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SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry came off the bench for a second straight game and showed he’s healthy at last, scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets 126-106 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.
Jordan Poole started for Curry again and contributed 29 points — just missing a chance to become the first Warriors player ever to score 30 in his first two playoff games.
Klay Thompson added 21 points, while Curry shot 12 for 17 with five 3s as Denver again had no answer defensively for all of the Warriors’ dangerous perimeter threats.
The series shifts to Denver for Game 3 on Thursday night.
The Warriors are rolling with the backing of a raucous home crowd, winning their seventh in a row overall after a five-game winning streak to close the regular season.
Golden State used runs of 16-0 and 23-4 late in the second quarter to erase a 43-31 deficit and take a 57-51 lead at the break. On one particularly dazzling sequence, Draymond Green bounced a pass to Poole who threw it behind his back to Thompson for a layup that made it 54-47. Green’s defense flustered Jokic again.
Austin Rivers grabbed at his left hip and went down hard after getting hurt on a drive then Thompson hit a jumper on the other end in the 5-on-4 advantage before Rivers exited with 10:04 left in the second quarter. He returned with 46.7 seconds to go in the half.
The Nuggets went ahead 43-31 on Monte Morris’ layup at the 7:25 mark of the second quarter and the Warriors answered with 16 straight points. The Chase Center crowd went crazy on Poole’s 3 with 3:38 remaining.
Curry entered for the first time at the 6:32 mark of the first to a roaring ovation and immediately hit a jumper. With 16 first-half points he became the 27th player in NBA history to score 3,000 career postseason points.
He showed a full range of moves including driving to the basket with a fervor and making a 3-pointer while falling to the ground.
Denver took a 7-0 lead 90 seconds into the game as Jokic made four quick free throws. But the teams combined to start 6 for 21 with three field goals apiece — and the Warriors were 1 for 7 on 3s.
NO IGGY
Golden State missed veteran Andre Iguodala, the 2015 NBA Finals MVP who sat out with neck spasms after playing just more than 13 minutes in the series opener.
It marked the first time he, Curry, Green and Thompson played together all season.
TIP-INS
Nuggets: Jokic shot 9 for 20 and has missed all eight of his 3-point tries in two games. ... Denver had intended to inquire to the NBA about DeMarcus Cousins’ back-to-back technicals in Game 1 that led to his ejection with 10:28 left in the game, though coach Michael Malone wouldn’t provide details about whether the Nuggets had indeed spoken to the league and said he would keep any such discussions private. Cousins scored five straight points during one second-quarter sequence. ... Denver committed costly turnovers once more, 18 of them leading to 25 Warriors points — something Malone stressed couldn’t happen.
Warriors: Curry, Poole and Thompson combined to go 31 for 52 from the floor with 13 3s. ... While the Warriors held a 41-35 rebounding advantage in the series opener, Denver led 47-35 on Monday. ... Golden State is 17-4 in Game 2 of the playoffs dating to the 2015 title run when the franchise captured its first championship in 40 years. ... The Warriors planned to take Tuesday off then practice in San Francisco on Wednesday before flying to Denver.
QUOTABLE
Malone on the Nuggets needing to improve communication in Game 2: “It was definitely addressed during the game, yesterday, this morning. The good thing is when it is horrendous it usually can’t get any more horrendous so there’s only one way for it to go.”
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2022-04-19T05:25:09+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nba/curry-scores-34-points-off-bench-warriors-lead-nuggets-2-0/2022/04/19/1c960120-bf9c-11ec-b5df-1fba61a66c75_story.html
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Lee, a technology executive who created Cash App and was currently chief product officer of MobileCoin, was fatally stabbed in San Francisco early Tuesday, according to the cryptocurrency platform and police.
The San Francisco Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to a report of a stabbing on Main Street at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday and found a 43-year-old man suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victim died at a hospital.
Police did not identify the victim but MobileCoin confirmed Lee’s death in response to an email from The Associated Press on Wednesday.
“Our dear friend and colleague, Bob Lee passed away yesterday at the age of 43, survived by a loving family and collection of close friends and collaborators,” MobileCoin CEO Josh Goldbard said in a statement.
Lee was “made for the new world,” Goldbard wrote.
“From large contributions to Android at google, to being the first CTO of Square, in that time creating CashApp, and working with us here at Mobilecoin, Bob surely had an impact that will last far beyond his short time on earth,” he said.
Lee came to MobileCoin as an early stage investor and advisor, then became chief product officer and helped launch the Moby app, Goldbard said. Lee was the chief technology officer at digital payments company Square in 2013 when it launched a money transfer application now known as Cash App.
The police statement did not provide any details on the circumstances of the stabbing.
“This is an open and active investigation. For that reason we are not releasing further information,” Officer Niccole Pacchetti, a public information officer, said in an email. “We will provide further details when they become available.”
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2023-04-05T18:48:07+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/bob-lee-cash-app-founder-and-mobilecoin-exec-slain-at-43/
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Having attended a rally for Democratic Senate candidate Tim Ryan, I have to vehemently disagree with Adam Barrington’s Oct. 16 letter suggesting the Democrats should have fielded a progressive candidate for Senate (”Ryan-Vance debate showed two failed political directions”). The primary reason that we have recently experienced so much alt-right behavior from historically reasonable Republicans is the longing for an America that is no longer. Extreme GOP positions such as election denial, attempts to “load election boards,” and strategies to reduce minority voting can be explained by conservatives reacting to the far left’s radical positions, such as on police funding and teaching sexuality at an early age.
All of us need to lean to the center, recognize that reasonableness on both sides of the aisle might enable us, despite our differences, to bring America back to one nation, all rowing in the same direction.
Tim Ryan is simply a throwback to the old Democratic Party, which stood for workers and bringing jobs back to America, while remaining strong against threats from Russia and China, without going overboard into the progressive agenda. C’mon America - let’s bring reasonable politicians back into Congress so we can move this country ahead together.
Michael C. Perlmuter,
Pepper Pike
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2022-10-28T15:55:33+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2022/10/america-needs-more-centrist-candidates-like-tim-ryan-who-lean-to-the-middle.html
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(Green Car Reports) — Domino’s is rolling out a nationwide fleet of 855 Chevrolet Bolt EV pizza delivery cars, with the first 100 vehicles scheduled to arrive later this month.
Wearing a lightning-bolt-infused Domino’s livery, those initial 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV hatchbacks will be followed by 700 more “in the coming months,” Domino’s said in a press release. The company plans to have the entire fleet deployed by the end of the 2023 calendar year, but in the meantime customers can track how many cars are deployed in each state with an online map.
The electric delivery vehicles, which will be managed and maintained by Enterprise Fleet Management, are an initial step toward Domino’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company believes the Bolt EV’s 259-mile EPA-rated range will allow for “days of deliveries,” while forming a corporate fleet that will allow it to recruit drivers who don’t own cars.
This isn’t the first time Domino’s turned to Chevy for an electric pizza delivery vehicle. In 2015, it rolled out the DXP, which was essentially a Chevy Spark EV with a built-in pizza warmer. Domino’s didn’t mention any similar modifications to its Bolt EV fleet. Considering the $7,500 EV tax credit that Bolt EVs purchased this year will still get, plus its recent $6,000 price drop, it’s the most affordable EV in the U.S. market.
Domino’s has also invested in two-wheeled electric vehicles. It started using electric delivery scooters in some markets a decade ago, and in 2019 it rolled out a national program for e-bike deliveries. The company now claims to deliver with e-bikes and/or scooters in 24 international markets, including the U.S.
Environmental awareness appears to be surging for convenience-oriented fast-food chains. Taco Bell just recently announced DC fast-charging on the way for more than 100 locations.
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2022-11-26T17:52:54+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/automotive/dominos-commits-to-800-chevy-bolt-ev-pizza-delivery-cars/
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(NewsNation) — A man who has been missing since 2021 after an Uber dropped him off has been found dead in Santa Monica, California.
Beau Mann was last seen at a 7-11 in Los Angeles. An Uber picked him up from the store and then dropped him off in Santa Monica on Nov. 30, 2021. A text to 911 was the last anyone heard from Mann. A Facebook page set up to help search for the missing 39-year-old announced his remains were found “in a grassy area” about a mile from where he was dropped off.
There were no details on the circumstances that led up to Mann’s death.
Mann’s remains were found in the courtyard of an abandoned property on Santa Monica Boulevard, according to a police statement. The remains were identified using dental records and have been turned over to the Los Angeles County coroner to determine the cause of death.
His family believes foul play was involved in his disappearance, pointing to the fact that he bought a bag of ice at the store before taking an Uber, a sign he was intending to go home. Mann was set to be married to his partner and was the founder of SoberGrid, which was designed to help recovering addicts.
On Facebook, his family and friends thanked those who helped look for Mann.
“We want to thank all of those who helped us search for him and who prayed for Beau’s safe return over the past year and a half. Beau was a beautiful soul who spent the better part of his life helping others. We miss his infectious smile and positive attitude every day. We know his spirit will live on through his company and passion, Sober Grid, as it continues to help those struggling with the grip of addiction,” the Facebook post said.
Anyone with any information on Mann’s death is strongly encouraged to contact SMPD Detective Ismael Tavera at 310-458-2256 or Ismael.tavera@santamonica.gov.
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2023-05-08T21:05:19+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/man-who-disappeared-in-california-after-texting-911-is-found-dead/
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Florida Power & Light, the state's biggest electric utility, says it's making faster progress than anticipated in restoring service in areas battered by Hurricane Ian last week.
"More resources are now collapsing into Southwest Florida," says FPL boss Eric Silagy, "with our goal and our effort to try to get everybody restored earlier than we even planned before, and that would be by close of business, end of the day, on Friday."
But Silagy says that prediction applies only to FPL customers whose homes and buildings can safely receive electricity.
"Certain sections, like Fort Myers Beach, that's a search-and-rescue — and unfortunately in some areas — a recovery operation. And we are simply not going to put people in harm's way by electrifying that area," Silagy says, adding, "I suspect that will continue for at least another week."
Power will also take longer on Pine Island and Sanibel Island, which took a direct hit from Ian. Those areas are served by the Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC). Spokeswoman Karen Ryan says despite the devastation on the islands, it appears some surviving houses could receive power.
"All of our substations are energized. We're in great shape that way. It will just depend on access, getting access to the island," Ryan says.
The bridges to both islands are too damaged to use, and Ryan says barges may be too impractical.
"A utility truck weighs, I don't know, 13 tons. It's a lot. Just one truck. And you need a lot of trucks and you need a lot of equipment and concrete poles," Ryan says. "So that's going to take time.
Things are moving much faster for LCEC on the mainland, where it serves suburbs and rural areas around Fort Myers. In Cape Coral, about 100 utility trucks are parked in two rows in a field out behind the big box stores as crew chiefs get their instructions for the day. James Cordella, from Long Island, N.Y. is part of a newly arrived group of contractors.
"They're keeping us in trailers, like 36 men to a trailer, three bunks high. Snoring and farting all night," he says with a laugh.
They work 16-hour days, seven days a week, until the job is done. The work can also be risky.
"High voltage — getting electrocuted! Falling out of the sky — a car could come by and hit your truck, tip your truck over and send you flying out of it. A lot of risks involved," he says.
But the pay is good, which helps attract the out-of-state workers after a storm. In some cases, they make twice the money that they do at home.
LCEC's Rusty Snider, who's organizing the work of the out-of-town contractors, says a constant challenge after a storm is the residents who incessantly approach crews to ask when the power will be restored.
"If you can imagine, [a crew chief] is trying to concentrate on the circuits he's doing, and he's constantly got people pecking on his window, interrupting him. His concentration is broken," Snider says. "So they're fending that off, making sure everybody's working safe, that we're energizing the right thing at the right time, and it's a lot for a guy out here in the field."
As if to illustrate the point, during the morning safety briefing, a passing motorist slows down and yells at Snider, demanding to know why all the trucks are still parked, instead of out working.
"We got a lot of people there without power," the motorist shouts.
"Thank you very much for your input," Snider says flatly.
The hundred trucks soon fan out. At this stage, LCEC has all its substations working, and the big remaining problem are the leaning or broken utility poles, draping power lines across roofs and yards.
At the corner of Chiquita and West 19th Lane, a crew has snagged the top of a half-broken pole with a hydraulic arm, while a lineman in a bucket truck applies a chainsaw just below the break. Cut loose, the pole swings menacingly. A resident sits in a lawn chair in the entrance of his garage, watching the show above his head. Neighbors Cassandra Bishop and Tim Edge stay farther back.
"We know they're doing what they do and taking their time to do it," Bishop says.
Edge acknowledges some people have been impatient.
"We actually saw an LCEC rep come by yesterday, and he's like, 'You're the nicest I've talked to today.' I understand the frustration out there, but people think they can do this in a second, but look at this — this has taken a couple of hours or so."
Given the size and power of this storm, though, experts say it might have taken longer, if Florida utilities hadn't been hardening their systems in recent years. LCEC spokeswoman Karen Ryan says the recovery has been made easier because more lines are being placed underground, and they've also been using transformers that are hardened for Florida weather.
But she says getting that storm-grade equipment has become harder in the last couple of years, because of supply chain problems.
"It used to be a 12-week lead time — it's a 123-week lead time now for a transformer," Ryan says. "So we were rationing them, in case we had a hurricane. And thank goodness we did that, or we would be in dire straits right now, not having equipment!"
Ryan says now, with this disaster recovery effort, this region will jump to the head of the line for suppliers of equipment such as those tougher transformers. She thinks it may be other regions' turn to ration their supply, as utilities in Southwest Florida rebuild their network stronger for the next hurricane.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-10-05T20:07:53+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/energy/2022-10-05/an-army-of-line-crews-is-reconnecting-the-power-in-southwest-florida
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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Make-A-Wish Southern Florida makes a mermaid dream come true, by granting a four-year-old cancer patient’s wish to see the ocean and meet mermaids in Boca Raton.
Last week, Emmy Haucke and her big sister Hadley were able to meet mermaids, gather shells and put on some fins of their own.
The Haucke family traveled from Spring Hill, Tennessee after a respite from Emmy’s two rounds of chemotherapy and her ongoing battle of Langerhan cell histiocytosis.
Their father, Jystin Haucke says they have had a fantastic time in South Florida.
“They have been fantastic. My girls have not been to the beach before and they’ve been telling everybody for the last several months, no matter where they went, that they were going to the beach,” said Jystin Haucke.
Emmy and Hadley also got some swimming lessons from the mermaids at the Boca Raton Beach Club pool.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida has granted more than 13,000 life-changing wishes for children who have critical illnesses since 1983.
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2022-07-19T15:22:16+00:00
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local10.com
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https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/07/19/make-a-wish-southern-florida-helps-make-girl-a-mermaid-for-the-day/
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CANON CITY, Colo., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fremont County, CO. ("Fremont County") recently learned of an incident that may affect the privacy of certain information and is providing notice of the event so that individuals may take steps to protect their personal information, should they feel it appropriate to do so. To date, Fremont County has not received any reports that personal information has been misused as a result of this incident.
On August 17, 2022, Fremont County became aware of suspicious activity on its network and discovered that it could not access certain files and folders on its servers. Fremont County immediately took steps to secure the environment, restore operations, and launched an investigation with third party specialists to determine the nature and scope of the activity, including working with state and federal law enforcement. Fremont Count's investigation determined that there was unauthorized access by an unknown individual to certain files on Fremont County's network – including files from the Sheriff's Department – from on or about August 13, 2022 through August 17, 2022.
Fremont County take this incident and the security of personal information in its care very seriously. Upon learning of this incident, Fremont County immediately took steps to ensure the security of its email environment and to investigate the activity. Fremont County conducted a comprehensive review to identify the individuals whose information was present in the impacted files and is in the process of notifying those individuals of the incident to provide them with further information regarding this incident. Fremont County is also reviewing its existing policies and procedures and has reported this incident to relevant state and federal regulators, as required. The following personal information about you may have been present in the impacted Sheriff's Department files: name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license number, bank account information, and/or health information. Although we have no evidence to indicate any information was subject to actual or attempted misuse, Fremont County is providing this notice to all impacted individuals out of an abundance of caution.
On October 4, 2022 Fremont County began mailing notice letters to individuals whose information may have been affected. Fremont County has offered these individuals access to credit monitoring and identity restoration services for one year without charge. Fremont County also is encouraging individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud, to review account statements, and to monitor credit reports and explanation of benefits forms for suspicious activity. Fremont County's notification to individuals includes information on obtaining a free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com, calling 877-322-8228, or contacting the three major credit bureaus directly at: Equifax, P.O. Box 105069, Atlanta, GA, 30348, 800-525-6285, www.equifax.com; Experian, P.O. Box 2002, Allen, TX 75013, 888-397-3742, www.experian.com; TransUnion, P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016, 800-680-7289, www.transunion.com. Individuals may also find information regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, security freezes and the steps they may take to protect their information by contacting the credit bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission or their state Attorney General. The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement or the individual's state Attorney General. Fremont County has provided notice of this incident to required state regulators.
Fremont County has established a dedicated toll-free call center for individuals seeking more information on this incident or steps they may take to protect their personal information. The call center may be reached at (833) 559-2447 Monday through Friday, 8 am – 10 pm Central Time, or Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 7 pm Central Time (excluding some U.S. national holidays). More information is also available on Fremont County's website at https://fremontcountyco.state.co.us/.
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2022-10-04T23:41:48+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/10/04/fremont-county-co-notice-data-event/
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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A farmworker accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at two Northern California mushroom farms was charged Wednesday with seven counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
Chunli Zhao, 66, will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Meanwhile, the San Mateo County coroner's office identified six of those who died in shootings the sheriff's office has called “workplace violence” without further detailing a motive. It was California’s third mass shooting in eight days, including the killing of 11 in the Los Angeles area amid Lunar New Year celebrations Saturday.
Authorities believe Zhao acted alone Monday when he entered a mushroom farm where he worked in Half Moon Bay, shot and killed four people and seriously wounded a fifth. He then drove to a nearby farm where he worked previously and killed three more people, said Eamonn Allen, a sheriff’s spokesperson.
The charges include additional allegations that could result in the death penalty or life in prison without parole, though Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a moratorium on executions. Among those allegations are that Zhao used a gun, caused great bodily injury, killed multiple people, and had a prior felony conviction. No additional details were provided on the prior felony.
The coroner's office named six of the victims: Zhishen Liu, 73, of San Francisco; Marciano Martinez Jimenez, 50, of Moss Beach, California; Aixiang Zhang, 74, of San Francisco; Qizhong Cheng, 66, of Half Moon Bay; Jingzhi Lu, 64, of Half Moon Bay; and Yetao Bing, 43, whose hometown was unknown. The name of the seventh victim has not been released publicly as officials work to notify relatives, the coroner's office said.
Officials have said some of the people killed were migrant workers.
Servando Martinez Jimenez said his brother Marciano Martinez Jimenez was a delivery person and manager at one of the farms. He never mentioned Zhao or said anything about problems with other workers.
“He was a good person. He was polite and friendly with everyone. He never had any problems with anyone. I don’t understand why all this happened,” Martinez Jimenez said in Spanish.
Marciano Martinez Jimenez had lived in the United States for 28 years after arriving from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Servando Martinez Jimenez said he is working with the Mexican consulate to get his brother’s body home.
It would not have been Zhao’s first fit of workplace rage, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. In 2013 Zhao was accused of threatening to split a coworker’s head open with a knife and separately tried to suffocate the man with a pillow, the Chronicle reported, based on court documents.
The two were roommates and worked at a restaurant, and the man, identified as Jingjiu Wang, filed a temporary restraining order against Zhao that was granted but is no longer in effect. Wang could not be immediately reached, the Chronicle reported.
The shootings occurred at California Terra Garden, previously known as Mountain Mushroom Farm, and nearby Concord Farms.
David Oates, a California Terra Garden spokesperson, said that he did not know how long Zhao worked there and that he was one of 35 employees who had stayed when ownership changed. Oates declined to provide details of the four slain workers.
Concord Farms owner Aaron Tung said in a statement that the farm was waiting for more information before it could comment.
Half Moon Bay is a small, laid-back, coastal and agricultural city about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of San Francisco. Its sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean make it a popular spot for hikers and tourists, who flock there to surf and for an annual giant pumpkin festival.
The new year has brought six mass killings in the U.S. in fewer than three weeks, accounting for 39 deaths. Three have occurred in California since Jan. 16, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. The database tracks every mass killing — defined as four dead, not including the offender — in the U.S. since 2006.
The shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park followed the killing of a teenage mother, her baby and six others at a home in California’s Central Valley on Jan. 16. Officials discussing the investigation mentioned a possible gang link to the killings.
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2023-01-25T21:38:59+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/news/california-news/suspect-in-half-moon-bay-farm-killings-faces-7-murder-counts
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Former Perlick CFO Tracy Pearson named President and Chief Executive Officer
MILWAUKEE, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perlick is pleased to announce that Tracy Pearson was named the company's new President and CEO, effective immediately. Pearson has worked at Perlick since February of 2021. She was hired as Chief Financial Officer, and has been acting CEO since June 2022, while continuing to fulfill her CFO duties.
Pearson has more than 20 years of executive leadership experience spanning various manufacturing and private equity companies. Her background includes extensive experience in corporate and financial turnarounds, merger and acquisition transactions including target identification, due diligence and integration activities, divestiture leadership, complex financial deal structuring, and revenue growth strategies. She has successfully navigated companies through financial crises and corporate changes, including reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions.
"Tracy is the perfect person to guide our leadership team to ensure we meet our ambitious business goals in 2023 and beyond," said Jeff Schwager, Chairman of the Board. "Her vast knowledge base, passion to move the company forward, and dedication to creating a positive and inclusive workforce makes her the ideal choice for this role. Announcing Perlick's first female President and CEO on International Women's Day is an honor for me."
In her new role, Pearson will focus on growing the company's commercial and residential bar equipment, refrigeration, beverage dispensing and entertainment product lines.
Pearson received her BBA from St. Norbert College, and her MBA from the Boston College Carroll School of Management. Pearson is married with two adult children, lives on a hobby farm and is an avid gardener and wine maker. She proudly dispenses her wine utilizing Perlick's patented dispensing system to friends, family and anyone else who loves a perfectly chilled beverage.
*ABOUT PERLICK CORPORATION®
Family owned since 1917, Perlick Corporation is a national manufacturing leader in customizable food and beverage storage and serving solutions. Perlick's commercial line includes custom bar and beverage and refrigeration equipment, innovative underbar items, industry-leading beverage dispensing equipment and time-tested brewery fittings. The company's award-winning, luxury residential product line features indoor and outdoor undercounter refrigerators, column refrigerators, wine reserves, freezers, freezer and refrigerator drawers, ice makers, and beer dispensers. A Milwaukee-based manufacturer, Perlick is dedicated to providing precision-engineered, quality, customizable food and beverage storage and serving solutions. To learn more, visit www.perlick.com or call 800-558-5592.
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2023-03-08T19:18:59+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2023/03/08/perlick-appoints-new-president-ceo/
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DOJ: Alabama ignored sewer issues, harmed Black residents
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said an environmental justice probe found Alabama engaged in a pattern of inaction and neglect regarding the risks of raw sewage for residents in an impoverished Alabama county and announced a settlement agreement with the state.
The departments of Justice and Health and Human Services announced the results of the environmental justice probe and a settlement agreement with state health officials to address longstanding wastewater sanitation problems in Lowndes County, a high-poverty county between Selma and Montgomery.
The agreement is the result of the department’s first environmental justice investigation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said it will not be the last, because the “fight for environmental justice is an urgent one” and the impacts of climate crisis have exacerbated the health risks faced by marginalized communities.
“For generations, Black rural residents of Lowndes County have lacked access to basic sanitation services. And as a result, these residents have been exposed to raw sewage in their neighborhoods, their yards, their playgrounds, schools and even inside their own homes,” Clarke said.
The Alabama Department of Public Health agreed to a number of changes, including the creation of a comprehensive plan for the region, and a moratorium on fines against people who can’t afford functioning septic systems. The federal department agreed to suspend their investigation as long as the state complies with the settlement terms.
Wastewater problems are well-documented in Lowndes County, a county of about 10,000 people where 72 percent of residents are Black and 28% live in poverty. Before the Civil War, the county was home to cotton plantation owners where wealthy landowners got rich off the labor of enslaved people. The county later became a center of the struggle for voting rights and civil rights in the 1960s.
The region is known as the Black Belt because of the dark rich soil, but the type of soil also makes it difficult for traditional septic tanks, in which wastewater filters through the ground, to function properly.
The region’s intense poverty and inadequate municipal infrastructure contribute to the problem. Maintaining septic tanks have typically been the responsibility of a homeowner, while local governments maintain sewage systems. Some homes in the rural county, where the median household income is about $31,000, still have “straight pipe” systems, letting sewage run untreated from home to yard.
“Environmental justice is a public health issue, and where you live should not determine whether you get sick from basic environmental hazards not faced in other affluent and white communities,” Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Director Melanie Fontes Rainer said in a statement.
State and federal officials have announced a number of changes through the years to try to address the problems in Lowndes County. Alabama lawmakers agreed to use a portion of the state’s pandemic relief funds for water and sewage projects, with some funds dedicated for high-needs projects.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2023-05-04T20:13:30+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/2023/05/04/doj-alabama-ignored-sewer-issues-harmed-black-residents/
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — One person has died following an explosion during a jet-fueled semitruck performance Saturday at a southwestern Michigan air show, officials said.
Emergency crews responded after the explosion happened about 1 p.m. at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. One death was announced by the Battle Creek Police Department.
The Shockwave Jet Truck was going down a runway at Battle Creek Executive Airport when the explosion occurred, air show spokeswoman Suze Gusching told the Battle Creek Enquirer.
The truck is powered by two jet engines and reached speeds topping 300 mph, according to Springfield, Missouri-based Darnell Racing Enterprises. Email message to the team seeking comment weren’t immediately returned.
No other injuries were reported and authorities didn’t immediately release information about the person killed.
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2022-07-02T21:25:35+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Police-say-1-killed-in-explosion-during-Michigan-17281411.php
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GORILLAZ FT. THUNDERCAT – “CRACKER ISLAND”
Gorillaz season is in full-effect… and they’re asking us to join a cult.
The latest release from the fictional band adds Thundercat to the expansive list of artists to have collaborated with Gorillaz. It offers everything you expect (and love) about a Gorillaz track — distant vocals over groovy synths and bass, and background vocals of an equally-funky featured artist which mesh perfectly with those of songwriter Damon Albarn’s.
The single is the band’s first release following their 2021 Meanwhile EP. It sets the theme for the next phase in the Gorillaz universe— the time in which not only an album is released, the fictional storyline of the band and its members is continued. “Cracker Island” is indicative of the upcoming phase being focused on cults and stan culture. So much so that in a press statement, the band encouraged devoted fans to join ‘The Last Cult,’ with member Murdoc as its self-appointed Great Leader.
Fellow member 2D puts it best with his statement: “It’s nice to be back. I’m well into our new tune, it brings back weird and scary memories of stuff that hasn’t happened yet.”
- Breanna Nesbeth, Staff Writer
JULIA JACKLIN – “I WAS NEON”
We just got another glimpse into Julia Jacklin’s upcoming album, Pre Pleasure, with her newly released song “I Was Neon.” Jacklin perfectly encapsulates what it feels like to yearn for a past version of oneself. The brighter, more upbeat melody of the song offers a look into a glowing past, but the introspective lyrics and slightly haunting harmonies in the chorus play to the anxieties that often come with reminiscing too much.
Being the multi-talented artist that she is, Julia Jacklin also self-directed the music video for this incredible new jam! While we wait for her new album, we will certainly be keeping “I Was Neon” on repeat.
- Erin Norton, Membership Assistant
NIKKI LANE – “FIRST HIGH”
Nikki Lane’s “First High” is an ode to the pursuit of a first-time-feeling. This refreshing alternative-country tune, released June 2nd, will be the first single featured on Lane’s upcoming album, Denim & Diamonds. The record, due Sept. 23rd, will be the singer-songwriter’s first album release in five years.
Beginning with a pulsating bassline, Lane’s whispy vocals soon join in the musical fray, hypnotizing listeners with the effortlessly groovy tune. Nostalgia runs rampant within the three minutes of this fiery track. No matter how small or insignificant the experience, Lane sings of memories she wishes she could experience again for the first time, whether it is the eagerness at trying on her first pair of 501 jeans or the excitement that came with playing her first show.
While a look into the past can be a needed distraction from the present, there is also plenty to look forward to in the future — including Lane’s upcoming Denim & Diamonds. Be sure to catch Lane playing a couple of music festivals this summer, and her supporting shows for Midland this fall. Get tickets and see her full performance schedule here!
- Sophie Severs, Staff Writer
WILL DAILEY – “EASY TO BE AROUND”
“Easy To Be Around” from Boston artist Will Dailey has a sound nearly as laid back as the person described in the lyrics. The song is a bittersweet dedication to the people-pleaser. The lyrics acknowledge the convenience and tragedy of this person’s existence, as they are seldom perceived in full.
Layers of guitar, bass, drums and keys form a changing and musically rich backdrop to Dailey’s vocals. While it certainly isn’t a brand new sound from Dailey, “Easy To Be Around” pulls in more tangible notes of a soulful, R&B style.
“Easy To Be Around” marks Will Dailey’s first release since an EP of covers in early 2020. Thus, it’s a long-awaited taste of something new from the Boston Music Award-winning artist.
- Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator
Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some new songs you can't miss. For even more new releases, listen to All New From 8-9 every evening on 88.9
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2022-07-13T20:20:17+00:00
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wers.org
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https://wers.org/new-discoveries-gorillaz-nikki-lane-and-more/
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Microsoft is adding artificial intelligence capabilities from ChatGPT maker OpenAI to another of its products — this time a customer-relationship app that’s meant to help win revenue from Salesforce.
Viva Sales, which connects Microsoft’s Office and video conferencing programs with customer relations management software, will be able to generate email replies to clients using OpenAI’s product for creating text. The AI tools, which include OpenAI’s GPT 3.5 — the system that is the basis for the ChatGPT chatbot — will cull data from customer records and Office email software. That information will then be used to generate emails containing personalized text, pricing details and promotions.
The Viva Sales app was initially released in October and works with Microsoft’s Dynamics customer management program and that of rival Salesforce. It’s free for users who sign up for the premium versions of Dynamics and $40 per user per month for Salesforce customers.
