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Wings vs. Mercury Injury Report, Betting Odds - June 27
Take a look at the injury report for the Dallas Wings (6-8), which currently has two players listed, as the Wings prepare for their matchup against the Phoenix Mercury (2-10) at Footprint Center on Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00 PM ET.
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Wings Player Leaders
- Satou Sabally leads her team in rebounds per game (9.9), and also posts 18.6 points and 3.3 assists. Defensively, she posts 1.6 steals (eighth in the league) and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Natasha Howard is putting up 16.6 points, 1.4 assists and 7.6 rebounds per contest.
- Kalani Brown posts 8.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 54% from the floor.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Some 96,000 people have fled their homes in Haiti’s capital, the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration said Friday, as the country faces a crisis that has prompted the government to request the immediate deployment of foreign troops.
The IOM said gang-related violence has led to “racketeering, kidnappings and wider criminal acts in a context characterized by deep inequalities, high levels of deprivation of basic human needs and a fragmented security environment.”
Gangs are believed to control some 60% of Port-au-Prince, raping women, children and men and setting homes on fire as they fight to control more territory in the wake of the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, according to the United Nations.
Haitians also are struggling with dwindling supplies of fuel, water and other basic goods at the same time as a cholera outbreak, with concerns growing over the unhealthy state of government shelters where thousands of people have been living for months after fleeing gang violence.
At least 40 deaths from more than 1,700 suspected cholera cases have been reported, although health officials believe the number is much higher.
Another 17,000 people remain without a permanent home after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Haiti in August 2021, the IOM said.
The government this month requested help from foreign troops after one of Haiti’s most powerful gangs surrounded a key fuel terminal in Port-au-Prince in mid-September, forcing gas stations and key businesses to close.
The international community has sent Haiti armored vehicles and other equipment in recent weeks to help boost the national police force, but the U.N. Security Council has yet to vote on Henry’s request for troops.
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2022-10-28T15:26:42+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Report-96K-Haitians-flee-homes-amid-spike-in-17541169.php
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
3-8-1-9, Fireball: 4
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
3-8-1-9, Fireball: 4
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The NFL wants to keep its European tour going now that Germany has joined Britain in hosting games.
Spain and France are atop the league's wish list as it continues to look internationally for revenue growth.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16 on Sunday at Allianz Arena — a first for Germany as part of a four-year deal that the league hopes will extend long-term. London has hosted regular-season games since 2007.
Beyond Germany, which could also get additional games soon, the league's analysis of fan growth and commercial potential puts Spain and France “very much on our radar,” Brett Gosper, NFL Head of UK and Europe, told The Associated Press in an interview.
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“We need to do our homework to make sure that there is the possibility of a place to land any games in those markets, gauge interest of the host stadia, gauge interest of the host city, even the government, as to their enthusiasm to help us bring a game,” Gosper said.
Spain has a slight edge because the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins now have “home marketing” rights in the country. The NFL has divvied up international rights to interested teams covering 10 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Ghana, Mexico and the U.K. No teams have rights in France.
“When you know that there are teams operating in (the international rights program) you want to look at the prospect and the viability of potentially having games in those markets at some point,” Gosper said.
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There are five international games this season: three in London, one in Munich, and one in Mexico City on Nov. 21 when the Arizona Cardinals play the San Francisco 49ers.
International expansion was one reason why the NFL added a 17th game to the schedule. The league has committed to playing four international games each season, and teams are required to play a “home" game abroad once every eight seasons.
Outside of that commitment, a team with rights in a country can opt to play home games there, as the Jacksonville Jaguars do in London. The Jags have played nine times in the British capital and currently have a three-year deal to play an annual “home” game at the 90,000-seat Wembley Stadium.
“A team might choose to do that. That’s a real possibility but again not imminent,” Gosper said.
“Certainly, in next six months to 12 months we’ll be really testing the viability of our options from a stadium point of view — not just in Europe but elsewhere — and then at the same time in parallel seeing what the appetite is for clubs to potentially exploit those markets with a game," he said.
In Spain, Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is undergoing major renovations that will include a soccer pitch that retracts to make way for an artificial turf field that can be used for American football with a capacity over 80,000. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has a long-term deal with the NFL to host London games, has a similar system. Atlético Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano Stadium seats 68,000.
Camp Nou is Europe’s largest soccer stadium with a capacity of 99,000, but Barcelona plans to begin a long-delayed renovation project that will last into 2026. The city's Montjuic Olympic Stadium seats about 56,000 and was a former home to the Barcelona Dragons of the NFL Europe league.
Gosper said there are “a lot of synergies” with Spain considering the NFL's large Spanish-speaking fanbase. Nine teams have marketing rights in Mexico.
The Stade de France just north of Paris has a capacity of just over 80,000 for soccer games.
“France is a little bit outside of that and it’s its own market and culture," Gosper said, "but at the same time it’s an incredibly strong sports media market where returns could be higher and faster than Spain.
“They’re two very healthy media markets, healthy sports markets, some strong indicators from our streaming platform as well as from our consumer sales," he continued. "When you mine the data a little bit, they certainly are two markets with high potential.”
Elsewhere in Europe, the Nordic markets would be next and “Sweden in particular,” Gosper said. The country's largest stadium, Friends Arena, tops out at 50,000 fans.
In August 1988, the Bears played the Minnesota Vikings in a preseason game at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg.
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2022-11-15T18:11:36+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/beyond-germany-nfl-eyes-spain-france-as-potential-hosts/2997025/
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SAN ANTONIO – A Dripping Springs woman who embellished her Army veteran husband’s wartime injuries to carry out a lengthy fraud scheme must report to federal prison by Wednesday, after a judge denied her motion to extend her surrender date.
Josephine Perez-Gorda, 40, was sentenced to 46 months in prison during a hearing in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in late March.
A jury last September found Perez-Gorda guilty of all 18 counts against her, which ranged from wire fraud to making false statements related to health care matters and theft of government funds.
Perez-Gorda asked the court to extend her June 5 surrender date up to 90 days so she could have more time to make sure her two daughters, ages 18 and 20, can successfully continue their lives without her assistance, federal court records show.
She also asked for the extension in order to properly respond to the government’s attempt to foreclose on her property, a custom-built specially adapted house in Dripping Springs gifted to her and her husband in late 2013.
Proceeds from the sale of the home could be used to help pay off the more than $501,000 in restitution owed by Perez-Gorda.
“She has been out on bond knowing that she would have to report to prison for over eight months – significantly longer than most defendants in her circumstances,” federal prosecutors told the court in the government’s motion opposing an extension.
Perez-Gorda’s two daughters are both adults and the interests of victims seeking restitution are better served by the government instead of Perez-Gorda, who used fraudulent statements to get the property in the first place, the government’s filing states.
For nearly six years, from 2011 to 2017, Perez-Gorda falsely told federal agencies that her husband, Army Specialist Justin Perez-Gorda, was paralyzed from the belly button down.
Justin Perez-Gorda suffered a traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan in early 2011.
While the couple claimed in Veterans Affairs and Social Security paperwork that he had lost the use of his lower extremities, footage gathered by federal investigators showed Justin Perez-Gorda walking.
Justin Perez-Gorda died while in federal custody in Missouri while awaiting trial early last year.
Judge Fred Biery in March repeatedly took issue with Josephine Perez-Gorda’s actions, including her buying a $110,000 truck while the criminal case against her was ongoing and while she was represented by a court-appointed attorney.
Biery pointed out at the time that the government had spent nearly $200,000 providing her an attorney and an investigator, even though her finances show she was clearly not indigent.
The judge also took issue with Josephine Perez-Gorda leaving her then-husband behind while she took a trip to Disney World, despite filling out caregiver paperwork claiming he needed around-the-clock care.
The judge noted that Josephine Perez-Gorda had not taken responsibility for her crimes and did not pay restitution prior to her sentencing date.
Josephine Perez-Gorda had not reported to federal prison as of Monday afternoon, Federal Bureau of Prisons records show.
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2023-06-05T21:20:14+00:00
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ksat.com
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BEIJING, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recon Technology, Ltd (NASDAQ: RCON) ("Recon" or the "Company") announced today that on November 8, 2022, it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("NASDAQ") confirming the Company has cured the bid price deficiency, and that the Company is in compliance with all applicable listing standards. The Company's stock will continue to be listed and traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
The About Recon Technology, Ltd ("RCON")
Recon Technology, Ltd (NASDAQ: RCON) is the People's Republic of China's first NASDAQ-listed non-state owned oil and gas field service company. Recon supplies China's largest oil exploration companies, Sinopec (NYSE: SNP) and The China National Petroleum Corporation ("CNPC"), with advanced automated technologies, efficient gathering and transportation equipment and reservoir stimulation measure for increasing petroleum extraction levels, reducing impurities and lowering production costs. Through the years, RCON has taken leading positions within several segmented markets of the oil and gas filed service industry. RCON also has developed stable long-term cooperation relationship with its major clients. For additional information please visit: http://www.recon.cn/.
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Recon includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws throughout this press release. A reader can identify forward-looking statements because they are not limited to historical fact or they use words such as "scheduled," "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "project," "plan," "estimate," "forecast," "goal," "objective," "committed," "intend," "continue," or "will likely result," and similar expressions that concern Recon's strategy, plans, intentions or beliefs about future occurrences or results. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may change at any time and may cause actual results to differ materially from those that Recon expected. Many of these statements are derived from Recon's operating budgets and forecasts, which are based on many detailed assumptions that Recon believes are reasonable, or are based on various assumptions about certain plans, activities or events which we expect will or may occur in the future. However, it is very difficult to predict the effect of known factors, and Recon cannot anticipate all factors that could affect actual results that may be important to an investor. All forward-looking information should be evaluated in the context of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those factors disclosed under "Risk Factors" in Recon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and any subsequent half-year financial filings on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements that Recon makes from time to time in its SEC filings and public communications. Recon cannot assure the reader that it will realize the results or developments Recon anticipates, or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect Recon or its operations in the way Recon expects. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Recon undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they were made, except as otherwise required by law. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, Recon.
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2022-11-10T14:39:13+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/11/10/recon-regains-compliance-with-nasdaq-minimum-bid-price-requirement/
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- New research from Schneider Electric and Omdia shows that 57% of industrial companies have carbon-neutral targets
- However, almost half are yet to fully deploy initiatives to achieve their sustainability goals
- 45% agree more efficient automation and energy management systems would have the greatest impact
BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Omdia, the technology research and advisory group, have found that while industrial companies are setting ambitious sustainability targets, roughly half (48%) have yet to take the necessary steps to meet them.
The finding was part of a study to better understand manufacturers' sustainability goals and the maturity of their sustainability initiatives.
Over half (57%) of respondents to the survey are aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They are most likely to name reduced energy consumption as the key factor in their decision to invest in operational sustainability initiatives, and 49% also expect improved performance and cost savings.
However, almost half (48%) are yet to fully deploy their sustainability initiatives, and less than one third (30%) are on track to meet their goals.
This represents a significant opportunity for industrial action on sustainability initiatives, and the potential for immediate and long-lasting change.
Technology powers sustainability initiatives
The research surveyed hundreds of industrial companies in the food and beverage, life sciences, semiconductors and electronics, chemical, oil and gas, and automotive industries, across North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia. Respondents also represented a range of company sizes. Leaders across these industries understand the value of technology in measuring and reducing their environmental impact.
Industrial companies are exploring a range of solutions to improve their sustainability, either directly or indirectly. They have identified the top five technologies that will have the biggest impact on their sustainability initiatives:
- More efficient automation
- Energy management systems
- Cloud technologies
- Supply chain tracking
- More sensors
Investment in these areas is already taking place. Fifty-four percent of respondents are already using digital twin technology to (re)design facilities with sustainability in mind, and more than 50% predict they will have deployed energy management and renewable energy systems within three years. Other types of projects being pursued include environmental management and sustainability performance management.
Driving change
While some challenges were technological, the research highlighted the clear organizational barriers to overcome. Nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents named competing priorities as an issue, while cultural change is a challenge for 19%. Many noted that sustainability initiatives require a driving force behind them, with 78% of respondents reporting that a C-level executive is responsible for their organization's efforts.
"The manufacturing industry is increasingly understanding the value of sustainability and efficiency targets. There is now clear evidence that valuing people and planet leads to greater profits," said Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation, at Schneider Electric. "However, change will require an evolution of traditional thinking, making sustainability and wellbeing a central part of processes, hardware, software, and organizational culture to identify inefficiencies and waste. This is where the next generation of industry starts from."
Strategies for success
For industrial companies to deliver on their sustainability goals, they will need a clear strategy and the data to back it up. Technology will be a key enabler, including improved sensing and visualization tools to capture sustainability data and derive actionable insights.
"There is a huge opportunity for industrial companies. Many have energy-intensive operations and waste to contend with. Making use of renewables, recycling, and circular models will not only benefit the environment but also deliver meaningful return on value," said Alex West, Senior Principal Analyst, IoT and Sustainability, at Omdia. "Armed with the metrics to prove the impact of their sustainability initiatives, sustainability leaders can attract employee buy-in and justify further investment – it's a virtuous cycle."
For a full copy of the study, please contact global.pr@se.com.
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About Schneider Electric
Schneider's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
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2022-11-01T21:06:27+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/01/global-report-finds-1-3-manufacturers-track-meet-sustainability-targets/
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Kennesaw City Council member arrested for DUI in three-vehicle accident, police say
KENNESAW, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A city council member in Kennesaw was arrested in connection to a three-vehicle accident after police suspected he was under the influence, according to the Cobb County Police Department.
Robert “Trey” Sinclair was taken into custody on June 28 on DUI, following too closely and hit-and-run charges, according to an incident report. He told police he was involved in the accident and did not call 911. He refused a breath test but did other alcohol tests, including a blood draw, the incident report states.
Cobb County police originally responded to the accident on Cobb Parkway North. One of the drivers involved told police that a car, which was later identified as Sinclair’s Ford F-150, hit the back of her car, according to law enforcement. This collision caused her to hit another car, she said.
Police said the Ford F-150 had left the scene, but police found it later at Dry County Brewing Company, Sinclair’s listed business address. When approached, Sinclair stumbled out of the vehicle and grasped his truck bed for support, according to the police report.
“He appeared unable to stand under his own power,” the incident report said. The officer also noted he could smell alcohol on Sinclair’s breath.
After taking a blood test at a police precinct, Sinclair was taken to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. He was released on a $2,750 bond, booking records show.
Sinclair’s arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 16, state court records say.
Sinclair has sat on the Kennesaw City Council since 2021. He was present at the July 5 city council meeting a week after his arrest, according to meeting minutes.
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2023-07-19T16:54:41+00:00
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atlantanewsfirst.com
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OKOTOKS, AB, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation"), one of North America's largest logistics providers today reported its financial and operating results for the period ended September 30, 2022, with comparisons to the same period last year. Full details of our results may be found within our Third Quarter Interim Report, which is available on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on our website at www.mullen-group.com.
"Shareholders should be pleased with our latest results. Consolidated revenues exceeded $500.0 million for the second consecutive quarter reflecting strong customer demand across all operating segments, increased pricing year over year, along with new revenues from a couple of small acquisitions. These are some of the better results our company has ever achieved in what is perhaps the best operating environment I have seen in my career. The strong economy provides our business with the lane and load density our Business Units need to be profitable. And inflation translates into higher pricing, which is very consistent with an economy operating near peak capacity. Our entire team worked long hours to achieve these excellent results and meet customer expectations," commented Mr. Murray K. Mullen, Chair and Senior Executive Officer.
"Markets are constantly changing and I expect that our future results will moderate as central bankers, worldwide, try and slow economic activity and tame inflationary pressures. At least this is what the experts are predicting. But this may be a next year event because all of the data points I follow, of which employment statistics is the most critical, indicate that the balance of this year should remain steady. There are some soft spots for sure; however, consumers have not stopped spending, governments continue to hand out money and investment in capital projects is still required. So, I still see the demand for freight, logistics and warehousing services remaining strong through year end. Of course, no one knows for sure which direction the economy will take, so if business activity slows, we will simply adjust, just as we have in the past," added Mr. Mullen.
Key financial highlights for the third quarter of 2022 with comparison to 2021 are as follows:
- LTL segment up $32.5 million, or 19.2 percent, to $201.6 million - revenue improved by $32.5 million due to a $21.1 million increase in fuel surcharge revenue, $9.0 million of incremental revenue from acquisitions and $2.4 million from general rate increases and steady demand as overall freight volumes were consistent compared to the prior year.
- L&W segment up $34.4 million, or 28.2 percent, to $156.3 million - revenue improved by $34.4 million as general rate increases and strong demand for freight services at virtually all of our Business Units led to a $22.5 million increase in segment revenue. Fuel surcharge revenue increased by $11.9 million due to the rise in diesel fuel prices.
- S&I segment up $23.1 million, or 27.0 percent, to $108.8 million - revenue increased by $23.1 million as general price increases across all Business Units to offset higher costs associated with inflationary pressures led to a $19.7 million increase in segment revenue. The demand for specialized services including dewatering, water management, pipeline hauling, oilfield activity and construction projects in northern Manitoba were the primary reasons this segment grew revenue. Fuel surcharge revenue also increased by $3.4 million.
- US 3PL segment down $2.3 million - HAUListic LLC generated $54.7 million of gross freight revenue as freight demand for full truckload shipments softened in the third quarter impacting total revenue and margin per load due to competitive pricing.
- LTL segment up $14.2 million, or 52.8 percent, to $41.1 million - Adjusted OIBDA improved due to general rate increases and steady demand contributing $12.5 million to the increase while acquisitions added $1.7 million of incremental Adjusted OIBDA. Adjusted operating margin increased to 20.4 percent as compared to 15.9 percent in 2021 due to rate increases implemented in 2022.
- L&W segment up $10.0 million, or 44.1 percent, to $32.7 million - Adjusted OIBDA improved due to general rate increases at virtually all of our Business Units. Adjusted operating margin increased to 20.9 percent as compared to 18.6 percent in 2021 as freight rates remained elevated and more than offset inflationary costs.
- S&I segment up $9.0 million, or 57.7 percent, to $24.6 million - Adjusted OIBDA increased due to price increases implemented at several Business Units, the improved results at Canadian Dewatering L.P. ("Canadian Dewatering"), greater demand from the Business Units involved in the transportation of fluids and servicing of wells and drilling related services as higher commodity prices resulted in increased activity levels in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin ("WCSB"). Adjusted operating margin increased by 4.4 percent to 22.6 percent as compared to 18.2 percent in 2021 due to price increases, the strong performance at Canadian Dewatering and greater activity levels in the WCSB.
- US 3PL segment generated $1.5 million of Adjusted OIBDA in the quarter, representing a margin of 2.7 percent of gross revenue. Operating margin as a percentage of net revenue was 28.8 percent. Margins were negatively impacted by higher than normal Contractors expense and an increase in S&A expenses as we continue to build out our technology platform.
- A $33.6 million increase in OIBDA, a $4.7 million decrease in amortization of intangible assets, a $2.4 million increase in earnings from equity investments due to the strong performance from certain investments and a $0.6 million decrease in depreciation of property, plant and equipment.
- These increases were somewhat offset by a $9.7 million increase in income tax expense, an $8.6 million negative variance in net foreign exchange, a $1.1 million increase in finance costs, a $0.9 million increase in loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, a $0.4 million increase in depreciation of right-of-use assets and a $0.1 million negative variance in the change in fair value of investments.
The following summarizes our financial position as at September 30, 2022, along with some key changes that occurred during the third quarter of 2022:
- Reduced the amount being borrowed on our Credit Facilities by $43.5 million to $98.7 million.
- Working capital of $94.6 million, an increase of 62.8 percent or $36.5 million from the second quarter of 2022.
- Total net debt ($630.5 million) to operating cash flow ($319.1 million) of 1.98:1 as defined per our Private Placement Debt agreement (threshold of 3.50:1).
- Private Placement Debt of $484.4 million with no scheduled maturities until 2024 (average fixed rate of 3.93 percent per annum). Private Placement Debt increased by $18.9 million due to the foreign exchange loss on our U.S. $229.0 million debt.
- Book value of Derivative Financial Instruments up $10.5 million to $48.0 million, which swaps our $229.0 million of U.S. dollar debt at an average foreign exchange rate of $1.1096.
- Net book value of property, plant and equipment of $978.8 million, which includes $633.8 million of historical cost of owned real property.
- Repurchased and cancelled 206,100 Common Shares at an average price of $12.11 per share under our normal course issuer bid during the third quarter of 2022.
Mullen Group is one of North America's largest logistics providers. Our network of independently operated businesses provide a wide range of service offerings including less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics, transload, oversized, third-party logistics and specialized hauling transportation. In addition, we provide a diverse set of specialized services related to the energy, mining, forestry and construction industries in western Canada, including water management, fluid hauling and environmental reclamation. The corporate office provides the capital and financial expertise, legal support, technology and systems support, shared services and strategic planning to its independent businesses.
Mullen Group is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MTL". Additional information is available on our website at www.mullen-group.com or on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Mr. Murray K. Mullen - Chair, Senior Executive Officer and President
Mr. Richard J. Maloney - Senior Operating Officer
Mr. Carson P. Urlacher - Senior Accounting Officer
Ms. Joanna K. Scott - Senior Corporate Officer
121A - 31 Southridge Drive
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada T1S 2N3
Telephone: 403-995-5200
Fax: 403-995-5296
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risk factors associated with the overall economy and the oil and natural gas business. Mullen Group believes that the expectations reflected in this news release are reasonable, but results may be affected by a variety of variables. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and Mullen Group disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable Canadian securities laws. Mullen Group relies on litigation protection for "forward-looking" statements. Additional information regarding the forward-looking statements is found on pages 31 and 32 of Mullen Group's Management's Discussion and Analysis.
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2022-10-20T11:06:55+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/10/20/reports-record-2022-third-quarter-financial-results/
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are taking another shot at the NBA.
Looking to expand their professional sports portfolio outside of Ohio, the Haslams are in talks to buy a minority stake in the Milwaukee Bucks, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.
The Haslams have explored buying other pro teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves in the past, and now are seeking the 25% share currently held by Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
There is no timeline for an agreement or sale, the person said. Sportico was first to report the Haslam Sports Group’s interest in the Bucks.
Lasry and Wesley Edens, both New York investment firm executives, bought the Bucks from former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl for about $550 million in 2014 with pledges to keep the team in Milwaukee.
The Haslams purchased the Browns in 2012 from Randy Lerner for $1.05 billion. They also own the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer and manage the stadiums for both of those franchises.
The Haslams' tenure as NFL owners has been defined by losing and change. Cleveland has gone 60-119-1 and had one playoff appearance in the past 11 seasons. The team has also had six full-time coaches in that span.
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2023-02-10T22:32:34+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/ap-source-browns-owners-seeking-share-of-nbas-bucks/NIWACCMXFJHFVPIR5E36ILIY4Y/
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When Philadelphia’s election board prepared to count ballots last year that were mailed in without the voter’s handwritten date, Republicans threatened impeachment. Now a GOP Senate candidate wants counties to embrace the same approach.
In a last-ditch bid to close a roughly 900-vote gap with Dr. Mehmet Oz, former hedge fund CEO David McCormick is pressing for undated mail-in ballots to be counted. The Senate Republican primary is still too close to call, now more than two weeks after Pennsylvania’s primary election, and the mail-in vote, which has favored McCormick, could help him.
McCormick insists he simply wants every Republican vote to be counted in a contest that will decide the GOP nominee for one of this year’s most closely watched Senate races. But in calling for undated mail-in ballots to be counted, McCormick is putting the GOP in an uncomfortable spot after the party has spent the better part of two years deriding such votes as “illegal” alongside a broader embrace of former President Donald Trump’s lies about widespread fraud in the 2020 campaign.
“Now it looks like we could be OK for something if it impacts the race in a way you want it to go,” said Mike Barley, a Republican campaign strategist in Pennsylvania who does not have a candidate in the Senate race.
The national and state party are fighting McCormick in state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court could resolve the matter any day now. In any case, most Republicans believe McCormick is out of luck and will be unable to make up the votes in a recount, regardless of whether undated ballots are counted.
More registered Democrats vote by mail in Pennsylvania than do registered Republicans, possibly as a result of Trump’s baseless smearing of mail-in voting as rife with fraud.
Until now, Republican Party leaders had been solidly unified behind the idea that ballots without a voter’s handwritten date on the envelope must be thrown out.
The law, they reasoned, is clear on that point — even if that handwritten date on a ballot envelope plays no role in determining whether a voter is eligible or whether a ballot is cast on time.
Then, three days after the May 17 primary election, a federal appeals court ruled in a case stemming from a local judicial election last year that throwing out such ballots violates federal civil rights law.
As he tries to find the votes to overtake the Trump-endorsed Oz, McCormick has argued that “every Republican vote should count,” and, in court, his lawyer, Charles Cooper, told a state judge that the object of Pennsylvania’s election law is to let people vote, “not to play games of gotcha with them.”
McCormick’s pursuit has served up a sort of whiplash for Republicans, who had threatened to impeach Philadelphia election officials last year after they moved to count such ballots and accused state judges of stealing a state Senate seat in 2020 when they ruled that the ballots could be counted in that year’s election.
This time around, however, Republicans aren’t blasting judges or threatening to impeach the county election boards that are counting the ballots.
“Not at this point, because it’s still in litigation,” said Republican state Rep. Seth Grove, who chairs the committee that writes election-related legislation.
In court, the Republican National Committee and the state Republican Party have opposed McCormick. The party, however, is not unified in that effort.
For instance, the Butler County Republican Party, which endorsed McCormick, hasn’t taken a side in the fight, said county GOP chair Al Lindsay.
Counties that already counted the undated ballots, without being forced, include Republican counties, both big and small.
Sam DeMarco, the Republican Party chair in heavily populated Allegheny County, said he’s not aware that Republicans have actually changed their mind about the law.
Rather, he has heard griping from Republicans about McCormick “because they think this is what the Democrats would do.”
In any case, it is probably better to get the fight out of the way in a Republican primary, rather than leave it for the general election, he said.
“I just want to get a definitive ruling and, personally I’m happy it’s happening now, in a primary, rather than in November, where the actual seat would be up for grabs,” DeMarco said.
The winner of the GOP primary will face Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in November.
Barley, the campaign strategist, said the perception that the party has shifted its stance — or that some Republicans have, anyway — sets a dangerous precedent.
“What happens in November if it doesn’t go your way and then you don’t want them counted?” he asked.
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2022-06-03T17:51:26+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/news/politics/pa-gop-loudly-opposed-counting-undated-ballots-until-now/
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Saturday, May 13
The Tampa Bay Rays versus the New York Yankees is one of many solid options on today's MLB slate.
