan Paul appears • Maxxine Dupri vs. Valhalla • Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio
WWE SummerSlam 2023
Date: Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET)Site: Ford Field in Detroit
How to watch SummerSlam 2023 in the US
How to watch WWE SummerSlam outside the US:
SummerSlam 2023 match card
• Logan Paul vs. Ricochet• Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler• Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes• SummerSlam Battle Royal (Sheamus, LA Knight, TBA)• Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre• Women's Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair• World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor• Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso
WWE SummerSlam ‘go-home’ SmackDown card
Friday, Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. ET on Fox from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio
The only announced segment for Smackdown is a singles match between the only two confirmed competitors in the SummerSlam battle royal, LA Knight and Sheamus.
• LA Knight vs. Sheamus
Storylines for WWE SummerSlam
Logan Paul vs. RicochetThese two first crossed paths in January's Royal Rumble match, staging an incredible spot with each spring-boarding halfway across the ring and clotheslining each other in mid-air.
Then, last month at the Money in the Bank ladder match, they went for another high spot that didn’t quite come off as smooth as Ricochet attempted a Spanish Fly from the top rope and put Paul through two tables. Ever since, the two have traded barbs on social media and in an in-ring segment setting up the SummerSlam blow-off.
Well, at least now he know how we all felt when he was added to the match 🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/8S5vmRBOHF — Ricochet (@KingRicochet) July 8, 2023
Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna BaszlerBaszler, who got Rousey into the professional wrestling world to begin with, turned on her longtime friend during a women's tag team title defense at Money in the Bank, costing them the belts. When Rousey demanded an explanation two days later on Monday Night Raw, Baszler delivered a blistering promo in which she (correctly) pointed out that Rousey has had championship opportunities handed to her since she set foot in the WWE, while Baszler has had to work for every spot she's ever had. This feud has felt a bit rushed, likely because of Rousey's reported "hard out" date to exit the company.
Brock Lesnar vs. Cody RhodesLess than 24 hours after failing to capture the undisputed Universal championship from Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes was set to team with Brock Lesnar to face Reigns and Solo Sikoa on Raw. Before that match began, Lesnar attacked Rhodes and pummeled him for nearly 10 minutes until the show went off the air. Rhodes got a narrow win the following month at Backlash and then Lesnar (storyline) broke Cody's left arm during an attack on the May 22 episode of Raw. Five days later Lesnar beat Rhodes by technical submission after working over the arm most of the match. Rhodes has since spent weeks trying to get a third match and finally got it on the July 17 episode of Raw when Lesnar accepted and proceeded to pummel Cody in front of his family at ringside.
Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyreAt WrestleMania, Gunther retained the Intercontinental title in a triple-threat match against McIntyre and Sheamus in one of the best matches of the weekend. Following another successful defense over Matt Riddle at Money in the Bank, Gunther was confronted by a returning McIntyre, who hadn't been seen on TV since that WrestleMania match. Gunther formally accepted McIntyre's challenge on the July 24 episode of Raw.
Women's Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte FlairAsuka unsuccessfully challenged Belair for the title at WrestleMania but managed to win it at Night of Champions on May 27 thanks to a rather creative application of the blue mist. On the June 9 episode of Smackdown, Flair returned for the first time since WrestleMania to challenge Asuka, enraging Belair, who was in line for a rematch. The Flair-Asuka title match took place on June 30, with Belair interfering and laying both other women out. To resolve the issue a triple-threat was set for SummerSlam.
World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn BálorRollins won the newly introduced World Heavyweight Championship in a tournament final over AJ Styles. Soon thereafter Bálor began to stalk Rollins and demand a title match. There is history here as Bálor won the inaugural Universal Championship over Rollins at SummerSlam 2016, only to have to surrender it the next night on Raw due to an injury he suffered during the match. In promos to hype this match, Bálor has continually brought up that chapter as his motivation for targeting Rollins at this year's SummerSlam.
Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey UsoThe Bloodline story involving members of the real-life Anoa'i wrestling family has been unfolding for more than three years at this point and has never been hotter. Since their tag-team championship loss at WrestleMania, Reigns has bullied and belittled his cousins, causing the Usos to turn on the "Tribal Chief" on the June 16 episode of SmackDown. In a tag-team match at Money in the Bank, Jey became the first person to pin Reigns in nearly three years to win the match and set up a singles encounter for the undisputed Universal Championship at SummerSlam.
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[
"Bob D'Angelo",
"Cox Media Group National Content Desk"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:31+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:26:52 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Ftrending%2Fi-was-shaking-like-an-earthquake-bull-shark-attacks-fishing-boat-8-times%2FQXLRKSUSENHHPDNKQVMWIMKB2E%2F.json | en | _ | Bull shark: A bull shark tried to take a bite out of the back of a boat as fishermen attempted to catch cobia. (Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Well, it is Shark Week.
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A fisherman said he was “shaking like an earthquake” when a bull shark recently attacked his boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of Florida, USA Today reported.
Joshua Jorgensen, who hosts the BlacktipH Fishing show on YouTube from Palm Beach Gardens, used a drone to capture aerial footage of the shark bashing into the back of boat. The agitated shark thumped the boat of Jorgensen’s friend, Carl Torresson, at least eight times, Fox News reported.
Jorgensen filmed two large cobia swimming with a bull shark circling nearby, the news outlet reported. The video that Jorgensen posted to Instagram shows the fishermen casting their lines into the water -- and then the shark became aggressive.
“I was flying my drone at the beach and spotted two huge cobia swimming with a bull shark. Cobia is one of the best-tasting fish in the ocean,” Jorgensen said in the video. “So I called my buddy Carl, and he raced over to try (to) catch them.
“I was following his boat with my drone and then all of a sudden the shark attacked his engines.”
Jorgensen added that the shark initially attacked the boat five times and “then came back for more.”
The shark attacked the boats a total of eight times, Jorgensen said, according to USA Today.
“We’re thinking, you know, maybe he grabbed the propeller,” Torresson said in the video. “We weren’t expecting the damage that we had when we got back to the dock, and it was just astronomical. The whole middle of the engine’s completely ripped out. The trim tab’s broken.
“And I didn’t think a shark could actually shake a boat like that. The boat was shaking like a bag of popcorn. Like literally, I was shaking like an earthquake. I was like, what’s going on? I went back there and I noticed it was a shark doing it. I’m like, are you kidding me? This is like a ride from Universal Studios.” | www.b985.com | ‘I was shaking like an earthquake’: Bull shark attacks fishing boat 8 times | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/trending/i-was-shaking-like-an-earthquake-bull-shark-attacks-fishing-boat-8-times/QXLRKSUSENHHPDNKQVMWIMKB2E/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:17:39+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:58:29 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Ftrending%2Fmagnus-white-us-cycling-team-member-killed-after-struck-by-vehicle%2FQLSX7Q7RPVDAPOKWZJC2WSHZ6U%2F.json | en | _ | BOULDER, Colo. — Magnus White, a cyclist on USA Cycling’s junior men’s national team, was killed Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle during a training ride near his Colorado home. He was 17.
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White, who was scheduled to race at the upcoming world championships in Scotland, died near Boulder, ESPN reported. His death was announced by USA Cycling in a statement on Sunday.
“He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community,” USA Cycling said. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time.”
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the news that 17-year-old Magnus White has passed away in a training accident.
Please read USA Cycling's statement in Memory of Magnus White: https://t.co/vZryL710K8 pic.twitter.com/q8CCkJnYdL — USA Cycling (@usacycling) July 30, 2023
White was riding on Colorado Highway 119 -- known as the Diagonal Highway -- north of Boulder when he was hit by a Toyota Matrix driven by a 23-year-old woman from Westminster, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Gabriel Moltrer told The Denver Post.
