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AKRON, Ohio — A restored 1965 Harley Davidson police motorcycle is precious and personal to Jimmy Stewart. As a kid, Stewart took pride in helping his father, Officer Glenn Stewart, spruce up the bike.
"I've got elbow grease cleaning those wheels and spokes for dad," he said. "I was a dad's man, and then for my reward, he put the bike on its center stand and I got to press that electric start button."
But in 1970, the officer was killed on the job. While chasing a speeding car, another driver pulled into the path of the officer on that motorcycle.
"My dad went into work on September 5, 1970, and never came back home and I just turned 11-years-old," Jimmy Stewart said.
The motorcycle is among hundreds of police artifacts, memorabilia, and stories inside the Akron Police Museum, which department leaders admit is one of the department's best-kept secrets.
The museum has been around for about 25 years, according to Sgt. Steve Null, but has been mostly open only by appointment.
In recent months that changed when APD began stationing reserve officers at the museum from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the workweek to enable more visitors.
The museum, which is on a mezzanine level, has badges, patches, uniforms, old riot gear, and radios. There's also a plethora of pictures showing various police chiefs, crime scene vans, the Goodyear riots from the '30s and even a section dedicated to well-known gangster Pretty Boy Floyd, who had one time, was arrested in Akron.
But the most powerful display was hung just this week by Null: photographs of 28 Akron police officers who have been killed in the line of duty over a 106-year period.
Pictures include Officer Arthur Doubledee who was stabbed in 1916 and Officer Justin Winebrenner who was shot in 2014 while trying to defend customers at an Akron pub. The photo of Officer Ed Stewart is also on display. He died last year from COVID-19 complications.
"It becomes overwhelming when you think about each one of these officers showed up that day to work not realizing what was going to happen, just doing their duty and then not making it home," Null said.
There is also an interactive display with photos and details of all of the fallen officers.
"You can scroll through each officer throughout the years and see how they died," Null said.
The extra access to the museum means a lot to Jimmy Stewart especially as the country prepares to honor National Police Week— May 11-17.
"Come on down here and have a look," he said.
The Akron Police Department is holding a police memorial service on May 11 at 11 a.m. at the FOP Lodge on Ley Drive.
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2022-05-11T01:36:20+00:00
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news5cleveland.com
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https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/photos-of-fallen-officers-displayed-in-remodeled-akron-police-museum
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Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who took the extraordinary step of appointing a special master in the Mar-a-Lago case, may initially oversee the case, according to reporting from multiple outlets.
Cannon’s name appeared on the summons for Donald Trump’s Tuesday appearance, as did Judge Bruce Reinhart, who approved the warrant to search the former president’s Florida home, ABC News first reported Friday.
Rulings from Cannon substantially slowed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into Trump, in one instance barring prosecutors from using the classified documents they seized from the home.
She later appointed a special master in the case tasked with assessing whether documents aligned with Trump’s claims that documents might be covered by executive privilege — an argument the special master himself later expressed skepticism over.
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Cannon was twice overturned by a higher court, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which both greenlit the DOJ’s use of the documents and disbanded the special master process.
“It is indeed extraordinary for a warrant to be executed at the home of a former president — but not in a way that affects our legal analysis or otherwise gives the judiciary license to interfere in an ongoing investigation,” the appeals court determined.
A message left with Cannon’s chambers was not immediately returned.
Joyce Vance, an attorney who helped draft a model prosecution memo in the case, warned about getting “too spun up” about Cannon’s inclusion, noting the 11th Circuit can order a reassessment, “where a judge leans so heavily for a defendant they call their objectivity in the eyes of the public into question.”
“This is persuasive authority that Judge Cannon must step aside if the case falls to her as a permanent assignment. Her court & certainly the 11th won’t tolerate the damage it would do to their credibility if she failed to voluntarily recuse,” Vance wrote on Twitter.
“It is not clear Cannon is permanently assigned to the case. If she is, it’s extremely unlikely it stays with her and as a last resort, DOJ will challenge her participation and win.”
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2023-06-10T05:45:31+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/hill-politics/trump-appointed-judge-aileen-cannon-assigned-to-his-documents-case/
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Vehicle catches on fire in Altamonte Springs, fire officials say
Vehicle catches on fire in Altamonte Springs, fire officials say
CLEAR THE SCENE. TAKE A LOOK AT THE FLAMES AND SMOKE POURING OUT OF A CAR TODAY ON CENTRAL PARKWAY AND MONTGOMERY ROAD IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS. YOU CAN SEE THE INSIDE OF THE CAR IS FULLY ENGULFED.
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Vehicle catches on fire in Altamonte Springs, fire officials say
On Sunday, a vehicle fire was reported to the Seminole County Fire Department. The fire department responded to West Central Parkway and Montgomery Road. They received the call about the fire around 4:15 p.m. Sunday. After the vehicle started smoking, occupants in the vehicle safely evacuated, according to fire officials.The vehicle became fully engulfed. Firefighters on the scene were able to extinguish the fire, and no one was hurt.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. —
On Sunday, a vehicle fire was reported to the Seminole County Fire Department.
The fire department responded to West Central Parkway and Montgomery Road.
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They received the call about the fire around 4:15 p.m. Sunday.
After the vehicle started smoking, occupants in the vehicle safely evacuated, according to fire officials.
The vehicle became fully engulfed.
Firefighters on the scene were able to extinguish the fire, and no one was hurt.
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2022-08-08T03:51:58+00:00
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wesh.com
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https://www.wesh.com/article/altamonte-springs-vehicle-fire/40828588
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- Firm quantifies the "Great Resignation" and the challenges employers face attracting and retaining top talent
- Average budgeted employee salary increases reach 5.2 percent, up from 4.5 percent last year
CHICAGO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON) reported a 41 percent spike in voluntary employee departures last year amid the "Great Resignation" in the United States, according to data from the firm's Salary Increase and Turnover Study. Aon, a leading global professional services firm, reported 21.8 percent of U.S. employees left their jobs in 2021, of which 17.2 percent departed voluntarily. In 2020, 19.7 percent left employers, of which 11.9 percent departed voluntarily.
"The spike we've seen in voluntary departures quantifies the challenges employers face during this period we call the 'Great Resignation,'" said Michael Burke, CEO for Human Capital Solutions at Aon. "Employers must look to the underlying root cause and not merely treat the symptoms. They will need to review total rewards strategies and look at resilience, agility, wellbeing and purpose in order to retain and attract top talent in their respective industries. A tight labor market will continue to challenge employers in the near term."
Figures come from Aon's Human Capital Solutions bi-annual Salary Increase and Turnover Study, which is a global survey of nearly 2,000 employers. The report provides insights on salary increases and employee retention powered by industry-leading data and analytics that reflects how broader economic circumstances impact the talent landscape.
The study also shows:
- Average budgeted salary increases in 2022 reached 5.2 percent, up from 4.5 percent last year in the U.S. This includes merit raises and promotions.
- Forty percent of U.S. employers say they will hire aggressively in 2022, while 46 percent plan to hire at a normal pace, 13 percent will be very selective and 1 percent will freeze hiring.
- Energy (10.6 percent), construction (15 percent) and financial services (15.6 percent) had the lowest voluntary departure rates among industries measured.
The report includes measurable data samples from 10 industries, which include business consulting, construction/real estate, energy, entertainment, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, retail/hospitality, technology and transportation.
"We use these data insights to provide advice and solutions that give employers from an array of industries the clarity and confidence needed to make better decisions to protect and grow their business," said Michael Deeks, global head of the data business for Human Capital Solutions at Aon. "It's a hot job market out there and as a result, we are seeing turnover grow and many companies allocate more money in their salary budgets."
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2022-06-02T11:32:52+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/06/02/voluntary-employee-departures-spike-41-percent-among-us-businesses-aon-reports/
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British Airways spent hours issuing apologies after several flights have been grounded in the United States Monday and Tuesday due to technical problems that have since been resolved.
"Our teams have now resolved a temporary issue that affected some of our long-haul flight planning systems overnight, which resulted in delays to our schedule," the airline tweeted. "We're sorry for the disruption caused to our customers' travel plans."
According to British Airways' flight status search engine, there were 14 flights from New York City's John F. Kennedy airport to London on Monday. Ten were late and two were canceled. Three out of four flights at both Miami International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport on Monday were delayed.
Delays reached nearly 24 hours on several flights.
Several customers reported not being updated on their flight statuses. The airline instructed some customers to send them their reference numbers, names and contact information to assist with their flight delays.
The delays come as Christmas is only a few days away. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates there will be 194,000 flights from the Thursday before Christmas to the day after Christmas.
Christmas is forecasted to be the seventh busiest holiday weekend for travel, according to the FAA, falling behind Indigenous People's Day at number one, followed by Thanksgiving, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.
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2023-01-18T04:19:16+00:00
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kanw.com
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https://www.kanw.com/npr-news/npr-news/2022-12-20/several-british-airways-flights-out-of-the-u-s-are-delayed-due-to-technical-issues
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International panel calls on World Health Organization to adopt uniform global standards to help providers identify and aid victims of trafficking
EDISON, N,J., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's largest and most integrated health network, is pleased to announce that Chief Executive Officer Robert C. Garrett participated in a United Nations panel yesterday which developed uniform global standards to help healthcare providers identify and aid victims of human trafficking, protocols now sent to the World Health Organization for adoption.
"Healthcare providers have a moral imperative to intervene in this global tragedy and we can save countless lives with this effective policy that can be shared throughout the world,'' said Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. "Fighting human trafficking aligns with a major priority of our organization - promoting health equity and human dignity to improve the health of our communities.''
Human trafficking is a global public health crisis with an estimated 50 million victims worldwide. It occurs in more than 165 countries and is a $150 billion-a-year global industry. Studies show that 9 in 10 victims seek medical aid, with 70 percent of them accessing care through an emergency department.
For the last three years, Global Strategic Operatives (GSO), a non-profit humanitarian organization and the Sovereign Order of Malta Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations have worked to develop a protocol to assist health care providers globally to identify and aid victims of human trafficking. Currently there is no uniform global standard.
Hackensack Meridian Health participated in a pilot program with five other leading U.S. health systems and international healthcare organizations sponsored by GSO to train providers to better identify and aid victims. This research has led to the evidence-based recommendations to create a new global protocol which is now before the World Health Organization for approval.
"The proposal we are sending to the World Health Organization for adoption will define how to recognize, identify and implement a trauma-informed, survivor-informed, person-centered, culturally appropriate response to trafficked people seeking health care,'' said Deborah O'Hara-Rusckowski, special advisor to the Ambassador on Human Trafficking.
Hackensack Meridian Health has developed more expansive programs to fight trafficking in addition to training team members. The network screens patients throughout New Jersey for non-medical issues that can impact health, such as housing or food insecurity. To date, more than 400,000 patients have been screened and more than 1 million referrals made to community service agencies. Mr. Garrett announced at the UN that this vital screening will now include human trafficking.
Additionally, Mr. Garrett announced that the network is mandating training for future physicians at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine next year. This new initiative will aid students as they partner with people in underserved communities as part of the school's Human Dimension program.
"I am calling on all healthcare leaders to do their part to help victims and save lives. Together, we can make a difference,'' Mr. Garrett said.
ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete nge of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The network has 18 hospitals and more than 500 patient care locations, which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers, physician practice locations, and a fitness and wellness center. With more than 35,000 team members and 7,000 physicians, Hackensack Meridian Health is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy and committed to the health and well-being of communities throughout New Jersey.
The network's notable distinctions include having more U.S. News-ranked hospitals than any other health system in New Jersey, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23. Hackensack University Medical Center is nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report in four specialties, more than any other hospital in New Jersey. Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, and K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, are ranked #1 in the state and top 20 in the Mid-Atlantic Region by U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children's Hospital Report. Additionally, their combined nephrology program ranks in the top 50 in the United States.
To learn more, visit www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org.
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2022-09-30T22:34:09+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/30/hackensack-meridian-health-ceo-robert-c-garrett-joins-un-panel-fight-human-trafficking/
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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday blasted a new abortion policy at the Pentagon in a heated exchange with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, telling the military chief he will “lose” a legal fight over the abortion rule.
Johnson said at a House Armed Services Hearing there was no legal justification for the Defense Department to reimburse servicemembers for travel costs for reproductive healthcare, a centerpiece of the new abortion policy.
“I get that you’re trying to find a crafty workaround, but it’s a blatant violation,” Johnson said.
Austin responded the policy was “based on sound legal basis” and stressed that 1-in-5 servicemembers were women, about 80,000 of whom are stationed in states with restrictions on abortion access.
“This is important to our force,” the defense secretary said.
But Johnson criticized the defense chief, telling Austin he was “not an elected official” and shouldn’t be able to enact the policy and others not focused on military readiness.
“This insistence upon diving into issues outside of simply maintaining a lethal and capable fighting force is tearing our military apart,” the congressman responded. “There’s a process in our constitutional system, we expect for you to respect that.”
Austin, growing visibly agitated, retorted that service members appreciate the care and attention and re-enlistment rates remain high.
“Our troops like what we’re doing, they like the fact that their leadership cares about them, and we’re going to continue to care about them,” he said.
Johnson responded he would “certainly lose” in what he claimed was an incoming legal battle over the policy in court.
The Defense Department allows for abortions in the case of rape, incest or if a woman’s life or health is endangered and has vowed to continue those procedures at military facilities across the nation after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year and opened the door for more than a dozen states to implement more restrictive laws.
In February, the Defense Department also updated its policies to provide leave and reimbursement for travel costs to servicemembers who elect for abortion care services at a civilian hospital, which has been met with relentless criticism from Republicans.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is holding up some 150 Pentagon nominees over the new policy, dragging out a critical process for the military.
Austin this week told a Senate Armed Services Hearing the holdup on his nominees will impact readiness.
Tuberville told The Hill that it was “hypocritical” for Congress to uphold the Hyde Amendment, which bars the use of federal funds to pay for abortions, but not fight against the Pentagon’s new abortion policies.
“I’m standing up for the taxpayers,” he said. “The taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for that.”
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2023-03-29T18:55:33+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/hill-politics/gop-rep-tells-defense-chief-you-will-lose-fight-over-abortion-policy/
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The second annual bean bag tournament raised a total of $11,000 for The Northern Lights Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently hosted its second annual charity bean bag tournament in Duluth, Minn. For the second year in a row, proceeds raised were donated to The Northern Lights Foundation, a local organization. The Northern Lights Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that seeks to ease the emotional and financial stresses placed on families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. The event sold out one month before the tournament itself and brought in a total of $11,000, exceeding last year's total donation of $8,000.
"At AP, we are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work — and we love supporting the Duluth community," said Patrick Sims, Director of Operations, AP. "It was an honor to host our second annual tournament this year to support The Northern Lights Foundation and the people they serve."
The event took place at Clyde Iron Works and consisted of a bean bag tournament, food and beverages, prizes, a silent auction and an afternoon of networking. More than 64 teams participated in the event, including local AP partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. AP has already selected the date for next year's tournament, set for May 2 at Clyde Iron Works.
About Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) is a leading construction management firm in the U.S. and consistently ranked as a Top 100 Contractor by Engineering News Record (ENR). It remains a trusted family-owned business known for quality, reliability and strong partner relationships while maintaining one of the strongest safety records in the industry. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services across multiple market segments and geographic regions with more than 650 employees and offices in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Wyoming. Dedication to clients, communities, and employees and a commitment to core values and innovation has allowed the company to remain an industry leader and dependable construction partner for decades. For more information, visit www.a-p.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. AP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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2023-06-06T19:41:37+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2023/06/06/adolfson-amp-peterson-construction-hosts-another-successful-bean-bag-tournament-duluth/
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(AP) — Mexico’s domestic airline industry is in shambles, plagued by safety problems, a downgrade of Mexico’s safety rating, and vandalism. This week alone, passengers missed connections because thieves had cut the fiber optic cables leading into the Mexico City airport, forcing immigration authorities to return to paper forms.
The internet outage came almost one month after aviation and transportation authorities were forced to suspend routine medical, physical and licensing exams because the government’s computer systems were hacked. And on May 7, there was a near-miss between two planes at the airport.
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2022-11-26T03:49:04+00:00
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kurv.com
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https://www.kurv.com/mexicos-domestic-airline-industry-in-shambles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mexicos-domestic-airline-industry-in-shambles
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18-year-old killed when loose tire crashed into car on highway, sheriff’s office says
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (WXIX/Gray News) – An 18-year-old was killed in Kentucky after her car was hit by a loose tire early Sunday morning, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.
The preliminary investigation suggests Lauren Collins was driving on I-75 around 12:15 a.m. when her car’s windshield was hit by a tire.
Deputies believe it may have broken away from a dually pickup truck, causing it to roll out of control over a concrete barrier and hit Collins’ car.
The Walton Fire Department extricated Collins and took her to the hospital where she was treated for life-threatening injuries, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
Collins later died at the hospital.
Deputies say they have not found the vehicle that lost a tire on northbound I-75.
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2023-07-17T16:03:54+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2023/07/17/18-year-old-killed-when-loose-tire-crashed-into-car-highway-sheriffs-office-says/
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(The Hill) – Children used to get regular PSA-style lessons from pop culture characters they related to, learning about everything from avoiding drugs to recycling. But these days, it’s like the Power Rangers don’t even care.
Significant shifts in popular culture and how kids consume media have caused such national campaigns to dwindle.
“I cannot think of any modern cartoons or video game characters or anything like that that are giving out those messages — like it used to be about recycling or about not smoking or anti-bullying or things like that,” said Matt Slayter, educational director for Pop Culture Classroom, a group that aims to help children learn through their entertainment.
“I think it’s really on parents and educators to take that [up], to impose those messages or pick out those messages from the properties that our kids love already,” Slayter added.
In the 1980s, ’90s, and early 2000s, popular kids’ TV shows such as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” or “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” regularly featured brief segments meant to impart lessons to young minds.
“Everybody has to do chores, Peter,” one of the VR Troopers admonished. “Yeah, it’s all right to have fun,” his comrades agreed. “As long as your work is finished, OK?”
One Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ “Turtle Tips” video extolled the virtues of not wasting water. Another saw the ooze-advanced reptiles putting down their weapons to discuss batteries.
“When you throw batteries away, they’ll end up in a landfill. In time, they can leak toxic chemicals into the soil. Many communities have toxic roundups for disposable batteries,” said Donatello, the smartest of the pizza-loving quartet. “Here, use rechargeable batteries. When they run down, you can just charge them up again. It’ll help keep the environment clean.”
Paramount Pictures, which is releasing “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” in August, did not respond to The Hill’s request for comment.
SpongeBob once taught about lab safety, and “Sesame Street” has gone all in against bullying and in favor of cooperation and sharing, but such nationwide messages have all but disappeared, in part, experts say, because of the proliferation of entertainment options.
“Everyone was pretty much watching the same TV shows and listening to the same music since there were only three television networks, and everybody went pretty much to the same movie. There was much more commonality in the culture,” said Charles Coletta, teaching professor in the Department of Popular Culture and the School of Critical and Cultural Studies at Bowling Green State University.
Now, it could be far more difficult to unite a classroom around a single pop cultural figure, and teachers who try to do so without corporate buy-in could quickly run into intellectual property (IP) problems.
“Obviously, there’s those licensing issues. You know, an individual teacher can get away with using an established character in their own lesson, but as soon as that starts to gain traction … like we at Pop Culture Classroom could not make your curriculum about Mario without Nintendo’s consent,” Slayter said.
“But an individual teacher can totally do that, and they are doing that,” he added.
Companies these days can also be more hesitant to give permission for their entertainment properties to be used due to the polarization in classrooms over how issues are taught, not wanting to risk tainting their characters.
“I think a lot of the pop culture creators out there are much more trepidatious to put their IP in a situation where they’re giving that kind of message because they don’t want that backlash from parents of like ‘Well, why is this character teaching my child this?’ or ‘I don’t want this character to teach my child this,’” Slayter said.
The solution could lie in individualization, with parents and teachers tailoring their offerings to their audience.
Jennifer Swartz-Levine, dean of the School of Arts, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Lake Erie College, said educators can build “Reels and TikToks and playlists to kind of set the mood” for their lesson plans.
“I think that it’s become more granular and not sort of like big nationwide sort of figures for things like recycling, anti-bullying campaigns or anything like that,” she said.
But even individual takes can raise alarm. Earlier this year, a Stay Safe book produced by a Houston law enforcement consulting firm made headlines for using Winnie the Pooh, who has been in the public domain since early last year, to teach kids the “Run, hide, fight” approach to surviving a school shooting.
“If it is safe to get away, we should RUN like Rabbit instead of stay … If danger is near, do not fear, HIDE like Pooh does until the police appear,” the book reportedly says.
In the end, the easiest way for teachers to use pop culture today is to listen to what their own students to connect with and draw that into their plans.
“I’ll just listen and I’ll have the kids teach me about it if I don’t know. What is this about? And then I’ll do research and I’ll say, you know what, can I use it?“ said Gaetan Pappalardo, a third-grade teacher.
“And if you don’t use the energy that comes from them, then you’re treading water. You’re not gonna get very far, especially with how kids learn today,” Pappalardo added.
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2023-07-23T20:15:59+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/why-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-dont-teach-kids-about-recycling-anymore/
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The partnership aims to advance the AJGA DEI platforms and further close diversity gaps.
ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) are proud to announce Southern Company as the Official Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner of the AJGA. The partnership will also include the Southern Company Foundation, which will support various scholarships in efforts to close the gender and diversity gaps in the sport.
"We are honored to serve as a partner with the AJGA and to play our part in making the game of golf more accessible to all," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power and CEO-elect of Southern Company. "By further committing to advancements in DEI and helping to open doors to the game, we can create a more-inclusive and inviting future for all of golf."
"The AJGA is thrilled to advance our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts by working with Southern Company," said Jason Etzen, chief business officer of the AJGA. "This partnership will support important initiatives to the AJGA that will help provide more opportunities to not only our members but to minorities who work or are involved in the golf space."
The Southern Company Foundation Diversity ACE Grant Scholarship will provide financial assistance to junior golfers who have the skill level but not the financial means necessary to play a national junior golf schedule. The Southern Company Foundation Diversity AJGA Internship Scholarship will be awarded annually to attract a diverse group of interns, with a focus on underrepresented groups who are interested in a career in golf.
A third AJGA platform that Southern Company will support is Underrepresented Outreach Sponsors. The partnership will support the AJGA's efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workforce and expose under-represented communities to careers in the golf industry. Southern Company will sponsor all AJGA Diversity Outreach such as historically black college and university (HBCU) career fairs, non-AJGA junior minority and HBCU events, and The First Tee Day in the Life programs at AJGA events. Under this platform, Southern Company will also serve as a sponsor of AJGA's events highlighting diversity featuring Steph Curry, Harold Varner III, Mariah Stackhouse, K.J. Choi, C.T. Pan and Sergio Garcia.
Southern Company has deep ties to the game of golf, including serving as a Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship and Official Marketing Partner of the PGA Tour. The company also sponsors the Payne Stewart Award and along with the World Golf Hall of Fame created the Charles Sifford Award presented by Southern Company, which honors the groundbreaking achievements of the legendary pro who became the first African American to play on the PGA Tour.
In addition, Southern Company has been the Education Patron of First Tee, a nonprofit organization committed to instilling life-enhancing values through the game of golf, since 2012. The company has provided strong financial support to national chapters of the organization, supporting efforts in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and significant technological advancements. Through their support, First Tee reaches more than 700,000 students on an annual basis.
About Southern Company
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NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was voted player of the year and the American League outstanding player by fellow major leaguers in the annual Players Choice Awards from the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Judge set an American League record with 62 homers, breaking the previous mark of 61 set by New York's Roger Maris in 1961.
St. Louis first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was voted National League outstanding player, the union said Friday.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, a member of the union's eight-man executive subcommittee that was heavily involved in labor negotiations, was selected Marvin Miller man of the year, given to a player whose leadership inspires others.
Former pitcher Steve Rogers, a longtime special assistant on the union's staff, was given the Curt Flood Award for advancement of players’ rights and devotion to the union.
Houston's Justin Verlander was selected the AL outstanding pitcher and the AL comeback player, Miami's Sandy Alcantara the NL outstanding pitcher and Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. the NL comeback player.
Seattle outfielder Julio Rodríguez was AL outstanding rookie and Atlanta pitcher Spencer Strider the NL outstanding rookie.
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2022-11-05T01:56:04+00:00
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There have been increasingly loud public warnings that social media is harming teenagers’ mental health — most recently from the U.S. surgeon general — adding to many parents’ fears about what all the time spent on phones is doing to their children’s brains.
Although many scientists share the concern, there is little research to prove that social media is harmful — or to indicate which sites, apps or features are problematic. There isn’t even a shared definition of what social media is. It leaves parents, policymakers and other adults in teenagers’ lives without clear guidance on what to be worried about.
“We have some evidence to guide us, but this is a scenario where we just need to know more,” said Jacqueline Nesi, a psychologist at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, who studies the topic.
What counts as social media when it comes to teenagers’ health?
The surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, warned last month that social media carried a “profound risk of harm,” but he didn’t name any apps or websites. His report acknowledged that “there isn’t a single, widely accepted scholarly definition of social media.”
Most studies look at platforms with user-generated content, where people can interact. But that raises a lot of questions. Does it matter if teenagers see posts from people they know or don’t know? Does it make a difference if they post or just view? Do multiplayer games count? Dating apps? Group texts?
YouTube illustrates the challenge. It’s the most popular site among teenagers by far: 95% use it, and almost 20% say they do so “almost constantly,” Pew Research Center found. It has all the features of social media, yet it hasn’t been included in most studies.