Microsoft, which last month struck an investment deal with OpenAI that’s said to be worth $10 billion, has been adding the AI research shop’s products and systems into software for computer programmers and the cloud. Microsoft is planning to use ChatGPT to enhance its Bing search engine, a person familiar with the matter said last month, and Microsoft executives have talked about a wide variety of consumer and commercial uses for OpenAI’s work.
ChatGPT has captured the attention of the internet since launching at the end of November. Its imitation of human conversation sparked speculation about its potential to supplant professional writers and even threaten the core search business at Alphabet Inc.’s Google. OpenAI, the organization behind it, makes money by charging developers to license its technology.
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2023-02-06T16:33:02+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-will-use-openai-tech-to-write-emails-for-busy-salespeople/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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Ten Trailblazing Grant Recipients Convened to Explore New Ways to Increase Clean Water Security
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy hydration leader Liquid I.V. hosted its inaugural Confluence gathering this past weekend, uniting 10 trailblazing organizations committed to advancing clean water security in communities. This immersive and experiential event was designed to foster new partnerships and drive innovation in water security solutions.
Confluence is Liquid I.V.'s signature program, dedicated to supporting the most engaged leaders in the field of water security and water access. The initiative aims to cross-pollinate organizations to create effective and innovative solutions to spark collaboration and provide catalytic funding. The program meticulously selected 10 diverse organizations to become participants, offering financial support for their water access and protection projects, and inviting them to the intimate gathering where they can collaborate with their peers on addressing national water challenges.
"Liquid I.V. is founded on the principle of helping everyone live better, healthier lives. Confluence is an aspect of our signature program. Essentially, the word confluence relates to the merging of two bodies of water. And so, the power of collaboration is the mindset behind Confluence," said Sean Lavin, Liquid I.V.'s Vice President of Impact. "Experts in these community-led organizations rarely have the opportunity to share some of the output or the experiences they have. Confluence is like a think tank. It's to enable all these experts from these organizations to empower them, collaborate and share, not just resources, but information to solve some of the bigger problems around clean waterways and healthy drinking water."
The 10 organizations that participated were a mix of changemakers focused on policy, environment, access, equity, and infrastructure with a passion for storytelling, partnerships, and innovation. Attendees included the US Water Alliance , Pacific Institute, Waterkeeper Alliance, DigDeep, The Center for Water Security and Cooperation, We the People, Hispanic Access Foundation, Moonshot Missions, Community Water Center, and Heal the Bay.
Confluence 2023 included an in-person event coupled with grant funding for each participating organization. By selecting a cohort of US-based organizations to each receive $50K grants, Liquid I.V. created the container necessary for successful collaboration, with the primary focus on water issues facing U.S. communities, from outdated water infrastructure and legal protections to historic droughts and climate change mitigation.
The event provided Liquid I.V. and attending organization leaders a place to understand the challenges being faced amid water-related issues in US communities, while collaborating and directing efforts to end water insecurity, placing focus on funding and appropriate support.
"We recognize that we're new to this community. We're humbled by the decades of research, advocacy, and direct impact these organizations have dedicated to ensuring all humans have access to clean and safe water.
In designing this program, we wanted to figure out the best way we could add value to this movement, and our lean on our unique strengths and accountability as a private company in this work. We were thrilled to host such a dedicated, innovative group who shares a passion for clean water access," said Mike Keech, Liquid I.V. CEO. "This is the first Confluence of many and a great opportunity to strengthen relationships. We're excited for how this event and partnerships will evolve."
Liquid I.V.'s approach to expanding water security is driven by the values of community empowerment, innovation, and equity to create long-lasting, sustainable impact. The Confluence program marks an inflection point for Liquid I.V.'s expanding impact work, which is supported and funded by Liquid I.V.'s profits, and therefore, its consumers.
For more information about Liquid I.V.'s impact work, please visit liquid-iv.com/pages/impact.
About Confluence:
Liquid I.V.'s Confluence, our signature program, supports the most engaged leaders in creating water security and access for communities.
Our Confluence gathering is designed to help cross-pollinate the most effective and innovative solutions by sparking collaboration and providing catalytic funding through deliberate selection of 10 grant recipients. Funds are put towards our aligned water access and protection work and each of these leaders is invited to a gathering to innovate and collaborate on solutions for the world's water woes.
The 2023 inaugural Confluence gathering, held on the site of a saltwater marsh in beautiful northern California, is a setting where organizations can immerse in an experiential cohort and create new partnerships. The gathering is intended to foster connections between today's most connected and innovative leaders in the clean water security space and create a shared vision for the future. We want Confluence attendees to come away with:
- Fresh connection and collaboration opportunities
- New ideas for their work
- Shareable assets for their organization
We believe that a healthier planet starts with access to clean and abundant water. That starts when the trifecta of private businesses, nongovernment nonprofit organizations, and government organizations have the combined resources, knowledge, and reach to make the changes needed to increase clean water security worldwide.
About Liquid I.V.
Liquid I.V. is a wellness company based in Los Angeles, CA, created to fuel life's adventures. The product line features great-tasting, non-GMO electrolyte drink mixes made in the USA utilizing Cellular Transport Technology (CTT)® to enhance rapid absorption of water and other key ingredients into the body. As a purpose-driven brand, giving back is at the core of Liquid I.V.'s DNA, and to date has donated over 38 million servings to people in need around the globe. Liquid I.V. is committed to donating a total of 150 million servings over the next 10 years.
Liquid I.V. is available online and in-store at retailers across the United States. The Hydration Multiplier, Liquid I.V.'s hero product, is available in a variety of core flavors including Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Concord Grape, Golden Cherry, Passion Fruit, and more. To learn more, visit www.liquid-iv.com and follow @liquidiv on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.
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2023-05-09T16:51:41+00:00
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Call it a reality check or a lesson on a season’s ups and downs.
Michigan clobbered Pittsburgh by 31 points in the Legends Classic in New York on Wednesday. But in the championship game, the 20th-ranked Wolverines were thrashed by Arizona State, 87-62, on Thursday.
The Wolverines (3-1) will play their third game in five nights when they host Ohio (1-2) on Sunday.
Michigan shot 33.9 percent from the field and made just 4 of 22 3-point attempts against the unranked Sun Devils. Arizona State did whatever it wanted against the Wolverines defense, shooting 60.4 percent and making 11 of 19 3-point tries.
The Wolverines were caught flat-footed from the start, as they never led.
“They looked forward to the matchup. You can just tell with the way the game started,” coach Juwan Howard said. “I will say this, I didn’t do a really good job of preparing our guys. I’ll take full responsibility for this one. Every game is a teachable moment. When you win, you learn. When you lose, you learn. We’re going to learn from this and we’re going to grow from this game.”
The previous game, the Wolverines shot 58.3 percent from the field and had four players in double figures.
“Getting beat like that is pretty embarrassing,” Michigan center Hunter Dickinson said. “You don’t want to have that kind of wake-up call, but it happened, and I feel like it will level us and kind of bring us back down to earth, that obviously we can’t just roll the ball out there and play and expect to win.”
Michigan was down 20 points in the first 12 minutes and never recovered.
“They brought the energy. They made shots,” Howard said. “Some of the shots were uncontested, which was disappointing, but there were times when they made shots that were contested because of the confidence level that they had.”
Dickinson leads the Wolverines in scoring (19.5 points per game) and rebounding (7.8). The only other player averaging double figures is Howard’s freshman son Jett (14.8).
The Bobcats opened the season with one-point loss to Belmont. They recorded an 11-point victory over Cleveland State, then fell to Detroit Mercy 88-74 on Wednesday.
The Titans shot 51.7 percent, which doesn’t bode well for an Ohio team about to face its first ranked opponent this season. The Bobcats shot a respectable 45.3 percent but only made 6 of 26 3-point attempts.
They were down by 22 points with 11 minutes remaining.
“Obviously, we didn’t play well enough to win the game,” Ohio head coach Jeff Boals said. “We got off to a good start. We were doing what we wanted to offensively with the basketball with reversals post touches. But there was a stretch there where we got away from that.”
The Bobcats have four players averaging double figures, led by Devon Baker (13.7) and Miles Brown (12.3). Dwight Wilson is averaging a double-double (10.7 points, 11.7 rebounds).
The game on Sunday is a rare matchup between the programs. They’ve only played once since 1971 — a 2012 Bobcats win in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan leads the all-time series 3-1.
–Field Level Media
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2022-11-19T01:21:09+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/coming-off-lopsided-loss-no-20-michigan-faces-ohio/
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Visa 2Q profits rise 14% on rising credit, debit card usage
NEW YORK (AP) — Payment processing giant Visa Inc. said its second-quarter profits jumped 14% from a year earlier on an adjusted basis, as the company continues to benefit from a global increase in credit card and debit card usage.
The San Francisco-based company said it earned a profit of $4.38 billion, or $2.09 a share, excluding one-time charges related partially to the Russia-Ukraine war and other accounting adjustments. That compared to an adjusted profit of $3.84 billion, or $1.79 a share, from a year earlier. The result beat analysts’ forecasts.
For the past several quarters, Visa’s fortunes have been bolstered by a global increase in online payments and usage of credit and debit cards. The company processed $2.955 trillion in transactions on its payment network last quarter, up 10% from a year earlier. The biggest growth is still happening in U.S., Europe and Asia, which make up more than 80% of the company’s overall market.
Visa takes a fee from every transaction processed on its network. The fee varies depending on the industry the merchant operates in, where they are located and whether they are using a credit or debit card, but generally the fee is between 1% and 3%.
While increase card use is boosting profits, Visa’s fortunes are still tied deeply to the performance of the global economy. When the pandemic impacted travel and economic activity, Visa’s profits fell sharply. Now, there are worries about a worldwide recession as central banks raise interest rates to fight inflation.
Visa’s new CEO, Ryan McInerney, who took over earlier this year, said that while the company sees “macroeconomic uncertainty,” he remains confident in “Visa’s ability to manage through changing environments.”
Visa shares rose nearly 2% in after-hours trading.
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2023-04-25T22:18:02+00:00
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kob.com
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https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/visa-2q-profits-rise-14-on-rising-credit-debit-card-usage/
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Facing renewed calls for stricter gun control after a mass shooting near Dallas, a Republican-led Texas House committee advanced a bill Monday that would raise the purchase age for semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21 even though the proposal has little or no chance of actually becoming law.
The Select Committee on Community Safety voted 8-5, with two Republicans joining six Democrats, to advance the bill to the full House after protesters' chants of "Do Something!" echoed through the hallways of the Capitol building in the country's largest red state. Some families whose children were killed in the attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last year cried following the vote.
The measure is unlikely to become law, as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has previously waved off the idea of allowing only people 21 or older to purchase guns like those used in many of the country's worst mass shootings, including Texas'. But the bill even getting and clearing a committee vote was unusual.
The bill had languished for weeks prior to the weekend shooting that left eight people dead at Allen Premium Outlets, a sprawling outdoor shopping center, and it getting a committee vote amounted to something of an about-face for Republicans.
Republican state Rep. Ryan Guillen, who chairs the House Select Committee on Community Safety, said Monday that he still believes there is not enough support in the Legislature for the bill to ultimately pass. He voted against the measure leaving his committee, which passed the bill on what was effectively the last possible day to so with time running out before the legislative session ends later this month.
When asked why the bill was suddenly coming up for a vote after weeks of inaction, Guillen said nothing had changed.
The push to raise the age has been led for months in the Texas Capitol by some families of the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in Uvalde when an 18-year-old gunman with an AR-style rifle opened fire in a fourth-grade classroom.
Mack Segovia, whose stepdaughter, Eliahna, was killed at Robb Elementary, attended the Capitol rally on Monday wearing a shirt with a photo of her in her softball uniform.
“It happened again. And it’s going to happen again and again and again,” Segovia said. “It happened this weekend in a mall. You’re not safe anywhere, anywhere we’re at anymore ... It’s going to strike again, we just don’t know where.”
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2023-05-08T19:42:17+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/stalled-gun-bill-advances-in-texas-after-new-mass-shootings/JEUK6FSZBRHAFBVFXKOSU5ZRZU/
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July 26, 2023 Press Release from Mercer Health: It’s one thing when someone identifies you for a feat of excellence; it is another when that someone does what you did professionally. (Oh, and you saved someone’s life.) That’s exactly what happened when Mercer Health Emergency Department and Celina EMS recently recognized Jace Jackson and Shannon Neargarder for exceptional community heroics, emergency response and overall commitment to excellence in lifesaving measures.
Jenny Conn, Director of Emergency Services and Disaster Preparedness at Mercer Health, shares, “When the patient arrived to the emergency room, we were so impressed with the actions taken by Jace and Shannon. Their training and immediate action certainly prevented an outcome that could have been much different.”
Conn continues, “We (Celina EMS and Mercer Health Emergency Department) want to impress upon the community the importance of pool safety and knowing basic life support measures including CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Anyone can learn these lifesaving techniques and even bystanders can play a role in saving lives, before medical professionals arrive as immediately performing CPR can greatly increase chance of survival.”
CPR classes can be taken online and are available through Mercer Health by contacting Mercer Health’s Education Coordinator, Betsy Schoenleben at bschoenleb@mercer-health.com. Additionally, local businesses can provide large group training through Mercer Health Occupational Health Services by contacting Ami Boley at aboley@mercer-health.com.
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2023-07-26T21:55:31+00:00
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hometownstations.com
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https://www.hometownstations.com/news/life-saving-measures-recognized-by-mercer-health-emergency-department-and-celina-ems/article_41de37ae-2be8-11ee-b642-db12caad587a.html
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Newborn surrendered to hospital under Daniel’s Law, officials say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - North Carolina officials said a newborn baby was surrendered safely to a hospital on Monday under Daniel’s Law.
The Department of Social Services said the baby boy was left at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and accepted under the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act.
The newborn was born on Feb. 19 and weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at the time of his birth, according to officials.
WHNS reports the Spartanburg County Department of Social Services took custody of the infant upon discharge from the hospital and placed him in a licensed foster home.
A permanency planning hearing for the baby will be held on April 3 at 2 p.m. at the Spartanburg County Family Court.
Those interested in the hearing can contact the Spartanburg Family Court at 864-596-2588 or the Spartanburg County Department of Social Services at 864-596-3001.
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2023-02-23T21:23:53+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/2023/02/23/newborn-surrendered-hospital-under-daniels-law-officials-say/
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Second Annual Virtual ESG Conference Drives Expert-led Conversations Concerning the Transition Implications in the Climate Change Mitigation Sector
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") – a leading wealth manager, investment bank, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) –announced that its second annual ESG Summit, Navigating the ESG & Climate Transition, starts today.
Erica Moffett, Managing Director and Head of Research Marketing Services for Oppenheimer, said, "Building on the momentum of our highly successful European-led ESG Summit last year, we are excited once again to bring together thought leaders and experts from across the industry in the US and Europe to discuss the latest global ESG trends and shed light on how this segment of the market may evolve in the future. With ESG, energy transition and climate topics growing in relevance among legislators, regulators and investors all around the world, Oppenheimer is pleased to be able to create a forum where companies speak freely about how they are navigating the transition to a more sustainable and socially aware world."
The virtual, two-day event will feature two interactive panels on key trends currently driving the ESG investing landscape. Today's panel, "Environmental Resiliency and Agriculture," will feature Mark Cupta, Managing Director, Prelude Ventures, and Ponsi Trivisvavet, the CEO of Inari. Meanwhile, Tazia Smith, COO & Head of Capital Partnerships at Closed Loop Partners, will lead tomorrow's panel, "Investing Opportunities in the Circular Economy."
Christopher Creed, a Senior Advisor with the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office, will deliver the keynote address, "Accelerating Disruptive Climate Technology Adoption in a Dynamic Risk Premium Environment." The Summit will also include a select number of one-on-one meetings.
Members of the Oppenheimer equity research team who will be in attendance:
- Brian Blair, Executive Director and Senior Analyst, Industrial Machinery and Flow Control
- Noah Kaye, Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Sustainable Growth & Resource Optimization
- Christopher Glynn, Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Industrial Multi-Industry
- Kristen Owen, Executive Director and Senior Analyst, Sustainable Growth & Resource Optimization
- Colin Rusch, Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst and Head of Oppenheimer's Sustainable Growth & Resource Optimization
"We thank all the companies and investors who will be participating in our ESG Summit over the next two days," said Colin Rusch, Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst and Head of Oppenheimer's Sustainable Growth and Resource Optimization franchise, and lead organizer of the conference. "Companies are looking to identify best practices for implementing ESG and climate mitigation strategies in their organizations, while institutional investors are searching for firms with high growth potential who are benefiting from the inherent efficiencies that come from strong ESG programs. Our conference is a great way to bring both constituencies together for a lively and informative conversation. Oppenheimer is pleased to make this valuable event possible for our institutional clients."
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2022-09-28T11:45:39+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/09/28/oppenheimer-amp-co-inc-announces-kickoff-esg-summit-navigating-esg-amp-climate-transition/
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How to Watch the WNBA on Thursday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
Published: May. 25, 2023 at 1:18 PM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
In one of the two exciting matchups on the WNBA schedule today, the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury take the court at Footprint Center.
Catch live WNBA games, plus tons of other sports and shows, with a free trial to Fubo!
Today's WNBA Games
The Phoenix Mercury play host to the Minnesota Lynx
The Lynx look to pull off an away win at the Mercury on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Bally Sports
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 0-2
- MIN Record: 0-2
- PHO Stats: 70.0 PPG (10th in WNBA), 84.5 Opp. PPG (11th)
- MIN Stats: 71.5 PPG (ninth in WNBA), 80.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Brittney Griner (22.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.5 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Napheesa Collier (18.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.5 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -3
- PHO Odds to Win: -151
- MIN Odds to Win: +126
- Total: 161 points
The Los Angeles Sparks play host to the Las Vegas Aces
The Aces look to pull off an away win at the Sparks on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAS Record: 1-0
- LVA Record: 1-0
- LAS Stats: 94.0 PPG (second in WNBA), 71.0 Opp. PPG (third)
- LVA Stats: 105.0 PPG (first in WNBA), 64.0 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- LAS Key Player: Nneka Ogwumike (17.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.0 APG)
- LVA Key Player: Kelsey Plum (23.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 5.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -13.5
- LVA Odds to Win: -1123
- LAS Odds to Win: +683
- Total: 170.5 points
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2023-05-25T19:09:20+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/sports/betting/2023/05/25/wnba-odds-how-to-watch/
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 22 people dead and 14 others missing in landslides, floods and other incidents, the government said Saturday.
The 22 fatalities were reported on Friday and Saturday, all in the central and southeastern regions, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said in a report.
An earlier ministry report on Saturday morning said five people died after landslides caused by torrential downpours buried their houses. Two others also died in landslide-related incidents. But the latest ministry report didn’t explain the cause of deaths for the additional fatalities.
The report said torrential rains have also left 14 people missing since Tuesday, and 13 others injured since Thursday.
South Korea has been pounded by heavy rains since July 9. The ministry report said the rainfall had forced about 4,760 people to evacuate and left thousands of households without electricity in the past seven days. It said more than 2,000 people remained in temporary shelters as of Saturday afternoon.
Also Saturday, 20 flights were canceled, and the country’s regular train service and some of its bullet trains were suspended, the ministry said. It said about 140 roads remained closed.
South Korea’s weather agency said some parts of the country will continue to receive heavy rain until Sunday. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was visiting Ukraine on Saturday, asked Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to mobilize all available resources to respond to the disaster, according to Yoon’s office.
Central regions received the largest rainfall, with more than 600 millimeters (24 inches) in the city of Gongju and the county of Cheongyang since July 9, respectively.
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Russian state television has shown video of two U.S. military veterans who went missing last week while fighting in Ukraine. The videos confirm that the men were taken captive and raise fears about their fate.
Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh, both from Alabama, are believed to be the first Americans captured by Russian forces since the war began on Feb. 24. Drueke is shown on camera telling his mother he is alive. Russian RT, which broadcasts in English, says the Americans are being held by Russian-backed separatist forces in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Drueke, speaking into the camera from what appeared to be an office, sent a message to his mother, concluding with a quick wink.
“Mom, I just want to let you know that I’m alive and I hope to be back home as soon as I can be. So, love Diesel for me. Love you.” Diesel is his dog, a mastiff.
Russian state TV discussed the capture of two Americans, Alexander Drueke & Andy Huynh, by Russian forces in Ukraine. Immediately after the clip of crying family members pleading for their lives, state TV host used mocking expressions meaning there's no chance they will be freed. pic.twitter.com/cOHp1rcwTg
— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) June 17, 2022
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2022-06-17T23:16:59+00:00
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wkbw.com
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https://www.wkbw.com/news/national/russian-state-tv-shows-video-of-2-us-veterans-captured-by-russian-forces-in-ukraine
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A pair of Michigan high school girls basketball players have earned national attention.
Flushing’s Sarah Rambus and East Grand Rapids’ Macy Brown have cracked ESPN’s Top 100 players to watch list for the Class of 2023. Rambus is ranked 61st on the annual list while Brown is 69th.
Click here to see the entire list.
Rambus, who has 35 college scholarship offers, led Flushing to an 18-4 record and the Flint Metro League Stripes Division championship this past winter. She averaged 16.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 1.7 steals and 1.4 assists. The 6-foot-4 forward shot 33.3 percent on 57 3-point attempts and 49.5 percent overall.
Brown has verbally committed to the University of Michigan, which is one of seven Big Ten schools to offer the 6-foot guard. Brown averaged 22 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists this season. Like Rambus, Brown was a Michigan Associated Press Division I All-State First Team selection.
Rambus has narrowed her college choice to 10 schools: Michigan, Michigan State, Alabama, West Virginia, Clemson, Maryland, Florida State, Texas A&M, Kentucky and North Carolina.
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2022-05-25T18:54:03+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2022/05/two-michigan-basketball-players-make-espns-top-100-list-for-class-of-2023.html
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Certification Demonstrates Company's Commitment to Reducing its Environmental Impact in the Production of Wearable Drug Delivery Devices
NETANYA, Israel, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eitan Medical, a global leader in advanced infusion therapy and drug delivery solutions across the care continuum, announced today it has earned International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification for the quality management system for production of its range of medical devices including its Sapphire infusion pumps and the Sorrel™ wearable drug delivery platform solution. This accreditation certifies that the quality system related to the manufacture of these devices is in compliance with the required standards to reduce negative environmental impact.
ISO 14001 comprises a set of standards specifying the necessary requirements for organizations to establish effective environmental management systems. This standard provides guidelines for help in reducing environmental impact, including pollution and carbon footprint, in order to advance environmental conservation.
"Eitan Medical has made a concerted effort to assess and adapt our operations and manufacturing processes to meet these important industry standards. While we focus on developing solutions that heal people, we need to simultaneously ensure we aren't harming the health of the planet," said Igal Shany, CEO of Eitan Medical. "This certification reflects our dedication to creating a more sustainable healthcare ecosystem and exemplifies our core value of providing an environment in which people can live healthier and more enjoyable lives."
Eitan Medical develops connected, patient-centric drug delivery and infusion solutions that are designed to improve patient and clinician quality of life across the continuum of care, including hospital, ambulatory, pre-hospital and home care environments. Eitan Medical's product lines include the Sapphire™ infusion platform, providing connected infusion therapy systems in hospital and ambulatory settings; the Sorrel™ wearable drug delivery platform, a patient-centric on-body injector for delivery of biologic treatments; and Eitan Insights™ a cloud-based platform providing remote treatment data visibility for Eitan Medical's devices.
"As a developer and manufacturer, we are proud that the materials used in our product lines, internal procedures and waste management processes are in-line with global sustainability standards and values," said Judith Antler, Chief Quality Officer at Eitan Medical. "Our commitment extends to our educational framework, through which we provide ecological and sustainability awareness instruction, as well as new manufacturing training programs for employees to increase their knowledge and understanding of this critical issue."
About Eitan Medical
Eitan Medical is reimagining drug delivery, with reliable innovations that put patients at the center of care, making drug delivery easier and safer than ever before. Patient safety and care are only the starting point, as Eitan Medical goes beyond- delivering connected, intuitive drug delivery and infusion solutions that are designed to improve patient and clinician quality of life across the continuum of care, including hospital, ambulatory, and home care environments.
For over a decade, Eitan Medical has provided safe, intuitive, and flexible solutions that meet evolving drug delivery needs. Eitan Medical's product lines include the Sapphire™ infusion platform*, providing connected infusion therapy systems in hospital and ambulatory settings; the Sorrel™ wearable drug delivery platform, the patient-centric on-body injector for delivery of biologic treatments; and Avoset™ infusion pump, connected infusion systems for the home care market.
For more information, visit: https://www.eitanmedical.com/
- Eitan Medical Ltd is legal manufacturer of the Sapphire™ infusion pump, the Sorrel™ wearable drug delivery platform (FDA investigational device) and the Avoset™ (FDA investigational device)
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2022-08-01T12:39:37+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/eitan-medical-receives-iso-14001-environmental-management-certification/
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All across the auto industry, dealerships are having to invest in new training, tools, and equipment to support electric vehicles, and that all requires a significant amount of money.
Buick spokesman Sean Poppitt in a statement to Automotive News (subscription required) published on Tuesday said the investment required to upgrade a Buick dealership for EVs is between $300,000 and $400,000 on average.
There are currently around 2,000 Buick dealerships in the U.S. For those stores unwilling to make the investment, General Motors has provided them with a buyout offer.
Poppitt confirmed the buyout plan but didn’t say how many dealerships had accepted the offer, if any. In most cases, dealerships selling Buicks also sell vehicles from at least one other brand, so a store could accept the offer and stay in business selling other brands.
A similar offer made to Cadillac dealerships saw about two-thirds reject the buyout offer in favor of the EV future. Around two-thirds of Ford’s dealerships also plan to invest in upgrades for EVs.
Buick doesn’t sell any EVs, at least in the U.S. That situation will change soon as Buick has confirmed two EVs for its U.S. lineup by the end of 2023. One will have conventional proportions, while the other will sport a more coupe-like profile. The U.S. EVs, which may be called Electra and Electra GS, respectively, are expected to feature styling previewed by Buick’s Wildcat EV concept unveiled in June. Buick will also cease launching gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. as soon as 2024. Its lineup is expected to consist solely of EVs by 2030.
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2022-12-23T02:43:30+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/automotive/internet-brands/buick-dealerships-face-big-bill-to-sell-evs/
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COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Authority Brands announced today the purchase of DRYmedic Restoration Services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded by Carlos Hesano and Benjamin Gergis in 2014, DRYmedic helps bring families and businesses back to life after disaster. What started as a family business with one truck has grown to serve the Detroit, Michigan region with over 40 trucks, providing a full range of disaster restoration services that take clients from cleanup to complete recovery from fire, flood, storm, mold and asbestos.
Companies under the Authority Brands umbrella include leading home service brands America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration and Woofie's. They operate across swimming pool repair and maintenance, plumbing, the residential cleaning, indoor and outdoor painting, pet waste removal, at-home care, electrical and heating, tree care, pest control services, ventilation and air-conditioning ("HVAC"), restoration sectors, and grooming and pet services, respectively. Authority Brands supports individual franchisee growth by providing strong marketing, technology and operational tools and resources.
"DRYmedic is the perfect addition to the Authority Brands portfolio, complementing the suite of professional home services our brands provide," said Craig Donaldson, CEO of Authority Brands. "This year mark's Authority Brands 5th anniversary and over that time, we have achieved impressive growth, responding to the increased demand for home services by expanding our portfolio with thoughtful concepts that benefit owners and clientele alike. We are thrilled to support DRYmedic as their business expands and provide resources to help the company achieve their growth goals."
"When considering new brands to join the Authority Brands family, we look for entrepreneurs who have a clear vision for the future of their company. DRYmedic has achieved a lot on its own, and now with the support of our system they are primed to grow exponentially. We look forward to DRYmedic scaling with the resources Authority Brands can provide," said Ashish Karandikar, Board of Directors member of Authority Brands' parent company and Partner at Apax.
"We created DRYmedic to fill a need – the need to bring our community top-quality, professional restoration and disaster cleanup services. Now that we are joining forces with the Authority Brands network, our company will have the right resources and support to continue serving our clients while expanding our reach and ability to help more people," said Carlos Hesano, Founder and CEO of DRYmedic.
Greenwich Capital Group represented DRYmedic and acted as their exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands' companies include 12 leading home service franchisors: America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration, and Woofie's. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 1,900 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.
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Fish Consulting
954-893-7339
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2022-11-14T14:48:14+00:00
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Former Agriculture Secretary to Assume Helm of CNFA Board
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), an international agricultural development organization, announced that A. Michael (Mike) Espy, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has been appointed to chair the CNFA Board of Directors. Espy was voted into the position with the unanimous support of board members following CNFA's fall board meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, during the World Food Prize Foundation's 2022 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.
Effective January 1, 2023, Espy succeeds Elin Miller who will continue to serve as a member of the CNFA Board. Miller served as the chair of the board from 2017 to 2022.
Prior to serving as agriculture secretary during the Clinton administration, Espy served seven years as U.S. representative for the 2nd District of Mississippi. On both occasions, he was the first African American to hold the position. Currently, he works as a private sector attorney, counselor and agricultural advisor, running his own law firm, Mike Espy, PLLC. He has been a member of the CNFA Board since 2008 and will be the first African American to serve as chair.
"I am grateful for having had the privilege of contributing to the growth and advancement of CNFA's critical work to ensure the nutritional and economic well-being of underserved rural populations around the world," said Miller. "I also am pleased to pass the helm to such a capable successor. Mike's extensive experience as a top agricultural executive in both the public and private sectors brings CNFA a leader who is exceptionally well equipped to bring those two entities together to accomplish the goals of our organization."
Elected to Congress in 1986, Espy served as a member of the Budget and Agriculture Committees, and as a member of the Domestic Task Force of the Select Committee on Hunger. Prior to that, he worked as a trial lawyer and served as assistant attorney general and director of the Mississippi Office of Consumer Protection. He served in a number of other positions in Mississippi, including as assistant secretary of state, and director of the Office of Public Lands. He has also worked with various international non-profit organizations in Africa, including serving for six years as a senior advisor and legal counsel for an international food charity that grew to be the ninth-largest food charity in the world during his time there, feeding millions every day.