Here you can find info on how to watch all of today's MLB action.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The New York Yankees (22-18) play the Tampa Bay Rays (30-10)
The Rays hope to get a road victory at Yankee Stadium versus the Yankees on Saturday at 1:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:05 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.252 AVG, 6 HR, 19 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.307 AVG, 7 HR, 24 RBI)
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The Detroit Tigers (17-20) play host to the Seattle Mariners (19-19)
The Mariners will take to the field at Comerica Park against the Tigers on Saturday at 1:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- DET Key Player: Javier Báez (.256 AVG, 3 HR, 16 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Ty France (.277 AVG, 2 HR, 19 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (19-20) play the Cincinnati Reds (17-21)
The Reds will hit the field at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Saturday at 1:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.386 AVG, 1 HR, 13 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Jonathan India (.300 AVG, 3 HR, 17 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Minnesota Twins (21-18) take on the Chicago Cubs (19-19)
The Cubs will look to pick up a road win at Target Field against the Twins on Saturday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIN Key Player: Byron Buxton (.215 AVG, 8 HR, 19 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Cody Bellinger (.279 AVG, 7 HR, 20 RBI)
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The Toronto Blue Jays (22-16) play the Atlanta Braves (25-13)
The Braves hope to get a road victory at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays on Saturday at 3:07 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Bo Bichette (.321 AVG, 8 HR, 24 RBI)
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.345 AVG, 7 HR, 22 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Washington Nationals (16-22) face the New York Mets (19-20)
The Mets will hit the field at Nationals Park against the Nationals on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- WSH Key Player: Luis Garcia (.258 AVG, 3 HR, 16 RBI)
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.234 AVG, 13 HR, 31 RBI)
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The Oakland Athletics (9-31) host the Texas Rangers (23-15)
The Rangers hope to get a road victory at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum against the Athletics on Saturday at 4:07 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:07 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.319 AVG, 11 HR, 29 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.288 AVG, 7 HR, 32 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Boston Red Sox (22-17) host the St. Louis Cardinals (14-25)
The Cardinals will hit the field at Fenway Park against the Red Sox on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BOS Key Player: Alex Verdugo (.305 AVG, 5 HR, 18 RBI)
- STL Key Player: Paul Goldschmidt (.316 AVG, 7 HR, 20 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Cleveland Guardians (17-21) face the Los Angeles Angels (21-18)
The Angels hope to get a road victory at Progressive Field versus the Guardians on Saturday at 6:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.278 AVG, 4 HR, 21 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.289 AVG, 8 HR, 24 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Baltimore Orioles (25-13) take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (21-18)
The Pirates will take to the field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards versus the Orioles on Saturday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Cedric Mullins (.268 AVG, 5 HR, 31 RBI)
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.296 AVG, 5 HR, 23 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Milwaukee Brewers (21-17) face the Kansas City Royals (12-28)
The Royals will take to the field at American Family Field versus the Brewers on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Willy Adames (.225 AVG, 7 HR, 23 RBI)
- KC Key Player: Vinnie Pasquantino (.284 AVG, 7 HR, 19 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Chicago White Sox (13-27) take on the Houston Astros (20-18)
The Astros will hit the field at Guaranteed Rate Field versus the White Sox on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Andrew Vaughn (.248 AVG, 4 HR, 29 RBI)
- HOU Key Player: Yordan Alvarez (.282 AVG, 9 HR, 35 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Los Angeles Dodgers (24-15) take on the San Diego Padres (19-20)
The Padres will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.303 AVG, 7 HR, 20 RBI)
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.255 AVG, 6 HR, 19 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Arizona Diamondbacks (21-18) take on the San Francisco Giants (17-21)
The Giants hope to get a road victory at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Christian Walker (.271 AVG, 9 HR, 28 RBI)
- SF Key Player: Thairo Estrada (.317 AVG, 6 HR, 14 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Colorado Rockies (16-23) host the Philadelphia Phillies (19-19)
The Phillies will hit the field at Coors Field against the Rockies on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Charlie Blackmon (.276 AVG, 3 HR, 14 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Nicholas Castellanos (.313 AVG, 5 HR, 24 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
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2023-05-13T12:54:41+00:00
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foxcarolina.com
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https://www.foxcarolina.com/sports/betting/2023/05/13/mlb-odds-how-to-watch/
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Americans are facing a triple threat to their health this winter. Steve Anderson, President and CEO of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy, Sara Rozak, joined Inside South Florida[1] to share how pharmacies are working to keep us healthy.
“The triple-demic of severe flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are upon us,” says Anderson.
Pharmacies are on the frontlines doing what they can to defend Americans against illness.
“Pharmacies are giving two out of every three COVID-19 vaccinations,” says Rozak. “To date, we are approaching 300 million. Pharmacies are irreplaceable for healthcare equity and access. We need to ensure patients don’t lose that.”
For more information, visit NACDS.org
This Inside South Florida Segment is paid for by Guestbooker.com
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2022-12-23T02:17:39+00:00
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wsfltv.com
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https://www.wsfltv.com/inside-south-florida/pharmacies-are-integral-to-maintaining-health-amidst-triple-demic
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a fatal building collapse at the Martin’s Potato Roll Company near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed Wednesday morning that one person died in the accident. During construction work on the property, multiple concrete walls collapsed. The remains of a 30-year-old contractor who was declared missing after the collapse were found Tuesday night.
OSHA is now investigating the employers, High Company LLC and High Structural Erectors, which both have no prior OSHA inspection history.
Julie Martin, one of the company’s owners, said the collapse happened in a new area not connected to their production building.
She said no Martin’s employees were injured and heavy rain in the area caused issues at the scene.
State Police said Wednesday that an investigation into what caused the collapse was ongoing.
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company headquartered in Chambersburg that produces bread shipped across the country. Their most recognizable products are their potato bread and rolls.
The Chambersburg location includes a bakery, corporate headquarters, and Golden Roll Visitor center, according to the Martin’s website.
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2022-09-23T02:54:48+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/martins-potato-roll-building-collapses-kills-1/
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In this week's StoryCorps, a single mother of five recalls what happened when she agreed to take care of three more children after her friend died of cancer.
Copyright 2022 NPR
In this week's StoryCorps, a single mother of five recalls what happened when she agreed to take care of three more children after her friend died of cancer.
Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-06-03T09:19:49+00:00
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kcbx.org
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https://www.kcbx.org/2022-06-03/after-her-friends-death-their-families-were-combined-into-one
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AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again.
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Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks Monday in Croatia's 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout, securing a return to the quarterfinals for the runner-up in the 2018 tournament.
On its run to the final four years ago, Croatia needed extra time in each round in the knockout stage — and twice came through a penalty shootout.
This time, Mario Pasalic converted the clinching penalty for Croatia after the teams were tied at 1-1 after extra time.
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Livakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitomo and Maya Yoshida, and it was the Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper who took most of the acclaim from the jubilant Croatia team after the shootout.
Japan had been looking to reach the quarterfinals for the first time but fell short again, just like in 2002, 2010 and 2018. The Asian team lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the round of 16 in 2010.
Croatia, which also reached the semifinals in 1998, will play either Brazil or South Korea next.
In an even 90 minutes of regulation play, Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead in the 43rd minute by sweeping in a close-range finish. Ivan Perisic equalized by meeting Dejan Lovren’s cross from the right with a header into the bottom corner from near the penalty spot in the 57th.
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The result guarantees at least one more World Cup game for 37-year-old Croatia captain Luka Modric, one of the best midfielders of his generation.
Since 1998, all of Croatia’s knockout matches at a World Cup or European Championship have gone to extra time except for the 2018 World Cup final loss to France.
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2022-12-05T18:24:38+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Japan-and-Croatia-tied-1-1-going-to-extra-time-17632367.php
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NEW YORK (AP) — Target plans to invest as much as $5 billion this year expanding services for customers, including a drive up service for returns, renovations at 175 stores and improvements in online shopping.
The Minneapolis retailer announced the investments Tuesday during its annual investor meeting as it reported a 43% tumble in profits for the holiday quarter, reflecting the ongoing challenges of balancing more cautious consumer spending and rising costs.
Target issued a cautious outlook for the year as inflation squeezes household budgets, but it topped Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter and shares rose nearly 3% in mid-day trading, reversing an earlier sell-off.
“We recognize that the landscape is unpredictable, and there are plenty of challenges in the near-term horizon,” Target's CEO Brian Cornell told analysts at the meeting on Tuesday.
Target's more modest expectations for 2023 follow weaker outlooks from Walmart and Home Depot last week. Higher costs for everything from food to gas is weighing on Americans, though there has been some easing of inflation in recent months.
Part of the reason inflationary pressures have eased, at least for some things, is a campaign by the Federal Reserve to cool spending, and the economy. Those efforts make using credit cards more expensive, which can negatively impact retailers.
But how Americans spend is changing, too. More people are spending money on travel or going out for dinner than they were during the pandemic, which can mean they are spending less at stores.
Walmart said it expects sales at stores opened at least a year for its U.S. business to rise 2% or 2.5% for the year, while Home Depot forecasts growth for that metric to be roughly flat this year compared with a year ago.
For the full year, Target expects comparable sales — those from stores open at least a year and online channels — will range from a low single-digit decline to a low single-digit increase.
“We're planning our business cautiously in the near term to ensure we remain agile and responsive to the current operating environment," Cornell said in a statement.
Target's total comparable sales inched up 0.7% in the fiscal fourth quarter compared with a year ago. That was fueled by increased customer traffic, but customers are shifting their spending to necessities like food and paper towels over discretionary items like fashion. Groceries typically have a much smaller profit margin. Still, Target said that shoppers are attracted to new and trendy clothing, and that's a key reason for increased store visits.
Cornell noted that the company entered the year in a “very healthy inventory position,” reflecting its conservative approach in discretionary items. Inventory in categories like fashion was roughly 13% lower in the fourth quarter than a year ago.
Target has taken a bigger hit to its business compared to other big box retailers likely because it relies more on discretionary items like clothing and home furnishings. More than 50% of Walmart’s U.S. business comes from groceries; that number is 20% at Target.
It was the fourth consecutive quarter that retailer's profit has slipped. Target reported a 52% drop in third quarter profits, 90% in the second quarter and a 52% decline in the first.
In early June, Target warned that it was canceling orders from suppliers and aggressively cutting prices because of a pronounced spending shift by Americans.
Last November, Target said it was slashing expenses with a goal of saving $2 billion to $3 billion over the next three years. At that time, it said shoppers were waiting to buy on sale, purchasing smaller packages and trading down to store brands instead of national labels, which tend to be more expensive.
But even as Target projects lower sales, the retailer is pushing ahead to accelerate its e-commerce strategy. It announced last week that it will spend $100 million to develop a larger network of package sorting centers that cut the cost of delivering online orders while increasing the speed of delivery.
Target said that its drive up service for returns will be rolled out to all stores by the end of this summer. Customers will be able to return most new, unopened items within 90 days of purchases without leaving their car.
Target also plans to open about 20 new stores in addition to renovating 175 of them. One of the big attractions has been its partnership with Ulta Beauty to have shops at the store. Last year, its sales from Ulta Beauty at Target were more than four times higher than in 2021, the company said.
Target also aims to launch or expand more than 10 owned brands. In addition, the retailer will appeal to price sensitive shoppers with more items starting at $3, $5, $10 and $15.
Fourth-quarter profits fell to $876 million, or $1.89 per share, for the quarter that ended Jan. 23. That compares with $1.54 billion, or $3.21 per share, in the year-ago period.
Sales rose 1.3%, to $31.4 billion. Analysts were expecting earnings of $1.40 a share on sales of $30.7 billion, according to FactSet.
Fourth-quarter gross margin rate was 22.7% compared with 25.7% in 2021, reflecting pressure from higher markdowns, net merchandise costs, and so-called shrink, which reflects inventory losses related to such factors as theft, fraud or damage.
The company expects adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $7.75 to $8.75 for the year. Analysts were expecting $9.18, according to FactSet.
Target said that over the next three years, it expects its operating income margin rate will reach, and begin to move beyond, its pre-pandemic rate of 6% as early as fiscal 2024, depending on the economic recovery and consumer demand.
Shares rose $4.42 to $171.23 Tuesday.
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2023-02-28T18:29:45+00:00
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timesdaily.com
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https://www.timesdaily.com/business/tepid-outlook-from-target-after-4th-quarterly-profit-dip/article_e1dbe237-bbb4-5152-b5c2-cd9b4fee6aab.html
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Ukrainian firefighters on risky mission to save lives, homes
By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV and EVGENY MALOLETKA
Associated Press
KOSTIANTINIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — The firefighters find thick grey smoke pouring from the roof of a brick house that is one of several homes hit by Russian shelling in a residential neighborhood of Kostiantinivka. The city in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province has come under intense bombardment in recent days while Russia’s forces continue their monthslong push to capture nearby Bakhmut. Ukrainian authorities say Russian forces are attacking Kostiantinivka with cluster bombs and missiles. The barrages have overwhelmed local firefighters, who take great risks putting out fires in buildings and cars amid ongoing shelling. The governor of Donetsk province said one person was killed and at least three civilians wounded after several rounds of Russian shelling on Saturday.
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2023-03-11T17:34:17+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2023/03/11/ukrainian-firefighters-on-risky-mission-to-save-lives-homes/
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SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Chris Gove, Stefan Caray, Brad Elam and Eli Williams
Published: May. 2, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Chris Gove, Stefan Caray, Brad Elam and Eli Williams on the Sports Drive, you can watch it here.
Chris Gove, WT Assistant Basketball Coach:
We chat with Coach Gove about how the off season is going, recruiting players, and more!
Stefan Caray, Sod Poodles Broadcaster:
We chat with Stefan about the Sod Poodles’ upcoming series against Corpus Christi, their best hitters in the line-up, possibly the best group in minor league baseball and more!
Brad Elam, Clarendon Softball Head Coach:
We chat with Coach Elam about the upcoming Lubbock Cooper match, team preparation during off week, and more.
Eli Williams, Randall Baseball player, GOAT of the week:
We chat with Eli about teammate support, the work he puts into practice, and more.
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2023-05-02T21:41:47+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/2023/05/02/sports-drive-catch-up-with-chris-gove-stefan-caray-brad-elam-eli-williams/
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR)'s sale to affiliates of Apollo for $36.15 per share in cash. If you are a Univar shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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2023-04-25T04:19:27+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2023/04/25/shareholder-investigation-halper-sadeh-llc-investigates-unvr-hska-trtn-tess/
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Yan Gomes Player Prop Bets: Cubs vs. Pirates - June 19
Published: Jun. 19, 2023 at 6:24 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Monday, Yan Gomes (on the back of going 1-for-3 with a double) and the Chicago Cubs face the Pittsburgh Pirates, whose starting pitcher will be Osvaldo Bido. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET.
In his previous game he had a one-hit showing (1-for-3) against the Orioles.
Yan Gomes Game Info & Props vs. the Pirates
- Game Day: Monday, June 19, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: PNC Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Pirates Starter: Osvaldo Bido
- TV Channel: SportsNet PT
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -227)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +725)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +145)
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Yan Gomes At The Plate
- Gomes is hitting .271 with three doubles, seven home runs and six walks.
- Gomes has picked up a hit in 61.9% of his 42 games this season, with multiple hits in 19.0% of them.
- He has gone deep in 14.3% of his games this year, and 4.7% of his chances at the plate.
- In 18 games this year (42.9%), Gomes has picked up an RBI, and in four of those games (9.5%) he had more than one. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in one contest.
- In 40.5% of his games this season (17 of 42), he has scored, and in three of those games (7.1%) he has scored more than once.
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Pirates Pitching Rankings
- The Pirates pitching staff ranks 12th in the league with a collective 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Pirates have a 4.36 team ERA that ranks 18th among all league pitching staffs.
- Pirates pitchers combine to give up 70 home runs (one per game), the second-fewest in the league.
- Bido (0-0) takes the mound for the Pirates to make his second start of the season.
- His last appearance came on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, when the right-hander went four innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
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2023-06-19T12:37:00+00:00
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The ALICE device is an important part of Inspira's market penetration strategy.
RA'ANANA, Israel, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN) (NASDAQ: IINNW) (the "Company" or "Inspira Technologies"), a groundbreaking respiratory support technology company, announced today that it has begun the manufacturing process for the ALICE CPB (Cardiopulmonary Bypass) device (the "ALICE device") to undergo the Verification and Validation phase prior to its planned 2023 submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 510(k) clearance. If FDA clearance is obtained, the ALICE device production line will be extended for Low-Rate Initial Production (LWRIP), which is an important operational stage in developing infrastructure to support serial manufacturing, quality control and shipping. Additional units are expected to be assembled for the targeted future first deployments of the ALICE devices in the U.S. and Israel.
The ALICE device is being contract manufactured by an end-to-end solution provider that offers New Product Introduction (NPI) services to mass production capabilities for leading medical electronic device companies. This includes full turn-key manufacturing, full system integration, including PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing, assembly services, testing and packaging in facilities that meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance.
The ALICE device is intended to provide potential advantages in medical device design, including a large touchscreen and novel colorful graphical presentation, that increases the visibility and functionality of data displayed to the medical staff. The ALICE device is being designed to be both lightweight and highly durable and is designed to be equipped with long battery life. The ALICE device is intended to be indicated for use in clinical settings requiring CPB support. Inspira plans for the ALICE to be the first device to Integrate the HYLA™ Blood Sensor designed to be non-invasive, perform continuous measurements and alert physicians at real time of sudden changes in a patient's specific key blood indicators.
Inspira Technologies' goal is to set a new standard in various aspects of patient care, targeting intensive care units (ICUs), general medical units, operating theaters, emergency medical services and small urban and rural hospitals, with the focus of increasing accessibility to medical care for millions of patients worldwide. As part of our strategy to reach these goals, and in parallel to pursuing regulatory approvals, we are actively working to establish collaborations with strategic partners and globally ranked health centers to provide endorsement and clinical adoption for regional deployments of our respiratory support, CPB, and blood measuring products and technologies.
"Today, we believe that we have achieved a very important milestone in line with our strategy towards the production and delivery of Inspira Technologies' products to the market," stated Avi Shabtai, Inspira Technologies' Chief Operating Officer.
Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd.
Inspira Technologies is an innovative medical technology company in the respiratory treatment arena. The Company has developed a breakthrough Augmented Respiration Technology (INSPIRA ART), designed to rebalance patient oxygen saturation levels. This technology potentially allows patients to remain awake during treatment while minimizing the need for highly invasive, risky, and costly mechanical ventilation systems that require intubation and medically induced coma. The Company's products have not yet been tested or used in humans and has not been approved by any regulatory entity.
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This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements pursuant to U.S. Federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company only and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses its regulatory strategy, the timing of the expected submission of the ALICE device for 510k clearance, the extension of indications and uses for its ALICE product following FDA clearance, its intended manufacturing plans and intended first targeted markets for the ALICE device, the potential advantages, and benefits to be derived by its products, its goal is to set a new standard in various aspects of patient care and increase accessibility to medical care for millions of patients worldwide, its pursuit of collaborations with strategic partners and globally ranked health centers and its belief that it has achieved a very important milestone in line with its strategy towards the production and delivery of its products to the market. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based solely on the current expectations of the Company's management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov
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2022-12-20T15:49:18+00:00
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kwch.com
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slashed its forecasts for economic growth in the 27-nation bloc amid the prospect of a drawn-out Russian war in Ukraine and disruptions to energy supplies.
The EU’s gross domestic product will expand 2.7% this year and 2.3% in 2023, the bloc’s executive arm said Monday — its first economic predictions since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
The European Commission’s previous outlook expected growth of 4% this year and 2.8% in 2023. The EU economy expanded 5.4% last year following a deep recession prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. GDP shrank 5.9% in 2020.
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has posed new challenges, just as the union had recovered from the economic impacts of the pandemic,” the commission said when releasing the forecast. “The war is exacerbating pre-existing headwinds to growth.”
The war darkened what was generally a bright economic picture for the EU. Early this year, European policymakers were counting on solid, if weaker, growth while grappling with surging inflation triggered by a global energy squeeze.
Now, energy has become a key problem for the EU as it seeks sanctions that deny Russia tens of billions in trade revenue without plunging member countries into recession. Soaring energy prices are driving record inflation, making everything from food to housing more expensive.
Russia is the EU’s top supplier of oil, natural gas and coal, accounting for around a quarter of the bloc’s total energy. EU imports of energy from Russia last year totaled 99 billion euros ($103 billion), or 62% of the bloc’s purchases of Russian goods.
An EU ban on coal from Russia is due to start in August and a voluntary effort is underway to reduce demand for Russian natural gas by two-thirds this year. A proposed oil embargo has hit roadblocks amid reservations from some landlocked countries that are highly dependent on Russian oil, such as Hungary.
All of this has left the EU scrambling to secure alternative supplies of energy in the coming months, including from fossil-fuel exporting countries such as the United States and from domestic renewable sources meant to help the bloc achieve its longer-term climate goals.
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2022-05-16T11:44:06+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/news/business/ap-business/eu-cuts-forecast-for-economic-growth-as-wars-fallout-widens/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he would forgo another presidential bid of his own and instead endorse President Joe Biden’s reelection.
The leading progressive, who was Biden’s chief rival in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, told The Associated Press that he would “do everything I can to see the president is reelected.”
“The last thing this country needs is a Donald Trump or some other right-wing demagogue who is going to try to undermine American democracy or take away a woman’s right to choose, or not address the crisis of gun violence, or racism, sexism or homophobia,” Sanders said in an interview. “So, I’m in to do what I can to make sure that the president is reelected.”
Biden on Tuesday announced his decision to seek a second term, even as polls suggest that voters in both parties don’t want him to run again. The Democratic president will face the winner of the crowded Republican primary, which features former President Donald Trump and a half dozen lower-profile conservatives.
For much of the year, Sanders had left open the possibility of running again himself. On Tuesday, he said that he would not run and he discouraged any another high-profile progressive candidates from doing so either.
His decision suggests that the progressive wing of the Democratic Party will ultimately unify behind Biden’s 2024 bid, even if progressives aren’t excited about him.
“People will do what they want to do,” Sanders said of other potential primary challenges. “I think Joe Biden will be the Democratic nominee. And my job, and I think the progressive movement’s job, is to make certain that he stands up and fights for the working class of this country and does not take anything for granted.”
Sanders’ decision also signals that, at 81 years old, he will never again seek the presidency.
The silver-haired democratic socialist with the thick Brooklyn accent emerged as a leading progressive voice in the 2016 presidential contest and was in position to secure the presidential nomination in 2020 before his rivals unified behind Biden’s candidacy.
In forgoing another presidential bid of his own, Sanders said he would continue to fight for progressive policies as chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in addition to helping form new labor unions.
“Running for president was a wonderful privilege,” Sanders said. “I enjoyed it very much and I hope we had some impact on the nature of American politics. But right now, my job is to do what I can as chairman of the (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee, to see Biden gets reelected and to see what I can do to help transform policy in America to help protect the needs of workers.”
He said it was too early to say what specific role he would play in helping Biden win reelection in 2024.
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2023-04-26T05:29:17+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/politics/ap-politics/sen-bernie-sanders-says-hes-endorsing-biden-for-reelection/
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BEAVERTON, Ore., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) a global, non-profit, professional association of digital infrastructure professionals, has appointed Princina Stone to its Board of Directors. This is the first addition to the Board in five years.
"Princina is a great addition to the iMasons Board. We're honored to have her join us," said Eddie Schutter, iMasons Board Member. "She brings important new skills and experience to iMasons. She's an expert on privacy law with several years' experience as an attorney for the U.S. Federal Government and private companies. She is currently a regulatory and policy compliance seasoned professional at Google Research. This experience will help guide iMasons as we continue to grow globally."
Princina has a diverse background serving as an attorney with agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Labor, where she worked on privacy, information and security matters. She also worked as an attorney with the U.S. Environmental Protection leading environmental enforcement and clean up initiatives. Over the past few years, Princina transitioned her career to the private sector where she developed end-to-end privacy and regulatory compliance programs to help companies create enforcement solutions. In addition, she has a passion for supporting iMasons' pillars.
"It is a privilege to join the Infrastructure Masons' Board and further its commitment to Education, Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability," shared Princina. "iMasons are global change-makers."
About Infrastructure Masons
Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. Since its launch in 2016, the organization has brought together 6,000 individuals across 130 countries, a community representing USD 150+ billion in infrastructure projects. iMasons provides an agnostic platform for members to connect, grow, and give back across four strategic pillars: Education, Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability. To date, iMasons has already contributed USD 1+ million in scholarships, launched Resource Groups including iMWomen, Armed Forces, LatinX, and Millennials-Gen Z, and opened regional and local Chapters across four continents. In 2022, iMasons spearheaded the Climate Accord, uniting leaders on carbon reduction in digital infrastructure. To learn more, visit imasons.org or LinkedIn.
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2023-05-30T14:32:46+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/05/30/infrastructure-masons-announces-appointment-princina-stone-board-directors/
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Polar bears in Canada’s Western Hudson Bay — on the southern edge of the Arctic — are continuing to die in high numbers, a new government survey of the land carnivore has found. Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time.
Researchers surveyed Western Hudson Bay — home to Churchill, the town called ‘the Polar Bear Capital of the World,’ — by air in 2021 and estimated there were 618 bears, compared to the 842 in 2016, when they were last surveyed.
“The actual decline is a lot larger than I would have expected,” said Andrew Derocher, a biology professor at the University of Alberta who has studied Hudson Bay polar bears for nearly four decades. Derocher was not involved in the study.
Since the 1980s, the number of bears in the region has fallen by nearly 50%, the authors found. The ice essential to their survival is disappearing.
Polar bears rely on arctic sea ice — frozen ocean water — that shrinks in the summer with warmer temperatures and forms again in the long winter. They use it to hunt, perching near holes in the thick ice to spot seals, their favorite food, coming up for air. But as the Arctic has warmed twice as fast as the rest of the world because of climate change, sea ice is cracking earlier in the year and taking longer to freeze in the fall.
That has left many polar bears that live across the Arctic with less ice on which to live, hunt and reproduce.
Polar bears are not only critical predators in the Arctic. For years, before climate change began affecting people around the globe, they were also the best-known face of climate change.
Researchers said the concentration of deaths in young bears and females in Western Hudson Bay is alarming.
“Those are the types of bears we’ve always predicted would be affected by changes in the environment,” said Stephen Atkinson, the lead author who has studied polar bears for more than 30 years.
Young bears need energy to grow and cannot survive long periods without enough food and female bears struggle because they expend so much energy nursing and rearing offspring.
“It certainly raises issues about the ongoing viability,” Derocher said. “That is the reproductive engine of the population.”
The capacity for polar bears in the Western Hudson Bay to reproduce will diminish, Atkinson said, “because you simply have fewer young bears that survive and become adults.”
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2022-12-23T19:06:09+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-canadian-polar-bears-near-bear-capital-dying-at-fast-rate/
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The ghost of Barnes & Noble past meets the spirit of Barnes & Noble future in a single shopping center in a suburb of Baltimore.
The new store in Pikesville, Md., separated by half a parking lot from its shuttered predecessor, is part of an unlikely plot twist: Barnes & Noble is staging its largest expansion in over a decade.
After years on the brink of extinction, the book chain is planning to open some 30 new stores this year. Many are returning the retailer to areas it previously abandoned. In a few, Barnes & Noble is even taking over former Amazon bookshops.
The retailer hopes this will turn a new leaf. Barnes & Noble sales have been rising, and last year grew more than 4%, according to Shannon DeVito, director of books.
"What has changed is, I think, my hope that we're going to be here for decades and decades and decades now," she says.
