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In addition to $3.7 billion investment in Boone County, Lilly will commit $15 million to Ivy Tech to foster a diverse talent pipeline for high-tech manufacturing jobs
INDIANAPOLIS, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that it will invest an additional $1.6 billion and add another 200 new jobs at its two new manufacturing sites within LEAP Innovation Park in Boone County, bringing the company's total commitment to $3.7 billion and up to 700 new jobs. The company also today committed $15 million over five years to the Ivy Tech Foundation to fund up to 1,000 scholarships for individuals interested in pursuing careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Lilly's commitments within LEAP Innovation Park represent the largest manufacturing investment at a single location in the company's history. The up to 200 additional jobs announced today represent positions for highly skilled workers, such as engineers, operating personnel and lab technicians, who will utilize advanced technology to create innovative medicines.
"Through these new facilities, Hoosiers will make life-changing medicines that patients around the world need to address serious health challenges, including diabetes and cancer," said Lilly's Chair and CEO Dave Ricks. "We're investing at record levels in our home state to help our communities and economy thrive and enhance educational opportunities for more students. We look forward to doing our part to make Indiana an even better place to work and live, while fostering cutting-edge innovation in our state."
Lilly has introduced 19 new medicines, including Jaypirca (recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for mantle cell lymphoma), since 2014 and plans to introduce several additional potential medicines in 2023. These new facilities will expand the company's manufacturing network for active pharmaceutical ingredients, support increased demand for existing Lilly products and play a key role in bringing the next generation of therapeutic modalities, including genetic medicines, to patients globally.
"Lilly has played a critical role in shaping Indiana's economy over the past 145-plus years, and today's groundbreaking makes it clear – the company will be at the forefront of driving Hoosier innovation and job creation forward for generations to come," said Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. "As a state, we are proud to partner with Lilly in accelerating Indiana's talent pipeline and career opportunities while leveraging the state's manufacturing excellence to develop life-changing and life-saving solutions for people across the world."
The new $15 million Lilly Scholars program announced today with the Ivy Tech Foundation, will create a scholarship and an experiential learning program at Ivy Tech Community College for high school and college students with diverse backgrounds who intend to pursue careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Over the next five years, the company's collaboration with Ivy Tech will provide scholarships to individuals interested in pursuing two-year degrees or certificates in manufacturing, quality or related fields. Through the Lilly Scholars @ Ivy Tech program, students will be able to access a smart manufacturing lab to support their education. Preference will be given to those who are among the first generation in their family to attend college – which constitutes 40% of Ivy Tech's student population – and those who have overcome socioeconomic disadvantages.
Additionally, the program supports a new pathway for high school students, which allows them to receive a college certificate in pharmaceutical manufacturing or medical device quality upon graduation.
"Today, we are taking our collaboration with Lilly to the next level with the creation of Lilly Scholars @ Ivy Tech," said President of Ivy Tech Community College, Dr. Sue Ellspermann. "Lilly Scholars provides high school and adult students with a unique opportunity to leverage the world-class education at Ivy Tech with an exceptional employer partner in Lilly and put their education to work in high-wage, high-demand careers that contribute to the growth and prosperity of our state."
Last year, Lilly committed $42.5 million over 10 years to Purdue University to create the first Lilly Scholars program, which includes 75-100 pharmaceutical manufacturing scholarships with a guaranteed internship or co-op at Lilly to incoming students each year.
"Today's announcements demonstrate the strong collaboration between industry, academia and government in Indiana," said Edgardo Hernandez, executive vice president and president, Lilly manufacturing operations. "Through our new academic commitment, we're looking to grow life sciences education in the state and foster a diverse pipeline of local talent to fill the new jobs created through our recent investments."
Over the past three years, Lilly has invested $6.4 billion in U.S.-based manufacturing sites to deliver medicines to patients worldwide. As Lilly prepares for future growth expected from potential new medicines to treat obesity, Alzheimer's disease and autoimmune conditions, the company anticipates further expansion of its global manufacturing footprint to ensure a sufficient supply of medicine.