Some researchers speculated that YouTube may not have as many detrimental effects, because teenagers often consume it passively, like TV, and don’t post or comment as often as they do on other apps. Or, researchers said, it may carry the same risks — it offers endless scrolling and algorithmic recommendations, similar to TikTok. There is no clear data either way.
What don’t we know?
Reviews of the existing studies on social media use and adolescents’ mental health have found the bulk of them to be “weak,” “inconsistent,” “inconclusive” and “a bag of mixed findings,” and to be “weighed down by a lack of quality” and “conflicting evidence.”
Research has not yet shown which sites, apps or features of social media have which effects on mental health. “We don’t have enough evidence to tell parents to get rid of a particular app, or cut it off after a particular number of hours,” said Sophia Choukas-Bradley, a psychologist and director of the Teen and Young Adult Lab at the University of Pittsburgh.
It’s also hard to prove that social media causes poor mental health, versus being correlated with it. Most studies measure time spent on social media and mental health symptoms, and many, though not all, have found a correlation. But other researchers say measuring time spent isn’t enough: In these studies, it’s unclear if time on social media is the problem, or if it’s time away from other things such as exercising or sleeping. And the studies obscure, for instance, if someone is spending hours on screens to escape mental duress or to seek support from friends.
A few studies have tried novel approaches around these problems. One, early in Facebook’s rollout in the mid-2000s, compared college campuses that had received access to it with those that hadn’t, and found that its arrival had a negative effect on students’ mental health.
A carefully designed study — Project Awesome, at the University of Amsterdam and Erasmus University, in Rotterdam, Netherlands — looks at both the average effects of social media on 1,000 teenagers it surveys and how they differ by individual, and follows adolescents over time. It has found that time spent on social media is less of a factor than teenagers’ moods while using it.
Other studies have used brain scans to show that when adolescents looked at likes or frequently checked feeds, it activated brain sensitivity to social rewards and punishments.
What else does the research show?
“We most often find a small, negative correlation” between social media use and mental health, said Amy Orben, a psychologist who leads the Digital Mental Health Group at the University of Cambridge, in England. “But we don’t know what’s underlying that. It could be that those who feel worse start using more social media, it could be that social media makes them feel worse, or it could be socioeconomic status or something else causing that link.”
Overall, research finds that social media is not inherently beneficial or harmful, and its effects depend on individuals and what they see.
“We can’t say, ‘Don’t do X, Y is fine, stay away from Z,’” said Amanda Lenhart, head of research at Common Sense Media. “Unlike TV or movies, it’s impossible to know what children will see on social media ahead of time. Sometimes it’s hair dye or dance videos, but sometimes it’s white supremacy or eating-disorder content.”
Teenagers with certain vulnerabilities — such as those with low self-esteem, poor body image or social struggles — seem to be most at risk. One experiment found that exposure to manipulated images directly led to worse body image, particularly for girls more prone to compare themselves with others. Another found that using social media to compare oneself to others and seek approval was associated with depressive symptoms, especially for teens who struggle socially.
Social media often has positive and negative effects on the same person. Project Awesome found that its use is associated with higher levels of both depression or anxiety and happiness or well-being.
In a Common Sense report, teenage girls with symptoms of depression were more likely than girls without symptoms to say social media made other people’s lives seem better than theirs — and also more likely to say it enhanced their social connections. They found mental health resources on social media, as well as harmful suicide-related content. Overall, the largest share of girls said the effects of social media features were neutral.
Why isn’t there more solid research?
Academic research takes a long time — often years to get funding, develop studies, hire staff, recruit participants, analyze data and submit for publication. Recruiting minors is even harder. By the time a study is out, teenagers have often moved on to a different platform — much of the research about specific platforms, for example, is on Facebook, which most teens no longer use. Tech companies have also not shared enough data to help researchers understand their products’ impacts, the surgeon general’s report said.
How could future studies be more conclusive?
Experts said they would like to see research that examines specific types of social media content, and things such as how social media use in adolescence affects people in adulthood, what it does to neural pathways and how to protect youth against negative effects.
Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge, psychologists who have expressed great concern about social media’s effect on teenagers, have proposed an experiment in which entire middle schools are randomly assigned to avoid social media or not.
What should parents do in the meantime?
Experts agreed that waiting for research wasn’t an option. They also mostly agreed that some level of social media use was beneficial. “There are harmful negative developmental implications to not using social media at all, given this is where the social interaction happens,” Choukas-Bradley said.
Researchers said social media rules should depend on individual teenagers’ maturity and their challenges, and said addressing the risks should also be the responsibility of tech companies and policymakers, not just parents. They agreed on a few steps parents could take now:
— Set limits, especially around bedtime.
— Don’t give a young teenager a smartphone right away. Start with a smartwatch or a phone without internet.
— Talk to your teenagers. Have them show you what they’re seeing, ask them how it makes them feel, and discuss privacy and safety.
— Make a family screen-time plan that takes into account which activities increase stress versus provide long-term satisfaction.
— Model responsible internet use yourself.
It’s not about monitoring certain apps, said Caleb Carr, a professor of communication at Illinois State: “Instead, parents should engage with their kids. Just like parents did presocial media, talk about being good humans and citizens, talk about respect for others and themselves, and talk about how their day was.”
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2023-06-17T20:45:56+00:00
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with you." This statement of sympathy is almost predictable, and increasingly questioned or mocked by cynics for its appropriateness, after a tragic event. It has become a stock phrase in both sympathy cards and tweets. People have grown uncomfortable with these seven words of condolence communicated in reaction to heartbreaking news.
But that doesn’t make these words less true, and they’ve been said a lot recently in the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Nashville — and doubtless will be again on the heels of a shooting that has just unfolded at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky.
When did this become a pithy remark and the standard expression of sympathy extended to those suffering some grievous loss? And why does it make some people angry or upset when this phrase is used to convey that our thoughts and prayers are with the grief-stricken? More importantly, what difference do our "thoughts and prayers" make in the lives of those who are suffering?
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Some point to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, Colorado, as the first time the "thoughts and prayers" phrase became popularized by the national media. Since then, public officials, first responders, community leaders and media spokesmen have parroted these words when addressing the victims’ families of mass shootings, accidents, natural disasters and military casualties.
To be fair, most people who convey their condolences via their "thoughts and prayers" sincerely do so, with genuine concern and compassion for those suffering personal loss or death of a loved one. They are sending a simple message of shared grief: "I feel your pain." It’s a sympathetic message to the suffering that they’re not alone. Religious people express their thoughts and prayers as a personal commitment to invoke God’s promise to be "near to the brokenhearted and save the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18, ESV).
Unfortunately, the "thoughts and prayers" phraseology has fallen victim to semantic saturation — a phenomenon where the overuse or uninterrupted repetition of a strong word or phrase eventually causes the word to lose its intended meaning. Of course, the repeated use of the "thoughts and prayers" response is a sad commentary on a world constantly filled with news of the latest mass shooting, horrific crime or natural disaster.
The irreligious and cynical have become increasingly indignant toward those who express their prayerful condolences to those personally affected by tragedy. On Dec. 2, 2015, shots erupted in the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, leaving 14 dead and others injured at a holiday party. Stunned and saddened by this mass shooting, condolences poured in across the media, including the overwhelming response, "Our thoughts and prayers are with you." One newspaper outlet responded indignantly with a glaring headline, "GOD ISN’T FIXING THIS." The paper wrote: "Prayers aren’t working!"
American journalist Emma Green, with The New Yorker, responded by dubbing the headline as nothing less than "prayer shaming." Arguably, to those who do not believe in God or a higher power or in a spiritual force of any kind, offering our "thoughts and prayers" in response to tragedy seems hollow and thoughtless.
Some consider such responses as nothing more than a vain idiom, a worn-out cliché that fails to provide any real comfort to the sufferer or a tangible action plan to prevent such occurrences in the future.
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It's true that grieving people need more than our sympathetic and encouraging words. We must not stop with our thoughtful condolences. First, we must follow up our commitment to pray with our prayers for those facing personal loss or the death of a loved one.
Religious people believe that tremendous power is released through their passionate, heartfelt prayers, moving God to surround those impacted by tragedy with supernatural comfort, peace, and hope.
Second, conveying "our thoughts and prayers" must lead us to action on behalf of those stricken with tragic circumstances. Whether it’s political action, specialized training in disaster response, developing best practices to make safe public spaces — we must work together, even as we pray together.
Lastly, our thoughts and prayers for others requires our follow-up support, such as providing meals, cards and letters, and community assistance to those enduring the painful grieving process.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Nashville, Tennessee, community as they continue to grieve for those connected to the recent massacre of three children and three adults at The Covenant School. We must pray for the families affected by this mass shooting. Yet, that doesn’t preclude the pressing need for Americans to have meaningful discussions and the development of preventive action plans to push back the forces of evil in an imperfect world.
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2023-04-16T14:28:21+00:00
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The Williams Formula 1 team on Friday named James Vowles as its new team principal.
He replaces Jost Capito, who left the squad at the end of 2022 after just two seasons, and will be only the third team principal at Williams after Capito and team founder Frank Williams.
Vowles is an F1 veteran with 21 years of experience in the sport, with most of that time spent with the hugely successful Mercedes-Benz AMG F1 team, where he served as an engineer and more recently as its head of strategy.
He also worked at the previous incarnations of the Mercedes team, Brawn GP and Honda before that.
“I cannot wait to start with Williams Racing,” Vowles said in a statement. “The team is an icon of our sport, one I greatly respect, and I am very much looking forward to the challenge.”
Vowles will have a sense of familiarity at Williams as the team uses Mercedes power units. There’s even speculation that with Vowles in charge of Williams, there could be closer collaboration with his former team in the future.
Williams is still on the hunt for a technical director after François-Xavier Demaison left at the same time as Capito.
Williams is still undergoing a transformation that began in late 2020 after the sale of the team to U.S. investment firm Dorilton Capital. In addition to a new team principal, the team also has a new driver for the upcoming 2023 season. U.S. driver Logan Sargeant was picked last November to fill the seat of departing driver Nicholas Latifi. Joining Sargeant will be current Williams driver Alex Albon.
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As many are still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Ian, The American Red Cross is working to provide aid to those in need.
As of Wednesday night, more than 33,000 people sought refuge in approximately 260 evacuation shelters across Florida to escape Hurricane Ian.
To help those affected by Hurricane Ian, KSAT Community is teaming up with the American Red Cross Monday, Oct. 3, by holding a phone bank from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. to support the relief efforts.
This article will be updated Monday, before the phone bank begins, to include the phone number to call.
Officials say it will take days before the full extent of the damage left behind by Ian is shown, and the danger still isn’t over.
Ian is expected to make a second landfall Friday, and the entire coast of South Carolina is under a hurricane warning, According to the American Red Cross.
The Red Cross is working with partners and local officials in several states to be ready to help where needed.
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2022-09-30T07:34:20+00:00
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Children are racking up more screen time than ever before on social media, and Florida State Sen. Danny Burgess (R) thinks they need “social media safety” taught in the classroom.
Burgess proposed the bill for the second time this year, with hopes of making it law.
If approved, Florida might require public schools to teach social media safety for the first time in the state’s history.
“It’s about protecting kids,” Burgess said. “It’s about helping them realize things they do today may live long after they posted it.”
The bill aims to inform children of the advantages and disadvantages of social media by teaching them social media literacy.
Both Republicans and Democrats were on board for an almost identical bill last session, too. But despite bipartisan support, it stalled in committee and died before reaching the chamber floors.
If passed, the newest version of Burgess’ proposed bill requires the state’s Department of Education to come up with a social media safety curriculum. They’d also make instructional materials available online so parents can take a peek themselves.
Another big part of this bill defines — for the first time in state law — what social media is.
The proposed definition? “A form of interactive electronic communication through an Internet website or application by which a user creates a service-specific identifying user profile to connect with other users of the Internet website or application for the purpose of communicating and sharing information, ideas, news, stories, opinions, images, videos, and 31 other content.”
The proposed legislation is set to be heard during March’s legislative session.
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2022-12-30T16:36:41+00:00
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Remains found in Oklahoma river belong to 4 missing men
Published: Oct. 17, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say four Oklahoma men who were last seen riding their bicycles more than a week ago were shot and dismembered.
And authorities say a man considered a person of interest in the case has since disappeared.
Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice says the bodies found late last week in the Deep Fork River are those of Mark Chastain, Billy Chastain, Mike Sparks and Alex Stevens. The men were believed to have left a house in Okmulgee on bicycles the evening of Oct. 9.
Prentice says officers interviewed a man Friday who has since been reported missing and may be suicidal.
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ATLANTA, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV has renewed the original true-crime series "Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall" for a second season and has added it to its primetime schedule weeknights at 7 p.m. ET. The show now serves as lead-in for the network's flagship program "Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan" (8-10 p.m. ET).
Hosted by Daytime Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall, "Someone They Knew" stories are told from the points of view of the people impacted by the case, including lawyers, jurors, members of law enforcement and the victim's family and friends. Using new interviews, archival footage and re-creations of the crime, the goal of each episode is a balanced story from victim to verdict. Hall is not only a seasoned crime reporter and true crime author, she is also committed to sharing stories consistent with the Court TV lineup.
Court TV has had a strong start to the year with the success of "Someone They Knew" and live coverage of the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard case. The network's coverage of Depp vs. Heard nearly quadrupled the audience for the networks' live trial coverage as compared to the pre-trial period (+278%). Daily streaming hours more than quintupled during this same period (+415%). More than 500,000 viewers – the most since the network relaunched in 2019 – tuned into Court TV to watch the verdict in the trial on Wednesday, June 1.
"Court TV is on pace for its most-watched year yet," said Ethan Nelson, acting head of Court TV. "Viewers tuned in for every second of our insightful coverage and expert analysis of the Depp-Heard trial and they have also embraced 'Someone They Knew with Tamron Hall.' We are looking forward to having Tamron in primetime as well as the compelling cases we're planning to air in the months ahead."
Source for Depp vs. Heard trial viewing data (4/11/22-5/27/22) vs. prior four weeks: Linear TV - Nielsen, live + same-day viewing. Reflects total viewers 2+ M-F 9a-7p. Streaming - Google Analytics, O&O CTV, FAST and O&O Web data. Includes data for Court TV.com, Android TV, Roku, Vizio & Fire TV. Does not include FAST data from Pluto TV.
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Court TV (@CourtTV) is devoted to live gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials. The network is available to 97% of U.S. television homes free and over the air via digital antenna, on cable, on mobile with the Court TV app and online at CourtTV.com. It is also carried on connected TVs, including Samsung TV Plus and Vizio, and an expanding array of streaming services and apps, including YouTube TV, SiriusXM, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Sling and Uma. Court TV is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
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Jury acquits Kevin Spacey in London on sexual assault charges dating back to 2001
LONDON (AP) — A London jury acquitted Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges on Wednesday after a four-week trial in which the actor said he was a “big flirt” who had consensual flings with men and whose only misstep was touching a man’s groin while making a “clumsy pass.”
Three men accused the Oscar winner of aggressively grabbing their crotches. A fourth, an aspiring actor seeking mentorship, said he awoke to the actor performing oral sex on him after going to Spacey’s London apartment for a beer and either falling asleep or passing out.
All the men said the contact was unwanted but Spacey testified that the young actor and another man had willingly participated in consensual acts. He said a third man’s allegation that he grabbed his privates like a striking “cobra” backstage at a theater was “pure fantasy.”
He said he didn’t remember a fourth incident at a small party at a home he rented in the country but accepted that he touched the groin of a man he had met at a pub during a night of heavy drinking. He said he had misread the man’s interest in him and said he had probably made an awkward pass.
Defense lawyer Patrick Gibbs said three of the men were liars and incidents had been “reimagined with a sinister spin.” He accused most of them of hopping on a “bandwagon” of complaints in the hope of striking it rich.
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2023-07-26T15:30:11+00:00
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Shanquella Robinson’s family sends letter to White House; documents reveal moments before and after death
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It has been more than four months since Charlotte native Shanquella Robinson was found dead in Cabo, Mexico. After holding a news conference in Washington, D.C. demanding the federal government take action to bring her killer to justice in early March, they’re now calling on President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken personally to bring their family justice.
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National activist and attorney Ben Crump participated in the news conference earlier this month and their message was clear: to get top politicians such as President Joe Biden to publicly acknowledge the case to put pressure on the investigation.
In early November a video showing an alleged fight goes viral on social media. Robinson’s parents told WBTV an autopsy report showed she died of a cracked spine.
The Mexican government has issued an arrest warrant for a “direct aggressor” on the trip, but no one has been arrested. Mexican authorities claiming they’re working with U.S. officials to extradite the individual.
Although Mexico has issued a warrant for an individual, the United States has not yet done so, and Robinson’s family is pushing for federal charges.
“In our letter to President Biden and Secretary Blinken, we clearly stated that one of two things needs to happen: either the U.S. extradites Shanquella’s killer to Mexico or the U.S. takes jurisdiction of the case and her killer is prosecuted here,” said Crump in a press release from March 15. “Inaction is not acceptable in this case. Shanquella’s family deserves swift justice for her death.”
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“If a United States citizen commits homicide in Mexico and returns back to the United States, as you are aware they can face criminal charges in the United States under federal law or state law, depending on the circumstances of the crime. Federal charges are brought in cases where the crime involves interstate commerce or federal law enforcement agencies,” the family’s attorneys Ben Crump and Sue-Ann Robinson (no relation) said in the letter to Biden.
Sue-Ann Robinson, in an interview with WBTV, says sending the letter was important.
“We don’t want to leave any room for the administration to say, ‘we don’t know about the case, we didn’t have the details, we didn’t understand what the family ask is,’ she said. “Because we need a high level of diplomatic intervention, we sent the correspondence to the highest diplomats in our country.”
Included in documents released by the law firm Tuesday is an interview conducted by investigators in Mexico.
An employee at the resort Robinson was staying at describes providing assistance to the friends and Robinson inside their Cabo, Mexico, villa. That unidentified male employee told investigators the group arrived on the night of October 28, he said he met Robinson around dinner time. He added she was the last to the table, and ‘seemed not to fit in with the others and was out of place at that party.’
“Obviously Shanquella was attacked by someone in the group, one of the travel mates . So the employee describing their interaction lets me the environment she was in for her last moments was not a positive one,” Sue-Ann Robinson said to WBTV.
The FBI announced an investigation into the death of Robinson on Nov. 18, 2022, but again, no charges have been brought.
“Given the nature and scope of this case, we believe that diplomatic intervention from the U.S. Government could help facilitate the necessary cooperation and coordination between the involved parties to ensure that justice is served timely, that the accused are tried under the appropriate legal system, that extradition is possible, and that international cooperation is fostered,” the letter reads.
Extradition of a United States Citizen to a sovereign country can be difficult, but the family’s attorneys say it’s not impossible.
“The United States can follow the extradition protocol and turn over the individual or individuals responsible for Shanquella’s death to Mexican Authorities. Alternatively, U.S. federal law enforcement agencies can request concurrent jurisdiction with Mexican law enforcement agencies which would permit U.S. prosecutors to bring the case in the United States as the involved parties are U.S. Citizens,” the letter reads.
Pointing to another violent incident in Mexico, attorneys say there have been instances of the two countries working together to bring justice across national borders.
“We have just witnessed what a swift concurrent response from Mexican and U.S. law enforcement agencies looks like in the kidnapping case of a group of U.S. Citizens at Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico,” the letter reads.
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DETROIT — The Chicago White Sox pieced together a remarkable rally April 30 against the Tampa Bay Rays, scoring seven runs in the ninth for a memorable 12-9 victory at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Andrew Vaughn capped the comeback with a game-ending, three-run homer.
The win snapped a 10-game losing streak. And the Sox are 14-9 since, the best record in that span in an American League Central in which almost every team is looking to find its footing.
While still in fourth place and nine games under .500 (21-30) entering Thursday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, the Sox had made up 3½ games on the first-place Minnesota Twins since April 30 and were 5½ games behind.
“We were talking about it (Tuesday) night, it’s crazy we went through a 10-game losing streak and had a lot of injuries early on and haven’t even come close to playing to our potential, yet we’re only 5½ back,” left fielder Andrew Benintendi told the Tribune on Wednesday in Cleveland. “We’re just scratching the surface and a lot of work to do still and a long way to go. We’re trending in the right direction.”
The Sox have won their last three series, taking two of three against the Guardians at both Guaranteed Rate Field and Progressive Field. In between, they swept the Kansas City Royals at home.
“We’ve been getting more timely hits of late,” Benintendi said. “The pitchers are going deeper into games, which in turn gives the bullpen a little less workload. A lot of things are starting to come together.”
It all starts with the starters.
In the last 13 games before Thursday, Sox starters had a 2.37 ERA, .193 opponents average and 65 strikeouts. They ranked first in the majors in WHIP (0.97) and opponents average and second in ERA during that span.
“Our starting pitching has been the key to this whole thing,” manager Pedro Grifol said before Thursday’s game. “They’re giving us quality starts. Our bullpen is extremely talented. We have a nice little rotation going (with the relievers) where we have more than a couple leverage guys, so we’re able to give guys rest, keep them sharp. It’s amazing what starting pitching does.”
As an entire staff, the Sox have a 3.53 ERA since April 30, fifth in the majors. They had a 5.88 ERA during their 7-21 start. The bullpen has a 2.49 ERA in May, ranking second in the majors. And closer Liam Hendriks will continue his work toward returning with a live bullpen session Friday.
Sox starters had 10 quality starts in the last 13 games before Thursday, providing length to keep the bullpen rested.
“Starting pitching keeps you in the game,” Grifol said. ”You’re always thinking you have a chance to win. The energy stays up. It’s all predicated on starting pitching. They’re doing a really good job.”
Michael Kopech has been the standout lately. The right-hander has allowed three hits and one walk with 19 strikeouts in 15 scoreless innings over his last two starts. He is the first pitcher in franchise history to record back-to-back outings of seven-plus scoreless innings while allowing two or fewer hits, one or no walks and striking out at least nine.
“I don’t think we’ve been shy about the confidence in ourselves from the beginning,” Kopech said of the team overall after Wednesday’s 6-0 win against the Guardians. “We had a tough stretch early on but starting to click and flow and do that as a staff. (We) put six runs on the board (Wednesday) on offense. It’s starting to happen on all fronts. If we can continue that, it’s going to end up being a good run.
“We know that we can win this division. A couple of years ago we did it and last year we didn’t live up to our potential, to say the least. We know the kind of team we are, and with this stretch we are about to finish off (against division opponents), we can put ourselves in a good position.”
The Sox were 11-8 against the AL Central entering Thursday and 7-2 in the first nine of 13 straight against division foes. They went 37-39 against the AL Central last year after going a combined 69-47 while making the postseason in 2020 and ‘21.
Grifol isn’t paying too much attention to the standings at this point.
“It doesn’t matter how many games we’re back, we have to worry about us being prepared to win,” he said Wednesday. “The standings will take care of themselves. I’ve never been one to scoreboard watch. The human side of it is an element, but that doesn’t happen until way later on in the year.
“It’s about us improving every single day and getting better. My focus now is getting us to play good defense, finding a way to continue to pitch the way we’re pitching and continuing to improve with runners in scoring position, with two strikes, moving runners over and playing team baseball. Just improving every day. That’s what I’m focused on.”
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BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday ahead of a U.S. job market update that traders hope might encourage the Federal Reserve to ease off plans for more interest rate hikes.
Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul gained. Hong Kong and Australian markets were closed for a holiday.
Traders who worry higher interest rates might tip the global economy into recession looked ahead to U.S. government data that are expected to show the job market is cooling. They hope that might prompt the Fed to decide aggressive rate hikes are no longer needed to extinguish inflation.
Other data have “confirmed a clear trend that a labor market slowdown has begun,” said Edward Moya of Oanda in a report.
The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.4% to 3,325.92 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo advanced 0.2% to 27,512.81. The Kospi in Seoul rose 1.2% to 2,488.24.
On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 rose 0.4% on Thursday to 4,105.02 after a U.S. government report showed fewer workers filed for unemployment benefits last week.
Economists expect Friday's comprehensive non-farm payrolls report to show the number of jobs added by U.S. employers fell to 240,000 last month from February's 311,000.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up less than 0.1% to 33,485.29. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.8% to 12,087.96.
The U.S. economy has been slowing under the weight of higher interest rates but inflation still is higher than the Fed's 2% target. That has fed expectations of at least a brief recession this year.
Fed officials say they plan at least one more increase and then will keep rates elevated through at least the start of 2024. However, some traders expect the U.S. central bank to start cutting rates as early as mid-year to shore up economic growth.
Markets were rattled by last month's high-profile failures of two U.S. banks and one in Switzerland, but regulators appear to have calmed fears by promising more lending to institutions if necessary and other measures to stabilize the global financial system.
There has been more fear in the bond market, where Treasury yields have sunk on worries about a weaker economy and the banking system’s struggles.
The 10-year Treasury yield, or the difference between the market price and the payout at maturity, slipped to 3.29% from 3.31% late Wednesday and from more than 4% last month. The two-year yield is down to 3.82% from more than 5% last month.
On Wall Street, Costco fell 2.2% after the warehouse membership retailer said an important measure of its sales fell in March as consumers pulled back spending on big-ticket items.
Levi Strauss fell 16% despite reporting stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than expected. Analysts said some of the sales may have been the result of discounting, pointing to squeezed profit margins.
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose 9 cents to $80.70 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 13 cents to $85.12 a barrel.