The biggest change borrowed from indie bookstores
Barnes & Noble's collapse spanned the 2010s: The archetypal big-box villain ravaging independent bookstores eventually became lunch for Amazon. Its online store lagged behind, while its physical stores got overrun by gadgets, blankets and trinkets in pursuit of any kind of sale.
In 2019, Barnes & Noble was bought out by a hedge fund, often a perilous development. But this buyout brought along a new CEO, James Daunt, who had led a seemingly miraculous turnaround of the U.K.'s largest bookstore chain Waterstones.
Daunt pushed for Barnes & Noble stores to "weed out the rubbish" from their shelves. The retailer has embraced TikTok's BookTok and social-media influencers, and shook up its deals with publishers. (The chain stopped accepting publishers' payments for special displays. This was quick money, but often risked saddling prime spots with unpopular books and triggering a series of costs for the store.)
The biggest change borrowed from the playbook of independent bookshops: Daunt gave local Barnes & Noble stores much more authority to order what their readers, in their area want to see.
It's "a huge shift, frankly, in philosophy for us as a bookseller," DeVito says.
"It's not an algorithm. It's not something that's dynamically pulled from a code," she says. "It's very much a — I read this, I loved it, I know this area really gravitates towards beekeeping books, so I'm going to create the best beekeeping display I can because this is my local store."
The chain took advantage of oddly opportune timing
Not long after Daunt took helm, the pandemic lockdowns left Barnes & Noble shuttered, followed by furloughs and layoffs. But the company also used that time to renovate the stores and recalibrate the business. Retail bankruptcies created cheaper space for new stores, too.
Then, 2021 set the record for book sales in the U.S., meaning the refreshed Barnes & Noble launched exactly when people were buying more books than ever.
"We scaled Everest in 2021, the highest point ever in the book market," said Kristen McLean, executive director of NPD BookScan. "And Barnes & Noble was in a perfect position to capitalize on that because they were that fresh energy ... and consumers were really happy to be back in bookstores."
The chain has continued to close some stores even as it expanded into new ones. In northern Virginia, Barnes & Noble will soon open its largest store in years, at 28,000 square feet, in a former Office Depot space. The new Pikesville bookshop has a smaller city format, inside a former Pier 1 store.
The store makeover faces scrutiny from shoppers
New stores get a near-total makeover: brighter paint, lighter wood, a new layout. Bookshelves get arranged not in rows of alphabetical stacks but in thematic nooks, meant to encourage shoppers to linger, browse and maybe find something they didn't know they wanted.
Friends Kendra Wallace and Audryana Pitts-Wright stopped by the Pikesville store in search of the latest Ebony magazine, which this Barnes & Noble did not carry.
"The look, the feel is obviously different than a traditional Barnes & Noble — that I did notice," Pitts-Wright said. "But at the same time, it doesn't really feel authentic. They're trying to capture the more intimate, independent bookstore feel when it's still just a Barnes & Noble."
Still, Wallace left the store with a shopping bag. Inside were novels she'd followed on social media and had on her list: Seven Days In June by Tia Williams and Tender Is The Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica.
"Should I have bought more books for my collection? Probably not," Wallace said and laughed. "I'm a reader."
Barnes & Noble may not have sold the friends on its new identity, but it did sell them some books.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-03-07T11:30:29+00:00
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kosu.org
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https://www.kosu.org/news/news/2023-03-07/how-barnes-noble-turned-a-page-expanding-for-the-first-time-in-years
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TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company and leading producer of premium cannabis brands, announces that the Company has agreed to issue an aggregate of 3,486,888 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), at a deemed issuance price of $0.7337 per Common Share, to settle approximately $2,558,330 of aggregate indebtedness of certain subsidiaries of the Company (the "Indebtedness"), pursuant to certain loan settlement agreements. Such Common Shares will be issued in reliance on certain prospectus exemptions available under securities legislation and will be subject to a four-month plus one day statutory hold period. The issuance of such Common Shares to settle the Indebtedness remains subject to all necessary regulatory approvals including final acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE").
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US–OTC: TGODF) is a multi-licensed Canadian cannabis producer with a focus on branded consumer goods, innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including BZAM, The Green Organic Dutchman, -ness, Highly Dutch Organics, TABLE TOP, Cruuzy and partner brands Dunn Cannabis, FRESH, Superflower and Snackbar. TGOD operates facilities in BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, as well as retail stores in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Regina, Saskatchewan, and is rapidly expanding its offerings to a growing number of consumers across Canada.
TGOD's Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020 and December 10, 2020 trade on the CSE under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. TGOD's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca and www.bzamheadquarters.com.
Neither the CSE nor the CSE's Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of CSE) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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2022-11-30T14:17:12+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/11/30/green-organic-dutchman-announces-shares-debt-transaction/
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4 injured in crash in Faribault County
Published 12:53 pm Thursday, June 1, 2023
An Albert Lea woman was one of four people injured Wednesday evening when two cars collided in Faribault County.
Sharol Diane Vincent, 76, of Albert Lea was taken to United Hospital District in Blue Earth from one car. In a second vehicle, Makayla Anne Hernandez, 20, of Blue Earth; Heather Anne Hernandez, 51, of Winnebago; and Jaryd Michael Johnson, 23, of Blue Earth were also injured and taken to the hospital.
The Minnesota State Patrol report indicated all of the injuries were not life-threatening.
The report indicated Vincent was driving a 2015 Ford Fusion westbound on Interstate 90 and Hernandez was driving a 2000 Dodge Durango north on U.S. Highway 169 in Blue Earth when the vehicles crashed at the intersection at 5:48 p.m.
All but Johnson were wearing their seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor.
The Blue Earth fire and police departments, Faribault County Sheriff’s Office and United Hospital District Ambulance assisted at the scene.
Roads were dry at the time of the crash.
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2023-06-01T23:23:44+00:00
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albertleatribune.com
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https://www.albertleatribune.com/2023/06/4-injured-in-crash-in-faribault-county/
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EUNICE, N.M. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Monday began a special inspection at the Urenco USA uranium enrichment facility in southeastern New Mexico following an incident last month.
NRC officials said the April 21 incident involved the operation of a crane near a building that handles uranium hexafluoride without the required safety controls present.
They said there are concerns about safety protocols at the site and that warrants additional NRC inspection as it involves a breakdown of controls designed to prevent chemical, radiological and criticality hazards, which are the primary concern at U.S. fuel cycle facilities.
Two similar events last year at the Urenco USA facility prompted the NRC to propose a $70,000 civil penalty.
Inspectors from the NRC’s Region II office in Atlanta are at the Urenco USA plant for the next days.
They plan to assess the effectiveness of previous corrective actions taken by the facility to implement safety controls during construction activities and evaluate the appropriateness of the company’s overall response.
The inspection team will document their findings and conclusions in a public report that’s usually issued within 45 days of the inspection’s completion.
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2023-05-09T22:45:30+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/science/nrc-starts-special-inspection-of-new-mexico-uranium-facility/
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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — After two years of real-life drama and isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, the stars and shows of daytime television are gathering in person to hand out trophies at the Daytime Emmys.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner of “Entertainment Tonight” host the awards, which return to a full-capacity live ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The 2020 edition went virtual for the first time because of COVID-19. Last year’s show was pre-taped with a limited audience on hand.
The 49th annual awards air Friday at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Presenters include Drew Barrymore, Deidre Hall, Tamron Hall and Cameron Mathison. Michael Bolton will sing his new song “Beautiful World” and perform during the In Memoriam segment.
For the first time, a soap and its spinoff are pitted against each other in the daytime drama series category. NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” goes against the Peacock streamer “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.” Also contending are “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless,” both on CBS, and ABC’s “General Hospital.”
“The Young and the Restless” headed into the show with a leading 18 nominations, including six in the main acting categories. “General Hospital” has 17 nods. Those are two of four remaining soaps still airing on the broadcast networks.
Pat Sajak is competing against himself and three others in the game show host category. He’s nominated for his longtime gig on the syndicated “Wheel of Fortune” as well as for the celebrity edition that airs on ABC.
With Ellen DeGeneres having recently retired from her talk show, Kelly Clarkson is poised to take over her mantle in addition to DeGeneres’ old timeslot. The singer could nab a third straight entertainment talk show host trophy, and her syndicated show is vying for its second consecutive honor.
John Aniston, father of Jennifer, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 37-year role as Victor Kiriakis on “Days of Our Lives.”
Last week’s Creative Arts and Lifestyle ceremony crowned some famous names.
Patti Scialfa, wife of Bruce Springsteen, has her own trophy to add to the family shelf. She was an executive producer on PBS’ “Shelter Me: Soul Awakened,” which won for daytime special.
John Legend, already an EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), added a Daytime Emmy as an executive producer of PBS’ “The Black Church,” which won for short form daytime program.
DeGeneres’ eponymous show won for writing team for a daytime non-fiction series, earning the comedian the final Daytime Emmy of her decorated 19-year run.
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2022-06-24T13:02:10+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/daytime-emmys-return-to-live-in-person-show-yr-tops-noms/
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BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — The Bayreuth Festival intends to present “Rienzi” for the first time in 2026 for its 150th anniversary, going outside the canon of Richard Wagner’s final 10 operas for the first time.
Wagner’s family still runs the festival in Bayreuth Germany, and until now has limited it to only what are considered his mature works.
Katharina Wagner, a great-granddaughter who directs the festival, announced future plans during a Zoom news conference on Monday, a day before this year’s schedule opens.
“Rienzi” will be staged along with the 10 other operas in 2026. “Rienzi,” Wagner’s third completed opera, opened in 1842 and is based on the 14th century Italian politician Cola di Rienzo.
Wagner said the 2024 festival will feature a new staging of “Tristan und Isolde” directed by Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson, conducted by Semyon Bychkov and starring Andreas Schager and Camilla Nylund. The 2025 festival will have a new production of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg)” directed by Matthias Davids, conducted by Daniele Gatti conducting and starring Georg Zeppenfeld and Michael Spyres.
Wagner supervised the building of the Festspielhaus that opened for performances in 1876 for his “Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung),” his four-night epic. His final opera, “Parsifal,” premiered there in 1882, a year before Wagner’s death.
Philippe Jordan will conduct next year’s revival of Valentin Schwarz’s 2022 Ring Cycle staging.
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2023-07-26T00:32:02+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-bayreuth-festival-plans-to-present-wagners-rienzi-for-the-first-time-in-2026/
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is active but it’s unclear if he’ll start against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Allen hurt his right elbow, which is his throwing elbow, in the final minutes of a 20-17 loss at the New York Jets. The injury is similar to the one that led to him to miss four games during his rookie season in 2018 — the last time Allen missed a start.
Allen was listed as questionable to play after practicing on a limited basis on Friday. He had missed the previous two practices.
If Allen doesn’t start, the Bills will go with journeyman backup Case Keenum.
Buffalo’s secondary is missing starting safety Jordan Poyer (elbow), startig cornerback Kaiir Elam (ankle), while Tre’Davious White will sit out his third straight game since being activated. White has yet to play since tearing a ligament in his left knee nearly a year ago.
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2022-11-13T16:50:33+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/bills-qb-allen-active-against-vikings-despite-injured-elbow/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police have opened a preliminary investigation against Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas over his comments this week that Israel had committed “50 Holocausts” against Palestinians.
The remarks, during a news conference in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, sparked outrage in Germany, Israel and beyond.
Police confirmed a report Friday by German daily Bild that Abbas was being investigated for possible incitement to hatred after receiving a formal criminal complaint. Downplaying the Holocaust is a criminal offense in Germany, but the opening of an preliminary inquiry doesn’t automatically entail a full investigation.
Germany’s Foreign Ministry said that Abbas — as a representative of the Palestinian Authority — would enjoy immunity from prosecution because he was visiting the country in an official capacity.
Germany doesn’t recognize the Palestinian Territories as a sovereign state, a position Scholz reaffirmed Tuesday.
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2022-08-19T18:12:49+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/berlin-police-investigate-abbas-holocaust-comments/
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Montenegro presidential vote seen as test of future policies
By PREDRAG MILIC
Associated Press
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro is holding a presidential election this weekend that is seen as a test of whether the country will push forward toward European Union integration or move closer to neighboring Serbia and Russia. The vote takes place on Sunday amid a political crisis that has stalled the nation’s bid to join the European Union. The pro-Western incumbent, Milo Djukanovic, faces challengers who favor ties with Russia and Serbia. Analysts predict the election won’t produce a clear winner and that Djukanovic and another candidate will go head-to-head in a runoff two weeks later. Djukanovic and his Democratic Party of Socialists led Montenegro to independence from Serbia in 2006, and defied Russia to join NATO in 2017.
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2023-03-17T13:24:38+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2023/03/17/montenegro-presidential-vote-seen-as-test-of-future-policies/
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TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court on Wednesday ordered four former executives of the utility operating the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to pay 13 trillion yen ($94 billion) to the company, holding them liable for the 2011 disaster.
In the closely watched ruling, the Tokyo District Court said the former chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Tsunehisa Katsumata, and three other former executives failed to fulfil their duty to implement the utmost safety precautions despite knowing the risks of a serious accident in case of a major tsunami. It said they could have prevented the disaster if they had taken available scientific data more seriously and acted sooner.
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami destroyed key cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, causing three reactors to melt down, spreading massive amounts of radiation in the area and preventing tens of thousands of residents from returning home due to contamination and safety concerns.
A group of 48 TEPCO shareholders filed the suit in 2012 demanding that Katsumata and four others — former TEPCO President Masataka Shimizu, former Vice Presidents Sakae Muto and Ichiro Takekuro, and another executive, Akio Komori, pay 22 trillion yen ($160 billion) in damages to the company to cover its costs. It maintained that they had neglected to heed experts’ tsunami predictions and failed to take adequate tsunami precautions soon enough.
Presiding Judge Yoshihide Asakura said the former TEPCO executives “fundamentally lacked safety awareness and a sense of responsibility.” The ruling noted that TEPCO could have prevented the disaster if it had carried out necessary construction work to prevent the plant’s key areas from being flooded, including making its reactor buildings watertight.
He said all five were liable but relieved Komori of the compensation obligation because he was appointed to his executive position only a year before the disaster and couldn’t have acted even if he had tried.
Wednesday’s decision contrasted with a Supreme Court ruling last month that found the government not responsible for paying compensation sought by thousands of Fukushima residents over the loss of jobs, livelihoods and communities. It said a tsunami of that magnitude was not foreseeable even with the latest available expertise at the time.
As the current pro-business government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida calls for speedier safety checks by regulators to promote nuclear power as a clean energy alternative to fossil fuel plants, Wednesday’s ruling is a warning to nuclear operators that they may pay a price for safety negligence.
Yuichi Kaido, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said the ruling “will affect future management decisions at other utility companies operating nuclear plants.”
Yui Kimura, one of the plaintiffs, welcomed the ruling, saying, “An accident at a nuclear plant could cause irreversible damage to lives and the environment. The ruling shows that those who lack a commitment to bearing responsibility for that should never serve in executive positions.”
The court said the amount of compensation covers TEPCO’s costs from the disaster, including for decontamination, decommissioning and payments to affected residents.
The amount is the highest ever ordered in a lawsuit in Japan. It greatly exceeded rulings that Olympus Co. pay 59.4 billion yen ($433 million) in compensation for a coverup of losses, and that sewing machine maker Janome Co. pay 58 billion yen ($425 million) in damages for losses from extortion.
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2022-07-14T00:13:59+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/japan-court-holds-ex-tepco-execs-liable-for-fukushima-crisis/
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LONDON (AP) — The small notice pinned to a wall at Union Chapel in north London is a sign of despair for charity workers dealing with the fallout from Britain’s cost-of-living crisis.
The showers, it says, are reserved for the homeless. In other words, those who still have a roof over their heads but can’t afford to heat water for bathing are in essence asked to refrain.
Amanuel Woldesus, who runs the Margins Project charity based at the church for people in crisis, is frustrated that he’s being forced to ration a service this way.
“We are the sixth-richest country in the world, and who is making these decisions? Me! Not the government,” he said with a mixture of anger and incredulity. “It’s just completely wrong.’’
The pressures are likely to get worse as Britain faces a prolonged economic slowdown triggered by soaring food and energy prices and compounded by tax increases and higher interest rates that authorities have unleashed as they battle the crisis.
That gloomy outlook was underscored Friday when the Office for National Statistics said the British economy stagnated in the final three months of last year. Monthly estimates suggest that economic activity slowed further at the end of the year, with gross domestic product shrinking 0.5% in December.
While Britain avoided a second consecutive quarter of declining economic output — one definition of a recession — the data offered little relief for hard-pressed families and businesses. The rising cost of living has driven months of strikes by nurses, ambulance workers, train drivers and other public-sector employees seeking higher pay.
Middle-class families will see their disposable incomes fall by as much as 13%, or 4,000 pounds ($4,840), over the next financial year, according to analysis by the National Institute for Economic and Social Research. About 25% of households won’t be able to pay their food and energy bills out of their take-home income, up from 20% last year, the independent think tank estimates.
“The U.K. will likely avoid a protracted recession in 2023, but GDP growth is set to remain close to zero,” the institute said. “However, with the cost-of-living crisis having a lasting effect on households, for at least 7 million it will certainly feel like a recession.”
For people across the U.K., that means turning down the heat and skipping showers to save money on gas and electricity bills after energy prices soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
It also means constantly hunting for bargains or resorting to food banks after food prices jumped 16.9% last year.
Carlton Peters, 57, a chef for the Margins Project’s twice-a-week free lunch program, said he now buys all of his own food in the reduced-price section of the supermarket and has cut out butter because it is too expensive.
The government isn’t doing enough to address the crisis because politicians don’t understand what average people are going through, Peters said.
“They don’t know what it’s like to live with your fixed income and you have to spend it and shuffle it around with all your bits and pieces,” he said. “And when something goes up, they don’t complain. We complain. We say the price of milk has gone up by 20% and eggs 40%. That can’t be right.”
The government says its policies, including a cap on gas and electricity prices that is designed to limit average household energy bills to 2,500 pounds ($3,027) a year, have reduced the severity of Britain’s economic downturn.
While a recession is often defined as an extended period of economic decline, experts disagree on exactly how to determine when a recession begins.
The U.S. and European Union have independent bodies that look at a wide range of indicators, including unemployment, consumer and business spending, before deciding whether their economies are in recession. Britain does not.
That left commentators anxiously awaiting the fourth-quarter report to see whether Britain had met the technical definition of a recession, often described as two consecutive quarters of declining output. The U.K. economy shrank by 0.2% in the third quarter.
On Friday, Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt focused on the fact that GDP expanded 4% for all of 2022, more than any other Group of Seven advanced economy. But that growth occurred in the early part of the year, before inflation spiked.
“The fact that the U.K. was the fastest-growing economy in the G-7 last year, as well as avoiding a recession, shows our economy is more resilient than many people feared,” he said. “However, we are not out the woods yet, particularly when it comes to inflation.”
Regardless of the technicalities, the global economic slowdown is hitting Britain harder than other major economies.
Inflation in the U.K. remains at levels last seen in the early 1980s. Consumer prices rose 10.5% in December from a year earlier after peaking at 11.1% in October. By contrast, U.S. inflation slowed to 6.5% in December.
Britain also is facing a drop in trade with the European Union as a result of its departure from the bloc and increasing taxes for consumers and businesses as the government tries to balance the budget and reduce debt.
More troubling for economic forecasters is an increase in the number of people aged 50 to 65 who are leaving the workforce prematurely, reducing productivity.
All of that is reducing consumer spending and business investment.
Britain’s economy is likely to shrink 0.6% this year, the only advanced nation expected to decline, the International Monetary Fund said last month.
The Bank of England expects the slowdown to last throughout 2024, even though it says the recession will be shallower than previously forecast. The central bank has raised interest rates 10 times since December 2021 in an effort to slow inflation.
At Union Chapel, it pains Woldesus to watch the struggle of families unfold before him every day. The free meals he serves on Mondays and Wednesdays may be the only real food his guests get each week.
“The situation is so dire,” he said. “I can see it moving in front of me.”
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2023-02-11T06:20:49+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/business/ap-uk-economy-stagnates-during-final-three-months-of-2022/
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CAIRO (AP) — The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum: The Rosetta stone.
The inscriptions on the dark grey granite slab became the seminal breakthrough in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics after it was taken from Egypt by forces of the British empire in 1801.
Now, as Britain’s largest museum marks the 200-year anniversary of the decipherment of hieroglyphics, thousands of Egyptians are demanding the stone’s return.
‘’The British Museum’s holding of the stone is a symbol of Western cultural violence against Egypt,” said Monica Hanna, dean at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, and organizer of one of two petitions calling for the stone’s return.
The acquisition of the Rosetta Stone was tied up in the imperial battles between Britain and France. After Napoleon Bonaparte’s military occupation of Egypt, French scientists uncovered the stone in 1799 in the northern town of Rashid, known by the French as Rosetta. When British forces defeated the French in Egypt, the stone and over a dozen other antiquities were handed over to the British under the terms of an 1801 surrender deal between the generals of the two sides.
It has remained in the British Museum since.
Hanna’s petition, with 4,200 signatures, says the stone was seized illegally and constitutes a “spoil of war.” The claim is echoed in a near identical petition by Zahi Hawass, Egypt’s former minister for antiquities affairs, which has more than 100,000 signatures. Hawass argues that Egypt had no say in the 1801 agreement.
The British Museum refutes this. In a statement, the Museum said the 1801 treaty includes the signature of a representative of Egypt. It refers to an Ottoman admiral who fought alongside the British against the French. The Ottoman sultan in Istanbul was nominally the ruler of Egypt at the time of Napoleon’s invasion.
The Museum also said Egypt’s government has not submitted a request for its return. It added that there are 28 known copies of the same engraved decree and 21 of them remain in Egypt.
The contention over the original stone copy stems from its unrivaled significance to Egyptology. Carved in the 2nd century B.C., the slab contains three translations of a decree relating to a settlement between the then-ruling Ptolemies and a sect of Egyptian priests. The first inscription is in classic hieroglyphics, the next is in a simplified hieroglyphic script known as Demotic, and the third is in Ancient Greek.
Through knowledge of the latter, academics were able to decipher the hieroglyphic symbols, with French Egyptologist Jean-Francois Champollion eventually cracking the language in 1822.
‘‘Scholars from the previous 18th century had been longing to find a bilingual text written in a known language,’’ said Ilona Regulski, the head of Egyptian Written Culture at the British Museum. Regulski is the lead curator of the museum’s winter exhibition, “Hieroglyphs Unlocking Ancient Egypt,” celebrating the 200th anniversary of Champollion’s breakthrough.
The stone is one of more than 100,000 Egyptian and Sudanese relics housed in the British Museum. A large percentage were obtained during Britain’s colonial rule over the region from 1883 to 1953.
It has grown increasingly common for museums and collectors to return artifacts to their country of origin, with new instances reported nearly monthly. Often, it’s the result of a court ruling, while some cases are voluntary, symbolizing an act of atonement for historical wrongs.
New York’s Metropolitan Museum returned 16 antiquities to Egypt in September after a U.S. investigation concluded they had been illegally trafficked. On Monday, London’s Horniman Museum signed over 72 objects, including 12 Benin Bronzes, to Nigeria following a request from its government.
Nicholas Donnell, a Boston-based attorney specializing in cases concerning art and artifacts, said no common international legal framework exists for such disputes. Unless there is clear evidence an artifact was acquired illegally, repatriation is largely at the discretion of the museum.
‘‘Given the treaty and the timeframe, the Rosetta stone is a hard legal battle to win,’’ said Donnell.
The British Museum has acknowledged that several repatriation requests have been made to it from various countries for artifacts, but it did not provide The Associated Press with any details on their status or number. It also did not confirm whether it has ever repatriated an artifact from its collection.
For Nigel Hetherington, an archaeologist and CEO of the online academic forum Past Preserves, the museum’s lack of transparency suggests other motives.
‘‘It’s about money, maintaining relevance and a fear that in returning certain items people will stop coming,’’ he said.
Western museums have long pointed to superior facilities and larger crowd draws to justify their holding of world treasures. Amid turmoil following the 2011 uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak, Egypt saw an uptick in artifact smuggling, which cost the country an estimated $3 billion between 2011 and 2013, according to the U.S.-based Antiquities Coalition. In 2015, it was discovered that cleaners at Cairo’s Egyptian Museum had damaged the burial mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun by attempting to re-attach the beard with super glue.
But President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi’s government has since invested heavily in its antiquities. Egypt has successfully reclaimed thousands of internationally smuggled artifacts and plans to open a newly built, state-of-the-art museum where tens of thousands of objects can be housed. The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for well over a decade and there have been repeated delays to its opening.
Egypt’s plethora of ancient monuments, from the pyramids of Giza to the towering statues of Abu Simbel at the Sudanese border, are the magnet for a tourism industry that drew in $13 billion in 2021.
For Hanna, Egyptians’ right to access their own history should remain the priority. “How many Egyptians can travel to London or New York?” she said.
Egyptian authorities did not respond to a request for comment regarding Egypt’s policy toward the Rosetta stone or other Egyptian artifacts displayed abroad. Hawass and Hanna said they are not pinning hopes on the government to secure its return.
‘‘The Rosetta stone is the icon of Egyptian identity,’’ said Hawass. ‘‘I will use the media and the intellectuals to tell the (British) museum they have no right.’’
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2022-11-30T23:20:12+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-egyptians-call-on-british-museum-to-return-rosetta-stone/
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:12 Lucky Charms-2nd:1 Gold Rush-3rd:8 Gorgeous George, Race Time: 1:47.73
(1st: 12 Lucky Charms, 2nd: 1 Gold Rush, 3rd: 8 Gorgeous George; Race Time: one: 47.73)
Estimated jackpot: $460,000
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
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2022-12-21T04:34:53+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Derby-game-17668137.php
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Armed officer watched gunman enter Texas school before massacre, review finds
AUSTIN, Texas - A police officer armed with a rifle watched the gunman in the Uvalde elementary school massacre walk toward the campus but did not fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot, according to a sweeping critique released Wednesday on the tactical response to the May massacre.
Some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School, including 19 children, likely "could have been saved" on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner while police waited more than an hour before breaching the fourth-grade classroom, a review by a training center at Texas State University for active shooter situations found.
The report is yet another damning assessment of how police failed to act on opportunities that might have saved lives in what became the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the slaughter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
"A reasonable officer would have considered this an active situation and devised a plan to address the suspect," read the report published by the university's Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program.
Authors of the 26-page report said their findings were based off video taken from the school, police body cameras, testimony from officers on the scene and statements from investigators. Among their findings:
— It appeared that no officer waiting in the hallway during the shooting ever tested to see if the door to the classroom was locked. The head of Texas' state police agency has also faulted officers on the scene for not checking the doors.
— The officers had "weapons (including rifles), body armor (which may or may not have been rated to stop rifle rounds), training, and backup. The victims in the classrooms had none of these things."
— When officers finally entered the classroom at 12:50 p.m. — more than an hour after the shooting began — they were no better equipped to confront the gunman than they had been up to that point.
—"Effective incident command" never appears to have been established among the multiple law enforcement agencies that responded to the shooting.