"Mike has consistently made valuable contributions to our mission during his years as a CNFA board member," said CNFA President and CEO Sylvain Roy. "He combines solid government and agricultural expertise with a practical, on-the-ground style that melds perfectly with CNFA's approach to international development. We look forward to making even greater use of his skills as we continue to work with private- and public-sector partners to help meet the world's growing demand for food. CNFA also wishes to thank Elin Miller for her work to improve the governance of our organization and advance our strategic objectives over the past several years."
"I am honored that the CNFA Board has entrusted me to chair this extraordinary organization," Espy said. "I look forward to working closely with them to ensure the continued success of our current initiatives around the world—and of those yet to come."
CNFA was founded in 1985 as the Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs with the aim of building a broader public understanding of U.S. international relationships and its increasing importance, particularly with regard to developing countries. In the 1990s, CNFA found success linking agribusinesses to agricultural inputs, through programs funded by USAID and USDA. The USAID Farm Store Program (1999-2002), implemented by CNFA in Moldova, was especially successful and launched Farm Service Centers, which continue to connect agribusinesses with quality inputs and services in over 200 locations across seven different countries. CNFA changed its name in 2007 to be more representative of its focus on international agricultural development. Today, the organization partners with communities around the world to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity and improve access to inputs and financing. With the number of people globally almost doubling since CNFA's inception, these initiatives are necessary to feed a population that continues to grow.
"With the global population surpassing 8 billion people, now more than ever it is critical that the most vulnerable groups have access to the resources they need to sustain a healthy livelihood," said Espy. "As chair, I will make sure that CNFA continues to go above and beyond to work with local and global partners to meet the world's growing demand for food."
A native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Espy graduated from Howard University and holds a law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law.
About CNFA: Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international agricultural development organization that specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable, enterprise-based agricultural initiatives. CNFA works with businesses, foundations, governments, and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world's growing demand for food. Since its inception in 1985, CNFA has designed and implemented enterprise-based, agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity and improve access to inputs and financing in 47 countries.
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2022-12-06T14:56:33+00:00
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NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Southwest between June 13, 2020 and December 31, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until March 13, 2023 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, Southwest Airlines Co. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Southwest continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with the technology it used to schedule flights and crews and how the Company stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather; and (2) the Company did not discuss how its unique point-to point service and aggressive flight schedule could leave it prone in the event of inclement weather; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about Southwest's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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2023-01-20T11:28:41+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee asked the Justice Department on Wednesday to investigate whether a Trump administration interior secretary engaged in possible criminal conduct while helping an Arizona developer get a crucial permit for a housing project.
The criminal referral says David Bernhardt pushed for approval of the project by developer Michael Ingram, a Republican donor and supporter of former President Donald Trump, despite a federal wildlife official’s finding that it would threaten habitats for imperiled species.
Bernhardt led Interior from 2019 to 2021. In 2017, he was the No. 2 official at the department when the Fish and Wildlife Service, an Interior Department agency, reversed its opposition to the Villages at Vigneto, the proposed 28,000-home development in southern Arizona, and allowed it to move forward.
Democrat Reps. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, the committee chairman, and Katie Porter of California, who leads a subcommittee on oversight and investigations, made the referral in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. They said the committee has conducted an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 2017 decision.
A high-ranking interior official had said issuing a Clean Water Act permit for the project could adversely affect endangered species or critical habitat in the area. The region is home to birds such as as the southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed cuckoo, as well as the northern Mexican garter snake.
In their referral, Democrats say Ingram met with Bernhardt in August 2017, two weeks before a Fish and Wildlife official received the phone call directing him to reverse the decision blocking the project. The meeting was not disclosed in Bernhardt’s public calendar or travel documents.
Two months later, Ingram made a $10,000 donation to the Trump Victory Fund. The permit was approved later that month. At least nine other donors associated with Ingram also donated to the Trump Victory Fund in the days after Ingram’s donation, Democrats said.
“Evidence strongly suggests the decision was the result of a quid pro quo between Vigneto’s developer, Michael Ingram, and senior level officials in the Trump administration,” including Bernhardt, who was then the deputy Interior secretary, the Democrats wrote.
Ingram “had frequent access to high-ranking officials across the Trump administration,” including Bernhardt, then-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and then-Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt, Democrats said. Zinke, who led Interior from March 2017 to January 2019, met with Ingram in May 2017 and April 2018, the Democrats said in documents submitted with the referral. Zinke and his staff emailed Ingram multiple times, using personal email addresses, Democrats said.
Bernhardt, now a lawyer in private practice, called the Democrats’ letter “a pathetic attempt by career politicians to fabricate news.”
A Justice Department spokesman said the department received the letter and will review it.
The lawmakers asked Garland to investigate and consider bringing criminal charges against Bernhardt or other officials.
“The findings of this investigation show us yet again that the previous administration cast career staff expertise aside while they handed out federal agency decisions to Trump’s buddies and big donors on a pay-to-play basis,” Grijalva said in a statement.
Porter said that “an exchange of money for a specific government action is the clearest form of corruption there is, and Americans — Democrats, Republicans and independents — share an understanding that this kind of quid pro quo erodes our democracy.”
Lanny Davis, a lawyer for El Dorado Holdings, a company owned by Ingram, called the referral by Grijalva and Porter “false, misleading (and) unfair” and said it used “innuendo as a surrogate for fact.”
El Dorado participated in multiple meetings with the committee, “acted in full transparency and gave full cooperation without a subpoena,” Davis said in a statement. Even so, the company was denied the opportunity to rebut the allegations in the referral or even a chance to speak to Grijalva, Davis said.
“Unfortunately, the American people have been numbed and accustomed to political attacks that have little to do with the truth, and there needs to be bipartisan outrage when this occurs,” added Davis, a prominent Democrat who was special counsel to former President Bill Clinton.
Jennifer Rokala, executive director of the left-leaning Center for Western Priorities, called the allegations against Bernhardt “extremely serious,” adding that the Justice Department should launch a full investigation.
“We said all along that David Bernhardt was too compromised and too corrupt to be a cabinet secretary. This is damning evidence of a straight up pay-for-play favor,” she said.
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Associated Press writer Michael Balsamo contributed to this report.
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2022-05-12T13:48:26+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/business/democrats-seek-criminal-charges-against-trump-interior-head/
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MADRID (AP) — Europe’s spate of fierce wildfires abated somewhat Thursday amid cooler temperatures, with French firefighters starting to get the upper hand over two major blazes, Spain taming a fire that killed two people and no new outbreaks reported in Portugal.
But a fire in Slovenia on the border with Italy kicked up strongly Thursday, forcing the evacuation of three villages.
Spanish firefighters were tackling nine blazes, with two said to be especially dangerous in the northwestern Galicia region. Some of the 11,000 people evacuated because of the fires in Spain began returning home, and a major highway in the northwestern Zamora province reopened after two days.
Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and a drought have worsened Spain’s wildfires this year. Thursday’s highest temperature in Spain was forecast to be 32 C (90 F).
In France, more than a week of round-the-clock battling against ferocious flames by more than 2,000 firefighters and up to 10 water-dropping planes was slowly winning out against two major wildfires in the tinder-dry pine forests in southwestern France.
The Gironde region’s fire service said both blazes, which had forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, were contained.
Although firefighters in France were still tamping down hot spots that could reignite blazes, the fire service said it expects to have tamed the fires’ embers within days. Officials said they will probably be able to declare the fires completely extinguished within weeks.
Officials in Slovenia, meanwhile, said the raging blaze in the southwestern Kras region was the biggest since the country became an independent nation in 1991.
“The fire is nowhere near its end,” Srecko Sestan, head of Slovenia’s civil protection service, told the official STA news agency.
The fire has engulfed 2,000 hectares (nearly 5,000 acres) and set off unexploded ordnance left over from World War I. More than 1,000 firefighters have been fighting the blaze, aided by the Slovenian army and police, as well as helicopters from Austria, Slovakia and Croatia.
In Bosnia, a days-long fire in the southern Blidinje nature park prompted authorities to declare a natural disaster because of the danger it posed to a protected conservation area.
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2022-07-21T22:20:42+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/european-wildfire-threat-recedes-as-temperatures-drop/
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Defense rests at R. Kelly trial on trial-fixing charges
CHICAGO (AP) — The defense for R. Kelly and two co-defendants rested Friday at the R&B singer’s trial on charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex.
They concluded their case after the main defense witness, Kelly co-defendant and former business manager Derrell McDavid, ended three days of testimony.
Prosecutors get a chance to call rebuttal witnesses and the sides will then deliver closing arguments. Jury deliberations aren’t likely to begin until next week.
Kelly and McDavid are charged with fixing Kelly’s 2008 state child pornography trial by threatening witnesses and concealing video evidence. Kelly was acquitted in 2008. Both he and McDavid also face child pornography charges at the federal trial in Chicago. A third co-defendant, Kelly associate Milton Brown, is accused of receiving child pornography.
McDavid was the only one of the three defendants to testify in his own behalf.
Kelly, 55, already was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June after a separate federal trial in New York.
Kelly, known for his smash hit “I Believe I Can Fly” and for sex-infused songs such as “Bump n’ Grind,” sold millions of albums even after allegations of sexual misconduct began circulating in the 1990s. Widespread outrage emerged after the #MeToo reckoning and the 2019 docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.”
At times while testifying this week, McDavid sounded like a prosecution witness. He said he believed Kelly’s denials about sexually abusing minors in the 2000s but altered his view during the current trial.
During cross-examination, prosecutor Jeannice Appenteng sought to show McDavid was so close to Kelly that he couldn’t have been completely ignorant of any Kelly misconduct.
McDavid agreed his job included protecting Kelly’s reputation and assets. Citing financial records, the prosecutor said Kelly paid him some $1 million a year starting in 2006. McDavid denied he took steps to fend off sexual misconduct lawsuits against Kelly primarily to protect his his boss and his lucrative income from Kelly.
In a sudden shift at the end of the day Thursday, McDavid expressed doubts about Kelly’s insistence in the 2000s that he never sexually abused minors.
Asked by his own lawyer, Beau Brindley, if he was in “a different position” to assess allegations against Kelly after sitting through government testimony by four Kelly accusers, McDavid responded: “Yes, I am.”
“The last (few) weeks … I’ve learned a lot … that I had no idea about in 2008,” he added.
McDavid, who previously had testified that he once saw Kelly as a son, was also asked if he had wanted to believe Kelly in the 2000s, including to the end of Kelly’s 2008 trial.
“I absolutely did,” he answered, “because I loved him and I believed in him.”
McDavid’s testimony could lend credence to the charges Kelly alone faces — five counts of enticing minor girls for sex, one count each for five accusers. However, it is also in McDavid’s interest to say he believed Kelly heading into the 2008 trial because it undermines the government’s case that McDavid knew Kelly was guilty and thought the singer would be convicted if evidence wasn’t suppressed.
Judge Harry Leinenweber has repeatedly rejected requests from Kelly’s defense team that he be tried alone because his and McDavid’s interests would conflict at a joint trial.
McDavid testified that he and Kelly grew apart after the 2008 trial amid financial disputes and that he quit working for Kelly in 2014.
The ongoing trial in Kelly’s hometown is, in ways , a do-over of the 2008 trial. A single video, which prosecutors said showed Kelly sexually abusing a girl of around 14, was at the heart of that trial. The same video is evidence at the current trial.
The girl in the video, then an adult, did not testify at that 2008 trial, which jurors cited as a reason they couldn’t convict. She testified at the current trial under the pseudonym “Jane,” saying she was the person in that video and that Kelly made the recording. She also said that Kelly sexually abused her hundreds of time starting when she was 14.
McDavid testified Wednesday that he had seen the then-teenager hanging around Kelly’s studio in the late 1990s. He said Kelly angrily denied rumors he was sexually abusing Jane, whom Kelly described as his goddaughter.
“I believed him,” McDavid said.
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2022-09-09T21:13:13+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/2022/09/09/defense-rests-r-kelly-trial-trial-fixing-charges/
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Block, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of SQ during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/block-class-action-submission-form/?id=33456&from=4
CLASS PERIOD: November 4, 2021 to April 4, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company lacked adequate protocols restricting access to customer sensitive information; (2) as a result, a former employee was able to download certain reports of the Company's subsidiary, Cash App Investing, containing full customer names and brokerage account numbers, as well as brokerage portfolio value, brokerage portfolio holdings and/or stock trading activity; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to suffer significant damage, including reputational harm; (4) and 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.
DEADLINE: December 12, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/block-class-action-submission-form/?id=33456&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of SQ during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is December 12, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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2022-11-09T12:26:15+00:00
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kswo.com
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The series “Black Ink Crew: LA,” rebranded from “Black Ink Crew: Compton,” continues with a new episode on Monday, July 10 at 9 p.m. ET on VH1.
Those without cable can watch the mid-season premiere of the show with a free trial through either DirecTV Stream, FuboTV or Philo.
After pondering a move to Los Angeles, owner Caeser Emmanuel has finalized his plans for the Black Ink Crew franchise to move to the West Coast,” FuboTV said in a description of the series.
“Tattoo visionary Danny ‘KP’ Kilpatrick heads up the venture, bringing together a team of talented artists for the first-ever tattoo shop in the city of Compton,” FuboTV added. “Viewers have a front row seat to the daily happenings at the shop as KP learns how to manage the business and his handpicked crew.”
“Drama ensues as the artists face pressure to succeed and fulfill not only their dreams but the dreams of their leader and his community,” according to FuboTV.
How can I watch “Black Ink Crew: LA” without cable?
You can watch the series on FuboTV, on Philo and on DirecTV Stream, each of which offers a free trial for new users.
What is DirecTV Stream?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels.
What is Philo?
Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels for the budget-friendly price of $25/month.
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2023-07-10T23:24:36+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/tv/2023/07/how-to-watch-black-ink-crew-la-new-episode-for-free-on-monday-july-10.html
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CLEVELAND, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Ice Cream Company of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling containers of Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Pints with Best By Date: 04.Oct.2023 and Code Date: 22094 39-62 because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threating reaction if they consume this product.
The cup portion of the pint package identifies the product as Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream. The product inside the cup is chocolate ice cream with peanut butter swirl, which contains peanuts and is not identified on the ingredient label.
The affected mispackaged product was distributed only to Wawa stores located throughout: Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The affected mispackaged product is being recalled from consumers, retail store shelves, back stock rooms, and warehouses. The affected mispackaged product is packaged in ONE PINT (473mL) paperboard cups labeled Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream with
UPC code 7 26191 00351 3 located on the side of the cup in the information panel, and in combination with Best By Date: 04.Oct.2023 and Code Date: 22094 39-62 stamped on the bottom of the cup.
The recall relates only to the above mentioned mispackaged Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Pints. No other Wawa ice cream products are affected by this recall.
No adverse reactions have been reported to date. The company is working in full cooperation with the FDA on this voluntary recall.
The recall was initiated by Royal Ice Cream Company after being notified by Wawa, Inc. that Wawa had received a consumer call about the mispackaged product. The consumer had purchased a Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Pint and tasted peanut butter. Royal Ice Cream Company determined product containing peanuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts in the ingredient statement on the container.
Consumers who have purchased the mispackaged ice cream with UPC code 7 26191 00351 3 located on the side of the cup in the information panel, and in combination with Best By Date: 04.Oct.2023 and Code Date: 22094 39-62 stamped on the bottom of the cup are urged to dispose of the product immediately and reach out to Wawa's Customer Service Department at https://www.wawa.com/contact or to contact http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls for more details.
For any questions, consumers are asked to call Royal Ice Cream Company at (216) 432-1144, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM EDT, or contact Wawa's Customer Service Department at https://www.wawa.com/contact.
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2022-06-09T19:25:02+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/royal-ice-cream-company-recalls-wawa-cold-brew-coffee-ice-cream-pints-due-undeclared-peanut-allergen/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workers picketed major Southern California hotels again Monday after walking off the job during the July Fourth weekend to demand better pay and benefits.
The strike by bellhops, front desk agents, room attendants, cooks, servers and dishwashers began early Sunday in Los Angeles and Orange counties just as summer tourism ramps up. Employers accused the union of failing to negotiate.
Members of Unite Here Local 11 voted last month in favor of authorizing the strike. In addition to higher wages, the union wants improved health care benefits, higher pension contributions and less strenuous workloads.
Contracts expired at midnight Friday at more than 60 hotels, including properties owned by major chains such as Marriott and Hilton. The strike affects about half of the 32,000 hospitality workers the union represents across Southern California and Arizona.
Osiris Gaona, a phone operator at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, was joined on the picket line by her husband, 15-year-old son and 7-year-old granddaughter. They’ll march again Tuesday, the Fourth of July, she said.
“We are hoping to send a message to the owners of all the hotels,” Gaona said. “We are asking for a pay raise because it costs so much to live here in California, especially in LA.”
The walkout comes amid holiday celebrations and a major anime convention in Los Angeles. The union, on its website, urged guests to “not eat, sleep or meet” at the striking hotels, where temporary employees were hired to cover for the striking workers. But it wasn’t immediately clear whether the strike resulted in guests checking out early or lacking services.
It’s the latest action by a restive labor movement in California.
Hollywood writers have been on strike since early May. In March, the giant Los Angeles Unified School District was shut down for three days by bus drivers, custodians and other support staff. Los Angeles teachers supported that strike and then reached a deal on their own contract without walking out. Oakland teachers went on strike for more than a week, and slowdowns occurred at the big ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach before West Coast dockworkers reached a tentative settlement in June. Actors also may strike.
The soaring cost of living in greater Los Angeles is a significant problem for hotel workers, according to the union.
Last week, a deal was reached with its biggest employer, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in downtown Los Angeles, which has more than 600 union workers. Union officials described the tentative agreement, which provides higher pay and increased staffing levels, as a major win for workers.
Talks with other hotels — including the Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons Regent Beverly Wilshire and Anaheim Hilton, near Disneyland — were at a stalemate. A coalition of more than 40 hotels involved in talks accused union leaders of canceling a scheduled bargaining session and refusing to come to the table. The hotels have offered wage increases of $2.50 per hour in the first 12 months and $6.25 over four years, the group said.
“From the outset, the Union has shown no desire to engage in productive, good faith negotiations with this group,” the hotel coalition said in a statement Sunday. “The Union has not budged from its opening demand two months ago of up to a 40% wage increase and an over 28% increase in benefit costs.”
The work stoppage had been anticipated, and the properties are “fully prepared to continue to operate these hotels and to take care of our guests as long as this disruption lasts,” said Keith Grossman, a spokesperson for the coalition.
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Associated Press writers John Antczak and Christopher Weber contributed.
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2023-07-03T22:48:04+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-workers-strike-at-major-southern-california-hotels-over-pay-and-benefits/
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Mahomes family reveals they are having a baby boy
Published: Jun. 26, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) --- It’s a boy!
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes revealed Sunday morning that they will be welcoming a baby boy to the family.
You can watch the gender reveal here:
Take a guess☺️☺️ @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/JGW3cqonI3
— Brittany Mahomes (@BrittanyLynne) June 26, 2022
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2022-06-26T23:57:07+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/2022/06/26/mahomes-family-reveals-they-are-having-baby-boy/
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LOS ANGELES — Steph Curry refused to believe it was over until the math just didn’t add up. After all he’s done on the playoff stage, how could you blame him?
Rui Hachimura had just eased past him into a layup to put the Lakers up 23 points with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 6. Curry kept pushing — at too many points in his career, he’s defied odds and won momentous games with little hope remaining. But reality overcame rational cockiness.
He and his teammates who’ve won four titles together had fallen into unfamiliar territory: Out of the playoffs before the Finals for the first time since 2014, the year of a first-round loss that taught Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson how to win together.
“Our worst season since 2014 and we still had a chance to make a run,” Green said.
The Warriors’ Big Three won’t count the dismal 2020 (worst record in league) or 2021 (knocked out in play-in) seasons because they weren’t competing together due to major injuries. That’s because despite this unexpected series loss to L.A., the targets on their backs and the miles on their mid-30s legs, the core still sees itself as the ones to beat.
“The trust that we’re all going to compete until the wheels fall off,” Curry said. “That’s something that should not be taken for granted in this league.”
Much has been made of the Warriors’ dynasty ending with a playoff loss. That chatter only got louder as the 2022 championship vibes were quickly ruined when video leaked of Green punching young Jordan Poole in training camp. Then an 0-5 road record to start the season spiraled into a disjointed mess of unexplained extended absences, costly injuries and an an uncomfortable truth that the non-core players weren’t producing or getting opportunities to reach the level needed.
Coach Steve Kerr said the Warriors lost to L.A. because they were “maxed out.” That’s because the Warriors didn’t have any role player’s step up like the did in 2022 — their bench mob was outplayed by Lakers Austin Reeves and Lonnie Walker IV. They didn’t win a road playoff game for the first time in 29 series. The dynastic trio couldn’t use their playoff magic to erase the regular season woes.
“It felt like we were swimming upstream from the beginning,” Kerr said.
Underlying the turbulent season, and perhaps the big punch, was tension surrounding the core’s future. If the Warriors weren’t competitive, it would warrant a breaking up of the Big Three. Is a second-round exit enough to keep the team together? The Warriors are able to afford the $370 million ($200 million on salary, $170 million on luxury tax penalties) they spent this year, but are pushing their limits. There’s a growing expectation that some payroll pruning is necessary to avoid going into the red.
Green has a player option worth $27.6 million. He can opt in and sign an extension, opt-out and sign an extension or opt-out and sign elsewhere with the cap space. Green has made clear he wants to stay with the Warriors — but if another contender offers money the cap-restricted Warriors refuse to, he may move on.
“I want to be a Warrior for the rest of my life,” Green said. “I want to ride out with the same dudes I rode in with.”
Then there’s Thompson, who is extension eligible at the tail-end of a five-year, $189.9 million contract next season. If the Warriors want to cut costs, he may have to take a significant pay cut. The question is if the 32-year-old will be willing if other, bigger offers come rolling in.
After a disappointing season, change is needed. To keep the Big Three together, they may have to make changes on other parts of the roster.
Poole, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and the rest who either regressed or never came into the frame, either because of coaching decisions or performance, could be pieces the Warriors move to retool the roster around the Big Three.
Before the season began, Curry sat down with this news organization to discuss the perception that this 2023 season would be “The Last Dance” — a final season of a dynasty in the vein of Micheal Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. He offered this:
“We hope that the end is when we don’t win,” Curry said in October. “That should be the end, when there’s a sense that we’re not a championship contending team. We know it’s not guaranteed to win a championship. When we know we’re a team that can legitimately win championships then you make certain decisions. We haven’t been in that situation.”
The Warriors might have lost to the Lakers in the second round, but they still believe this is a core that can still win championships for years to come. This may be the end to a title-defending season. But in the wake of its bitter end comes a reminder that the Warriors shouldn’t take for granted a trio that still knows how to win.
“This was not a championship group,” Green said. “But we have champions.”
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2023-05-13T12:28:46+00:00
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santacruzsentinel.com
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https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2023/05/13/curry-green-say-this-isnt-the-last-dance-despite-warriors-playoff-loss-to-lakers/
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Texas Mass Shooting: Governor's office retracts statement about immigration status for one of the victims
AUSTIN, Texas - Moments after the Texas governor faced backlash for comments made about victims of a mass shooting in San Jacinto County, his office is drawing back statements after receiving new information.
MORE: Backlash greets Abbott’s description of 5 shooting victims as "illegal immigrants"
Governor Greg Abbott's office noted in a press release Sunday announcing a $50,000 reward for Francisco Oropesa, 38, "who is in the country illegally and killed five illegal immigrants in a shooting Friday night in Cleveland, Texas."
By bringing up the victim's immigration status, the governor's office faced serious backlash, as it seemed tone-deaf to note.
In fact, even San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers noted his indifference toward the five victims' immigration status, telling reporters on Sunday, "My heart is with this 8-year-old little boy. I don’t care if he was here legally. I don’t care if he was here illegally."
"He was in my county," he continued. "Five people died in my county, and that is where my heart is — in my county, protecting my people to the best of our ability."
MORE: Surviving Cleveland family recall tragic moments before, during mass shooting
In a recent email issued by Renae Eze, a spokesperson for Gov. Abbott, the statements were retracted after learning one of the victims was, in fact, a U.S. citizen.
"Any loss of life is a tragedy, and our hearts go out to the families who have lost a loved one," Eze said. "Following the horrific shooting on Friday night, federal officials provided the state of Texas information on the criminal and the victims, including that they were in the country illegally. We've since learned that at least one of the victims may have been in the United States legally. We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal."
HUNT CONTINUES: 'He could be anywhere now,' Search continues for Texas gunman accused of killing 5 in mass shooting
Eze also noted the statements were not meant to deter from the seriousness of catching the gunman.
"We continue working with federal, state, and local officials to provide all available resources to catch and arrest the Cleveland mass shooter, including a combined $80,000 in rewards from state, local, and federal agencies for information," Eze said. "The true focus remains on catching this heinous criminal who killed five innocent people and bringing the full weight of Texas law against him."
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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2023-05-01T20:44:09+00:00
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fox13seattle.com
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https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/texas-mass-shooting-governors-office-retracts-statement-about-immigration-status-for-one-of-the-victims
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Boosting Nevada’s in-state power supply remains lawmaker’s goal
Updated May 26, 2023 - 6:05 pm
A much anticipated bill that calls on NV Energy to create more in-state energy generation was introduced Friday in the Nevada Legislature.
Assembly Bill 524, sponsored by Assemblyman Howard Watts, D-Las Vegas, was granted a waiver so that the usual deadlines won’t apply to it. It will be first considered by the Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure, which is chaired by Watts.
The bill, if passed, would have the Legislature declare that it’s in the best interest of the state to improve “affordability, availability and reliability of its electric supply.” Other main features of the bill relate to changes in the planning and rate-making processes for electric utilities.
NV Energy, Nevada’s largest electric utility, said it “is reviewing AB 524 and will provide a statement later.”
The bill would require a utility to ensure it has adequate resources to meet the energy needs for the next 10 years while reducing reliance on buying energy on the open market.
“We’re asking the utility to put forward a bold plan quite a bit to close their market exposure,” Watts previously told the Review-Journal.
The bill would direct a utility to focus on energy generation from renewable resources like solar, geothermal, hydropower and wind. It doesn’t include any provisions for the acquisition of natural gas, despite a March executive order from Gov. Joe Lombardo that urged a “balanced approach” to energy acquisition, which included energy from natural gas.
It’s estimated that in 2022 that 56 percent of Nevada’s in-state energy generation came from natural gas while 37 percent came from renewable resources, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Watts said in an interview that he’s had conversations with the executive branch over the bill and said there is “some alignment” with the governor’s energy policies. However, he said that overall he worked on the bill independently from the governor’s office.
“There are aspects of this that line up with some of the the governor’s policy objectives as well, which we’re continuing to support our local clean energy economy, continuing to diversify our energy sources,” Watts said. “We’re extremely reliant on gas power generation. So by moving to a mix of different clean energy resources and storage, I think that that is diversifying our energy mix.”
The governor’s office didn’t return a request for comment.
The Nevada Conservation League called the proposed legislation “a balanced, consumer-friendly energy bill that will close loopholes.”
“AB 524 will improve the resource planning process by bolstering commitments to clean energy and energy efficiency measures while ensuring reliability and affordability for customers,” said Christi Cabrera-Georgeson, the league’s deputy director.
The bill also drew praise from the non-profit Western Resource Advocates, which called it a “great first step.”
“The measure ensures that all stakeholders have greater opportunity to understand a utility’s plans before resource decisions are made, and that ratepayers are only paying for the most cost-effective and reliable resources that advance Nevada’s GHG (greenhouse gas) emission reduction goals,” said Hunter Holman, the Nevada clean energy manager for the group, in an emailed statement. “We look forward to building on the foundation that this bill creates by working with other parties and the PUCN to continue modernizing the electric resource planning process in Nevada.”
Currently electric utilities have to file detailed plans for their electric resources — known as an Integrated Resource Plan — as well as general rate cases every three years. The bill would allow utilities to file their plans and rate cases more frequently.
The bill would require an electric utility to create more detailed reports for the integrated planning process, which would include more information around the costs of construction or acquisitions of energy resources, whether a resource is utility-owned or contracted to the utility, and whether that resource can increase its access to carbon-free energy.
The bill also would make a utility hold a consumer session for each Integrated Resource Plan filed or for any amendments to a filed plan.
Contact Sean Hemmersmeier at shemmersmeier@reviewjournal.com. Follow @seanhemmers34 on Twitter.
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2023-05-27T07:37:04+00:00
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reviewjournal.com
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https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/2023-legislature/boosting-nevadas-in-state-power-supply-remains-lawmakers-goal-2784381/
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CRG Global Inc. recently purchased the HUUNU® predictive intelligence asset from Cipher, a leading player in prediction market research. This acquisition serves to bring together complementary capabilities, pairing HUUNU's behavior-based predictive intelligence platform with CRG's traditional survey-based platform. This unique combination enables a larger range and stronger quality of insights for brand and agency partners. As part of the agreement, CRG acquires the HUUNU team, operations, and technology, expanding its global reach.
"This acquisition marks an important milestone for CRG as we diversify our offerings and plan for growth," said Paul Cunningham, President of CRG Global. "The prediction market research space continues to expand year-over-year and we hear consistent feedback from clients indicating a need for this work. We were very impressed by HUUNU's differentiated behavior-based methodology for prediction market research and are excited to pair this with our existing suite of traditional quantitative and qualitative capabilities. We believe this combination will deliver unique value to our clients in 2023 and beyond."
"On behalf of myself and the entire HUUNU Predictive Intelligence team, we are thrilled to be joining CRG as a new business unit, CRG Predictive Intelligence (CRG PI)," said Brad Marsh, formerly CEO of Cipher and now President of CRG PI. "We looked across the insights and intelligence industries for a perfect fit for our next stage of growth and found one with CRG Global. With CRG's market-leading suite of qualitative and quantitative insights capabilities, there are unlimited areas where we can apply predictive intelligence and foresight for CRG customers. Our predictive intelligence technology and analytics will continue to be powered by the HUUNU platform, with HUUNU Insights & Futures as the core offerings within CRG PI. We look forward to sharing our new combined capabilities in 2023 and are very excited about our future as part of CRG Global."
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2023-01-18T04:08:07+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2023/01/17/crg-global-inc-announces-purchase-key-predictive-intelligence-asset/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Friday following a report showing consumers are still spending, despite record high inflation.
The gains weren’t enough to pull major indexes out of the red for the week, following a series of worrisome reports that showed inflation remains hot.