The dollar edged down to 131.72 yen from Thursday's 131.77 yen. The euro declined to $1.0919 from $1.0930.
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Mudita Venture Partners backs purchase of Crowe-incubated digital and AI-powered tax solutions
CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP, a leading public accounting, consulting and technology firm in the U.S. with offices around the world, today announced it has divested of three Crowe Tax Technology products - C-TRAC, K-1 Analyzer, K-1 Navigator – in a sale to K1X Inc., which is owned by Mudita Venture Partners and Geralyn Hurd, former Crowe Tax Technology partner. The financial terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
"At Crowe, we thrive on our ability to identify client needs in this highly-complex tax landscape and build technology-enabled solutions to address those needs," said Niki Bencik, Crowe Tax managing partner. "C-TRAC, K-1 Analyzer, and K-1 Navigator are clear manifestations of that Crowe mindset, and we've built innovative solutions that are of interest to the venture investment community. We have incubated and grown this suite of solutions, and view this as a good moment in time to sell these assets to a company that will make the needed investments to scale the solutions further while allowing us to continue investing in other areas to bring innovative solutions to our clients."
The suite of tax technology solutions K1X Inc. has purchased includes:
- C-TRAC suite: the only IRS-approved software solution that is designed to help not-for-profits efficiently tackle aspects of tax compliance. It is patent-pending technology that can reduce the time and cost of tax compliance, information data gathering, and organizational management.
- K-1 Analyzer: suite of digital products, designed to streamline the K-1 aggregation process.
- K-1 Navigator: a powerful solution combining considerable Schedule K-1 knowledge with advanced automation and analytics technology resulting in a product that can help entities produce K-1 packets quickly and accurately.
"I'm proud of what we were able to build and incubate at Crowe with these technologies, and I'm excited to move forward in expanding these capabilities and aggressively bringing them to market in my new role," said Geralyn Hurd, president of K1X Inc. "We have a strong team that is dedicated to scaling these solutions in a market that is demanding stronger digital tools to solve complex problems."
Along with purchasing the Crowe technology assets, K1X Inc. will offer employment to the approximately 40 Crowe tax technology professionals who work on and are responsible for programming the C-TRAC, K-1 Analyzer, and K-1 Navigator products. The full transition will be substantially complete by the end of this year.
Bencik added: "As part of the agreement, Crowe will maintain a licensing agreement with K1X Inc. to continue using the tools to provide important tax services to our clients."
"We saw an opportunity here to invest in a suite of products with strong potential and a passionate leader behind it," said Ethan Linkner, managing partner, Mudita Venture Partners. "With K1X, we have proven, established technology solutions with a clear and extensive use-case. Couple that with a good runway for growth and it creates a recipe for a solid business and return on investment."
About Crowe
Crowe LLP is a leading public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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The Loud House
Hiccups and Downs/The Loathe Boat
Season 6 E 15 • 08/05/2022
A Major Hiccup/The Loathe Boat: Luna needs to get rid of a nasty case of the hiccups before a big rock competition. The Morticians Club plan Bertrand's escape from the cruise ship his parents work on.
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A police killing caught on video. Protests and rioting fueled by long-simmering tensions over law enforcement treatment of minorities. Demands for accountability.
The events in France following the death of a 17-year-old shot by police in a Paris suburb are drawing parallels to the racial reckoning in the U.S. spurred by the killings of George Floyd and other people of color at the hands of law enforcement.
Despite the differences between the two countries' cultures, police forces and communities, the shooting in France and the outcry that erupted there this week laid bare how the U.S. is not alone in its struggles with systemic racism and police brutality.
“These are things that happen when you’re French but with foreign roots. We’re not considered French, and they only look at the color of our skin, where we come from, even if we were born in France,” said Tracy Ladji, an activist with SOS Racisme. “Racism within the police kills, and way too many of them embrace far-right ideas so ... this has to stop.”
In an editorial published this week, the French newspaper Le Monde wrote that the recent events "are reminiscent” of Floyd's 2020 killing by a white Minneapolis police officer that spurred months of unrest in the U.S. and internationally, including in Paris.
“This act was committed by a law enforcement officer, was filmed and broadcast almost live and involved an emblematic representative of a socially discriminated category,” the newspaper wrote.
The French teen, identified only as Nahel, was shot during a traffic stop Tuesday in the Paris suburb of Nanterre. Video showed two officers at the window of the car, one with his gun pointed at the driver. As the teenager pulled forward, the officer fired once through the windshield.
Nahel’s grandmother, who was not identified by name, told Algerian television Ennahar TV that her family has roots in Algeria.
Preliminary charges of voluntary homicide were filed against the officer accused of pulling the trigger, though that has done little to quell the rioting that has spread across the country and led to hundreds of arrests. The officer said he feared he and his colleague or someone else could be hit by the car as Nahel attempted to flee, a prosecutor has said.
Officials have not disclosed the race of the officer. His lawyer said he did what he thought was necessary in the moment. Speaking on French TV channel BFMTV, the lawyer said the officer is "devastated," adding that "he really didn't want to kill."
Nahel’s mother, identified only as Mounia M., told France 5 television she’s not angry at the police in general. She's angry at the officer who killed her only child.
“He saw an Arab-looking little kid. He wanted to take his life,” she said.
Police shootings in France are significantly less common than in the U.S. but have been on the rise since 2017. Several experts believe that correlates with a law loosening restrictions on when officers can use lethal force against drivers after a series of terrorist attacks using vehicles.
Officers can shoot at a vehicle when a driver fails to comply with an order and when a driver's actions are likely to endanger their lives or those of others. French police have also been regularly criticized for their violent tactics.
Unlike the U.S., France does not keep any data on race and ethnicity as part of its doctrine of colorblind universalism — an approach purporting to see everyone as equal citizens. Critics say that doctrine has masked generations of systemic racism.
“I can’t think of a country in Europe that has more longstanding or pernicious problems of police racism, brutality and impunity,” Paul Hirschfield, director of the criminal justice program at Rutgers University, said of France. Hirschfield has published multiple papers comparing policing practices and killings in America to those in other countries.
Experts said the video of the shooting — which appeared to contradict initial statements from police that the teen was driving toward the officer — pushed leaders to quickly condemn the killing. French President Emmanuel Macron called the shooting "inexcusable" even before charges were filed against the officer.
That’s nothing new for Americans, who even before the excruciating footage of George Floyd’s death under a Minneapolis police officer’s knee had seen many videos of violent police encounters that were often taken by witnesses and at times contradicted the initial statements of police.
“I’ve never seen a case where the interior minister was so quick to condemn a shooting. In previous killings, there was unrest, but there was no video. It changes everything,” Hirschfield said.
Police in France typically go through training that runs for about 10 months, which is long compared with many U.S. cities, but one of the shortest training requirements in Europe.
However, experts said they did not believe French police receive training that is equivalent to the implicit bias training required of many U.S. police officers as an effort to improve policing in diverse communities, though many U.S. critics have questioned the training's effectiveness.
France and other European countries have growing African, Arab and Asian populations.
“If you are in a country with a colonial past, it carries a stigma. And if that is painful enough that you can’t handle having that conversation about race, of course you aren’t going to have relevant training for officers,” Stacie Keesee, co-founder of the Center for Policing Equity, who serves on the United Nations’ International Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement.
Bertrand Cavallier, the former commander of France’s national gendarmerie training school, said French law enforcement should not be judged by the actions of one officer.
“This is the case of a police officer who made a mistake and didn’t have to do it. But he was arrested, and that, I think, should be a clear message concerning the will of the government,” he said.
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Associated Press writers Alex Turnbull and Jeffrey Schaeffer in Nanterre, France, contributed to this report.
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How to feed your pets on a budget
With inflation at a 40-year high, prices are going up everywhere you look. This includes in the pet food aisle. The higher cost of dog and cat food can put stress on your finances, but there are strategic moves you can make to save money. Whether you have one pet or multiple, these money-saving tips and items are aimed at reducing your pet-food costs.
How to shop for pet food and save
In the past, you might have spent more freely on your pets. However, saving wherever you can is more important than ever. Here are a few key ways to cut costs while still pampering your furry friends at mealtimes.
Shop online
Many online retailers that sell pet products offer competitive prices. That’s why there’s a good chance that the costs of your favorite pet food brands are lower from online sellers than what you’ll pay at brick-and-mortar stores.
Comparison shop
Whether you are transitioning to shopping online for cat food and dog food or have been buying online for years, it’s important not to buy from the first shop you visit. The best strategy for savings is to compare the prices of your favorite pet food brands on different sites to catch the best deals.
Buy in bulk
Both dry and wet pet food is more affordable when purchased in bulk. This is especially ideal for owners of multiple pets. It also saves money when feeding canned food.
Keep your pet’s food fresh
If you’ve ever accidentally left a bag of pet food open, you’ve probably noticed that the food gets stale quickly. Many cats and dogs will refuse to eat food that’s become stale from exposure to air. The result is wasted food.
You can easily prevent this from happening by closing bags tightly. Use a durable clip if necessary. Another option is to pour dry kibble into airtight pet food storage containers. If you feed your cat or dog wet canned food, you can easily seal in freshness with a reusable lid. Another option is to transfer it to an airtight container.
Try an auto-ship membership
Online pet food retailers such as Chewy and Petsmart have the option to buy your pet food and other supplies via auto-ship. With this type of membership, you choose your items and the frequency you want to receive them, and you’ll get a discount off the usual price. Additionally, a generous percentage off is typically offered for first-time auto-ship members. There’s no additional cost to sign up for auto-ship, and the service can be canceled at any time.
Don’t overfeed your cat or dog
Not only does overfeeding your pets waste food unnecessarily, but it’s also unhealthy for them. By following the dietary recommendations for your cat or dog based on weight, age, breed or veterinarian advice, you’ll save and protect your pet’s health. Additionally, most pet foods have feeding guidelines on the packaging. Using a measuring scoop or cup will ensure you feed the correct amount.
Look for coupons
Money-saving coupons are often available online and can be found using coupon apps and browser extensions. What’s more, some online retailers offer a significant discount to first-time shoppers.
Take advantage of free shipping
Just because you choose to have your pet supplies shipped to your home doesn’t mean you’ll have shipping costs. Most sellers offer free shipping for orders over a specified amount. Amazon is also a great site for pet supplies and offers free shipping with a Prime membership.
Opt for dry food
Pound for pound, dry cat and dog food is more affordable than wet canned food. Feeding your pet only canned food, especially to larger dogs, can get quite costly.
Consider budget-friendly foods
It’s understandable that you want to feed your cat or dog premium foods, but many brands can be expensive. Fortunately, there are many affordable options by trusted brands that are made with quality ingredients and meet your pet’s daily nutritional needs.
Best products to help you save while feeding cats and dogs
Simply secure the airtight lid on the Vittle Vault, and your pet’s food will stay fresh and tasty. Another convenient feature is the stackable design that saves space.
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IRIS USA 3-Piece Airtight Storage Container Combo
This pet container system includes a large and small compartment for storing treats and food. The built-in casters make it easy to move. A scoop is included.
Whisker City Wet Pet Food Storage Container
If you frequently open a can of cat or dog food but don’t use it all, you need a container that will keep it fresh in the fridge. This one features a silicone lid that keeps out air and locks in flavor.
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A large food bag clip like this 4-inch model will keep a bag of kibble securely closed to prevent it from drying out and becoming stale.
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IVIA PET Universal Silicone Pet Food Lids
These four silicone lids have a universal design to fit pet food cans of various sizes. They are made of BPA-free material.
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Whisker City 3D Cat Face Cat Food Can Cover
We love the adorable kitty face of this cat food can lid that provides a fun way to maintain the freshness of your feline’s favorite wet food.
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Rypet Pet Food Measuring Scoops, Set of 4
This collection of four measuring scoops includes ¼-, ⅓-, ½- and 1-cup sizes so you can be sure to feed your cat or dog just the right amount of kibble for their needs.
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Best budget-friendly yet nutritious pet food
If you are looking for reasonably priced dry dog food, you can’t go wrong with Purina Dog Chow. It’s been a fan favorite among dog owners for generations.
Purina also offers Cat Chow that’s nutritionally complete and has a flavor most cats love. It’s one of the more affordable options on the market.
Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner, Chicken and Beef, 24 Cans
You’ll get 24 cans of wet dog food in this pack, which is a great option for budget-minded dog owners who like to feed canned food. It includes chicken and beef flavors.
Friskies Pate Seafood and Chicken Wet Cat Food, 40 Cans
Cats love the flavor of Friskies’ wet food. Friskies offers seafood and chicken varieties in a hearty pate. You’ll get 40 cans for a reasonable price.
Sold by Amazon, Chewy and PetSmart
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Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed
Artificial intelligence chatbots have displayed a frightening ability to tarnish reputations and accuse innocent people of crimes — with the potential to fuel legal chaos.
"Artificial intelligence creates unprecedented challenges to law, policy and the practice of law," Stephen Wu, chair of the American Bar Association Artificial Intelligence and Robotics National Institute, and shareholder with Silicon Valley Law Group, told Fox News Digital.
"AI technology has many promises," he added, "but also poses risks to fundamental rights and even the physical safety of our country's citizens."
GOOGLE CEO ADMITS HE, EXPERTS ‘DON’T FULLY UNDERSTAND' HOW AI WORKS
A slew of instances involving false charges of crime or wrongdoing spotlight the potential of legal woes ahead.
They come at a time in which even the world’s top tech titans appear confused about some aspects of how artificial intelligence works or its potential pitfalls — and why, despite boasts of intelligence, AI appears easily prone to terrible mistakes.
In an interview that aired on April 16, 2023, Google CEO Sundar Pichai told "60 Minutes" that he and other tech titans don't fully understand how AI works (Mateusz Wlodarczyk/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
"There is an aspect of this which we call, all of us in the field, call it a black box," Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in an interview with "60 Minutes" on Sunday.
"You don’t fully tell why it said this, or why it got wrong. We have some ideas, and our ability to understand this gets better over time, but that’s where the state of the art is."
Those mistakes have fueled legal and ethical trouble for people around the world.
AI software sparked a recent cheating scandal at the University of California-Davis.
A mayor in Australia has threatened a lawsuit against OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, for falsely claiming he served time in prison.
ChatGPT logo. (Photo by Hannes P Albert/picture alliance via Getty Images)
And George Washington professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley was falsely accused of sexual harassment by ChatGPT, complete with a fake Washington Post story supporting the claims, among other scandals fueled by AI-generated misinformation.
"What was really menacing about this incident is that the AI system made up a Washington Post story and then made up a quote from that story and said that there was this allegation of harassment on a trip with students to Alaska," Turley told Fox News' "The Story" earlier this month.
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"That trip never occurred. I’ve never gone on any trip with law students of any kind. It had me teaching at the wrong school, and I’ve never been accused of sexual harassment."
The Washington Post addressed the controversy on April 5.
George Washington University professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley was recently falsely accused of sexual assault by ChatGPT. (Fox News)
"Because the systems respond so confidently, it’s very seductive to assume they can do everything, and it’s very difficult to tell the difference between facts and falsehoods," University of Southern California professor Kate Crawford told the Post.
Cornell Law School professor William A. Jacobson told Fox News Digital that Turley is fortunate enough to have a large platform where he can get the word out and try to have the situation remedied.
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However, the average person will not be able to pursue the same type of recourse.
"It’s a whole new frontier and I think the law is lagging behind the technology where you have a situation of essentially an algorithm, maybe even worse than an algorithm, defaming people," he said.
Jacobson added that it was an open question of who is liable in this situation, to what capacity and under what laws.
He floated the idea, however, that product liability or general tort law could possibly be invoked in this situation, as opposed to traditional defamation law. He also said Congress could pass laws aimed at tackling this particular issue, though did not find it very likely.
Elon Musk discusses the dangers of AI in an interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson (Fox News)
"We can’t be in a situation where products are created which cause real damage to people and none of the people participating in the creation of the product bear any responsibility," Jacobson said.
Artificial intelligence has been cited by tech leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg of Meta for its ability to uncover fake stories online.
Conversely, AI can be used to generate clever, highly believable fake stories, too.
"In many respects, it [an AI generative tool] doesn’t have any way to tell the difference between true and false information," Joan Donovan, research director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, told the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists last week.
"That’s what a human does. It does all those things: It reads, it collates, it sorts … by trying to understand what it is about a subject that’s important to the audience."
ChatGPT 4 displayed on smart phone with OpenAI logo (Photo Illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Brian Hood, the mayor of Hepburn Shire, north of Melbourne, Australia, was shocked recently when constituents told him that ChatGPT claimed that he spent time in jail for his role in a bribery scandal.
In fact, Hood blew the whistle on a scandal at his former employer, Note Printing Australia, and was never charged with a crime, according to a Reuters report.
Hood’s lawyers reportedly sent a "letter of concern" to ChatGPT owner OpenAI on March 21, giving it 28 days to fix the error or face a potential lawsuit for defamation.
It’s believed it would be the first defamation suit against the artificial intelligence service.
Fox News Digital reached out to OpenAI for comment.
Artificial intelligence, meanwhile, is already stirring up ethics concerns and false allegations of cheating on at least one college campus.
William Quarterman, a student of the University of California Davis, was shocked to find that a professor flagged him for cheating after using an AI program called GPTZero, according to a report last week in USA Today.
The UC Davis logo with a soccer game and bike riders in the background. University of California at Davis. Davis, California. Taken on Feb 2, 2015. (Getty Images)
The program is used by educators to determine if students are relying on AI themselves to boost test scores.
Quarterman was eventually cleared of the accusations — but only after he first received a failing grade, faced the Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs for academic dishonesty and suffered "full-blown panic attacks."
Other services used by educators to detect cheating, such as plagiarism-detection program Turnitin, have been flagged numerous time for creating "false positive" accusations of student misconduct.
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"There is still a small risk of false positives," Turnitin Chief Product Officer Annie Chechitelli posted on the company blog last month.
"We’d like to emphasize that Turnitin does not make a determination of misconduct even in the space of text similarity; rather, we provide data for educators to make an informed decision based on their academic and institutional policies."
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2023-04-22T17:20:55+00:00
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fox29.com
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https://www.fox29.com/news/ai-chatbots-spew-falsehoods-accuse-people-crimes-they-never-committed
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The 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3 compact electric sedan is being recalled for rear seat belt anchors that may have been improperly reattached after service, the NHTSA disclosed Friday.
The issue applies to the rear seat belt buckle on the driver’s side, and the rear center seat belt anchor. The loose anchor can increase the risk of injury to rear seat occupants in the event of a crash. The anchor may have been disassembled for service to other areas of the car, then reassembled improperly.
More than 24,000 Model 3 cars from the 2017-2022 model year are included in the recall. Tesla cited 105 service repairs and warranty claims related to the issue, but the U.S. automaker said it wasn’t aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue.
Tesla has faced increased scrutiny from safety regulators and federal agencies for a host of concerns, but the technology company’s claims of self-driving features have been foremost in the eyes of U.S. regulators. The company is facing Department of Justice (DOJ) and SEC scrutiny over self-driving claims; the DOJ has launched a criminal investigation over the functionality and marketing of Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance system in the wake of several high-profile crashes that occurred while the system was active. Autopilot has moved closer to a safety recall since June, having been put under a safety probe and engineering analysis, for vehicles across Tesla’s model lineup.
The scrutiny comes as Tesla continues to promise upgraded versions of its Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software that claims to enable point-to-point autonomous driving.
The seat belt recall is the eighth recall of the Tesla Model 3 this year, though most of the issues have been minor tech compliance concerns remedied by over-the-air updates. This fix requires a trip to a Tesla store or service center.
Tesla technicians will inspect the reassembly of the rear seat belt anchor and fasten the bolt to the correct specification, if necessary. The work will be done free of charge and owners who have had the work done previously should be eligible for reimbursement.
Owners can expect notification by mail as early as Dec. 20. For more information, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or visit the company’s recall site.
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2022-10-29T13:54:49+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/automotive/internet-brands/tesla-model-3-recalled-for-faulty-seat-belts/
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KOYL, Mark Robert
Mark Robert Koyl, 66 of Waynesfield, formerly of Springfield, passed away October 27, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born December 15, 1955, in Norfolk, VA, to Glenn and Joyce (Chambers) Koyl, who preceded him in death. On July 16, 2016, he married Beverly Holland Koyl who survives him in Waynesfield. Mark attended Tampa High School and graduated from JVS; he went on to attend the Clark State College truck driver program. He was a truck driver for many years, spending most of his career with Schneider International and retiring from his trucking career in 2018. Mark had two million safe driving miles and visited every state except Alaska. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and he loved watching his favorite TV shows. Mark enjoyed spending time with his family and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Mark Thomas (Tara) Koyl, Sr.; daughters, Sarah Beth Koyl and Rachel Lynn Koyl; step-son, Craig Holland; grandchildren, Hannah Koyl, Mark Koyl, Jr., Charlie Odom and Nikki Koyl; brother, Glenn (Patty) Koyl and his sisters, Roxanna (Charlie) Morgan and Kim (Greg) Geis. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES - EASTSIDE CHAPEL with Rev. Neil Whitney to officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Auglaize Special Olympics. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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2022-10-30T07:57:41+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/obituaries/koyl-mark/QUTCXUKPEZFI5O2QZHFRK2K6E4/
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BERLIN (AP) — At least four people were severely injured in a stabbing attack at a gym in the western German city of Duisburg, police said Tuesday evening.
No arrests were announced, and German dpa news agency said police were seeking one suspect. The motive of the attack was not immediately clear.
The incident occurred in the old city of Duisburg and police asked residents to stay at home and avoid the area. They said a large number of officers were at the scene of the attack, right across from the city hall.
Three people were in life-threatening condition, and one person was less severely injured, Duisburg police tweeted.
“According to current information, one person has injured other people with an object” at a gym, they tweeted earlier.
Police said that a “stabbing or cutting weapon” was used in the attack, but did not give any further details.
The attacker appeared to still be on the loose, dpa reported.
“There has been no arrest,” police told dpa, adding that a hunt was under way for the attacker. Investigators also said it was too early to talk about a possible motive behind the attack.
Several victims were taken to a hospital, while investigators searched the gym, dpa reported. Several witnesses to the attack, some still with their sports bags, were taken to a nearby restaurant so police could question them.
Helicopters were hovering above the gym and psychologists were brought in to help shocked witnesses.
Police said they received the first emergency calls at about 5:40 p.m. local time.
Duisburg has about 500,000 residents and is located at the junction of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers. It used to be famous for its coal mining and steel production, but has in recent decades been plagued by high unemployment and poverty.
The president of the German parliament, Baerbel Bas, who is from Duisburg, expressed shock over the attack.
“Terrible. My thoughts are with the injured,” Bas tweeted. “I hope that the emergency services will soon be able to clear up the threatening situation.”
Last month, a gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah’s Witness hall in the northern Germany city of Hamburg, killing six people before taking his own life after police arrived.
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2023-04-19T19:03:12+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/at-least-4-severely-injured-in-german-gym-stabbing-attack/
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hospice of Michigan hosted its Barley, BBQ & Beats event in Grand Rapids Saturday.
The festival, filled with whiskey, barbecue and live music, aims to raise money and awareness for hospice care in the state.
Saturday’s event at GLC Live at 20 Monroe started at 4 p.m.
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Hospice of Michigan says the festival sold out.
“We have a sold-out crowd. 1,700 Hospice of Michigan supporters to come have a good time and raise money for end-of-life care for us,” Barbara Anderson, Statewide Director of Development for Hospice Michigan, told FOX 17 Saturday.
The event featured a special appearance by country music superstar Kelsea Ballerini.
“It’s very important, you know, we haven’t been able to have this event for three years because we’ve been paused with COVID so being able to get people together, to educate them, to support end of life care when folks are going through end-of-life process,” Anderson said.
Hospice of Michigan is the largest hospice provider in the state offering comfort and peace for patients and their loved ones.
“We never send a bill. We want the family to just be able to be together and making those memories and the last thing we want anybody to worry about is that they can’t get the care that they need because of something like, you know, financial resources so these events are critically important to make sure that happens,” Anderson added.
Tickets included tokens valid for three servings of barbecue and three hand-crafted cocktails. Festival goers could also buy extra tokens at the event.
If you missed out on the fun Saturday, Hospice of Michigan is hosting four more Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraisers throughout the state:
- May 19: The Wex in Cadillac
- September 21: The Valley in Ann Arbor
- October 20: Cathedral Barn in Traverse City
- November 3: The Depot in Alpena
Click here to donate to Hospice of Michigan.
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2023-05-06T22:41:28+00:00
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fox17online.com
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https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/barley-bbq-beats-sold-out-in-grand-rapids-supports-hospice-care
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced that James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET in Boston.
A live webcast will be available in the Investors section of the company's website at www.nuvalent.com, and archived for 30 days following the presentation.
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with parallel lead programs in ROS1-positive and ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), along with multiple discovery-stage research programs. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.nuvalent.com. Follow us on Twitter (@nuvalent) and LinkedIn.
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2022-08-03T12:13:57+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/08/03/nuvalent-present-canaccord-genuity-42nd-annual-growth-conference/
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Austin baseball team fall to JM on the road
Published 8:52 pm Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Austin baseball team lost to Rochester John Marshall 7-3 in Rochester Thursday.
Nick Robertson had a late RBI for the Packers (3-6 overall).
Published 8:52 pm Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Austin baseball team lost to Rochester John Marshall 7-3 in Rochester Thursday.
Nick Robertson had a late RBI for the Packers (3-6 overall).