About Lilly
Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help more than 47 million people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. C-LLY
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about planned capital investments in new manufacturing capacity and scholarship and related initiatives and reflects Lilly's current beliefs and expectations. There are substantial risks and uncertainties in the manufacturing process, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products which could impact the overall commercial success of our products, and as related to cost, completion timing, expected capacity, personnel, and other factors which could impact expected benefits of the capacity expansion and related initiatives. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.
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2023-04-17T16:06:42+00:00
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CZ Smart YouQ Forecasts 24-Hours Ahead to Help the Wearer Extend Peaks and Curb Drops in Alertness, Leverages NASA Scientific Research and AI Models Built with IBM Watson® Studio Designed to Offer Radically Personalized Actions to Optimize Wearer Wellness
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CITIZEN, an innovator in watchmaking, announced today the launch of its newest version of CZ Smart, the Smarter Smartwatch, at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2023. The revolutionary wearable provides a built-in self-care advisor through the proprietary CZ Smart YouQ application, developed using research pioneered by NASA's Ames Research Center and AI built through CITIZEN partnerships using the environment and tools within IBM Watson® Studio on IBM Cloud. The CZ Smart YouQ software helps the wearer understand and anticipate patterns of fatigue and alertness and offers customized insights and personalized strategies to build better habits to maximize a wearer's daily potential. CZ Smart watches combine timeless watch design, purposeful function, and innovative technology in a game-changing wearable device.
The CZ Smart YouQ application provides insights that help make the wearer smarter about their own wellness, syncs with their daily life, and provides real-time biofeedback. Using neural networks developed within the IBM Watson® Studio workspace, CZ Smart YouQ can learn and understand the wearer's chronotype (an individual's preferred timing of sleep and wake) within seven to ten days by processing their sleep data and Alert Scores and deepens that understanding over time. Alert Scores are generated when a wearer takes a custom-designed Alert Monitor test, a consumer-facing iteration of NASA's Psychomotor Vigilance Task Test (PVT+), originally developed to determine the mental acuity of astronauts. The CZ Smart YouQ Alert Monitor was designed based on NASA's PVT+ test and utilizing research from leading science and academic experts at NASA's Ames Research Center Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory. The Alert Monitor tests are brief, gamified, and can be taken daily to measure the wearer's alertness.
Through personal data points captured with the watch, including Alert Scores, chronotype, sleep patterns, activity, and heartrate monitoring, CZ Smart YouQ quantitatively analyzes and learns about the wearer's unique characterization, rhythms, and habits to enhance personalization. By utilizing a dynamic recognition model to match wearers to their chronotype, the CZ Smart YouQ application recommends highly personalized Power Fixes, suggested actions to help the wearer mitigate the effects of fatigue, improve alertness, and promote the building of better habits, readying the wearer to meet whatever the day may bring.
Over time, aggregating wearer data will enable CZ Smart YouQ to cater to wearers more personally; not just in understanding them, and their relationship to chronotypes, but also in understanding the effectiveness of certain Power Fixes for each person.
"The latest CZ Smart watch is a game-changing product that brings CITIZEN's legacy of watchmaking together with best-in-class research and technology of NASA and IBM, directly to wearers' wrists," said Jeffrey Cohen, President at CITIZEN Watch America. "Coupled with the proprietary CZ Smart YouQ application, this smartwatch is a revolution in wearable wellness."
The YouQ Software is available exclusively on the second generation of CZ Smart watches. Styles include a sport model, available with silicone, leather, and stainless-steel straps and a casual model in mesh bracelet, stainless-steel links, and silicone straps. All CITIZEN CZ Smart watches offer downloadable, customizable dials and a range of interchangeable bracelet, mesh, leather, and silicone straps for practicality and style preference. CITIZEN also highlighted a new second generation Hybrid smartwatch at CES 2023, which will launch to consumers in the second half of 2023, with the YouQ wellness software implemented in due course (date to be confirmed).