Moltrer said the Matrix apparently crossed onto the shoulder of the highway, according to the newspaper.
White was pronounced dead at an area hospital, Sports Illustrated reported. The woman was not injured.
White’s parents said in a statement that their son’s passion for cycling was stoked when he received his first strider bike when he was 2 years old, according to the Post.
Michael and Jill White said their son was an “incredibly self-motivated cyclist who was just reaching his potential.”
White won a junior national championship in cyclocross in 2021 and earned a spot on the U.S. national team, ESPN reported. He competed with the squad in Europe before last year’s cyclocross world championships, and he was selected to represent the U.S. this year at the cyclocross world championships in the Netherlands, the cable sports news outlet reported.
“White fell in love with cycling at an early age through Boulder Junior Cycling,” USA Cycling said in its statement. “He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community.”
Michael Robson, who coached White for six years, said that the cyclist “made the hardest thing to do look easy.”
“He had this effortless grace about him,” Robson told the Post. “He was always his absolute best self and an incredible role model for the other kids.”
The crash is still under investigation, the Post reported. Drugs, alcohol, and speed “are not suspected” as factors in the crash, Moltrer said.
“We’re suffering,” Robson told the newspaper. | www.b985.com | Magnus White, US cycling team member, killed after struck by vehicle | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/trending/magnus-white-us-cycling-team-member-killed-after-struck-by-vehicle/QLSX7Q7RPVDAPOKWZJC2WSHZ6U/ |
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"Ross Dellenger",
"Yahoo Sports"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:10+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:45:28 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fsources-notre-dame%2FQV2IIDIEYMCRWWMG7X5QWZDSCI%2F.json | en | _ | COLLEGE FOOTBALL: APR 23 Notre Dame Spring Game SOUTH BEND, IN - APRIL 23: A detail view of a Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet is seen during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game on April 23, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The richest apparel deal in college athletics belongs to the Golden Dome.
Notre Dame and Under Armour are extending their relationship, agreeing to a new 10-year contract that puts the Irish at the top of college sports with a price tag of more than $10 million annually in cash and gear, sources told Yahoo Sports.
Notre Dame and Under Armour officials declined to comment.
Notre Dame, in the final year of its previous 10-year contract with Under Armour, hit the open market this spring after the expiration of the exclusive negotiating window with UA. Under Armour won a bidding war against the other top two apparel brands in the country, Adidas and Nike.
A win for UA founder and chairman Kevin Plank, UA lands one of the country’s most valuable brands again. The school and apparel brand have been partners since 2014, when UA replaced Adidas as Notre Dame’s apparel outfit in what was at the time believed to be the most lucrative apparel contract in college athletics history, a deal thought to be around $90 million.
This one exceeds that amount and vaults the Irish to the top of college sports, alongside the likes of Texas (Nike), Kansas (Adidas), Louisville (Adidas), Ohio State (Nike), Nebraska (Adidas) and Michigan (Nike) — all schools with deals believed to range from $8-$10 million a year.
Financial details of apparel contracts are not always clear. Some are not publicized and others were impacted by the COVID pandemic. But the Irish’s deal is expected to exceed all others in the market.
Apparel deals are revenue-generating giants for some of the most elite college athletic departments. In normal cases, apparel companies pay an annual licensing fee ranging from $5-10 million in cash for some of the powerhouses in college football and men’s basketball. In some deals, the school receives a cut of royalties from merchandise sales (usually 10-15%). Most agreements require the company to outfit that school’s athletic teams with $2-5 million in gear each year, as well as discounts in merchandise purchases.
Over the last several years, Under Armour has withdrawn from being a major player in college athletics. The Baltimore-based outlet has canceled deals with UCLA, Cal, Hawaii and Cincinnati, and Boston College ended its relationship with the company by signing with New Balance and Adidas.
Despite the past setbacks, Under Armour recently released figures that show its 2023 fiscal year revenue is up 3 percent to $5.9 billion. The company continues to outfit a handful of major college programs, including Auburn, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Utah and Texas Tech. But its crown jewel is Notre Dame.
Like its independence within the sport and exclusive television contract with NBC, Notre Dame officials enjoy being the apparel company’s most valuable and featured brand. But the final determination in the decision was price, and Under Armour well outpaced the other offers, sources told Yahoo Sports. | www.b985.com | Sources: Notre Dame, Under Armour agree to richest apparel deal in college athletics | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/national/sources-notre-dame/QV2IIDIEYMCRWWMG7X5QWZDSCI/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 00:58:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 15:52:00 | A team-by-team look at Gwinnett County softball heading into the 2023 high school season. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwinnettdailypost.com%2Fsports%2F2023-gwinnett-daily-post-softball-team-previews%2Farticle_cf24613c-2fdb-11ee-b2f8-abb0cbed22b7.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
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"Tonya Mosley"
] | 2023-08-01 00:53:48+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 13:25:42 | "It took me a long time to find my audience ... but I always knew they were out there," says Morgan, who started doing stand-up as a mom in her mid-30s. Her new Netflix special is I'm Every Woman. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2F1191050029%2Fleanne-morgan-netflix-im-every-woman-mrs-maisel-appalachia.json | en | _ | Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause
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Leanne Morgan remembers the moment she realized she could make it in comedy: She was at a party, telling jokes, and a woman "peepeed on the couch."
"That was a 'God' moment for me ... " Morgan says. "I thought, 'OK, I can make it in stand-up.'"
Morgan took a roundabout route to professional comedy: She was a young mother living in Bean Station, Tenn., in the 1990s — and she started selling jewelry in women's houses two or three nights a week as a way to make a bit of extra money.
"It was like Mary Kay and Tupperware, those kinds of companies," Morgan says. "Somebody makes a dip, or a pan of brownies, and then I would schlep that big case of jewelry and put all that jewelry out on a kitchen table."
Morgan was supposed to be talking up the jewelry, but instead she found herself making her customers laugh with stories about breastfeeding and hemorrhoids.
Morgan was 32 with three young children at home when she started performing stand-up in clubs on the weekend. Every few years, someone from Hollywood would call to offer her a sitcom deal — but each time the deal would fall through.
In 2018, she nearly gave up, but she decided to make one more push. She hired two brothers in Plano, Texas, to help promote her material on social media. One clip, in which she joked about going to a Def Leppard/Journey concert with her husband, went viral.
YouTube
"That [video] blew up, and I started selling out all over the United States," Morgan says. "People would see those videos ... and start calling comedy clubs and ask them to book me."
Now 57 with three grown children and two grandchildren, Morgan has her own self-produced Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman. In it, she makes fun of everyday life, from marriage and motherhood to menopause and dating apps.
"It took me a long time to find my audience ... but I always knew they were out there," she says. "I think Hollywood forgets us, and I think a lot of comedians that are cool and edgy and all of that, just forget about my demographic and I think we're the best. I think we're the people that make decisions to go buy tickets and want to get out and have a good time."
Interview highlights
On connecting to her audience
I'm nurturing. If I make fun, it's of myself, it's not of anybody else. I'm not confrontational. And so I think people find comfort with me. ... I was in LA doing The Comedy Store, which was a dream of mine, and it was all these edgy comedians that were getting up and talking about all kinds of stuff. And then I got up and talked about how somebody made me a meatloaf at my children's school the day that I got my IUD replaced. And young people came out of The Comedy Store and said, "Can I hug you?" I think that even though ... in my mind I'd have a chip on my shoulder over the years and think, Oh, I'm not edgy enough there. I'm not a cool kid in the business in the industry and all that, I do think that people were enjoying what I did.