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2023-05-05T05:06:58+00:00
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austindailyherald.com
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https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/05/austin-baseball-team-fall-to-jm-on-the-road/
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David H. Johnson, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at VitaCare Assisted Living in Ladysmith, WI.
David was born on March 14, 1946, in Eau Claire, to Hjalmer and Gladys B. (Lee) Johnson. He graduated from Bloomer High School with the Class of 1964. David married Nancy Ludwigson and they later divorced. He was a farmer and also drove truck for Menards. On October 13, 2007, David married Lori Swaenepoel in Lake Holcombe, WI.
David was a member of the Chetek school board and a 4-H Leader with the Sand Creek Pipers. He enjoyed attending tractor pulls, going bowling and playing softball. David was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
David is survived by his wife, Lori; children, Todd (Stephanie) Johnson of Downing, WI, Cheri (Colby) Booth of Emmett, ID, Brock (Jessica) Warnik of North Carolina and Brittany (Jake) Hagglund of Houston, TX; stepchildren, Randy Ptacek Jr. of Ladysmith, Stacey (Rob) Ptacek of Menomonie, WI, Mitchell (Jackie) Ptacek of Seattle, WA, and Mindy Ptacek of Gilman, WI; brother, Richard (Becky) Johnson of Gilbert, AZ; sister, Diane (Larry) Hjelter of Eau Claire, WI; sisters-in-law, LuAnne (Rod) Witt and Eileen Swaenepoel both of Holcombe, WI; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, LaVonne Rydlund; and brother-in-law, William Swaenepoel.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at a later date in River Side Cemetery, Ladysmith, WI.
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2022-07-01T09:05:47+00:00
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leadertelegram.com
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https://www.leadertelegram.com/obituaries/david-johnson/article_65fb3ad1-e524-503e-91db-1a9fd2ab40ac.html
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
457 PM CDT Tue May 3 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
county, Llano.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Buchanan Lake Village, Lone Grove, Bluffton, Tow and Baby
Head.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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2022-05-03T22:32:21+00:00
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2022-12-07T00:21:24+00:00
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bizjournals.com
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https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2022/12/06/shoppers-world-international-drive-urbanscape-dev.html
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Who doesn’t want to feel like royalty on their wedding day?
Many brides fantasize about walking down the aisle in a gown that looks like it belongs on the set of “Bridgerton” or “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.” This fantasy can now become a reality thanks to Allure Bridals’ new line of dresses. The premier wedding designer is collaborating with Shondaland to create gowns that are fit for a Queen herself … Queen Charlotte, that is.
Inspired by the sumptuous gowns in the Bridgerverse, these gowns will be a modern and wearable take on the dresses we drool over on “Bridgerton” and “Queen Charlotte.”
The Queen Charlotte gowns from Allure Bridals will be designed by none other than Shondaland’s Lyn Paolo. Paola has worked on many Shonda Rhimes’ projects, including “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Scandal,” and most recently served as Costume Designer for “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.”
“I love the worlds that [Shonda] creates and it is an absolute delight to fill those worlds with beautiful costumes,” Lyn Paolo, Shondaland’s creative director and designer, said in a press release. “Now I am excited to help design beautiful gowns inspired by the world she has created for today’s beautiful brides.”
Though the collaboration shared Paolo’s sketches of the gowns ahead of their release, the Allure Bridals x Shondaland wedding gowns won’t be available until December 2023. The dresses are moderately priced, starting at around $1,600. (According to The Knot, the average wedding dress was $1,900 in 2022.) There are more luxe options in the Shondaland line that can range up to $3,000, so brides can find the dress that best suits their budget.
As you can see from the sketches of the gowns, these dresses bring the drama. Forget minimalism and austere design: These wedding dresses are designed with romance and royalty in mind.
“The intricate details, lavish fabrics, and timeless elegance of Queen Charlotte and the ton’s fashion are a perfect fit for our bridal gowns, and we can’t wait to unveil this special collection to brides around the world,” says Kelly Crum, CEO of Allure Bridals.
The new line of Allure Bridals x Shondaland dresses can be found at bridal stores worldwide at the end of this year. Grooms not included.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories.
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2023-05-16T17:55:27+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/allure-bridals-is-launching-bridgerton-inspired-wedding-dresses
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-4-1, Fireball: 8
(three, four, one; Fireball: eight)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-4-1, Fireball: 8
(three, four, one; Fireball: eight)
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2022-05-18T18:27:26+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Three-Midday-game-17181953.php
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LONDON (AP) — When Liz Truss was running to lead Britain this summer, an ally predicted her first weeks in office would be turbulent.
But few were prepared for the scale of the sound and fury -– least of all Truss herself. In just six weeks, the prime minister’s libertarian economic policies have triggered a financial crisis, emergency central bank intervention, multiple U-turns and the firing of her Treasury chief.
Now Truss faces a mutiny inside the governing Conservative Party that leaves her leadership hanging by a thread.
Conservative lawmaker Robert Halfon fumed on Sunday that the last few weeks had brought “one horror story after another.”
“The government has looked like libertarian jihadists and treated the whole country as kind of laboratory mice on which to carry out ultra, ultra free-market experiments,” he told Sky News.
It’s not as if the party wasn’t warned. During the summertime contest to lead the Conservatives, Truss called herself a disruptor who would challenge economic “orthodoxy.” She promised she would cut taxes and slash red tape, and would spur Britain’s sluggish economy to grow.
Her rival, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, argued that immediate tax cuts would be reckless amid the economic shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
The 172,000 Conservative Party members -– who are largely older and affluent — preferred Truss’ boosterish vision. She won 57% of members’ votes to become leader of the governing party on Sept. 5. The next day, she was appointed prime minister by Queen Elizabeth II in one of the monarch’s final acts before her death on Sept. 8.
Truss’ first days in office were overshadowed by a period of national mourning for the queen. Then on Sept. 23, Treasury chief Kwasi Kwarteng announced the economic plan he and Truss had drawn up. It included 45 billion pounds ($50 billion) in tax cuts -– including an income tax reduction for the highest earners — without an accompanying assessment of how the government would pay for them.
Truss was doing what she and allies said she would. Libertarian think-tank chief Mark Littlewood predicted during the summer there would be “fireworks” as the new prime minister pushed for economic reform at “absolutely breakneck speed.”
Still, the scale of the announcement took financial markets, and political experts, by surprise.
“Many of us, wrongly, expected her to pivot after she won the leadership contest in the way many presidents do after winning the primaries,” said Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London. “But she didn’t do that. She actually meant what she said.”
The pound plunged to a record low against the U.S. dollar and the cost of government borrowing soared. The Bank of England was forced to step in to buy government bonds and prevent the financial crisis from spreading to the wider economy. The central bank also warned that interest rates will have to rise even faster than expected to curb inflation that is running at around 10%, leaving millions of homeowners facing big increases in mortgage payments.
Jill Rutter, a senior fellow at the Institute for Government think tank, said Truss and Kwarteng made a series of “unforced errors” with their economic package.
“They shouldn’t have made their contempt for economic institutions quite so clear,” she said. “I think they could have listened to advice. And I think one of the things that they got very wrong was to announce one part of the package, the tax cuts … without the spending side of the equation.”
As the negative reaction grew, Truss began to abandon bits of the package in a bid to reassure her party and the markets. The tax cut for top earners was ditched in the middle of the Conservative Party’s annual conference in early October as the party rebelled.
It wasn’t enough. On Friday, Truss fired Kwarteng and replaced her longtime friend and ally with Jeremy Hunt, who served as health secretary and foreign secretary in the Conservative governments of David Cameron and Theresa May.
At a brief, downbeat news conference, the prime minister acknowledged that “parts of our mini budget went further and faster than markets were expecting.” She reversed a planned cut in corporation tax, another pillar of her economic plan, to “reassure the markets of our fiscal discipline.”
Truss is still prime minister in name, but power in government has shifted to Hunt, who has signaled he plans to rip up much of her remaining economic plan when he makes a medium-term budget statement on Oct. 31. He has said tax increases and public spending cuts will be needed to restore the government’s fiscal credibility.
Still, Hunt insisted Sunday: “The prime minister’s in charge.”
“She’s listened. She’s changed. She’s been willing to do that most difficult thing in politics, which is to change tack,” Hunt told the BBC.
The Conservative Party still commands a large majority in Parliament, and -– in theory -– has two years until a national election must be held. Polls suggest an election would be a wipeout for the Tories, with the Labour Party winning a big majority.
Conservative lawmakers are agonizing about whether to try to replace their leader for a second time this year. In July, the party forced out Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who led them to victory in 2019, when serial ethics scandals ensnared his administration.
Now many of them have buyer’s remorse about his replacement. Under party rules, Truss is safe from a leadership challenge for a year, but some Conservative legislators believe she can be forced to resign if the party can agree on a successor. Defeated rival Sunak, House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and popular Defense Secretary Ben Wallace are among the names being mentioned as potential replacements. Johnson, who remains a lawmaker, still has supporters, too.
Junior Treasury minister Andrew Griffith argued Sunday that Truss should be given a chance to try to restore order.
“This is a time when we need stability,” he told Sky News. “People at home are just tearing their hair out at the level of uncertainty. What they want to see is a competent government getting on with (the) job.”
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Follow AP’s coverage of British politics at https://apnews.com/hub/united-kingdom
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2022-10-18T08:44:28+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-uk-leader-liz-truss-goes-from-triumph-to-trouble-in-6-weeks/
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WASHINGTON — Jill Biden has celebrated the athleticism of wounded service members with Prince Harry, discussed the value of early childhood education with Princess Kate and sipped tea poured by Queen Elizabeth II.
Now the first lady is back in London for another royal engagement. President Joe Biden has dispatched his wife to represent the United States at Saturday's coronation of King Charles III, the late queen's eldest son. No American president has ever attended a British coronation.
“Headed to the U.K. for the Coronation of King Charles III – the first in 70 years!,” Jill Biden tweeted before her flight Thursday to London. “It's an honor to represent the United States for this historic moment and celebrate the special relationship between our countries.”
Jill Biden was just 2 years old when Elizabeth was crowned in June 1953. She held the throne for seven decades until her death last September at age 96.
While in London, Jill Biden will engage in some soft diplomacy before the big event. She is traveling with Finnegan Biden, one of her granddaughters.
The first lady will spend part of Friday at No. 10 Downing St., the prime minister's official residence, to meet for the first time with Akshata Murty, the wife of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Afterward, the women will meet with veterans and their families participating in a health and wellness program.
They will later visit a school that is hosting an event about the coronation. The first lady will also stop by the U.S. Embassy to greet staff and their families before ending her day at a reception King Charles III is hosting at Buckingham Palace.
On Saturday, Jill Biden will represent the United States at the coronation at Westminster Abbey, seated among several hundred heads of state, royals from other nations and other guests who were invited to watch Charles and his wife, Camilla, be crowned king and queen. Afterward, she will attend a reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador Jane Hartley.
Jill Biden will also mingle at a Sunday luncheon hosted by Sunak and Murty at their Downing Street residence before her flight back to Washington.
President Biden has received some criticism for skipping the coronation, but the White House has cited precedent for his decision. Dwight Eisenhower, who was president in 1953, did not attend Elizabeth's coronation.
The president and Charles have interacted at global climate events since Biden took office, and during the queen's funeral last year. They also spoke in April when Biden called to say he was sending the first lady to the coronation, and the president expressed interest in meeting with the king in the United Kingdom at a future date, the White House said at the time.
First ladies often stand in for presidents when they can't be present.
“I love seeing the first lady as our representative and I would have been thrilled for any first lady to attend,” said Lindsay Reynolds, who was first lady Melania Trump's White House chief of staff. “I don't think it is a slight in any way for the president to not be attending.”
Most modern-era first ladies, including Jill Biden, have engaged with members of the British royal family because the late queen had met every American president since Eisenhower, except for Lyndon Johnson.
Biden was the 13th and final U.S. leader to meet the queen. They saw each other when he visited England in 2021 with his wife to participate in a Group of Seven world leader summit. At the time, the queen also invited the Bidens to have tea with her at Windsor Castle.
Jill Biden told The Associated Press in a telephone interview after the queen's death that sitting in her living room was like being with one's grandmother.
“And she said, ‘Let me pour the tea,’ and we said, ‘No, no, let us help,’ and she said ‘Oh, no, no, no, I’ll get this. You sit down,’” the first lady said. “And it was just a very special moment with a very special woman.”
During that trip, she and Prince William's wife, Kate, met for the first time at a preschool in southwest England where they participated in a roundtable discussion on the role of early childhood education in life outcomes. They also learned about caring for bunny rabbits.
The first lady also has met William’s brother, Prince Harry, several times through their work and support of military veterans. She has joined Harry for the Invictus Games, an athletic competition he founded for wounded or sick military veterans.
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2023-05-05T11:59:36+00:00
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wcnc.com
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According to the Guttmacher Institute, there were more than 930,000 abortions in 2020 – up 8% from 2017, which was the last time data was collected.
In Idaho, abortions increased 31% – the biggest jump in the West. That state is prepared to ban them if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Other states set to do the same include Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.
In a draft opinion that was leaked to the media, Supreme Court justices rejected the landmark Roe decision and allowed states to ban abortions, but an official ruling has not been issued yet.
Jack Teter of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains said such a change would cause its centers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada to be overwhelmed with out-of-state patients.
“People will call to make an appointment for abortion care or to make an appointment for birth control, and we will be on crisis standards of care,” Teter said. “And we will say, ‘we cannot get you in.’ ”
If Roe falls, Teter says Planned Parenthood centers in Colorado are likely to see patient volumes increase 80% – or by 10,000 patients – in the first year.
In the Mountain West, Wyoming is the only state that saw abortions decrease from 2017 to 2020, according to the Guttmacher report; they dropped 29% over that period.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, the O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West in Montana, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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- Greenes Fence Cedar Raised Garden Bed
- Miracle-Gro Nature’s Care Raised Bed Soil
- Miracle-Gro Raised Bed Plant Food
Gardening is a rewarding activity that has many health benefits. You burn calories, get exposure to vitamin D, strengthen your bones and get a little cardio in. If you’d like your plants to be as healthy and thriving as you are, consider planting a raised bed garden.
Some believe the idea of a raised garden bed originated in medieval times. Others claim it has been around for over 2,000 years. The important takeaway is this method works. It has distinct advantages, and once you try it, you’ll never go back to in-ground gardening. But you have to know what you’re doing to have success. This article will outline what you need to know to have the perfect raised garden.
What is a raised bed garden?
A raised bed garden sits on top of your existing soil. It can be just a mound or it can have sides that make it look like a box. Some raised bed gardens are just a few inches high, while others are several feet high. The bed should be small enough so you can reach every plant without stepping foot in the garden.
3 benefits of having a raised garden bed
Raised garden beds aren’t popular because they look nicer — even though they do — they are desirable because they benefit your plants and help ensure a bountiful growing season.
- A raised bed garden lets you have ideal growing conditions no matter what your native soil is like. It doesn’t matter if you have sandy soil or clay in your yard because a raised garden bed sits on top of your ground and is filled with specially formulated, nutrient-rich soil. This gives you better water retention or better drainage, depending on your needs.
- You get a longer growing season with a raised bed garden. The soil in a raised bed garden warms more quickly than ground-level soil, which means you can plant earlier in the season.
- A raised bed garden offers protection from weeds, insects and other nuisance animals. You can install a weed barrier beneath a raised bed garden to keep weeds and gophers from entering your garden beds from below. The sides can keep insects and small animals from having easy access. And, if you still have a problem with larger animals and birds, you can add deer fencing or netting to your beds to keep them safe.
Tips for making the perfect raised garden bed
Location matters
A raised garden bed must be placed in a strategic location. You can’t just put it wherever you have room. The space must get a minimum of 6-8 hours of sunlight throughout the day. The garden should not be in a low-lying area that collects water. If possible, plant your garden so the rows run north and south as this provides better sunlight coverage.
Use durable materials
If your raised garden bed has sidewalls, which are recommended but not always necessary, use water-resistant, rot-resistant materials that won’t leach chemicals into your beds. Cedar and redwood are the best options, but you can also use materials such as landscaping blocks or retaining wall blocks.
Keep the size manageable
You need to be able to reach every plant without stepping in the garden and without straining your back. For most people, that means not going over 4 feet wide — if you have access to it from both sides. You can, however, make your garden as long as you’d like, though most keep it manageable at 4, 6 or 8 feet long.
Consider the height/depth
If you will be growing plants with deeper root systems, such as tomatoes or asparagus, make sure your bed is raised enough to accommodate those systems. In some instances, you may need to dig into the ground beneath your raised bed to add a little depth. For most plants, however, 12 inches is sufficient.
Fill with nutrient-rich soil
The point of using a raised garden bed is to have optimum conditions. This typically means the native soil won’t work. The best soil is sandy loam, which is loose and rich in organic matter. It is best to fill your bed with soil that is specifically designed for raised garden beds. Alternatively, you can experiment with combinations of potting soil and garden soil, but you might not find the ideal combination for several seasons.
Start with herbs
If this is your first garden, start easy. Herbs are more tolerant of neglect and poor growing conditions, so your chances of success are greater. Once you get a feel for gardening, then you can try more challenging vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, cucumbers and head lettuce.
Water roots, not leaves
Plants drink through their root system, not their leaves. When you water your raised garden bed, it is best to use a drip irrigation system or a soaker hose that is placed at the base of the plants. In short, the wetter your plant leaves are, the more prone they are to disease.
What do I need to buy for a raised-bed garden?
Greenes Fence Cedar Raised Garden Bed
These untreated, chemical-free North American cedar boards are safe for fruit and vegetable gardens. The tool-free assembly means anyone can successfully complete this project with minimal effort.
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Miracle-Gro Nature’s Care Raised Bed Soil
This soil is specially formulated for raised garden beds and requires no mixing. It is filled with organic matter, nutrients and has exceptional moisture-holding power to give your plants everything they need to thrive.
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Miracle-Gro Raised Bed Plant Food
This mix of calcium and vital micronutrients is sufficient to nourish your raised garden plants for up to three months. The formula is suitable for fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.
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Mulch is the secret ingredient in gardening. Earthgro’s mulch moderates soil temperature, prevents weed growth and helps conserve soil moisture.
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Raindrip Automatic Watering Kit
The key to having a thriving garden is getting water to the roots of all the plants. This comprehensive irrigation kit lets you custom design a watering system that drips water precisely where you need it in your raised garden.
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2023-05-13T02:08:53+00:00
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GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Republican incumbent Elise Stefanik has declared victory in the race for New York’s 21st congressional district. Democrat Matt Castelli has conceded the race.
New York’s 21st congressional district includes all Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington Counties, and parts of Herkimer and Saratoga Counties.
This will be Stefanik’s fifth term in the seat. She made the economy, including inflation and energy prices, key parts of her campaign. She is also the Chair of the House Republican Conference.
Castelli ran his campaign primarily as a moderate on most issues. He believed he could get people together to solve the problem of inflation.
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2022-11-09T06:58:51+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/your-local-election-hq/elise-stefanik-declares-victory-in-ny-21/
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — According to prosecutors, Ryan Sawyer Mays was a young, arrogant sailor angry about being assigned to deck duty after failing to become a Navy SEAL — and he made the Navy pay in a big way.
But the prosecution has presented no physical evidence proving that Mays, 21, set the USS Bonhomme Richard on fire, a fact defense lawyers plan to highlight at the sailor’s court martial that is scheduled to start Monday at Naval Base San Diego.
The July 2020 blaze burned for nearly five days and sent an acrid smoke over San Diego, damaging the amphibious assault ship so badly that it had to be scuttled. It marked one of the worst noncombat warship disasters in recent memory.
Mays is charged with aggravated arson and the willful hazarding of a vessel. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Gary Barthel, a civilian lawyer who represented Mays at a preliminary hearing to determine if there was probable cause to send the case to trial, said the Navy judge overseeing that process recommended the case not go to court martial. But Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, the former commander of the San Diego-based U.S. 3rd Fleet, who had the final say, ordered the court martial.
Barthel said the Navy’s case relies largely on the account of a fellow sailor who has acknowledged changing it repeatedly. He said investigators brushed aside the fact that lithium batteries were stored next to highly combustible material such as cardboard boxes, in violation of ship protocol.
Barthel said he offered his services pro bono because he thought Mays would not be court martialed, but he does not have time with his full-time practice to continue to represent the sailor, who is using military counsel. Still, he said he is speaking out because the Navy case is unjust.
“I think there’s some real questions as to whether or not the fire was an arson,” Barthel said. “And if it were deemed an arson, there are questions about whether Ryan Mays started this fire.”
The prosecution’s witness, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenji Velasco, blamed his nervousness for the changes to his story and said during the preliminary hearing that he was now “100 percent” sure that he saw Mays descend to the ship’s lower vehicle storage area on the day of the fire.
Neither military defense counsel nor the prosecution could be reached for comment.
Barthel believes the Navy is using Mays as a scapegoat rather than admit it was solely the mismanagement by senior officers that led to the loss of the billion-dollar vessel, or acknowledge that they pinned the blame on the wrong guy.
While investigators said Mays set the fire, a Navy report last year concluded that the inferno was preventable and unacceptable, and that there were lapses in training, coordination, communications, fire preparedness, equipment maintenance and overall command and control.
Navy leaders disciplined more than 20 senior officers and sailors in connection with what it described as widespread leadership failures that contributed to the disaster. The Navy spread blame across a wide range of ranks and responsibilities and directly faulted the ship’s three top officers.
The ship was undergoing a two-year, $250 million upgrade pierside in San Diego when the fire broke out. About 115 sailors were on board, and nearly 60 were treated for heat exhaustion, smoke inhalation and minor injuries. The failure to extinguish or contain the fire led to temperatures exceeding 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, melting sections of the ship into molten metal that flowed into other parts of the ship.
Retired Navy Capt. Lawrence B. Brennan, an adjunct professor at Admiralty and International Maritime Law Fordham Law School, said the prosecution has its work cut out for it.
“There are questions about identification of the people in the vicinity of the fire and possible causes other than arson,” he said in an email to The Associated Press. “Moreover, the conflagration and firefighting efforts damaged, if not destroyed, the crime scene and crucial evidence.”
The court martial is scheduled to last two weeks.
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2022-09-19T07:18:08+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-trial-to-start-for-sailor-accused-of-igniting-navy-warship/
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Aris Mining Corporation (Aris Mining or the Company) (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: TPRFF) announces it has filed an updated Preliminary Feasibility Study technical report for its Marmato expansion project pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (the Technical Report). The Technical Report has an effective date of June 30, 2022, and supports the disclosure made by the Company in its November 14, 2022 news release. The Technical Report is available on Aris Mining's website at www.aris-mining.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Aris Mining is a Canadian company led by an executive team with a track record of creating value through building globally relevant mining companies. In Colombia, Aris Mining operates several high-grade underground mines at its Segovia Operations and the Marmato Mine, which together produced 230,000 ounces of gold in 2021. Aris Mining also operates the Soto Norte joint venture, where environmental licensing is advancing to develop a new underground gold, silver and copper mine. In Guyana, Aris Mining is advancing the Toroparu Project, a large-scale gold/copper project. Aris Mining plans to pursue acquisition and other growth opportunities to unlock value creation from scale and diversification. Aris Mining promotes the formalization of small-scale mining as this process enables all miners to operate in a legal, safe and responsible manner that protects them and the environment.
Additional information on Aris Mining can be found at www.aris-mining.com and www.sedar.com.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" or forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements relating to the Company's plans and strategies are forward-looking. When used herein, forward looking terminology such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "intend", "believe", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent AIF and in the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. The Company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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2022-11-24T05:46:51+00:00
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/11/23/aris-mining-files-national-instrument-43-101-technical-report-its-updated-marmato-expansion-pfs/
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)Jacob Ognacevic had 18 points in Lipscomb’s 82-77 victory against Navy on Wednesday.
Ognacevic added five rebounds for the Bisons (5-2). Derrin Boyd scored 18 points, going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from distance, and 6 for 7 from the line. Ahsan Asadullah went 7 of 14 from the field to finish with 14 points, while adding 10 rebounds.
Tyler Nelson finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Midshipmen (5-2). Daniel Deaver added 16 points and seven rebounds and Mac MacDonald had 14 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2022-12-01T23:23:40+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/ognacevic-has-18-lipscomb-knocks-off-navy-82-77/
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Tuesday, Dec. 13, bystanders gathered around the site where a statue of confederate general A.P. Hill had previously stood for over 130 years prior to its removal on Monday, Dec. 12. On the second day of the removal process, onlookers watched as crews — along with a descendant of Hill — unearthed Hill’s remains.
After hours of digging through rocks, dirt and debris that rested below A.P. Hill’s memorial, crews uncovered the general’s remains — using a tarp and trucks to shield the view from spectators.
The A.P. Hill monument represented the last city-owned confederate statue to be taken down in Richmond. As resident Devin Curtis watched the removal unfold, he noted the significance of this milestone in Richmond history.
“I feel like the city is trying to do what they can do to make up for all the mistakes that were made,” Curtis said. “When I saw that statue come down, it showed me how far my city has come.”
This monument was unique compared to other confederate statues that were previously removed. Its dual status as a statue and burial site sparked controversy and delayed its removal. After extensive discourse, officials determined Hill’s remains would be taken to a battlefield in Culpeper. However, there is still debate over where the statue itself will end up.
The city of Richmond planned for the the statue to be displayed in the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, but indirect descendants of A.P. Hill contested that decision. These individuals claim to see the statue as a family headstone and a grave-marker for their relative. Therefore, they feel it is more appropriate that the figure remain with Hill’s remains and also be transported to the Culpeper site.