File: Director and Colonel of the Texas Department of Public Safety Steven C. McCraw speaks at a press conference using a crime scene outline of the Robb Elementary School showing the path of the gunman, outside the school in Uvalde, Texas, on May 27
The gunman, an 18-year-old with an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle, entered the building at 11:33 a.m. Before that a Uvalde police officer, whom the report did not identify, saw the gunman carrying a rife toward the west hall entrance. The officer asked a supervisor for permission to open fire, but the supervisor "either did not hear or responded too late," the report said.
When the officer turned back toward the gunman, he already gone inside "unabated," according to the report.
The officer was 148 yards away from the door, which the report said was within the range of his rifle, and allegedly said he was concerned that an errant shot could have penetrated the school and injured students inside.
"Ultimately, the decision to use deadly force always lies with the officer who will use the force. If the officer was not confident that he could both hit his target and of his backdrop if he missed, he should not have fired," the report read.
The report is one of multiple fact-finding reviews launched in the aftermath of the worst school shooting in Texas history. A committee formed by Texas legislators has also interviewed more than 20 people, including officers who were on the scene, behind closed doors for several weeks. It is unclear when they will release their findings.
It follows testimony last month in which Col. Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, told the state Senate that the police response was an "abject failure." He pinned particular blame on Chief Pete Arredondo, saying that as on-scene commander the Uvalde schools police chief made "terrible decisions" and stopped officers from confronting the gunman earlier.
Arredondo has tried to defend his actions, telling the Texas Tribune that he didn’t consider himself the commander in charge of operations and that he assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response. He said he didn’t have his police and campus radios but that he used his cellphone to call for tactical gear, a sniper and the classroom keys.
According to the report released Wednesday, Arredondo and another Uvalde police officer spent 13 minutes in the school hallway during the shooting discussing tactical options, whether to use snipers and how to get into the classroom windows.
"They also discussed who has the keys, testing keys, the probability of the door being locked, and if kids and teachers are dying or dead," the report read.
RELATED: Uvalde families demand details of shooting investigation at City Council meeting
McCraw said police had enough officers and firepower on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they would have found the door to the classroom where he was holed up unlocked if they had bothered to check it.
A lawyer for Arredondo and a spokeswoman for the Uvalde city police department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Arredondo is on leave from his job with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and resigned from his position as a city councilor last week.
Public leaders, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, initially praised the police response in Uvalde. Abbott said officers reacted quickly and ran toward the gunfire with "amazing courage" to take out the killer, thereby saving lives. He later said he was misled.
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas.
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2022-07-07T03:13:00+00:00
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fox6now.com
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https://www.fox6now.com/news/robb-elementary-school-massacre-tsu-investigation
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VALLETTA, Malta, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred wins two awards from well renowned share awarding bodies for its innovative two year All Employee Share Plan (AESP). The share plan was introduced by the company last year in conjunction with the launch of its long-term business strategy.
Kindred Group plc (Kindred) is recognised as an ESOP Star 2021 at this year's ESOP Center Awards, which celebrates excellence in share plan management. Judged on how companies achieved success in the temporary new world, Kindred's All Employee Share Plan shows adaption to Covid-19 due to its international and inclusive reach.
Kindred also has the honour of accepting the award for the `Most Innovative and Creative Plan Design' at the 2022 Global Equity Organization (GEO) awards.
"We are absolutely delighted to receive these awards in recognition of our All Employee Share Plan which we are really proud of and which we've had so much positive feedback about from employees since we introduced it last year", says Gavin Hayward, Chief HR Officer at Kindred.
"The awards are a great validation for us of making the bold decision to move away from a traditional long-term incentive plan structure to a much shorter cycle which we feel provides a clearer line of sight for employees to our business strategy and gives them a genuine opportunity to share in the success of Kindred", concludes Hayward.
For more information:
Maria Angell Dupont, External Communications Manager, Kindred Group
+46 72 165 15 17
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2022-06-14T08:03:21+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/kindred-wins-two-distinguished-awards-all-employee-share-plan/
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Command™ Brand from 3M announced today the Command™ Large Organizing Caddy was named a Good Housekeeping 2022 Best Cleaning and Organizing Awards winner in the "Cleverest Clutter Busters" category. A list of winners can be found in the September 2022 issue of Good Housekeeping, on stands now, as well as online at https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cleaning-awards-2022.
The caddy is part of a new heavyweight line from Command Brand that allows consumers to decorate and organize their spaces and hang heavy objects. Like all Command Brand products, these new heavyweight products provide damage-free wall hanging -- no tools required -- and clean removal. The heavyweight line includes:
- Command Large Organizing Caddy: This general-purpose caddy can store up to 10 pounds of items up in any area of the home—including under kitchen sinks or in home offices, pantries or craft rooms.
- Command™ 15 lb X-Large Hook: This sleek, yet sturdy jumbo hook holds items up to 15 pounds, such as bulky backpacks or utility ladders.
- Command™ 10 lb X-Large Hook: A modern, yet versatile hook to hang heavier items like tool bags, sports equipment, gardening tools and more.
- Command™ 20 lb Picture Hanging Strips: Holds up to 30% more weight than original Command Picture Hanging Strips.
"From consumer research, we confirmed our customers were looking to hang heavier items without damaging their walls. The new line of heavyweight products from Command Brand addresses their needs," said Andy Stansel, 3M global portfolio director. "We are thrilled to provide our customers with new solutions offering tool-free convenience and damage-free removal."
Command Products are available nationwide at mass merchandise, drug and craft stores, as well as home centers and online. Visit Command.com to find a retailer near you.
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2022-09-07T13:04:54+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/09/07/command-brand-product-named-good-housekeeping-2022-best-cleaning-amp-organizing-awards-winner/
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Statistics after 5 games
- 'My bad': Brendan Fraser apologizes to San Francisco
- Horoscope for Friday, 10/14/22 by Christopher Renstrom
- The unsolved SF killing of one of the world's greatest chefs
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- San Francisco’s largest employer conducts layoffs
- This $30 burger tastes like the death of San Francisco
- Fans 'get down on their knees and pray' at packed SF show
- SF unicorn startup for easy 'second home ownership' lays off 30%
- 'Unprecedented': Tiny Bay Area town plagued by pungent smell
- A unique fried chicken is coming to this SF neighborhood
- Comedy legend announces two Northern California stadium shows
- Michael Bloomberg is bankrolling Calif.'s Prop. 31 by himself
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2022-10-15T15:46:01+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Houston-Texans-17511247.php
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AUSTIN, Minn., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® products, a lunchtime favorite and tasty solution for any mealtime, announced its newest product, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Sandwich Pepperoni. Created specifically to help consumers satisfy their pepperoni cravings and guarantee a 100 percent natural* and flavor-forward experience. The versatility of HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Sandwich Pepperoni creates endless shared food opportunities with family and friends from snacking to mealtime.
"Consumers are ready to have shared experiences with family and friends again and HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Sandwich Pepperoni is the solution for sharable snacking at home with loved ones," said Kelsey Tynan, brand manager of HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®. "Our HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Sandwich Pepperoni delivers the flavor consumers are looking for and features no preservatives, no nitrites or nitrates added except for those naturally occurring in cultured celery and sea salt, and no artificial ingredients. This uncured pepperoni offers the opportunity for everyone to enjoy lunchmeat in a sandwich or on their charcuterie board."
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DADAAB, Kenya — (AP) — Abdikadir Omar was trapped in an extremist-controlled town in Somalia for years until May, when he slipped out to make a 12-day journey with his wife and seven children to neighboring Kenya in search of food and safety.
To his surprise, “I found peace but no food,” the 30-year-old told The Associated Press. He stood near the withered maize he tried to plant around his family’s makeshift shelter of branches and plastic sheeting outside one of the world’s largest refugee camps.
As global food insecurity suffers another shock with Russia's termination of a deal to keep grain flowing from Ukraine, the hundreds of thousands of Somalis who have fled climate change and insecurity offer a stark example of what happens when aid runs low.
Omar, a farmer, was forced to give most of his produce as tax to al-Shabab, the al-Qaida-linked extremists who have controlled parts of Somalia for years, and the little that remained wasn't enough to feed his family during Somalia's worst drought in decades. The final blow came when al-Shabab, under pressure from a Somali military offensive, killed his younger brother.
Omar and his family joined a new wave of Somalis on the run. They were among 135,000 new refugees who arrived at Dadaab in recent months and eventually were allowed to access food aid when the Kenyan government resumed refugee registrations in February at the camp located 55 miles (90 kilometers) from the Somali border.
Dadaab is home to more than 360,000 registered refugees and many unregistered ones. The camp was established in the 1990s, its permanence reflected in the neat rows of corrugated iron homes in its older sections.
Food rations, however, are more fragile. They have been cut from 80% of the minimum daily nutritional requirement to 60% due to reduced donor funding, according to the World Food Program. Traditional donors have been quick to bring up hunger in places like Somalia when criticizing Russia for ending the grain deal, however they have focused their giving elsewhere, including Ukraine. In May, a high-level donors' conference for Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia raised less than $3 billion of the $7 billion that organizers wanted for humanitarian aid.
Refugee camps like Dadaab, especially in Africa, will see further cuts in aid because of Russia's action, the WFP's executive director, Cindy McCain, told the AP on Tuesday. Under the recently ended deal, WFP was procuring 80% of its global wheat supply from Ukraine.
"There are going to be some serious shortages and, in some cases, none at all as a result of this,” she said, adding that it was too soon to predict what those cuts would be.
Already, “families that used to prepare probably three meals a day have now reduced to prepare either two meals or a meal a day, and that’s quite extreme,” the WFP head of programs at Dadaab, Colin Buleti, told the AP at a food distribution center during a visit last week.
Families receive monthly rations of sorghum, rice, beans, maize and vegetable oil, alongside a cash transfer for buying fresh produce that has been halved to $3.
Aid workers say the reduced rations are likely to worsen malnutrition. In one of Dadaab’s three sections, Hagadera, 384 malnutrition cases were reported in the first half of the year, already exceeding the 347 reported there all of last year, according to the International Rescue Committee, which provides health services.
The malnutrition ward in Hagadera is filled beyond capacity with crying babies. It is meant to handle 30 patients and is currently at 56.
Dool Abdirahman, 25, arrived with her malnourished baby daughter in November. The family fled Somalia when the infant developed hydrocephalus, or a buildup of fluid on the brain. Until then, the family had struggled to hold out at home, Abdirahman said.
The International Rescue Committee's health manager in Dadaab, Barbara Muttimos, said that even the nutrient-dense peanut paste used to treat children who are acutely and severely malnourished is threatened by reduced funding and the growing number of hungry people.
But for mothers like Mabina Ali Hassan, 38, the conditions in Dadaab are better than the nonexistent services back home, where conflict has destabilized the country over the past three decades.
“I regret going back to Somalia in 2016 when I heard it was safer,” the mother of eight said. “This baby was born there and couldn’t get health care because the hospitals were not equipped.” She said she returned to the refugee camp when her son, now a year old, became malnourished.
Maryan Mohamed, 30, said she was lucky to be among the newly registered refugees. The former teashop owner and her six children arrived at Dadaab in March and for four months lived off food handouts from friends who were already registered.
“While stability welcomed me here, I’m still striving for the life I dreamed of,” she said.
The threat of insecurity remains, even for the refugees. Al-Shabab this month attacked a Somali military base just 7 miles (12 kilometers) from the Kenya border. Somali forces are under pressure to assume security responsibilities as an African Union peacekeeping force continues its withdrawal from the country.
Kenya’s government is now in discussions with the United Nations on how to integrate the hundreds of thousands of refugees into host communities in the future. The U.N. refugee agency says such integration is the best way to host refugees as donor funding shrinks.
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Associated Press writer Sam Mednick in Dakar, Senegal, contributed.
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Museum at FIT's upcoming exhibition ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today examines the work of 21st-century Latin American and Latinx fashion designers.
The exhibition features over 60 objects from the museum's permanent collection, including many new acquisitions, bilingual texts presented in English and Spanish, and supplementary fashion media. It spotlights designers from Latin American countries, as well as designers of Latin American heritage living and working in the United States who are often referred to as Hispanic, Latino/Latina, or the gender-neutral term Latinx.
For decades, fashion designers of Latin American descent, such as Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Edmundo Castillo, Victor Alfaro, and Haider Ackermann, have been central figures of the fashion industry. Their successes have paved the way for new generations of talented designers, including Gabriela Hearst, Jonathan Cohen,Romina Cardillo of Nous Etudions, Willy Chavarria, Raul Lopez of LUAR, and Kika Vargas. These represent but a few of the emerging designers who are making their mark on the global scene by helming fashion houses, winning prestigious awards, and dressing celebrity clients.
The exhibition is thematically organized into sections that address art, craftsmanship, elegance, gender, Indigenous heritage, politics, popular culture, and sustainability. It seeks to challenge stereotypes about fashion by designers of Latin American heritage, moving away from a notion of a singular Latin American style and drawing attention to the diversity of talent.
The introductory section of the exhibition focuses on designers who gained global recognition during the 20th century. On display is an early 1970s dress by the Cuban-born designer Adolfo (Adolfo Faustino Sardiña) who began his career as a milliner in the 1950s and went on to dress celebrities and first ladies such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Nancy Reagan. Other designers featured in this section include Luis Estévez (Cuba), Carlos Falchi (Brazil), Oscar de la Renta (Dominican Republic), and Carolina Herrera (Venezuela). Looks by Isabel Toledo (Cuba) and Maria Cornejo (Chile), round out this section, showcasing how female designers came to prominence by the 1990s.
Next, the exhibition transitions to the 21st century and explores concepts favored by contemporary designers. A section on Indigenous heritage highlights the influence of native cultures on the Latin American fashion of today. Emphasizing collaborations between designers and Indigenous artisans, it features work by Guillermo Vargas of 1/8 Takamura (Mexico) and artisan Paula Pérez Vásquez (Mixe) who together created the Blusa Cuadro Tlahui. In 2015, Mexican fashion designer Ricardo Seco partnered with artisan Mauricio Carrillo (Wixárika) to co-design a pair of sneakers to which beads were applied using an ancestral technique. Also featured in this section is a design by Brazilian, Fulni-ô, and Aymara fashion designer Dayana Molina.
A section on gender explores how ideas about femininity and masculinity are expressed, challenged, and celebrated through fashion design. With her pink embossed-leather "Mamado" pantsuit, Mexican artist and fashion designer Bárbara Sánchez-Kane satirizes the physique of the male bodybuilder. A dress by Narciso Rodriguez (Cuba) alludes to a woman's sexual power and reflects the designer's appreciation for both the strengths and vulnerabilities of femininity. Other designers featured in this section are Victor Barragán (Mexico) and Suki Cohen (Colombia).
Women's rights, immigration, and geo-political relations are topics central to the section on politics. Carla Fernández's Adelita pantsuit pays homage to the female soldiers of the Mexican Revolution who were subjected to sexual violence and discrimination yet were instrumental to the armies engaged in this civil conflict. A fashion film by designers Juan Carlos Pereira and Andrés Jordan of the Bolivian fashion label Juan de La Paz, comments on the rumored "Black Legend," which brought Queen Victoria and England into conflict with Bolivia, leading to her infamously cross out that country on her world map. This legend underscores the asymmetry of global North-South relations. Designs by Brazilian fashion labels Alexandre Herchcovitch and Apartamento 03, along with a flag bag by Venezuelan designer Yliana Yepez, are also included.
A section on sustainability examines the ways in which Latin American and Latinx designers are integrating cultural knowledge, traditional craft, natural resources, and novel materials to create ethically responsible designs. Dresses by Gabriela Hearst (Uruguay) and Escvdo (Peru) highlight how partnerships with women's cooperatives in Latin America are shaping a holistic view of sustainable production with social, cultural, economic, and environmental implications. Sneakers by Brazil's most prominent sustainable fashion label, Osklen, demonstrate the use of responsibly sourced material from the Amazon, such as pirarucu leather. Looks from Maria Cornejo's special capsule collection, a collaboration with the Korean motor company Hyundai, incorporate repurposed car seat leather to promote sustainability across industries.
Artisanal techniques are explored in a section devoted to craftsmanship. Numerous designers incorporate handmade processes into their work, thereby preserving local artisanal techniques. Designs by Johanna Ortiz (Colombia), PatBO (Brazil), Carlos Miele (Brazil), and Julia y Renata (Mexico) are featured.
Another section focuses on elegance as a social construct that varies depending on mores, geography, and cultures. Designs by PTRA (Mexico) and Proenza Schouler (Lazaro Hernandez, Cuba) are included.
A section on art presents the fluid boundaries that exist between artistic practice and fashion. A look by Rick Owens celebrating his Mexican heritage was inspired by pre-Hispanic architecture and modern art. A design by Isabel Toledo is paired with the work of artist Ruben Toledo as one example of the fruitful creative partnership that existed between the late fashion designer and her husband. Other designers in this section are Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte (Mexico), Jorge Duque (Colombia), and Francisco Costa (Brazil).
The exhibition culminates with an investigation into the ways in which Latin American and Latinx designers have incorporated popular culture into their work. A look from the Spring 2022 collection of Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria references cholos and pachucos. Colombian designer Esteban Cortázar's fall 2019 flamenco dress pays homage to dance and bullfighting—two of the most popular forms of entertainment in Latin America. Additional designs in this section contend with music, sports, and even cultural icons. Designers featured include Raul Lopez of Luar (Dominican Republic), Rio Uribe of Gypsy Sport (Mexico), and Humberto Leon of Opening Ceremony (Peru).
The development of this exhibition incorporated the thoughts, perspectives, and opinions of members of the Latin American fashion community, the FIT community, and the Latinx diaspora, with the objective of decentering the study of fashion. This was realized through the development of an advisory committee, campus focus groups, and a pre-exhibition symposium, which enriched the exhibition narrative on Latin American and Latinx fashion and fashion design.
The Museum at FIT will host several programming events related to the exhibition as part of its Fall 2023 Fashion Culture series.
The exhibition is accompanied by a companion book published by Bloomsbury titled Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today ¡Moda Hoy! It will be released in early 2024.
¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today is organized by The Museum at FIT's Tanya Melendez-Escalante, senior curator of education and public programs, and Melissa Marra-Alvarez, curator of education and research.
About The Museum at FIT (MFIT)
The Museum at FIT, which is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is the only museum in New York City dedicated solely to the art of fashion. Best known for its innovative and award-winning exhibitions, the museum has a collection of more than 50,000 garments and accessories dating from the 18th century to the present. Like other fashion museums, such as the Musée de la Mode, the Mode Museum, and the Museo de la Moda, The Museum at FIT collects, conserves, documents, exhibits, and interprets fashion. The museum's mission is to advance knowledge of fashion through exhibitions, publications, and public programs.
The museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon to 8 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. All visitors are requested to review the latest safety guidelines and protocols. For more information and the latest MFIT updates, visit fitnyc.edu/museum; register for the MFIT newsletter; and follow the museum on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
About the Fashion Institute of Technology
A part of the State University of New York, FIT has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology throughout its history. Providing its approximately 9,000 students with an uncommon blend of hands-on, practical experience, theory, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, the college offers a wide range of affordable programs that foster innovation and collaboration. Its distinctive curriculum is geared to today's rapidly growing economy, including fields such as computer animation, toy design, production management, film and media, and cosmetics and fragrance marketing. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, community in which to learn. The college offers nearly 50 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the new creative economy. Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Reem Acra, Brian Atwood, Dennis Basso, Francisco Costa, Norma Kamali, Nanette Lepore, Bibhu Mohapatra, Ralph Rucci, John Bartlett, Peter Do, Daniel Roseberry and Michelle Smith. Other prominent graduates include Leslie Blodgett, creator of bareMinerals; international restaurant designer Tony Chi; and Nina Garcia, editor in chief, Elle.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines, will report first quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, after the U.S. financial markets close.
Dynavax will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.
The live audio webcast may be accessed through the "Events & Presentations" page on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at https://investors.dynavax.com/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the live event.
To dial into the call, participants will need to register for the call using the caller registration link. It is recommended that participants dial into the conference call or log into the webcast approximately 10 minutes prior to the call.
About Dynavax
Dynavax is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines to help protect the world against infectious diseases. The Company has two commercial products, HEPLISAV-B® vaccine [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Adjuvanted], which is approved in the U.S., the European Union and Great Britain for the prevention of infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus in adults 18 years of age and older, and CpG 1018® adjuvant, currently used in multiple adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccines. Dynavax is advancing CpG 1018 adjuvant as a premier vaccine adjuvant with adjuvanted vaccine clinical programs for shingles and Tdap, and through global collaborations, currently focused on adjuvanted vaccines for COVID-19, plague, seasonal influenza and universal influenza. For more information about our marketed products and development pipeline, visit www.dynavax.com and follow Dynavax on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Federal environmental and energy officials moved Wednesday to quell a growing controversy over whether work done by the offshore wind power industry is killing whales in the northeastern U.S., saying there is no evidence this is happening.
In a hastily arranged briefing for reporters, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management addressed a spate of whale deaths on the East Coast that some groups suspect may have been caused by site preparation work for offshore wind farms.
NOAA said there have been 14 whale strandings on the East Coast since Dec. 1, including humpback whales, which are common in the area, and some sperm whales, which are an endangered species.
The call came two days after the latest reported death, that of a humpback whale that washed ashore Monday on Assateague Island, Maryland. The death of that whale followed the deaths of seven whales in New Jersey and New York in a little over a month.
NOAA officials said they have been studying the phenomenon of humpback whales dying at elevated rates along the East Coast since January 2016. During that period, 178 of the animals have washed ashore dead between Maine and Florida.
Post-mortem examinations were able to be done on about half the animals, and of those, 40% showed evidence of “human interaction,” such as entanglement with fishing gear or being struck by vessels, said Lauren Gaches, a NOAA spokesperson. In other cases, the animals were too decomposed for an effective investigation.
In no case, authorities said, has a whale been proven to have been killed by offshore wind activity.
“I want to be unambiguous: There is no information supporting that any of the equipment used in support of offshore wind development could directly lead to the death of a whale,” said Benjamin Laws, deputy chief for permits and conservation with NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources. “There are no known connections between any offshore wind activities and any whale strandings.”
The issue has become contentious since early last week when Clean Ocean Action, one of New Jersey’s leading coastal environmental groups, held a press conference in Atlantic City with resident groups and opponents of offshore wind to call on President Biden to investigate the seven dead whales discovered in New Jersey and New York since early December.
They also called for a temporary pause on ocean floor site preparation work for wind farms until the cause of the deaths could be established — something New Jersey’s Democratic governor, Phil Murphy, rejected.
Since then, other environmental groups and federal agencies have pushed back, saying there is nothing to link the deaths with survey work for offshore wind farms. On Tuesday, many of New Jersey’s main environmental groups held a press conference to support offshore wind and decry what they called the “false narrative” that offshore wind preparation is killing whales.
That prompted Clean Ocean Action to renew its call for a temporary moratorium on ocean floor exploration.
“Any industrial activity, especially reckless industrial development that is massive in scope, scale, magnitude, and speed, should be required to prove it is protective of the marine ecosystem,” the group said in a statement.
Brian Hooker, leader of a biology team with BOEM’s Office of Renewable Energy Programs, said the type of surveying work being done now off New Jersey and New York is not known to seriously harm whales.
The work is examining the ocean floor for the suitability of foundations for wind turbines and for laying cables between them and the shoreline, he said.
Such work involves multi-beam sound equipment, side-scan sonar, and so-called “cone penetration testing” in which a drill on top of a vessel presses a metal rod into the sea floor to test the friction and resistance of the soil.
None of those methods has been shown to seriously injure whales, Hooker said. But they do have the potential to affect the animals’ behavior, he added.
Under federal regulations, vessels conducting offshore wind activities must meet numerous requirements designed to look for and avoid marine mammals, including whales.
One requirement is that there be observers on board whose sole job is to look out for marine mammals. One observer must be aboard during daylight hours, and two at night, using night-vision equipment, Laws said.
Erica Staaterman, a bioacoustician with BOEM’s Center for Marine Acoustics, said surveying equipment used in offshore wind site preparation is different from that used in exploring for oil and gas in that the wind farm testing uses smaller, quieter equipment.
This type of equipment typically activates for a few milliseconds, and then is silent for 15 seconds. She, too, said there is no evidence of such testing being linked to whale strandings.
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Updated September 21, 2022 at 1:53 PM ET
Following a three-year investigation, New York's Democratic Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against former President Donald Trump.
"The complaint demonstrates that Donald Trump falsely inflated his net worth by billions of dollars to unjustly enrich himself, to cheat the system," James said at a press conference.
In a statement posted on the Truth Social media site, Trump blasted the lawsuit as "another witch hunt" which he said was motivated by James' reelection bid.
"She is a fraud who campaigned on a 'get Trump' platform," Trump posted.
The lawsuit also targets members of Trump's longstanding executive team, including members of his family: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump.
Responding to the suit, Donald Trump Jr. used an expletive on Twitter next to a video of James: "The bullshit Dem witch-hunt continues!" he wrote.
Posting on the Truth Social media site, Eric Trump also accused James of a partisan attack: "Letitia James is the most corrupt Attorney General in United States History — she campaigned on the promised to sue my father."
During her press conference, James acknowledged she would face criticism that her lawsuit is partisan. She noted her three-year investigation of Trump "only started after Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, testified before congress about this conduct."
According to James, Trump's operation "repeatedly and consistently manipulated the value of assets" in order to win favorable loan terms from banks and to reduce tax payments.
"This conduct was all in violation of" New York state law," James said.
Suit would ban Trumps from doing business in N.Y.
James is seeking roughly $250 million in penalties and also seeks to ban Trump, his children and members of their executive team permanently from operating businesses in New York state.
The lawsuit also aims to bar the former president and his organization from buying commercial real estate in New York for five years.
This lawsuit is filed in civil court, but James also alleged that Trump's operation violated state and federal criminal laws. She said a criminal referral is being sent to the U.S. Justice Department.
"In short, he lied to gain massive financial benefits for himself," James said in a post on Twitter.
During the press conference, James noted that when testifying under oath during the investigation, Trump repeatedly invoked his 5th Amendment rights to avoid testifying.
She also said that prior to Wednesday's announcement, her office had rejected a settlement offer from Trump and his organization.
How Trump's alleged scheme worked
James detailed Trump business practices that she alleges were fraudulent, including "representing that Mr. Trump had cash on hand that he did not have," while also "egregiously" inflating the market value of his real estate holdings in New York state and in Florida.
The lawsuit cites one example involving Trump's property at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan.
Trump's team allegedly received repeated estimates of the property's value from professional appraisers ranging from $200 million to $220 million.
Then, according to the lawsuit, the Trump organization inflated the value of the property in statements to more than $500 million, in order to gain unfair advantages with lenders and insurers doing business with Trump's firm.
According to James, the behavior clearly represented fraud and was not done by mistake.
"The inflated asset valuations in the statements cannot be brushed aside or excused as merely the result of exaggeration," the lawsuit states. "Rather, they are the result of the defendants utilizing objectively false assumptions and blatantly improper methodologies."
Posting on Truth Social, Trump accused James of "fighting for very powerful and well represented banks and insurance companies, who were fully paid, made a lot of money, and never had a complaint about me..."
Trump also described James, who is Black, as "racist" and referred to her as "Peekaboo" James.