On calling herself the "Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia"
Comedy is hard. ... It's a hard business. I resonated with that character because she was fearless and she had those babies and her husband was a ding dong. My husband's not a ding dong, but she overcame so much and kept going and men would say, "Oh, women aren't funny," and all that kind of stuff, and trying to sabotage her. I've been through all that. When young people ask me, "Do you think I should do stand-up?" I don't want to squash somebody's dreams. But it's hard for me as a mother not to say, "Listen, you're going to be driving in a car for 300 miles to make $50 and you won't have a hotel room." I mean, it's a hard, hard business. But when I saw that series, I thought, that's what I did: I had three babies. I was in the Appalachian Mountains. I didn't have a comedy club near me, and I just had to pave out another way than the traditional way that people do stand-up. And I did. I don't know how, but I did.
On the four television sitcom deals over the years that fell through
I would be devastated at the time. But those little nuggets would give me the encouragement to keep going. For one thing, because I was in Knoxville. ... I was not living in LA or New York. I was raising these children and I got to raise them in Knoxville, Tennessee, and they became who they're supposed to be. If I'd have gone to LA, they probably wouldn't be who they are. And I would be devastated [when the series fell through], but then it always kept me encouraged, like, I've got something. I know I'm not crazy. I can do this.
On ignoring her ex-husband when he advised her to get rid of her Tennessee accent
[He] said to me, "Your accent and your diction, you need diction lessons. People are making fun of me. People think you're stupid." And I remember at the time, I don't know how I had the sense to think, "No, you're wrong." And I didn't change anything. I could have. I had pretty low self-esteem and was pretty beat down at the time, but I felt like ... you're not going to change me. This is who I am. And I think now, going forward, 40 years later, that is what has made this happen for me, is I am who I am. .... I'm authentic. I feel like at my age now, it's like this is who I am. You either like it or you don't. It's OK if you don't. ... I do find humor in hard things, but I think a lot of comedians do. That's how we cope.
Lauren Krenzel and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Beth Novey adapted it for the web. | www.npr.org | Comic Leanne Morgan jokes about motherhood and marriage in 'I'm Every Woman' : NPR | _ | _ | https://www.npr.org/2023/07/31/1191050029/leanne-morgan-netflix-im-every-woman-mrs-maisel-appalachia |
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"Stephanie Whiteside"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:14:50 | Social media has gone wild as people claim the government confirmed aliens exist. But the truth isn't that simple, even as Congress vows to investigate. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Fnexstar-media-wire%2Fdid-the-government-confirm-aliens-exist%2F.json | en | _ | (NewsNation) — As in decades past, the question of whether aliens exist continues to captivate Americans. Following Wednesday’s widely-watched Congressional hearing on UAPs and UFOs, people flocked to social media — many proclaiming the government confirmed aliens exist.
But that’s not actually what happened at the hearing. While witnesses and lawmakers discussed the issue of UFOs, the government has not issued any official confirmation of alien life and what was said at the hearing, by witnesses and even a lawmaker, remains unverified.
As lawmakers continue to probe the issue, join NewsNation’s Brian Entin at 9 p.m. ET Sunday night for a two-hour special report on the hearing, including analysis from UFO experts. Find out how to tune in to NewsNation on your local channel lineup.
Here’s what we do (and don’t) know after the hearing:
Whistleblower David Grusch largely recounted second-hand testimony and provided no evidence to support his claims. Grusch is a former member of the UAP Task Force.
Former Navy Commander and pilot David Fravor recounted a first-hand experience with the so-called Tic Tac UFO but said he was never briefed on the object or its potential origins.
Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves, who founded the Americans for Safe Aerospace, also recounted an encounter he had with an object he described as a black sphere floating inside a clear cube. Graves indicated such encounters were extremely common among pilots. There was no evidence presented to support this claim.
While lawmakers seemed largely accepting of the witness testimony, only Rep. Matt Gaetz, R.-Fla., said he had seen any evidence of alien life firsthand.
Grusch was unable to answer a number of inquiries regarding specific evidence or proof in an open setting, though he indicated he would be willing to say more in a secure, classified briefing.
All three witnesses agreed these unidentified objects constituted a potential national security threat.
Official government bodies, including the White House, Pentagon, and NASA have all stated they have no reason to believe unexplained objects are extraterrestrial in nature.
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby said after the hearing there are “no hard and fast” answers to the question but that the administration is taking it seriously.
This wasn’t the first time the U.S. government undertook investigations to address the question of UFOs, nor is it the first time the official response was that there was nothing “alien” going on.
However, at the heart of Grusch’s whistleblower complaint is his claim that the government, specifically the Department of Defense, is operating programs to retrieve material from crashes that are extraterrestrial in nature and are keeping those programs secret from the public while also operating without appropriate Congressional oversight.
Grusch spoke exclusively to NewsNation regarding his experiences, which he said include the U.S. government recovering the “non-human” pilots of downed craft.
In light of his claims, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee have vowed to continue to hold more hearings, including classified briefings where Grusch could speak more freely. Members have also vowed to seek the power to subpoena documents and images that Grusch says back up his claims.
Lawmakers have also called for a centralized reporting system for both military and civilian reports of UFOs, to better analyze and understand the possible threat.
There is also the possibility of the creation of a new committee to specifically investigate UAPs/UFOs. It’s not entirely clear how Congress could compel the DoD or military to release information on any secret programs, should they exist, though, in the past, lawmakers have attempted to work UFO reporting into funding requirements for the Pentagon. | kfor.com | Did the government confirm aliens exist? | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/did-the-government-confirm-aliens-exist/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:20:56+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 22:45:00 | On Monday, Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley talked about the process of six officers returning to the force days after Oklahoma County's new district attorney dropped manslaughter charges against them. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fthis-is-not-going-to-be-a-quick-process-okcpd-officers-begin-process-of-returning-to-duty-after-manslaughter-charges-cleared%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Monday, Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley talked about the process of six officers returning to the force days after Oklahoma County’s new district attorney dropped manslaughter charges against them.
“This is not going to be a quick process,” said Chief Gourley.
In 2020, five officers shot and killed Stavian Rodriguez moments after the 15-year-old dropped his gun, then reached for his waist, during a robbery in southwest OKC.
OKCPD officers cleared in death of 15-year-old.
Less than a month later, during another deadly police shooting, a sixth officer was charged after 60-year-old Bennie Edwards was shot in the back after he ran towards police with a knife.
Oklahoma County DA Vicki Behenna made the announcement Friday.
“Those cases are going to be dismissed with prejudice,” said DA Behenna.
That means the officers cannot be charged again.
“It’s important for there to be finality on this piece and not drag them out for another two or three years or maybe five years. Who knows if there’s going to be a change in the statute,” said DA Behenna.
While the six officers were on paid administrative leave, Chief Gourley said the OKC Police Department worked on better de-escalation strategies, given more officers crisis intervention training, and more less-lethal equipment.
“A lot of things have changed in the two and a half years since they’ve been gone, so they’ll have to be up to speed on all of that,” said Chief Gourley.
The chief said more importantly, he’s focused on the officer’s mental health.
“They’ll be visiting with licensed professional counselor and others to make sure that they are in fact, ready to come back to work,” said the chief. “I’m definitely not going to rush them back into that.”
On Friday, DA Behenna also dropped charges against Village Police Officer Corporal Chance Avery. He faced a manslaughter charge for shooting and killing Christopher Poor, who was armed with a bat, in 2020.