The S&P 500 rose 1.4% as of 10:16 a.m. Eastern. The benchmark index is still down 1.5% for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 527 points, or 1.7%, to 31,157 and the Nasdaq rose 1%.
Banks and healthcare companies made some of the biggest gains. UnitedHealth Group rose 4.3% after raising its profit forecast for the year following a strong earnings report. Citigroup rose 8.7% after reporting encouraging financial results.
Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 2.94% from 2.96% late Thursday.
Inflation and its impact on businesses and consumers remains a key focus for Wall Street. A government report showed that retail sales rose 1% in June from May, topping economists’ expectations even as prices for everything from food to clothing rose.
The upbeat retail sales report follows reports earlier this week showing that inflation remains extremely hot. It also presents a mixed picture for investors who are closely watching how the Federal Reserve fights rising inflation.
The central bank has been raising interest rates in an effort to hit the brakes on economic growth, and curtail rising inflation. A strong retail sales report could mean that it will remain aggressive with its rate hikes. The Fed has already raised rates three times this year and traders expect another big increase at its meeting in two weeks.
Wall Street is worried that the Fed could go too far in raising rates and actually bring on a recession. While upbeat economic data is encouraging, weaker reports could give the Fed more reason to ease up on rate hikes, potentially reducing the risk of pushing the economy into a recession.
Overseas, stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai fell following a report that showed the Chinese economy shrank by 2.6% compared with the January-March period’s already weak quarter-on-quarter rate of 1.4%. China locked down major cities earlier this year to try and contain COVID-19 cases and more outbreaks this week in China and elsewhere in Asia have raised worries that COVID-19 controls might be restored, on top of existing precautions.
Investors have been reviewing the latest batch of corporate earnings to gain a clearer picture of inflation’s impact on businesses. Banks kicked things off with mixed results this week. Several big companies are on deck for next week, including Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, United Airlines and Twitter.
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2022-07-15T16:12:10+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/asian-shares-mixed-after-china-says-growth-weakened-in-2q/
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BEIRUT (AP) — The beheaded bodies of two Egyptian girls were found Tuesday in a sprawling camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of women and children linked to the Islamic State group, an opposition war monitor and local officials said.
The bodies of the girls were found in the sewage system of the camp days after they went missing, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The group said the girls had been beheaded. It was first such crime in weeks in the facility.
An official at the camp who requested anonymity for fear of reprisals said the girls were aged 11 and 13.
Siamand Ali, an official with the Kurdish-led U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, confirmed the killings.
Such grisly crimes in the camp are usually committed by members of IS sleeper cells, especially against women who resist abiding by the group’s extreme ideology. The Observatory, Ali and the official at the camp all blamed IS.
The killings are the first since U.S.-backed Syrian fighters concluded a 24-day sweep at al-Hol in mid-September during which dozens of extremists were detained and weapons were confiscated in the operation. The operation came after IS sleeper cells committed crimes inside the camp.
Following the rise of IS in 2014 and its declaration of a co-called Islamic caliphate in parts of Syria and Iraq, thousands of men and women came from around the world to join the extremist group. IS lost the last sliver of land it once controlled in east Syria in March 2019, but since then its sleeper cells have been blamed for deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq.
“We are horrified to hear reports that two children have been killed in al-Hol camp (in) Syria,” said Tanya Evans, Country Director for the International Rescue Committee in Syria. She added that the latest incident involving the deaths of children in the camp highlights the urgent need for longer-term solutions for children in al-Hol.
Some 50,000 Syrians and Iraqis are crowded into tents in the fenced-in camp. Nearly 20,000 of them are children; most of the rest are women, the wives and widows of IS fighters.
Earlier this month, Doctors Without Borders said the camp is witnessing pervasive violence, exploitation and lawlessness. The group said that countries with citizens held in al-Hol have failed to take responsibility for protecting them.
The two teenage girls were found in a separated, heavily guarded section of the camp known as the annex, where an additional 2,000 women from 57 countries — considered the most die-hard IS supporters — along with their roughly 8,000 children are housed, the Observatory said.
The Observatory that tracks Syria’s 11-year conflict has recorded 28 crimes since the beginning of the year at al-Hol in which 30 people were killed.
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2022-11-15T15:34:34+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/bodies-of-2-girls-found-in-syria-camp-housing-is-families/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_world
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WHEELING, W.Va., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share to be paid to its holders of common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2023 to shareholders of record on June 9, 2023, and represents an annualized cash dividend rate of $1.40 per common share.
About WesBanco, Inc.
Founded in 1870, WesBanco, Inc. is a diversified and balanced financial services company that delivers large bank capabilities with a community bank feel. Our distinct long-term growth strategies are built upon unique sustainable advantages permitting us to span six states with meaningful market share. Built upon our 'Better Banking Pledge', our customer-centric service culture is focused on growing long-term relationships by pledging to serve all personal and business customer needs efficiently and effectively. Furthermore, our strong financial performance and employee focus has earned us recognition by Forbes as both one of America's Best Banks and Best Midsize Employers. In addition to a full range of online and mobile banking options and a full-suite of commercial products and services, WesBanco provides trust, wealth management, securities brokerage, and private banking services through our century-old Trust and Investment Services department, with approximately $5 billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2023). WesBanco's banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc., operates 194 financial centers in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Additionally, WesBanco operates an insurance agency, WesBanco Insurance Services, Inc., and a full service broker/dealer, WesBanco Securities, Inc. Learn more at www.wesbanco.com. Follow @WesBanco on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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2023-05-24T22:09:35+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/05/24/wesbanco-declares-quarterly-cash-dividend-its-shareholders/
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
5:59 p.m.
Andrey Rublev won the final point in a match that lasted more than four hours and beat No. 19 Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (10-7).
The ninth-seeded Rublev is set to play No. 7 Cameron Norrie in the fourth round.
Rublev hit only only 38 winners and had nine aces to Shapovalov’s 76 winners had 23 aces. Rublev needed five match points to finally win the match. The Russian collapsed on the ground and buried his face in his hands in exhaustion as the grandstands crowd went wild following one of the best matches in the first week of the tournament.
Rublev advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals in 2017 and 2020 and also lost in the fourth round in 2019.
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4:59 p.m.
Carlos Alcaraz has become became the youngest man since Pete Sampras in 1989 and ’90 to reach the fourth round in consecutive U.S. Opens. The 19-year-old Alcaraz knocked off Jenson Brooksby 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals last year at 18.
Alcaraz was down 3-0 in the third set until he won six straight games to take off and top Brooksby. Brooksby was 20 last year when he went to the fourth round, where Novak Djokovic eliminated him in four sets.
Alcaraz, always hustling, on the move, appeared to blow out a pair of sneakers and needed a change of shoes during the match. He gave away another pair of sneakers to fans in celebration of the victory.
Alcaraz advances to play the winner of Marin Cilic vs. Daniel Evans.
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2:40 p.m.
Jessica Pegula reached the fourth round at the U.S. Open for the first time by beating qualifier Yuan Yue 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-0 in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The eighth-seeded Pegula wasted a chance to close it out when she held a match point in the tiebreaker but rolled through the third set in a half-hour.
Pegula, a 28-year-old American whose parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, finished with nearly twice as many winners as Yuan, 35-18.
Next for Pegula: She faces two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova on Monday with a quarterfinal berth on the line.
Pegula came into Saturday with a 0-2 record in third-round matches at Flushing Meadows, losing at that stage to Kvitova in 2020 and to Belinda Bencic in 2021.
Pegula started her Grand Slam career by going 3-8. She’s gone 22-7 since, including runs to quarterfinals at the Australian Open each of the past two years and the French Open this year.
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2:05 p.m.
Petra Kvitova erased a pair of match points and converted her fourth to edge Garbiñe Muguruza 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (12-10) in a showdown between two-time major champions.
Kvitova reached the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the seventh time. She last made it to the U.S. Open quarterfinals in 2017.
She kept coming back — after dropping the first set, after trailing 5-2 in the third, after being a point from defeat twice at 6-5.
Here’s how close this one was: Kvitova won 109 total points, Muguruza 108.
It took the new format final-set tiebreaker to determine the winner. The four Grand Slam tournaments agreed to adopt a uniform system this year, with the third sets of women’s matches and fifth sets of men’s decided by a first-to-10, win-by-two formula; the U.S. Open used to have the more traditional first-to-seven setup.
Kvitova, a left-hander who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, overcame 12 double-faults with 14 aces and 50 total winners. She improved to 6-1 against No. 9 seed Muguruza, the champion at the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017.
No. 21 Kvitova next will face No. 8 Jessica Pegula, who beat qualifier Yuan Yue 6-2, 6-7 (8), 6-0.
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11 a.m.
Serena Williams is gone from the U.S. Open, but the show must go on.
The third round is scheduled to wrap up Saturday at Flushing Meadows, with Grand Slam champions such as Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek in action at night.
Two other owners of multiple major titles will get things started in the morning in Louis Armstrong Stadium when Garbiñe Muguruza faces Petra Kvitova.
On Friday night, Williams — by far the biggest star of Week 1 at the year’s last Grand Slam tournament — lost what is expected to be the last match of her career. Ajla Tomljanovic beat her 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in front of a loud sellout crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The first match in Ashe on Saturday is due to begin at noon EDT, with No. 8 seed Jessica Pegula of the U.S. up against Yuan Yue of China.
They’ll be followed by No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz, who is 19, against unseeded American Jenson Brooksby, who is 21.
At night, Nadal takes a 17-0 head-to-head record into his matchup against Richard Gasquet in Ashe, while the top-ranked Swiatek meets American Lauren Davis in Armstrong.
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2022-09-23T01:40:21+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/sports/ap-without-serena-show-goes-on-at-flushing-us-open-updates/
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Amazon announced a new feature Wednesday that will allow Alexa to speak in the voices of deceased relatives, friends and other loved ones.
Speaking at the day two keynote during the company’s annual MARS conference in Las Vegas, Alexa head scientist Rohit Prasad showed a video of Alexa, ostensibly sounding like a boy’s deceased grandmother reading him a book.
“Alexa, can grandma finish reading me ‘The Wizard of Oz’?” the child asks before Alexa goes into the book.
Prasad said one thing that surprises him about Alexa is “the companionship relationship we have with it.”
“In this companionship rule, human attributes like empathy and affect are key to building trust,” Prasad said.
“These attributes have become even more important in these times of the ongoing pandemic, when so many of us have lost someone we love. While AI can’t eliminate that pain of loss, it can definitely make those memories last.”
Prasad said the voice will enable “lasting personal relationships.”
Prasad said his team “had to learn how to produce a high-quality voice with less than a minute of recording versus an hour of recording in the studio.”
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2022-06-23T17:37:25+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/national/alexa-to-add-voices-of-your-deceased-loved-ones/
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RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mario Anzoategui joins the Fairmont Mayakoba team of heartists as the new Director of Engineering & Capital Projects.
In his new role, he will drive the operation and improvement of the maintenance of property assets in an efficient and ecologically responsible manner, and to start his new role with a great milestone; he will launch the so wanted new beach club.
Mario focused his career on the service industry and developed in ultra-luxury brands. Continually seeks to innovate and be at the forefront of the market. Having opened and successfully developed reverse osmosis projects, bottling plants, and various energy-saving projects.
With more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Mario started his career as a Maintenance Supervisor at Pueblo Bonito in 1999. Ever since, he has thrived in several properties as a Navy Chief at El Cid Resorts in the Riviera Maya. In addition, he has worked at companies such as Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, Villa del Palmar, One and Only Palmilla, and AM Resorts in Curazao.
Mario, a Marine by profession, graduated from the Nautical School of Mazatlán as a Naval Mechanical Engineer. In his free time, he enjoys barbecuing with family and friends, taking a motorcycle ride with his wife, golfing, and discovering new small towns.
About Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Nestled in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the 401-room Fairmont Mayakoba is a AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres, within a private luxury community. Surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by water canals, the property offers over 46,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, an energizing Willow Stream Spa featuring 20 treatment rooms, and El Camaleón Golf Course, host to the only official PGA TOUR event in Mexico. A dedication to a green philosophy has earned Fairmont Mayakoba the Rainforest Alliance verification among other eco-accolades. For reservations contact your Travel Agent or Meeting Planner, call 1(800) 540 6088 or email myk.reservations@fairmont.com, or visit fairmont.com/Mayakoba or follow Fairmont Mayakoba on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality Group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing luxury and premium brands, midscale and economy offerings, unique lifestyle concepts, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants & bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces, and more. Accor also boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and approximately 260,000 team members worldwide. Over 68 million members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program ALL - Accor Live Limitless - a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services, and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE, and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, The Group is focused on driving positive actions through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France, and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404), and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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2022-08-02T17:28:01+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/08/02/mario-anzoategui-new-director-engineering-amp-capital-projects-fairmont-mayakoba/
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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision raised fears that same-sex marriage could be the next right to fall.
Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his concurring opinion on the abortion ruling that the court should also reconsider the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Now, Democrats and some Republicans in Congress are working on a bill to codify marriage equality into law.
GOP strategist John Feehery has been working to drum up support for the bill among Senate Republicans and says that protecting same-sex marriage isn't just a good political move but a step toward the future of his party.
"I do think that ultimately you don't want to take away the ability for people to get married once you gave them that ability," Feehery told NPR. "Most Republican [voters] are focused on many other issues and will not vote against any Republican who votes for this bill."
After facing backlash over the overturning of Roe v. Wade, some Republicans in swing states and swing districts are trying to find ways to appeal to constituents who may feel frustrated with the decision. "For a lot of these senators, it takes a little bit of the edge off," Feehery told The Washington Post about supporting the same-sex marriage bill, adding that politically, the policy choice is a "no-brainer."
The Respect for Marriage Act, which was introduced in July, was drafted to repeal and replace provisions that define marriage explicitly as between a man and a woman. This legislation would require all states to recognize same-sex marriage on a federal level, and it recently passed the House with the support of 47 Republicans.
Now, with a Senate vote to come next, doubts are being raised about whether the 10 Republicans needed to support the bill will come forward to push it through. Feehery is confident that more than enough Republicans are willing to support it, if the right circumstances encourage it.
"I think there are more than 10. But I don't think any of these want to be the 10th," Feehery said. "So they're kind of waiting to see and then negotiating potential amendments to see if they have some wiggle room."
In July, President Biden's press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, told reporters that Biden was a strong supporter of protecting marriage equality.
"He believes it is nonnegotiable and that the Senate should act swiftly to get this to the president's desk. He wants to sign this," Jean-Pierre said.
Despite a 2021 Gallup poll finding that more than 55% of registered Republicans support same-sex marriage, Feehery said some are still staunchly opposed.
"There's a vocal minority amongst the Republican base that doesn't want this to happen," Feehery said. For some senators, Feehery said, weighing the will of their constituents against their own personal beliefs was proving to be a difficult balancing act, while others were concerned about whether the bill explicitly allows for religious exemption within the recognition of same-sex marriage.
"I think there are some valid worries here that a church will be sued if they refuse to perform a same-sex marriage in their church," Feehery said. "I think that if there's an accommodation that can be made that protects the ability of churches to practice their religion freely but also allows people legally to get into binding contracts that are recognized in all 50 states, you know, we can find that way to achieve both ends."
Advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign have mobilized thousands of their supporters and more than 170 businesses to voice their support for the bill.
In a letter directed toward the Senate and signed by business leaders at companies like Amazon, Airbnb, Nike, Microsoft and more, they argue that ensuring the protection of same-sex marriage allows them to keep their employees happy.
"A patchwork of inconsistent and discriminatory state marriage laws goes against our company values and makes it harder for us to do business and to recruit and retain top talent," the letter reads.
This widespread support, in addition to a demanding political landscape, is a key indicator to Feehery that many Republican constituents are not as concerned about this issue as people might think.
"This is not one of the top issues out there. I don't think it's going to be a huge political victory for Joe Biden," Feehery said. "I don't think it's going to change the trajectory of this election, but I think ultimately it can be the right thing to do."
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2022-09-16T11:18:42+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/politics-and-government/politics-and-government/2022-09-16/this-gop-strategist-is-calling-on-republican-senators-to-safeguard-same-sex-marriage
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As recovery and relief efforts continue following Hurricane Ian’s devastating landfall last week, the death toll continues to rise.
In a Monday night update, the Florida Medical Examiners Commission confirmed 68 deaths. The Associated Press reported an additional three deaths in Florida, as well as four in North Carolina and three in Cuba, bringing the death toll to 78.
More deaths are expected in the coming days.
Search and rescue efforts were still ongoing Monday in Florida. More than 1,600 people have been rescued statewide, according to Florida’s emergency management agency.
While search and rescue operations continue in the most remote affected areas of the state, thousands of utility workers continue to patch Florida’s battered electrical grid as many are still left without power. On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said over 95% of Floridians who lost access to electricity during the storm have already had their power restored.
However, thousands living in Charlotte, Lee, DeSoto, Hardee, southern Sarasota, and Collier counties are still without power.
“Now it’s time to bring all the resources to help everyone here,” DeSantis said standing in front of the ravaged Cape Coral Pier in Lee County.
The governor said his focus is shifting to restoring vital roads and bridges that were washed away by powerful flood surges.
He added that Florida Department of Transportation trucks will begin surveying the damage to bridges connecting Pine Island and Sanibel Island to the mainland. DeSantis said he hopes FDOT will have a temporary bridge in place by the end of the week to connect residents on Pine Island with a reliable transportation option off the island.
FDOT is also in the planning stages to construct a temporary bridge to reconnect Sanibel Island. No expected timeline was announced.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to visit Florida on Wednesday. The president was in Puerto Rico on Monday, promising to “rebuild it all” after Hurricane Fiona knocked out all power to the island two weeks ago.
After moving across Florida, Ian made another landfall in the U.S. in South Carolina as a much weaker hurricane. Officials said Monday that crews were finishing removing sand from coastal roads and nearly all power had been restored.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-10-04T01:25:19+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/hurricane-ian-death-toll-rises-the-majority-reported-in-florida/
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Where the deer play in the greenbelt behind your home! 4 bedroom, 2 bath and office that could be 5th bedroom.. trending colors, granite countertops in all baths, kitchen and laundry. Large laundry room with shelving. 1.03 acres, covered back porch with pergola. All wood floors have been refinished 2022.. all brick for low maintenance.. greenbelt, 5 ft black chain link fence all around property.. and the fridge stays and has a built in Keurig machine washer and dryer will stay. Move in ready. 2287 sq ft of family living.. plus a 40x60 shop with foamed ceiling insulation 10x10 door and single door.. ceiling fans and bathroom with a sink and a utility sink inside shop. This shop also has a loft for more storage.. The 3 car garage connected to house has a coated floor.. and the kitchen has a large pantry for stocking up on supplies. 2 closets in hallway for more storage.. plus attic storage. This is a one owner home built in 2017.. too much to list so come and check it out. Agent related to seller.
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2022-10-15T06:07:08+00:00
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tulsaworld.com
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https://tulsaworld.com/4-bedroom-home-in-collinsville---480-000/article_a8e08773-9c4a-5c28-9f56-7982e8e9cf60.html
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Border Report) — A line of 18-wheeler trucks waited with idling engines on Wednesday at the Veterans International Bridge, where many truckers said they had been stuck for the past day after Texas DPS troopers began intensive inspections of all commercial vehicles coming from Matamoros, Mexico.
Border Report was the first to report that the Texas Department of Transportation on Tuesday began implementing “100% enforcement inspections,” according to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from South Texas. The inspections are to last through Sunday.
Truck driver Wences Lara, of Matamoros, said he waited 24 hours to get his rig carrying diesel across the border. Then he endured a 50-minute inspection.
Lara was working on storing some cables he was told need to be tidied up, and was waiting a final consult before he could be on his way.
“I lost an entire day,” Lara told Border Report. “I’m way behind. And I’m not the only one affected.”
Truckers said the line south of the border to enter the Veterans International Bridge stretched “for miles” in the border town of Matamoros.
Trucker Carlos Rodriguez Alvarado said he met up with a trucking colleague to help relieve him. He had waited for hours trying to bring in a load of machine equipment to Brownsville.
Jaime Moreno is from Matamoros and says he drives this route often. But on Tuesday he was stopped around noon as he entered the long line of trucks. By 11 a.m. on Wednesday, he was the next truck in line to enter the inspection lot adjacent to the bridge.
He said he was unaware of the inspections and said he will be relieved to finally be able to deliver his load of equipment from a Mexican maquiladora to a Brownsville business.
Several truckers said they did not understand why every vehicle must be subject to inspection.
Troopers were checking tires, windshields, exhaust, license plates and other mechanical issues. But they are not allowed to open inside truck hulls to look for illegal immigrants or other contraband, which is done by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the port of entry.
Cuellar says it is a waste of time and money and he fears a repeat of last April’s three-day bridge shutdown in the nearby South Texas border town of Pharr that resulted in an estimated $1 billion in economic losses.
Border Report asked DPS officials why they have started these intensive inspections at the Veterans International Bridge — one of three bridges that lead from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas into Brownsville. This story will be updated if information is received.
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2023-05-03T20:50:54+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/border-report-tour/truckers-waiting-hours-to-cross-from-mexico-after-dps-begins-inspections-into-south-texas/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stark repudiation of Donald Trump’s legal arguments, a federal appeals court on Wednesday permitted the Justice Department to resume its use of classified records seized from the former president’s Florida estate as part of its ongoing criminal investigation.
The ruling from a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit amounts to an overwhelming victory for the Justice Department, clearing the way for investigators to continue scrutinizing the documents as they consider whether to bring criminal charges over the storage of of top-secret records at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House. In lifting a hold on a core aspect of the department’s probe, the court removed an obstacle that could have delayed the investigation by weeks.
The appeals court also pointedly noted that Trump had presented no evidence that he had declassified the sensitive records, as he maintained as recently as Wednesday, and rejected the possibility that Trump could have an “individual interest in or need for” the roughly 100 documents with classification markings that were seized by the FBI in its Aug. 8 search of the Palm Beach property.
“If you’re the president of the United States, you can declassify just by saying ‘It’s declassified.’ Even by thinking about it…You’re the president, you make that decision,” Trump claimed in a Fox News Channel interview recorded Wednesday before the appeals court ruling.
The government had argued that its investigation had been impeded, and national security concerns swept aside, by an order from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon that temporarily barred investigators from continuing to use the documents in its inquiry. Cannon, a Trump appointee, had said the hold would remain in place pending a separate review by an independent arbiter she had appointed at the Trump team’s request to review the records.
The appeals panel agreed with the Justice Department’s concerns.
“It is self-evident that the public has a strong interest in ensuring that the storage of the classified records did not result in ‘exceptionally grave damage to the national security,’” they wrote. “Ascertaining that,” they added, “necessarily involves reviewing the documents, determining who had access to them and when, and deciding which (if any) sources or methods are compromised.”
An injunction that delayed or prevented the criminal investigation “from using classified materials risks imposing real and significant harm on the United States and the public,” they wrote.
Two of the three judges who issued Wednesday’s ruling — Britt Grant and Andrew Brasher — were nominated to the 11th Circuit by Trump. Judge Robin Rosenbaum was nominated by former President Barack Obama.
Lawyers for Trump did not return an email seeking comment on whether they would appeal the ruling. The Justice Department did not have an immediate comment.
The FBI last month seized roughly 11,000 documents, including about 100 with classification markings, during a court-authorized search of the Palm Beach club. It has launched a criminal investigation into whether the records were mishandled or compromised, though is not clear whether Trump or anyone else will be charged.
Cannon ruled on Sept. 5 that she would name an independent arbiter, or special master, to do an independent review of those records and segregate any that may be covered by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege and to determine whether any of the materials should be returned to Trump.
Raymond Dearie, the former chief judge of the federal court based in Brooklyn, has been named to the role and held his first meeting on Tuesday with lawyers for both sides.
The appeals court ruling substantially narrowed the special master’s job duties, enabling the Justice Department to avoid providing him with classified documents to review. Responding to the order, Cannon on Thursday struck the parts of her order that required the department to give Dearie and Trump’s lawyers access to the classified documents. Instead, Dearie would review the much larger tranche of non-classified government documents.
The Justice Department had argued that a special master review of the classified documents was not necessary. It said Trump had no plausible basis to invoke executive privilege over the documents, nor could the records be covered by attorney-client privilege because they do not involve communications between Trump and his lawyers.
It had also contested Cannon’s order requiring it to provide Dearie and Trump’s lawyers with access to the classified material. The court sided with the Justice Department on Wednesday, saying “courts should order review of such materials in only the most extraordinary circumstances. The record does not allow for the conclusion that this is such a circumstance.”
Though Trump’s lawyers have said a president has absolute authority to declassify information, they have notably stopped short of asserting that the records were declassified. The Trump team this week resisted providing Dearie with any information to support the idea that the records might have been declassified, saying the issue could be part of their defense in the event of an indictment.
The Justice Department has said there is no indication that Trump took any steps to declassify the documents and even included a photo in one court filing of some of the seized documents with colored cover sheets indicating their classified status. The appeals court, too, made the same point.
“Plaintiff suggests that he may have declassified these documents when he was President. But the record contains no evidence that any of these records were declassified,” the judges wrote. “In any event, at least for these purposes, the declassification argument is a red herring because declassifying an official document would not change its content or render it personal.”
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Colvin reported from New York.
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2022-09-22T17:12:41+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trump-docs-probe-court-lifts-hold-on-mar-a-lago-records/
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As the U.S.-Mexico border region baked in a heat wave, Associated Press photographer Gregory Bull took to the streets of cities there. Bull photographed a homeless man talking with Maribel Padilla of the Brown Bag Coalition after receiving a wet towel in Calexico, Calif. Once temperatures hit 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 Celsius), Padilla’s nonprofit provides cool towels and refreshments to unhoused people.
In India, rescuers found five more bodies Friday in western Maharashtra state, raising the death toll from a landslide triggered by torrential rains to at least 21 with many others feared trapped under the debris. And in Switzerland, authorities closed airspace in a sliver of the country after recreational hang gliders hampered efforts to fight a persistent wildfire.
Here’s what’s happening related to extreme weather and the climate right now:
—In the United States, coral reefs around the Florida Keys are losing their color early this summer because of record-high water temperatures, and federal scientists are already seeing some bleaching, report Terry Spencer and Patrick Whittle.
—With global warming, scientists are warning that disease-carrying mosquitos are on the move around the world, Mary Katherine Wildeman reports in an AP collaboration with Grist.
—In the United States and India, there are efforts to install solar panels over canals to produce clean energy and reduce evaporation of precious water, report Brittany Peterson and Sibi Arasu.
—As temperatures sizzle around the world, people seek sometimes creative ways to get relief from the heat. AP photo gallery.
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“The corals are pale, it looks like the color’s draining out. And some individuals are stark white. And we still have more to come.” – researcher Katey Lesneski, who has observed some Florida Keys coral reefs losing their color weeks earlier than normal this summer from record high water temperatures.
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2023-07-22T02:01:50+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-climate-glimpse-heres-what-you-need-to-see-and-know-today-4/
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Management will host a webcast conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. ET/4:15 p.m. CT. To listen to the call, and for printer-friendly formats of this release and the "CFO Commentary" and "Supplemental Quarterly Data," which may also be referenced during the call, please visit ajg.com/IR. These documents contain both GAAP and non-GAAP measures. Investors and other users of this information should read carefully the section entitled "Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures" beginning on page 8.
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"We had an excellent start to 2023," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "Our core brokerage and risk management segments combined to post 12% reported revenue growth, 9.7% organic revenue growth, 12% growth in reported net earnings, 15% growth in adjusted EBITDAC, and we improved our adjusted EBITDAC margin 29 basis points.
"First quarter primary insurance market conditions are overall consistent with 2022 with renewal premiums up more than 9%. The property reinsurance market is very hard and we are seeing tighter terms and conditions across a broader range of territories - even into casualty reinsurance lines. And, we continue to see growth in our customers' exposure units and payrolls.
"We expect insurance and reinsurance pricing increases to continue throughout 2023 and beyond. Our talented team will leverage our expertise, data and insights to help clients with these challenging insurance market conditions. I believe we are very well positioned for the remainder of 2023!"
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Interest and banking costs and debt - At March 31, 2023, Gallagher had $2,550.0 million of borrowings from public debt, $4,198.0 million of borrowings from private placements and no short-term borrowings under its line of credit facility. In addition, Gallagher had $159.8 million outstanding under a revolving loan facility that provides funding for premium finance receivables, which are fully collateralized by the underlying premiums held by insurance carriers, and as such are excluded from our debt covenant computations. On March 2, 2023, we closed and funded an offering of $950.0 million of unsecured senior notes in two tranches. The $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% Senior Notes are due 2033 and $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes are due 2053. The weighted average interest rate is 5.05% per annum after giving effect to underwriting costs and a related realized interest rate hedge gain.
Clean energy – For 2023, this consists of operating results related to our investments in new clean energy projects and the wind up of our investments in clean coal production plants. The production of IRC Section 45 clean energy tax credits ceased in December 2021, which reduced the royalty income received by Chem-Mod LLC and net earnings generated by our investments in clean coal production plants in 2022. Even though the law governing IRC Section 45 tax credits expired as of December 31, 2021, we did have some production at our clean coal production plants in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 to run-off existing chemical supplies. Additional information regarding these results is available in the "CFO Commentary" at ajg.com/IR.
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Acquisition costs - Consists mostly of external professional fees and other due diligence costs related to acquisitions. On occasion, Gallagher enters into forward currency hedges for the purchase price of committed, but not yet funded, acquisitions with funding requirements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The gains or losses, if any, associated with these hedge transactions are also included in acquisition costs.
Corporate - Consists of overhead allocations mostly related to corporate staff compensation, other corporate level activities, and net unrealized foreign exchange remeasurement. In addition, it includes the tax expense related to the partial taxation of foreign earnings, nondeductible executive compensation and entertainment expenses, the tax benefit from the vesting of employee equity awards, as well as other permanent or discrete tax items not reflected in the provision for income taxes in the Brokerage and Risk Management segments.
Income Taxes - Gallagher allocates the provision for income taxes to its Brokerage and Risk Management segments using the local country statutory rates. Gallagher's consolidated effective tax rate for the quarters ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were 19.7% and 18.3%, respectively. In first quarter 2022, Gallagher increased its state effective income tax rate, which resulted in the overall U.S. effective income tax rate increasing from 25% to 26% and caused Gallagher to incur additional income tax expense during the quarter and recognized a one-time benefit related to the revaluation of certain deferred income tax assets to the higher income tax rate. In addition, in 2021, the U.K. government enacted tax legislation that increases the corporate income tax rate from 19% to 25% effective in April 2023.