The lawsuit also targets Allen Weisselberg, who served as the Trump Organization's chief financial officer. Weisselberg's attorney Mary Mulligan declined NPR's request for comment.
The lawsuit announced Wednesday is only the latest in a long list of legal and financial troubles facing Trump, his organization and his family.
A separate criminal trial against Trump's firm and Weisselberg brought by Manhattan's district attorney is scheduled to begin next month.
As part of that proceeding, Weisselberg has pleaded guilty to numerous felonies and he is expected to testify.
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- The Group is operating 45 eco-friendly World Expo 2030 logo-wrapped vehicles in Davos, Switzerland as delegate transportation
- The electrified fleet includes Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV as well as Genesis GV60, Electrified GV70 and Electrified G80 and is supported by Hyundai IONIQ 5's V2L feature
- The Group also is displaying the Genesis X concept at the Davos venue hosting 'Korea Night'
SEOUL, South Korea and DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is promoting the South Korean city of Busan's bid to host World EXPO 2030 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, an event that engages the world's top political, business and cultural leaders.
During the forum held from Jan. 16 to 20, the Group is operating a fleet of 58 vehicles wrapped with Busan's World Expo 2030 logo to promote the city to the forum-attending world political and business leaders, Swiss citizens and other visitors.
In line with Busan's World Expo vision for a sustainable future ('Transforming Our World, Navigating Towards a Better Future'), the fleet includes 45 eco-friendly models, including 18 Genesis Electrified G80, eight GV60, four Electrified GV70 and 15 Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid vehicles. In addition, dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are set up near event venues along with IONIQ 5 units to provide emergency charging using the model's Vehicle to Load (V2L) feature.
Not only will the fleet being used as official transportation for the forum's Korean delegates, but the wrapped vehicles will also function as moving billboards to promote Busan as the host city for the World Expo 2030.
To support the fleet, the Group arranged safety measures in case of any sudden changes in winter weather or other emergencies. The fleet is being equipped with AWD and winter tires and a dedicated technical team is on site to ensure safety.
The Group is also displaying the Genesis X concept car in a transparent container at the entrance of the event hall that is hosting 'Korea Night' during the WEF. The EV-based concept car presents Genesis' new perspective on sustainable luxury car design.
Prior to WEF, the Group also promoted Busan's bid at the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) General Assembly in Paris in June and November last year, with fleet vehicles wrapped with the Busan World Expo logo.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces on Thursday launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv and Chernihiv regions, areas that haven’t been targeted in weeks, while Ukrainian officials announced an operation to liberate an occupied region in the country’s south.
Kyiv regional governor Oleksiy Kuleba said on Telegram that a settlement in the Vyshgorod district of the region was targeted early on Thursday morning; an “infrastructure object” was hit. It wasn’t immediately clear if there were any casualties.
Vyshhgorod is located 20 kilometers (about 12 miles) north of downtown Kyiv. Kuleba linked the strikes with the Day of Statehood, which Ukraine was marking for the first time on Thursday.
“Russia, with the help of missiles, is mounting revenge for the widespread popular resistance, which the Ukrainians were able to organize precisely because of their statehood,” Kuleba told Ukrainian television. “Ukraine has already broken Russia’s plans and will continue to defend itself.”
Chernihiv governor Vyacheslav Chaus reported that multiple missiles were fired from the territory of Belarus at the village of Honcharivska.
Russian troops withdrew from the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions months ago after failing to capture either. The renewed strikes on the areas come a day after the leader of pro-Kremlin separatists in the east, Denis Pushilin, publicly called on the Russian forces to “liberate Russian cities founded by the Russian people — Kyiv, Chernihiv, Poltava, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lutsk.”
Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, also came under a barrage of shelling overnight, its mayor Ihor Terekhov said. The southern city of Mykolaiv was fired at as well, with one person sustaining injuries.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military continued to counterattack in the occupied southern region of Kherson, striking a key bridge over the Dnieper River on Wednesday.
Ukrainian media on Thursday quoted Ukraine’s presidential adviser, Oleksiy Arestovich, as saying that the operation to liberate Kherson “has already begun.” Arestovich said Kyiv’s forces were planning to isolate Russian troops there and leave them with three options — to “retreat, if possible, surrender or be destroyed.”
Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, in televised remarks on Wednesday said he was “cautious” in assessing the timeline of the possible counteroffensive. “I would really like it to be much faster,” he said, adding that “the enemy is now concentrating the maximum number (of forces) precisely in the Kherson direction.”
“A very large-scale movement of their troops has begun, they are gathering additional forces,” Danilov warned.
The British military estimated Thursday that Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Kherson is “gathering momentum”.
“Their forces have highly likely established a bridgehead south of the Ingulets River, which forms the northern boundary of Russian-occupied Kherson,” the British Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
It added that Ukraine has used its new long-range artillery to damage at least three of the bridges across the Dnieper River, “which Russia relies upon to supply the areas under its control.” The 1,000-meter-long Antonivsky bridge, which Ukrainian forces struck on Wednesday, is likely to be “unusable,” the British Defense Ministry concluded.
Ukraine’s presidential office said Thursday morning that Russian shelling of cities and villages over the past 24 hours killed at least five civilians, all of them in the eastern Donetsk region, and wounded nine more.
Fighting in recent weeks has focused on the Donetsk region. It has intensified in recent days as Russian forces appeared to emerge from a reported “operational pause” after capturing the neighboring Luhansk region.
A missile struck a residential building in Toretsk early Thursday morning, destroying two floors. “Missile terror again. We will not give up... We will not be intimidated,” Donetsk regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said on Telegram.
Analysts with the Institute for the Study of War believe that Russian forces are focusing their efforts on capturing the cities of Bakhmut and Siversk in Donetsk province.
“Russian forces have committed enough resources to conduct near-daily ground assaults and to seize territory on these two axes but have been unable to sustain a similar offensive operational tempo or to make similar territorial gains elsewhere in Ukraine,” the Institute said.
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2022-07-28T12:57:00+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/world/2022/07/russia-steps-up-strikes-on-ukraine-amid-counterattacks.html
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.
The company said Tuesday it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter’s history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they’re renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.
Airbnb said the screening system that it is rolling out for listings in the United States and Canada has been tested since last October in parts of Australia, where it produced a 35% drop in unauthorized parties.
The San Francisco-based company said the technology is designed to prevent a customer’s request for reservation from ever reaching the host of the property involved. Airbnb said people blocked from renting an entire home might be able to book a single room because the host is more likely to be around.
Airbnb has been under growing pressure to clamp down on parties since 2019, when a Halloween house party in a San Francisco suburb ended with five people dead in a shooting.
The following year, Airbnb announced a worldwide party ban at its listings and banned people under 25 from renting an entire house near their home unless they had a record of positive reviews on the site. The party ban was initially cast as a temporary health measure during the pandemic but was made permanent in June.
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2022-08-17T03:10:43+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/airbnb-is-rolling-out-new-screening-tools-to-stop-parties/
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Conflicting signs about the health of the U.S. economy have thrust the Federal Reserve into a difficult spot.
With inflation raging at a four-decade high, the job market strong and consumer spending still solid, the Fed is under pressure to raise interest rates aggressively.
But other signs suggest the economy is slowing and might even have shrunk in the first half of the year. Such evidence would typically lead the Fed to stop raising rates — or even cut them.
For now, though, the Fed is focused squarely on its inflation fight, and this week it’s set to announce another hefty hike in its benchmark interest rate. Together with its previous rate increases, the Fed’s moves will make borrowing costlier for individuals and companies and likely weaken the economy over time.
“Until there’s very clear evidence of the labor market beginning to meaningfully deteriorate, the No. 1 focus for the Fed must be inflation,” said Matthew Luzzetti, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank.
When it ends its latest policy meeting Wednesday, the Fed is expected to impose a second consecutive three-quarter-point hike, elevating its key rate to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%. It will be its fourth rate hike since March, when it announced a quarter-point increase. Since then, with inflation setting new four-decade highs, the central bank has tightened credit ever more aggressively.
By raising borrowing rates, the Fed makes it costlier to take out a mortgage or an auto or business loan. In turn, consumers and businesses will likely borrow and spend less, cooling the economy and slowing price increases. The Fed’s hikes have already led to a doubling of the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the past year, to 5.5%, and home sales have tumbled. The central bank is betting it can slow growth just enough to tame inflation yet not so much as to trigger a recession — a risk that many analysts fear may end badly.
The Fed’s rate hikes aren’t suited to address all the causes of high inflation. Higher borrowing rates can reduce spending. But they cannot reverse other factors, notably the global shortages of food, energy, factory parts and other items, which have been worsened by Russia’s war against Ukraine and COVID-19-related shutdowns in China.
It will also likely take months for the Fed’s higher rates to reduce spending on airline flights, restaurant meals and other services. Many economists worry that this means the Fed will have to clamp down even harder on consumer and business demand, to bring it into balance with the economy’s restricted supply of goods and labor.
A news conference that Chair Jerome Powell will hold Wednesday — and whatever signals, if any, he sends about the Fed’s next steps — will draw intense interest. Since the Fed met in June, the government has reported that inflation accelerated to a 9.1% annual rate, the most since 1981. Though that jump reflected a spike in gas prices, which have since declined, inflation worsened even after excluding the volatile energy and food categories.
The nation’s June jobs report showed that hiring has remained healthy, with employers adding 372,000 jobs last month. Employers’ continued need for labor has been elevating wages and contributing to inflation as companies pass their higher labor costs on to customers in the form of price increases.
Oddly enough, though, despite the robust job market and its role in keeping inflation high, by some measures the economy is barely growing, if at all. When the government reports Thursday on growth in the April-June period, it may show that the economy shrank for a second consecutive quarter.
Though two straight quarters of negative growth are sometimes seen as an informal definition of recession, few economists think the economy is in a downturn. Instead, recessions are defined by the National Bureau of Economic Research, a nonprofit group of economists. The NBER assesses a broad range of data in determining recessions and places heavy weight on incomes and jobs. Economists note that employers have added 2.7 million jobs so far this year, which points to an economy far from recession.
If, as expected, the Fed raises its short-term rate this week to 2.25% to 2.5%, it would move it near a level that officials think neither stimulates nor discourages growth. After that, the policymakers could raise the rate in smaller increments to levels that would slow the economy. Fed officials have signaled that they expect to raise it to a range of 3.25% to 3.5% by year’s end.
On Wednesday, Powell is expected to hammer home the Fed’s determination to raise rates until inflation falls, even at the risk of slowing growth too much.
“What we’re looking for is compelling evidence that inflationary pressures are abating and that inflation is moving back down,” he said at a news conference after the Fed’s June meeting. “We’d like to see that in the form of a series of declining monthly inflation readings.”
At a central banking forum last month in Portugal, Powell added: “Is there a risk that we would go too far? Certainly there’s a risk, but I wouldn’t agree that’s the biggest risk to the economy. The biggest mistake to make…would be to fail to restore price stability.”
Other officials have made clear they expect the Fed to continue raising rates for the foreseeable future.
“I have not seen any convincing evidence that inflation has turned the corner,” said Loretta Mester, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, earlier this month.
Still, the economy’s conflicting signals have whiplashed Fed policy for months, leaving many analysts calling for a clearer message. In June, policymakers had signaled that a half-point rate hike was likely — until just before their meeting, when expectations abruptly shifted to a three-quarter-point increase.
And after the June inflation report showed that price increases were accelerating, Wall Street traders bet that the Fed would impose a full percentage point hike this week. That expectation, too, faded after several Fed officials dismissed the idea. The rapid swing in expectations was “borderline ridiculous,” Krishna Guha, an economist at Evercore ISI, an investment bank, wrote to clients.
The policymakers should “lay out the thinking a little bit more of how they see the pace of rate increases going forward,” said Ellen Meade, an economics professor at Duke University and a former senior Fed economist. “Will they react to a dramatic slowing in the economy if that should occur before they see inflation slow in a meaningful way? Having a little more information as to how they’re thinking about it could be helpful.”
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2022-07-27T14:17:27+00:00
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newson6.com
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https://www.newson6.com/story/62dfdb948157f1075f7ebf53/fed-set-to-impose-another-big-rate-hike-to-fight-inflation
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IRS whistleblowers will testify to Congress as they claim ‘slow-walking’ of the Hunter Biden case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Whistleblowers claiming the Justice Department improperly interfered with a yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden will testify before Congress on Wednesday as House Republicans accelerate their probes into the president and his family.
Leaders of the House Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means committees will lead a hearing with two Internal Revenue Service employees — Greg Shapley and an as-yet-unnamed “whistleblower x” — who claim there was a pattern of “slow-walking investigative steps” into Hunter Biden, including delayed enforcement actions in the months before the 2020 election won by Joe Biden.
It will be the first public testimony from the two IRS agents assigned to the federal case into President Joe Biden’s youngest son, Hunter, which was focused on tax and gun charges. The second agent, whose name was withheld in interview transcripts released by Republicans, is expected to have his identity revealed at the hearing.
The congressional inquiry into the Justice Department’s case against Hunter Biden was launched last month, days after it was announced that the younger Biden will plead guilty to the misdemeanor tax offenses as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to publicly disclose hundreds of pages of testimony from the IRS employees in which they described several roadblocks agents on the case faced when trying to interview individuals relevant to the case or issue search warrants.
One of Shapley’s most explosive claims was that U.S. Attorney David Weiss in Delaware, the federal prosecutor who led the investigation, asked to be provided special counsel status in order to bring the tax cases against Hunter Biden in jurisdictions outside Delaware, including Washington, D.C., and California, but was denied.
Both Weiss and the Justice Department have vehemently denied such claims, saying that he had “full authority” of the case and never sought to bring charges in other states.
The second IRS whistleblower described his persistent frustrations with the way the case was handled, dating back to the Trump administration under Attorney General William Barr. He said he started the investigation into Hunter Biden in 2015 and began to delve deeply into his life and finances. Republicans have also sought testimony from other agents involved in the case but have been mostly unsuccessful thus far.
Republicans, including the three chairmen —Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio, James Comer of Kentucky and Jason Smith of Missouri — have sought to paint the Justice Department’s case as rife with political interference and bias.
They have also called the plea agreement Hunter Biden made with prosecutors to likely avoid jail time a “sweetheart deal.”
Ahead of the hearing, Comer acknowledged it has been difficult for Republicans to succinctly outline Hunter Biden’s tangled financial affairs or to provide convincing evidence of any specific wrongdoing by the president or his family.
“It’s so hard to explain,” Comer told reporters at the Capitol.
“Hopefully these IRS agents can do a better job explaining than I can,” he said.
High-ranking officials at the Justice Department have countered these claims by pointing to the extraordinary set of circumstances surrounding a criminal case into a subject who at the time was the son of a leading presidential candidate.
And it remains unclear how much of the conflict the whistleblowers describe amounts to internal disagreement about how to pursue the wide-ranging probe or a pattern of interference and preferential treatment. Department policy has long warned prosecutors to take care in charging cases with potential political overtones around the time of an election, to avoid any possible influence on the outcome.
In one specific case, Shapley described IRS agents’ efforts to execute a search warrant of a storage facility in Virginia where the younger Biden’s documents were being stored. He said that the assistant U.S. attorney involved in the case reached out to Hunter Biden’s lawyers, in a move that is seen as customary in cases involving high-profile individuals, but it ruined “our chance to get to evidence before being destroyed, manipulated, or concealed.”
A similar occurrence happened when the FBI officials notified Hunter Biden’s Secret Service detail ahead of an effort to interview him and several of his business associates in order to avoid a potential shoot-off between two law enforcement bodies.
Democrats in the House have also pointed out that Weiss was appointed to his post by former President Donald Trump and the federal investigation into Hunter Biden was initiated by Trump’s Justice Department. Biden kept Weiss on the case when he won the election.
Nonetheless. Republicans have moved full steam ahead, issuing a series of requests for voluntary testimony from senior officials at the Justice Department, FBI and Internal Revenue Service, including Weiss. They have also requested a special counsel review of supposed retaliation against the whistleblowers who came forward with the claims.
Weiss wrote in a letter to Jordan earlier this month that he would be happy to testify before the committee when he is legally able to share information with Congress without violating the longstanding department policy of discussing an ongoing investigation.
Testimony from Justice Department officials could come after Hunter Biden appears for his plea hearing next week.
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Associated Press writer Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.
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2023-07-19T11:42:34+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/2023/07/19/irs-whistleblowers-will-testify-congress-they-claim-slow-walking-hunter-biden-case/
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — So many people were dreaming of rich and famous lifestyles if they won the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot Friday night, the second largest in the game’s history.
Some dream lifestyles included a $229 million penthouse on Park Avenue or billionaires’ row or a multi-million dollar yacht docked in Battery Park.
However, the owner of one luxury yacht had different dreams. “Helping other people,” said Sue Keating, a yacht co-owner from Sarasota, Florida. “You dream about all the things you’d like to give money to, like the Humane Society, right now Ukraine, so many people in need. You can only spend so much money.”
Across the five boroughs, Mega Millions mania was at fever pitch.
Andrew Irby, pushing a baby stroller, said, “I would take my daughter everywhere. I would give it all to her. She deserves it.”
“You’re in a pool. Maybe you have more chances, but you’re still not going to win,” said Ben Keslowitz, an insurance actuary. “One in 300 million. One in 30 million. Maybe you feel better with 10 chances.”
And of course, the lottery ticket sales go to help education and libraries in the tri-state area.
“I would make sure that nobody in my family ever has to work again,” said Eric Johnson.
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2022-07-30T04:03:50+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/1-28b-jackpot-sparks-mega-millions-fever-in-nyc/
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is coming back to theaters
Published: Nov. 29, 2022 at 12:13 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
(Gray News) – In honor of its 75th anniversary, “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be coming back to theaters.
The Christmas classic will be shown at nearly 900 movie theaters nationwide for two nights only. You’ll be able to catch the film Dec. 18 and 21.
The movie premiered in New York on Dec. 20, 1946, and was followed by its nationwide release on Jan. 7, 1947, according to IMDb.
For tickets or to see if “It’s a Wonderful Life” is coming to a theater near you, click here.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2022-11-29T18:49:42+00:00
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wnem.com
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https://www.wnem.com/2022/11/29/its-wonderful-life-is-coming-back-theaters/
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WA Current Conditions as of 11:00 PM PDT Monday, April 3, 2023
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Vancouver;Mostly cloudy;43;W;9;70%
Walla Walla;Mostly cloudy;35;S;13;88%
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2023-04-04T07:23:29+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/weather/article/wa-current-conditions-17877106.php
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KOHLER, Wis., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler Co. announces the evolution of its Power businesses to Kohler Energy, aligning with Kohler's strategy of providing energy resilience to homes, businesses, and communities around the world.
"Our newly named Kohler Energy celebrates the industry-leading solutions Kohler has been offering for over 100 years and aligns with our ongoing leadership in resiliency, performance, and energy capabilities that delight our customers," says Brian Melka, Kohler Energy Group President. "Our new brand presence better reflects the modern, forward-looking and design-oriented characteristics that Kohler is known for and highlights the solutions we bring to market that provide energy resilience to our customers' homes, businesses, and tools to get jobs done."
In its first 100 years, Kohler delivered light where there was none before, powered Admiral Richard Byrd's historic Antarctic exploration, lit the way forward for industrial revolution in America, helped astronauts reach the moon, delivered clean water where it was needed most, and has innovated in nearly every energy category across the industry and around the globe.
Kohler continues to invest in new product development to drive down CO2 emissions through low carbon fuels, improved engine efficiency and power density, EV controls, and grow its portfolio of high technology solutions. Most recently, Kohler was the first global manufacturer to certify all of its Diesel engines and generators on HVO, a 90% carbon reduced fuel.
Kohler Energy offers solutions across Home Energy, Industrial Energy Systems, and Powertrain Technologies branded under KOHLER, as well as a robust portfolio that includes Clarke Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Heila Technologies, and Curtis Instruments. Kohler will be implementing new Kohler Energy brand elements across its portfolio of businesses in the coming months.
Earlier this year, Kohler partnered with Robert Swan, OBE (Order of the British Empire), on his successful expedition across the Antarctic landmass to the Geographic South Pole relying solely on renewable energy sources. Like its energy support of Admiral Byrd more than 90 years earlier, Kohler equipped Swan's journey with a customized KOHLER generator that utilized a KOHLER diesel engine fueled by HVO and a microgrid system controlled by Heila EDGE technology.
"Our collective focus is to help sustain people and communities around the world and build energy resiliency. As we start to design our future to best support our customers, we are investing in clean energy, advanced technologies, and improved production and performance capabilities," says Melka.
About Kohler Co.
For 150 years, Kohler Co. has been a global leader in design and innovation, dedicated to providing gracious living through kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; distributed energy solutions – home energy, industrial power systems, and powertrain technologies – and luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf. Kohler's Whistling Straits golf course hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup in 2021. Privately held Kohler Co., comprised of more than 44,000 associates, was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
KOHLER Kitchen & Bath, Energy, Golf + Resort Destinations
About Kohler Energy
Kohler Energy, a global leader in distributed energy solutions, brings bold design and powerful impact to the energy systems that sustain people and communities everywhere around the world. It is an integral part of Kohler Co., with solutions across Home Energy, Industrial Power Systems, and Powertrain Technologies. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of brands –Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Kohler Energy builds resilience when the grid cannot and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities. For more details, please visit kohler.com/energy.
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2023-04-25T17:49:58+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/04/25/kohler-co-transforms-its-power-businesses-kohler-energy-providing-customers-with-energy-resiliency/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House dropped plans Friday to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer backed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for a federal judgeship in Kentucky.
The decision to back off the nomination of Chad Meredith came amid an apparent split between McConnell and Sen. Rand Paul, his fellow Kentuckian, over the selection.
McConnell, a key player in putting conservatives on the federal bench during Donald Trump's presidency, told The New York Times that the White House intended to follow through on its commitment to nominate Meredith until Paul objected. A Paul spokeswoman did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Friday evening.
Paul informed the White House that he would not return a “blue slip” consenting to Meredith's nomination, the Times reported.
Meredith, a well-known conservative in Kentucky, defended the state's anti-abortion laws in court.
President Joe Biden had intended to nominate Meredith for district court judge in eastern Kentucky. The plan, first revealed by the Courier Journal of Louisville, had languished for several weeks. The potential nomination had drawn resistance from Democrats.
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2022-07-16T00:21:22+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Plan-dropped-to-nominate-anti-abortion-lawyer-for-17308767.php
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Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), the top Republican on the panel, on Tuesday pledged “to find common ground” in the upper chamber in the face of a looming standoff with the House over government funding.
Murray and Collins in a joint statement said they would work together amidst growing speculation about a likely government shutdown later this year after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) promised conservative rebels in his conference that he would insist on capping spending at fiscal year 2022 levels — something that Democrats are dismissing as a non-starter.
“As the incoming chair and vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, we take our responsibility to govern seriously and look forward to working in a bipartisan way here in the Senate to find common ground and move our country forward,” the senators said in a joint statement.
In addition to his pledge to cut discretionary spending, McCarthy also promised to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills individually to avoid having to vote on another year-end omnibus spending bill.
Murray and Collins jointly expressed support for taking up the annual appropriations bills in a more timely manner in the Senate. Not a single regular spending bill came up for a vote on the Senate floor last year until the chamber considered the omnibus package in December — something that angered many Senate Republicans.
“There are so many pressing challenges our nation faces right now — both here at home and abroad — and it is our responsibility as members of Congress to do the hard work to listen to one another, find common ground, and then reach sensible solutions that help the American people,” they said. “This starts with funding the government in a responsible and bipartisan manner — that means marking up our appropriations bills and bringing them to the floor in a timely way.”
The Senate didn’t vote until Dec. 22 on a consolidated package of spending bills while the House passed six appropriations bills in July.
The Senate didn’t pass any regular appropriations bills in 2021, either, as Democrats were consumed by negotiations over President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda, which stalled in mid-December after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) balked at several of its core provisions.
The upper chamber later passed an omnibus spending package for fiscal 2022 in March of 2022, nearly six months after the end of the previous fiscal year.
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2023-01-10T21:23:38+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/hill-politics/top-senate-appropriators-pledge-to-keep-government-funded-in-face-of-house-uncertainty/
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Six months after a special legislative session ended to allocate almost $1.7 billion, just a fraction of those federal coronavirus relief funds have been sent from state coffers to agencies or other entities.
Meanwhile, the state has earned more than $21.6 million in interest from the $1.87 billion it received from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Some lawmakers are concerned the delays along with rising inflation and ongoing supply-chain issues for basic materials will translate to higher-than-expected costs for many of the projects.
“My frustration is that these dollars get caught up in government bureaucracy,” Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, chairman of a new Senate subcommittee overseeing the implementation of relief funds, said in a January hearing.
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services and its grant management office is responsible for coordinating the relief projects with various agencies and boards. Itslatest snapshot shows just 2.58% of funds disbursed to relief projects.
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, said he shared his colleagues' frustration with the pace of funds disbursed.
“Although I’m frustrated up to this point, I do have hope after seeing money is starting to flow now,” Treat said in a March 13 press conference. “Some of these projects have seen increased costs just because of supply-chain issues and costs from inflation.”
To be fair, almost half of the state’s coronavirus relief funding is going to two major infrastructure needs in water and sewer projects ($436.6 million) and broadband expansion ($382 million). The state Broadband Office and theOklahoma Water Resources Board are overseeing competitive grant programs for those upgrades.
Hall said last week OMES has made progress since the Senate subcommittee first met in January. It has grant agreements in place with state agencies, but some of the sub-recipients have yet to request the money.
“They might not have project engineering complete or reporting processes adopted internally, or they are evaluating inflation-related costs,” Hall said.
John Laws, the state’s chief financial officer, said earlier this year the federal government would prefer relief funds be expended first by an agency or sub-recipient and get reimbursed later. That led to some confusion among agencies that don’t have the ready cash flow to spend on large projects. OMES sent a clarifying email this month to grantees that it could also advance the money for projects.
“When the Legislature appropriated funds to these projects, the expectation was that funds would be put toward the projects as expediently as practicable,” said the March 3 email from state Chief Operating Officer John Suter. “Recently, there has been some concern expressed to OMES by the Legislature related to the pace of the project execution and funds disbursement.”
Hall said OMES had sent nearly $42 million in relief funds for projects so far, up from $5.4 million in January.
“I still remain hopeful that money will start to flow very quickly over the next couple of months,” Hall said.
Expanding the nursing workforce was one of the top priorities for coronavirus relief funding. Among the projects approved by lawmakers last year was $64.4 million to go to regional universities, community colleges and CareerTechs to expand nursing programs. The money flows through the Healthcare Workforce Training Commission, formerly the Physicians Manpower Training Commission.
The appropriations bills for that funding became effective in September, but it took some time for the commission to add staff and get grant agreements in place to be ready to send out the money. Administering grants for nurse training is a new role for the commission, which historically has approved loan repayments for physicians, residents and nurses in under-served parts of the state.
Janie Thompson, the commission’s executive director, said it has begun reimbursements to projects that have submitted requests. The commission is meeting monthly to approve submissions in excess of $50,000.
In their special session last year,lawmakers approved dozens of bills to fund relief projects in water infrastructure, broadband, mental health and workforce development. They punted on a $95.2 million spending bill for the Department of Human Services to expand childcare services, food programs and relief for the effects of domestic violence.