In a statement, Village PD said they agree with Behenna’s decision.
Courtesy of the Village Police Department’s Facebook Page | kfor.com | OKCPD officers begin process of returning to duty after manslaughter charges cleared | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/this-is-not-going-to-be-a-quick-process-okcpd-officers-begin-process-of-returning-to-duty-after-manslaughter-charges-cleared/ |
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"Kaylee Olivas Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:24+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:45:00 | After the House finalized the override on Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of tribal compact extensions related to tobacco, he filed a lawsuit against the Senate President Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Foklahoma-legislature%2Fok-gov-files-lawsuit-against-republican-lawmakers-for-overriding-his-tribal-compact-vetoes%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – After the House finalized the override on Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of tribal compact extensions related to tobacco, he filed a lawsuit against the Senate President Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House.
The Governor first vetoed both compacts in early June citing the two would violate state law.
The House then met on June 12 to overturn HB 1005x. That bill bounced over to the Senate where it was overturned, as well as SB 26x.
The Senate held a special session on July 24 to go over both bills and eventually voted to override the pair.
The last vote needed to complete the override lie with the House.
Representatives met Monday morning to decide, but not without debate.
“We don’t have the statutory authority, nor do we have the constitutional authority to compact with tribes,” stated Representative Tom Gann, R-Inola.
However, Representative Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, disagreed with Rep. Gann’s statement, saying the Legislature has a job to do which includes overriding the Governor’s vetoes on tribal compacts.
“Why is the Governor not sitting down with our tribal leaders personally in a room to hammer out a deal?” asked Rep. Fetgatter. “The Supreme Court said that we absolutely have the right and the authority as the legislature to do what we’re doing today, which by the way, I heard it said, ‘I think, I think, I think,’ well, when you come and stand on this floor, you probably ought to know.”
With the votes, 72-16, the final override on the tobacco compact was enacted into law.
“We’re extremely relieved, I think is the right phrase. It’s been a long process to get the extension. And we know that it gives us the stability that we think Oklahomans and businesses deserve to continue to do business. It gives us some time to continue productive, hopefully, discussions with Oklahoma and to our way of thinking any time we can find ways to reach agreement with, you know, some of the cooler heads and state and federal government, that’s always a good day for us,” said the Cherokee Nation Attorney General Sara Hill.
“Throughout the regular session and after, Oklahoma’s Legislature has made one thing very clear: They understand the importance of cooperation between the state and sovereign tribal nations, and they acknowledge the benefits working together provide for all Oklahomans. We thank the Senate and the House for their willingness to collaborate, and for their endurance in correcting Gov. Stitt’s errors. We are pleased the one-year extensions of compacts regarding tobacco and motor vehicle tags are now complete, and we look forward to finding long-term, win-win solutions.” Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton
“Compacts are good and they’re necessary. Otherwise, there’s a lot of uncertainty. So today is behind us,” stated Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka. “The tough work begins in terms of now sitting down and having honest conversations about what has changed since these compacts were initially and originally put in place to now. We’ll have the opportunity to have good faith negotiations and talks and discussion to try to put new agreements together moving forward.”
So far, Speaker McCall said six tobacco compacts have expired this year which costs the state and the tribes millions of dollars.
“We’re still optimistic and hopeful and want the Governor to get an agreement. We’ll stay plugged into that process. But the legislature will ultimately be the fail-safe and the backstop if the Governor cannot or will not. I think the legislature will ultimately engage in that process,” explained Speaker McCall.
Governor Stitt held a press conference Monday afternoon to go over his thoughts on the override of these vetoes and what happens next.
“First off, you know, pretty disappointed in the vote today,” said Gov. Stitt.
There are currently two proposed compacts, one from the Governor and another from the tribes.
“My compact basically clarifies, all it says is the provision of this compact shall establish and govern the right of taxation and payment of taxes to the nation and the state. On the retail sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products on lands owned by the nation and or its members which are held in trust by the United States or which are owned by members of the nation and are subject to restricted title,” the Gov. read from his proposed tribal compact. “That was the change that I made. And I said, this is a two year extension. This is a 50/50 split.”
The difference between his compact and the tribes’ is how ‘Indian Country’ is defined, according to Gov. Stitt.
He claims if the tribes’ version ever came to light, ‘Indian Country’ would take up 42% of Oklahoma.
“I am not going to give the eastern part of my state away. As Governor, I will not give an inch. I’m not going to make Eastern Oklahoma reservation,” explained Gov. Stitt. “7% of our state is already in trust. So when a tribe buys a piece of land, they petition the Department of Interior and they put it in a trust. Then it comes off our tax rolls. We don’t get paid property tax on it, but with this new language, what they’re hoping to do is turn 42% of our state into a reservation.”
General Hill told KFOR the Governor’s statement on ‘Indian Country’ is false.
“The language is the same now as it was prior to McGirt. What’s changed has been our understanding of what Indian Country is. I think the issue is we know that the reservations exist in Oklahoma and that there are large reservations. And so the real question I think he’s asking here is what’s the proper amount of tobacco sales from tribes? What’s the proper role of tobacco sales in Oklahoma for Indian tribes? And I mean, that’s really the question that he wants an answer to. I think from his point of view, he’s determined that we’re just going to sell tobacco everywhere in their jurisdictions because they can. But that’s really not what history has demonstrated over the last three years. None of the tribes have been running out to open up new tobacco locations,” stated General Hill.
Gov. Stitt said negotiations surrounding compacts should be left up to him and not the Legislature.
That’s his reasoning behind now filing a lawsuit against Pro Tem Treat and Speaker McCall.
“Those are the ones that are pushing this this compact. And basically, we need that. We need the Supreme Court to let us know who has the authority. We think that it clearly is with the governor,” said Gov. Stitt.
“First, I applaud our House counterparts for coming in today and delivering on an override of the final veto of the two compact bills that have been the subject of unnecessary ridicule and strong-armed tactics from the executive branch. We couldn’t have done it without the leadership in the House working with the Senate to do what’s in the best interest of our state. Plain and simple, the governor’s continued rhetoric and vitriol surrounding not only these compacts, but also our Native American Tribal partners as a whole, seeks to divide the state. It is clear at this point the governor has no end game, goal or aspirations of working with the legislature or tribes. He continues to ignore the courts, legislature and common sense. I want clarity on issues in the post McGirt world. The governor’s misguided actions have led to chaos and confusion, bringing us further from any kind of meaningful resolution. These compacts in particular weren’t new, they weren’t unique in any way, they simply kept the exact same language as before to give him an opportunity to try and do the right thing by working with the tribes to renegotiate the compacts, while ensuring the state didn’t lose millions in revenue. He has once again failed Oklahoma. Today, history is repeating itself with the announcement of this lawsuit. I’m confident his intentions will meet the same fate as we have unfortunately witnessed, and paid for, in the past. By overriding these vetoes, the legislature gave the governor another avenue and opportunity to negotiate in good faith, as we have done repeatedly. He has never accepted or appreciated our efforts and has turned his back all four million Oklahomans, the legislative process and Oklahoma’s tribal partners, costing the state millions in legal fees. This zero-sum game he is playing is a losing strategy and I hope Oklahomans and my fellow lawmakers are paying careful attention.” Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat
In the meantime, what is supposed to be negotiating will start. However, News 4 asked the Governor about upcoming negotiations three separate times and he said he has been negotiating since May but that tribes are refusing to accept his compact proposal.
“With the extension, it’s giving you and the tribes an opportunity to negotiate for the next year, at least until December of 2024. Are you actually looking to negotiate or are you trying to sway tribes into entering into your compact agreement?” asked News 4 Capitol Bureau Chief, Kaylee Olivas.