Citizen launched the first generation of CZ Smart watches in November 2020 with the brand's first-ever touchscreen smartwatch, followed by a hybrid model in Fall 2021. The latest generation of CZ Smart watches with the proprietary CZ Smart YouQ application will be available in the U.S. at www.citizenwatch.com starting in March 2023.
Details on international availability (UK, Canada, and Mexico) will be furnished upon request.
Technical Specifications
This device and its related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease or other conditions.
Citizen Connected works with phones running the latest version of Android (Excluding Go Edition and phones without Google Play Store) or iOS. Supported features may vary between platforms and countries with compatibility subject to change.
About CITIZEN
Citizen, a pioneer in watchmaking and innovation since 1918, promotes excellence and creativity with a deep-rooted respect for craftsmanship. Citizen advocates "Better Starts Now," searching for and accomplishing goals that cultivate positive change. Citizen was an early pioneer in advocating for the environment, launching the first light-powered watches with proprietary Eco-Drive technology in 1976, thus adding eco-mindful as a core company value.
For over 100 years, Citizen has been operating on its corporate philosophy of "Loved by Citizens, Working for Citizens", with a focus on designing innovative watches that are good for people, society, and the planet. Citizen is dedicated to expanding its business while earning the trust of its stakeholders and continuously improving its corporate value through management that takes into consideration social issues such as human rights and the global environment throughout the value chain.
Citizen's diverse portfolio of high-performance and eco-mindful watches is accessibly priced and ranges from professional-grade, sport-inspired designs with advanced functions to sophisticated, timeless silhouettes that are beautiful as well as collectible.
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2023-01-04T13:50:40+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/01/04/citizen-debuts-cz-smart-watch-with-proprietary-wellness-software-that-anticipates-learns-gets-smarter-with-wearer/
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Frankie Capan III fulfills hometown dream at the 3M Open
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BLAINE, Minn. – Frankie Capan III has long dreamed of playing the 3M Open. He’s gotten close before, too.
A native of Stillwater, Minnesota, TPC Twin Cities is less than 15 miles from where he grew up. Capan, a Korn Ferry Tour member, tried multiple times to crack the field through the Monday qualifier while in college, each time falling just short.
So when 3M Open Tournament Director Mike Welch called offering a sponsor exemption to this year’s tournament, it must have been an easy yes, right?
Not exactly.
“I was kind of on the fence about it,” Capan admitted Wednesday.
There was no souring on his hometown event. Capan wanted to play it more than ever. His only worry was where else he could be that week. Currently in his first season on the Korn Ferry Tour, Capan has spent much of the last three months on the bubble. While PGA TOUR members are worried about cracking the top 70 for the Playoffs in two weeks, Capan is eyeing a top-30 finish on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, which would earn the 23-year-old full status on the PGA TOUR for next season. He’s currently 34th and within 60 points of cracking the top 30. Since a T3 finish at the HomeTown Lenders Championship at the end of April rocketed him up to 33rd in the standings, Capan has been straddling the line of potential TOUR membership. A mixed bag of results (two missed cuts and two top-6 finishes) over the last seven weeks has led to Capan’s spot on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List fluctuating anywhere between 30th and 40th.
Missing any week could mean the difference between another year on the KFT or a spot on TOUR. Capan’s well aware of that. But after seeking the advice of family and fellow KFT member Kevin Dougherty, Capan decided the chance to come back home and compete in his third career TOUR event was too enticing to pass up.
“If I were to play the Korn Ferry event this week, I would probably end up playing seven weeks in a row, which can be a lot, a lot of travel, a lot of golf,” he said. “This week is nice because even though I'm playing, I'm also staying at home. Even though I'm putting all my energy into this tournament this week, at least I'm able to spend some time with my family and sleep in my own bed, which I haven't had the opportunity to do that in a while.