The House and Senate advanced a pared-down, $65 million version of that DHS bill last week in appropriations committees. The full House later passed House Bill 2884 on Tuesday by a vote of 77-5. It now awaits a vote in the Senate.
HB 2884 does not include the $30 million proposed initially for Oasis Food Market in Tulsa which was to support wrap-around social services for communities with a lack of grocery stores. NonDoc earlier reported some issues with Oasis’ governance board and oversight. Lawmakers said they were withholding funding for that project until more could be shared about Oasis’ oversight.
“I think some additional vetting is warranted,” Hall said in a March 13 Senate appropriations committee meeting. “I think the project and the program is fantastic. I would just like to get some more information related to how they would be able to handle the money.”
Oklahoma has until the end of 2024 to allocate the American Rescue Plan Act funds and until the end of 2026 to spend the money. The federal government gave states a combined $198 billion under the law to combat the effects of the pandemic. Additional funds went to large cities, counties and tribal governments.
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2023-03-21T16:37:34+00:00
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kosu.org
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https://www.kosu.org/news/2023-03-21/why-oklahoma-is-still-sitting-on-covid-19-relief-funds
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MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIKI® Brand announced it has been named a Gold Edison Award winner for their BiteFighter® LED String Lights with proven mosquito repellency.* The Edison Awards are among the most prestigious accolades, honoring excellence in new product development, design and innovation. TIKI® Brand was honored at the 2022 Edison Award ceremony in Fort Meyers, Florida, on April 20-22.
The Edison Awards, established in 1987 and named after inventor, Thomas A. Edison, are an annual program built to recognize and honor the most innovative products and business leaders in the world. An elite panel of Steering Committee members select the nominees for consideration, sending a comprehensive ballot to over 3,000 experienced senior business executives throughout the nation for winner selection. Winners represent "game changing" products, services, excellence and leadership in innovation around four criteria: Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact.
"We are elated to offer consumers the first and only string light with proven mosquito repellency," said TIKI® Brand Sr. Product Manager Jeremy Yingst. "At TIKI® Brand, we are committed to creating products that allow carefree moments for consumers in their backyards. It is exciting to help solve consumer problems through innovation, and we are honored to be named an Edison Award winner at the gold level."
The weatherproof BiteFighter® LED String Lights include a 36-foot string with three integrated repellent diffusers, three patented BiteFighter® replaceable repellent pods and warm-toned, 2200K shatter-resistant LED bulbs. The pre-filled repellent pods last up to 200 hours and provide a protection zone up to 330 square feet. With the flip of a switch, repellency is established in 15 minutes, helping consumers turn on ambiance and turn off mosquitos.
The 2022 Edison Award winners, including product descriptions, photos and videos, can be found at Edisonawards.com/winners2022.
About TIKI® Brand
TIKI® Brand is a brand extension of Lamplight Farms Incorporated, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI. The TIKI® Brand features a full line of decorative torches and torch fuels, BiteFighter® LED String Lights, and fire pits that enhance the consumer's backyard, making it the best room of the house. TIKI® Brand is the leader in outdoor torches and torch fuel, and is sold at major retailers nationwide. For more information, visit tikibrand.com.
*Based on studies that demonstrated a reduction in mosquitos compared to untreated controls. Use as directed. Efficacy may be affected by weather conditions, configuration and distance from repellent pods, and individual physical factors.
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2022-05-03T16:19:40+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/05/03/tiki-brand-bitefighter-led-string-lights-named-gold-edison-award-winner/
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Louis Armstrong's 1st Christmas album gets release date
Louis Armstrong's Christmas hits have been put together in a special holiday album for the first time.
Verve Records and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) have packaged 11 of the famous jazz singer's recordings in a "Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule" album, which is set to release on Oct. 28.
While Armstrong released several albums throughout his five-decade career as a trumpeter and vocalist, he never released an official Christmas album, according to Verve Records/UMe press release.
‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS’ SOUNDTRACK RELEASED ON CASSETTE TAPE FOR FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS
Instead, Armstrong released his holiday recordings as singles.
"Since his passing in 1971, Armstrong has become one of the most oft-played artists during the holiday season, his golden trumpet tone still able to cut through the din of even the most bustling shopping mall," Verve Records/UMe wrote, in a statement.
The record label is releasing the first-of-its-kind album in CD, digital and vinyl formats.
Well-known holiday classics like "White Christmas," "Baby, It’s Cold Outside" and "What A Wonderful World" are on the album.
The album's last track is a never-before-released recording of Armstrong reading Samuel Clement Moore's poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which has been paired with a musical underbed from New Orleans pianist Sullivan Fortner.
WHAT THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS TRAVEL COULD COST YOU THIS YEAR
"The poignant recording marks the first new Louis Armstrong track in more than 20 years and is notable for being the last recording he ever made," Verve Records/UMe’s press release said.
Pre-orders are currently being accepted on LouisArmstrong.lnk.to/LouisXmas – the online commerce page that’s connected to the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.
Fans can buy vinyl copies and merchandise from the foundation, place pre-orders on Center Stage, Amazon Music and the iTunes Store, or place pre-saves on Spotify and Deezer.
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Verve Records/UMe cited research from Ricky Riccardi, a two-time Louis Armstrong biographer and Grammy-award-winning writer, who said the accomplished singer-trumpeter had a soft spot for Christmas after he married his wife, Lucille Wilson.
"With the holidays approaching, Lucille bought a small Christmas tree and set it up in their hotel room," Riccardi wrote, in one of his biographies.
"According to Lucille, Louis 'just looked at it and looked at it and told me, 'This is the first tree I've ever had,'" Riccardi continued.
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"Louis refused to let Lucille take it down and insisted they take it with them on the rest of the tour," Riccardi aded. "The Armstrongs would continue this tradition, Lucille later remarking that they continued setting up 'a table tree and holiday fixings in whatever hotel in whatever country we happen to be in.'"
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2022-09-19T22:57:55+00:00
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fox10phoenix.com
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SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin holds a slim lead during the first run of a giant slalom and is in position for a record-breaking 83rd World Cup win.
Shiffrin currently shares the women’s record of 82 wins with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn.
Shiffrin stood 0.13 seconds ahead of world champion Lara Gut-Behrami and 0.27 ahead of home favorite Federica Brignone at the Kronplatz resort in San Vigilio on Tuesday.
Petra Vlhova, Shiffrin’s usual rival, was 1.01 back, with Olympic champion Sara Hector nearly two seconds behind.
Lower-ranked skiers were still coming down the course.
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2023-01-24T10:43:54+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Shiffrin-leads-1st-run-of-GS-as-she-chases-record-17737686.php
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday approved sharply scaled-down legislation targeting the dominance of Big Tech companies by giving states greater power in antitrust cases and increasing money for federal regulators.
The bipartisan measure, passed by a 242-184 vote, pales in comparison with a more ambitious package aimed at reining in Meta, Google, Amazon and Apple and cleared by key House and Senate committees. That proposal has languished for months, giving the companies time for vigorous lobbying campaigns against it.
The more limited bill would give states an upper hand over companies in choosing the location of courts that decide federal antitrust cases. Proponents say this change would avert the “home-court advantage” that Big Tech companies enjoy in federal court in Northern California, where many of the cases are tried and many of the companies are based.
Many state attorneys general have pursued antitrust cases against the industry, and many states joined with the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission in their landmark lawsuits against Google and Meta (then called Facebook), respectively, in late 2020.
The bill also would increase filing fees paid by companies to federal agencies for all proposed mergers worth $500 million or more, while reducing the fees for small and medium-sized transactions. The aim is to increase revenue for federal enforcement efforts.
Under the bill, companies seeking approval for mergers would have to disclose subsidies they received from countries deemed to pose strategic or economic risks to the United States — especially China.
“We find ourselves in a monopoly moment as a country,” Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., said before the vote. “Multibillion-dollar corporations have grown into behemoths, eliminating any real competition in their industries and using their dominance to hurt small businesses and consumers. Meta’s monopoly power has enabled it to harm women, children and people of all ages without recourse. Amazon has used its dominance to copy competitors’ products and run small businesses into the ground.”
The Biden administration, which has pushed for antitrust legislation targeting Big Tech, endorsed the bill this week.
Even in reduced form, the legislation drew fierce opposition from conservative Republicans who split from their GOP colleagues supporting the bill. The conservatives objected to the proposed revenue increase for the antitrust regulators, arguing there has been brazen overreach by the FTC under Biden.
Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., described the FTC’s leader, Lina Khan, as a “a radical leftist seeking to replace consumer decisions with her own.”
Another California Republican, Rep. Darrell Issa, told his colleagues: “If you want to stifle innovation, vote for this.”
If Republicans win control of the House or Senate in the November elections, they are certain to try to crimp the activism of the FTC and to challenge its broader interpretation of its legal authority.
The broader antitrust package would restrict powerful tech companies from favoring their own products and services over rivals on their platforms and could even lead to mandated breakups separating companies’ dominant platforms from their other businesses. It could, for example, prevent Amazon from steering consumers to its own brands and away from competitors’ products on its giant e-commerce platform.
The drafting of that legislation marked a new turn in Congress’ effort to curb the dominance of the tech giants and anti-competitive practices that critics say have hurt consumers, small businesses and innovation. But the proposal is complex and drew objections to some provisions from lawmakers of both parties, even though all condemn the tech giants’ conduct.
Lawmakers have faced a delicate task as they try to tighten reins around a powerful industry whose services, mostly free or nearly so, are popular with consumers and embedded into daily life.
So with time to act running out as the November elections approach in about six weeks, lawmakers extracted the less controversial provisions on antitrust court venues and merger filing fees, putting them into the new bill that passed.
Lawmakers added the provision targeting foreign subsidies to U.S. companies. Republicans especially have vocally criticized the Chinese ownership of popular video platform TikTok.
In the Senate, Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Chuck Grassley of Iowa came out this week in support of the new House legislation. There hasn’t been public discussion of a similar bill in the Senate, however.
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2022-09-29T21:26:19+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-house-approves-scaled-down-bill-targeting-big-tech-dominance/
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Ashley Lefebvre hugs her unborn daughter’s urn each night. Sarah Halsey treasures the tiny hat worn by her baby who lived just 38 minutes. Abi Frazier moved away from her home with a furnished nursery.
Women say these terminations for medical reasons don’t feel like a choice — instead they are forced upon them by the condition of the fetus they carry. And the constant drumbeat of new abortion bans, rulings and news since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade has reopened raw wounds. Such abortions were already shrouded in secrecy and guilt, the women say. They fear the path will be even tougher for those who follow.
There are no recent statistics on the frequency of terminations for fetal anomalies — including genetic or chromosomal abnormalities — in the U.S., but experts say it’s a small percentage of total procedures. They typically occur later than the 93% of abortions performed at or before 13 weeks of pregnancy.
In the wake of the high court’s decision, a growing number of women in this smaller group are coming together to support each other and share their voices. They say more people will face the same hurdles they did — traveling long distances, rushing agonizing decisions, navigating a maze of changing abortion restrictions — with an even narrower window for care.
The vast majority of states ban abortion at some point in pregnancy, and roughly a dozen have exceptions for fetal anomalies, most just for fatal medical problems. Even in states with exceptions, providers may be reluctant to perform terminations for medical reasons, and cases can fall into gray areas.
Gray seeps across the spectrum of abortion, say the women who’ve experienced these procedures.
Here are some of their stories.
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When Abi Frazier was pregnant last year, she and her husband created a nursery — Cadi’s room, with a hand-me-down crib, toys and clothes. But Cadi never came home.
At Frazier’s first ultrasound appointment, nothing seemed amiss. She saw movement and heard a heartbeat. So the couple shared their pregnancy news with family.
“Surprise! We’re having a baby!” they told them, taking off sweaters to reveal shirts that said “mama to be” and “rad dad.”
A screening test for chromosomal abnormalities came back normal and indicated they’d have a girl. But then, at just over 19 weeks, a doctor told them about a severe problem involving the neural tube from which the brain and spinal cord form.
Frazier will never forget his words: “I’m so sorry. She has a fatal defect.”
Her options were to terminate the pregnancy, or carry the baby and expect a stillbirth.
“I was weighing the choice, which really didn’t feel like a choice, because what I wanted was my baby,” said Frazier, now 34.
The decision to terminate meant contending with time limits and regulations. The doctor at a nearby Oklahoma clinic would not provide the procedure past 17 weeks. Frazier traveled three hours to a Kansas clinic with a cutoff of 22 weeks.
Under state law, the couple had to wait 24 hours for the procedure after their first clinic visit. They got a hotel, and Frazier cried nonstop. At the clinic, staff were compassionate, she said. The people gathered outside were not. Her husband couldn’t come inside, so he had to listen to protesters on a bullhorn. They parked a van with graphic images in front of the exit.
The next year, when the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling came down, the couple had moved to a new home. There, rainbows — symbolizing babies born after loss — cover a crib sheet, lamp, picture frames and walls in a new nursery. Their daughter, Ava, was born in March.
In the couple’s bedroom is a tiny urn filled with Cadi’s ashes, next to an ultrasound picture. “She’s always gonna be part of our family,” Frazier said.
She said abortion opponents don’t understand the medical nuances behind decisions like hers.
“The choice that I made was out of compassion for my daughter,” she said.
Oklahoma now prohibits abortion completely, with no exception for fetal anomalies.
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Just before Christmas, Faye seemed to be on the cusp of a new phase of life. The day before she and her husband moved into their first house, she discovered she was pregnant with their first child.
They learned it was a girl and named her Lynne.
But at 20 weeks, an ultrasound found that the fetus had spina bifida, a condition in which an area of the spinal column doesn’t form properly, and a complex congenital malformation of the brain.
The Richmond, Virginia, woman considered having surgery on her fetus at a North Carolina hospital. It wasn’t a cure, though it might have eliminated the need for a shunt to help drain fluid from the baby’s brain.
But Faye — who spoke with AP on condition of using only her middle name, out of concerns over online backlash — said it “started to feel selfish to bring her into the world.”
Lynne might have lived, Faye said, but she likely would have faced a lifetime of pain. Experts say when a fetal diagnosis isn’t uniformly fatal, the decision to abort can be especially thorny and more ethically gray.
The two-part termination took place at 23 weeks of pregnancy — and it began the day after she learned that the Supreme Court’s draft opinion was leaked. Shortly after the official ruling, Faye, now 30, suffered nightmares and memory loss and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Today, Faye’s sorrow is mixed with hope. She is pregnant again.
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Sarah Halsey’s fifth baby lived for only 38 minutes, dying in her hands.
She ended her pregnancy last year after scans showed the fetus had a brain abnormality and other signs of the genetic disorder trisomy 13. She asked the doctor if, in her baby’s case, it was “compatible with life.”
He paused, then replied: “I’m so sorry.”
Halsey chose an induction abortion, which uses medications to start labor in the second or third trimesters. The intent is to end the pregnancy, and it is considered an abortion. But infrequently it can result in a brief, unintended live birth. It’s less familiar than the surgical dilation and evacuation procedure more commonly used in the second trimester. But some facing fetal anomalies want to see and hold their babies.
That was true for Halsey — a labor and delivery nurse in Michigan. Though she knew she wouldn’t go home with a baby, she said, “it was really important that I gave birth to her.”
When labor ended, she held the 10-inch, 10-ounce infant, named Willow Rebecca after her grandmother and mother.
“We kissed her,” Halsey said. “We told her how much we loved her.”
Three weeks later, Halsey, 34, returned to work. It was rough; her first patient had the same due date she would have had. But she eventually felt that her loss allowed her to offer more compassionate care.
Today, Halsey finds support in two online groups for parents who terminated pregnancies for similar reasons. She and her family recently marked Willow Rebecca’s birthday by planting a willow tree in the backyard.
“We loved her so, so much that we did not want her to fight and suffer,” Halsey said. “Ending my pregnancy felt like the most motherly thing I have ever done.”
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Terminations for women who learn of fetal anomalies have only grown more complicated since the Supreme Court’s June ruling — as Nancy Davis realized the next month, when she learned that her unborn baby was missing a skull.
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, woman was 10 weeks pregnant. She said she was told the fetus had a rare, fatal condition called acrania and would probably survive only a short time — several minutes to a week — if brought to term.
Doctors advised an abortion, but said they couldn’t perform it. Louisiana’s post-Roe trigger law banned all abortions except when there is substantial risk of death or impairment to the woman or if the pregnancy is considered “medically futile.” Doctors performing illegal abortions can face up to 15 years in prison.
“Basically, they said I had to carry my baby to bury my baby,” Davis, 36, said at a news conference in late August.
A group of legislators released a statement saying the hospital “grossly misinterpreted” the abortion exceptions. Davis and her attorneys blamed the vagueness of the law, not the doctors. Acrania wasn’t on a list of conditions considered medically futile, but the document also notes exceptions for other lethal anomalies certified by two physicians. A state health department spokeswoman said a finalized list would specify acrania.
At the news conference, Davis demanded that Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and the legislature call a special session to clarify state abortion restrictions. One of her lawyers, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, said, “There is nothing right about this situation, and the lawmakers have the power to do something about it.”
At 15 weeks pregnant, Davis planned to go out of state. “Each day I continue this pregnancy, I grow more attached to the baby,” she said.
Not all women have that option. Some can’t afford long-distance travel. Jennifer Hoskovec, a genetic counselor in Texas, said it’s devastating for women to make such a difficult, complex decision only to realize “it’s not really even a decision they had in the first place.”
Davis said no woman should ever have to endure what she’s been through: “It’s a mental fight, it truly is,”
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For Jill Atstupenas, the end of the constitutional right to abortion was emotional — and she turned it into action.
In September 2020, she learned she was pregnant after several rounds of in vitro fertilization. But she and her husband, of central Massachusetts, ultimately learned their unborn baby had brain malformations.
“I’ll never forget what the doctor said: ’Bring her into the world and all three of you could be in pain,” Atstupenas said, but by ending the pregnancy, “the two of you will know pain for the rest of your lives, but your daughter would only ever know love.”
Atstupenas, 36, had an induction abortion in February 2021, between 23 and 24 weeks. The baby lived a few moments. She and her husband stayed in the hospital for two days, singing and reading to the girl they named Hadley Maeve, even though she was gone.
More than a year later, Atstupenas sat at her computer for hours reading the high court’s abortion decision. She was terrified for families in states with trigger laws.
She started on social media, with a Facebook post sharing her story. She included a photo of her and her husband in the hospital with Hadley.
She also did a blog post for a support group “TFMR Mamas” — terminations for medical reasons. She went on a podcast. She attended abortion-rights rallies in Boston with her husband.
She wrote to senators, telling them that people who terminate in these cases aren’t “waking up and saying ’the heck with it, I don’t want this pregnancy anymore.”
If she can sway any legislators, it’s worth her time. “Maybe they’re just not as informed as they should be,” she said. “I just want to help people understand.”
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Ashley Lefebvre was just weeks out from her termination when the Supreme Court’s ruling came down. She was on a break from work, taking a walk and listening to a meditation on baby loss. A friend texted her: “I just want you to know that you’ve done nothing wrong.”
Lefebvre stopped, found a tree and sat down. She pulled up NPR on her phone to confirm the news and started crying.
The 30-year-old Syracuse, New York, woman had her termination at 17.5 weeks in mid-May, shortly after the draft opinion leaked. The fetus, who she and her husband named Rowan, had Down syndrome, blocked bowels, a failing heart and other issues.
One of her medical appointments was a day after the leak, and she saw the news everywhere. “It just felt very personal,” she said. “Everything that I was reading, I was putting myself in that article.”
The abortion debate continues to swirl around her. With every new restriction passed, she feels hopeless. She hears the same from others in a peer support group. No one knows how to turn back the clock.
Every day, Lefebvre holds Rowan’s urn close to her chest to say goodnight. She imagines the baby can feel the warmth of her body and hear her heartbeat again.
But she’s reminded often that reality is much colder. Weeks after her procedure, a crib her dad had ordered arrived at her home.
She put it in the basement with the rest of the baby things that she no longer needs.
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Associated Press reporters Rebecca Santana in New Orleans and Sara Cline in Baton Rouge contributed to this report.
The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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2022-09-18T13:27:05+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/they-ended-wanted-pregnancies-post-roe-they-face-new-pain/2022/09/18/ffabe4ba-374d-11ed-b8af-0a04e5dc3db6_story.html
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If you’ve visited a national park within the last few years, maybe you’ve encountered one (or several) of these frustrating situations: long lines at entrance stations, traffic backups, crowded hiking trails, jam-packed parking areas, selfie stick-wielding tourists at scenic overlooks, full campsites and overflowing trash cans, to name a few.
The problem? Our nation’s most stunning natural landscapes are getting a little too popular for their own good.
The COVID-19 pandemic only made the problem of overcrowding worse at many of the 423 sites managed by the National Park Service. With international travel bans in place throughout 2020 and 2021, more Americans decided to explore the awe-inspiring destinations right in their own backyards.
As a result, some national parks are implementing reservation systems to help limit crowds and ensure visitors have a good experience. If your 2023 travel plans include stops at the below national parks, you’ll need a reservation to enter some or all areas within the park — here’s what you need to know.
Glacier National Park — Montana
Glacier National Park, located in northwestern Montana, has launched a pilot program for 2023 that requires visitors to make separate vehicle reservations for four areas within the park: Going-to-the-Sun Road, the North Fork, Two Medicine and Many Glacier. Each region within the park has its own reservation dates, times and rules, so be sure to read through the frequently asked questions thoroughly while plotting out your itinerary.
Acadia National Park — Maine
If your trip to Acadia National Park in southern Maine involves driving to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, you’ll need a reservation starting mid-May. The good news: You don’t need a reservation for any other area of the park. And, if you plan to walk, bike or take a taxi up Cadillac Summit Road, you can head up without a reservation — they’re only required for vehicles.
Rocky Mountain National Park — Colorado
From May 25 through Oct. 22, you’ll need what Rocky Mountain National Park calls a timed entry permit, aka a reservation, depending on what time of day you plan to visit. Your reservation will give you a two-hour window during which you can enter the park, but then you can stay as long as you’d like. You’ll also need a separate timed entry permit if you hope to visit the Bear Lake Road Corridor, which tends to get busy.
Zion National Park — Utah
You’ll only need a reservation at Utah’s Zion National Park if you hope to want to hike up Angels Landing, the 1,488-foot-tall rock formation that’s gotten pretty congested in recent years. You can apply for a $6 permit during several seasonal lottery periods or during a lottery the day before you hope to hike.
Muir Woods National Monument — California
Situated just north of San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument sees a lot of visitors all year long. It first implemented its reservation system back in 2018 and has kept it in place ever since. You’ll need a reservation whether you drive yourself or ride a shuttle, and you’ll pay a reservation fee on top of the standard park entrance charge.
Arches National Park — Utah
Heading out west to see the more than 2,000 natural stone arches at Arches National Park? From April 1 to Oct. 31, you’ll need a timed entry ticket to enter this popular park between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Outside of those hours, you can get in with just your park pass.
Shenandoah National Park — Virginia
You’ll need a day-use ticket if you hope to hike the trails on Old Rag Mountain inside Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park from March 1 to Nov. 30.
HaleakalÄ National Park — Hawaii
Unlike most other parks, HaleakalÄ National Park sees the biggest crowds in the wee hours of the morning — just in time to catch the sunrise from the summit of the 10,023-foot-tall HaleakalÄ volcano. As such, the park requires reservations for vehicles arriving between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Which national park are you excited to visit this summer?
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories.
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2023-02-28T21:36:14+00:00
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denver7.com
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https://www.denver7.com/national-parks-require-reservations-2023
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic was scheduled to appear in federal court Friday to enter a plea to an arson charge.
Lorna Roxanne Green, 22, told investigators that she opposes abortion and was experiencing anxiety and having nightmares over the Wellspring Health Access clinic that was to open in Casper, Wyoming, last year, so she decided to burn it, according to court documents.
She broke a window, filled aluminum baking pans with gasoline and set it ablaze on May 25, 2022, investigators say. The clinic, which had drawn anti-abortion protesters, was scheduled to open a few weeks later but was not able to begin seeing patients until March because of the fire damage.
The facility is Wyoming's only dedicated clinic in at least a decade to offer surgical abortions. It also offers abortion pills, women’s health care, family planning and gender-affirming health care, the clinic says.
Before Wellspring opened, only one other clinic in Wyoming — a women’s health center in Jackson, some 250 miles (400 kilometers) away — provided medication abortions.
Abortion remains legal in conservative Wyoming although lawmakers passed a law banning abortion except in cases of rape or incest reported to police, or when the mother’s life is in danger. However, a state judge put the ban on hold while an opposing lawsuit proceeds.
Wyoming also became the the first state to pass an explicit ban on abortion pills, which have been legal for decades and become the predominant choice for abortion in the U.S. The ban does not take effect until July 1.
Surveillance video released by police soon after the fire at the Casper facility captured a masked woman in a hooded shirt at the clinic building. But Green was not arrested until March after tipsters named her as a possible suspect following a reward increase to $15,000.
Green faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. Her attorney, Ryan Semerad, has said he looks forward to defending Green in court.
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2023-06-02T04:40:12+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2023/06/02/college-student-accused-of-setting-fire-to-wyomings-only-abortion-clinic-to-enter-plea/
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
144 AM CDT Tue Oct 25 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Jackson,
Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, Matagorda, southeastern Liberty and
southeastern Harris Counties through 230 AM CDT...
At 143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sour Lake to 6 miles east of Texas City to
Richwood to near Indianola. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Eastern Pasadena, League City, eastern Baytown, Galveston Causeway,
Galveston Island West End, Texas City, Matagorda, La Porte, Lake
Jackson, Alvin, Angleton, Dickinson, Bay City, La Marque, Port
Lavaca, Santa Fe, Freeport, Seabrook, Clute and Webster.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
LAT...LON 2838 9638 2850 9647 2847 9652 2855 9647
2858 9662 2869 9665 2923 9553 2959 9502
3020 9463 3011 9460 3011 9445 2989 9444
2989 9436 2947 9436 2873 9532 2838 9610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0643Z 341DEG 22KT 3013 9449 2943 9487 2908 9541 2845
9655
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
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2022-10-25T08:02:02+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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Former Intel and Delphi executive Kathy Winter joins AV tech and transit provider
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility, a leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, today announced the appointment of Kathy Winter as its Chief Operating Officer. Winter brings nearly 30 years of engineering and automotive experience leading companies to significant revenue growth and product development worldwide, including more than ten years exclusively working on advancements in the autonomous driving sector. Winter will be focused on accelerating execution across the company, as well as developing key strategies and partnerships to help May scale on a global basis.
"Our traction, both commercially and with our technology, is enabling us to scale and attract high-caliber talent even as others in the tech space pull back," said Edwin Olson, CEO of May Mobility. "Kathy's experience in the AV industry and growing billion-dollar businesses will be invaluable. We're thrilled she is joining our executive team and we know Kathy will further propel May Mobility to the forefront of the industry, spurring investments and global growth."