“I have been negotiating and put this in front of them for the last two months at the same financial terms as they had last year. They’ve refused to sign it. So they have gone around the Governor. This all showed up, unbeknownst to me in the last week of session as we were talking with them and so they have the compact that they wanted. Do you really think that now that they have the legislature to do what they wanted and get the compact they wanted, they’re going to come around and come to the Governor’s compact or they’re going to go back to the legislature? What do you think is going to happen in a year?” responded Gov. Stitt.
News 4 asked if the Governor planned to meet the tribes in the middle on the compacts.
“I will not change the language on my compact and that’s why they obviously went to the legislature. They thought they could get their compact approved,” added Gov. Stitt.
He then proceeded to ask which station the questions were coming from.
“Who do you work for?” asked the Governor.
Again, News 4 asked if he plans to stick with his compact rather than negotiating to something in the middle.
“The question that Oklahomans need to ask themselves is, why haven’t they signed this compact? It’s a two year extension instead of pushing a one year extension on the same financial terms and we will continue to offer, but we’ll wait and see what the courts say, because they have got the legislature to give them their compacts, their compact language,” said Gov. Stitt.
Once the press conference was over, the Governor’s Director of Communications, Abegail Cave wanted to clarify what the Governor meant when answering News 4’s questions.
Cave said the Governor’s doors have been open to the tribes throughout this whole process.
She echoed the Governor will not change the language defining ‘Indian Country,’ and that News 4 is only focusing on a minor part of the compact agreements.
Speaker McCall said if the Governor “can not or will not” reach an agreement with tribes, the Legislature will be on standby to take action.
The Speaker also plans to head an interim study this fall to further look into tribal compacts.
“I filed for the interim study just so we can start getting historical perspective on these compacts. And then from there, start having deliberations and communications, conversation about what the legislature might want to do in the future,” stated Speaker McCall. | kfor.com | Oklahoma Governor files lawsuit against Republican lawmakers for overriding his tribal compact vetoes | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/ok-gov-files-lawsuit-against-republican-lawmakers-for-overriding-his-tribal-compact-vetoes/ |
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"Lauren Daniels Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:49+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:13:00 | The sudden closure of one of the nation's largest trucking companies has left tens of thousands, including some Oklahomans, without jobs. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Foklahoma-city-employees-among-those-affected-by-yellow-corporation-closure%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The sudden closure of one of the nation’s largest trucking companies has left tens of thousands, including some Oklahomans, without jobs.
A longtime local employee of Yellow Corporation told News 4 though there were signs the company was in trouble, he was still shocked when he got the call on Sunday.
“They’re always crying poor mouth and saying ‘We’re going to shut the doors, we’re going to shut the doors,'” former Yellow employee William Manley told News 4. “Well, now they actually did it.”
Manley was supposed to be working at Yellow Corporation in Oklahoma City on Monday.
Instead, he was talking to News 4 about how he suddenly lost a job he loved.
“I sure liked all the people I worked with here,” Manley said. “A bunch of really good, hardworking folks. That’s why we’re the number one terminal. I didn’t realize I was going to be so upset about this but I couldn’t sleep all night.”
Manley worked for Yellow for nearly nine years. Over the last several months, he says he’s noticed warning signs – with union negotiations, a loss of insurance and the company’s refusal to buy parts for repairs.
All this, he says, despite Yellow receiving a $700 million pandemic-era loan from the government.
“I’d like to know what happened to that money,” Manley said. “I never saw any of it. It didn’t go to us and it certainly didn’t go into the equipment. The equipment is junk.”
Manley loved working at Yellow in OKC and loved his co-workers.
Now, he fears an uncertain future.
“I’m 59 and it’s not so easy to find a job when you’re 59,” he told News 4. “A lot of people, like myself, are disabled and really need the insurance to keep us going.”
News 4 reached out to a spokesperson on Yellow’s website for comment but we have not heard back. | kfor.com | Oklahoma City employees among those affected by Yellow Corporation closure | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-employees-among-those-affected-by-yellow-corporation-closure/ |
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"Emily Brooks",
"The Hill"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:46+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:28:15 | Democrats and Republicans are offering clashing interpretations of the significance of former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer’s closed-door testimony, which lawmakers said included assertions that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion of access” to his father and that Hunter Biden sometimes put President Biden on speakerphone to talk to his business associates. The revelations […] | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fhill-politics%2Fdevon-archer-debate-focuses-on-hunter-biden-illusion-of-access%2F.json | en | _ | Democrats and Republicans are offering clashing interpretations of the significance of former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer’s closed-door testimony, which lawmakers said included assertions that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion of access” to his father and that Hunter Biden sometimes put President Biden on speakerphone to talk to his business associates.
The revelations are fueling Republican attempts to link the president to his son’s business dealings. Republicans, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (Ky.), say the testimony shows that President Biden “lied” when he made campaign trail statements that he had never talked to his son about his foreign business dealings.
But Democrats say Archer’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Monday actually shows the president was not involved in Hunter Biden’s foreign business affairs.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), who attended the hours-long transcribed interview, said Archer testified that because Hunter Biden was under pressure from Ukrainian energy company Burisma, “he had to give the illusion — and he used that term, the illusion — of access to his father, and he tried to get credit for things that he — that Mr. Archer testified Hunter had nothing to do with, such as when Vice President Biden went to Ukraine on his own.”
Lawmakers clash over whether testimony implicates president
Archer was on the board of Burisma with Hunter Biden. Republicans have said then-Vice President Biden’s call to remove Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin, whose office was investigating Burisma, was directly related to his son’s involvement with, and sizable payments from, the company.
But the investigation in Burisma had been opened before Shokin took the position, and Shokin was widely criticized for failure to prosecute corruption, with his ouster supported by numerous U.S. officials.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, said in a statement that Archer testified that “President Biden was not involved in his son’s business affairs, and that President Biden was never asked to, nor did he, take any official actions in relation to those business matters.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said last week that the president “was never in business with his son.”
On the other end of the partisan spectrum, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who also attended the transcribed interview, said he thought Archer’s testimony “implicate[s] the president.”
Reading from his notes of the transcribed interview, Biggs said Archer testified that “Burisma would have gone out of business sooner if the Biden brand had not been invoked. People would be intimidated to legally mess with Burisma because of the Biden family brand.”
According to Biggs, Archer said the Biden “brand” referred to President Biden. But Goldman later said that Archer clarified the “brand” was based on a “D.C. brand based on his own experience in lobbying” and “in conjunction with the fact that his last name was Biden.”
Burisma bribery allegations
Both Biggs and Goldman said that Archer had no knowledge of an alleged $5 million payment to Biden from Burisma, an allegation relayed by a confidential FBI source in a form released by Republicans earlier in June.
Goldman argued that Archer’s testimony undercut the premise of the Biden-Burisma bribery allegations.
“Even though it was perceived by Burisma that they had the Prosecutor General Shokin ‘under control,’ quote unquote, that Joe Biden advocated for his firing — which of course, was not coveted or desired by Burisma, and would potentially be bad for Burisma,” Goldman said.
Raskin said that Republicans appeared to be “chasing” the bribery allegations, and pointed to a recent letter to Comer from Lev Parnas, who was involved in an effort to dig up dirt about the Bidens in Ukraine ahead of the 2020 election, urging Comer to abandon efforts to chase the “conspiracy theories.”
Comer, on the other hand, took issue with Hunter Biden’s work with Burisma.