“And also with the points I've accumulated throughout this year and with the way I feel like I've been playing, I'm confident that I'll be able to get the sufficient amount of points in the last seven events to close out the year,” he said.
Capan’s confident about his chances at his hometown event, too. The Florida Gulf Coast alum can go low with the best of them. He ranks 12th on the Korn Ferry Tour in birdie average – and plenty will be needed at TPC Twin Cities, which has yielded an average winning score of 18-under in its four-year history. Just to gain his Korn Ferry Tour card, Capan successfully navigated three consecutive Q-School stages – pre-qualifying, First Stage and Second Stage – and was beaten by a total of two people. He finished eighth at Korn Ferry Q-School Finals to earn partial status this season.
And he will have the same caddie on the bag that helped him navigate through that stressful stretch last year: his mom, Charlynn.
Frankie Capan III prepares for 3M Open with mom on the bag
“Originally she was supposed to be just a fill-in caddie and the more success we had, the more we realized that she should just keep staying on the bag,” Capan said. “Obviously when we went through Q-School and only lost to nine people, it was pretty evident that she should stay on the bag for a little longer.”
Charlynn was there when Capan made it through Final Qualifying for the U.S. Open earlier this year – and again at The Los Angeles Country Club for his first career major championship appearance.
The duo keeps it serious on the course. As Capan made his way around Wednesday’s pro-am, Charlynn discussed pin locations and potential clubs to take into certain greens. Capan handles most of his yardages during tournament play, but Charlynn is there for support every step of the way. The mom instincts kick in sometimes, too. Capan is “the most hydrated” golfer on the course and has his mom to thank for that.
They make sure to keep some boundaries, too. When the two leave the course, they stop talking about golf. And when they are on the road, Capan will normally stay with a friend on the Korn Ferry Tour while his mom and dad will stay elsewhere.
Frankie Capan III on having his mom as caddie for 3M Open
Capan is fully embracing the familial aspect this week, though. There are no separate hotels or grocery runs. He’s back at home, giddy about what this week might hold.
“To win a PGA TOUR event in any state would be something special, but to do it here, it would be a little ridiculous,” Capan said. “I mean I'm sure we would be celebrating probably into Tuesday of next week.”
That would also quell any fears of a missed opportunity on the Korn Ferry Tour. For now, Capan is dreaming. He will worry about next week when it comes.
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2023-07-27T17:31:32+00:00
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pgatour.com
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https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2023/07/26/frankie-capan-iii-hometown-dream-fulfilled-at-the-3m-open-tpc-twin-cities
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Ukraine's armed forces say Russia launched drone attacks in the Kyiv region overnight, killing at least four people and injuring another 20, in an attack on an educational facility.
Ukraine says it shot down 16 out of 21 drones. The State Emergency Service said on the Telegram messaging app that two dormitories in the city of Rzhyshchiv, south of the capital Kyiv, had been partially destroyed in and more people are likely buried under the rubble.
A statement from Ukraine's General Staff said that Russia launched 90 attacks, using drones and missiles, across the country in the past 24-hours, hitting "vital infrastructure."
"The Russian Federation continues its armed aggression against Ukraine," it said. "It does not abandon its intentions to fully occupy Donetsk and Luhansk regions."
Russian drones also struck infrastructure in the Zhytomyr region, and a missile hit a Russian-affiliated monastery in Odesa, according to local military officials. Meanwhile, rescue workers rushed to put out fires in a multi-story apartment building in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, after a late morning rocket strike.
Ukraine says Russia continues its attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense in the country's east, with much of the fighting centered around the embattled town of Bakhmut.
The attacks came as Chinese leader Xi Jinping departed Moscow after three days of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Last month China had proposed principles that it said could lead to an end to the war in Ukraine, and there were hopes of some kind of breakthrough, but in the end the two leaders offered little more than lip service to the idea of a peace deal.