Winter joins the company most recently from American manufacturer and technology leader, Intel Corporation, where she served as vice president and general manager of their Autonomous Transportation & Infrastructure Division. Winter was responsible for establishing their Autonomous Vehicle Labs, global product strategy, roadmaps, P&L, and R&D for Intel's Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), Infotainment and Automated Driving businesses. She also led the company's integration with Mobileye post-acquisition. Prior to Intel, Winter served as vice president for several divisions at Delphi, where she also established Delphi's Autonomous Vehicle Lab, and drove key technology evaluation and acquisition to establish their first groundbreaking automated driving vehicles. Winter also held a number of senior R&D and business positions at Motorola in automotive telematics, cellular infrastructure and the mobile phones divisions.
Winter is seen as an expert in her field as she was recognized by Business Insider in June 2018 on their list of "The 39 Most Powerful Female Engineers," EE Times recognized her in their November 2017 "Women in Tech: 25 Profiles in Persistence," and she was named as Automotive News' "Top 100 Impactful Women" in the automotive industry.
"I am delighted to join May Mobility and believe May's groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technology is poised to enable the cities of the future," said Winter. "I look forward to working with everyone at May Mobility and helping to continue advancing the company's mission, and to help make transportation more accessible for everyone."
Winter holds a Master of Business Administration specializing in marketing and finance from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois. To learn more about May Mobility's leadership team, visit maymobility.com/meet-may/.
About May Mobility
May Mobility is building the world's best autonomy system. Their proprietary Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system is at the core of their mission to help make cities safer, greener and more accessible. MPDM's proven track record has delivered more than 320,000 autonomy-enabled rides to date in several public transit applications across the U.S. and Japan. With key strategic partnerships including some of the world's most innovative automotive and transportation companies, such as Toyota Motor Corporation, May Mobility aims to achieve the highest standard in rider safety, sustainability and transportation equity. For more information, visit maymobility.com.
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2022-11-28T15:43:21+00:00
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PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Adam Schenk looked as though he and everyone else would get passed by Jordan Spieth on Saturday at the Valspar Championship. When a wild and windy round finished, Schenk was still the player everyone was chasing.
Schenk hit his approach to the 18th hole to 5 feet and made the birdie putt for a 1-under 70, giving him a one-shot lead over Spieth and Tommy Fleetwood as he goes after his first victory on the PGA Tour.
“We didn’t have a ton go our way until the very end,” Schenk said.
Neither did Fleetwood, who opened with a birdie and followed with 12 straight pars. He wound up with a bogey-free 69 and realized not losing ground was one of the best things he had going on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook.
Spieth, however, is who dictated the action.
He had a 69 and had to decide when it was over whether that was a good score on account of all the mistakes he made or a wasted chance to separate himself from the field. Spieth opened with a 6-iron to 7 feet for eagle. He led by as many as two shots.
But he made only three pars over his final 12 holes — on four of those occasions, he followed a bogey with a birdie. But that ended on the 18th when he hit a tree on his drive, went into a front bunker and then blasted by the pin to the collar for a final bogey.
“I didn’t have my best stuff in the approach game, but overall I’m in a good spot for tomorrow,” Spieth said.
Schenk was at 8-under 205 and will play in the final group with Spieth, whose game appears to be rounding into form with the Masters on the horizon.
Schenk is playing his 10th week in a row because his wife, Courtney, is expecting their first child at the end of April. He also is entered in the field next week in the Dominican Republic, though a victory could change everything.
That feels a long way off.
Eight players were within three shots of the lead. Webb Simpson had a 68 that included a bogey on the par-5 14th when he hit into the water while trying to lay up. He was two shots behind, along with Taylor Moore (69) and Cody Gribble (70), who had short birdie putts on the 16th and 17th hole and narrowly missed a 20-footer in his bid to birdie all three holes as part of the “Snake Pit” on the Copperhead course.
Patton Kizzire had a 67 and posted early, not sure where that would leave him. Spieth had a lot to do with that and he wound up keeping everyone close.
“Eventful,” is how Spieth described his round.
He missed a 5-foot par putt on No. 7. He hit 6-iron to 12 feet for birdie on No. 8. He missed a 7-foot par putt on the 10th, and then hit a bunker shot that landed in the collar and bounced out to 3 feet for birdie on the par-5 11th.
Spieth followed a three-putt bogey on the 13th with a 3-wood to 35 feet for a two-putt birdie on the 14th. It was like that throughout the back nine, and Spieth looked to have settled down with a 10-foot par putt on the 17th, only to send his tee shot into the trees on 18.
“I made a few too many mistakes, but overall in these conditions, I think I would have signed for 2 under,” Spieth said.
The weather was as wild as his round, gusting to 20 mph and shifting to an entirely different direction as the final groups were on the back nine. Players were hitting 9-iron into the par-3 17th earlier in the round, and Gribble had to hit 5-iron late in the day.
Rain that was expected never arrived, though Innisbrook was expecting showers overnight that could put a premium on scoring.
Fleetwood was the steadiest of the bunch. He made birdie on the par-5 opening hole and the par-5 14th, and was had a collection of big par putts to keep some momentum.
“I kept plugging away,” Fleetwood said. “Pars were good. Birdies were hard to come by. The middle stretch the par saves on 9 and 10 were good putts to hole. I never went backward. I was very happy with anything par or better.”
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2023-03-19T21:06:56+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/sports/schenks-late-birdie-gives-him-lead-over-spieth-fleetwood/
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"The Last Resort" is a new book that looks at the rise and environmental impact of beach resorts. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to author Sarah Stodola.
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"The Last Resort" is a new book that looks at the rise and environmental impact of beach resorts. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to author Sarah Stodola.
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2022-06-26T13:42:39+00:00
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wksu.org
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https://www.wksu.org/2022-06-26/the-last-resort-unveils-the-destructive-reality-of-beachside-destinations
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(NEXSTAR) – As talks between UPS and the union that represents more than 300,000 delivery drivers break down, a strike this summer is looking more likely. That could impact 25 to 30 percent of parcels and packages shipped in the U.S.
The Teamsters represent 340,000 UPS workers. If a strike does happen, it would be the first since a 15-day walkout by 185,000 workers crippled the company a quarter century ago.
Since then, UPS has become an even bigger part of the U.S. economy. UPS says it delivered 24.3 million packages daily in 2022, totaling 6.2 billion packages by year’s end. That’s about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume, according to the global shipping and logistics firm Pitney Bowes.
UPS says it has contingency plans if staff do go on strike after the July 31 contract deadline, but disruptions would still be substantial, Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation, previously told The Hill.
“You’d have supply chain disruption like we witnessed during the pandemic potentially, where you won’t be getting your deliveries,” Gold said. “So, those who are relying on next day, two-day delivery of whatever you buy online or somewhere else, potentially cannot be delivered.”
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted just about every sector of the economy, causing a ripple effect of supply chain issues. A big part of the problem were shipping and import issues. Massive container ships sat offshore of major ports for long periods of time, delaying deliveries of all sorts of goods to stores shelves or homes.
But other parts of the COVID-era supply chain issues had nothing to do with shipping problems, like the avian flu outbreak that caused an egg shortage, or virus outbreaks at meat processing plants that caused them to slow down operations or shut down entirely.
If UPS workers do decide to strike, and the company’s remaining workforce isn’t able to meet demand, small businesses who rely on UPS could also be left looking for alternative shipping options. But USPS, FedEx and other shipping companies might not be able to ramp up operations quickly enough to keep things moving on time.
Last week, UPS said it will temporarily begin training nonunion employees in the U.S. to step in, should there be a strike.
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2023-07-19T18:32:40+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/news/national/ups-strike-would-trigger-pandemic-era-supply-chain-issues-expert-says/
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A car accident left an unspecified number of Cleveland Public Power customers without power in a section of the East Side of the city on Sunday afternoon.
A tweet from CPP announced that it was investigating outages from East 149th Street and Aspinwall Avenue to East 152nd Street, as well as around Velour Avenue, In a second tweet, it added that the outage was caused by a car that crashed into two poles on St. Clair Avenue.
CPP crews were dispatched to the location of the accident to replace the poles.
It is not clear when the accident occurred and if there were any injuries.
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2023-03-05T22:52:59+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/03/car-accident-cuts-power-to-parts-of-the-east-side-of-cleveland.html
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DALLAS (AP) — Six people were killed after two historic military planes collided and crashed to the ground Saturday during a Dallas air show, officials said.
“According to our Dallas County Medical Examiner, there are a total of 6 fatalities from yesterday’s Wings over Dallas air show incident,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins tweeted Sunday. He said authorities are continuing to work to identify the victims.
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed around 1:20 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. The collision occurred during the Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas show.
Several videos posted on social media showed the fighter plane appearing to fly into the bomber, causing them to quickly crash to the ground and setting off a large ball of fire and smoke.
Air show safety — particularly with older military aircraft — has been a concern for years. In 2011, 11 people were killed in Reno, Nevada, when a P-51 Mustang crashed into spectators. In 2019, a bomber crashed in Hartford, Connecticut, killing seven people. The NTSB said then that it had investigated 21 accidents since 1982 involving World War II-era bombers, resulting in 23 deaths.
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2022-11-13T15:19:38+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/national/2022/11/13/6-killed-after-vintage-aircraft-collide-at-dallas-air-show-2/
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HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities have one man in custody in connection to a homicide investigation. Three others are wanted.
Deputies arrested David Robles, 18, on May 9. Officials say he provided a voluntary statement and admitted to his involvement. He has been charged with murder and has a $1 million bond.
On May 5, deputies responded to rural Alton to call of a possible drive-by shooting.
At the location, authorities found a man on the side of the road with multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was then identified as Jessie Rey Saenz, 24, from Mission.
Witnesses at the scene were able to identify a suspect vehicle and said individuals inside a residence shot at the vehicle as it left the location.
Deputies said one witness told investigators that Reynaldo Robles, 34, had a white Chevy Silverado that had bullet holes the day after the incident.
Reynaldo and David, along with two minors were said to be in the truck at the time of the shooting.
Deputies added that Reynaldo and David are half-brothers.
Officials also mentioned that two of the suspects are believed to have fled to Mexico.
HCSO continues investigating this case.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at 956-383-8114. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers Hotline at 956-668-TIPS (8477).
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2022-05-12T16:49:58+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-charged-with-murder-in-drive-by-shooting-more-wanted/
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OAK BROOK, Ill., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) will host an audio webcast of its first quarter earnings results conference call on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. TreeHouse will discuss the results for the first quarter and the outlook for the balance of the year. An earnings release will be issued before the market opens on the same date, and the accompanying slides will be posted to the "Investors" section of the website prior to the webcast. The webcast will be accessible by visiting http://www.treehousefoods.com under "Investors", "Events & Presentations".
A webcast replay will be available under the "Investors", "Events & Presentations", "Archived Events & Presentations" section of the Company's website.
ABOUT TREEHOUSE FOODS
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is a leading private label food and beverage manufacturer in North America. Our purpose is to engage and delight - one customer at a time. Through our customer focus and category experience, we strive to deliver excellent service and build capabilities and insights to drive mutually profitable growth for TreeHouse and for our customers. Our purpose is supported by investment in depth, capabilities and operational efficiencies which are aimed to capitalize on the long-term growth prospects in the categories in which we operate.
Additional information, including TreeHouse's most recent statements on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, may be found at TreeHouse's website, http://www.treehousefoods.com.
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2023-04-07T09:37:20+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/04/06/treehouse-foods-announces-webcast-first-quarter-2023-earnings-conference-call/
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(The Hill) — George Clooney says he’s not placing any bets for or against Trump 2024 after being “dead wrong” about the former president’s odds in 2016.
“I have no idea,” the “Ticket to Paradise” star said when ITK asked him about the likelihood of the 45th president winning the White House again. Trump launched his 2024 presidential bid last month.
“You can’t ask me,” Clooney, 61, said.
“I was dead wrong about his first chances of winning. So I’m not allowed to talk about it anymore,” the Academy Award winner said Sunday in Washington, where he was one of this year’s five Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
Clooney had declared in 2016, “There’s not going to be a President Donald Trump.”
“Fear is not going to drive our country. We’re not afraid of Muslims, or immigrants or women,” Clooney, one of Hollywood’s highest-profile Democratic donors, said at the time. “We’re not going to be afraid of anything.”
Clooney, who supported Joe Biden’s 2020 White House bid and hosted a fundraiser for his campaign with former President Barack Obama, praised the commander in chief.
“I love him,” Clooney said when asked by a reporter to rate the job Biden’s doing.
“He’s a kind man with great intentions, and he’s passed some incredible legislation, which kind of gets overlooked,” Clooney said.
“They’re not very good at bragging about it,” Clooney said of the Biden administration. “And so he’s done a really good job, and I’m very proud to be a supporter.”
The actor and activist, gripping the hand of his wife, attorney Amal Clooney, batted away any suggestion that he might one day seek political office himself.
“We have a really nice life,” Clooney said, as his grinning spouse repeatedly shook her head in mock horror.
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2022-12-06T19:45:08+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/george-clooney-says-he-was-dead-wrong-about-trumps-chances-in-2016-has-no-idea-this-time/
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PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading railroad catastrophe lawyers from Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky PC are raising wide ranging safety concerns and responding to media inquiries today following today's fatal multi-car Amtrak Southwest Chief train collision-derailment at a crossing in Mendon, Missouri, about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City, that has resulted in at least three fatalities – two passengers and a truck driver - and scores of injuries. Amtrak says there were more than 240 passengers plus 12 crew on the Chicago-bound train that derailed after striking the construction vehicle at the crossing.
"We are deeply saddened – and concerned for the safety of everyone involved – following numerous reports of this latest catastrophic Amtrak collision and derailment," said SMB's trial attorneys and mass transportation safety advocates Robert J. Mongeluzzi and Jeffrey P. Goodman. "Once again, investigators from the National Transportation Board (NTSB) are rushing to a horrific incident scene. They'll focus on every safety factor, eventually determining if this was a predictable and preventable incident."
Trial attorneys Mongeluzzi and Goodman have been amongst the lead lawyers in numerous catastrophic derailments including the 2015 derailment of Amtrak Train 188 that killed 8 people; the 2021 derailment of an Amtrak train in Montana that killed 3 people, and other fatal crashes in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. They have consistently advocated for sweeping rail safety upgrades, including Positive Train Control (PTC), which provides automatic switching and braking systems and safer railcars, which would improve the survivability of accidents.
Mr. Mongeluzzi said, "Passengers and the general public must be assured that the Amtrak system – including rail crossings coast to coast – is safe. We know from years of experience that properly operated trains and maintained track should not be involved in these kinds of incidents."
Mr. Goodman added, "Sadly, despite its history, Amtrak has yet to create a culture where safety is its highest priority. We are particularly concerned by eyewitness reports of the Amtrak crew allowing overcrowding in the observation car; that poses unique safety challenges based upon the different seating configurations."
In addition to their experience representing victims in train derailments, Mr. Mongeluzzi and Mr. Goodman previously were the lead lawyers for the victims in the sinking of amphibious Stretch Duck Boat 07 in Branson, Missouri in 2018 that killed 17 people.
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2022-06-28T01:15:41+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/update-railroad-catastrophe-lawyers-saltz-mongeluzzi-amp-bendesky-todays-fatal-amtrak-collission-derailment-missouri/
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Arasan Chip Systems, announces its participation in the MIPI I3C Interop Session at MIPI Member Meeting with its I3C Host IP and I3C Device IP
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arasan Chip Systems announces its participation in the I3C Interoperability Session at the MIPI Member Meeting in San Jose. Arasan will test its I3C Host IP and I3C Device IP with other participants. Arasan has been a consistent participant in the MIPI I3C Interoperability sessions including the prior sessions at Seoul, South Korea and Bangalore, India. Our participation not only ensures compliance of our I3C Host and Device IP, but also furthers the I3C standard through interoperability and compliance among vendors.
The I3C HCI specification standardizes the interface to enable building of common software drivers. Arasan is testing its I3C Host IP compliant to the latest I3C HCI v1.2 specifications along with its linux software stack and I3C HDK which are also available to customers.
Arasan's I3C IP is fully configurable across multiple parameters through simple scripts based on the customer's specifications making it suitable for a variety of Sensor applications. Arasan's I3C IP has been validated at the RTL level with 3'rd party VIP and the System Level at multiple I3C interoperability sessions conducted by the MIPI Association. Licensees can be assured of an I3C compliant IP from Arasan
Our I3C IP has also been seamlessly integrated with our MIPI CSI IP cores along with our Universal C-PHY / D-PHY Combo PHY IP to enable camera sensor control via I3C, one of I3C's primary functions. Sensor and AP vendors can license the entire package of I3C, CSI and C/D-PHY IP from Arasan.
Arasan I3C has already been licensed by early adopters and semiconductors incorporating our IP are in production by our licensees. The I3C PHY I/O Test Chip based on a 7nm node is available for prototyping.
About Arasan
Arasan Chip Systems, a contributing member of the MIPI Association since 2005 is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces. Arasan's high-quality, silicon-proven, Total IP Solutions include digital IP, AMS PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK and Software. Arasan has a focused product portfolio targeting mobile SoC's. For more information, please visit arasan.com
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2023-06-27T16:30:09+00:00
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kcbd.com
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Prospective GOP candidates for president are leaning heavily into education amid concerns over issues like parental rights and the politicization of school curriculums.
Underscoring how critical an issue it is for Republicans, former President Trump unveiled his education platform on Thursday, calling for cutting federal funds to any education program that involves “critical race theory, gender ideology, or other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content onto our children.”
The move comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), both seen as top potential challengers to Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, have made headlines in recent weeks with a series of education-related actions.
DeSantis sparked controversy most recently by rejecting an Advance Placement African American studies course earlier this month, while Youngkin launched an investigation into multiple northern Virginia schools for not giving students the news that they had qualified for National Merit Scholarships in a timely fashion.
Their actions come as potential GOP candidates search for winning issues after a disappointing midterm election. They also suggest that Republicans will take a page out of Youngkin’s playbook, after he made school issues a winning platform in Virginia’s gubernatorial race in 2021.
“You can look at the way Glenn Youngkin became governor of Virginia,” said Republican strategist Alex Stroman. “I would say it was largely because of out-of-control school districts and kind of the climate that was born out of what was happening with COVID and some of the responses and parents starting to pay attention to education because they were forced to.”
Youngkin’s gubernatorial campaign had nine different education models to target nine different types of education voters.
“It was a very sophisticated, deliberate goal to make education the forefront,” said Kristin Davison, a political adviser to Youngkin. “We made a decision very early on in 2021 that we were going to go on offense on education because Republicans always played defense, and it wasn’t an easy decision and all of these people said we were crazy, but it ended up working out.”
Youngkin notably zeroed in on his opponent, former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe, for saying that he did not believe parents should be telling schools what they should teach.
The Virginia governor’s supporters credit him for writing the GOP playbook on education after the party had struggled for years to go on offense on the issue.
“Gov. Youngkin put education on the map for Republicans,” said one GOP strategist. “He was the first Republican candidate to have education be a central part of his campaign platform and win.”
“All 2024 potential candidates saw what Glenn did in 2021,” the strategist said.
Education has also catapulted DeSantis, who is viewed as a potential replacement for Trump, into the spotlight.
Like Youngkin, DeSantis used his coronavirus response as a way to mold his own policy on education in the Sunshine State.
“If you look at Ron DeSantis’s meteoric rise among Republican base voters, it’d be the same thing,” Stroman said. “It was COVID policies, but really with a focus on school districts.”
But DeSantis’s policies related to education have also sparked controversy, drawing condemnation from his critics.
Last year, the Florida governor signed the Parental Rights in Education Act, which prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade and limited it to “age appropriate” material for grades above third.
More recently, DeSantis made headlines for his defense of his administration’s decision to reject the AP African American studies course, arguing it has “a political agenda and leaves large, ambiguous gaps that can be filled with additional ideological material.”
Many strategists say the backlash will only play into DeSantis’s hands.
“This is starting to take the form of the media Democratic pile-on that occurred during the alleged ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill,” said Ford O’Connell, a Florida-based Republican strategist.
“When KJP stands up there and pretends that he’s George Wallace at a school door, the Democrats are jumping the shark,” he added, referring to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. “When the dust settles, whether it’s this or Disney or the parental rights bill, he knows that he’s most likely going to prove victorious.”
The actions also throw red meat to the Republican base.
“It’s flashy newsmaking that appeals here because he knows that that is going to make news in conservative media, whether that’s Fox or Newsmax,” said another GOP strategist.
While education-related issues will likely play well with the party’s tried-and-true primary voters, it remains to be seen which candidate will be able to successfully message on the issue on the national stage.
Insiders point out that candidates like DeSantis and Youngkin differ stylistically on the issue, not only because of their different personalities, but because of their states’ unique political landscapes.
DeSantis has catered toward an increasingly red electorate in the Sunshine State, while Youngkin has had to walk a fine line in Virginia, which is a purple state with an arguably blue lean.
“I think that right now we’re up against such fierce forces that really will destroy, so you kind of got to answer back just as forcefully as they do. But Glenn Youngkin’s strategy has been really working in Virginia,” said Terry Schilling, president of the conservative American Principles Project.
“I prefer DeSantis,” noted Schilling. “I think that his very direct style is what’s needed right now in politics, but there is something to say about Glenn Youngkin’s style as well. He’s in a blue state and he’s governing pretty successfully.”
Strategists say that for the governors that decide to jump into the presidential fray, their records on the issue will be put to the test on education in the primary.
“That’s going to be a key point to see which people just put out a tweet, put out a press release, and give it lip service and which people show up with action to fight the fight,” Davison said
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2023-01-29T19:31:09+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/hill-politics/republicans-see-education-as-winning-issue-in-2024/
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Notice is hereby given that Monteverde & Associates PC has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:22-cv-03403, on behalf of public common shareholders of Resonant Inc. ("Resonant" or the "Company") who held Resonant securities as of expiration of the tender offer from Murata Electronics North America, Inc. ("Murata") on March 25, 2022, and were harmed by Resonant, Resonant's Chief Executive Officer, George B. Holmes, and Resonant's Chief Financial Officer, Martin S. McDermut, alleging violations of Sections 14(e) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") in connection with the tender offer by Murata to purchase all outstanding shares of Resonant ("Tender Offer").
Under the terms of the Tender Offer, Murata acquired Resonant, with former Resonant stockholders receiving $4.50 in cash per share ("Offer Price"). The complaint alleges that the Offer Price was inadequate and that the Recommendation Statement provided stockholders with materially incomplete and misleading information, in violation of Sections 14(e) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Tender Offer was completed on March 28, 2022.
Mr. Juan Monteverde is available to personally discuss this case with you and if you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 22, 2022. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member.
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Monteverde & Associates PC is a national class action securities and consumer litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is committed to protecting investors and consumers from corporate wrongdoing. Monteverde & Associates lawyers have significant experience litigating Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Class Actions, whereby they protect investors by recovering money and remedying corporate misconduct. Mr. Monteverde, who leads the legal team at the firm, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Securities Litigation in 2013, 2017-2019, an award given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in a particular field. He has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2017-2021 Top Rated Lawyer. Our firm's recent successes include changing the law in a significant victory that lowered the standard of liability under Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act in the Ninth Circuit. Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court. Emulex Corp. v. Varjabedian, 139 S. Ct. 1407 (2019). Also, over the years the firm has recovered or secured over a dozen cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
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2022-05-24T02:14:12+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/05/24/monteverde-amp-associates-pc-filed-class-action-lawsuit-behalf-shareholders-resonant-inc-central-district-california/
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MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — A wrong-way crash killed a mother, her four children and two others Sunday on an interstate in northern Illinois.
The woman’s husband was seriously injured.
The crash occurred around 2 a.m. Sunday on I-90 in McHenry County, roughly 50 miles from Chicago.
Illinois State Police say 32-year-old Thomas Dobosz and his 31-year-old wife, Lauren Dobosz, both from Rolling Meadows, were driving westbound on I-90 near Hampshire in a full-size Chevrolet van carrying five children.
According to police, 22-year-old Jennifer Fernandez, of Carpentersville, was driving in the wrong direction on the highway “for unknown reasons” and collided head-on with the van. Both vehicles became engulfed in flames.
Thomas Dobosz was the sole survivor of the crash and suffered serious injuries. Lauren Dobosz and the children — ages 5 to 13 — were killed.
A neighbor who lives across the street from the couple said they had four children. He believes the fifth child involved in the crash was a friend of their oldest child.
Fernandez also died, police said.
Authorities temporarily closed the interstate’s westbound lanes near the crash but reopened the highway later on Sunday morning.
Police say the crash investigation is ongoing.
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2022-08-01T18:19:58+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/7-killed-including-5-children-in-wrong-way-crash-on-illinois-interstate/
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WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) — Opening statements were planned Monday for the first trial in the case of eight members of a single Ohio family shot to death more than six years ago.
Defendant George Wagner IV was charged in Pike County Court in the 2016 slayings of the Rhoden family near Piketon in southern Ohio. Wagner, 30, faces the death penalty if convicted. A 12-person jury with six alternates was selected last week in county court in Waverly, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) south of Columbus.
Authorities say the shootings of seven adults and a teenage boy stemmed from a dispute over custody of a child that George Wagner's brother, Jake Wagner, had with Hanna Rhoden, one of the victims. George Wagner’s parents and brother were also charged. The Wagners spent months planning the killings motivated by the custody dispute, prosecutors say.
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Jake Wagner pleaded guilty last year in the shootings, admitting to killing five of the victims. His plea was part of a deal with prosecutors that spared him from being sentenced to death. Wagner's mother, Angela Wagner, also pleaded guilty to helping plan the slayings. Jake and George's father, George “Billy” Wagner III, has pleaded not guilty.
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2022-09-12T11:36:43+00:00
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wcfcourier.com
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https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/opening-statements-set-in-death-penalty-case-in-slaying-of-8/article_fe597ef9-4608-5982-a32c-de1bf5834f61.html
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FLINT – Francis Bentley was color blind during his 41-year athletic career at Flint Northern High School.
Bentley was one of the most successful wrestling coaches the area has ever seen and he treated all of his wrestlers as if they were his own children – none more so than state champion William Waters.
Waters’ birth father didn’t come into his life until he was 30 years old and it was Bentley who took him in after his senior year, when Waters’ mother accepted a job in Pittsburgh and Will wanted to stay in Flint to prepare for his freshman season at the University of Michigan.
They became so close that they developed a father-son relationship and Waters refers to Bentley, who died Aug. 17 at age 89, as his dad.
“He had a tremendous impact on my life (and) several others,” said Waters, a teacher and wrestling coach at Bridgeport High School. “He just had a tremendous impact on the young men he coached.
“Those of us that didn’t have money to go to tournaments, he would come out of his pocket and pay for us to compete and buy us food afterward.
“He was a father to so many young men, especially African-American men. He left a tremendous legacy. He was a farther figure and then at some point in time I began to call him dad and he started calling me son.
“The rest is history.”
Bentley was born in St. Louis and came to Flint after graduating from Southeast Missouri State. He came to Flint because Northern paid more than any other job he could find.
A science teacher by trade, he became an assistant wrestling coach at Northern and in 1959 took the top job when head coach Ron Haughlie died.
Four years later, he led the Vikings to the Class A state championship. His team also won six regional title, seven Saginaw Valley Conference crowns and 20 city championships.