“When Burisma’s owner was facing pressure from the Ukrainian prosecutor investigating the company for corruption, Archer testified that Burisma executives asked Hunter to ‘call D.C.’ after a Burisma board meeting in Dubai,” he said in a statement, which a press release said raised concerns that Hunter Biden was in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Phone calls with the president
Archer’s testimony did appear to partially back up Comer’s statement to the New York Post last week that he expected Archer to discuss the times he witnessed Hunter Biden’s putting then-Vice President Biden on speakerphone with foreign business partners.
Democrats downplayed that concern.
“The witness indicated that Hunter spoke to his father every day, and approximately 20 times over the course of a 10-year relationship. Hunter may have put his father on the phone with any number of different people, and they never once spoke about any business dealings,” Goldman said.
“As he described it, it was all casual conversation, niceties, the weather, ‘What’s going on?’” Goldman said, adding that “there wasn’t a single conversation about any of the business dealings that Hunter had.”
Democrats also stressed that there were especially frequent conversations between Hunter Biden and his father after his brother, Beau Biden, died from brain cancer in 2015.
Biggs pushed back on Goldman’s characterization.
“He probably forgot to tell you that Devon Archer himself said that was an implication of who the ‘big guy’ is,” Biggs said, referring to communications drawn from a laptop hard drive that purportedly belonged to Hunter Biden.
The House Oversight GOP also said in a tweet that President Biden attended a 2014 dinner with Hunter Biden and some of his foreign business associates at Cafe Milano in Washington, D.C.
White House slams GOP after ‘much-hyped witness’ testimony
Ian Sams, White House spokesperson for oversight and investigations, also argued that the Archer interview poked holes in the GOP attempts to directly link President Biden to his family’s foreign business dealings.
“It appears that the House Republicans’ own much-hyped witness today testified that he never heard of President Biden discussing business with his son or his son’s associates, or doing anything wrong,” Sams said. “House Republicans keep promising bombshell evidence to support their ridiculous attacks against the President, but time after time, they keep failing to produce any. In fact, even their own witnesses appear to be debunking their allegations.”
Raskin said that the Biden family investigation is a “desperate effort to distract everyone from former President Donald Trump’s mounting criminal indictments and deepening legal morass.”
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who was also in the interview, told reporters that Archer had revealed new information, but declined to elaborate further.
Abbe Lowell, counsel for Hunter Biden, said in a statement that House Republicans “keep swinging and keep striking out in their obsessive pursuit of the President through his son, Hunter.”
“Mr. Archer confirmed one more time that Hunter Biden did not involve his father in, nor did his father assist him in, his business. It’s well known that Hunter and his father speak daily, and what Mr. Archer confirmed today was that when those calls occurred during Hunter’s business meetings, if there was any interaction between his father and his business associates, it was simply to exchange small talk,” Lowell said.
“Like the relatives of Donald Trump, Senators Ron Johnson and Ted Cruz, Rep. Lauren Boebert, and many others, family members of elected representatives meet people and may get opportunities because of those connections,” he continued. “Congress would be busy investigating many of their own if that’s their idea of an offense.”
Archer did not answer shouted questions when entering or leaving the transcribed interview, and his attorney declined to take a side in the debate over his testimony.
“We are aware that all sides are claiming victory following Mr. Archer’s voluntary interview today. But all Devon Archer did was exactly what we said he would: show up and answer the questions put to him honestly and completely. Mr. Archer shared the truth with the Committee, and we will leave to them and others to decide what to do with it,” said Matthew L. Schwartz, a managing partner of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. | kfor.com | Devon Archer debate focuses on Hunter Biden ‘illusion of access’ | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/hill-politics/devon-archer-debate-focuses-on-hunter-biden-illusion-of-access/ |
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"Natalie Clydesdale Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:06+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:14:00 | Two juveniles were hospitalized after a shooting in a Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood early Monday morning. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftwo-juveniles-injured-in-nw-oklahoma-city-shooting%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Two juveniles were hospitalized after a shooting in a Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood early Monday morning.
“This is something that we probably never expected honestly,” said Breanna Franklin, who lives nearby. “Our landlord said this was a good neighborhood, nothing happens around here. So, this is different.”
The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Azalea Avenue, near Wilshire and Council.
OKCPD confirmed to KFOR that two juveniles were shot. Someone then called 911 and tried to drive the victims to the hospital.
“The driver loaded the victims up from this location and was attempting to take them to the hospital and actually ended up with a flat tire,” OKCPD Captain Benjamin Weir explained “They were calling [911] as they were on the way and that’s where our officers located them and started first aid.”
Captain Weir said the juveniles are expected to recover.
“I’m not used to people younger than me basically doing crime like this around this area,” said Franklin.
Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing.
“It’s very complex,” said Captain Weir. “It’s going to take a little while for us to get to the bottom of it.”
So far, no arrests have been made, according to police. | kfor.com | Two juveniles injured in NW Oklahoma City shooting | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/two-juveniles-injured-in-nw-oklahoma-city-shooting/ |
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"Brooke Williams"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:18+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:18:29 | Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Fnexstar-media-wire%2Fluke-bryan-invites-colorado-girl-with-terminal-cancer-backstage%2F.json | en | _ | DENVER (KDVR) — Country artist Luke Bryan invited a Denver-area girl backstage after he heard her story.
Mary Stegmueller, 7, has been battling terminal brain cancer since she was 4 years old. She’s a serious Luke Bryan fan, and she really wanted to see his show in Denver on Saturday.
But she is immunocompromised and cannot stand for long durations, so her family thought the concert was off the table until an anonymous donor gave them a private suite for the show.
Her family said they’re unbelievably grateful to the anonymous donor.
Mary got a quick hug from the country star back in 2021 after a concert, but this time, she was hoping for another chance to have a conversation with him.
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
After Bryan saw FOX31’s story about her wanting to meet him, the family said he invited her backstage for a meet and greet before the show. Photos show Mary hanging out with her country idol, who gave her a hug as they posed for the camera.
Mary begins her 43rd round of radiation on Monday. | kfor.com | Child with cancer gets invited back stage to Luke Bryan concert | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/luke-bryan-invites-colorado-girl-with-terminal-cancer-backstage/ |
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[
"Galen Culver Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:49+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:00:00 | 'Thank You Amelia Earhart' pits two strong-willed women together who bond over the subject of history. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Fgreat-state%2Fan-oklahoma-film-gets-a-summer-premiere-at-the-fly-fest-in-enid%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Al Mertens is a registered investment advisor. His wife, Brandi Mertens is a financial comptroller for Oklahoma County.
Both of them not only like movies, they make them, too.
“It’s a creative endeavor,” says Al. “If you’re an artist, you have a need to express.”
The last time we visited was in 2019 just as Al was releasing a film he wrote.
The title was ‘Lord Finn’ then. It’s since changed to ‘Native Hearts’.
From morning stock reports to writing dialogue, Al caught the movie bug after taking a class at OCCC.
“Catching the bug is exactly the right way to put that,” smiles Al.
Brandi has always enjoyed acting and set design.
She also wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty on set.
Job titles in their latest project included, “Plumber and gopher,” she chuckles.
Al explains, “Plumber when the pipes burst and everyone freaked out.”
The first project under their belt, Al already had another screenplay written.
‘Thank You Amelia Earhart’ pits two strong-willed women together who bond over the subject of history.
“Amelia Earhart casts a huge shadow over the film,” explains Al.
Al and Brandi shot their second film in Jones in 2020 during the height of a pandemic.
They used an all Oklahoma crew, and Oklahoma actors.
One of the stars, Mary Buss, later got a big role in another film shot here, and due for release later in 2023, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’.