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Over 20 Iranian murderous drones, plus missiles, numerous shelling occasions, and that's just in one last night of Russian terror against 🇺🇦. Every time someone tries to hear the word "peace" in Moscow, another order is given there for such criminal strikes. 1/2
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 22, 2023
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2023-03-22T13:38:47+00:00
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wbfo.org
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https://www.wbfo.org/2023-03-22/russian-drone-strikes-in-ukraine-kill-at-least-4-wound-another-20
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- VIVE XR Elite includes both VR and MR capabilities, with a full color RGB camera for passthrough
- Lightweight at just 625g, and that includes the battery weight
- Wide range of new content with 100 XR experiences arriving on VIVEPORT in the launch window, including, Figmin, Hubris, Yuki, Maestro, Les Mills Body Combat
- Pre order opens today, 5 January, on vive.com
SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC VIVE continues to push the boundaries of innovation, today unveiling its new consumer flagship all-in-one, VIVE XR Elite. The headset combines Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities into one compact, lightweight, powerful and highly versatile device – perfect for gaming, fitness, productivity and more.
"The VIVE XR Elite all-in-one represents the next milestone in the progression towards the fully immersive internet, going beyond today's VR with accurate pass-through video to open up a new realm of realism in learning and playing," said Cher Wang, Co-Founder and Chairwoman of HTC Corp. "This advanced yet compact device offers the best of all worlds for consumers, providing the ideal physical gateway to the universe of experiences offered by VIVERSE, our version of the metaverse, with the widest variety of content inputs even up to the very latest standards such as WiFi 6E."
VIVE XR Elite includes a full color RGB passthrough camera, and hand-tracking, which enables a whole new dimension of MR scenarios. This can include playing games where the characters are running on your furniture, having real-time overlays on musical instruments like a piano so you can learn, and even having the ultimate workstation with multiple virtual screens while still being able to use your real-world keyboard and mouse.
VIVE XR Elite will see HTC VIVE's biggest range of launch titles ever, with 100 new pieces of MR and VR content arriving in the launch window – from new games to classics – with more to follow. That includes, Demeo, Hubris, Yuki, Maestro, Les Mills Body Combat, FigminXR, Unplugged, Finger Gun, and more. Post-launch, even more content will arrive, such as Everslaught: Invasion, and later in the year full MR games like Eggscape.
VIVE XR Elite can be connected easily to a PC via USB-C to access PCVR content from VIVEPORT and Steam and supports wireless PC streaming over WiFi or the latest generation - WiFi 6E with low latency and great graphics.
You can even stream content wirelessly from a compatible Android phone to VIVE XR Elite, which opens a whole new world of entertainment. In the headset, you'll enjoy viewing on your own personal cinema screen of 300 inches. That includes content from services like Netflix and Disney+ or games like Fortnite, and you can even connect a Bluetooth controller to your phone for a full gaming experience.
VIVE XR Elite takes versatility to the next level. It has a sleek modular design that can easily be transformed into a glasses form factor - simply remove the battery and fit the VIVE XR Elite temple pads. Change the physical configuration so it works best for whichever situation you're in, whether that's at home, in the office, or travelling on a plane.
The redesigned hinge means the extended arms of VIVE XR Elite cup your head just like the front and back of a traditional all-in-one. There's a USB-C connecting cable on the right-hand side, which you can plug into a power source like a battery bank or airline seat.
With four wide FOV cameras, exceptional 6DoF spatial accuracy, a depth sensor, hand-tracking and capacitive sensing for your finger movements on the controllers, developers have lots of options to incorporate in VR and MR content for accurate movement to enhance your overall experience.
VIVE XR Elite has both physical controllers and hand-tracking to achieve all-important accuracy when gaming, for productivity and even learning scenarios. VIVE Wrist Tracker is also compatible to deliver enhanced hand tracking, or it can be attached to objects you want to track in XR.
The visual impact is sharp with a wide 110 FOV, 4K resolution which results in a crisp image all running on a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. VIVE XR Elite has adjustable lenses so you can take off your glasses and still enjoy a clear picture with greater comfort. Find your perfect sweet spot without having to remove the headset, with a built-in fine-adjustable IPD slider placed on the outside of the headset.