Curtis is hopeful the city gets its way, and anyone who wants to see the statue in the future will have to see it in the Black History Museum.
“It forces them to go inside of a museum to learn about the other side, too,” Curtis said.
There were moments of silence on the second day of the statue’s removal process, but there were also loud moments of dispute. Tensions escalated, peaking around noon, when bystanders — including Curtis — confronted other spectators who wore “Sons of Confederate Veterans” merchandise sporting the Confederate flag. Curtis explained that he feels the symbols is highly offensive, and hurtful to many people — particularly black individuals — across the community.
“I asked them a simple question,” Curtis said. “I asked ‘what does that flag represent to you?’ Because to my people it represents a lot of hate.”
A descendant of A.P. Hill who had been helping with the removal process climbed from the memorial site underground when he heard the commotion. He argued that the removal was not the time nor place for discussion. Curtis responded by saying he showed up to educate the community.
“Some people out here understand what it represents, and some people are tired of it too,” Curtis said. “But you still got a few people out here that are not ready for that change. They don’t understand that change, because they fear that change.”
The statue of A.P. Hill was removed on Monday, Dec. 12, but an ongoing legal battle between the city of Richmond and descendants of A.P. Hill continues to hinder commitment to a final home of the statue. For now, the statue will remain in storage.
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2022-12-14T00:20:01+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/tensions-rise-on-day-2-of-a-p-hill-statue-removal-remains-recovered/
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Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin tested the scoreboard lights while lighting up Springfield 56-13 in an Illinois high school football matchup on September 2.
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin darted in front of Springfield 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Cyclones' offense breathed fire in front for a 42-6 lead over the Senators at halftime.
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin stormed to a 56-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the fourth quarter, with neither team scoring.
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2022-09-04T04:54:47+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon shot down an unknown object flying in U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska on Friday, White House officials said.
The object was flying at about 40,000 feet and posed a “reasonable threat” to the safety of civilian flights, said John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman.
Kirby said that President Joe Biden ordered the military to down the object, which he described as roughly the size of a small car. No other details about what it was were immediately provided.
The object fell into U.S. waters. The development comes after the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon on Saturday. Officials are still recovering debris from that object, shot down off the coast of South Carolina.
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2023-02-10T19:58:13+00:00
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Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program
$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited a foreclosed, run-down home in Wauwatosa Thursday to promote a county initiative to rehab taxed-foreclosed homes for affordable housing stock.
In 2022, County Executive David Crowley signed off on a $19 million plan to use federal COVID-19 stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support affordable housing around the county. Part of that spending allocation included $3 million for a program to rehabilitate tax-foreclosed properties and then sell them at affordable prices to new homeowners. Then, U.S. Sen. Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore got an additional $5 million for the effort included in the 2023 federal spending bill.
With $8 million, the new county program will not only refurbish these homes, get them back on the tax rolls and increase affordable housing opportunities for Milwaukee families, but it will also give people incarcerated at the Community Reintegration Center (CRC) an opportunity to learn a skilled trade.
Ezekiel Community Development Corp. is a non-profit contractor that works with the county’s Community Reintegration Center (CRC) on its Opportunity Knocks program giving people work experience rehabbing homes while they’re still incarcerated.
Jim Gaillard, vice president of Ezekiel, went on a tour of a foreclosed property with Crowley, Baldwin, Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride and Supervisor Shawn Rolland Thursday. As Gaillard pointed out all the work the dilapidated property needed, he noted that the elected officials may look at the house and see an opportunity for “nice, affordable decent housing.” But when he looks at it, he sees an “opportunity for about seven to 10 tradespeople.”
Gaillard said his organization has had a lot of success training the people incarcerated at the CRC, noting that many of them have gone on to work for other companies and some even work for Ezekiel now.
County Executive Crowley has often stated that affordable housing stock is critical to the county’s mission to become the healthiest in Wisconsin. And while the foreclosure renovation program will support that goal, Crowley noted, “This is not going to solve our problem is housing.”
“We need more partners,” Crowley said. “We need to really tackle this, bringing more of our federal partners, bringing the state as well as bringing the private sector to the table to figure out how do we solve this problem moving forward, because it’s not going away anytime soon.”
Sen. Baldwin said she hears affordable housing concerns in every part of the state, and explained that she was able to secure $5 million, making up the majority of the funding for the program, thanks to a recent change in congressional rules.
In 2021 a decade-old moratorium on “congressionally directed spending” was lifted. This prevented members of Congress from “earmarking” funding for specific projects. These earmarks are sometimes referred to as “pork.” Instead, they would have to lobby federal agencies for funding. “I will say, from my perspective, that there’s no more being spent because we do some congressionally directed spending, what’s happening is the decision and the direction is coming from me or one of my house counterparts, whose fingers are on the pulse of the needs of our communities,” Baldwin said.
Mayor McBride explained that, like everywhere else, it can be exceedingly difficult to build affordable housing in Wauwatosa, noting that one project the city is working on now has five different types of subsidy built into the financing. “Every municipality has a need,” he said, “and we need help from the state and the federal government to do what needs to be done.”
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2023-04-07T17:46:55+00:00
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In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders discuss observations from 2023 spring training in Scottsdale.
What young prospects have stood out so far? Who can help prop up the Colorado bullpen in 2023? How is the Rockies’ rotation shaping up early on, and what’s to make of Kyle Freeland’s assertion that the club “can’t accept losing anymore”? What else has happened at Salt River Fields that fans need to know ahead of Saturday’s Cactus League opener?
Plus, a conversation with veteran closer Daniel Bard in a packed show.
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2023-02-24T23:30:29+00:00
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denverpost.com
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https://www.denverpost.com/2023/02/24/rockies-podcast-spring-training-observations-daniel-bard/
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BULL HOLLOW, Okla. (AP) — Ryan Mackey quietly sang a sacred Cherokee verse as he pulled a handful of tobacco out of a zip-close bag. Reaching over a barbed wire fence, he scattered the leaves onto the pasture where a growing herd of bison — popularly known as American buffalo — grazed in northeastern Oklahoma.
The offering represented a reverent act of thanksgiving, the 45-year-old explained, and a desire to forge a divine connection with the animals, his ancestors and the Creator.
“When tobacco is used in the right way, it’s almost like a contract is made between you and the spirit — the spirit of our Creator, the spirit of these bison,” Mackey said as a strong wind rumbled across the grassy field. “Everything, they say, has a spiritual aspect. Just like this wind, we can feel it in our hands, but we can’t see it.”
Decades after the last bison vanished from their tribal lands, the Cherokee Nation is part of a nationwide resurgence of Indigenous people seeking to reconnect with the humpbacked, shaggy-haired animals that occupy a crucial place in centuries-old tradition and belief.
Since 1992 the federally chartered InterTribal Buffalo Council has helped relocate surplus bison from locations such as Badlands National Park in South Dakota, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona to 82 member tribes in 20 states.
“Collectively those tribes manage over 20,000 buffalo on tribal lands,” said Troy Heinert, a Rosebud Sioux Tribe member who serves as executive director of the InterTribal Buffalo Council, based in Rapid City, South Dakota. “Our goal and mission is to restore buffalo back to Indian country for that cultural and spiritual connection that Indigenous people have with the buffalo.”
Centuries ago, an estimated 30 million to 60 million bison roamed the vast Great Plains of North America, from Canada to Texas. But by 1900, European settlers had driven the species to near extinction, hunting them en masse for their prized skins and often leaving the carcasses to rot on the prairie.
“It’s important to recognize the history that Native people had with buffalo and how buffalo were nearly decimated. … Now with the resurgence of the buffalo, often led by Native nations, we’re seeing that spiritual and cultural awakening as well that comes with it,” said Heinert, who is a South Dakota state senator.
Historically, Indigenous people hunted and used every part of the bison: for food, clothing, shelter, tools and ceremonial purposes. They did not regard the bison as a mere commodity, however, but rather as beings closely linked to people.
“Many tribes viewed them as a relative,” Heinert said. “You’ll find that in the ceremonies and language and songs.”
Rosalyn LaPier, an Indigenous writer and scholar who grew up on the Blackfeet Nation’s reservation in Montana, said there are different mythological origin stories for bison among the various peoples of the Great Plains.
“Depending on what Indigenous group you’re talking to, the bison originated in the supernatural realm and ended up on Earth for humans to use,” said LaPier, an environmental historian and ethnobotanist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “And there’s usually some sort of story of how humans were taught to hunt bison and kill bison and harvest them.”
Her Blackfeet tribe, for example, believes there are three realms: the sky world, the below world — that is, Earth — and the underwater world. Tribal lore, LaPier says, holds that the Blackfeet were vegetarians until an orphaned bison slipped out of the underwater world in human form and was taken in by two caring humans. As a result, the underwater bison’s divine leader allowed more to come to Earth to be hunted and eaten.
In Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation, one of the largest Native American tribes with 437,000 registered members, had a few bison on its land in the 1970s. But they disappeared.
It wasn’t until 40 years later that the tribe’s contemporary herd was begun, when a large cattle trailer — driven by Heinert — arrived in fall 2014 with 38 bison from Badlands National Park. It was greeted by emotional songs and prayers from tribe’s people.
“I can still remember the dew that was on the grass and the songs of the birds that were in the trees. … I could feel the hope and the pride in the Cherokee people that day,” Heinert said.
Since then, births and additional bison transplants from various locations have boosted the population to about 215. The herd roams a 500-acre (2-square kilometer) pasture in Bull Hollow, an unincorporated area of Delaware County about 70 miles (113 kilometers) northeast of Tulsa, near the small town of Kenwood.
For now, the Cherokee are not harvesting the animals, whose bulls can weigh up to 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms) and stand 6 feet tall (nearly 2 meters), as leaders focus on growing the herd. But bison, a lean protein, could serve in the future as a food source for Cherokee schools and nutrition centers, said Bryan Warner, the tribe’s deputy principal chief.
“Our hope is really not just for food sovereignty’s sake but to really reconnect our citizens back in a spiritual way,” said Warner, a member of a United Methodist church.
That reconnection in turn leads to discussions about other fauna, he added, from rabbits and turtles to quail and doves.
“All these different animals — it puts you more in tune with nature,” he said as bison sauntered through a nearby pond. “And then essentially it puts you more in tune with yourself, because we all come from the same dirt that these animals are formed from — from our Creator.”
Originally from the southeastern United States, the Cherokee were forced to relocate to present-day Oklahoma in 1838 after gold was discovered in their ancestral lands. The 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) removal, known as the Trail of Tears, claimed nearly 4,000 lives through sickness and harsh travel conditions.
While bison are more associated with Great Plains tribes than those with roots on the East Coast, the newly arrived Cherokee had connections with a slightly smaller subspecies, according to Mackey. The animals on the tribe’s lands today are not direct descendants, he explained, but close cousins with which the tribe is able to have a spiritual bond.
“We don’t speak the same language as the bison,” Mackey said. “But when you sit with them and spend time with them, relationships can be built on … other means than just language alone: sharing experiences, sharing that same space and just having a feeling of respect. Your body language changes when you have respect for someone or something.”
Mackey grew up with Pentecostal roots on his father’s side and Baptist on his mother’s. He still occasionally attends church, but finds more meaning in Cherokee ceremonial practices.
“Even if (tribal members) are raised in church or in synagogue or wherever they choose to worship, their elders are Cherokee elders,” he said. “And this idea of relationship and respect and guardianship — with the land, with the Earth, with all those things that reside on it — it’s passed down. It still pervades our identity as Cherokee people.”
That’s why he believes the bison’s return to Cherokee lands is so important.
“The bison aren’t just meat,” he said. “They represent abundance and health and strength.”
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2022-11-22T21:04:33+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-bisons-relocation-to-native-lands-revives-a-spiritual-bond/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address seeking to overcome pessimism in the country and concerns about his own leadership.
His speech before a politically divided Congress comes Tuesday night as the nation struggles to make sense of confounding cross-currents at home and abroad — economic uncertainty, a wearying war in Ukraine, growing tensions with China among them — and warily sizes up Biden’s fitness for a likely reelection bid.
The president will stand at the House rostrum at a time when just a quarter of U.S. adults say things in the country are headed in the right direction, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About three-quarters say things are on the wrong track. And a majority of Democrats don’t want Biden to seek another term.
Biden will aim to confront those sentiments head on, aides said, while at the same time trying to avoid sounding insensitive to Americans’ concerns.
Brian Deese, director of the National Economic Council, said Biden would “acknowledge and meet American people where they are,” adding that their “economic anxiety is real.”
“I think the core message is: We have to make more progress, but people should feel optimism,” he added.
Chapman University presidential historian Luke Nichter said the closest parallel to Biden’s present circumstance may be the 1960s, when global uncertainty met domestic disquiet. Biden, he said, has an opportunity to be a “calming presence” for the country.
“Usually we’re looking for an agenda: ‘Here’s what he plans to do.’ I don’t know that that’s really realistic,” Nichter said. “I think Americans’ expectations are pretty low of what Congress is actually going to achieve. And so I think right now, sentiment and tone, and helping Americans feel better about their circumstances, I think are going to go a long way.”
The setting for Biden’s speech will be markedly different than a year ago, when it was Democratic stalwart Nancy Pelosi seated behind him as speaker. She’s been replaced by GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and it’s unclear what kind of reception restive Republican will give the Democratic president.
With COVID-19 restrictions now lifted, the White House and legislators from both parties are inviting guests designed to drive home political messages with their presence in the House chamber. The parents of Tyre Nichols, who was severely beaten by police officers in Memphis and later died, are among those expected to be in the audience.
Biden is shifting his sights after spending his first two years pushing through major bills such as the bipartisan infrastructure package, a bill to promote high-tech manufacturing and climate legislations. With Republicans now in control of the House, Biden is turning his focus to implementing the massive laws and making sure voters credit him for the improvements rather than crafting major new initiatives.
It’s largely by necessity. Biden faces a newly empowered GOP that is itching to undo many of his achievements and vowing to pursue a multitude of investigations — including looking into the recent discoveries of classified documents from his time as vice president at his home and former office.
At the same time, Biden will need to find a way to work across the aisle to raise the federal debt limit by this summer and keep the government funded. Biden has insisted that he won’t negotiate on meeting the country’s debt obligations; Republicans have been equally adamant that Biden must make spending concessions.
One the eve of the president’s address, McCarthy challenged Biden to come to the negotiating table with House Republicans to slash spending as part of a deal to raise the debt ceiling.
“Mr. President, it’s time to get to work,” McCarthy said in remarks from the speaker’s balcony at the Capitol.
While hopes for large-scale bipartisanship are slim, Biden was set to reissue his 2022 appeal for Congress to get behind his “unity agenda” of actions to address the opioid epidemic, mental health, veterans’ health and fighting cancer.
The speech comes days after Biden ordered the military to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew brazenly across the country, captivating the nation and serving as a reminder of tense relations between the two global powers.
Last year’s address occured just days after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine and as many in the West doubted Kyiv’s ability to withstand the onslaught. Over the past year, the U.S. and other allies have sent tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to bolster Ukraine’s defenses. Now, Biden must make the case — both at home and abroad — for sustaining that coalition as the war drags on.
“The president will really want to reinforce just what a significant accomplishment has already been achieved and then to reinforce how much more has to be done, how we are committed to doing it, and how we will ask for a bipartisan basis the U.S. Congress to join us in doing that work,” national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday.
While COVID-19 has eased at home, Biden will turn his sights to other national ills, including the deadly opioid epidemic, gun violence and police abuses.
The president spent much of the weekend into Monday reviewing speech drafts with aides at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland.
Senior White House adviser Anita Dunn will preview broad themes of Biden’s address to Democratic lawmakers throughout the day on Tuesday, starting with a breakfast with House Democrats on Capitol Hill.
McCarthy called on Biden to embrace the Republican effort to put the nation’s finances on a path toward a balanced budget, which would require deep and politically unpopular reductions in federal spending that Biden and Democrats have vehemently resisted.
“We must move towards a balanced budget and insist on genuine accountability for every dollar we spend,” McCarthy said.
He insisted cuts to Medicare and Social Security, the popular health and retirement programs primarily for older Americans, were “off the table” in any budget negotiation. The GOP leader also said “defaulting on our debt is not an option.”
The White House has insisted Republicans cannot be trusted to protect the programs and blasted Republicans for “threatening to actively throw our economy into a tailspin with a default” by putting conditions on the debt limit.
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VIDEO: Rail workers stop train to rescue 3-year-old from tracks
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A railroad conductor in New York sprinted to scoop up a 3-year-old boy who had wandered dangerously close to the electrified third rail, officials said this week.
Engineer William Kennedy, who was operating a southbound train on April 6, was the first to spot the boy on Metro-North Railroad tracks near Tarrytown, north of New York City, and sent out an emergency radio message, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said in a news release.
“There’s a little kid north of you guys,” someone can be heard saying in a video released by the MTA, addressing the crew of an approaching northbound train.
The video shows the northbound train proceeding slowly until the crew can spot the child. Assistant conductor Marcus Higgins jumps down from the train, grabs the boy from a cover on top of the third rail and carries him to safety.
Meanwhile, the MTA said, two additional railroad employees on their way to help spotted the child’s sobbing mother and sister on a street corner. The family was reunited at the Tarrytown station. The video shows the mother hugging her child.
Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi said the boy’s grateful mother told the railroad workers that her son is autistic and non-verbal.
“These fine team members embodied the qualities we want our employees to exhibit while on duty: alert, responsive, knowledgeable and helpful,” Rinaldi said.
Higgins added, “In the heat of the moment when you see a child in this situation, your first instinct is to make sure they’re safe. I’m glad our crew was there and able to help.”
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2023-04-27T21:09:37+00:00
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Armaan Franklin scored 20 points and Ben Vander Plas added 15 points and seven rebounds as No. 13 Virginia controlled from the opening minutes and defeated Florida State 67-58 on Saturday.
Franklin, a senior guard, averages 11.4 points per game but had 13 points by halftime as Virginia cruised to its third straight win. The Indiana transfer is 50 points shy of 1,000 for his career.
The Cavaliers (13-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) made 11 of 22 3-pointers, the fifth time in 16 games they have connected on 10 or more from beyond the arc. Florida State (5-13, 3-4) has struggled with its perimeter defense, giving up 14 3s in a loss at Wake Forest on Wednesday.
Matthew Cleveland recorded a double-double for the seventh straight game, a feat no Seminole has achieved since Reggie Royals in the 1971-72 season. He had a basket in the final minute to finish with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Freshman forward Cameron Corhen added 15 points for the Seminoles, who lost at home for the first time in ACC play.
Vander Plas shot 6 of 10 from the floor, including 3 of 6 on 3s.
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2023-01-15T00:21:02+00:00
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NMPED releases data from 2021-22 school year via new website
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Months ago, standardized testing showed only 25% of third through twelfth graders were proficient in math, and just 34% were proficient in language arts. Now, new numbers show even more widespread concern.
Data released by the New Mexico Public Education Department Tuesday shows more than 200 schools will need some kind of extra intervention. However, there is a new tool allowing parents to look up their child’s school’s progress.
“What it does is it gives us a snapshot in how students were doing as they were coming out of the pandemic and coming back to school,” said Dr. Arsenio Romero, NMPED secretary.
NMPED has launched NMVistas.org to share that snapshot with the public. Data currently on the site reflects the 2021-22 school year.
“We saw, in many places, the outcomes for students decrease, and that would be either outcomes academically, it could be issues with graduation rates, it could be issues with attendance,” Romero said.
Out of 852 public schools in the state, 218 schools were designated as needing some kind of support.
“Some of those supports are going to be around providing professional development,” Romero said. “It’s going to be around providing curriculum and training. It’s going to be around providing leadership development for both principals and superintendents.”
Romero said schools will work with the state to create plans meeting their needs.
“Because not one recipe works everywhere, we want to be able to very specifically target the needs that individual school has,” Romero said.
While it’s clear many schools will need help, the majority of New Mexico schools managed to hold steady or show improvement coming out of the pandemic.
Schools performing in the top 25% are recognized as “spotlight” schools, but even those schools have to work with their districts to develop a plan for improvement.
“Our goal is to make sure that every student graduates, every student is a proficient reader, every student is proficient in math, and we still have some work to do as a state to be able to do that,” Romero said.
The PED secretary said the goal o putting this information out there is to be transparent with families, and to get better results for students.
“This is in no way meant to be a punitive measure,” he said. “This is meant to be informative for parents and students and for educators across the state.”
Here’s a breakdown of school designations provided by PED:
- Total schools in Vistas: 852
- Spotlight: 194
- Traditional: 440
- TSI: 4
- ATSI: 109
- CSI: 74
- MRI: 31
Schools can receive designations for earning top scores or be identified as needing support.
- New Mexico Spotlight School
Schools scoring above the 75th percentile - Traditional Support School
Schools scoring above the threshold for support and improvement - Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)
Public Schools (Title I and non-Title I) with one or more student groups that meet the state’s definition of consistently underperforming - Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI)
Public Schools (Title I) with one or more student groups performing as poorly as the lowest performing 5 percent of Title I schools identified for CSI - Comprehensive Support and Improvement Student Group
Title I schools that were previously identified for additional targeted support and improvement and that did not meet the statewide criteria for exiting ATSI status within the number of years determined by the state - Comprehensive Support School and Improvement Graduation Rate
All public high schools in the state (Title I) with a four-year graduation rate below 66.67% for at least two out of the past three years - Comprehensive Support School and Improvement Low Performing
Schools scoring in the bottom 5% of all Title I schools - More Rigorous Intervention (MRI)
If a CSI School does not satisfy exit criteria within the identification cycle, they are identified as MRI
To visit the NMVistas website, click here. The testing data from this past spring will go live in August. Final overall data for the last school year, including graduation rates, will be available in January.
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2023-06-20T23:28:54+00:00
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kob.com
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https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/nmped-releases-data-from-2021-22-school-year-via-new-website/
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Many people are spending Tuesday and Wednesday getting those last-minute grocery items so they’re ready to prepare a big feast on Thanksgiving Day. But there’s an important reminder for those who shop at Hy-Vee stores this holiday week.
“The week of, it’s the Super Bowl,” Sioux Falls Hy-Vee District Store Manager Matt Heldenbrand said.
It’s one of the biggest weeks of grocery shopping all year.
“It’s very busy and so is the parking lot,” Sioux Falls grocery shopper Cheryl Hagena said.
You can expect to see plenty of people filling the aisles as you’re out getting the last items on your list.
“Just some extra things like sherbet for the punch,” Hagena said. “I’ve got the basics at home, but just in case.”
“Thanksgiving week is always a crazy week for us here at Hy-Vee, lots going on, lots of trucks, lots of stocking and taking care of our customers,” Heldenbrand said. “A lot of the things people are buying now is your cranberry, your marshmallows, all of your side dishes.”
But this year as you’re out doing the busy Thanksgiving week shopping, make sure you don’t forget the gravy or the cranberry sauce because Hy-Vee stores won’t be open for those last minute purchases.
“We’re closed this year on Thanksgiving, it’s the first time ever for Hy-Vee to do that,” Heldenbrand said. “We’re making a commitment to take a lot better care of our employees, this is one way to show them we care about them and our employees and the free time they have to spend with their families.”
All Hy-Vee stores will close Wednesday at 11 p.m. and won’t open again until Friday morning, a welcome holiday break for employees during this busy week.
“Being closed on Thanksgiving is just an opportunity for us to show that Hy-Vee is here to take care of customers but also our employees,” Heldenbrand said.
“I think it’s a good thing, every store should do that,” Hagena said.
Shoppers like Hagena say it just means you have to be a little more vigilant while you’re out shopping Wednesday.
“A list, a good list will help,” Hagena said.
Your last chance to make a Hy-Vee Aisles online order ahead of Thanksgiving is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., for a 7 p.m. pickup.
While all Hy-Vee stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, people ordering catered Thanksgiving meals can still pick those up Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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2022-11-23T05:00:05+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/your-money-matters/hy-vee-stores-to-close-on-thanksgiving-day/
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — The killing of a woman at an annual political event in Sweden earlier this month is now being investigated as an act of terror, authorities said.
Sweden’s domestic security agency, known by its acronym SAPO, said that the 32-year-old man who is in custody over the July 6 knife attack is now suspected of “terrorist crimes through murder,” meaning SAPO has now taken over the investigation.
Agency spokesman Gabriel Wernstedt told Swedish broadcaster SVT on Monday that “information has emerged that has led to the new suspicions.” Wernstedt declined to give further details.
The suspect, identified by Swedish media as Theodor Engström, was detained on the spot, and has confessed to the killing. SVT reported he has links to the neo-Nazi group NMR, the Nordic Resistance Movement.
The victim, 64-year-old Ing-Marie Wiselgren, was a medical doctor and psychiatric coordinator for Sweden’s municipalities and regions.
There is no other suspect in the case, SAPO said Monday.
The Almedalen Week is an annual event attended by leading politicians from different parties, lobbyists, pressure groups and interested members of the public. It takes place in and around Almedalen, a park in Visby, the main town of the island of Gotland, and features debates that are more informal than the ones in parliament.