We joke, “You gave her her start,”
It took a while to get ‘Amelia’ to the screen but it won an award in the Historical Film category at a big festival in Houston.
Its Oklahoma debut is scheduled for August 5 at the Fly Festival in Enid.
Brandi says, “It’s just nice to be able to put our product out for the world to see.”
It’s understandable why this Oklahoma ‘power couple’ might not have much time to slow down and let their coffee go cold.
There are other projects in the works, and the way they’re going, a lot more red carpets to walk.
Find more information on ‘Thank You Amelia Earhart’ on IMDB.
For more information on the Fly Film Festival in Enid, visit their website. | kfor.com | An Oklahoma film gets a summer premiere at the Fly Fest in Enid | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/great-state/an-oklahoma-film-gets-a-summer-premiere-at-the-fly-fest-in-enid/ |
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"Adria Goins Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:51+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:30:00 | Court records reveal the suspect in an Oklahoma City homicide and Amber Alert over the weekend was supposed to appear in a Cleveland County courtroom for protective order violations four days before he allegedly killed his ex-wife. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Frecords-show-murder-suspect-went-to-victims-home-on-day-of-his-court-appearance-for-vpo-violations%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Court records reveal the suspect in an Oklahoma City homicide and Amber Alert over the weekend was supposed to appear in a Cleveland County courtroom for protective order violations four days before he allegedly killed his ex-wife.
Chase Ainsworth faces complaints for first degree murder and child stealing after he allegedly killed Samantha Ainsworth at a home on South Land Avenue, then took off with her 5-year-old son. The child was found safe hours later and Ainsworth was taken into custody.
Samantha filed a protective order in February against her ex-husband, who also filed a protective order, but was denied.
Hundreds of text messages, submitted in court, were sent from Ainsworth to Samantha. Many of them contained explicit and threatening conversations. One saying “I’m coming for you.”
In March, a judge issued a felony stalking charge against Ainsworth. He was arrested, but a few days later, he bonded out of jail and then violated the protective order again.
Oklahoma City Police said they were called to the home 10 times from February through July.
Police were called out on July 25 – the same day Ainsworth was expected to appear before a judge in Cleveland County for violating the protective order.
That was four days before Samantha’s death.
Angela Beatty is the chief programs officer at YWCA.
“Protective orders are great tools, but they’re just a tool,” said Beatty. “I think it really does take everyone in the community to help ensure safety.”
She said Oklahoma has a huge problem when it comes to domestic violence.
“We’re currently ranked second for women killed by men in single victim, single offender homicides. That’s the highest we have ever been,” said Beatty.
Beatty said the most important thing is to pay attention and notice signs that someone might need help.
“I think it really does take everyone in the community to help ensure safety,” said Beatty. “The law enforcement officers that are on the scene to respond to VPO violations. It takes the district attorney’s office, the people that prosecute those crimes and advocates. We play a role in helping maintain safety for our clients.”
For survivors of abuse, like Heidi Oliver, seeing the news of another victim is heartbreaking.
“I want the system to change to protect them,” said Oliver. “We have to be her voice and we have to really try to get in and try to make those changes in the legal system to make sure that they’re held accountable.”
Both Oliver and Beatty said there is a stigma with asking for help as a domestic violence survivor. And both said there doesn’t have to be.
“We don’t talk about it enough,” said Beatty. “Anyone who’s afraid to come forward, afraid of the shame or the guilt associated with it, there are free confidential services available to you.”
Anyone can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at any time. That number is 800-799-7233. | kfor.com | Records show murder suspect went to victim's home on day of his court appearance for VPO violations | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/records-show-murder-suspect-went-to-victims-home-on-day-of-his-court-appearance-for-vpo-violations/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:25:54+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:57:41 | BOSTON (WHDH) - Three suspects were arraigned in court Monday afternoon after their arrest in connection with a smash-and-grab at a high-end watch shop onRead More | https%3A%2F%2Fwhdh.com%2Fnews%2F3-suspects-arraigned-in-connection-with-smash-and-grab-at-watch-shop-in-boston%2F.json | en | _ | BOSTON (WHDH) - Three suspects were arraigned in court Monday afternoon after their arrest in connection with a smash-and-grab at a high-end watch shop on Boylston Street in Boston last week.
Boston police said officers first responded around 5:50 p.m. on Friday to the watch shop after a report of an armed robbery in progress. In court, prosecutors said the suspects wore masks and used hammers to smash cases. Prosecutors said the suspects allegedly stole eight watches worth a total of $200,000.
Police announced the arrests of Akari Cummings, Jaydrian Diaz and Isiah McPherson on Saturday.
In court, Diaz used his jumpsuit to cover his face and head, holding his handcuffed wrists in front of him.
Prosecutors said the suspects allegedly fled the scene in a car with a fourth suspect, who was still on the loose as of Monday afternoon. Officers later surrounded the getaway car, at which point prosecutor Christian Pasciak said the car’s driver held up a semi-automatic gun.
Pasciak said the driver flashed the gun at officers “before fumbling it and dropping it on the driver’s side floor.”
Pasciak said the four suspects got out of the car, with one of them shoving one of the officers. Pasciak said the suspects then all took off in different directions. The three suspects who were in court on Monday have their own attorneys.
During proceedings, one attorney asked how prosecutors know they have the right suspects if all the people accused in the smash-and-grab were masked at the time.
Cummings, Diaz and McPherson were all held without bail pending a hearing later this week.
(Copyright (c) 2022 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) | whdh.com | 3 suspects arraigned in connection with smash and grab at watch shop in Boston | _ | _ | https://whdh.com/news/3-suspects-arraigned-in-connection-with-smash-and-grab-at-watch-shop-in-boston/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:26:00+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:14:33 | (CNN) — Prince William has shocked unsuspecting members of the public at a food truck in London when he appeared as the server handing out veggie burgers.TheRead More | https%3A%2F%2Fwhdh.com%2Fnews%2Fprince-william-serves-veggie-burgers-to-stunned-customers%2F.json | en | _ | (CNN) — Prince William has shocked unsuspecting members of the public at a food truck in London when he appeared as the server handing out veggie burgers.
The heir to the British throne teamed up with Youtube channel Sorted Food to create the meat-free burger, which was made using the environmental innovations of the 2022 winners of The Earthshot Prize.
In a video uploaded to the channel on Sunday, the Sorted Food team were shown preparing the burgers using Earthshot items handed to them by Prince William, before heading out to serve them to diners from a food truck.
When a member of the team asked the “chef” for four Earthshot burgers, Prince William turned around, revealing himself to gasping customers.
“Of all the things I was expecting, it was not that,” said one woman in the video, later asking others, “What just happened?”
“My brain took like three seconds to buffer,” added one man. “Am I dreaming? Have I had enough sleep?”
“I was lost for words,” another diner said.
William told customers that the Earthshot Prize, a 10-year project which he founded in 2020, aims to “repair and restore the planet.”
The prize recognizes those providing forward-thinking environmental solutions across five categories: “Protect and Restore Nature,” “Clean Our Air,” “Revive Our Oceans,” “Build a Waste Free World,” and “Fix Our Climate.”
“Being joined at our studio and in the food truck by Prince William was a real ‘pinch me’ moment – hearing him explain how passionate he is about helping the planet and what the Earthshot Prize is doing was incredibly inspiring, and has already given us a lot of ideas for future projects to work on with our community,” said Jamie Spafford, co-founder of Sorted Food, in the release.
The Sorted Food team made the plant-based burgers using vegetables typical of what would be grown in Kheyti’s Greenhouse-in-a-box. The Indian start-up’s innovation is designed for small-hold farmers, offering their crops shelter from unpredictable elements and destructive pests, according to the prize’s website.