Find the perfect balance of comfort and performance with VIVE XR Elite's beautifully compact design. The full headset weighs just 625g including the battery, which is placed at the back for balance and is curved for optimal comfort, and delivers up to two hours of full XR use. The battery is removable and hot swappable, so you can keep going whether it's changing to another power source or changing to another battery. It has 30-watt fast charging and is charged via USB-C power delivery.
It also has a removable fabric face gasket, connected by magnets to make it easy to clean or switch out for a fresh one. The sound stage is enhanced by adding larger speakers that allow layers of immersion with enhanced bass, balance and directional audio that adds up to better clarity in any XR experience, without having to rely on external solutions.
VIVE XR Elite marks HTC VIVE's continued commitment towards corporate social responsibility. Its environment-first packaging is 99.9% paper, made from 99% recycled materials, and is 100% recyclable.
VIVE XR Elite brings the best of HTC VIVE's hardware and software innovation together which will enable you to dive straight into XR through VIVERSE, making it easier and more immersive from the second you put on the headset.
You start in a two-floor customizable social space that acts as the launchpad of your adventures – simply look at the shelf in your space to launch your favorite XR games and experiences or look at the paintings on the wall and use them as portals into new worlds. A dedicated living area means you can invite friends over to hangout and to help with keeping that work/life balance, you can go to the second floor and check out your agenda for the day.
HTC is working with a variety of technology and content partners to bring its vision of an open, interoperable, and imaginative VIVERSE to life.
VIVERSE continues to demonstrate leadership in supporting open standards and is accessible from a wide range of connected devices that support a web browser.
HTC has partnered with the leading Japanese creator platform pixiv to Integrate VRoid's Anime-Style Avatars into VIVERSE, which makes it easy to bring avatars into VIVERSE leveraging the open VRM standard.
VIVERSE continues to push the boundaries of immersive experiences, and has a host of upcoming content. This includes an immersive retelling of the iconic story "The Little Prince" which will be available as an interactive experience in VIVERSE, in late 2023.
Fashion magazine ELLE Taiwan has announced it will launch its own "ELLEverse" showroom in VIVERSE, along with a series of unique avatar outfits and special events to be held in VIVERSE throughout 2023. And there will also be a partnership with Warner Music Taiwan on a new music experience world, where users can enjoy the latest music videos in a fantasy virtual environment, and also unlock secret scenes or hidden treasures through interactive activities.
HTC is also collaborating with Lamina1 to accelerate the realization of an open metaverse ecosystem for society. HTC's VIVERSE platform will be utilizing Lamina1's layer one tools to enable more efficient cross-world cross-platform asset distribution and management, so users can seamlessly keep their digital assets (avatars, clothes, artwork, etc.) with them as they traverse the metaverse.
Lamina1 was co-founded by Snow Crash author Neal Stephenson, who coined the term metaverse back in the early 90s, and Crypto Pioneer Peter Vessenes.
VIVE XR Elite is available to pre-order globally from 5 January via vive.com and participating authorized retailers. Pre-order shipments are estimated to begin from late February. VIVE XR Elite comes with the headset itself, 2x controllers, and the headset battery cradle, and will cost*:
- US $1,099 exc. VAT
- UK £1,299 inc. VAT
- DE/FR €1,399 inc. VAT
- NO 15,499 NOK
- SWE 16,299 SEK
- DK 11,099 DKK
- A$ 2,099 inc. GST
- NZ$ 2,299 inc. GST
HTC VIVE's latest headset launches with a promotional offer of an XR games/content bundle, in certain regions.
VIVE XR Elite will also be available for enterprise users, with more information coming later this year and HTC VIVE will also be launching a Face and Eye Tracker unit in 2023.
To find out more, visit www.vive.com/vive-xr-elite/
Press kit can be accessed via this link
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium VR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. For more information, please visit www.vive.com.