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2022-07-13T04:18:58+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/fatal-stabbing-at-sweden-annual-event-now-labeled-as-terror/
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. ("MPT") (NYSE: MPW) between March 1, 2022 and February 22, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 12, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased MPT securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the MPT class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12794 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 12, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: Throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. ("Prospect"), which is MPT's third largest tenant and leases and operates 13 of MPT's facilities, was facing significant pressures affecting the profitability of its Pennsylvania properties; (2) as a result, there was a significant risk that Prospect would be unable to meet its rental obligations owed to MPT; (3) "given the elongated timing of the Pennsylvania recovery," the Company was reasonably likely to record an impairment charge to the real estate value of the Pennsylvania properties; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendant's positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Tomorrow’s ‘Top Gun’ might have drone wingman, use AI
FARNBOROUGH, England — Movie fighter pilots are depicted as highly trained military aviators with the skills and experience to defeat adversaries in thrilling aerial dogfights. New technologies, though, are set to redefine what it means to be a “Top Gun.” Algorithms, data and machines are taking on a bigger role in the cockpit. Such changes are hinted at in the movie “Top Gun: Maverick.” The future for fighter pilots was on display this week at the Farnborough International Airshow, near London. Drones have been used extensively in the war between Russia and Ukraine and other modern conflicts. At the Farnborough show, experts said the future of air warfare is likely to be manned and unmanned aircraft working together.
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Slump for tech chops off chunk of Wall Street’s winning week
NEW YORK — Wall Street gave back some of its strong gains from the week on Friday following discouraging readings on the global economy and another slew of profit reports from big U.S. companies. The S&P 500 lost nearly 1%, ending a three-day rally that had carried it back to its highest level since early June. The Nasdaq led the market lower with a drop of almost 2% following weaker-than-expected profit reports from tech-oriented companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up better, in large part because constituent American Express gave an encouraging earnings report. Treasury yields slumped.
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Twitter, in Musk fight, posts surprising drop in revenue
LONDON — Twitter is reporting a quarterly loss as revenue slipped even as user numbers climbed. The social media company’s latest quarterly earnings figures Friday offered a glimpse into how the social media business has performed during a months-long negotiation with billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk over whether he will take over the company. Twitter lost $270 million in the April-June period after revenue slipped 1% to $1.18 billion, reflecting ad industry headwinds and uncertainty” over Musk’s acquisition bid. The number of daily active users rose 16.6% to 237.8 million compared with the same period a year before.
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Jay Carney, Amazon’s top policy exec, leaves for Airbnb
NEW YORK — The top policy and communications executive at Amazon and a one-time White House spokesman has been named the head of policy at Airbnb. It is just the latest high-profile departure for Amazon. It comes as the e-commerce giant is facing a shifting consumer landscape and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Jay Carney served as the press secretary for President Barack Obama. Airbnb said Friday that he will join its executive team and work with co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky. Earlier this month, the chief executive of Amazon’s consumer business who built the company’s massive warehouse operation left the company after 23 years. Two of Amazon’s senior Black leaders also left the company last month.
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Hyundai exec vows to improve company’s safety track record
DETROIT — Clogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years. Now, Hyundai, the larger of the two affiliated Korean automakers, has promoted its North American safety chief to global status — an implicit acknowledgment by the company that it needs to address safety in a more robust way. The executive, Brian Latouf, who joined Hyundai in 2019 after 27 years at General Motors, says he will focus on data analysis and testing to detect problems earlier and fix them.
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German government agrees on bailout for energy supplier
BERLIN — The German government will take a roughly 30% stake in energy supplier Uniper as part of a rescue package prompted by surging prices for natural gas and reduced Russian deliveries. Uniper, which has been Germany’s biggest importer of Russian gas, asked for a bailout two weeks ago. The rescue package announced Friday will result in higher prices for consumers. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says a levy for gas customers will start in September or October that could add up to 200 to 300 euros per year to the bill for a family of four. Uniper says a sharp reduction in Russian gas in recent weeks has forced it to buy substitute supplies at significantly higher prices.
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Russia’s central bank slashes rate, saying inflation slows
MOSCOW — The Russian central bank diverged from its Western counterparts by slashing its key interest rate just a month after dropping it to where it was before the country sent troops into Ukraine. The bank on Friday lowered its key rate by 1.5 percentage points, to 8%, saying consumer prices are still easing partly because consumer demand has been falling. It says inflation expectations have “significantly decreased,” while a decline in business activity was slower than expected in June. As sanctions have led to economic isolation, the central bank has managed to stabilize the currency and financial system by preventing money from leaving Russia and forcing exporters to exchange most of their foreign earnings into rubles.
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Volkswagen CEO will step down by Sept. 1
VIENNA — Volkswagen has announced that the CEO of the German automaker is stepping down. The company said Friday that Herbert Diess will depart as of Sept. 1 “by mutual consent” with the board. His contract was set to expire in 2025. Diess presided over the automaker at a time of significant change in the industry, including a shift toward producing more electric vehicles. Oliver Blume, who is now CEO of Porsche, will succeed Diess.
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The S&P 500 dropped 37.32 points, or 0.9%, to 3,961.63. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 137.61 points, or 0.4%, to 31,899.29. The Nasdaq shed 225.50 points, or 1.9%, to 11,834.11. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies lost 29.81 points, or 1.6%, to 1,806.88.
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2022-07-22T22:50:17+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/business-highlights-grain-deal-tech-stock-slump/2022/07/22/407819ba-0a0c-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html
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A Littleton police officer credited with fending off a gunman and helping save a fellow officer during a 2021 shooting on Wednesday received the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer.
President Joe Biden honored Corporal Jeffrey Farmer and eight others with the medals in a White House ceremony Wednesday morning.
Farmer was honored "for his rapid action to save the life of a fellow officer who had been grievously wounded, persevering through his own injuries and under grave threat to his own life," according to the message read during Wednesday's ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
"Corporal Farmer displayed courage, poise and uncommon loyalty to his fellow police officer."
Farmer was the first to arrive at the scene of a shooting in September of 2021 in the area of W. Powers Avenue and S. Bannock Street in Littleton. A 911 caller had reported seeing someone reach an arm out of a car and fire three shots.
Farmer and Littleton officer David Snook chased the suspect to a nearby apartment, where the suspect began firing at them. Farmer returned fire from the apartment doorstep.
Snook was hit multiple times but would survive. Farmer sustained a knee injury during the exchange.
Among the other recipients Wednesday were two New York Police Department officers ambushed and killed responding to a 911 call, and the rookie cop who took down the gunman.
NYPD officer Wilbert Mora and his police partner Jason Rivera were shot Jan. 21, 2022, while responding to a call about a family dispute in a Harlem apartment. A rookie, Sumit Sulan, shot and killed the gunman, ending the deadly encounter moments after it began.
Biden also honored officers from Ohio and Texas and three members of the FDNY.
Last year, 15 officers received the honor for eight different incidents between 2019-2021.
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2023-05-17T20:06:43+00:00
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koaa.com
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https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/littleton-pd-corporal-among-9-honored-with-medal-of-valor
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FTX founder Bankman-Fried to make 1st US court appearance
By LARRY NEUMEISTER
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was expected to make his initial U.S. court appearance Thursday on charges that he swindled investors and looted customer deposits on his FTX trading platform.
Bankman-Fried, arrested in the Bahamas last week, was flown to New York late Wednesday after deciding not to challenge his extradition.
While he was in the air, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan announced that two of Bankman-Fried’s closest business associates had also been charged and had secretly pleaded guilty.
Carolyn Ellison, 28, the former chief executive of Bankman-Fried’s trading firm, Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, 29, who co-founded FTX, pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud, securities fraud and commodities fraud.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a video statement that both were cooperating with investigators and had agreed to assist in any prosecution. He warned others who enabled the alleged fraud to come forward.
“If you participated in misconduct at FTX or Alameda, now is the time to get ahead of it,” he said. “We are moving quickly, and our patience is not eternal.”
Prosecutors and regulators contend that Bankman-Fried, 30, was at the center of several illegal schemes to use customer and investor money for personal gain. He faces the possibility of decades in prison if convicted on all counts.
In a series of interviews before his arrest, Bankman-Fried said he never intended to defraud anyone.
Bankman-Fried is charged with using money, illicitly taken from FTX customers, to enable trades at Alameda, spend lavishly on real estate, and make millions of dollars in campaign contributions to U.S. politicians.
FTX, founded in 2019, rode the crypto investing phenomenon to great heights quickly, becoming one of the world’s largest exchanges for digital currency. Seeking customers beyond the tech world, it hired the comic actor and writer Larry David to appear in a TV ad that ran during the Super Bowl, hyping crypto as the next big thing.
Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire, however, abruptly collapsed in early November when customers pulled deposits en masse amid reports questioning some of its financial arrangements.
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2022-12-22T16:28:49+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/12/22/ftx-founder-bankman-fried-to-make-1st-us-court-appearance-2/
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Ukraine fears a long war might cause West to lose interest
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fourth month, officials in Kyiv have expressed fears that the specter of “war fatigue” could erode the West's resolve to help the country push back Moscow's aggression.
Video above: Volunteer drivers ready to risk their lives in Ukraine
The U.S. and its allies have given billions of dollars in weaponry to Ukraine. Europe has taken in millions of people displaced by the war. And there has been unprecedented unity in post-World War II Europe in imposing sanctions on President Vladimir Putin and his country.
But as the shock of the Feb. 24 invasion subsides, analysts say the Kremlin could exploit a dragged-out, entrenched conflict and possible waning interest among Western powers that might lead to pressuring Ukraine into a settlement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy already has chafed at Western suggestions he should accept some sort of compromise. Ukraine, he said, would decide its own terms for peace.
“The fatigue is growing, people want some kind of outcome (that is beneficial) for themselves, and we want (another) outcome for ourselves,” he said.
An Italian peace proposal was dismissed, and French President Emmanuel Macron was met with an angry backlash after he was quoted as saying that although Putin's invasion was a “historic error,” world powers shouldn’t “humiliate Russia, so when the fighting stops, we can build a way out together via diplomatic paths.” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said such talk “can only humiliate France and every other country that would call for it.”
Even a remark by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger that Ukraine should consider territorial concessions drew a retort from Zelenskyy that it was tantamount to European powers in 1938 letting Nazi Germany claim parts of Czechoslovakia to curb Adolf Hitler's aggression.
Kyiv wants to push Russia out of the newly captured areas in eastern and southern Ukraine, as well as retaking Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014, and parts of the Donbas under control of Kremlin-backed separatists for the past eight years.
Every month of the war is costing Ukraine $5 billion, said Volodymyr Fesenko, political analyst with the Penta Center think tank, and that “makes Kyiv dependent on the consolidated position of the Western countries.”
Video below: Massachusetts ER doctor headed back to Ukraine
Ukraine will need even more advanced weaponry to secure victory, along with Western determination to keep up the economic pain on Russia to weaken Moscow.
“It is obvious that Russia is determined to wear down the West and is now building its strategy on the assumption that Western countries will get tired and gradually begin to change their militant rhetoric to a more accommodating one,” Fesenko said in an interview with The Associated Press.
The war still gets prominent coverage in both the United States and Europe, which have been horrified by images of the deaths of Ukrainian civilians in the biggest fighting on the continent since World War II.
The U.S. continues to help Ukraine, with President Joe Biden saying last week that Washington will provide it with advanced rocket systems and munitions that will enable it to more precisely strike key targets on the battlefield.
In a New York Times essay on May 31, Biden said, “I will not pressure the Ukrainian government — in private or public — to make any territorial concessions.”
Germany, which had faced criticism from Kyiv and elsewhere for perceived hesitancy, has pledged its most modern air defense systems yet.
“There has been nothing like it, even in the Cold War when the Soviet Union appeared most threatening,” said Nigel Gould-Davies, senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
While he doesn’t see a significant erosion in the “emphatic support for Ukraine,” Gould-Davies said “there are hints of different tensions over what the West’s goals should be. Those have not yet been clearly defined.”
Europe's domestic concerns are nudging their way into the discourse, especially as energy prices and raw materials shortages start to take an economic toll on ordinary people who are facing higher electricity bills, fuel costs and grocery prices.
While European leaders hailed the decision to block 90% of Russian oil exports by the end of the year as “a complete success,” it took four weeks of negotiations and included a concession allowing Hungary, widely seen as the Kremlin’s closest EU ally, to continue imports. Weeks more of political fine-tuning are required.
“It shows that unity in Europe is declining a bit on the Russian invasion,’’ said Matteo Villa, an analyst with the ISPI think tank in Milan. “There is this kind of fatigue setting in among member states on finding new ways to sanction Russia, and clearly within the European Union, there are some countries that are less and less willing to go on with sanctions.’’
Wary of the economic impact of further energy sanctions, the European Commission has signaled it won't rush to propose fresh restrictive measures targeting Russian gas. EU lawmakers are also appealing for financial aid for citizens hit by heating and fuel price hikes to ensure that public support for Ukraine doesn’t wane.
Italy’s right-wing leader Matteo Salvini, who has been seen as close to Moscow, told foreign journalists this week that Italians are ready to make sacrifices, and that his League supports the sanctions against Russia.
But he indicated that backing is not unlimited, amid signs the trade balance under sanctions has shifted in Moscow’s favor, hurting small business owners in northern Italy who are part of his base.
“Italians are very available to make personal economic sacrifices to support Ukraine’s defense and arrive at a cease-fire,’’ Salvini said.
“What I would not like is to find us back here in September, after three months with the conflict still ongoing. If that is the case, it will be a disaster for Italy. Beyond the deaths, and saving lives, which is the priority, economically, for Italy, if the war goes on, it will be a disaster,” he said.
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Barry reported from Milan. Angela Charlton in Paris, Lorne Cook in Brussels, Justin Spike in Budapest, Hungary, and Aya Batrawy in Dubai contributed.
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2022-06-10T13:33:34+00:00
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wyff4.com
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Elon Musk says Twitter is still losing cash because advertising has dropped by half.
In a reply to a tweet offering business advice, Musk tweeted Saturday, “We’re still negative cash flow, due to (about a) 50% drop in advertising revenue plus heavy debt load.”
“Need to reach positive cash flow before we have the luxury of anything else,” he concluded.
Ever since he took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal last fall, Musk has tried to reassure advertisers who were concerned about the ouster of top executives, widespread layoffs and a different approach to content moderation. Some high-profile users who had been banned were allowed back on the site.
In April, Musk said most of the advertisers who left had returned and that the company might become cash-flow positive in the second quarter.
In May, he hired a new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, an NBCUniversal executive with deep ties to the advertising industry.
But since then, Twitter has upset some users by imposing new limits on how many tweets they can view in a day, and some users complained that they were locked out of the site. Musk said the restrictions were needed to prevent unauthorized scraping of potentially valuable data.
Twitter got a new competitor this month when Facebook owner Meta launched a text-focused app, Threads, and gained tens of millions of sign-ups in a few days. Twitter responded by threatening legal action.
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2023-07-16T21:55:32+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/technology/ap-musk-says-twitter-is-losing-cash-because-advertising-is-down-and-the-company-is-carrying-heavy-debt/
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2023-04-08T11:37:30+00:00
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Mother fatally shot while pushing baby in stroller in NYC
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:30 AM EDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Police say a 20-year-old woman was fatally shot Wednesday night while she pushed her infant daughter in a stroller on the Upper East Side.
The woman was near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 95th Street around 8:30 p.m. when she was shot, police said in statement. She was taken to Metropolitan Hospital Center where she was pronounced dead.
City Council member Julie Menin, who represents the area, said on Twitter that the victim was the child’s mother.
Police said the infant was not hurt but was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.
Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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2022-06-30T08:57:01+00:00
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Do we have a theme song for summer 2023 yet? Hmmm. Well, “The Piña Colada Song” dropped Friday and is a top contender.
Deco Drive was exclusively on the music video set to watch some behind-the-scenes magic. DJ Cassidy, Shaggy and Rayvon are getting into the summertime groove.
DJ Cassidy: “I always wanted to remake the 1979 Rupert Holmes classic, ‘Piña Colada.’ It’s such a classic summertime party record, and I had a vision to create a modern-day version.”
Shaggy: “I did the vocal production and kind of added some bells and whistles to it, tapped into Rayvon, and he really kind of sealed it, ’cause it needed that angelic sound.”
Rayvon: “Anybody who knows about ‘Piña Colada,’ it has quite a few ingredients in there, you know what I mean? I don’t know if I brought the coconut or the pineapple or what but, you know, it worked out.
Shaggy: “Yeah, I think he’s the coconut.” [Rayvon laughs.]
Andrew McCarthy (as Larry Wilson): “Oh, my God. What kind of a host invites you to his house for the weekend and dies on you?”
Jonathan Silverman (as Richard Parker): “I don’t know.”
And for the music video?
DJ Cassidy: “I want to recreate a movie that speaks to the spirit of the song, and I immediately thought of my favorite ’80’s comedy, ‘Weekend at Bernie’s.’
Seeing Shaggy and Rayvon and me dressed like Terry Kiser and Jonathan Silverman and Andrew McCarthy is just like my vision come to life.”
And spoiler alert, the OG cast made a cameo.
Jonathan Silverman: “First music video, who would’ve thunk it, Uh-oh! Terry’s in character. He’s back, he’s back.”
Terry Kiser: “Oh, I’m sorry. That scared me, I lost it. I left you for a while.”
And how does Miami compare to the original movie set?
Jonathan Silverman: “There’s nothing like Miami.”
Terry Kiser: “Nothing like Miami.”
Jonathan Silverman: “‘Beach audiences are the greatest audiences in the world.’ That’s a Jackie Gleason quote.”
Terry Kiser: “And they have a pretty good basketball team going now, too.”
This remake of the 1979 hit brought back some memories.
Jonathan Silverman: “What were you doing in ’79, Terry?”
Terry Kiser: “Wow. I was still in diapers. I don’t know about you.”
Jonathan Silverman: “But you were drinking piña coladas and making love at midnight.”
Terry Kiser: “Yes.”
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2023-07-01T02:41:38+00:00
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)Javian McCollum scored 23 points and Siena beat Marist 73-65 on Sunday.
McCollum added five assists and three steals for the Saints (17-9, 11-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Andrew Platek added 18 points, while Michael Eley scored 11.
Patrick Gardner led the Red Foxes (8-16, 4-11) with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Kam Farris added 11 points and Jaden Daughtry scored eight.
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Both teams next play Friday. Siena hosts Quinnipiac and Marist hosts Fairfield.
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2023-02-13T04:51:07+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/scoreboard/mccollum-scores-23-to-lead-siena-to-73-65-win-over-marist/
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DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel is fighting for reelection in a bitter leadership feud that’s testing former President Donald Trump’s grip on his own “Make America Great Again” movement.
The high-profile contest to lead the GOP through the 2024 presidential election will be decided Friday afternoon in a secret vote at the committee’s winter meeting in Southern California.
The former president is privately backing McDaniel, whom he picked for the job after his victory in 2016. But rebel factions inside his own MAGA movement have lined up behind her challenger, Trump attorney Harmeet Dhillon.
Dhillon has waged an aggressive challenge against McDaniel that featured allegations of chronic misspending, mismanagement and even religious bigotry against Dhillon’s Sikh faith — all claims that McDaniel has denied. Above all, the case against McDaniel, a niece of Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, has been focused on conservative frustration with repeated election losses on her watch.
The vote comes as the Republican Party struggles to unify behind a message or a messenger as the 2024 presidential season begins. Similar divisions plagued the House GOP’s dayslong fight to elect a House speaker earlier in the month. And on Friday, those same forces are threatening to derail McDaniel’s bid to become the longest-serving RNC chair since the Civil War.
Ahead of Friday’s vote, Dhillon cited the Republican base’s overwhelming desire for change and threatened political retribution for the RNC members who dared support McDaniel’s reelection.
“Ignoring the will of the voters in your state is a good way not to elected again,” Dhillon told The Associated Press.
McDaniel is fighting MAGA frustration even after Trump dispatched his lieutenants to California in the days leading up to the vote to help boost McDaniel. The former president’s senior adviser Susie Wiles was among those Trump allies hosting private conversations with RNC members on Thursday.
Trump avoided making a public endorsement only at McDaniel’s request, according to those with direct knowledge of the situation. McDaniel’s team was confident she would win without his public backing, allowing her to maintain a sense of neutrality heading into the 2024 presidential primary season.
Former Trump White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, a former RNC chair, was among those who gathered at the Waldorf Astoria this week to lobby for McDaniel.
“It appears as though Ronna’s in very good shape to get reelected,” Priebus said.
Meanwhile, Dhillon’s allies were hard at work as well.
Former Arizona candidate for governor Kari Lake was on site to lobby RNC members on Dhillon’s behalf. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, considered a top 2024 presidential prospect, also spoke out against McDaniel on the eve of the vote.
“I think we need a change. I think we need to get some new blood in the RNC,” DeSantis said in an interview with Florida’s Voice, citing three “substandard election cycles in a row” under McDaniel’s leadership.
The next RNC chair will lead the committee through the 2024 presidential election.
The RNC controls much of the presidential nominating process — including the debates and voting calendar — while directing GOP fundraising efforts and the sprawling nationwide infrastructure designed to elect the next Republican president.
According to its rules, the RNC must remain neutral in the presidential primary. Trump is the only announced GOP candidate so far, but other high-profile contenders are expected in the coming months.
Dhillon, whose law firm earned more than $400,000 representing Trump and his political organizations in the 2022 midterms, promised to leave her law practice if elected. The California attorney also vowed to remain independent in the 2024 Republican primary should she win.
Also in the race is MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a pro-Trump conspiracy theorist who secured enough support to qualify for the ballot.
Lindell has already endorsed Trump’s 2024 campaign and said he would not change his mind if his longshot bid is successful Friday.
“I’ve never not endorsed Donald Trump,” Lindell said. “I’m never moving off that space.”
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2023-01-27T11:32:37+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/election/ap-rnc-chair-mcdaniel-fights-for-reelection-in-leadership-feud/
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WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Pulse, a healthcare finance technology start-up that transforms the way healthcare companies access working capital, announced that Eric D. Hargan, Founder and CEO of The Hargan Group, has joined as a member of its Board of Directors.
Hargan served as Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from 2017-2021, as well as Acting Secretary in 2017-2018. As Deputy Secretary, he led the day-to-day operations and management of the department, as well as policy and strategy development. He previously served at HHS in similar roles during the George W. Bush Administration. Between his times at HHS, Eric was a practicing attorney specializing in healthcare regulation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and government relations.
Since leaving his post at HHS, Eric has joined the Boards of University Hospitals, Alio Medical, SIU Medicine, Tomorrow Health, and HealthTrackRx. Additionally, Hargan serves as an Adjunct Professor of Management at Vanderbilt and Fellow of the Center for Healthcare Market Innovation in the Owen Graduate School of Business and teaches at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.
"I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Capital Pulse," said Hargan. "I believe the company is truly a first mover in healthcare finance. Its innovative, integrated platform for valuing and financing medical insurance claims has the potential to unlock billions of dollars in liquidity within the US healthcare system."
"We couldn't be happier that Eric has joined our Board," said Susan Estes, co-founder and CEO of Capital Pulse. "His expertise in Healthcare and Policy will be immensely helpful in guiding Capital Pulse as we bring our offering to market and deliver on our mission to help hospitals better access working capital, a vital financing lifeline."
Capital Pulse was founded in 2022 by Estes, a pioneering female financial leader and serial entrepreneur. As the first woman to run a US Treasury primary dealership, Estes has a storied career in the capital markets.
Estes, along with co-founders Dr. Alexandria Sakrejda and Josh Holden, created Capital Pulse in response to an increasing need from hospitals to access affordable working capital. The company's premise is that funding rates backed by medical insurance claims should reflect the credit of the underlying guarantor – the U.S. government or other highly-rated institutions – rather than the credit of the hospital or hospital system generating them. Capital Pulse uses secure cutting-edge technology to provide neutral and transparent medical claims scoring to providers, lenders and payers, unlocking liquidity in these undervalued assets.
ABOUT CAPITAL PULSE
Capital Pulse is a healthcare start-up that seeks to transform the way hospitals access working capital. The company's premise is that funding rates backed by medical insurance claims should reflect the credit of the underlying guarantor – the U.S. government or other highly-rated institutions – rather than the credit of the hospital or hospital system generating them. Capital Pulse uses secure cutting-edge technology to provide neutral and transparent medical claims scoring to providers, lenders and payers, unlocking liquidity in these undervalued assets. Capital Pulse is led by CEO Susan Estes, a serial entrepreneur with an extensive and successful track record in capital markets. A pioneering female leader, she was the first woman to run a primary dealership on Wall Street and was a member of the U.S. Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC). To find out more, visit www.capitalpulse.com
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2023-02-08T18:32:06+00:00
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2023/02/08/former-deputy-secretary-us-department-health-human-services-hhs-joins-board-healthcare-finance-start-up-capital-pulse/
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November Brand Relaunch, 2024 Manufacturing Upsurge Top Karma Management's Agenda
IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive continues to expand its management team as the Southern California ultra-luxury carmaker ramps up for a brand relaunch later this year and manufacturing acceleration throughout 2004. The newest personnel addition is Ryan Blanchette – formerly senior director, supply chain for global internet service provider Viasat – who today was named senior vice president, supply chain and manufacturing by Karma President Marques McCammon.
"Ryan's expansive background in automotive, aerospace and tech will add new perspectives and know-how as our organization evolves and moves in new directions," says McCammon. "His approach to management and leadership are ideal. He values the strength of the team and will institute this philosophy as the foundation for creating a smoothly run, fiscally sound operation from top to bottom."
A bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from MIT and a master's degree from the MIT School of Management and School of Engineering launched Blanchette into a career that began with Ford Motor Company, where he ascended the ladder to become operations manager of the Windsor (Canada) Engine Plant. He moved to TRW (ZF) Automotive in China, where he was general manager for an automotive and greentech components joint venture. He later became director, supply chain & general manager for Mexico operations at Cobham Advanced Electronics Systems. And at Viasat, where he was responsible for an annual spend of $1.6 billion, Blanchette minimized Covid material shortages through strategic supply chain management, saving more than $30 million.