During his 21-year coaching career, Bentley also coached 17 individual state champions, one of whom was Waters in 1983.
Bentley and Waters remained so close that they were next-door neighbors in Saginaw for the past 22 years.
Bentley, who never married, didn’t formally adopt Waters but he didn’t have to.
“He’s my dad,” Waters said. “It’s not just in name but in everything. Our relationship with one and other, I couldn’t ask for a better dad. He loved my wife (Tracy) and my children and his great grandchildren.
“I had coffee with him every morning before I went to school. That’s going to be a big adjustment not to go next door and see him there.”
Bentley was a member of the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame -- he calls his election “the greatest honor in my life” -- he’s in the Michigan Wrestling Association’s Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Service Award from the National Wrestling Federation.
He also served as an assistant track coach and was Northern’s athletic director for 15 years before retiring in 1997.
Bentley’s funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W Flint Park Blvd, Flint, Visitation will be from 12-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the funeral home.
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2022-08-05T18:11:00+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2022/08/former-flint-northern-wrestling-coach-francis-bentley-father-figure-to-many-dies-at-age-89.html
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The grand jury investigating the Capitol attacks on Jan. 6, 2021, and former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election is reportedly expected to hear from a former aide to Trump.
Multiple outlets have reported that former Trump aide Will Russell is expected to appear Thursday before the grand jury in Washington. Russell, who was reportedly with Trump on Jan. 6, was previously sought by the FBI for an interview and subpoenaed by the grand jury last year.
Russell served in the White House as a special assistant to the former president and the deputy director of presidential advance operations. He also continued working with Trump after he left office.
Trump revealed earlier this week that special counsel Jack Smith informed him Sunday he was a target of the investigation looking into the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a signal that Trump’s third indictment this year could be coming soon.
The grand jury is expected to meet Thursday, which is also the deadline for Trump to appear before the grand jury, which he is not expected to do.
Other former White House aides to Trump have already appeared before the grand jury, including Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and former communications aide Hope Hicks.
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In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Trump said receiving the target letter “almost always means an arrest and indictment.”
If indicted, this would be the second set of federal charges brought against Trump.
Last month, he pleaded not guilty to 37 counts in connection with documents found at his private residence in Mar-a-Lago, including mishandling classified material and obstructing federal investigators.
Earlier this year, Trump also pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York over hush-money payments made to cover up an alleged affair.
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2023-07-20T20:35:46+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/hill-politics/grand-jury-investigating-jan-6-expected-to-hear-from-former-trump-aide/
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JOHANNESBURG >> A truck carrying liquified petroleum gas has exploded in the South African town of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, killing at least 8 people and injuring 50 others on Saturday, officials said.
The top of the truck scraped a low-lying bridge, sparking flames that caused the explosion, according to emergency services officials.
Video footage shared by residents on social media showed the dramatic explosion, with pedestrians running away from the blaze and cars dramatically speeding away. Several houses and vehicles have been damaged by the explosion, according to local reports.
The tanker was reportedly delivering gas to the nearby O.R. Tambo Memorial Hospital, where some of the injured were treated. Patients in some units at the hospital had to be evacuated because of the explosion and fire, according to local media reports.
“Walking through here was just a sight of absolute devastation, I have never seen something like this ever before,” local resident Simon Lapping, told the local Citizen newspaper. He said he saw the bodies of six adults and two children.
The incident will be investigated, said Tania Campbell, the mayor of Ekurhuleni, the municipality which includes Boksburg.
“The disaster management cluster is on-site assisting the victims of this tragedy and assessing the cause of the accident,” she said. “On behalf of the city, the office of the executive mayor commits itself to assisting all role-players in ensuring that a comprehensive investigation takes place and those who are liable are brought to book.”
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2022-12-24T19:27:00+00:00
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staradvertiser.com
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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/12/24/breaking-news/truck-with-liquified-gas-explodes-in-south-africa-8-killed/
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NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is bringing back compulsory mask-wearing in indoor areas for everyone age 12 and over amid a surge of COVID-19 infections.
According to Health Ministry figures, 19,503 people tested positive from a total of 147,623 samples between June 25 to July 5 out of a population of approximately 916,000. The numbers don’t include the approximately 250,000 people in the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of the ethically divided island nation.
The measures take effect on Friday. The government said mask wearing isn’t compulsory at home, for family members inside a vehicle, during meals, athletes, cooks during grilling and for people with ailments and deformities that make it difficult for them to wear a face mask.
The government warned that compliance checks will be in effect and any individual or business violating the order could face a fine of 300 euros ($305).
Health officials have said the high infection rate hasn’t so far resulted in an parallel surge of serious symptoms requiring intensive hospital treatment.
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2022-07-06T18:32:54+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/cyprus-brings-back-indoor-mask-wearing-amid-covid-19-surge/2022/07/06/cde5464a-fd4d-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html
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BURBANK, Calif. (NEXSTAR) – The CW Network will become the new home of the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 racing season.
The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races each year, along with practice and qualifying events each weekend. Starting in 2025, for the first time, every NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television with additional content available through The CW’s digital platforms.
Comprised primarily of NASCAR’s younger, up-and-coming drivers, the NASCAR Xfinity Series features the sport’s future stars often racing side-by-side against NASCAR’s biggest names — many of whom earned their stripes and won championships in the Xfinity Series. NASCAR Xfinity Series races in some of the nation’s largest markets and at the sport’s most iconic tracks, including the Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and the series championship at Phoenix Raceway.
NASCAR Xfinity Series races draw an average of approximately 1 million viewers per race each season, on a combination of cable and broadcast television, but will now be exclusively distributed on broadcast TV. The NASCAR Xfinity Series agreement with The CW underscores recent trends in which major sports properties have prioritized broadcast television to ensure the widest reach for their fan base and industry.
“Landing the NASCAR Xfinity Series is a game changer for The CW and our CW Sports division and represents another important building block in our programming strategy,” said Dennis Miller, President of The CW. “Live sports are the most watched television content and with The CW’s national reach, moving NASCAR Xfinity Series to The CW will transform and elevate the viewing experience for the series and its fans. The CW has quickly become a destination for sports, as the NASCAR Xfinity Series joins our growing slate of sports programming, including INSIDE THE NFL, ACC college football and basketball, LIV Golf, and the motorsports documentary series 100 DAYS TO INDY. Beginning in 2025, The CW will have 48 weekends per year of live sports programming. With ubiquitous distribution across one of the nation’s five major broadcast networks, NASCAR Xfinity Series races on The CW will deliver more access for fans and far more revenue opportunities for The CW and its affiliates.”
Brian Herbst, Senior Vice President, Media and Productions for NASCAR commented, “CW’s leadership shared a compelling vision for cultivating the next generation of NASCAR talent by bringing the NASCAR Xfinity Series exclusively to broadcast television and we are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with them. With more than one million viewers tuning in each week to see NASCAR’s future stars battle some of its biggest names at our most legendary tracks, NASCAR Xfinity Series consistently delivers the moments that excite current fans and create new fans of our great sport.”
Mr. Miller added, “Live sports are key to expanding broadcast audiences and are valuable to our network affiliates and cable, satellite, telco and streaming distribution partners as well as The CW and its parent company, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Nexstar’s owned and operated stations and The CW’s nationwide affiliate network will allow us to create local excitement for the Xfinity Series as we expand its reach and drive viewership growth. This will deliver a larger audience for NASCAR Xfinity Series competitions, its major sponsors and CW advertisers looking for national brand awareness and local activation. In addition, by creating a singular home for NASCAR Xfinity Series races, fans will be able to quickly find their favorite racing entertainment each weekend. Ultimately, bringing NASCAR Xfinity Series racing to The CW is a win-win for everyone — fans, drivers, teams, sponsors and affiliates. We can’t wait for the green flag to begin flying on The CW in 2025.”
Andy Alford, President of Nexstar’s Broadcasting Division said, “Nexstar is already NASCAR’s third-largest broadcast partner, carrying NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races across its FOX and NBC affiliates and has a deep understanding of NASCAR’s value. NASCAR’s loyal and passionate fan base and adrenaline-fueled races will provide CW stations with highly valuable live sports content that can deliver big audiences. These exciting events resonate in our local markets and with a local Nexstar station within driving distance of each and every NASCAR market, we are uniquely suited to drive attendance, viewership and revenues through local coverage, fan engagement, promotion and value-added marketing solutions for advertisers and brands.”
All NASCAR Xfinity Series races and ancillary content will be fully produced by the Emmy Award-winning NASCAR Productions group in close collaboration with The CW Network.
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2023-07-28T16:31:40+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/nascar-xfinity-series-zooming-to-the-cw-network-in-2025/
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Congressional Democrats reintroduce election reform bill
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - House and Senate Democrats reintroduced a bill Tuesday they say will strengthen federal protections of voting rights. The legislation is in response to a proposal House Republicans put forward last week encouraging states to make their own changes.
“We want to show Americans who in Washington is fighting for them and who is fighting against democracy,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) at a press conference.
Schumer said democracy is facing unprecedented threats like we have not seen in more than a century. That is why Democrats have reintroduced the Freedom to Vote Act.
“The Freedom to Vote Act would fundamentally right size our democracy, advancing access to the ballot, ending the scourge of concentrated money in our politics and giving voice to everyday Americans,” Schumer said.
The bill would set national standards for voting by expanding early and mail-in voting while strengthening rules about election security, redistricting and campaign finance. It would also establish how states could require voter identification and make Election Day a federal holiday.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said this is necessary because Republicans in states across the country have shrunk the voting pool after nearly 160 million people voted in the 2020 election.
“When people lose elections, what are they supposed to do? They’re supposed to change our candidates and change their policies instead what we do we have, we have the Donald Trump looming above us, his shadow with the same rhetoric, the same stuff and the same policies. So instead, what are they trying to do? They are trying to change who votes,” said Klobuchar.
The Freedom to Vote Act was supported by every Senate Democrat in the last Congress and will likely again. Instead of backing this plan, Republicans last week introduced their own election reform bill.
Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wisc.) said the GOP proposal would “make it easy to vote, and hard to cheat.”
Copyright 2023 Gray DC. All rights reserved.
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2023-07-19T18:03:31+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/2023/07/19/congressional-democrats-reintroduce-election-reform-bill/
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The family of a 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in Virginia said Thursday that the gun he used had been “secured" and that one of his parents usually accompanied him in class but did not the week the shooting occurred.
The family's statement was released by an attorney and did not elaborate further on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The family also was not identified.
“Our family has always been committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children,” the statement said. “The firearm our son accessed was secured.”
The family also said that the boy “suffers from an acute disability and was under a care plan at the school that included his mother or father attending school with him and accompanying him to class every day.”
The family said the week of the shooting “was the first week when we were not in class with him. We will regret our absence on this day for the rest of our lives.”
The statement was released through the office of Newport News-based attorney James S. Ellenson. It is the first public communication from child's family and comes nearly two weeks after the shooting occurred Jan. 6 at Richneck Elementary.
Police had earlier said that the 6-year-old’s mother legally purchased the gun but that it was unclear how her son gained access to it. A Virginia law prohibits leaving a loaded gun where it is accessible to a child under 14, a misdemeanor crime punishable with a maximum one-year prison sentence and $2,500 fine. No charges have been brought against the mother.
The shooting has drawn international attention to the shipbuilding city of Newport News, which sits along the James River near the Chesapeake Bay. It has many people across the nation struggling to comprehend how such a thing could happen, while fueling an ongoing debate about how schools discipline children.
The family's statement also elaborated on the child's relationship with his teacher, Abigail Zwerner, who is still recovering from the gunshot wound and has been called a hero by police and educators alike.
“Our heart goes out to our son’s teacher and we pray for her healing in the aftermath of such an unimaginable tragedy as she selflessly served our son and the children in the school,” the family said.
“She has worked diligently and compassionately to support our family as we sought the best education and learning environment for our son,” the statement continued. “We thank her for her courage, grace and sacrifice. We grieve alongside all of the other teachers, families and administrators for how this horrific incident has impacted them, our community, and the nation.”
The family said the child has been under hospital care since the shooting and is receiving “the treatment he needs.”
“We continue to pray for his teacher’s full recovery, and for her loved ones who are undoubtedly upset and concerned,” the family said. “At the same time, we love our son and are asking that you please include him and our family in your prayers.”
The shooting occurred as Zwerner was teaching her first grade class at Richneck. Authorities said there was no warning and no struggle before the boy pointed the gun at Zwerner.
The bullet pierced Zwerner’s hand and struck her chest, police said. The 25-year-old teacher hustled her students out of the classroom before being rushed to the hospital.
Police Chief Steve Drew described the shooting as “intentional.” A judge will determine what’s next for the child.
The superintendent of Newport News schools revealed last week that Richneck administrators had learned the child may have had a weapon before the shooting. But a search did not find the handgun, despite staff looking through his bag.
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2023-01-19T17:25:39+00:00
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local10.com
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https://www.local10.com/news/national/2023/01/19/lawyer-gun-used-by-child-who-shot-teacher-was-secured/
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2022-05-23T04:15:15+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/hoosier-lottery/daily-3-daily-4-evening-drawing-may-22-2022/
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More than 70 dogs found in Massachusetts home; several organizations helping relocate
More than 70 dogs found in Massachusetts home; several organizations helping relocate
SUNDAY. SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE HELPING RELOCATE MORE THAN 70 DOGS FOUND IN A HOME IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE DAKIN HUMANE SOCIETY BEGAN ASSISTING THE HOMEOWNER IN PLAINFIELD, MASS. IN EARLY MARCH, AND THEY AGREED TO SURRENDER ALL THE DOGS LAST WEEK. THE DOGS ARE MOSTLY CHIHUAHUAS AND CHIHUAHUA MIXES AND WERE ALL FOUND IN GOOD HEALTH. DAKIN TOOK IN OVER 40 DOGS, WHICH IS THE LARGEST NUMBER OF DOGS RECEIVED IN A SINGL
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More than 70 dogs found in Massachusetts home; several organizations helping relocate
Several organizations are helping relocate more than 70 dogs found in a home in Massachusetts. The Dakin Humane Society began assisting the homeowner in Plainfield in Early March and they agreed to surrender all the dogs last week. The dogs were mostly Chihuahua and Chihuahua mixes and were all found in good health.Dakin took in over 40 dogs which is the largest number of dogs received in a single rescue effort in the organization's 54-year history.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. —
Several organizations are helping relocate more than 70 dogs found in a home in Massachusetts.
The Dakin Humane Society began assisting the homeowner in Plainfield in Early March and they agreed to surrender all the dogs last week.
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The dogs were mostly Chihuahua and Chihuahua mixes and were all found in good health.
Dakin took in over 40 dogs which is the largest number of dogs received in a single rescue effort in the organization's 54-year history.
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2023-04-02T19:40:14+00:00
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wmur.com
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https://www.wmur.com/article/more-than-70-dogs-found-in-massachusetts-home/43488786
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BAGHDAD — (AP) — Protesters angered by the burning of a copy of the Quran stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad early Thursday, breaking into the compound and lighting a small fire.
Online videos showed demonstrators at the diplomatic post waving flags and signs showing the influential Iraqi Shiite cleric and political leader Muqtada Sadr. It wasn't clear if there were any staff inside the complex at the time.
The Swedish Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The videos showed dozens of men climbing over the fence at the complex, with the sound of them trying to break down a front door. Another showed what appeared to be a small fire being set. Other footage showed men, some shirtless in the summer heat, inside what appeared to be a room at the embassy, an alarm audible in the background.
Others later performed predawn prayers outside of the embassy.
Iraq’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the attack.
“The Iraqi government has instructed the competent security authorities to conduct an urgent investigation and take the necessary security measures in order to uncover the circumstances of the incident and identify the perpetrators of this act and hold them accountable according to the law,” the Foreign Ministry said.
Iraqi police and state media did not immediately acknowledge the attack.
The demonstrations began after a man planned, under police protection, to burn a copy of the Quran and the Torah, the Jewish holy book, outside of the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm this Saturday. However, the man reportedly had abandoned his plan the following day.
The right to hold public demonstrations is strong in Sweden and protected by the constitution. Blasphemy laws were abandoned in the 1970s.
For Muslims, the burning of the Quran represents a blasphemous desecration of their religion's holy text. Quran burnings in the past have sparked protests across the Muslim world, some turning violent.
An Iraqi Christian immigrant last month burned a Quran outside a Stockholm mosque during the major Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, triggering widespread condemnation in the Islamic world. A similar protest by a far-right activist was held outside Turkey’s Embassy earlier this year, complicating Sweden’s efforts to convince Turkey to let it join NATO.
In June, protesters stormed the embassy in Baghdad during daylight hours over that Quran burning. Another day of protests saw thousands of demonstrators on the streets in the country. Protesters then, as well as early Thursday, called on Iraqi officials to expel Sweden's ambassador to Iraq.
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Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this report.
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2023-07-20T01:58:45+00:00
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whio.com
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https://www.whio.com/news/world/protesters-iraq/G46XTBNWQASKDYML3Z4BADEFWU/
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Bensalem student charged with threatening teacher over grade: police
BENSALEM, Pa. - A teenage girl in Bucks County has been charged with making threats against a high school teacher because she was upset about a grade she received.
Police say they were made aware of a threat towards a teacher at Bensalem Township High School on Wednesday.
Following a brief investigation, police say they discovered that a 15-year-old student was responsible for the threat, and was upset over a grade.
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Police say they quickly determined that the teacher was not in any immediate danger and that the student did not have access to any weapons.
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Officer approved a terroristic threats charge against the teen.
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2023-06-15T16:09:44+00:00
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fox29.com
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https://www.fox29.com/news/bensalem-student-charged-with-threatening-teacher-over-grade-police
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
03-16-21-36-40
(three, sixteen, twenty-one, thirty-six, forty)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
03-16-21-36-40
(three, sixteen, twenty-one, thirty-six, forty)
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2022-08-15T03:27:59+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Hit-5-game-17373394.php
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REXFORD, N.Y., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of learning technology company HMH, today announced that celebrated education leader Dr. Joshua P. Starr has been appointed as Managing Partner. ICLE, one of the nation's leading education consultancies, researches and disseminates best practices for district-wide achievement and is known for its high-impact work around school transformation. In this critical leadership role, Dr. Starr will oversee the organization's strategic direction, working hand-in-hand with ICLE's partners, consultants and fellows in service of creating impactful change and growth for students and teachers in districts nationwide.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Starr to ICLE," said Amy Dunkin, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Professional Services, HMH. "Dr. Starr's visionary approach to school improvement and deep experience transforming educational systems make him particularly well-suited to lead ICLE, building upon its strong history, as we serve more school districts."
Most recently, Dr. Starr served as CEO of PDK International, one of the oldest professional membership organizations for educators, helping members deepen their expertise, advance their careers, and experience better results in education research, classrooms and schools. During his time there, he led the expansion and implementation of Educators Rising, a national program that inspires high school students to become educators. Dr. Starr began his career as a teacher in Brooklyn, NY and has held a variety of administrative and executive positions in urban and suburban districts, among them Director of School Performance and Accountability for New York City Public Schools. As Superintendent in both Montgomery County, Md. and Stamford, Conn., he led system-wide transformation efforts grounded in equity, excellence and engagement.
"I'm excited to join the ICLE team and accelerate our work to help educators improve their practice and ensure more students in our nation's schools are learning at high levels in safe, supportive and equitable schools," said Dr. Starr. "Educators throughout the country have experienced significant hardship these last few years and I want ICLE to continue to be a source of strength and learning for teachers and school and system leaders as they advance equity and excellence agendas in their schools and districts."
ICLE also recently concluded its 30th annual Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Fla. (June 26-29). Model Schools is the nation's largest gathering for rapidly improving K-12 schools and districts, and this year's hybrid event brought over 5,500 educators together for a powerful slate of nearly 100 future-focused workshops and sessions focused on making a difference within learning communities. The conference featured key insights from educators within ICLE's 2022 cohort of Model Schools, Innovative Districts and Epic Educators (learn more here), in turn fostering an environment of collaboration, relationships and team building amongst attendees.
From networking to sharing best practices to inspiring keynotes and panel discussions, the conference experience reflected an energized education community focused on fostering positive, innovative learning environments, harnessing the power of technology, nurturing school culture, preparing for school this fall and much more.
Dr. Starr, who officially began his post last week, holds a bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree in special education from Brooklyn College, and a doctorate in education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. He is a prolific writer and speaker, and his most recent publication is Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Complexity to Transform School Systems. He can be found on Twitter @JoshuaPStarr.
About the International Center for Leadership in Education
The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of HMH, challenges, inspires, and equips leaders and teachers to prepare their students for lifelong success. At the heart of ICLEs work is the proven philosophy that the entire system must be aligned around instructional excellence- rooted in rigor, relevance, and relationships- to ensure every student is prepared for a successful future. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Bill Daggett, ICLE, through its team of thought leaders and consultants, partners with schools and districts to implement innovative practices to scale through professional learning opportunities. Additionally, ICLE shares successful practices that have a positive impact on student learning through keynote presentations, the Model Schools Conference, and a rich collection of publications. Learn more at LeaderEd.com.
About HMH
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Nasdaq: HMHC) is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
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2022-07-21T19:34:45+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/21/icle-appoints-dr-joshua-p-starr-managing-partner-concludes-successful-gathering-thousands-educators-30th-annual-model-schools-conference/
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Signature Bank’s collapse came stunningly fast, leaving behind the question of whether there was a fundamental flaw in the way it did business — or if it was just a victim of the panic that spread after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
There were few outward signs that Signature Bank was crumbling before the New York Department of Financial Services on Sunday seized the bank’s assets and asked the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. take over its operations. The FDIC will run it as Signature Bridge Bank until it can be sold.
But leading up the the takeover, there were calls on social media warning depositors to get their funds out of the bank — and those were followed with a real-life frenzy of withdrawals. There hasn’t yet been a public accounting of exactly how much money was withdrawn from the bank with a history of being friendlier than most in the U.S. to the cryptocurrency industry.
“This is not about a particular sector in the case of Signature Bank,” Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the Department of Financial Services, said at a media briefing this week. “But we moved quickly to make sure depositors were protected.”
The department has described the New York-based financial institution as a “traditional commercial bank,” but its two-decade history was certainly unconventional.
Signature catered to privately held businesses and their owners and executives. It became one of the 20 largest banks in the country that way, based on deposits. By the same measure, it was also the third largest U.S. bank to fail, after Washington Mutual’s collapse in 2008 and Silicon Valley Bank’s demise last week.
Founded in 2001, it was a major lender to New York City apartment building owners. Clients included former President Donald Trump and the family of his son-in-law and former White House adviser, Jared Kushner. Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, who also became a key Trump administration adviser, was on the bank’s board of directors from 2011-13, before her father’s run for president.
She wasn’t the only high-profile member of the board. Over the years, two former members of Congress also served on it: Sen. Alfonse D’Amato, a New York Republican, and Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat who was a co-author of the landmark 2010 legislation that overhauled regulation of the financial industry.
Signature also made loans to New York taxi drivers seeking medallions, a part of the business that struggled as ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft took off and the value of medallions fell.
Unlike most U.S. banks, it was also friendly to cryptocurrency businesses, becoming the first FDIC-insured bank to offer a blockchain-based digital payment platform in 2019.
Partly because of crypto, the bank’s deposits grew by 67% in 2021. But last year, as the crypto exchange FTX crashed and declared bankruptcy, Signature pulled back. Its deposits over the year declined by $17 billion, or nearly 17%. The bulk of that was because of what the bank called a “planned reduction” in crypto-related assets.
In a January earnings release, Joseph DePaolo, then Signature’s CEO, said the bank planned to expand geographically.
“We see growth on the horizon,” DePaolo said.
Even as he made the prediction, the bank’s stock was falling amid crypto struggles and a broader stock market slump. After hitting a high of $365 in early 2022, the bank’s stock plunged to less than one-third that value by late February of this year. The freefall began this month until trading was halted on March 10 with the stock sitting at $70.
Until it was shuttered, it had been a go-to bank for the crypto industry. Konstantin Shulga, co-founder and CEO of Cyprus-based Finery Markets, which connects cryptocurrency businesses with banks and other businesses, said that many of his firm’s clients banked with Signature or Silvergate Capital, which last week voluntarily shut down its bank, warning it could end up “less than well capitalized.”
Shulga said that having so few banks catering to the cryptocurrency industry is a problem.
“Because of this concentration, both parties failed,” he said. “The clients failed because they were only forced to operate within these two banks, and the banks failed because they were not able to pick up more business from other areas to diversify.”
The other problem, he said: Social media accelerated the run on Signature deposits.
Twice in March, Signature took the uncommon step of issuing financial updates as depositors fled Silicon Valley Bank, which was taken over by regulators two days before Signature was.
It said that as of March 8, 80% of its deposits came from “middle market” businesses including law and accounting firms, healthcare companies, manufacturers and real estate management firms.
But it also shared had one key characteristic with Silicon Valley Bank, which was a major player in financing the tech industry: a high portion of uninsured domestic deposits. Signature Bank was fourth in that category as of the end of 2021, with nearly 90% uninsured. Silicon Valley Bank was second. Uninsured deposits are amounts above the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 per individual account. Only after the bank was taken over did the FDIC waive the insurance cap for depositors in both it and Silicon Valley Bank.
In the meantime, the bank’s reassurances did not slow the withdrawals, which picked up Friday and then continued into the weekend, until regulators stepped in.
Frank, the former congressman, called it “an unjustified total shutdown” and said he believed it came about because New York banking officials wanted to send a message to banks to stay away from the crypto business. He said that things were stabilizing.
The state regulatory agency that shut it down rejected that claim and pointed to what bank executives did as withdrawals continued to mount.
“The bank failed to provide reliable and consistent data, creating a significant crisis of confidence in the bank’s leadership,” an agency spokesperson said in an email.
A spokeswoman for the bank’s former leaders declined to respond, but Frank said that the numbers were changing because the situation was shifting.
An autopsy of the bank could play out in court.
This week, a shareholder filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn claiming the bank and its executives misrepresented the facts with its two assurances this month that the business was healthy.
“We intentionally maintain a high level of capital, strong liquidity profile and solid earnings,” Eric Howell, then Signature Bank’s president and chief operating officer, said in a statement March 9, three days before the bank in its old form ceased to exist, “which continues to differentiate us from competitors, especially during challenging times.”
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2023-03-16T20:06:48+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/tech-news/ny-banks-demise-contagion-or-a-problem-with-the-business/
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Tupelo Police say an Okolona man fled from officers in a stolen Jeep.
According to a Tupelo Police Department news release, the incident began Saturday evening at approximately 6:15 near South Gloster Street and Mitchell Road Extended.
Tupelo Police tried to stop a gray Jeep but the driver fled, according to the news release.
The pursuit ended near Carr Vista Road in Verona where officers captured the driver, 33-year-old Dan Judd II, after a short foot chase.
Police claim Judd tossed a gun while running but officers found it.
According to the news release, someone stole the Jeep from the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
As a result, police charged Judd with felony fleeing and possession of a stolen vehicle.
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2022-09-14T17:50:16+00:00
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wtva.com
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https://www.wtva.com/news/stolen-jeep-recovered-in-tupelo-after-chase/article_b83708ac-3442-11ed-8755-ff0ab0165053.html
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