Webcast Conference Call - Gallagher will host a webcast conference call on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. ET/4:15 p.m. CT. To listen to this call, please go to ajg.com/IR. The call will be available for replay at such website for at least 90 days.
About Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
Change in Presentation of Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities in First Quarter 2023
In first quarter 2023, we changed the presentation of certain amounts and classifications in our consolidated balance sheet and statement of cash flows to identify and present fiduciary assets and liabilities and respective changes of these accounts in the balance sheet and statement of cash flows. These revisions also better reflect the cash flows associated with our operations. Lines for accounts receivable, fiduciary assets and fiduciary liabilities were added and lines for restricted cash, premiums and fees receivable and premiums payable to underwriting enterprises were removed. We made the applicable revisions and reclassifications to the December 31, 2022 balance sheet amounts included herein to conform to the current period presentation. These changes had no impact on the 2022 consolidated statement of earnings or December 31, 2022 stockholders' equity.
Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipates," "believes," "contemplates," "see," "should," "could," "will," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans" and variations thereof and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, anticipated future results or performance of any segment or Gallagher as a whole; statements regarding changes in our expenses in the next several quarters; the impact of foreign currency on our results; integration costs; workforce and lease termination costs; amortization of intangibles; depreciation; change in estimated earnout payables; effective tax rate; earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests; the premium rate environment and the state of insurance markets; and the economic environment.
Gallagher's actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Readers are therefore cautioned against relying on any of the forward-looking statements, which are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include changes in worldwide and national economic conditions, including the onset of a recession or economic downturn; inflation and related monetary policy responses, and failures of financial institutions and other counterparties; disasters or other business interruptions, including with respect to our service center in India; our actual acquisition opportunities; integration risks in our reinsurance brokerage and benefit consulting services businesses; political volatility, such as the war in Ukraine, trade wars or tariffs, political unrest in the U.S. or other countries around the world; damage to our reputation due to negative perceptions or publicity, including those related to our ESG-related activities; our ability to apply technology, data analytics and artificial intelligence effectively and potential increased costs resulting from such activities; heightened competition for talent and increased compensation costs; risks related to our international operations, such as those related to regulatory, tax, ESG and anti-corruption compliance; foreign exchange rates; cybersecurity-related risks; changes to data privacy and protection laws and regulations; changes in premium rates and in insurance markets generally; tax, environmental or other compliance risks related to our legacy clean energy investments; our inability to receive dividends or other distributions from subsidiaries; and changes in the insurance brokerage industry's competitive landscape.
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Please refer to Gallagher's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a more detailed discussion of these and other factors that could impact its forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by Gallagher in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable law, Gallagher does not undertake to update the information included herein or the corresponding earnings release posted on Gallagher's website.
Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, this press release provides information regarding EBITDAC, EBITDAC margin, adjusted EBITDAC, adjusted EBITDAC margin, diluted net earnings per share, as adjusted (adjusted EPS), adjusted revenue, adjusted compensation and operating expenses, adjusted compensation expense ratio, adjusted operating expense ratio and organic revenue. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, the GAAP information provided in this press release. Gallagher's management believes that these presentations provide useful information to management, analysts and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Gallagher's results of operations and financial condition or because they provide investors with measures that our chief operating decision maker uses when reviewing Gallagher's performance. See further below for definitions and additional reasons each of these measures is useful to investors. Gallagher's industry peers may provide similar supplemental non-GAAP information with respect to one or more of these measures, although they may not use the same or comparable terminology and may not make identical adjustments. The non-GAAP information provided by Gallagher should be used in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the GAAP information provided. As disclosed in its most recent Proxy Statement, Gallagher makes determinations regarding certain elements of executive officer incentive compensation, performance share awards and annual cash incentive awards, partly on the basis of measures related to adjusted EBITDAC.
Adjusted Non-GAAP presentation - Gallagher believes that the adjusted non-GAAP presentations of the current and prior period information presented in this earnings release provide stockholders and other interested persons with useful information regarding certain financial metrics of Gallagher that may assist such persons in analyzing Gallagher's operating results as they develop a future earnings outlook for Gallagher. The after-tax amounts related to the adjustments were computed using the normalized effective tax rate for each respective period. See page 12 and 13 for a reconciliation of the adjustments made to income taxes.
- Adjusted measures - Revenues (for the Brokerage segment), revenues before reimbursements (for the Risk Management segment), net earnings, compensation expense and operating expense, respectively, each adjusted to exclude the following, as applicable:
- Adjusted ratios - Adjusted compensation expense and adjusted operating expense, respectively, each divided by adjusted revenues.
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Non-GAAP Earnings Measures
- EBITDAC and EBITDAC margin - EBITDAC is net earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and the change in estimated acquisition earnout payables and EBITDAC margin is EBITDAC divided by total revenues (for the Brokerage segment) and revenues before reimbursements (for the Risk Management segment). These measures for the Brokerage and Risk Management segments provide a meaningful representation of Gallagher's operating performance for the overall business and provide a meaningful way to measure our financial performance on an ongoing basis.
- EBITDAC, as Adjusted and EBITDAC Margin, as Adjusted - Adjusted EBITDAC is EBITDAC adjusted to exclude net gains on divestitures, acquisition integration costs, workforce related charges, lease termination related charges, acquisition related adjustments, transaction related costs, legal and income tax related costs, and the period-over-period impact of foreign currency translation, as applicable, and Adjusted EBITDAC margin is Adjusted EBITDAC divided by total adjusted revenues (defined above). These measures for the Brokerage and Risk Management segments provide a meaningful representation of Gallagher's operating performance, and are also presented to improve the comparability of our results between periods by eliminating the impact of the items that have a high degree of variability.
- EPS, as Adjusted and Net Earnings, as Adjusted - Adjusted net earnings have been adjusted to exclude the after-tax impact of net gains on divestitures, acquisition integration costs, the impact of foreign currency translation, workforce related charges, lease termination related charges, acquisition related adjustments, transaction related costs, amortization of intangible assets, legal and income tax related costs and effective income tax rate impact, as applicable. Adjusted EPS is Adjusted Net Earnings divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding. This measure provides a meaningful representation of Gallagher's operating performance (and as such should not be used as a measure of Gallagher's liquidity), and for the overall business is also presented to improve the comparability of our results between periods by eliminating the impact of the items that have a high degree of variability.
Organic Revenues (a non-GAAP measure) - For the Brokerage segment, organic change in base commission and fee revenues, supplemental revenues and contingent revenues exclude the first twelve months of such revenues generated from acquisitions and such revenues related to divested operations in each year presented. These revenues are excluded from organic revenues in order to help interested persons analyze the revenue growth associated with the operations that were a part of Gallagher in both the current and prior period. In addition, organic change in base commission and fee revenues, supplemental revenues and contingent revenues excludes the period-over-period impact of foreign currency translation to improve the comparability of our results between periods by eliminating the impact of the items that have a high degree of variability. For the Risk Management segment, organic change in fee revenues excludes the first twelve months of fee revenues generated from acquisitions in each year presented.
In addition, change in organic growth excludes the period-over-period impact of foreign currency translation to improve the comparability of our results between periods by eliminating the impact of the items that have a high degree of variability.
These revenue items are excluded from organic revenues in order to determine a comparable, but non-GAAP, measurement of revenue growth that is associated with the revenue sources that are expected to continue in the current year and beyond. Gallagher has historically viewed organic revenue growth as an important indicator when assessing and evaluating the performance of its Brokerage and Risk Management segments. Gallagher also believes that using this non-GAAP measure allows readers of our financial statements to measure, analyze and compare the growth from our Brokerage and Risk Management segments in a meaningful and consistent manner.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Information Presented to GAAP Measures - This press release includes tabular reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures, as follows: for EBITDAC (on pages 10 and 11), for adjusted revenues, adjusted EBITDAC and adjusted diluted net earnings per share (on page 1), for organic revenue measures (on pages 2 and 4, respectively, for the Brokerage and Risk Management segments), for adjusted compensation and operating expenses and adjusted EBITDAC margin (on pages 4, and 5, respectively, for the Brokerage and Risk Management segments).
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Contact:
Ray Iardella
Vice President - Investor Relations
630-285-3661 or ray_iardella@ajg.com
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2023-04-27T21:15:51+00:00
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Patrick Reed fared better than Rory McIlroy after some pre-tournament friction as the Dubai Desert Classic got off to a wet start Thursday with only 11 players managing to finish their weather-affected first rounds.
Play only began at the European tour event after a delay of six hours caused by heavy overnight rain that left the course unplayable at Emirates Golf Club.
By the time the siren sounded to suspend play because of fading light, Reed was 4 under par after 16 holes and top-ranked McIlroy was 2 under having played 15 holes.
Thomas Pieters was leading on 5 under, though he also had three holes to play. Three English players — Matthew Jordan, Daniel Gavins and Oliver Wilson — held the clubhouse lead after shooting rounds of 4-under 68.
“It’s certainly strange around here,” Jordan said of the wet conditions, “to see water hazards and stuff in places that you don’t expect it to be.”
Reed and McIlroy traded verbal blows Wednesday after an interaction — of sorts — at the practice range on Tuesday that saw McIlroy snub Reed, who had gone over to wish the Northern Irishman a happy new year. Reed walked away before tossing a tee — featuring a logo of his 4 Aces team in the LIV Golf league — in the direction of McIlroy, one of the most vocal critics of the Saudi-run breakaway series.
Reed said it was “unfortunate” that McIlroy didn’t shake his hand and was quoted as describing McIlroy as “an immature little child.”
It has set the scene for a potential on-course head-to-head in Dubai between two of golf’s most high-profile players. It didn’t come Thursday, with McIlroy starting at No. 10 in his first event of 2023 and Reed opening at the first hole.
McIlroy bogeyed two of his first six holes after leaving chips from the fringe short. He got up and down from a greenside bunker for birdie at No. 18, picked up more shots at No. 2 and 3, and was lining up a birdie putt from inside 4 feet on No. 7 when the siren went off.
Reed birdied three of his first five holes and rebounded from a bogey at No. 10 by holing short birdie putts at Nos. 12 and 14.
Tommy Fleetwood (15 holes) and Victor Perez (16 holes), who won the Abu Dhabi Championship last week, were also on 4 under when they had to leave the course.
Half the field had yet to get on the course and will start their first rounds on Friday. Players were informed in the early hours of Thursday morning that Emirates Golf Club was “inaccessible” and told not to travel to the course due to several roads being flooded following heavy rain.
Play finally got underway following a few hours of dry weather and a massive clean-up operation by ground staff.
“It’s tough,” Jordan said. “I mean, it was nice to see that at 5.20 a.m. I could roll back over in bed and have a lie-in. So that was nice.”
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2023-01-27T12:21:18+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-reed-fares-better-than-mcilroy-after-delayed-start-in-dubai/
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BOSTON (AP) — Republicans hoping to hold on to the Massachusetts governor’s office are choosing between a Donald Trump-backed candidate and a more moderate businessman in Tuesday’s primary election.
Massachusetts is just the latest blue state to feature a top-of-the-ticket contest between a conservative candidate endorsed by Trump and a more centrist opponent. In recent primaries in Maryland and Connecticut, GOP voters have opted for the Trump loyalists, potentially worsening their chances of winning a general election.
The winner of Tuesday’s Massachusetts primary will take on Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey in November. If elected, she would be the state’s first openly gay governor and the first woman elected governor of Massachusetts. Republican Jane Swift served as acting governor after Gov. Paul Cellucci stepped down in 2001 to become U.S. ambassador to Canada.
The governor’s office is open this year because popular GOP Gov. Charlie Baker opted against running for a third term.
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Former state Rep. Geoff Diehl, who has Trump’s endorsement, is going up against businessman Chris Doughty, a political newcomer, in the Republican primary for governor.
Diehl, who launched a failed campaign for U.S. Senate against Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2018, is popular among Republican activists. He won the party’s endorsement with 71% of delegates at the state party convention in May, but he could face a tougher climb in a general election in a state in which Trump won only 32% of votes in 2020.
Diehl has opposed COVID-19 mandates, falsely claimed the 2020 presidential race was rigged, fought against the extension of mail-in voting and said he supports the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Trump — a critic of Baker, who publicly refused to vote for Trump in 2016 and 2020 — endorsed Diehl last October, saying in a statement that he is “strong on Crime, Election Integrity, our now under siege Southern Border, loves our Military, and has a big focus on taking care of our Vets.”
Doughty described himself as moderate when he entered the race but has since embraced the label of conservative as he tries to appeal to Republican primary voters. Doughty has said his experience running a manufacturing company gives him the know-how to be a successful chief executive.
He has said he wants to make Massachusetts more affordable for residents and businesses. He has described himself as “pro-life,” but acknowledges the state’s highest court has recognized a right to abortion and said he doesn’t have an interest in changing that.
Baker hasn’t endorsed either candidate.
Healey, who’s won two statewide races for attorney general, is running virtually unopposed, with her sole rival dropping out of the race in June, though she remains on the ballot. Healey is hoping to break a political “curse” in Massachusetts, referring to a string of unsuccessful campaigns by attorneys general for governor.
Despite being considered a Democratic stronghold, Massachusetts has a history of electing Republican governors as a check on a Legislature in which Democrats hold overwhelming majorities. Those Republican governors, including Mitt Romney, have typically been fiscally conservative but more socially moderate.
Baker said in December that he opted not to seek reelection so he could focus on helping the state emerge from the pandemic. He credited his administration’s focus on issues over personality as a big reason for his success with voters, which he said stands “apart from a lot of the bipartisan noise that’s created in politics generally these days.”
The election also features several statewide contested Democratic primaries, including for attorney general and secretary of the commonwealth.
Two Democrats are jockeying for the top law enforcement office: former Boston city councilor Andrea Campbell and workers’ rights attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan. A week before the election, a former assistant attorney general, Quentin Palfrey, announced he was suspending his campaign and endorsed Campbell.
The winner will face Republican Jay McMahon, a trial attorney who previously ran against Healey and lost, in November.
If elected, Campbell would be the first Black woman to hold the office in Massachusetts. She’s won the endorsement of several high-profile elected officials, including Healey, Sen. Edward Markey and half the state’s congressional delegation.
Liss-Riordan has the backing of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and former acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey.
In the race for secretary of the commonwealth, Democratic incumbent William Galvin is hoping to win an eighth term in office. He’s fielding a primary challenge from fellow Democrat Tanisha Sullivan, a lawyer and president of the Boston branch of the NAACP. Sullivan would be the first Black person to serve in the post in the state.
There are also contested races in the Democratic primary for auditor and for the Democratic and Republican races for lieutenant governor.
None of the state’s nine incumbent Democratic U.S. House members is facing primary challengers. There are two contested Republican primaries, in the 8th and 9th congressional districts.
The Massachusetts primary lands on the day after Labor Day, raising concerns about a potentially low turnout, although early voting began on Aug. 27.
A new state law makes “no excuse” mail-in ballots and early voting permanent fixtures in Massachusetts elections. Many of the voting options included in the new law were implemented during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and proved popular.
The law also increases ballot access for voters with disabilities, service members overseas and incarcerated individuals.
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2022-09-05T14:03:06+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-what-to-watch-in-massachusetts-primary-election/
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The Baltimore Ravens, led by backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, meet the Cincinnati Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, in an AFC Wild Card NFL Playoff Game on Sunday, January 15, 2023 (1/15/2023) at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The AFC North rivals will meet for the third time this season. The Ravens will be without quarterback and former MVP Lamar Jackson because of a knee injury. Huntley will make his first postseason start. He’ll face the Bengals, who lost the Super Bowl to the Rams last season.
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What: NFL Playoffs 2023, Wild Card Round
Who: Baltimore Ravens (10-7) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (12-4)
When: Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023
Where: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
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Line: Bengals -8.5
Over/under: 40.5
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AP preview:
RAVENS PLAYER TO WATCH: LB Roquan Smith. The Ravens have been a different team defensively since he arrived in a midseason trade — allowing just 14.7 points per game with him — and Baltimore just gave him a five-year contract extension. The knee injury to star QB Lamar Jackson has put even more pressure on Smith and the defense to keep the Ravens in games.
BENGALS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Ja’Marr Chase topped the 1,000-yard mark in receiving yards in each of first two years in the league. He can catch anything thrown close to him.
KEY MATCHUP: Bengals QB Joe Burrow vs. the Baltimore secondary. Burrow had two of this three least-productive games this season against the Ravens. He threw for 217 yards in the first Baltimore game and 215 last Sunday, most of those coming in the first half.
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KEY INJURIES: Jackson (knee) has missed the past five games. Tyler Huntley started the first four of those but has been battling shoulder issues, so Anthony Brown started at QB last weekend at Cincinnati. ... Ravens RB Gus Edwards (concussion) missed practice time this week. ... Bengals RG Alex Cappa is out after injuring an ankle in last week’s game. Max Scharping will replace him.
SERIES NOTES: The teams split their series this season, after the Bengals won both games in 2021. But the Ravens have won six of the past nine matchups. ... Justin Tucker kicked a 43-yard field goal on the final play to give Baltimore the victory in this season’s first meeting. ... Last week the Bengals bolted out to a 24-7 halftime lead and then held off the Ravens to win 27-16. ... These two teams have never faced each other in the playoffs.
STATS AND STUFF: The Ravens are making their fourth playoff appearance in five seasons and 10th in John Harbaugh’s 15 seasons as coach. ... This is the Ravens’ 15th road playoff game since 2008, the most in the league. They’re 8-6 in the previous 14. Harbaugh’s eight road playoff victories are an NFL record. ... Baltimore is 8-2 in wild-card playoff games, including 6-0 on the road. ... Baltimore had multiple sacks in each of the last 13 games of the regular season. ... Marlon Humphrey of the Ravens is one of two DBs this season with at least three sacks and three interceptions. Kansas City’s L’Jarius Sneed is the other. ... Baltimore RB J.K. Dobbins averaged 99.3 yards rushing per game after returning from IR in Week 14. ... Justin Tucker is one point behind Matt Stover for the most postseason points in Ravens history ... Huntley has eight starts at QB, and Brown made his first last week. ... Burrow had 35 touchdown passes, breaking last season’s total of 34 and tying the Bills’ Josh Allen for second most in the league. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes had 40. ... The Bengals have won eight in a row after losing their first two games and starting the season 4-4. ... The Bengals defense forced four turnovers in the win over the Ravens last week. ... Cincinnati has scored on 48 out of 57 trips to the red zone this season, including 37 TDs. ... Bengals TE Hayden Hurst was a first-round draft pick of the Ravens in 2018 and spent the 2018-19 seasons with Baltimore.
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Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX
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San Diego Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET, NBC
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Sunday, January 15
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
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New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET, NBC
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Monday, January 16
Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 ET p.m., ESPN
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2023-01-16T01:07:53+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/sports/2023/01/baltimore-ravens-vs-cincinnati-bengals-free-live-stream-for-nfl-playoffs-11522-how-to-watch-nfc-wild-card-game-online-time-tv-channel-odds-picks.html
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Family displaced after car lands on roof of North Carolina home
A family has been displaced after a car crashed on the roof of their home and ended up right in the middle of the house in the town of Yadkinville, North Carolina.
The town's fire department said it received reports of a crash on Friday at 2:43 a.m. on Sugartown Road.
According to investigators, a car came speeding and drove on top of the homeowner's car that was parked in the driveway, landing on top of the house.
Crews said there was a family of four inside at the time, including two adults and two children.
None of them were injured.
The driver was taken to the hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. No word on the severity of his injuries at this time.
Crews said a tow truck had to lift that car from the roof. Both cars were totaled.
Right now, it is unclear whether or not the driver will be charged.
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2023-04-17T20:09:46+00:00
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wyff4.com
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https://www.wyff4.com/article/family-displaced-car-on-roof-nc/43622371
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Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 111-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers:
– Who can’t have nice things for Christmas?
– The Heat.
– Who also can’t have a whole and healthy lineup for any type of enduring period.
– This time, it was as desired at the outset, with Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro taking the court for the opening jump.
– For only the 12th time this season.
– And then Butler turned an ankle in the first half.
– And momentum was lost.
– So now more injury updates dominating the season.
– When it appeared problem solved.
– As it was, Friday marked the sixth time in as many games that the Heat opened with a different lineup.
– So, for only the 12th time this season, the Heat rolled out their projected preseason preferred lineup.
– Lowry had missed the previous three games, Martin the previous two and Butler the previous outing on Tuesday night against the Bulls.
– Coach Erik Spoelstra said prudence required the team to give Lowry the past week off.
– “He’s also been able to work, also, behind the scenes,” Spoelstra said. “I think that’ll be helpful.”
– With the start, Lowry moved past Mark Eaton, Terry Cummings and Rolando Blackman for 97th on the NBA all-time list, at 815, tying Stephon Marbury for 96th.
– With his first conversion, Lowry extended his streak of at least one 3-pointer to 28 games. His career best is 34 such games while with the Raptors.
– The game was the 200th regular-season appearance of Herro’s career.
– Herro’s third point moved him past Brian Grant for 19th on the Heat all-time scoring list.
– Herro’s third 3-pointer moved him past Dwyane Wade for seventh place on the Heat all-time list.
– Butler’s third free throw moved him past Otis Thorpe for 84th on the NBA all-time list.
– Butler’s third assist tied him with Eddie Jones for ninth on the Heat all-time list.
– The Pacers opened with Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Buddy Hield, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner.
– The Heat, however, were not wholly whole, particularly in the middle, with Dewayne Dedmon sidelined by his ongoing foot soreness. That was with Omer Yurtseven long sidelined from November ankle surgery.
– But guard Gabe Vincent was back available, after missing the previous eight games with knee soreness.
– Spoelstra was the extended stretch of inactivity was required with Vincent.
– “Those are things that if you’re not moving well and you have some kind of ailment, it can get worse,” Spoelstra said. “And we all met about it. We wanted to take care of it right where it was. Thankfully, it didn’t need any kind of procedure, anything. It just needed rest and then a ramp up.”
– Spoelstra added, “And he’s passed every test to get to this point. And we just want to keep him feeling good. And we’ll see how he continues to respond. He’s had some really good work.”
– In addition to Dedmon and Yurtseven, rookie forward Jamal Cain was inactive, as a means of preserving the remaining games he can on the active list under the 50-game limit of his two-way contract.
– Victor Oladipo played as the Heat’s first reserve.
– Max Strus followed.
– With Orlando Robinson playing as backup center in Dedmon’s absence.
– Haywood Highsmith then made it nine deep, ahead of Vincent and Duncan Robinson.
– Strus offered pregame holiday greetings from midcourt.
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PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE RETURNED TO A VARIABLE ELECTRICITY RATE AND LOSE ACCESS TO 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Program administrator Joule Assets (Joule) confirms that, as of June 15, 2022, Monroe Community Power and Gateway Community Power electricity supply customers were returned to the Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) default electricity supply service as a result of actions taken by the grid operator, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). Customers will no longer be served by their community choice aggregation ("CCA" or "community choice") program, Monroe/Gateway Community Power. The programs are composed of residents and small businesses in the Town of Brighton, the City of Canandaigua, and the Village of Victor. In returning to RG&E, customers are also returning to a variable electricity rate—the amount residents pay per kWh will change each month. The electricity will also no longer be 100% renewable.
Residents will not experience any interruption in service. However, the transition back to RG&E took place midway through most customer billing cycles. Customers may therefore receive one bill for the electricity used before the transition—the Community Power rate of $0.0492 per kWh (4.92 cents/kWh)—and one bill for the electricity used after the transition—the June RG&E rate of approximately $0.08 per kWh (8 cents/kWh). This ensures customers will maximize their savings from participation in their CCA program. RG&E will send out letters and place automated calls to further inform participants of the shift.
Prior to the transfer and since the programs launched in January 2021, participants had collectively saved in excess of $1.5 million through the CCA fixed electricity supply rate provided by Icon. In addition to savings, the CCA 100% NYS renewable supply has significantly reduced the community's carbon footprint and advanced NY State's clean energy goals. These benefits are due largely to the support of the municipal leaders pioneering these renewable electricity programs in the region. While this phase of the programs is ending six months earlier than expected, Joule is working with municipal leadership to offer new clean energy offerings in the near future.
The early return of participants to RG&E was due to Icon Energy (dba Source Power Company), defaulting on required payments to the grid operator, the NYISO. According to the NYISO website: "The NYISO, by correspondence dated June 9, 2022, declared Icon in default…. for failure to timely make a payment due to the NYISO. Icon remains in default under the NYISO's tariffs."
Icon stated that the default is related to a billing and crediting issue with RG&E. Though Icon can no longer provide the low fixed-rate renewable electricity supply, Icon has stated that it intends to continue to operate their solar offering throughout the state.
Joule CEO Jessica Stromback says, "At Joule we are proud of administering the Monroe and Gateway Community Power Programs. Though we regret the early ending of this offering, together the municipal leadership have not only lowered their communities' carbon footprint but saved residents and small businesses over $1.5 million on electricity costs in a time of historic inflation. We look forward to next steps, all working together to fight climate change and promote environmental justice in the region."
Joule Assets actively empowers communities, businesses, investors, and individuals to capitalize on Sustainable Energy Assets in the U.S. and Europe by expanding small customer market access, encouraging community-scale clean energy programs and facilitating energy efficiency markets. Based on years of regulatory expertise, market intelligence, and performance-based financing knowledge, Joule negotiates cheaper, cleaner energy supply on behalf of communities in NY State. In Europe, Joule supports the access to financing for efficiency and renewables projects, catalyzing the marketplace for project developers and investors. Each business unit–Joule Community Power and Joule Europe–supports Joule's overarching mission to shift the energy paradigm towards clean and efficient energy for all.
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2022-06-18T00:49:45+00:00
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How to Watch Auto Racing Streaming Live - Friday, June 16
Published: Jun. 16, 2023 at 5:44 AM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
For die-hard auto racing fans, the more races you get to watch, the better. That's why we've compiled the list below, which shows you how to watch or live stream every event that's airing on Fubo on Friday, June 16.
Watch even more racing action with ESPN+!
Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch the Canada Grand Prix - Practice 1
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 1:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch the Canada Grand Prix - Practice 2
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 4:55 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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2023-06-16T11:29:58+00:00
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Within the past year, nearly half of American teenagers have experienced some type of violence (44%). There is a sense that more teenagers across the country are both committing and falling victim to violent crime.
Scripps News profiled a teenager in Chicago who is bucking the trend.
How is this person keeping their life on track even as crime swirls around them?
As the summer approaches, a season known for its spike in violence in Chicago and many other cities, young people are fighting back against violence with fire and baseball bats.
Deaunata Holman says the first time he tried glassblowing, he was nervous.
"I didn't know what I was doing! And it was so hot too. I'm a clumsy type of guy," said Holman.
Holman started with Firebird Community Arts more than 10 years ago, after he was shot.
"Before I got shot, I was not caring, bruh. I ain't care about nothing — where I was at, who I was talking to," said Holman.
Firebird Community Arts works with students who have been injured by gun violence. The program combines counseling, mentorship, and glass blowing to help teens work through trauma.
Karen Reyes has been executive director here for 11 years.
"It both attracts young people, because young people are attracted to risk and danger. It's exciting, sort of releases that adrenaline. But it also forms like a mandate to keep each other safe," said Reyes.
Dr. Brad Stolbach co-founded Firebird, originally known as Project Fire, back in 2014.
"Even just watching people make stuff out of class, you get totally drawn in. It's mesmerizing," said Stolbach. "And one of the key parts of recovery from trauma is helping people be in the present."
And while the Firebird program deals with people directly impacted by gun violence, you don't have to be injured to feel the effects of community violence.
"Our kids are dealing with this, whether they're street involved or not... If you live in a neighborhood where there's a realistic expectation that somebody is going to get killed or that you could get hurt, you know, that affects your day-to-day, everything that you do every day, that's in the background," said Stolbach.
SEE MORE: Study shows teen girls are engulfed by 'sadness, violence and trauma'
After a turbulent two years of increased violence across the country, the number of homicides is moving in the right direction. In Chicago, shootings and murders are down to their lowest levels since 2019.
Still, guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens nationwide — more than car crashes and cancer. Within the past year, nearly half of American teenagers say they have personally experienced violence.
Across the city, on the South Side of Chicago, Lavonte Stewart is hoping to grab kids before it's too late.
"It starts taking a toll. It starts adding up. I should be collecting baseball cards, not obituaries, and each of these young people meant something to me personally," said Stewart.
Stewart's organization, Lost Boyz, works to prevent youth violence through sports.
Lost Boyz hosts its own baseball leagues with boys’ and girls’ teams while providing mentorship and therapy to its participants.
"It's amazing; I can't even find the right word to describe what it's like having the right coaches and mentors around that are walking them through it, sticking with them, encouraging them, showing them, and then they start seeing their own progress and development. And they're like, I did that?" said Stewart.
Stewart says sports serve as the gateway to everything else that is healthy and positive.
"They're receptive because of the sport, and they're connected with the coach; now they're developing a bond, so now they trust the coach... I trust you to tell me about the political structures that exist in my community. I trust you to educate me on my emotions and how I learn to regulate them, and teach me exercises," said Stewart.
As the Firebird and Lost Boyz programs have expanded, former participants often stick around and become full-time employees.
"Probably 50% of the current staff are program alumni," said Stewart.
Creating a pipeline to not only grow the programs but also impact more kids.
"I'm excited to figure out who's going to take over after me. And I think it needs to be somebody who has some more lived experience. Like, the folks that we serve," said Reyes.
Holman, now a staffer at Firebird, says creating art offered him a joy he never had on the streets, and he wants to pass that along to the kids coming behind him.
"That's my success story right there for me, like I realized just the joy like seeing something come out [of the fire], and the reality is when you in them streets, not a lot of people come out. I’m just winning right now," said Holman.
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2023-05-15T01:10:25+00:00
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Offseason work paying early dividends for Tigers' Boyd and Torkelson
Lakeland, Fla. — As you might expect in a 16-3 spring romp, there was a lot to be encouraged about Tuesday in the Tigers’ Grapefruit League win over a WBC-depleted St. Louis Cardinals team.
Let’s start with first baseman Spencer Torkelson. He has been hitting balls off the barrel most of the spring, and lately, he’s starting to enjoy some positive results. Like the single he scorched off a first-pitch, 100-mph heater from the Twins' Jhoan Duran on Sunday.