"I am inspired by the creativity of Karma and the unmatched beauty of our vehicles," says Blanchette. "Karma has infinite potential and I'm looking forward to using my technical, manufacturing and supply chain expertise to help optimize our supply chain and manufacturing operations and translate the elegance and innovation of our design and engineering teams into aspirational vehicles in the showrooms.
2024 will be Karma's 10th anniversary, a benchmark that McCammon and his management team are using to "re-launch" the brand.
"Since 2014, Karma has built some gorgeous, exotic cars that form the foundation for our future," says McCammon. "By bringing in top-notch leaders like Ryan, our next phase is to construct an iconic brand; a successful, sustainable ultra-luxury electric car manufacturer that affects positive change in the world."
About Karma Automotive
Karma Automotive https://www.karmaautomotive.com/ is an ultra-luxury vehicle company that engineers, designs and manufactures its electric and range extended electric vehicles in Southern California. Headquartered in Irvine, with a production facility up the road in Moreno Valley, Karma's dealer network includes North America, Europe, South America and the Middle East.
2024 will mark Karma's 10th anniversary – a yearlong celebration that kicks off with a preview in November that features the world debut of several vehicles. This begins the expansion of the company's vision to be an inspiration for a cleaner global future as well as the introduction of Karma's "Awe Inspiring Icons" campaign.
Contact: Jeff Green (310) 291-1977 jgreen@karmaautomotive.com
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2023-07-27T16:29:45+00:00
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BANGKOK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For quite some years, the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model has been key to Thailand's development strategy. In a nutshell, it espouses sustainability in all its forms, strengthening resilience for communities and the grassroots economy and enhancing the competitiveness of industries in a sustainable and holistic manner.
At the APEC Economic Leaders Week last year in Bangkok, the BCG Economy Model witnessed its crowning moment as it garnered APEC-wide regional commitment in one of the key outcome documents from APEC Thailand 2022, namely the Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy. In essence, the groundwork was laid then, for Thailand to witness the transformative ways in which the country and the region would become greener, more inclusive and more sustainable. This transformation has already started.
Indeed, the path towards full-fledged sustainability is lengthy. It requires a whole-of-society approach. It is also not a final destination, but an ongoing commitment to nurture, further innovate and develop our planet and resources. In any event, 2030 will represent a watershed moment in the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As such, Thailand has incorporated the BCG Economy Model into all roadmaps toward sustainability – national policy agendas, public-private partnerships and international conferences and events, including APEC 2022, BIMSTEC 2022-2023, and Phuket Expo 2028 – to reenergize the pathway towards achieving the SDGs.
At the policy level, the key deliverables from APEC Thailand 2022 and later on BIMSTEC 2022-2023, will reinforce Thailand's whole-of-society approach towards sustainability through the BCG Economy Model. This has been supported by clear commitments from the private sector. But real transformation, requires buy-in from the people and local communities. The bid for Expo 2028 in Phuket, Thailand, is one such initiative aimed at bringing green and sustainability concepts closer to the people and their communities. Built on a 22.5-hectare area in Phuket, the bio-ecological Expo site will be a prime and tangible example of localizing sustainable development efforts to yield long-term benefits, for people and community.
Phuket Expo 2028 intends to do all of this through its application of the BCG Economy Model on the 3Ps of people, planet and prosperity, which is not coincidentally part and parcel of the 5Ps of the SDGs. For example, efforts to advance on people includes scaling up local sustainability projects and developing health and wellness infrastructures as part of Phuket's five-year development plan (2023-2027) aimed at turning Phuket into a global medical hub, with an eye to medical tourism. Efforts to advance on planet, include designing the Expo building for post-use plan as a quality medical center and ecological park for the public and ensuring all marinas in Phuket adopt environmentally-friendly technologies in their business operations to make local tourism more sustainable, green and resilient. Efforts to advance on prosperity include work to drive forward a green transformation that will create jobs, bridge wealth gaps and stimulate the local economy, while promoting living in harmony with nature in different sectors.
This green expansion and development of Phuket – in preparation for Phuket Expo 2028 – has drummed up a lot of excitement in the province. But more importantly, it will allow Phuket to position itself to ultimately serve as a scalable regional best practice in bringing the BCG Economy Model to life. So whether Phuket wins its bid for Expo 2028 or not, the work is already underway. Winning the Expo then, will only help to further unleash the full potential of the city, whose success story will hopefully inspire a much larger audience around the world to follow suit in its quest for sustainability.
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2023-05-02T05:34:07+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/05/02/phuket-2028-it-is-not-just-about-an-expo-its-about-sustainability/
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Alizé Cornet picked up her 500th victory on the WTA Tour, beating Dayana Yastremska 6-2, 6-1 on Monday in the completion of a match that was suspended by thunderstorms a day earlier.
Cornet advanced to the second round of Tennis in The Land, a U.S. Open tuneup in downtown Cleveland.
“I’ve been on tour for 15 years and played a lot of matches, so I’m proud of getting 500 wins,” said Cornet, whose record is 500-410. “I thought about it at the beginning of the season as a short-term goal, and here we are in August. It meant something to me.”
The 32-year-old from France made her tour debut in 2005 at Roland Garros and owns six singles titles, the most recent at Gstaad, Switzerland four years ago.
Cornet, ranked No. 37, held serve every game in the 1-hour, 12-minute match against Yastremska. One set was played each day.
“I’m happy to get this one under my belt, for sure,” Cornet said. “I played better today. My shots were deeper and I was more aggressive. I hope the journey here is not over and I can keep playing a lot more matches.”
Third seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia rallied for a 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over fan favorite Lauren Davis, who grew up in nearby Gates Mills, Ohio. Second seed Martina Trevisan of Italy beat Mayar Sherif of Egypt 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Sofia Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion who received a wild card into the tournament, eliminated qualifier Dalayna Hewitt 6-4, 6-3. Plagued by injuries since her triumph in Melbourne, Kenin snapped an eight-match losing streak that began in January at Adelaide, Australia.
The top-ranked player in the 32-woman field, No. 18 Caroline Garcia, withdrew with a thigh injury one day after winning the Western & Southern Open title in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason.
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2022-08-23T03:09:36+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio/cornet-wins-500th-career-match-advances-in-cleveland/SFLAIDWDTZB6PG5UMGP3WZZCAE/
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In one of this year’s most competitive U.S. Senate races, the biggest moments aren’t playing out on the campaign trail. They’re unfolding on social media.
For one stunt, Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania rolled out an online petition to get his Republican rival, celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, enshrined in New Jersey’s Hall of Fame — a nod to Oz moving from his longtime home in New Jersey to run in neighboring Pennsylvania.
For another, Fetterman paid $2,000 for an airplane to haul a banner over weekend beachgoers on the Jersey Shore welcoming Oz back home to the Garden State. And in particularly viral posts, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, star of the infamous MTV show “Jersey Shore,” and “Little” Steven Van Zandt of “The Sopranos” and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band recorded videos telling Oz to come home.
“Nobody wants to see you get embarrassed,” Van Zandt says. “So come on back to Jersey where you belong.”
For a campaign that could ultimately cost more than $100 million, the stunts are cheap ways for Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor, to generate attention. The millions of views are helpful for a candidate who has largely been sidelined from personal appearances after suffering a stroke in May.
And it’s about more than getting laughs: The social media strategy could prove potent in defining Oz as a carpetbagger disconnected from the state’s residents and culture.
“The reason it stands out is he seems to be doing the best job of anyone this election cycle at contrasting his personality versus that of his opponent,” said Dante Atkins, a Democratic campaign strategist based in Washington, who has not done any work for Fetterman.
Republicans acknowledge that Fetterman’s social media game is top-notch. But they question the value. Even at a time when most Americans use social media, many Pennsylvania voters on social media don’t see Fetterman’s material and, anyway, elections aren’t about who’s got the best troll game, they say.
Republicans also argue that Fetterman’s greatest hits are missing the issues that voters are most likely to consider when making up their minds: inflation, gas prices and the economy, for instance.
“People don’t really care where I’m from,” Oz said in an interview. “They care what I stand for.”
A lot of the material comes from Fetterman himself, said campaign spokesperson Joe Calvello. He does a lot of the posting on Twitter and if Fetterman himself doesn’t post it, he helps originate ideas.
He’ll shoot texts to campaign staff saying, “‘Hey what about this,’ or ‘did you see this,’” Calvello said. “He’s still very involved.”
Other material comes from campaign staff who develop ideas that stay on-brand for Fetterman and on turf that the candidate has staked out, Calvello said. That includes accusing oil companies of jacking up gas prices.
The concept of trolling Oz, and a lot of the memes, also came from Fetterman, Calvello said. The idea for the video by Snooki emerged from a brainstorm by a couple members of the staff, Calvello said.
Campaign staff wrote the script and Snooki — who was paid less than $400 through the video-sharing Cameo website — ad-libbed some of it, but was not in on the joke until afterward.
With 3.2 million views, it scored the most engagement on Twitter ever on Fetterman’s account, “and that’s a high bar,” Calvello said.
Van Zandt did his video for free and ad-libbed his script after the campaign contacted him directly to see if he’d cooperate, Calvello said.
It is difficult to know how much this will help Fetterman in a year when Democrats face stiff political headwinds, including high inflation and a traditional mid-term backlash against the party of the president.
Political scientists have had a hard time isolating the forces that affect how voters make up their minds, said Christopher Borick, an assistant professor of political science at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
In addition, voters tend to be older than the average social media user, Borick said.
Still, Pew Research Center last year estimated that seven in 10 Americans use social media, and it is unquestionable that the medium is becoming more important to reaching voters.
“The proof in the pudding is that campaigns have increasingly turned to it, and so they’re going on the belief that it is a necessary and key component,” Borick said.
Maggie McDonald, a post-doctoral fellow who studies social media in congressional campaigns at New York University’s Center for Social Media and Politics, said Fetterman’s social media game is among the best, if not the best, she’s seen.
“I imagine in future years people will try to emulate this,” McDonald said.
In addition to making people laugh, she said she thinks Fetterman’s stunts could motivate appreciative viewers to contribute money to his campaign and push apathetic Democrats to get off the sidelines to vote for him.
Oz has tried to harness the power of social media for his campaign, and tried to respond to Fetterman online. He has drawn particular focus to Fetterman’s absence from traditional retail campaigning in the aftermath of his stroke, including using a meme from the TV series “Lost.”
In response to a Fetterman tweet about high gas prices, Oz retorted, “Curious as to why you have to fill up your tank so often when you’re not out on the campaign trail meeting with Pennsylvanians.”
Fetterman responded, “Dude, you’re literally from Jersey,” before he referred to a New Jersey state law that requires gas station attendants to pump gas for motorists. “I bet you don’t even know how to pump your own gas.”
Fetterman’s campaign argues that its trolling of Oz is on point with issues that matter to voters. Some elements of it — such as a “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” parody video — try to ask whether a man who is worth nine figures can advocate for regular people who are pinched by high gas prices.
Besides contrasting himself with Oz, Fetterman is well versed in internet culture.
“He’s extremely online, he knows his memes, he knows his internet subcultures, his campaign knows how to make things go viral and obliterate his opponent with online owns,” Atkins said.
Don’t expect the posts to stop anytime soon.
Fetterman now says he’ll put up a billboard on the Betsy Ross Bridge connecting the states over the Delaware River that reminds motorists that they are leaving New Jersey for Pennsylvania “just like Dr. Oz.”
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2022-07-30T18:06:07+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/fetterman-harnesses-power-of-social-media-in-senate-campaign/
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SUNDAY
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Southwest Virginia Community College at Ferrum (Exhibition), 6 p.m.
MEN’S SOCCER
Salem (W.Va.) at Emory & Henry, 4 p.m.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Salem (W.Va.) at Emory & Henry, 1:30 p.m.
GOLF
Emory & Henry, UVa-Wise in the Buzz Off Invitational, Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon
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2022-10-29T23:15:04+00:00
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heraldcourier.com
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https://heraldcourier.com/college-schedule/article_3fbe17c0-57d4-11ed-8e71-f71e83a887fb.html
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Like adults, children who have tested positive for the coronavirus can develop long covid, with 10 percent of youths who were hospitalized with covid-19 experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, coughing, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath three months later, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Based on data from 1,884 children and youths who were treated for covid-19, the study found that long covid was less likely among those under 18 who did not require hospitalization but instead had been treated in an emergency room and discharged. About 5 percent of those youths had post-covid conditions three months later.
The researchers also found that the more covid symptoms young people had initially, the more likely they were to develop long covid: Nearly 5 percent of those hospitalized with one to three covid-19 symptoms subsequently developed long covid, compared with nearly 23 percent of those who had seven or more covid-19 symptoms when hospitalized.
For adults, long covid often involves problems with the sense of smell or taste (or both), with roughly 50 percent of those with covid reporting problems, according to research published in the journal BMJ based on data from 18 studies involving 3,699 adults. After six months, most adults had recovered the senses, but about 5 percent (12 million to 15 million people worldwide, according to the BMJ study) experience long-lasting smell and taste dysfunction.
This article is part of The Post’s “Big Number” series, which takes a brief look at the statistical aspect of health issues. Additional information and relevant research are available through the hyperlinks.
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2022-08-23T11:04:52+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/08/23/children-long-covid/
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Kelenic, Rodríguez, Castillo lead Mariners to 11-2 rout over A's
By DAIMON EKLUND, Associated PressUpdated
SEATTLE (AP) — Jarred Kelenic hit his 10th homer of the season and Luis Castillo pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners routed the Oakland Athletics 11-2 on Monday night.
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Kelenic also singled twice and had three RBIs. Jose Caballaro launched a three-run homer and Julio Rodríguez had three hits, including two doubles, and scored three times as the Mariners matched a season high for runs.
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Castillo (3-2) snapped a two-start losing streak and surpassed 1,000 strikeouts for his career. The right-hander had eight strikeouts and two walks against Oakland (10-39), which has lost five in a row and eight of nine.
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Seattle led from the start, with Kelenic hitting a two-run homer in the first inning off Kyle Muller (1-4). Caballaro followed with a three-run shot in the second to give the Mariners a quick 5-0 lead.
Kelenic drove in another run with a single in the fifth. The Mariners scored a pair in the sixth and extended the lead with three runs in the eighth, including a two-run single by Eugenio Suárez.
The A's avoided being shut out as Brent Rooker and Seth Brown had run-scoring groundouts in the eighth.
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Athletics: Brown was reinstated from the injured list and INF Jordan Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Brown hit .200 with one home run and two RBIs in eight games before going on the IL on April 10 with a strained left oblique.
Mariners: INF Dylan Moore, who hasn’t played this year due to a core injury, will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma after three games with Class A Everett. There’s a chance he could be activated during the Mariners’ 10-game homestand. … C Cal Raleigh has been dealing with neck issues and had an MRI on Monday morning. The test showed no structural issues, and Raleigh was in the starting lineup against Oakland.
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Athletics RHP Luis Medina (0-2, 6.88 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season Tuesday night. He’s allowed three runs over six innings in each of his last two.
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Mariners LHP Marco Gonzalez (3-1, 6.10) is looking to rebound after giving up eight runs in 1 2/3 innings at Boston in his last start.
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2023-05-23T05:18:08+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/kelenic-rodr-guez-castillo-lead-mariners-to-18113719.php
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2022.
First Quarter FY2023 Highlights
- First quarter organic revenue increased by 7% (5% reported) to $269.7 million.
- GAAP EPS was $2.21 versus $1.69 one year ago. Current year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78 was negatively impacted by $0.12 of unfavorable foreign currency exchange when compared to prior year adjusted earnings per share of $1.83.
- Diagnostics and Genomics achieved 17% organic growth with strong execution across its entire portfolio.
- Delivered operating cash flow of $56.1 million, an increase of 16% when compared to the prior year.
- Continued acceleration of the ExoDx Prostate test resulting in a third consecutive record quarter, as tests performed grew over 70% and revenue increased over 100% year-over-year.
The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted earnings, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating income, adjusted tax rate, organic growth, and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items detailed later in this press release under the heading "Use of non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures." A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is included in this press release.TECH
"I am very pleased with the performance of the Diagnostics and Genomics segment (D&GS), which helped offset the tough year-over-year comparisons we faced in our Protein Sciences segment in Europe and China," said Chuck Kummeth, President and CEO of Bio-Techne. "In D&GS, we saw increased traction across our portfolio of Spatial Biology solutions, ramping ExoDx Prostate test volume, increased adoption of our Asuragen genetic carrier screening kits, and strength in our Diagnostics Reagents business which led to 17% organic segment growth. For ExoDx Prostate, we delivered a third consecutive record test volume quarter, as year over year test volume increased over 70% and revenue grew over 100% for the quarter. With increasing doctor ordering patterns and a growing base of new physicians ordering the test, I believe fiscal 2023 will be a breakout year for ExoDx Prostate."
Kummeth continued, "Long-term, we remain incredibly well positioned and under penetrated in some of the highest growth life science tools and diagnostic end markets. Our leading portfolio of proteomic research reagents and analytical tools, cell and gene therapy workflow solutions, spatial biology products, liquid biopsy technologies and diagnostic reagents position Bio-Techne to successfully penetrate these markets. We will continue to execute our strategic growth plan, manage through any shorter-term regional economic turbulence, and create value for our stakeholders."
First Quarter Fiscal 2023
Revenue
Net sales for the first quarter increased 5% to $269.7 million. Organic growth was 7% compared to the prior year, with acquisitions contributing 1% and foreign currency exchange having an unfavorable impact of 3%.
GAAP Earnings Results
GAAP EPS was $2.21 per diluted share, versus $1.69 in the same quarter last year. GAAP EPS was positively impacted in the current year by a gain on the sale of our ChemoCentryx investment and a gain on the sale of our Eminence investment, a partially-owned consolidated subsidiary. GAAP operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased 11% to $56.3 million, compared to $63.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. GAAP operating margin was 20.9%, compared to 24.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. GAAP operating margin compared to prior year was negatively impacted by foreign currency impacts, year-over-year changes in acquisition related expenses, and unfavorable product mix.
Non-GAAP Earnings Results
Adjusted EPS was $1.78 per diluted share, versus $1.83 in the same quarter last year, a decrease of 3%. Adjusted EPS was negatively impacted by $0.12 due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange, which was partially offset by revenue growth. Adjusted operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased 4% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted operating margin was 34.8%, compared to 37.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted operating margin decreased compared to the prior year due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange and timing of strategic growth investments, including the acquisition of Namocell.
Segment Results
Management uses adjusted operating results to monitor and evaluate performance of the Company's business segments, as highlighted below.
Protein Sciences Segment
The Company's Protein Sciences segment is one of the world's leading suppliers of specialized proteins such as cytokines and growth factors, immunoassays, antibodies and reagents, to the biotechnology and academic research communities. Additionally, the segment provides an array of platforms useful in various areas of protein analysis. Protein Sciences segment's first quarter fiscal 2023 net sales were $199.9 million, an increase of 1% from $197.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Organic growth for the segment was 3%, with acquisitions contributing 1% and foreign currency exchange having an unfavorable impact of 3%. Protein Sciences segment's operating margin was 43.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to 45.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The segment's operating margin compared to the prior year was negatively impacted by unfavorable foreign currency exchange, timing of strategic growth investments, and acquisitions.
Diagnostics and Genomics Segment
The Company's Diagnostics and Genomics segment provides blood chemistry and blood gas quality controls, hematology instrument controls, immunoassays and other bulk and custom reagents for the in vitro diagnostic market. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment also develops and provides in situ hybridization products as well as exosome-based diagnostics for various pathologies, including prostate cancer. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment's first quarter fiscal 2023 net sales were $69.9 million, an increase of 15% from $61.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Organic growth for the segment was 17%, with foreign currency exchange having an unfavorable 2% impact. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment's operating margin was 12.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to 12.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The segment's operating margin was positively impacted by volume leverage, which was partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange.
Conference Call
Bio-Techne will host an earnings conference call today, November 1, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. CDT. To listen, please dial 1-877-407-9208 or 1-201-493-6784 for international callers, and reference conference ID 13733551. The earnings call can also be accessed via webcast through the following link https://investors.bio-techne.com/ir-calendar.
A recorded rebroadcast will be available for interested parties unable to participate in the live conference call by dialing 1-844-512- 2921 or 1-412-317-6671 (for international callers) and referencing Conference ID 13733551. The replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 until 11:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Use of non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures:
This press release contains financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures include:
- Organic growth
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share
- Adjusted earnings
- Adjusted tax rate
- Adjusted gross margin
- Adjusted operating income
- Adjusted operating margin
- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
- Adjusted EBITDA
We provide these measures as additional information regarding our operating results. We use these non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate our performance and in making financial and operational decisions, including with respect to incentive compensation. We believe that our presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency with respect to our results of operations and that these measures are useful for period-to-period comparison of results.
Our non-GAAP financial measure of organic growth represents revenue growth excluding revenue from acquisitions within the preceding 12 months, the impact of foreign currency, as well as the impact of partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries. Excluding these measures provides more useful period-to-period comparison of revenue results as it excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, which can vary significantly from period to period, and revenue from acquisitions that would not be included in the comparable prior period. Revenues from partially-owned subsidiaries consolidated in our financial statements are also excluded from our organic revenue calculation, as those revenues are not fully attributable to the Company. Revenue from partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries was $2.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Our non-GAAP financial measures for adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted net earnings, in total and on a per share basis, exclude stock-based compensation, the costs recognized upon the sale of acquired inventory, amortization of acquisition intangibles, acquisition related expenses inclusive of the changes in fair value of contingent consideration, and other non-recurring items including non-recurring costs, goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, and gains. Stock-based compensation is excluded from non-GAAP adjusted net earnings because of the nature of this charge, specifically the varying available valuation methodologies, subjection assumptions, variety of award types, and unpredictability of amount and timing of employer related tax obligations. The Company excludes amortization of purchased intangible assets, purchase accounting adjustments, including costs recognized upon the sale of acquired inventory and acquisition-related expenses inclusive of the changes in fair value contingent consideration, and other non-recurring items including gains or losses on legal settlements, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges, and one-time assessments from this measure because they occur as a result of specific events, and are not reflective of our internal investments, the costs of developing, producing, supporting and selling our products, and the other ongoing costs to support our operating structure. Additionally, these amounts can vary significantly from period to period based on current activity. The Company also excludes revenue and expense attributable to partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries in the calculation of our non-GAAP financial measures as the revenues and expenses are not fully attributable to the Company.
The Company's non-GAAP adjusted operating margin and adjusted net earnings, in total and on a per share basis, also excludes stock-based compensation expense, which is inclusive of the employer portion of payroll taxes on those stock awards, restructuring, impairments of equity method investments, gain and losses from investments, and certain adjustments to income tax expense.
Impairments of equity investments are excluded as they are not part of our day-to-day operating decisions. Additionally, gains and losses from other investments that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability are excluded.
Costs related to restructuring activities, including reducing overhead and consolidating facilities, are excluded because we believe they are not indicative of our normal operating costs. The Company independently calculates a non-GAAP adjusted tax rate to be applied to the identified non-GAAP adjustments considering the impact of discrete items on these adjustments and the jurisdictional mix of the adjustments. In addition, the tax impact of other discrete and non-recurring charges which impact our reported GAAP tax rate are adjusted from net earnings. We believe these tax items can significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results and not necessarily reflect costs and/or income associated with historical trends and future results.
Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations of adjusted financial measures used in this press release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as provided with the financial statements attached to this press release.
Forward Looking Statements:
Our press releases may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the actual results of operations. The following important factors, among others, have affected and, in the future, could affect the Company's actual results: the effect of new branding and marketing initiatives, the integration of new businesses and leadership, the introduction and acceptance of new products, the funding and focus of the types of research by the Company's customers, the impact of the growing number of producers of biotechnology research products and related price competition, general economic conditions, customer site closures or supply chain issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations, and the costs and results of research and product development efforts of the Company and of companies in which the Company has invested or with which it has formed strategic relationships.
For additional information concerning such factors, see the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements we make in our press releases due to new information or future events. Investors are cautioned not to place undue emphasis on these statements.
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities. Bio-Techne products assist scientific investigations into biological processes and the nature and progress of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated approximately $1.1 billion in net sales in fiscal 2022 and has approximately 3,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Bio-Techne and its brands, please visit www.bio techne.com.
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2022-11-01T11:20:44+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/11/01/bio-techne-releases-first-quarter-fiscal-2023-results/
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – New protection against the latest COVID variants should be available soon. The Food and Drug Administration approved variant-specific booster shots on Wednesday, but there are some concerns about the rollout.
The shots are specifically built to protect people from the dominant Omicron strains.
“These updated boosters present us with an opportunity to get ahead of the next predicated wave of covid-19,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said.
Once the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives its approval, the shots could start going out as soon as next week.
It isn’t clear how effective they’ll be, because they haven’t been through human trials. However, that’s the same process used to update yearly flu shots.
“We’re very confident in the data used to support today’s actions,” FDA official Dr. Peter Marks said.
While many health officials are hailing this as an important step forward, there are concerns about the rollout.
The Biden administration says it’s running out of money for masks, tests and vaccines. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says that’s because Congress didn’t pass more COVID funding.