The team then cooked the food using Mukuru Clean Stoves, launched by Charlot Magayi in Kenya in 2017. When burning, they create 90% less pollution than an open fire and 70% less than a traditional cookstove, according to the prize’s website.
The burgers were then served in Notpla food boxes, which are made from seaweed and plants instead of plastic.
(Copyright (c) 2022 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) | whdh.com | Prince William serves veggie burgers to stunned customers | _ | _ | https://whdh.com/news/prince-william-serves-veggie-burgers-to-stunned-customers/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:06:21+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 22:18:06 | ArDOT said the device can use radar to detect speed, then send information to an officer sitting down the road. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.knoe.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fmixed-public-reaction-after-ardot-announces-new-speed-enforcement-devices%2F.json | https://gray-knoe-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/GTH2mJjhmfFRqy6Wc9WB1_DFbH4=/1200x600/smart/filters:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/PCX4MIMO7RDBPAGARYYTSULEK4.bmp | en | _ | JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - An Arkansas law looking to put a stop to speeding in work zones takes effect Aug. 1.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation released images of a new device to be used in work zones on interstates to try and combat speeding.
ArDOT said the device can use radar to detect speed, then send information to an officer sitting down the road.
The officer can use the camera’s information to issue a driver a warning or citation.
Lawrence County Sheriff Tony Waldrupe said he’s seen firsthand how dangerous work zones can be and is glad to see new technology to help make the zones a little safer.
“We’ve had some situations before where workers were injured or fatally killed,” Sheriff Waldrupe said. “Any kind of equipment that will protect the highway workers, I’m in favor of.”
Waldrupe hopes the new equipment will encourage drivers to slow down.
“You have to realize this is their work area, and a lot of times they’ve got traffic cones or maybe orange barrels that separate them from a moving vehicle, and if that moving vehicle is moving at a high rate of speed, it could be disastrous,” he added.
The new device is receiving pushback, as some drivers feel it violates their rights.
“I believe it’s a violation of our 4th amendment constitutional right,” said Randolph County Citizen Hampton Owens.
Hampton Owens explained he believes an officer should be next to the equipment for an officer to issue a citation.
“I don’t think it’s right for any law enforcement agency to set up a radar without an officer being present to be able to visualize it with their own eyes the speed that is going on,” Owens said.
Brad Smithee, District 10 Engineer with ArDOT, said the new devices could be used on interstate work zones in Northeast Arkansas very soon.
Copyright 2023 KAIT. All rights reserved. | www.knoe.com | Mixed public reaction after ArDOT announces new speed enforcement devices | _ | _ | https://www.knoe.com/2023/07/31/mixed-public-reaction-after-ardot-announces-new-speed-enforcement-devices/ |
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"Douglas Blakey"
] | 2023-08-01 01:00:00+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 16:56:00 | UK net consumer lending rises to its highest level since April 2018 with £1.7bn borrowed in June while higher interest rates boost savings | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electronicpaymentsinternational.com%2Fnews%2Fuk-net-consumer-lending-rises-to-its-highest-level-since-april-2018%2F.json | en | _ | July ends with a cascade of UK consumer finance data, all highlighting the impact of inflation and interest rate rises.
First off, data from the Bank of England reveals that net consumer credit is at a five hear high. And the figures for June are in stark contrast to May, when there was a £500 drop in lending. In June, £1.7bn was borrowed with £1bn borrowed for personal and car loans. Credit card borrowing remained stable at £600m.
At the same time, data released by FICO flags up the effect of inflationary pressure on household finances. FICO reports that the number of accounts missing one payment rises by 10.8% month-on-month in May. In addition, the numbers of accounts missing two payments is up 24.5% compared to 2022. And the number of customers missing three credit card payments increased by 2.6% in May compared to the previous month and 26.6% year-on-year.
Cost-of-living pressure is evident from one other FICO statistic. The number of consumers using their credit card to take a cash advance increases for the third consecutive month. That number is up 4% month-on-month and 8.6% year-on-year.
On the other hand, there are positive metrics to report, notwithstanding the rise in borrowing costs.
Mortgage approvals rise in June, net deposits increase
Approvals for house purchases rise to the highest number for nine months, to 54,700. Remortgaging is also up in June. Rising interest for savers results in an additional £3.4bn deposited in June. This follows net withdrawals of £3.1bn in May.
Neil Kadagathur, Co-Founder and CEO of Creditspring, said: “The Bank of England’s figures shed a hugely concerning light on the state of the UK’s household finances and highlight the risk of a future debt crisis if people are forced to keep borrowing to survive.
“Almost one in five households are reliant on their savings to pay bills. But with rapidly dwindling savings pots, what happens when these run out? Millions of people will be forced to borrow to get by in the next six months. Younger people are likely to be hardest hit. Our research shows that three in ten 25–34-year-olds have no option but to rely on credit.
“If households are going to be more reliant on credit, then lenders must become more transparent around fees, offering more affordable products to meet the rising demand. The FCA’s Consumer Duty is much-needed. It will help to improve outcomes for borrowers but the industry will need to go above and beyond in order to step up its support for borrowers in this challenging period.” | www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com | UK net consumer lending rises to its highest level since April 2018 | _ | _ | https://www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/news/uk-net-consumer-lending-rises-to-its-highest-level-since-april-2018/ |
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"Douglas Blakey"
] | 2023-08-01 00:59:52+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 16:25:00 | There are significant differences between what younger and older generations want from retailers, according to American Express | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electronicpaymentsinternational.com%2Fnews%2Fdifferences-between-what-younger-and-older-generations-want-from-retailers%2F.json | en | _ | Older shoppers prioritise price while Gen Z and millennials see sustainability factors as more important, reports American Express.
One third (33%) of 18-34-year-olds (which include the Gen Z and millennial age segment) said they are more loyal to brands with a positive corporate reputation and values which align with their own. This compares to just one in seven shoppers aged over 55.
An attractive price tag Is cited as a loyalty driver for the vast majority (86%) of those aged over 55. By contrast, Gen Z and millennial shoppers are the least likely generational group to consider price as a loyalty driver (49%).
This echoes other Amex research reporting younger cohorts are drawn towards ‘lifestyle brands’ that align with life choices and preferences. In other words, shopping sustainably. This factor is also driving a surge in cardmembers within this younger demographic.
As further evidence of their commitment to purposeful shopping, Gen Z and millennial shoppers are also the most likely group to donate their points or cashback earned from loyalty programmes to charitable causes.
The older generation are revealed to be less tolerant of poor customer service too. Almost two thirds (63%) of shoppers aged over 55 confirm a poor in-store experience would make them less loyal. This compares to under one third (29%) of younger shoppers.
Brits are signed up to on average of four different loyalty schemes
Dan Edelman, Vice President and UK General Manager, Merchant Services at American Express, said: “Building a loyal customer base is the holy grail for any retail brand. But the current economic environment means that’s tougher than ever as shoppers prioritise and flex their spending. Our research reveals a stark divide among different generations. This means retailers need a range of strategies across price, purpose and service to keep customers coming back and spending.”
The research did reveal some common ground between younger and older generations. A similar proportion of 18-34-year-olds and over 55’s (64% and 54% respectively) said cost of living pressures meant they are now considering using a loyalty scheme for the first time to help save money. Shoppers in both of these groups are signed up to an average of four loyalty schemes. | www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com | Purpose more important than price for younger shoppers | _ | _ | https://www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/news/differences-between-what-younger-and-older-generations-want-from-retailers/ |
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