And then in the fifth inning Tuesday, he laced a double into the right-center gap off an off-speed pitch that left his bat with an exit velocity of 105 mph.
“I’ve felt good all spring,” he said.
He’s earned the right to feel good. His off-season workload was intense. It started in his garage, where he built a fully functional weight room, complete with a Tonal home gym system (the one LeBron James touts in the commercials), full-squat rack, dumbbells, you name it.
“Pretty much everything you need to get a good lift,” he said. “I really like it because no one is in there motivating you. You have to be intrinsically motivated, which I really like.”
Torkelson's weekdays during the offseason went like this: Be on the field or in the facility at Arizona State University — a 30-minute drive from his house — by 7:30 a.m. and do baseball work (hitting in the cage or on the field, fielding grounders) until noon. Then go home, eat lunch, maybe nap and then hit the weight room.
He also hired, out of his own pocket, a mental-performance coach whom he had used when he was at ASU. Torkelson didn't want to give out his name.
“I really loved what he preaches and how he preaches it,” Torkelson said. “He is really relatable. He’s worked a lot with Delta Force (an Army special-forces operations group) and other pro athletes. The way I look at it, if he can work with guys that high up in the military, he can help me out.”
And he has. Not only is Torkelson’s body noticeably stronger, but his mind and his demeanor seem quieter, more self-assured. One of the messages from his mental-performance coach that resonated was how to take positives from the negatives. Don’t get defeated by a bad day. Learn from it and use it to be better the next day.
“It’s just little tricks on what you can do to make sure your process is as consistent as possible,” he said. “You get a process that works for you and you do it every single day and every single at-bat. And you trust it."
You trust it relentlessly, unconditionally.
“Just because you have a good process and you are comfortable at the plate, that doesn’t guarantee that you will go 4-for-4," Torkelson said. "You’re going to go 0-for-4 with four strikeouts some days when you are feeling like that. But, trust it the next day, trust it tomorrow. What can I tweak and take into tomorrow to make me a better player today than I was yesterday?”
This isn’t 2020 or even last spring. Even though he struggled in the first three-plus months last season, the Tigers aren’t treating Torkelson like a question mark. They didn’t bring in another first baseman to compete with him this spring. He’s one of only a few players you can write into the everyday lineup right now and use a pen.
“The microscope is not on Spencer Torkelson,” manager AJ Hinch said. “He’s a good player and he’s been putting good passes on the ball … I think this year he’s doing a pretty good job of not getting too frustrated with the results not being there. He’s swinging at the right pitches and barreling up a few balls.
“He’s been a little unlucky at times, but he’s keeping it in perspective, that we’re talking 10 or 15 at-bats.”
Boyd Fantastico
Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd put on a pitching clinic in his three innings Tuesday. He struck out seven of the 10 batters he faced and he emptied the clip, in terms of his pitch mix.
“The plan was to go use it all and attack,” Boyd said.
Done. He got punch-outs with three different pitches. He threw 17 four-seam fastballs, hitting 95 mph and sitting at 93 mph. He threw 10 changeups and 10 sliders, too, a pair of 78-80-mph pitches that break in different directions and are thrown out of the same arm slot.
With each of those pitches, he got three swings-and-misses on seven swings. You can’t even script it like that.
Then for good measure, he threw five curveballs, stealing three first-pitch, called strikes with it.
“If you look at my years, nobody really swings at a first-pitch curveball from me,” Boyd said. “It’s a free strike. If I can throw that and land a strike, it saves everything else. It’s a big pitch to set up an at-bat.”
His slider has always been his money pitch, and his changeup has always been hit-or-miss. While rehabbing from flexor tendon surgery with the Giants, he learned how to throw a seam-shifted changeup.
Instead of getting movement by pronating his wrist, he throws the changeup like he throws his slider, but he grips the smooth side of the baseball to let the seams play off the air current to create movement (seam-shifted wave, it’s called).
“He was excellent,” Hinch said. “He used every one of his pitches and used them effectively … It’s good to see him being free and being himself. And his stuff is holding for a few innings. We’ll continue to build his endurance. I think that’s the important next test.
“But, his stuff was as good as it’s been.”
The only blemish was a slider he hung to left-handed hitting Nolan Gorman. That one landed in the Tigers’ bullpen in right-center.
Game bits
The Tigers banged out 19 hits, three by Nick Maton, who started the Tigers’ hitting spree in the first inning, blistering a 98-mph fastball from Cardinals starter Gordon Graceffo. He scored on yet another opposite-field extra-base hit by Riley Greene. Greene is hitting .389 and slugging over .700 this spring, and his last six hits have been to center or left field.
… The Tigers' No. 9 prospect, infielder Isaac Pacheco, had a pair of hits Tuesday. He’s had three at-bats and drilled three hits coming over as a reserve from the minor league camp. “I love him,” Hinch said. “I’ve known him since he was pretty famous as an amateur in the Houston area. He’s fearless. He thinks he belongs. He probably thinks he should be in this camp. He’s putting up at-bats over here that are pretty fun to see.”
… The Cardinals' lineup was thinned considerably with 18 players preparing for the World Baseball Classic.
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2023-03-07T23:42:08+00:00
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AMAZING MOMS: Mom running her own business heads back to school
HAMDEN, CT (WFSB) - The amazing mom recognized this week is married with 2 sons, runs her own cleaning business, and just embarked on dream she had put off since high school.
Maria Zuniga, on top of many other responsibilities, is fulfilling a promise she made a long time ago.
Zuniga said, “I said at one point I have to go to college because I’m not going to be in a restaurant all my life or babysitting.”
College wasn’t an affordable option right out of school in 2001.
She married the love of her life in 2004, and their two sons Nico and Javier came soon afterwards.
Maria found herself like many moms raising kids, running a home, and working full time. She attempted some college courses for a short time.
“But at that time, I was working full-time. It was a lot, so I stopped. The kids were smaller,” said Zuniga. “I would cook the day before. My husband would take care of the kids. he days that I have classes. It was crazy. I can’t do this. I did about 2 years, and I stopped.”
She loves being a mom, the good and not so good parts.
“The love that I have for them unconditional,” said Zuniga.
Her boys are now 18 and 13 with the oldest now headed to college in the fall.
Maria who runs her own house cleaning business realized she could go back, too.
She found a program in a Facebook group called Future Forward CT.
It’s a competency-based degree program through Southern New Hampshire University specifically designed for working adults.
At first, Maria doubted herself, but she was determined to go back.
“I can’t tell my kids go to college, go to college, if I’m not even finished,” said Zuniga. “So, I have to do it.”
She listened to herself and went back in January.
Her son Nico is headed to Albertus Magnus college this fall, different schools but both studying business.
Zuniga said, “I told him, Nico, remember, I’m not good at math. You’re going to be with me sitting over there.”
Maria is now a mom a mission.
“I’m going to do it,” said Zuniga. “I’m going to finish it. Now is the time. I have too.”
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2023-05-20T00:24:22+00:00
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Baltimore Orioles CEO John Angelos was accused in a lawsuit this week of seizing control of the team at the expense of his brother Lou — and in defiance of their father Peter's wishes.
Peter Angelos became the Orioles' owner in 1993, but his public role has diminished in recent years and he turns 93 next month.
John Angelos is the club's chairman and CEO, with Peter and Lou listed on the team's website as part of its limited partnership group. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Baltimore County Circuit Court, Lou Angelos said John has tried to take control of their father's estate while excluding Lou.
“In 2018, (Peter) Angelos became disabled,” the suit said. “Shortly thereafter, John embarked on a series of steps to arrogate to himself complete control over Mr. Angelos' assets. He accomplished this by manipulating his mother, Mrs. Georgia Angelos, who is now eighty years old, thereby bending her to his will.”
Lou Angelos is the plaintiff in the lawsuit. John and Georgia Angelos are defendants.
According to the suit, Peter Angelos had surgery after his aortic valve failed in 2017. Around then, he executed a revocable trust and durable power of attorney.
“A principle purpose of these documents was to ensure that Mr. Angelos' sons worked together in support of their mother, shared decision-making and enjoyed equal rights of inheritance," the suit said. “Mr. Angelos never intended that one son should wield control over his estate to the exclusion of his other son.”
The suit accuses John Angelos of working to undermine Georgia Angelos' confidence in Lou, and to exclude him from the Orioles' business matters.
“The corrupting effect of John's actions has been to thoroughly frustrate Mr. Angelos' intentions,” the suit said. “John intends to maintain absolute control over the Orioles — to manage, to sell or, if he chooses, to move to Tennessee (where he has a home and where his wife's career is headquartered) — without having to answer to anyone.”
The suit didn't elaborate on whether there's any significant likelihood of the team moving. It did claim Mrs. Angelos felt it was in the trust's best interest to sell the team — but that John Angelos has attempted to prevent that.
The lawsuit also claims that in 2019, John Angelos ordered former Orioles outfielder Brady Anderson fired as part of an effort to remove people who would oppose his actions. Anderson, who spent almost all of his 15-year playing career with Baltimore, had returned to the organization and become a vice president of baseball operations.
The Orioles declined comment Friday when asked if the team or John Angelos had any response.
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2022-06-10T23:23:08+00:00
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHK) ("Chesapeake" or the "Company") today announced the expiration and results of its previously announced exchange offers (each, an "Offer," and collectively, the "Offers") relating to its outstanding (i) Class A warrants (the "Class A warrants"), (ii) Class B warrants (the "Class B warrants") and (iii) Class C warrants (the "Class C warrants," and together with the Class A warrants and the Class B warrants, the "warrants"), each to purchase shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company ("common stock"). The Offers expired at 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on October 7, 2022.
The Company has been advised that (i) 4,752,207 Class A warrants (including 44,599 Class A warrants tendered through guaranteed delivery), or approximately 51.4% of the outstanding Class A warrants as of October 7, 2022, (ii) 7,879,030 Class B warrants (including 6,240 Class B warrants tendered through guaranteed delivery), or approximately 64.1% of the outstanding Class B warrants as of October 7, 2022 and (iii) 7,252,004 Class C warrants (including 1,655 Class C warrants tendered through guaranteed delivery), or approximately 64.8% of the outstanding Class C warrants as of October 7, 2022 were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the expiration of each Offer. Holders of the warrants that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offers will receive the following exchange consideration that was determined over a ten trading day volume-weighted average trading price measurement period pursuant to the Offers for each class of warrants as previously announced: (i) each holder of Class A warrants will receive 0.8636 shares of common stock in exchange for each Class A warrant tendered in the Offers, (ii) each holder of Class B warrants will receive 0.8224 shares of common stock in exchange for each Class B warrant tendered in the Offers and (iii) each holder of Class C warrants will receive 0.7890 shares of common stock in exchange for each Class C warrant tendered in the Offers; provided, however, that if the aggregate number of shares of common stock deliverable to any exchanging holder is not a whole number, then, in lieu of issuing any fractional share of common stock, the number of shares of common stock issuable will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The Company expects to accept for exchange all validly tendered warrants, with settlement expected to occur on or before October 11, 2022 (or, in the case of warrants validly tendered pursuant to guarantee delivery procedures, October 13, 2022).
Nick Dell'Osso, Chesapeake's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated "We are pleased with the results of the exchange offers. These transactions simplify our capital structure." The Company intends to resume its $2 billion board authorized share repurchase program following the completion of the Offers.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Cowen and Company, LLC and Intrepid Partners, LLC were the dealer managers for the Offers. D.F. King & Co., Inc. served as the information agent for the Offers, and Equiniti Trust Company served as the exchange agent for the Offers.
Copies of the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, are available free of charge at the website of the SEC at www.sec.gov. A registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the securities to be issued in the Offers was filed with the SEC and was declared effective on September 16, 2022.
This announcement is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the warrants or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of common stock in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. The Offers were made only through the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, and the complete terms and conditions of the Offers are set forth in the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended.
None of the Company, any of its management or its board of directors, or the information agent, the exchange agent or any dealer manager has made any recommendation as to whether or not holders of warrants should tender warrants for exchange in the Offers.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is powered by dedicated and innovative employees who are focused on discovering and responsibly developing our leading positions in top U.S. oil and gas plays. With a goal to achieve net-zero direct GHG emissions by 2035, Chesapeake is committed to safely answering the call for affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy.
This news release includes "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are statements other than statements of historical fact. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "estimates," "projected," "expects," "estimated," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "would," "future," "propose," "target," "goal," "objective," "outlook" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions). Although we believe the expectations and forecasts reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. No assurance can be given that such forward-looking statements will be correct or achieved or that the assumptions are accurate or will not change over time.
We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this news release, and we undertake no obligation to update any of the information provided in this release, except as required by applicable law. In addition, this news release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best judgment only as of the date of this news release.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include those described under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K and any updates to those factors set forth in Chesapeake's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K (available at http://www.chk.com/investors/sec-filings).
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2022-10-10T14:38:42+00:00
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Deputies searching for excavator reportedly stolen in Greenville
Published: May. 10, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville Police Department said officers are investigating after an excavator was allegedly stolen from a construction site along Mauldin Road in Greenville.
Officers said the Bobcat Excavator Model E42 was reportedly taken sometime on May 6, 2023.
According to officers, they believe the suspect was driving a two-toned dark green and beige Ford from the 1990s. Officers added that the car’s back glass was shattered and damaged during the theft.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 864-23-CRIME.
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2023-05-10T20:43:53+00:00
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foxcarolina.com
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https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/05/10/deputies-searching-excavator-reportedly-stolen-greenville/
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G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prepare new aid for Ukraine
ELMAU, Germany - Leading economic powers conferred by video link with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as they underscored their commitment to Ukraine for the long haul with plans to pursue a price cap on Russian oil, raise tariffs on Russian goods and impose other new sanctions.
In addition, the U.S. was preparing to announce the purchase of an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Kyiv to help Ukraine fight back against Vladimir Putin’s aggression.
The new aid and efforts to exact punishment on Moscow from the Group of Seven leaders come as a Zelenskyy has openly worried that the West has become fatigued by the cost of a war that is contributing to soaring energy costs and price hikes on essential goods around the globe.
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Leaders were finalizing the deal to seek a price cap during their three-day G-7 summit in the German Alps. The details of how a price cap would work, as well as its impact on the Russian economy, were to be resolved by the G-7 finance ministers in the coming weeks and months, according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcements from the summit.
The largest democratic economies will also commit to raising tariffs on Russian imports to their countries, with the U.S. announcing new tariffs on 570 categories of goods, as well as use of sanctions to target Russia’s defense supply chains that support its effort to rearm during the war.
Biden is expected to announce the U.S, is purchasing NASAMS, a Norwegian-developed anti-aircraft system, to provide medium- to long-range defense, according to the person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. NASAMS is the same system used by the U.S. to protect the sensitive airspace around the White House and U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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Additional aid includes more ammunition for Ukrainian artillery, as well as counter-battery radars, to support its efforts against the Russian assault in the Donbas, the person said. Biden is also announcing a $7.5 billion commitment to help Ukraine's government meet its expenses, as part of a drawdown of the $40 billion military and economic aid package he signed into law last month.
The G-7 leaders began Monday's session of their three-day summit with a focus on Ukraine. Later, they will be joined by the leaders of five democratic emerging economies — India, Indonesia, South Africa, Senegal and Argentina — for a discussion on climate change, energy and other issues.
The war in Ukraine was already at the forefront of the G-7 leaders' minds as they opened their summit at the secluded Schloss Elmau luxury hotel on Sunday — just as Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for the first time in weeks.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the summit’s host, said that the G-7 countries’ policies on Ukraine are "very much aligned," and that they see the need to be both tough and cautions.
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Scholz said after meeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday that "we are taking tough decisions, that we are also cautious, that we will help ... Ukraine as much as possible but that we also avoid that there will be a big conflict between Russia and NATO."
He added that "this is what is of essence — to be tough and thinking about the necessities of the time we are living in."
Biden said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has been counting on, from the beginning, that somehow NATO and the G-7 would splinter, but we haven’t and we’re not going to."
Biden hopes to use his trip to Europe to proclaim the unity of the coalition pressing to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine as much as he is urging allies to do even more — seeking to counter doubts about its endurance as the war grinds into its fifth month.
The summit's host, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, said last week that he wants to discuss the outlines of a "Marshall plan for Ukraine" with his G-7 counterparts, referring to the U.S.-sponsored plan that helped revive European economies after World War II.
With the war still in progress and destruction mounting by the day, it's unlikely to be a detailed plan at this stage. Scholz has said that "rebuilding Ukraine will be a task for generations."
The G-7 already is committed to help finance Ukraine's immediate needs. Finance ministers from the group last month agreed to provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to help Kyiv keep basic services functioning and prevent tight finances from hindering its defense against Russian forces.
A senior U.S. administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations between the G-7 leaders, said the U.S. and Europe are aligned in their aims for a negotiated end to the conflict, even if their roles sometimes appear different.
Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron have tried to facilitate that through active conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelenskyy, while also supplying weapons to Ukraine. The U.S. has largely cut off significant talks with Russia and aims to bolster Ukraine’s battlefield capacity as much as possible so that its eventual position at the negotiating table is stronger.
The endurance of the tough sanctions on Russia may ultimately come down to whether the G-7 and other leaders can identify ways to ease energy supply issues and skyrocketing prices once winter hits, as they seek to disengage from Russian sources of fuel.
The G-7 meeting is sandwiched between a European Union summit last week that agreed to give Ukraine the status of a candidate for membership — kicking off a process that is likely to take years with no guarantee of success — and a summit of NATO leaders starting Tuesday in Madrid.
The leaders of the G-7 — the U.S., Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Canada and Japan — may hope to make some progress in bringing their counterparts from their five guest countries closer to Western views on sanctions against Russia.
Scholz also is eager to win over such countries for his idea of a "climate club" for nations that want to speed ahead when it comes to tackling the issue.
Moulson reported from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
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2022-06-27T13:52:57+00:00
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fox9.com
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https://www.fox9.com/news/g-7-leaders-prepare-new-aid-ukraine
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Lids for Kids— the organization that provides helmets for kids to promote bike safety— is holding their 8th annual event!
Starting as Heads Up for Safety in Lansing, the now Grand Rapids-based initiative has given away over 13,000 helmets since 2003.
The organization will give away even more helmets in the coming weeks.
May 20 in Lansing at the Marshall Street Fire Station
Kids can meet firefighters, play games, and check out the equipment
On June 3 in Grand Rapids at Garfield Park
The Cosplay Crusaders and members of the Grand Rapids Fire and Police Departments will be gathered with organizers near the Burton St & Jefferson Ave entrance.
Kids will have an opportunity to explore GRFD Engine #10!
Both events are free and run 10 a.m.—noon and include games and a raffle to win a new bike!
Learn more about bike safety and the Lids for Kids mission here.
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2023-05-18T09:42:40+00:00
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fox17online.com
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https://www.fox17online.com/news/morning-news/lids-for-kids-8th-annual-helmet-give-away-is-coming-up
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The pool at Summit Grove campground in York County was cleared by chaperones shortly after a 12-year-old boy went missing on Wednesday afternoon, according to a statement released by the campground.
Pau Khai’s body was found in the pool just before 2 a.m., according to the York County coroner’s office.
What happened to Khai in the intervening hours is the subject of an ongoing investigation, according to the statement.
Khai was at the campground at 140 S. Front St., New Freedom, attending a three-day junior high retreat with his church, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, according to campground officials. The group had rented the Summit Grove facility for their summer program.
Based on the preliminary investigation, Khai had been swimming with other members of his group during a scheduled 3 to 6 p.m. time slot, according to the statement. After the planned activity, church organizers “reportedly cleared the pool” and led their group to the next activity.
When the group noticed Khai was missing, retreat chaperones said they checked the pool and searched the area but could not find him, according to the statement.
Emergency responders were called, and the search began across the grounds and the surrounding area. His body was located just after 2 a.m. Thursday in the pool, according to the coroner’s office.
The campground statement says that with Khai’s being found in the pool, authorities are focusing on “what specifically transpired” between the 6 p.m. cut-off of swim time and 2 a.m. the next morning.
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning, according to the coroner’s office.
The campground officials wrote that it plans to conduct an “exhaustive internal review” of the tragedy and will work to support Khai’s family while working with the church and the police.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Khai family, Pau’s friends, and the Westminster Presbyterian Church community as we continue to collectively mourn and process this devastating loss,” campground officials wrote in the statement.
All camps have been canceled through the weekend.
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2022-07-01T00:22:14+00:00
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pennlive.com
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https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/06/pool-cleared-8-hours-before-boys-body-was-found-dead-in-it-campground-officials.html
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Agency clarifies frack waste ban in Delaware River watershed
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM
Associated Press
An environmental group that accused regulators of weakening a ban on the dumping of fracking wastewater in the Delaware River watershed has dropped its federal lawsuit. Damascus Citizens for Sustainability says its most pressing concerns have been addressed. The group sued the Delaware River Basin Commission in January. That was about a month after regulators voted to ban the disposal of drilling wastewater in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware. The group’s lawsuit argued a loophole could have allowed drillers to dispose of contaminated fracking wastewater from certain kinds of gas wells. The regulatory agency denied it but agreed to clarify the policy.
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2023-04-28T21:54:55+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/news/2023/04/28/agency-clarifies-frack-waste-ban-in-delaware-river-watershed/
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a convenient kitchen gadget for scrambling eggs for scrambled eggs, omelets or French toast," said an inventor, from Scottsdale, Ariz., "so I invented THE SCAMBLER. My design would save time and effort in the kitchen."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective method of making scrambled eggs. In doing so, it offers an alternative to using a whisk/fork and bowl. As a result, it ensures that the eggs and other ingredients are scrambled and mixed and it reduces hassles and messes. The invention features a compact design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-PBT-207, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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2022-12-21T19:50:19+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/12/21/inventhelp-inventor-develops-kitchen-gadget-scrambling-eggs-pbt-207/
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LOS ANGELES and BERLIN, N.J., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Corporation) and the Association of Lodging Professionals (ALP) announced that they have partnered to support audiovisual copyright compliance for lodging and hospitality professionals.
As part of the partnership, MPLC and the ALP will collaborate to educate lodging professionals about providing movies and television in hotel common areas, like lobbies, lounges and fitness areas. In addition, MPLC and ALP will advise ALP members about copyright compliance and the risks of not holding an appropriate license. The two organizations will undertake an educational outreach program to ALP members. In addition, MPLC will provide ALP members a reduced rate on its Umbrella License®.
Partnership discussions commenced at the behest of the ALP Advocacy Committee, who identified the importance of providing clear guidance to their members around copyright compliance. "For some ALP members, guests have come to expect access to movies and television in their lodging amenity areas, and we want to be sure they are aware of the licensing required," said Sarah Gazi, CEO of the ALP. "We look forward to spreading the word about the importance of copyright compliance, and how it supports artists and the production of movies and TV."
Since its founding in 1986, MPLC has taken an educational approach to the licensing of television, movies, and other audiovisual content, forging partnerships with a wide variety of industry associations to educate businesses about copyright compliance.
"The Umbrella License is a convenient and comprehensive copyright compliance solution that provides extensive programming options for lodging professionals," said Dave Davis, Chief Commercial Officer at MPLC. "Once licensed, ALP members gain the peace of mind that the programming in their properties adheres to federal law."
According to the US Copyright Act, Title 17 of the United States Code, copyrighted movies, television, and other audiovisual content originally intended for personal, private use, require a public performance license when exhibited in public. Showing audiovisual content in hotel common areas and other public spaces via broadcast, cable, or satellite television; DVDs, downloads, or streaming services requires a public performance license.
About the Association of Lodging Professionals
The ALP is a collaborative community, solving the challenges of independent lodging property owners in a changing travel landscape. A non-profit association, the ALP focuses on professional development and advocates for the industry in media relations and influencing public policy. The ALP's mission is to champion current and aspiring professionals within the independent lodging community, and to help them become highly successful by providing essential education, advocacy, networking, and professional development.
About MPLC: MPLC is the global leader in non-theatrical licensing, supporting legal public performances of film, television, and other audiovisual content around the world. Under the Umbrella License, a blanket license for public performance, MPLC represents rights holders ranging from major Hollywood studios to independent producers. MPLC licensees include government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations. Hundreds of thousands of locations around the world publicly perform content legally with the Umbrella License.
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2023-04-18T12:32:13+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/04/18/mplc-association-lodging-professionals-partner-promote-copyright-compliance/
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A Texas man was ticketed in Houston for giving food to people experiencing homelessness outside of a public library in the city.
In 2012 the city put rules in place governing who is allowed to provide free food while outdoors to people who need it.
The city said it supports free food services, and gives details on what the city will allow for a charitable food service provider in the Houston.
The city's health department set up a website to approve anyone who wishes to give food to the needy, and the city has to sign off on the action.
Nick Cooper, a volunteer with Food Not Bombs told the Associated Press, “That was a moment last night we had been waiting for for 11 years,” he said.
Cooper said, “One of our volunteers actually got a ticket for this law, which gives us the opportunity to challenge it in court.”
In 2011 an appeals court sided with the organization over a similar case in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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2023-03-03T03:40:45+00:00
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koaa.com
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https://www.koaa.com/news/national/texas-man-ticketed-for-feeding-people-experiencing-homelessness
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) — A 35-year-old man who allegedly assaulted an undercover Fort Collins Police Services detective at the end of last month is facing a second-degree assault charge.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said Quentin Wallace, of Loveland, was not charged with assaulting a police officer as evidence showed he did not know the man he struck was law enforcement. Wallace was arrested on Thursday and booked into Larimer County Jail.
Cop struck, seriously injured during undercover operation
According to LCSO, undercover Fort Collins Police Services detectives in plainclothes were conducting follow-up work related to a previous case.
While they were in Loveland, they were approached by Wallace, an acquaintance of the suspect in that case. Wallace allegedly confronted and ultimately struck one of the detectives, who suffered serious injuries. The detective was transported to an area hospital and is expected to recover.
That detective remains in the hospital in critical condition, LCSO said.
The Critical Incident Response Team was activated due to the seriousness of the detective’s injuries.
Wallace was detained and interviewed by CIRT detectives at the Loveland Police Department, then was released pending further investigation.
The District Attorney’s Office accepted charges against Wallace and the CIRT investigation continues.
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2022-10-07T01:17:05+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/local/man-accused-of-assaulting-undercover-detective-charged/
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kimi Raikkonen retired to Switzerland at the end of last year’s Formula One season and has blissfully spent the last eight months with his young family.
Did he miss racing?
“Not really, no,” the 2007 F1 champion said.
Yet here he is, not even a full year into retirement, and Raikkonen will race again.
Raikkonen will race Sunday at Watkins Glen International in upstate New York in — and this isn’t a typo — a NASCAR event. The driver known as “The Iceman” for his unintentionally droll demeanor was persuaded to get back behind the wheel by TrackHouse Racing and its ambitious, purpose-driven Project91 program.
Project91 was created to raise NASCAR’s worldwide profile with top drivers from other formulas by Justin Marks, the 41-year-old former driver and now co-owner of NASCAR’s hot, new winning team. He was prepared to personally fund the debut race at Watkins Glen, a road course where TrackHouse should compete for the win.
Tops on Marks’ list of prospects was Raikkonen, who had previously competed in both an Xfinity Series and Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway during one weekend in 2011, the season Raikkonen took a one-year sabbatical in his 19-year F1 career. There was some bemusement over Raikkonen’s mere presence in NASCAR’s hotbed, but the most memorable part of his brief NASCAR career was that he was sponsored by Perky Jerky.
Even so, Raikkonen was interested when first presented this NASCAR offer. Marks then sealed the deal in February by traveling to Raikkonen’s home in Switzerland to make his pitch in person to the Finnish driver.
“I had to find somebody that would give immediate legitimacy to it and be interested in doing it. And to me, really quickly, it was Kimi,” Marks said. “The genesis of Project91 was just my desire as a race fan to see cool things happen in racing. A Formula One driver coming to NASCAR and being competitive at the Cup level is a cool thing and if we were going to launch this thing, obviously we needed somebody relevant globally to set it off.”
Marks has not divulged what it cost to hire Raikkonen for one race; he joked once that the trip to Switzerland was “expensive” and last week deadpanned Raikkonen was drawing a $1 million salary before insisting he was joking.
Either way, the No. 91 Chevy picked up two sponsors to pay for some of Project91 in Recogni and iLOQ, a pair of technology companies.
In an interview with The Associated Press, the 42-year-old Raikkonen admitted he casually follows NASCAR and has been intrigued by the stock car series for more than a decade. He had hoped to also run a Cup Series race back in 2011, but it never happened and he returned to F1, where he won the final three of his 21 career victories over the following decade.
Raikkonen was intrigued by both NASCAR and its new Next Gen spec car, which debuted this year and equalized the competition among the elite top teams including, well, the upstart TrackHouse Racings of the garage. TrackHouse has three Cup wins in its second season and both Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez are qualified for the playoffs.
“I think any time there’s an equal chance to win in a series it is nice, I think it’s good, and what I heard when I talked to people about the new car is that it is pretty even with everybody,” Raikkonen told AP. “It’s still a learning phase for all teams with the new car.”
This project was announced in May, long before TrackHouse was officially considered a good, championship-caliber team, but Raikkonen said he was convinced by Marks during their meeting. Marks’ entryway to Raikkonen’s home was via a mutual close friend.
Even as he hopped the globe for F1’s schedule in the 10 years since his two-race NASCAR foray, Raikkonen always kept an eye on the series. So he knew a new car was coming when he met with Marks, who he said “was very honest” about his intentions for the program and TrackHouse’s capabilities.
“I think he came as a very honest and straightforward guy and nobody has promised any big thing,” Raikkonen said. “The only thing we can do is do our best and hope we get a good result. You never know, any category or any racing you choose, you just never know what will happen. And so I trusted what he was saying and they’ve been doing pretty well. In NASCAR, it can easily happen.”
Raikkonen said he has had several offers to race in the last eight months, but that Marks’ is the only one “that so far I’ve said yes.”
He’s enthused in part because he gets to do something brand new and experience it with his wife and two young children, who have occupied his time in retirement. He said finally having a traditional schedule has allowed for expanded family time and a summer spent on holiday around Europe.
He brought “The Ice Cubes” to the United States after three days with TrackHouse spent at the shop, the Chevrolet simulator and then a NASCAR-sanctioned test at Virginia International Raceway. The family met in New York City and will travel this weekend upstate to prepare for Sunday’s race.