“We’ve warned that the congressional inaction would force unacceptable trade-offs and harm our preparedness and response,” Jean-Pierre said.
Dr. Greg Poland with Mayo Clinic says that could have consequences for availability of the vaccine.
“If it moves to private pay or private insurance, that likely will decrease accessibility,” Poland said.
He also says one of his biggest concerns is that people aren’t using precautions anymore. He points to how many people rarely mask anymore and have continued to gather in crowds.
There’s also uncertainty about who will get the latest booster shots. Only about half of vaccinated Americans got the first booster shot.
Dr. Poland predicts coronavirus is here to stay.
“We will continue to have surges with yet newer variants,” Poland said.
Even now, hundreds of Americans are dying from COVID each day.
“With a highly contagious disease like this, none of us is safe until everyone is safe,” Poland said.
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2022-09-01T02:00:38+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/washington-dc/concerns-raised-about-rollout-of-new-variant-specific-covid-vaccine/
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EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – As crowds observed a moment of silence at Wednesday morning ceremonies to honor victims of El Paso’s 2019 mass shooting, leaders called for unity and warned the hate speech that led to the massacre is making a comeback and could spark new tragedies.
A gunman reportedly outraged by the “Hispanic invasion” of Texas on Aug. 3, 2019, drove from North Texas to El Paso and attacked patrons at a local Walmart. Twenty-three people were killed and nearly two dozen injured by the gunfire. The shooter turned himself in to police and is facing state and federal charges, including for hate crimes.
“What happened that day was a racist, terrorist attack motivated by white supremacy,” said Fernando Garcia, executive director of the Border Network for Human Rights. “Fast forward to today. Everyone would think the situation would be different today, that we would have less vitriol and hate and racism, that weapons would be under control. What is happening is exactly the opposite.”
The group three years ago blamed President Trump and his anti-immigrant rhetoric for having inspired the El Paso shooter. Today, a slew of politicians are again riding a wave of discontent over growing illegal immigration. More than 2 million unauthorized migrants came across the border in 2021 and experts project the number to be even higher in 2022.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “is using, even more intensely, the language that criminalizes immigrants,” Garcia said during a memorial at Ponder Park, where large crosses with the names of the victims provided the background. “He’s calling immigrants, again, an invasion. He’s calling immigrants criminals and gangsters. He’s building walls, Texas walls because he believes we have an invasion. […] The context, the reason, the root causes of the attack at Walmart three years ago are more intense than ever. That means it could happen again, and it could happen in Texas.”
Earlier on Wednesday, a relative of a shooting victim said hate speech on social media worries him.
“We have to be careful, particularly on social media because a lot of people are airing out that hate,” said Claudio, whose mother survived being shot at the Walmart. “The authorities must be very watchful online to identify people who might have (bad) intentions.”
Standing firm against hate
Claudio, who declined to give his last name, was among a handful of relatives of Walmart shooting victims attending a Wednesday morning memorial at the Mexican consulate in El Paso.
Mexican Consul General Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de Leon hosted the memorial with El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego as guest speakers.
“We’re one community, we breathe the same air,” Leeser said. “Today’s the anniversary but we remember this every day. This cannot happen anymore. We can’t continue to have this hatred, not only in El Paso but around the United States. This has to stop.”
Samaniego said the victims represented the diversity of the region. They included American-born and naturalized U.S. citizens, Mexican nationals and even one German who was a long-time resident of Juarez.
“The message is that we are a country of immigrants. Other than Native Americans, they either came from another country or their family came from another country,” the county judge said. “It’s sort of ridiculous for someone living in this country to downgrade migration. This is what made us strong. This is what made us great.”
Consul Ibarra noted that nine of the dead were Mexican citizens.
“The President of Mexico and the Foreign Minister […] instructed me to never forget the victims, so this is part of the remembrance but it’s also important to raise awareness so that something like this never happens again anywhere but especially in a very welcoming, united community like El Paso-Ciudad Juarez.”
The consulate in 2019 provided legal referrals to survivors of the shooting and families of the victims. Ibarra said the lawsuits are making their way through the U.S. legal system after COVID-19-related delays.
He also echoed concerns of hate speech targeted at Mexican citizens possibly leading to additional acts of violence.
“We are very aware of the need to always remember (the victims) and the importance of fighting hate speech, racism, xenophobia,” he said. “We have to get rid of those and we have to (prevent) having something like this happening ever again.”
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2022-08-04T17:49:00+00:00
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GOLDSBORO, N.C., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, GOP Senate nominee Ted Budd and several other candidates were joined by hundreds of parents and activists in Goldsboro on Thursday for a "Rally to Save Our Schools" hosted by 1776 Action, an organization dedicated to "restoring honest, patriotic education."
The debate over curriculum and "indoctrination" in the classroom has emerged as a major issue in North Carolina and beyond, and with the 2022 midterm elections just days away, Thursday night's speakers pledged to defend the rights of parents in their children's education and stop the promotion of political, racial and sexual propaganda in the classroom.
"Our schools should be focused on preparing our kids for successful lives," remarked Robinson, "but too many are being abused by activists intent on waging an ideological crusade. It's completely inappropriate and only vigilant parents can stop it. Finally, it's starting to happen."
Ted Budd, a Republican vying to help his party take control of the U.S. Senate, said "Parents – not the government – should control the direction of their children's education. It is the responsibility of schools to prepare our kids to lead productive and successful lives after graduation, not force-feed them the latest woke left-wing propaganda. Critical Race Theory and similar false and destructive ideologies have no place in our classrooms."
In addition to candidate speeches, Thursday's event also featured parents involved in state education battles in which they shared their experiences discovering blatantly political curriculum and obscene, age-inappropriate sexual material.
"It's hard to believe just how corrupted and misguided much of the educational bureaucracy has become, and it's time for serious leaders who will use their platform and the power of their office to stand up for parents and children," said Kathy Barnette, former U.S. Senate candidate in Pennsylvania and 1776 Action Spokeswoman. "North Carolina will play a critical role in next week's elections and 1776 Action wants to ensure that people understand the stakes and the positions of their respective candidates."
Formed last year after President Biden's cancelation of President Trump's 1776 Commission, 1776 Action has advanced anti-CRT legislation in a variety of state capitols, assisted educators in speaking out against radical curriculum, and worked to shape the education debate with its 1776 Pledge, signed by over 500 candidates across America including Governors Kristi Noem (SD) Glenn Youngkin (VA).
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West Seneca police are investigating a fatal stabbing of a 29-year-old man that occurred Friday night on Edson Street near Cazenovia Park.
At 11:40 p.m., West Seneca Police Department responded to a reported stabbing and found a man with several knife wounds, according to a department Facebook post. The victim was taken to an emergency room where he died from his injuries, the post continued.
West Seneca police have taken a 24-year-old male suspect into custody and are working with the Erie County District Attorney's Office on charges, according to the social media post. The identities of the victim and suspect have been withheld due to notification, and further investigation needed.
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2022-07-30T19:11:52+00:00
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Tupperware between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 15, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Tupperware Brands Corporation issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Khloé Kardashian's revenge body was the product of some serious struggles in her personal life. The 38-year-old reality star opened up to InStyle about her obsession with her weight in the aftermath of her split from Lamar Odom.
"The reason why I turned to the gym was actually through my divorce," she shared of her 2013 split from Lamar. "I didn't really know what to do."
The former couple met in 2009 and got married one month later. Khloé filed for divorce in 2013 amid Odom's struggle with addiction and infidelity. They finalized their divorce in 2016.
Khloé added that the progress she made at the gym after her split made her feel "so accomplished."
"I'm sort of a control freak, but in life we can't control everything. But the gym, what I put in it, I know I'm going to get out of it," she explained. "And being a control freak — I'm proud of it — I love that I have that control."
Khloé also shared that during her focus on fitness after her split from Lamar, she became "obsessive" about her weight.
"When I first started [working out], I cared so much," she admitted. "Maybe [it's] just being younger. I think you care about the scale. The scale Fs with you. I don't even look at a scale anymore. I think it's really unhealthy. I haven't in years. They're just numbers."
Khloé said that after trying out extreme fitness plans, she found gradual progress to be the most effective for her.
"I did start like, 'I'm going to start working out two days a week, and I'm not going to change my diet.' But because [I'm] working out, it made me want to make smarter choices, drink more water, and eat a little better, so it becomes a natural progression," she shared. "Then I would say, 'Now it's three days a week,' and I would slowly do those add-ons, and it became not so aggressive. And I would reward myself."
She noted that she and older sister, Kim Kardashian, are "very competitive" with one another at the gym.
Khloé still finds "the release" of working out to be the biggest benefit to her mentally and physically.
"If I'm having a really bad day, I go to the gym. I might not want to go to the gym, but I go and right when I'm done, I feel so much lighter," she said. "I've never regretted going to a workout. I've always regretted missing them or pushing the snooze button."
Following her split from Lamar, Khloé moved on, eventually meeting and having two children with now-ex Tristan Thompson. She and Tristan split in December 2021 amid his paternity scandal in which he fathered a child with another woman while engaged to Khloé. According to Khloé, he also encouraged her at this time to do an embryo transfer to have another child with him via surrogate. The two are no longer romantically involved, but are co-parenting their children and have attended several group events together, including Malika and Khadijah Haqq's recent 40th birthday party.
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2023-03-13T00:59:12+00:00
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A Los Angeles County prosecutor said Monday progressive DA's like George Gascon don't have any solutions beyond "a hope and a prayer" that criminals won't break the law.
"Progressive District Attorneys like Los Angeles County DA George Gascon are under attack due to what many claim is a pro-criminal agenda that emboldens criminals, leaves residents unsafe and victims abandoned," Dr. Phil observed on his show. "Now, Eric Siddall is a current Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, and says George Gascon has hijacked the DA’s office and placed the rights of criminals above those of victims. Now, that’s a bold statement, Eric."
"Well, it’s also true," Siddall replied. "Look, I’m the vice president of the Association of Deputy DA’s. We represent the line of prosecutors who are seeing the effects of George Gascon’s policies. 98% of our prosecutors at the line prosecutors voted to endorse the recall of this current DA because they see the effects of his policies."
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCON CREATING RACIAL JUSTICE ACT SECTION
Dr. Phil noted, "LA County has had a lot of early prison releases, and one of those, Gascon’s directive allowed the release of suspect Andrew Cachu. He was serving a 50-year-to-life sentence for murder, rearrested for drug, firearm, and fleeing from police charges - what happened with him?"
Siddall slammed the case as grim example of Gascon’s "ideologically-based" policy.
"The DA said no person who’s ever committed a crime while they were a juvenile should ever be held accountable as a criminal,’" he said. "In other words, because of the way that the juvenile justice system works in California, their jurisdiction ends at 25, which means that the only way to properly hold some juveniles accountable for heinous acts is to send them to the criminal system so that they can be in custody for longer than 25 or after 25 years old."
LA DA GASCON SUSPENDS PROSECUTOR FOR MISGENDERING AND 'DEADNAMING' TRANS CHILD MOLESTER ACCUSED OF MURDER
The deputy DA rep said that Cachu was one of these cases, and warned that Gascon’s policies enabled him to commit further crimes.
"George Gascon, not using a case-by-case analysis, not looking at the individual facts, made a decision that all people in that guy’s situation should be released [at age 25], and of course, he was released and is now charged with another crime," he said. "The problem with these ideological prosecutors is they have no plan about what to do with these people once they get back on the street."
Siddall went on to explain the mindset of those like Gascon who allow potentially dangerous people back into society.
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"Their whole thing is, it’s like a hope and a prayer. ‘Let’s hope and pray that they do better,’ instead of actually doing something that makes everyone else safe but also makes sure that person gets the services they need," he said. "It’s really unfair not just only to the victim, but also to the defendant, especially if the defendant has a mental health issue."
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2023-03-14T12:16:41+00:00
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https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/prosecutor-explains-how-progressive-das-have-hijacked-our-system-of-justice-with-a-pro-criminal/article_c31e5a45-8c86-55a6-bb57-43fb144c8dd0.html
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A food shortage is forcing local businesses to remove certain items from the menu.
An ongoing lettuce shortage is hard to avoid, whether it’s your local restaurants, fast food chain, or grocery store.
“I can’t find romaine lettuce at all. It’s just not available,” said the general manager of Hawthorne’s Pizza and Bar, Christopher Mullis. “I can’t make you a Cesar salad. If you want it, I’m sorry, you can’t have it unless you want to substitute for a green leaf which is also difficult to get and especially finding it in any good quality.”
This time of year, most romaine lettuce comes directly from California.
Now, farmers are dealing with a drought, higher temperatures than usual, and a disease that’s destroying crops.
“I’ve had a few restaurants reach out to me and ask me if I have romaine lettuce because they have special salads that only take romaine lettuce,” said the owner of Tega Hills Farm, Mindy Robinson. “I don’t grow romaine right now, so I said, ‘no; I am so sorry I don’t have my mix.'”
What Robinson does have in her greenhouse is mixed green.
“I have about five different varieties of lettuce,” Robinson said.
Some restaurants use green leaf lettuce as a substitute for romaine, causing an uptick and demand and prices.
“On Oct. 25, I think I paid $31 a case for green leaf lettuce, and a week later, I was paying $91 for a case of it,” Mullis said.
Salads at restaurants need vital ingredients, or they cost too much for the owner to profit.
“Lettuce is more expensive than the chicken right now per case,” Mullis said. “If you want lettuce, that stuff is gold.”
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2022-11-17T21:09:17+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/consumer-watch/lettuce-shortage-hurting-local-businesses/
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 25, 2022
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
446 AM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Warren
and northern Washington Counties through 515 AM EDT...
At 446 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bolton Landing, or near Warrensburg, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rains could cause flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Warrensburg, Whitehall, Lake George Village, Bolton Landing, Huletts
Landing, Mount Hope, Bolton, Hampton, Lake George, Shelving Rock,
South Bay, Cleverdale, Big Hollow, South Bay Village, Snody Dock,
Hampton Flats, Grays Corner, Brayton, East Whitehall and Rockhurst.
This includes Interstate 87 between exits 22 and 23.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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2022-07-25T09:37:45+00:00
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Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com.
I particularly enjoyed Emily Burnham’s retro story in the BDN about the legendary Bangor Auditorium during its heyday for the Eastern Maine Basketball Tournament years. It was truly a reminder of the many outstanding events besides the sports venues that entertained eastern and northern Mainers during its time.
As the team announcer for the short-lived Maine Lumberjacks and Windjammers, I may have opened every welcome greeting with a pertinent line that appeared to stick: “Welcome to the Bangor Auditorium — the Mecca of basketball in the East.” It was — and certainly seemed — appropriate.
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2023-02-22T16:50:55+00:00
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2022-04-13T13:52:55+00:00
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Soap star Andrea Evans dies at 66, reports say
(Gray News) – Soap star Andrea Evans died at the age of 66 after a battle with breast cancer.
The actress best known for her roles in “One Life to Live,” “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Passions” died Sunday at her home in Pasadena, California, Evans’ representative Nick Leicht told USA Today.
“She was such a tremendous talent and an absolute joy to work with,” Leicht told USA Today in a statement.
Her husband of more than 30 years, Stephen Rodriquez, told People magazine his wife was a “remarkable individual, cherished by all who knew her.”
“Her unwavering strength, positivity, and indomitable spirit inspired us every step of the way throughout her fearless fight against this relentless disease,” Rodriquez told People in a statement.
Evans’ husband went on to say that cancer may have killed his wife, but her spirit is alive and lives on.
She leaves behind a 19-year-old daughter, Kylie, who told People her mom was her best friend.
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2023-07-11T20:01:33+00:00
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). Shareholders have until July 11, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-oscr/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
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2022-06-30T04:00:49+00:00
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All Things We're Cooking is a series featuring family recipes from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind them. We'll continue to share more of your kitchen gems throughout the holidays.
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Growing up, Miriam Armendariz Piccolo helped her mom in the kitchen, especially when it came time to make picadillo, Piccolo's favorite dish.
Piccolo says the spices and flavors of this dish — a combination of ground beef, potatoes and chile sauce — taste like home to her.
As with many mother-daughter relationships, Piccolo and her mom did not always agree. Clashes usually resulted from cultural differences — the conservative culture in Mexico, where the family emigrated from, and the more progressive culture in their new home of Oregon, she said.
But regardless of any disagreements, Piccolo knew that when her mom made picadillo, she was making it for her, because her brother and dad weren't fans. Coming home from school to this meal meant that her mom had been thinking about her and that they would share the meal together.
"She was thinking about me some way, somehow that day," Piccolo said. "It could have been because she was loving me or maybe angry at me, or maybe I had disappointed her, but I was on her mind in some way, and she wanted to feed me and feed me good that day."
As much as Piccolo loves picadillo, she hadn't made it on her own until recently.
"I honestly didn't really know how to make it because I never got the recipe from my mom," says Piccolo, who now lives in Little Rock, Ark. "My mom was the one that would say, 'a pinch of this and add some chiles.' And she was so vague with it that I was like, I don't know what that means."
Piccolo's job back then was more about dicing vegetables than measuring ingredients. So, when she came across a video of picadillo on TikTok, she decided to attempt to make it herself. But this time she would have to rely on the help of her aunts. Piccolo's mother died in 2021.
The aunts gave her some tips and she got to work. It wasn't so much about how the dish tasted in the end, Piccolo said. "I wanted to show my aunts that I'm still carrying my mom, that I still got her memories and her skills and I'm bringing them with me," she said.
Piccolo's picadillo turned out to be delicious. She now plans to make it for family, friends and herself and urges others to try the recipe.
"This is going to be a good, hearty dish," Piccolo said. "Serve it with a squeeze of lemon, good, hearty corn tortillas. And it will fill you up knowing that it really was made with love."
Picadillo
Recipe submitted by Miriam Armendariz Piccolo
Little Rock, Ark.
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Directions
Cook the beef and break it up until its 90% cooked. Add peeled and chopped potato and cook for about 5 minutes.
In the meantime, boil the tomato and chiles and blend with the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano and cloves so they make a watery puree. Add the chile sauce to the beef and potatoes, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
Serve with white Mexi-rice, corn tortillas and a squeeze of lime.
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2022-11-20T14:55:38+00:00
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The partnership aims to further enhance healthcare and innovation in the Kingdom as part of Saudi Vision 2030
CORALVILLE, Iowa , Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Diagnostics – maker of IDx-DR, the first-ever FDA-cleared, fully autonomous AI system for the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy – announced today a strategic partnership with Tamer Healthcare – an integrated healthcare and wellness firm with more than 100 years of established business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – to further enhance healthcare and innovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The strategic partnership initially focuses on the distribution of Digital Diagnostics flagship product, IDx-DR, for the detection of diabetic retinopathy (including macular edema) with plans for future artificial intelligence (AI) technology development and expansion. The Saudi Arabian population represents one of the world's most acute needs for such innovative technology, with over 8 million people at risk of vision loss due to diabetes.
Tamer Healthcare and Digital Diagnostics will also work together with the goal of developing additional AI healthcare applications in conjunction with the Saudi Localization Plan.
"This long-term partnership aims to further enhance healthcare and innovation in the Kingdom as part of Saudi Vision 2030," said Dana Cooney, VP of International Sales at Digital Diagnostics. "Most importantly, this partnership signifies Digital Diagnostics' commitment to foster investment in the Kingdom by developing innovative healthcare solutions rooted in AI that create access to affordable and high-quality care for the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."
"We look forward to leveraging this partnership to facilitate the advancement of healthcare innovation for the benefit of the nation," said Dr. Yasser Khattab, CEO of Tamer Healthcare. "Deploying new technology in tandem with a company that has successfully developed and deployed this type of system will help expedite the process in the Kingdom and foster continued local innovation and technology solutions."
About Digital Diagnostics Inc.
Digital Diagnostics Inc. is a pioneering AI diagnostics company on a mission to transform the quality, accessibility, equity, and affordability of global healthcare through the application of technology in the medical diagnosis and treatment process. The company, originally founded by Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, a neuroscientist, practicing fellowship-trained retina specialist, and computer engineer, is led in partnership with co-founders John Bertrand and Seth Rainford.
Digital Diagnostics is paving the way for autonomous and assistive AI diagnosis to become a new standard of care, contributing to democratizing healthcare and closing care gaps. The company works closely with patient advocacy groups, federal regulators, and other quality of care and ethics-focused stakeholders to enable the adoption of autonomous AI. Digital Diagnostics IDx-DR system does not replace a full - comprehensive seven-point - eye exam. For more information and the latest news follow: https://digitaldiagnostics.com/
About Tamer Group
Tamer Group is an integrated healthcare and wellness Group in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and North African region, offering a portfolio of products and services that contribute to personal wellness and public health. Today, the full extent of the company's manufacturing and distribution services includes pharmaceuticals and vaccines, medical devices, nutrition and baby health, as well as a digital platform, e-commerce and logistics capabilities. Tamer Group has over 4,000 employees and is owned by the third generation of the family, run with a board of diverse external members embracing full corporate governance and stewardship. For more information: https://www.tamergroup.com.
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2023-02-01T15:35:24+00:00
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Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour filed a motion late Friday to dismiss their antitrust lawsuit and countersuits, ending more than 10 months and enormous legal fees in a bitter dispute that turned into a business agreement.
The filing in a northern California federal court was more procedural than a surprise.
It was a big part of the stunning June 6 agreement in which the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, the PGA Tour and the European tour became partners in a new for-profit company for commercial businesses.
The PGA Tour sent a notice to players, which was obtained by The Associated Press, that said, “Pursuant to the Framework Agreement announced last week, documents have now been filed with the court bringing a formal end to all pending litigation between the PGA Tour, PIF and LIV Golf.”
The Wall Street Journal has reported that tour executives told the staff legal fees were closing in on $50 million. As part of the motion, all sides are responsible for their legal fees.
Along with ending the antitrust complaints against each other, the motion asks for dismissal of an appeal involving whether the PIF and its governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, would have to provide testimony.
The PIF and Al-Rumayyan were trying to claim an exemption from the Foreign Service Immunity Act. A federal magistrate had ruled they were not exempt because of the PIF’s involvement in the commercial enterprise of LIV Golf.
All requests were to dismiss with prejudice, meaning neither side’s lawsuit can be reopened.
Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau were among 11 players who sued the PGA Tour in early August when they were suspended for defecting to LIV Golf. The rival league paid signing fees of $100 million or more, in addition to the $25 million in prize money for 48-man fields with guaranteed money at every tournament.
The lawsuit claimed the PGA Tour has used monopoly power to try to squash competition. The PGA Tour won an early court decision when a federal judge denied a temporary restraining order that would have let three LIV Golf players to compete in the tour’s postseason.
LIV Golf joined the lawsuit and eventually all 11 players pulled out of the lawsuit.
The PGA Tour filed a countersuit in September accusing LIV of “tortious interference” by inducing top players to breach contracts by claiming the tour could not enforce its rules.
Any jury trial was not expected until the middle of 2024 at the earliest as both sides wrangled over discovery issues.
But the case is not done yet. The New York Times earlier on Friday filed a motion to intervene, asking the court to unseal documents. The Times says the public’s right to the information outweighs the tour and LIV Golf’s claims certain documents could cause “competitive harm.”
That request is to be heard on Aug. 3.
Also, the Justice Department has begun to examine the agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s Saudi backers to determine whether it violates federal antitrust statutes. The agreement contained few details on how the new company will operate and what becomes of LIV Golf, which is in its second season.
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2023-06-17T04:15:04+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/sports/saudi-backed-liv-golf-pga-tour-file-joint-motion-to-dismiss-lawsuits/
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BEIJING, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. ("Ambow" or the "Company") (NYSE American: AMBO), a leading cross-border career educational and technology service provider, today announced that its succeeded in winning two tenders. The first successful tender concerns a project to upgrade the intelligent classroom solutions at Hulunbuir College, and the second involves the procurement of a new recording system for the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou Medical College. Delivering its one-stop integrated intelligent education solutions, the Company will advance the institutions' intelligent education development.
Supported by an array of patented technologies and responding to dynamic market demand and new innovation, Ambow's one-stop intelligent education solution, combining teaching, learning and management, provides high-quality, cross-device and multi-situational live and recorded services. While meeting the diverse needs of different educational environments, the Company expanded its remote applications, facilitating users' effective response to crises, including the epidemic. In addition, it assisted colleges and universities in extending and developing their learning resources and space, promoted innovative lecture models, and optimized the teaching environment. Ambow solutions' continuous improvement will support its deeper integration within higher education and ensure its technology keeps driving important advances in the sector.
Dr. Jin Huang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ambow, commented, "Colleges and universities are key venues for applying and developing intelligent education products. With substantial recognition from progressively more colleges and universities, we are more determined than ever to follow the path of technological innovation. Leveraging our experience accumulated over the past 20 years in the vocational education sector as well as our proprietary technologies, we'll further expand our business capabilities and share educational outcomes, deepening our commitment to provide educators and students across the nation with world-class educational resources and services."
About Ambow Education Holding Ltd.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in 15 out of the 34 provinces and autonomous regions within China.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Ambow's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Ambow may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies, expansion plans, the expected growth of the content and application delivery services market, the Company's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with its customers, and the general economic and business conditions in the regions where the Company provides its solutions and services. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Ambow undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Ambow Education Holding Ltd.
Tel: +86 10-6206-8000
The Piacente Group | Investor Relations
Tel: +1 212-481-2050 or +86 10-6508-0677
Email: ambow@tpg-ir.com
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2022-07-18T12:55:38+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/ambows-one-stop-integrated-intelligent-education-solutions-win-bids-two-college-projects/
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