His son, who is seven, is now racing in both go-karts and motocross, but he said his 5-year-old daughter has less interest in the sport. He wasn’t quite sure what either knows about NASCAR.
“I haven’t asked them, they’ll figure it out,” Raikkonen said.
Project91 hopes to give international drivers a chance to run designated Cup races and a NASCAR-record seven countries will be represented Sunday. He agrees with the concept of Project91 to open opportunities for international drivers curious about the top motorsports series in the United States.
“I’m pretty sure there might be some phone calls to Justin already,” Raikkonen said of interested drivers. In fact, Marks has had early talks with eager four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, who wants to run next year’s Daytona 500; Marks has said Project91 must complete its debut race before it can thoroughly discuss future events.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for drivers from Europe because it’s not very easy to come from Europe to the U.S. to race,” said Raikkonen. “People can get challenges and maybe they can come here and have a long future because it is a good sport. I think it is great what Justin is doing.”
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2022-08-18T17:58:16+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/sports/ap-sports/kimi-raikkonen-hits-pause-on-retirement-to-race-nascar/
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(The Hill) – The Pentagon’s top two officials on Thursday warned lawmakers that a default on the nation’s debt would put troops’ pay in danger and benefit China.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee that busting the debt ceiling would put U.S. reputation at “substantial risk” in the world.
“There’s just a number of things that we’re working with allies and partners on that would come into question as to whether or not we’ll be able to execute programs, but most important, this will affect the livelihood of our of our troops and our civilians,” Austin told lawmakers. “We won’t be able to pay people like we should, and I think that’s something that China and everybody else can exploit.”
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley, who spoke alongside Austin, said China already openly describes the United States as a declining power. Defaulting on the debt “will only reinforce that thought and embolden China and increase risk to the United States,” he said.
The comments mirror those made a week earlier by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, who also warned lawmakers that China and Russia would likely “look to take advantage of” a U.S. government debt default, on which the nation is on the cusp.
Haines said Beijing and Moscow could exploit such an event by using it as evidence that the U.S political system is chaotic and “not capable of functioning as a democracy.”
The Biden administration is currently embroiled in a political standoff over increasing the U.S. debt limit, with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and his Republican colleagues maintaining that raising the debt ceiling must go along with cuts in spending.
Biden and congressional leaders met earlier this week and are set to meet again on Friday to continue negotiations.
But with no solution in sight, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that Washington could default on its obligations as soon as June 1.
Such an event would be catastrophic for global financial markets, analysts have cautioned, and could cause late Social Security payments and delays on paychecks for veterans and federal employees such as service members.
Austin pointed to troops’ pay as a major casualty in the event of a default, with the Pentagon unable guarantee that military personnel are paid on time, should it happen.
“What it would mean realistically for us is that we won’t, in some cases, be able to pay our troops with any degree of predictability. And that predictability is really, really important for us,” he said. “This would have a real impact on the pockets of our troops and our civilians.”
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), who questioned Austin and Milley about the effects of a debt default during the hearing, warned that such an event could give China “a huge opportunity to provide disinformation to American citizens to confuse them,” and also make the U.S. look unstable on the world stage.
“This could be one of the greatest strategic errors vis-à-vis China in history. Is that fair?” Reed asked Austin.
“I think that’s an accurate statement,” Austin replied.
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2023-05-12T15:06:10+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/pentagon-leaders-warn-debt-default-could-endanger-troops-pay/
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Josh Jung Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Orioles - May 27
Published: May. 27, 2023 at 4:24 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Saturday, Josh Jung (hitting .385 in his past 10 games) and the Texas Rangers play the Baltimore Orioles, whose starting pitcher will be Dean Kremer. First pitch is at 4:05 PM ET.
In his last appearance, he strung together three hits (going 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI) against the Orioles.
Josh Jung Game Info & Props vs. the Orioles
- Game Day: Saturday, May 27, 2023
- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Orioles Starter: Dean Kremer
- TV Channel: MASN2
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +575)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +145)
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Josh Jung At The Plate
- Jung is hitting .282 with eight doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 12 walks.
- Among qualifying hitters in baseball, he ranks 44th in batting average, 100th in on-base percentage, and 31st in slugging.
- Jung enters this game on a nine-game hitting streak. Over the course of his last games, he's hitting .476 with three homers.
- In 35 of 47 games this season (74.5%) Jung has had a hit, and in 16 of those games he had more than one (34.0%).
- He has homered in nine games this season (19.1%), homering in 5.4% of his chances at the plate.
- Jung has an RBI in 17 of 47 games this season, with multiple RBI in 10 of them. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in six contests.
- He has scored a run in 24 games this season, with multiple runs 10 times.
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Josh Jung Home/Away Batting Splits
Orioles Pitching Rankings
- The Orioles pitching staff is ninth in MLB with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Orioles' 4.15 team ERA ranks 12th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Orioles rank 21st in baseball in home runs given up (64 total, 1.3 per game).
- Kremer makes the start for the Orioles, his 11th of the season. He is 5-1 with a 4.61 ERA and 43 strikeouts through 52 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's most recent appearance was on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing nine hits.
- The 27-year-old's 4.61 ERA ranks 56th, 1.481 WHIP ranks 65th, and 7.3 K/9 ranks 52nd among qualifying pitchers this season.
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2023-05-27T10:35:21+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/sports/betting/2023/05/27/josh-jung-mlb-player-prop-bets/
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If you are a merchant who incurred an unreimbursed EMV/chip Fraud Liability Shift chargeback on a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card transaction that occurred from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2017, a pending class action lawsuit may affect your rights.
Class action litigation (B&R Supermarket, Inc, et al. v. Visa Inc., et al., 17-cv-02738) is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. In this litigation, Plaintiffs assert that Defendants Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover violated antitrust laws by illegally acting in concert in shifting the liability for certain fraudulent charges to merchants when the card was enabled with EMV/chip technology and the merchant's terminal was not. The Court has not yet decided who is right. The Court has decided this case should proceed as a class action lawsuit. Liability has not yet been determined. No trial date has been set. There is no money available now. There is no guarantee there ever will be. However, your legal rights may be affected and you must make a choice now.
Your options are either:
1. Do nothing. Stay in this case. Await the outcome. Give up certain rights. If you do nothing, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may be awarded at trial or through a settlement. You will be legally bound by all of the Orders the Court issues and Judgments the Court makes in this litigation. However, if you stay in the case, you give up any rights you may have to sue the Defendants separately concerning any claims based on the facts and conduct raised by this lawsuit. If you choose, you may enter an appearance in this case through an attorney.
2. Exclude yourself. Get out of this case. Get no money from it, if any is recovered in the future. Keep any rights you may have to sue on your own. If you ask to be excluded from the Class, you will not be entitled to any recovery, if any ultimately is awarded. But you, on your own or through an attorney you hire, may be able to sue the Defendants concerning the same legal claims that are the subject of this lawsuit. To exclude yourself, you must send a letter stating you want to exclude yourself from the Class to: FLS Litigation Administrator, P.O. Box 6430, Portland, OR 97228-6430. Your exclusion request must be postmarked no later than 08/31/2022.
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2022-07-01T13:55:02+00:00
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PARIS (AP) — Four million applications were received for an online lottery where winners get to buy tickets for next year’s Paris Olympics, the local organizing committee said Friday.
They hope to sell 1.3 million tickets for the 2024 Games as a result of the latest draw.
Applications ended Thursday evening and winners will know early next month if they have been successful. They can start buying from May 11 and have a 48-hour timeslot to do so. They'll be told 48 hours beforehand when their slot is.
Figures on which countries the 4 million lottery applications came from, and whether more men or women applied, were not available. The five countries who bought the most tickets, and other statistics, will be made known after the sale has finished in June.
By then, organizers expect that about half of the 10 million tickets for the Paris Games will have been sold.
A total of 3.2 million tickets were sold from the first phase of sales, featuring packages, with the top buyers coming from Britain and the United States. Phase 1 ended on March 15, which is also when online applications for the lottery and the second phase of single-ticket sales began.
The Paris Games, which run from July 26-Aug. 11, 2024, will feature 32 sports and 48 disciplines across 37 sites.
Tickets will be available in five categories according to price range, with a maximum of six for any event, including the opening ceremony.
PRICE RANGES
To watch the opening ceremony, which will feature thousands of Olympic athletes on boats cruising along the River Seine, spectators will pay from 90 euros ($99) to 2,700 euros ($2,960) — the most expensive ticket of all.
The cheapest tickets for all other events start at only 24 euros ($26), and 4 million of the 10 million tickets for the Paris Games cost 50 euros ($55) or less.
Tickets for the women's 100-meter final on Aug. 3 are 690 euros ($758) for the best seats. For the men's 100 final the next day, it's 980 euros ($1,076).
Tickets for the men's basketball final on Aug. 10, which home fans will hope features prodigy Victor Wembanyama, range from 125 euros ($137) to 980 euros ($1,076). The women's final the following day costs from 95 euros ($104) to 510 euros ($560).
Soccer matches are being held in seven cities with the men's final on Aug. 9 and the women's final on Aug. 10 at Parc des Princes in Paris. Both finals are priced from 80 euros ($88) to 300 euros ($329).
Kylian Mbappé, France's star player at last year's World Cup, said he wants to play for his country's soccer team at the Olympics if he gets permission following the month-long European Championship in Germany, which finishes on July 14.
The men's and women's skateboard finals also have the same top price — 160 euros ($176) — and take place near the iconic Place de la Concorde, one the city's major public squares.
While tickets can also be purchased for friends and family, they are not for re-sale other than on the official Paris Games platform.
Those who were not successful in the lottery will also be informed by email. They are encouraged to stay connected for future ticket opportunities at the end of 2023, although it was not yet clear under what format.
The budget for the Paris Olympics is estimated at 4.3 billion euros ($4.7 billion) with 96% of that money funded from television rights, official partnerships, ticket sales and licensed products.
Tickets for the Paralympics go online on Oct. 4 but not in a lottery, with about 3 million tickets expected to be sold.
The 2024 Paralympics will take place from Aug. 28-Sept. 8. ___
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2023-04-21T12:55:08+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/4-million-apply-for-tickets-for-paris-olympics-in-lottery/UN25LTVVLJBRZJSI3EOALTUQOU/
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Super Bowl LVII is set as the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in football’s biggest night on Sunday, Feb. 12 – and the game will feature some big ties to Northeast Ohio as the Kelce brothers battle it out for the title on opposing teams.
It's a story gaining lots of attention as Jason Kelce is a center for the Eagles, while his brother, Travis Kelce, is a tight end for the Chiefs.
The NFL says it's the first time ever that brothers are competing against each other in the Super Bowl.
Even cooler? Both were raised in Cleveland Heights.
Before both of their teams advanced to the Super Bowl, 3News’ Jim Donovan talked with the Kelce parents about this unique situation.
"It's just been amazing. It is very humbling to see how they have turned out, and it's just been a really fun ride," exclaimed Donna Kelce. "I'm a mom that's happier than a mother should be."
The Pro Football Hall of Fame highlighted the significance of this moment, posting that Donna “will officially become the first mother to have two sons play against each other in the Super Bowl.”
Their post has generated more than 12,000 shares in just six hours.
Travis said playing against his brother is a "cool scenario."
"My mom can’t lose. I’ll just leave it at that. It’s going to be an amazing feeling playing against him. Obviously, I respect everybody over there in the Eagles organization. You won’t see me talking too much trash because of how much respect and how much I love my brother. But this is definitely going to be an emotional game, that’s for sure.”
Jason also tweeted about battling his brother in the upcoming Super Bowl in a pair of posts:
“Officially done being a Chiefs fan this season!!” he said in one post.
Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in a previous story on Jan. 28, 2023.
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2023-01-31T06:04:27+00:00
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wcnc.com
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https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/superbowl/travis-jason-kelce-brothers-super-bowl-57-philadelphia-eagles-kansas-city-chiefs/95-52e4213e-8dde-4c17-8415-a47019d203bc
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A suspended Middlesex County fire chief was accused this week of stealing thousands of dollars from his department, authorities said.
James Carbin III, 55, of Clarksburg, the chief of Monroe Fire District No. 2, is charged with theft by deception and theft of services, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday.
In February 2022, district fire commissioners noticed discrepancies with their financial invoices, where taxes were being paid on items even though they are a tax-exempt entity, according to a statement from the office.
An internal affairs investigation found Carbin was purchasing personal items with fire department funds, the office alleged. They discovered that from 2019 to 2022 he bought at least $2,173 in personal items using the stolen monies.
He was placed on administrative leave in April and is currently suspended without pay, the office said.
Investigators also found that Carbin had directed on-duty firefighters under his supervision to complete work outside of their job duties for his personal benefit, authorities said. No other specific details were released Wednesday evening.
The investigation into Carbin’s alleged activities was ongoing and anyone with information was asked to call Detective Marcus Goode of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-4274.
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Chris Sheldon may be reached at csheldon@njadvancemedia.com.
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2022-10-27T00:38:25+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2022/10/nj-fire-chief-charged-with-spending-thousands-of-department-funds-on-personal-items.html
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- Phase 2 open-label study data reinforce donidalorsen's potential to be a best-in-class prophylactic treatment for patients living with hereditary angioedema
- Ionis is preparing to launch donidalorsen, one of its three near-term commercial opportunities
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) today announced additional positive interim data from a Phase 2 open-label extension (OLE) study of donidalorsen, an investigational antisense medicine for the treatment of patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE). Positive interim data presented in November 2022 showed that treatment with donidalorsen resulted in an overall sustained mean reduction in HAE attack rates of 95% from baseline. In the latest update, patients treated for one year with donidalorsen showed a clinically meaningful 24-point mean improvement in their Angioedema Quality of Life (AE-QoL) total score relative to baseline with improvements observed in all domains. An improvement of 6 points or more is considered clinically meaningful1.
These long-term, open-label data will be presented at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, February 24-27. Additional details can be found on the AAAAI website.
"The improvement in quality of life demonstrated in patients treated with donidalorsen for one year were clinically meaningful and further support our belief in this medicine's potential to be a best-in-class prophylactic treatment for patients with HAE," said Richard S. Geary, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief development officer at Ionis. "We continue to be pleased with the progress of the Phase 3 OASIS study of donidalorsen, which remains on track to complete enrollment this year."
Poster titles:
- Poster #399: Phase 2 Open-Label Extension Study with Donidalorsen in Patients with Hereditary Angioedema: Updated Interim Analysis with Quality-of-Life Data
- Poster #400: Phase 2 Open-Label Extension Study with Donidalorsen Treatment in Patients with Hereditary Angioedema: Pharmacodynamic Data
- Poster #412: The Impact of Donidalorsen Taken Every 8 Weeks in Patients with Hereditary Angioedema
About the Phase 2 OLE Study
Patients who completed the blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study were eligible for enrollment in the OLE study. There were 20 Type 1 or Type 2 HAE patients in the Phase 2 study, and 17 (85%) entered the OLE. Following a 13-week fixed-dose period where participants received subcutaneous donidalorsen 80 mg every four weeks, eight patients switched to subcutaneous donidalorsen 80 mg every eight weeks.
About Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
HAE is a rare and potentially fatal genetic disease characterized by rapid and painful attacks of inflammation in the hands, feet, limbs, face, abdomen, larynx, and trachea. HAE is estimated to affect more than 20,000 patients in the U.S. and Europe and can be fatal if swelling occurs in the larynx. In patients with frequent or severe attacks, doctors frequently use prophylactic treatment approaches to prevent and reduce the severity of HAE attacks.
About Donidalorsen
Donidalorsen is an investigational antisense medicine that uses Ionis' advanced LIgand-Conjugated Antisense (LICA) technology and is designed to reduce the production of prekallikrein, or PKK, to treat patients with HAE. PKK plays an important role in the activation of inflammatory mediators associated with acute attacks of HAE.
About Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with its novel antisense technology. Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a promising late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision to become the leader in genetic medicine, utilizing a multi-platform approach to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming therapies.
To learn more about Ionis visit www.ionispharma.com and follow us on Twitter @ionispharma.
Ionis' Forward-looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding Ionis' business and the therapeutic and commercial potential of Ionis' technologies, donidalorsen and other products in development. Any statement describing Ionis' goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those related to the impact COVID-19 could have on our business, and including but not limited to, those related to our commercial products and the medicines in our pipeline, and particularly those inherent in the process of discovering, developing and commercializing medicines that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such medicines. Ionis' forward-looking statements also involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although Ionis' forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by Ionis. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These and other risks concerning Ionis' programs are described in additional detail in Ionis' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, and the most recent Form 10-Q quarterly filing, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these and other documents are available from the Company.
In this press release, unless the context requires otherwise, "Ionis," "Company," "we," "our," and "us" refers to Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiaries.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals® is a trademark of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1 Weller K, et al. Allergy. 2016;71(8): 1203-1209.
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2023-02-21T12:52:19+00:00
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore Ravens extended their record streak of preseason victories to 21 with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night.
Rookie quarterback Malik Willis ran for a touchdown for the Titans, but Huntley put Baltimore ahead to stay with a 14-yard scoring strike to Shemar Bridges in the final minute of the second quarter.
Bridges, an undrafted rookie out of Fort Valley State, had four catches for 62 yards.
“I like Shemar,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s a big, physical guy. He goes up and gets the ball, he posts a lot of good speeds in practice, he plays hard on special teams in practice.”
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry were among the standouts who didn’t play Thursday. Huntley was Jackson’s top backup last season and made four starts. He was sharp in this preseason opener, although his completions were mostly short ones.
“Tyler played great. His numbers were off the charts,” Harbaugh said. “He really ran the offense well. Timing was really good in the passing game. I thought the o-line looked pretty good.”
Willis, a third-round draft pick from Liberty, started the game for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill held out. Willis scored on a nifty 7-yard run in the second quarter, spinning back toward the Tennessee sideline and then slipping past a couple Baltimore defenders near the goal line.
Willis went 6 of 11 for 107 yards and ran for 38 yards on five carries.
“He needs to try to throw the ball when guys are open, be more decisive,” coach Mike Vrabel said. “Wanted to get him out there and wanted to see how he responded. He did OK.”
Safety Kyle Hamilton, a first-round pick this year by the Ravens, recovered a fumble by Julius Chestnut at the Tennessee 22. Baltimore converted that short field, taking a 7-0 lead on a 4-yard touchdown run by Mike Davis.
The Titans led 10-7 before Huntley guided a 10-play, 58-yard touchdown drive near the end of the half. Then Justin Tucker added three field goals in the second half.
Logan Woodside took over at quarterback for Tennessee in the third quarter and was intercepted twice, including one underthrown pass that Daryl Worley picked off at the Baltimore 2.
Anthony Brown relieved Huntley and went 10 of 15 for 117 yards for the Ravens. Brett Hundley also played a bit toward the end.
Baltimore hasn’t lost a preseason game since Atlanta beat the Ravens 20-19 on Sept. 3, 2015.
INJURIES
Baltimore WR Tylan Wallace and Tennessee CB Chris Jackson left with knee injuries.
NEWCOMERS SHINE
The Ravens drafted Jordan Stout to replace longtime punter Sam Koch. Stout averaged 47.8 yards on four punts Thursday.
Tight end Isaiah Likely, another Baltimore rookie, had four catches for 44 yards, although he also had a couple holding penalties.
“I probably had a jitter or two pregame, because you look around, and the stadium fits around 70,000?” Likely said. “You’ve just got to look around and really smile, get a jitter out, and then you got to realize it’s football.”
MID-DRIVE CHANGE
The Titans replaced Willis with Woodside in the middle of Tennessee’s first offensive drive of the second half — immediately after Willis gained 17 yards on a scramble.
“I wanted Malik to throw the ball,” Vrabel said. “And he wasn’t.”
IN MEMORY
The crowd in Baltimore observed a moment of silence before the game in honor of linebacker Jaylon Ferguson and former defensive lineman Tony Siragusa, both of whom died in June.
UP NEXT
Titans: Host Tampa Bay on Aug. 20.
Ravens: At Arizona on Aug. 21.
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2022-08-12T21:13:34+00:00
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MOULTON — Margaret Ann Johnston Pettus, 75, died October 20, 2022. A graveside service will be held October 24, 2022, at 1 p.m., at Pettus Cemetery. Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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2022-10-23T09:23:17+00:00
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Federal officials and tribal nations have formally reestablished a commission to jointly govern the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.
The agreement signed on Saturday was previously set forth by the Obama administration in 2016. It marks one of the first times a national monument will be jointly managed by federal agencies and Native American tribes. The agreement was altered to the chagrin of tribal officials when President Donald Trump downsized the monument in 2017.
The five nations are the Hopi, Navajo Nation, the Pueblo of Zuni, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation.
“This is an important step as we move forward together to ensure that Tribal expertise and traditional perspectives remain at the forefront of our joint decision-making for the Bears Ears National Monument. This type of true co-management will serve as a model for our work to honor the nation-to-nation relationship in the future,” said Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning, one of the agreement’s signatories.
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2022-06-21T01:53:58+00:00
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abc15.com
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https://www.abc15.com/news/national/tribal-leaders-and-feds-reestablish-bears-ears-commission
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia residents are being told that they may want to drink only bottled water following a chemical spill into the Delaware River in neighboring Bucks County.
Bucks County health officials said Sunday that a leak late Friday evening at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 and 12,000 gallons of a water-based latex finishing solution into the river. Officials said it is non-toxic to humans and no known adverse health effects have been reported in the county.
Mike Carroll, deputy managing director for Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability, said there had been no sign of contaminants in city water but officials “cannot be 100% certain” traces won't show up Sunday afternoon. He called health risks from the material “very low if present at all” but said officials wanted people to be aware so they could consider using bottled water to drink or cook with to further minimize any risk.
Officials said intakes to the city's Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant were closed after the spill but they were opened overnight to maintain minimal water levels to avoid damage to equipment and to supply water for fire safety and other other essential needs.
State environmental officials are leading the response. Pennsylvania American Water said its Yardley Water Treatment plant about 15 miles (24 kilometers) upstream of the release remains unaffected. Aqua said it shut off the intake to its Bristol water system to protect customers and had seen no impact from the spill.
Trinseo senior vice president of manufacturing and engineering Tim Thomas told WPVI-TV Saturday that the material posed no risk to the public. “It’s like the material you find in paint,” he told the station. “It’s your typical acrylic paint you have in your house, that’s what really this material is, in a water base.”
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2023-03-26T19:47:54+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/philadelphia-residents-warned-about-chemical-17861062.php
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Canton had no answers as Metamora compiled a 10-2 victory in an Illinois high school baseball matchup on April 17.
In recent action on April 12, Canton faced off against East Peoria and Metamora took on Mt Zion on April 11 at Metamora High School.
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2023-04-18T04:18:53+00:00
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herald-review.com
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https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/baseball/boys/metamora-rolls-like-thunder-over-canton-10-2/article_307eed1d-270f-5e7b-83a4-3e6653451cee.html
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PLAINFIELD, Ind., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 20 grants totaling more than $250,000 to Indiana-based organizations undertaking a wide range of environmental initiatives across the state, including projects to enhance Indiana parks, protect vulnerable habitats, support clean water, and expand outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.
"We're pleased to partner with local nonprofits and organizations across our service territory to enhance the quality of life of our customers and communities," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "From planting trees to creating community gardens and nature trails, we hope to make a positive impact through meaningful and sustainable projects that make Indiana a desirable and vibrant place to live."
Over the last five years, the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than 70 grants totaling nearly $1 million to organizations across Indiana for projects that support environmental stewardship.
This year, grants were awarded to 20 Indiana-based organizations to support conservation and educational programs in Boone, Clark, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Jackson, Jefferson, Monroe, Owen, Putnam, Ripley, Rush, Tippecanoe, Vigo and Wabash counties.
Quotes from each on the impact of the grants can be found here.
- Alquina Blue Arrows Park (Fayette County)
$10,000 for planting of trees and native pollinators, installing new fencing and providing educational opportunities
The grant will support efforts to make Alquina Blue Arrows Park more bird-, butterfly- and bee-friendly by adding more native pollinator plants to landscaping that borders the park shelter, walking trail and historical monument. The funds will also support the purchase and planting of native trees on the property, as well as educational opportunities for visitors highlighting the importance of biodiversity and protecting native species. Finally, the grant will support the purchase and installation of split rail fencing to act as both a safety barrier and aesthetic enhancement to the park.
- CanopyBloomington (Monroe County)
$15,000 for tree planting in economically disadvantaged areas
CanopyBloomington has identified several economically disadvantaged areas within the city of Bloomington that lack tree canopy cover. This grant funding will support the planting of new trees in these areas, as well as their long-term maintenance and care.
- City of Rushville (Rush County)
$15,000 for tree planting to commemorate bicentennial
To commemorate its bicentennial year, the city of Rushville intends to plant 200 new trees across the community. The project symbolizes the city's commitment to a cleaner, greener future for the next 200 years. The new trees will aid in the enhancement and preservation of public green spaces and assist in the reduction of carbon and storm water runoff, improving soil quality.
- City of Seymour (Jackson County)
$10,000 for tree planting near Freeman Field Recreational Complex
The grant will support the planting of trees near the Freeman Field Recreational Complex, a 67-acre site used for sports and recreational activities. The trees will act as a natural wind barrier, while also providing shade and helping with drainage. The project will help advance the city's goal of planting two trees for every tree that's removed due to storms or disease.
- Decatur County Community Foundation (Decatur County)
$15,000 for new playground, improvements to memorial walking trail
The grant will support improvements to a 0.6-mile walking trail established in memory of Travis Wenning, who lost his fight with cancer at the age of 6. The trail runs along the south perimeter of St. Mary's Parish campus. The funding will support the installation of a new playground, which will feature equipment that resembles tree stumps, logs and boulders that reflect the natural environment. The grant will also help fund the planting of native trees, as well as the placement of stones around the base of existing trees to prevent erosion and control weeds.
- Franklin County Community Foundation (Franklin County)
$10,000 for expansion, maintenance of community gardens
The grant will support the expansion and continued maintenance of several community and pollinator gardens across Franklin County. The gardens are frequently used for educational purposes highlighting food preservation and preparation, the planting and maintenance of gardens, pest control, and the planting of crops. The funds will also be used to upgrade seating and walking areas within the gardens.
- Healthy Communities of Henry County (Henry County)
$10,000 for Wilbur Wright Trail development
The grant will support phase three of construction on the Wilbur Wright Trail. The new 2.6-mile trail segment will extend from southwest of Mooreland to the northeast side, providing an opportunity for the public to walk, run and bike along a tree-lined path. The project aims to increase residents' quality of life and help individuals reach their fitness goals.
- Keep Noblesville Beautiful (Hamilton County)
$10,000 for pollinator garden and sculpture
The grant will support the installation of a kinetic butterfly sculpture and pollinator garden in a roundabout at 191st Street and Little Chicago Road in Noblesville. By utilizing this underserved green space, Keep Noblesville Beautiful seeks to not only beautify the community, but to promote the pollination of native plants and the important role they play in climate resiliency. The project also aims to remind pedestrians and drivers of their connection to nature.
- Lake Monroe Water Fund (Monroe County)
$15,000 for healthy woodlands and clean drinking water
The grant will help support live staking along the banks of Clay Lick Creek, a process that involves taking cuttings from woody plants and sticking them into the ground to help remediate soil erosion. The funds will also support the planting of native trees and shrubs adjacent to the creek to help stabilize the soil and create a habitat for birds and insects. The effort aims to improve water quality in the lake, which is the sole drinking water source for 150,000 Bloomington-area residents and businesses. The project is adjacent to CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, providing an opportunity to educate campers about water conservation and sustainability.
- Louisville Grows (Clark County)
$15,000 for tree planting in Jeffersonville and Clarksville
The cities of Jeffersonville and Clarksville are partnering with the nonprofit Louisville Grows to help increase the tree canopy in low-income neighborhoods near I-65. The grant will help purchase approximately 200 shade trees, which will be selected and planted by volunteers with expertise in urban forestry. The project aims to establish a thriving tree canopy, create aesthetic appeal and provide ample shaded areas.
- Manchester University (Wabash County)
$10,000 to establish garden spaces on campus
Manchester University's Environmental Studies Program and Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement are currently implementing a campuswide conservation management strategy that focuses on actions and infrastructure that are resilient to climate change, support biodiversity conservation and provide accessible green space to northeast Indiana. Phase one of the project is focused on transforming the campus grounds into an agroecology teaching, research and community outreach space. This grant funding will be used to establish garden spaces on campus grounds that demonstrate best practices for climate-resilient food production and for combating issues of food insecurity.
- Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (Hendricks County)
$5,000 for Williams Park ecological enhancement
Brownsburg Parks and Recreation has collaborated with community members and partners to restore critical areas of Williams Park, a 77-acre park that hosts approximately 20,000 visitors each year. The grant funds will be used to implement phase one of the park's ecological enhancement plan, which includes transitioning turf in the park's central median into a pollinator prairie mix. The project will help the park save on long-term turf management expenses, reduce their fuel consumption and enhance the park's biodiversity.
- Pennsy Trails (Hancock County)
$13,561 to increase parking at Eagle Station
The grant will fund efforts to expand parking and trail access at 400 West Eagle Station. The expanded parking lot will accommodate additional cars and school buses and allow visitors to easily access a recently constructed outdoor classroom and educational signage.
- Ripley County Community Foundation (Ripley County)
$25,000 for tree planting, installation of water bottle filling stations and trash/recycling receptacles
The grant will fund the planting of trees and native plants in pollinator gardens and near trailheads. The funds will also support the purchase and installation of water bottle filling stations and trash and recycling receptacles.
- The Nature Conservancy (Jefferson, Putnam and Owen counties)
$10,000 for ecological enhancement
The grant will support reforestation efforts at Pennywort Cliffs Nature Preserve in Jefferson County, Big Walnut Nature Preserve in Putnam County and Green's Bluff Nature Preserve in Owen County.
- Tree Lafayette (Tippecanoe County)
$15,000 for tree planting in Lafayette
The grant will support the planting of 40 trees along the streets of Lafayette in spring 2023. Many of the trees will be planted in underserved or low-income neighborhoods within the community.
- Vigo County 4-H Council (Vigo County)
$8,000 for tree planting at Vigo County Fairgrounds
The grant will fund the purchase and planting of a variety of trees at the Vigo County Fairgrounds, contributing to beautification efforts on the property and creating an inviting space for fairgoers and visitors.
- Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department (Vigo County)
$15,000 for osprey and eagle nesting platforms
The grant will fund the purchase and installation of two nesting platforms for eagles and ospreys at the top of two retired electric transmission towers at the Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area in West Terre Haute.
- Westfield-Washington Education Development Foundation (Hamilton County)
$15,000 for Shamrock Outdoor Learning Lab
The grant will support the Shamrock Outdoor Learning Lab, a green space that provides experiential learning opportunities for local schools, businesses and civic organizations to learn about water and soil conservation.
- Zionsville Parks Foundation (Boone County)
$14,970 for ecological enhancement at Zionsville Golf Course
The grant will support work to convert 3.53 acres of grass at Zionsville Golf Course into native plantings. The project will not only attract and support pollinators and other wildlife, but also reduce the amount of mowing required, thus reducing the golf course's carbon footprint. Additionally, the grant will support the installation of signage to educate the community about the habitat restoration project and underscore the importance of supporting pollinator-friendly plants.
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 870,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the Foundation and its Powerful Communities program can be found at duke-energy.com/Foundation.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodFirms, the internationally recognized research, ratings, and reviews platform, recently identified the latest list of Top Web Development Companies from different cities worldwide like Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Brisbane, Denver, Seattle, Houston, etc. The indexed web developers build high-performance, responsive, dynamic, and secure websites that suit the enterprise's requirements.
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Third-party audited analysis estimates inferred resource of 15.8 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent
RENO, Nev., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (OTCQX: ABML), an American critical battery materials company that is commercializing both its primary minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, announced results of its third-party Qualified Person (QP) audited Inferred Resource Report that details the analysis of its lithium deposit at its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project in Big Smoky Valley, Nev., which has resulted in the identification of one of the largest known lithium deposits in the United States.
The ABTC Tonopah Flats Lithium Project encompasses 517 unpatented lode claims covering approximately 10,340 acres, and ABTC controls 100% of the mining lode claims comprising the Tonopah Flats property and the rights to all locatable subsurface minerals without any royalties. ABTC began surface sampling of these claims in the Summer of 2021, and subsequently performed multiple subsurface drilling programs totaling 12,000 feet of exploration covering approximately 65% of its property.
In order to perform an unbiased analysis of this data, the mineral resource estimates presented in the ABTC Tonopah Flats Inferred Resource Report were performed by third-party qualified person (QP) RESPEC, LLC, and were classified by geological and quantitative confidence in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-K 1300. Through this analysis an open-pit resource estimate was developed that would support a processing rate of at least 200,000 tons of claystone per day.
"Having identified one of the largest premier lithium deposits in the U.S. is extremely exciting," stated ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert. "However, the identification of an inferred resource in and of itself is not enough to address our critical challenges of increasing our domestic production of critical battery metals, reducing the costs of manufacturing of these battery metals, and decreasing the environmental impacts of their production."
Melsert continued, "The development of a resource needs to be paired with the development of targeted technologies for the extraction of these metals, and we are proud to have spent the past several years developing technologies specifically targeted at these Nevada-based claystone lithium resources and to have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for the performance of these technologies through our selection for a competitive R&D scale grant in 2021 and for a competitive grant to construct a commercial scale claystone lithium hydroxide refinery in 2022."
Report Highlights
- The ABTC Tonopah Flats inferred resource is one of the largest known lithium deposits in the U.S. with an estimated 15.8 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent
- The large-tonnage nature of the deposit, combined with the company's internally-developed lithium extraction and hydroxide manufacturing techniques validated and supported through numerous government awards, makes it a potentially critical source of domestically produced lithium to meet increasing demand for lithium products
- There is potential to significantly expand the resources with further drilling extending to the north and south property boundaries and at greater depths
- Leaching trials were carried out in-house by ABTC using statistically representative homogenized bulk samples, and these trials demonstrated that over 90% of lithium can be extracted from the Tonopah Flats property claystone within a few hours
- The project is ideally situated close to infrastructure and the town of Tonopah, making it attractive for future development
- Resource estimates were calculated based on a pit-constraint, conservative cutoff concentration of 300 ppm Li that support a 200,000 ton per day claystone process rate
- Click here for a 3D interactive walkthrough of ABTC's Tonopah Flats Inferred Resources: https://vrify.com/decks/12566-tonopahflats
Tonopah Flats Mineral Resource Estimate
The mineral resource estimates for the ABTC Resource Report were classified by geological and quantitative confidence in accordance with the SEC Regulation S-K 1300. The mineral resources for Tonopah Flats described and tabulated in this report are entirely classified as Inferred and were estimated to reflect potential open-pit extraction.
The lithium resources at Tonopah Flats were modeled and estimated by:
- Developing a geological model of the deposit
- Evaluating the drill-hole lithium assay data statistically
- Utilizing the geological model as the base for interpreting lithium mineral domains on a set of cross sections spaced at 500-foot intervals
- Projecting the sectional mineral-domain polygons horizontally to the drill data within each sectional window, thereby creating three-dimensional polygons
- Using the polygons to create three-dimensional wireframe solids of the mineral domains
- Coding a block model comprised of 100 x 100 x 20 (x, y, z) -foot blocks to the mineral domains using the wireframe mineral-domain solids
- Analyzing the modeled mineralization domains statistically to aid in the establishment of estimation and classification parameters
- Interpolating lithium grades by inverse-distance to the third power into the block model using the coded lithium-domain percentages to explicitly constrain the grade estimations
- Constraining the resource with a pit optimization to determine a shape and cutoff grade satisfactory to meet the requirement of reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction
Status of Exploration, Development, and Operations
Exploration conducted by ABTC commenced in the Summer of 2021 and has included both surface sampling and drilling. ABTC collected 29 surface samples in June 2021 to confirm elevated lithium values from samples collected by a previous owner. The surface samples returned an average of 314 ppm lithium with a maximum of 882 ppm lithium. ABTC commenced drilling at the Tonopah Flats property in December of 2021. A total of 12,000 feet were drilled in 10 reverse circulation holes and 12 air core holes during two phases of drilling prior to October of 2022. Drill holes were spaced approximately 200 ft to 3,500 feet apart. All holes were drilled vertically and ranged from 400 to 885 feet in depth. Lithium mineralization was encountered in all 21 drill holes submitted for analysis.
Metallurgical Testing and Mineral Processing
The Tonopah Flats deposit is comprised of lithium-rich sedimentary claystone with negligible work index and abrasion, and readily disaggregates when suspended in water. Standard assaying of head grades was performed using a representative array of samples selected from 21 drill holes. For metallurgical leaching trials, bulk samples from the Tonopah Flats project were prepared for lithium leach trials using roughly 700 pounds of cuttings from the 2021-2022 drill hole program. These metallurgical leaching trial samples were collected from drill hole TF-2208, where the average head-grade for lithium was found to be about 790 ppm. The sample was homogenized by cone-and-quarter methods and pulverized to 100 mesh to obtain a statistically repetitive sample. Mineral processing was carried out at the University of Nevada, Reno's Ore Dressing Laboratory. The claystone is responsive to dilute acid leaching as well as several methods of selective lithium leaching.
Leaching trials were carried out in-house by ABTC using statistically representative homogenized bulk samples, and these trials demonstrated that over 90% of lithium can be leached from the claystone within a few hours. Following leaching, treatment of the pregnant leaching solution by pH adjustment/neutralization, filtration, solution purification, concentration, conversion, and final solution polishing/crystallization, battery grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate can be realized.
To further validate and optimize these metallurgical and mineral processing techniques, ABTC summarized the results of its bench scale trials for the manufacturing of battery grade lithium hydroxide specifically from these Nevada-based claystone materials in a $4.5M proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO). In this application, the ABTC team and its partner, DuPont Water Solutions, described its integrated mineral processing train in detail and proposed a plan for evolving these bench scale trials to a multi-ton per day continuous integrated field pilot plant to demonstrate the performance and economics of the overall system. In January 2021, ABTC was notified that the U.S. DOE AMO had selected its proposal for funding and the projected initiated in October 2021. Substantial trials, validations, and optimizations of these mineral processing unit operations have been performed to date within this government supported project.
Due to the positive results from these bench scale validations, the ABTC team applied for a second round of U.S. DOE funding in the Spring of 2022 to further evolve this project and to construct a commercial scale lithium hydroxide refinery utilizing this system design and the bench and pilot scale results from the initial program. In October 2022, ABTC with its partners, DuPont Water Solutions, University of Nevada, Reno, and Argonne National Laboratory, was notified that its proposal for its $115M commercial scale refinery project was selected for funding. ABTC is now in the process of detailed construction design for this commercial scale lithium hydroxide refinery based on these fundamental metallurgical and mineral processing techniques.
"We are extremely pleased with the results of our Resource Report for our Tonopah Flats Lithium Project," commented Scott Jolcover, ABTC Chief Mineral Resource Officer. "Our team mobilized quickly to accomplish several initial key steps to mature this resource. There are several steps remaining to pursue as we progress the project and we are moving forward with recommended next steps to advance the project through the feasibility stage."
Next Steps
With the data generated in this report, ABTC intends to take the following steps to further advance this project.
- Perform a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) to analyze the potential viability of this resource and the related commercial scale lithium hydroxide facility
- Perform additional infill and extension drilling to further expand the mineral resource to the North, South, and at depth and to advance the resource from Inferred to Measured and Indicated
- Publish an updated mineral resource report based on the additional drill data and continued metallurgical test work
- Evaluate the performance of the field pilot plant that is being constructed as part of the current U.S. DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office grant in order to further detail the economic viability of the lithium hydroxide refinery
- Perform a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) to quantify the impacts of developing this resource and constructing the commercial scale lithium hydroxide refinery
For more information on ABTC's Tonopah Flats Lithium Project and Resource including geology, mineralization, exploration summary, metallurgical testing, mineral processing and resource estimation methodology, refer to the full Resource Report.
Qualified Person
The mineral resource estimates presented in the ABTC Tonopah Flats Resource Report were performed by third-party QP RESPEC, LLC and were classified by geological and quantitative confidence in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-K 1300.
Inferred Resource
Inferred mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. The level of geological uncertainty associated with an inferred mineral resource is too high to apply relevant technical and economic factors likely to influence the prospects of economic extraction in a manner useful for evaluation of economic viability. Because an inferred mineral resource has the lowest level of geological confidence of all mineral resources, which prevents the application of the modifying factors in a manner useful for evaluation of economic viability, an inferred mineral resource may not be considered when assessing the economic viability of a mining project, and may not be converted to a mineral reserve.
About American Battery Technology Company
American Battery Technology Company, which recently changed its name from American Battery Metals Corporation, is uniquely positioned to supply low-cost, low-environmental impact, and domestically sourced battery metals through its three divisions: lithium-ion battery recycling, primary battery metal extraction technologies, and primary resources development.
American Battery Technology Company has built a clean technology platform that is used to provide a key source of domestically manufactured critical and strategic battery metals to help meet the near insatiable demand from the electric vehicle, electrical grid storage, and consumer electronics industries. This ESG-principled platform works to create a closed-loop circular economy for battery metals that champions ethical and environmentally sustainable sourcing of critical and strategic materials.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements." Although the American Battery Technology Company's (the "Company") management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information, unfavorable exploration results, inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production, general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices, final investment approval and the ability to obtain necessary financing on acceptable terms or at all. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022. The Company assumes no obligation to update any of the information contained or referenced in this press release.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine even though it’s the only continent to have documented deaths from the disease that’s newly declared a global emergency, its public health agency announced Thursday.
“Let us get vaccines onto the continent,” the acting head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ahmed Ogwell, said in a weekly media briefing. He described a situation where the African continent of 1.3 billion people is again being left behind in access to doses in an uncomfortable echo of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global health emergency.
To date, more than 20,000 cases have been reported in 77 countries. More than 2,100 monkeypox cases have been recorded in 11 African countries and 75 people have died, the Africa CDC director said.
Although monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Now the global race is on to obtain monkeypox vaccine doses. The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm, has secured the purchase of 160,000 doses of vaccines for the disease. On Wednesday, U.S. health regulators said nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution after what they described as weeks of delays.
Such delays are far more pronounced on the African continent, where the painful disease has been endemic in some countries for years.
Ogwell said the Africa CDC has engaged with international partners in attempts to obtain vaccines, and while he said “good news” is expected in the coming days, “we cannot be able to give you a timeline.”
Even doses of the smallpox vaccine, which has shown effectiveness against monkeypox, are not available in Africa, Ogwell said.
“The solutions need to be global in nature,” he said, in a warning to the international community. “If we’re not safe, the rest of the world is not safe.”
The COVID-19 pandemic and the global hoarding of vaccine doses were a jolt to African leaders, who quickly joined together in an unprecedented effort to obtain doses and establish the production of more vaccines on the continent.
Now, to their dismay, the monkeypox outbreak is again showing how the world’s richer countries hurry to protect their own people first.
WHO has said it is creating a vaccine-sharing mechanism for protection against monkeypox, but the organization has released few details, so there’s no guarantee that African countries will get priority. No countries have yet agreed to share any vaccines with the WHO.
WHO officials have emphasized that monkeypox can infect anyone in close contact with a patient or their contaminated clothing or bedsheets. Researchers are still exploring how it spreads but believe it’s mainly through close, skin-to-skin contact and through contact with bedding and clothing that touched an infected person’s rash or body fluids.
In Africa, monkeypox mainly spreads to people by infected wild animals like rodents in limited outbreaks that typically have not crossed borders. In Europe, North America and elsewhere, however, monkeypox is spreading among people with no links to animals or recent travel to Africa.
In the U.S. and Europe, the vast majority of infections have happened in men who have sex with men, though health officials have stressed that anyone can contract the virus.
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AP journalist Maria Cheng in London contributed.
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2022-07-29T01:00:29+00:00
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Flying Queens California-bound for NAIA Nationals
LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - The Wayland Baptist Flying Queens will face Southern Oregon in Santa Barbara, Calif., in the Opening Round of the 42nd annual NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championships.
The Queens (21-10), ranked the equivalent of 35th in the NAIA, are seeded 10th in their quadrant while the Raiders of Southern Oregon (23-7), ranked the equivalent of 28th, is seeded seventh. The game will take place at 5:30 p.m. (7:30 Central) Tuesday, March 7.
It will be the first-ever meeting between the Flying Queens and Southern Oregon.
Southern Oregon is a member of the Cascade Conference where the Raiders went 18-4. They lost to 10th-ranked Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) for the third time this season in the conference tournament semifinals, 80-69.
Southern Oregon opened the season by beating No. 4 Carroll (Mont), 51-47. Since then, the Raiders have faced and lost to five Top 25 teams, including another Opening Round team in Santa Barbara, Westmont (Calif.), 57-40.
Southern Oregon averages 65.3 points per game and is led in scoring Kami Walk, a junior forward averaging 14.7 points and 8.0 rebounds, and Brianna Phiakhamngon, a senior guard averaged 12.7 ppg.
The Wayland-Southern Oregon winner will advance to the Opening Round final on March 8 against a California team, the winner between sixth-ranked, second-seeded Westmont (23-3) or 15th-seeded Antelope Valley (23-8). Westmont won the national title in 2021.
Wayland and Westmont have faced three times, with Westmont winning all three, most recently when the Flying Queens played in California in 2018. The Queens have never faced Antelope Valley.
This marks the ninth straight year the Flying Queens have qualified for the national tournament and the 30th overall, one behind Campbellsville (Ky.) for most appearances among teams in the field. Southern Oregon is making its 13th appearance, Westmont its 18th and Antelope Valley its fourth.
Wayland won nine straight games before falling to Southwestern Christian in the championship of the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament, 70-60.
The Opening Round champion will advance to the final site, presented by Bomgaars and Sterling, in Sioux City, Iowa, along with 15 other Opening Round winners. The 42nd annual championship takes place at the Tyson Events Center March 13-18.
The first-round field includes 38 automatic qualifiers and 26 at-large selections. Automatic berths were given to teams that either won their respective conference tournament title, regular-season championship, finished runner-up at the conference tournament, or were the third regular-season finisher. The at-large bids were determined by the Women’s Basketball National Selection Committee, which consists of one representative from each geographical area and six at-large members consisting of coaches and administrators from around the country. The committee evaluated teams throughout the year on various criteria.
All first and second round games will be streamed by the host.
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2023-03-03T01:24:19+00:00
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Champaign, Ill. (WCIA)
Moore’s Rescue Ranch rescues abused and handicapped dogs and cats in hopes of rehoming them to loving families. Once our building is finally built we plan to partner with other agencies in the area who cater to handicapped children so they may come out to the shelter and play with the animals and possibly adopt one. Right now our dogs and cats are being fostered by volunteers until we can house them in the new rescue.
We are the only rescue in this area who caters to abused and handicapped dogs and cats in anticipation of pairing them with people/children with disabilities as well.
People always ask how they can volunteer. Right now our biggest need is fosters for our dogs and cats.
We also need volunteers to help with fundraising efforts such as the vendor fair coming up October 15 from 10-3.
Our website has the volunteer form that can be downloaded as well as foster form and a link to donate.
MaMa Bear is 4 years old and looking for her furever family. She’s a black mouth Cur found in the Kentucky area and she’s also part German Shepard. MaMa was found down in northern Kentucky with a gunshot wound to the face and cleft palate. She was fostered by a southern Missouri agency until we were made aware of her. MaMa is extremely gentle and tame, she loves to cuddle and is house trained. MaMa Bear is always looking out for everyone else so she was dubbed MaMa Bear. She’s currently being fostered by one of our board members. She’s excellent with children and other dogs.
Most rescues take in dogs and cats that typically don’t have abusive issues or handicaps. We only take in those dogs and cats that are.
We will be having a vendor fair on October 15 from 10-3 out at our event center 3113 North Market we will have lots of vendors even have Modern Nails from Old Farm who will have a table and Live Action Games from downtown who will have games for sale. We also will have a number of home businesses such as Norwex, Tupperware, Pampered Chef and many crafts tables too! All donations go directly to Moore’s.
Moore’s Rescue Ranch
Business/Organization Phone
217-898-9735
Business/Organization Address
3113 N Market Street
Champaign 61822
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2022-08-18T22:53:49+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/ciliving-stories/ciliving/moores-rescue-ranch-rescuing-abused-and-handicapped-dogs-and-cats/
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CA Medford, OR Zone Forecast for Friday, February 10, 2023
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ABOVE 3000 FEET...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers this
morning, then sunny this afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet this
morning. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest well after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level
2500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
Breezy. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Colder. Lows
in the lower to mid 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then chance
of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s to mid
30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
morning, then slight chance of rain and snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the
mid 30s to mid 40s.
$$
CAZ081-120000-
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Klamath River, and Yreka
231 AM PST Sat Feb 11 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING
ABOVE 3000 FEET...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers early
this morning, then partly cloudy with scattered rain and snow
showers late this morning. Sunny this afternoon. Snow level
3500 feet this morning. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 30. Northeast winds
around 5 mph shifting to the east in the late evening and early
morning, then shifting to the northwest well after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Breezy. West winds
around 5 mph increasing to northwest 15 to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow.
Colder. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to mid
40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
30s to mid 40s. Lows 15 to 20.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the
lower to mid 40s.
$$
CAZ082-120000-
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, and McCloud
231 AM PST Sat Feb 11 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING
ABOVE 3000 FEET...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers this
morning, then sunny this afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet this
morning. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. North winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Colder. Lows
15 to 20.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Colder.
Highs in the mid 20s to mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers.
Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
morning, then chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
$$
CAZ083-120000-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Pondosa, Bray, and Tennant
231 AM PST Sat Feb 11 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers this morning,
then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest well after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs in
the mid 30s to mid 40s. Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Colder. Lows
15 to 20. Wind chill readings around 1 below.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Colder.
Highs in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Wind chill readings around
1 below.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
10 to 15. Wind chill readings around 2 below.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 30s to lower
40s. Wind chill readings around 3 below in the morning.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower
to mid 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s to
mid 40s.
$$
CAZ084-120000-
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Dorris, and Macdoel
231 AM PST Sat Feb 11 2023
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with scattered snow showers this morning,
then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 5 mph
shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph shifting to
the south late in the evening and overnight.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Windy. Southwest winds around 5 mph increasing to west 15 to
20 mph late in the morning, then increasing to 20 to 30 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow.
Breezy. Lows around 20.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers.
Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 10 to
15. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 40.
Lows 15 to 25.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs around 40.
$$
CAZ085-120000-
Modoc County-
Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby,
Davis Creek, and Likely
231 AM PST Sat Feb 11 2023
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with scattered snow showers this morning,
then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast well after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of snow in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Breezy. Southeast winds
around 5 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph late in the
morning, then shifting to the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow.
Breezy. Lows 15 to 20.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Colder.
Highs in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
to mid 30s. Lows 10 to 15.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s to mid 40s. Lows 15 to 25.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s to
lower 40s.
$$
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2023-02-11T10:54:43+00:00
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Buy Now, Pay Later: Experts say ease of payment is convenient, but could overwhelm shoppers during holiday season
Payment plan is free to use, but late fees and missed payment fees apply
InvestigateTV - According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), from 2019 to 2021 the amount of money spent using Buy Now, Pay Later financing grew over 1,000% from $2B to over $24B.
By Now, Pay Later is when you finance a small amount, typically $50-$1,000, interest free, over the course of four payments over six weeks, with the first payment coming when you make the purchase.
There is no cost to use Buy Now, Pay Later, but there could be fees for missed or late payments.
Kim Palmer with NerdWallet pointed out that the challenge for consumers is it’s still a form of debt.”You still have to pay it back and it can be overwhelming, especially when you’re signing up for multiple buy now, pay later purchases,” Palmer said.
She pointed out the payment plan could be useful, especially if you suddenly need to make an essential purchase and you have no other way to fit it in your budget.
“But when we’re talking about the holiday shopping season, it can be really dangerous because you’re making all kinds of purchases that are not necessarily essential, and you want to try to avoid taking on so much debt that it makes it hard for you to pay it back,” Palmer said.
She said instead of turning to credit cards and Buy Now, Pay Later services this holiday, have a conversation with your family and friends about scaling back this year. She said we’re all facing financial stress this year from inflation and economic uncertainty, so tempering expectations and restraining your budget may be your best move right now.
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2022-11-21T22:29:15+00:00
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wfsb.com
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https://www.wfsb.com/2022/11/21/buy-now-pay-later-experts-say-ease-payment-is-convenient-could-overwhelm-shoppers-during-holiday-season/
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A 19-foot Burmese python — the longest ever recorded — was caught by local hunters in South Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve this week. To put the catch into perspective, the snake is as long as an adult giraffe is tall.
It was caught on Monday by 22-year-old Jake Waleri, who brought the python to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in his hometown of Naples, the conservancy said. Officials there measured the snake at 19 feet and 125 pounds, and said it set a new world record for length.
A video of Waleri's record-breaking catch on Instagram shows the python lunging at Waleri as he pulls the snake onto the road by its tail. Waleri and the snake wrestled on the ground until others joined in to help peel the snake off the hunter.
Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes on the planet. They're also an invasive species running rampant through much of southern Florida. They're wreaking havoc on the state's native animal populations because the pythons have no natural predators in Florida, which is why Waleri spends his nights hunting these monstrous predators.
"It's awesome to be able to make an impact on South Florida's environment," he said in the news release. "We love this ecosystem and try to preserve it as much as possible."
The previous record was set in 2020, by a python caught in the Everglades stretching 18-feet-9-inches and weighing 104 pounds. The record for the heaviest Burmese python ever captured was set by one caught by the Conservancy in June 2022, at a whopping 215 pounds, the conservancy said.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, these pythons pose such a big threat that hunters and residents alike don't need a permit to kill them. The reptiles are, however, protected by anti-cruelty laws, which require hunters to humanely kill the snakes.
Burmese pythons feast on Florida wildlife big and small, from rabbits and house pets to foxes and white-tailed deer. And one Instagram clip from 2022 shows Florida scientists removing a 5-foot-long alligator from an 18-foot python during a necropsy.
The state hosts an annual competition, the Florida Python Challenge, in efforts to keep the populations at bay. The competition attracts professional hunters and armatures alike, competing for prize money ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-07-13T19:34:39+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/2023-07-13/a-record-breaking-burmese-python-as-long-as-a-giraffe-is-tall-caught-in-florida
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Tucked deep in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, far away from any big city, Chuck Lloyd has a front-row seat to a nationwide shift in higher education.
Lloyd is the president of White Mountains Community College in Berlin, New Hampshire. The total enrollment of students here is about 700, from very diverse demographics.
"We just had graduation last week; we graduated a 16-year-old and a 64-year-old," Lloyd said.
But like many other community colleges, this small school is filling a critical need for the local economy.
"People look to us to offer that workforce training," he added.
Between the fall enrollment of 2019 and 2022, there was a 17% drop in enrollment at public two-year colleges in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
However, community college enrollment nationwide is starting to grow again.
According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, there is a 2.1% increase in enrollment this spring.
There are 1,038 two-year colleges in the U.S., and according to the American Association of Community Colleges, 10.2 million students are enrolled.
SEE MORE: What's the deal with celebrity commencement speeches?
"I think we need to look at this generation of students differently. They consume education differently than you or I did," said Martha Parham with the American Association of Community Colleges.
Parham said affordability is one of the biggest factors driving the shift.
"Students are really looking at what am I going to get for my money," she noted.
There are other factors driving up enrollment. In many rural communities, students are looking to get higher education training while still maintaining a full-time job. Many students are also looking for training or technical programs that can get them out into the workforce quickly, especially at a time when starting salaries are high.
"What we're finally starting to see is an uptick that is a recognition of the value community colleges play," explained Nate Mackinnon with the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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2023-05-31T19:22:30+00:00
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wsfltv.com
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https://www.wsfltv.com/community-college-enrollment-rebounds-after-pandemic-drop
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The following is attributed to FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D.
SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the oldest comprehensive consumer protection agency in the country, for more than a century the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been responsible for ensuring the safety of food products consumed by hundreds of millions of Americans each day while also advancing nutrition. It is our mission to ensure that our programs are organized in a manner that will protect and promote public health.
The agency has carefully reviewed the findings and recommendations from an external evaluation conducted by an expert panel of the Reagan-Udall Foundation that I requested and a separate internal review of the agency's infant formula supply chain response completed last year. The findings and recommendations from these reviews identified issues surrounding culture, structure, resources, and authorities. They also noted several areas of need, including modernizing data systems, providing more resources and authorities, improving emergency response systems, and building a more robust regulatory program.
Today I am announcing a new, transformative vision for the FDA Human Foods Program. I am also announcing a transformative vision for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA, the FDA's field-based operations) to support the FDA organization as a whole. The proposed structures for both groups will have clear priorities that are focused on protecting and promoting a safe, nutritious U.S. food supply that more quickly adapts to an ever-changing and evolving environment. I believe this proposed approach addresses the recommendations outlined in both reports, and takes into consideration feedback from stakeholders, as well as the voices of employees working in the Human Foods Program who had an opportunity to share input through numerous interactive and listening sessions over the past month. Creating a Human Foods Program under a single leader who reports directly to the Commissioner unifies and elevates the program while removing redundancies, enabling the agency to oversee human food in a more effective and efficient way.
Under this plan, the functions of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR), as well as certain functions of ORA will be unified into a newly envisioned organization called the Human Foods Program. The FDA will conduct a competitive national search for a Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, who will oversee the Program. The person in this position will report directly to me and will be charged with leading a unified Human Foods Program that keeps the foods we regulate safe and nutritious, while ensuring the agency remains on the cutting edge of the latest advancements in science, technology, and nutrition. The Deputy Commissioner will have decision-making authority over policy, strategy, and regulatory program activities within the Human Foods Program, as well as resource allocation and risk-prioritization. Other key elements of the proposed new Human Foods Program organization include:
- Creation of a Center for Excellence in Nutrition that prioritizes the agency's ongoing efforts to help American consumers make more informed food choices, including by working with industry to offer healthier, more nutritious food products. The FDA proposes to establish an Office of Critical Foods, as directed by the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, within this center.
- Establishment of an Office of Integrated Food Safety System Partnerships that will focus on elevating, coordinating and integrating our food safety and response activities with state and local regulatory partners to more effectively meet the vision of an Integrated Food Safety System as envisioned in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011. This newly proposed structure will ensure greater collaboration and support of state-level inspectional activities. We know that we cannot be everywhere, at all times, and our relationships with our state and local regulatory partners will be more important than ever going forward.
To help support the agency's scientifically grounded decision-making activities, a Human Foods Advisory Committee will be established. Advisory Committees are commonly used to obtain independent expert advice on various issues. The Human Foods Advisory Committee will consist of external experts to advise on challenging and emerging issues in food safety, nutrition and innovative food technologies.
Finally, there will be an emphasis on strengthening our enterprise information technology and analytical capabilities to fulfill the promise described in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety and support the improvement in workflow that will accompany these changes. This area of focus will support the work of the Human Foods Program by enabling more facile communication, more efficient operations and enhanced empirical risk algorithms to guide the priorities of the program and the work in the field.
As part of this proposed new vision, ORA's operating structure will be transformed into an enterprise-wide organization that supports the Human Foods Program and all other FDA regulatory programs (e.g., agency centers) by focusing on its critical activities. This realignment will allow ORA to be singularly focused on excellence in its core mission – inspections, laboratory testing, import, and investigative operations. This will optimize ORA's operations in line with the FDA's public health and prevention-oriented goals. Certain other functions of ORA will be aligned in other parts of the FDA to create an overall stronger agency.
While the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will continue to operate as a stand-alone center, the relevant food safety activities will be closely coordinated between the CVM Center Director and Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. This proposed structure will allow CVM to support the Human Foods Program where its activities are relevant to human food safety.
The FDA has recently formed an Implementation and Change Management Group that will be charged with developing a detailed plan to ensure the successful execution of this vision.
Consumers can be confident in the safety of the food they eat each day in part thanks to the work of the FDA's dedicated workforce. Our ability to continue our work means consistently evolving and adapting with the constantly changing, complex industries we regulate and the emergence of new technologies. As a next step, the FDA will need to develop the vision announced today into a concrete reorganizational proposal in close coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring we meet our labor obligations. While details of this proposal continue to be developed, CFSAN, ORA, and OFPR will continue to operate under their current structures, with my direct oversight. I look forward to providing additional public updates by the end of February on our progress, organizational design and timeline.
Media Contact: FDA Office of Media Affairs, 301-796-4540
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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2023-01-31T17:37:50+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/01/31/fda-proposes-redesign-human-foods-program-enhance-coordinated-prevention-response-activities/
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