HTC, VIVE, the HTC logo, and the VIVE logo are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. All other names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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2023-01-05T19:33:38+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/01/05/htc-vive-launches-powerful-versatile-vive-xr-elite/
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Wolverhampton 1, Nottingham Forest 0
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Leeds 0, Arsenal 1
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Reading 0, West Brom 2
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Watford 2, Norwich 1
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QPR vs. Cardiff, 2:45 p.m.
Wigan vs. Middlesbrough, 2:45 p.m.
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Blackpool vs. Preston, 7:30 a.m.
Blackburn vs. Birmingham, 10 a.m.
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Watford vs. Luton Town, 7 a.m.
Coventry vs. Rotherham, 2:45 p.m.
Burnley vs. Norwich, 3 p.m.
Birmingham vs. QPR, 3 p.m.
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Charlton 4, Exeter 2
Milton Keynes Dons 0, Bristol Rovers 1
Peterborough 4, Forest Green 1
Accrington Stanley 0, Derby 3
Bolton 0, Barnsley 0
Burton Albion 1, Morecambe 1
Cambridge United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2
Cheltenham 1, Bristol Rovers 4
Exeter 2, Oxford United 4
Fleetwood Town 0, Shrewsbury 1
Ipswich 0, Lincoln 1
Milton Keynes Dons 1, Plymouth 4
Port Vale 2, Forest Green 2
Wycombe 3, Peterborough 1
Charlton vs. Portsmouth, 3 p.m.
Ipswich vs. Derby, 3 p.m.
Lincoln vs. Sheffield Wednesday, 8 a.m.
Accrington Stanley vs. Bolton, 10 a.m.
Bristol Rovers vs. Plymouth, 10 a.m.
Burton Albion vs. Cheltenham, 10 a.m.
Cambridge United vs. Port Vale, 10 a.m.
Exeter vs. Fleetwood Town, 10 a.m.
Forest Green vs. Portsmouth, 10 a.m.
Milton Keynes Dons vs. Wycombe, 10 a.m.
Morecambe vs. Barnsley, 10 a.m.
Oxford United vs. Peterborough, 10 a.m.
Shrewsbury vs. Charlton, 10 a.m.
Barnsley vs. Lincoln, 2:45 p.m.
Bolton vs. Burton Albion, 2:45 p.m.
Charlton vs. Milton Keynes Dons, 2:45 p.m.
Cheltenham vs. Morecambe, 2:45 p.m.
Derby vs. Exeter, 2:45 p.m.
Fleetwood Town vs. Forest Green, 2:45 p.m.
Peterborough vs. Accrington Stanley, 2:45 p.m.
Plymouth vs. Shrewsbury, 2:45 p.m.
Port Vale vs. Ipswich, 2:45 p.m.
Portsmouth vs. Oxford United, 2:45 p.m.
Wycombe vs. Cambridge United, 2:45 p.m.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Bristol Rovers, 3 p.m.
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Tranmere 3, Crewe 0
Harrogate Town 2, Hartlepool 1
Mansfield Town 2, Walsall 1
AFC Wimbledon 0, Sutton United 1
Carlisle 3, Doncaster 0
Crawley Town 2, Newport County 1
Gillingham 1, Stevenage 1
Leyton Orient 0, Northampton 0
Rochdale 2, Barrow 1
Salford 0, Bradford 1
Stockport County 1, Grimsby Town 3
Swindon 1, Colchester 0
Carlisle vs. Leyton Orient, 10 a.m.
Crawley Town vs. Mansfield Town, 10 a.m.
Crewe vs. Doncaster, 10 a.m.
Gillingham vs. Barrow, 10 a.m.
Grimsby Town vs. Bradford, 10 a.m.
Harrogate Town vs. Tranmere, 10 a.m.
Newport County vs. Colchester, 10 a.m.
Rochdale vs. AFC Wimbledon, 10 a.m.
Salford vs. Stockport County, 10 a.m.
Stevenage vs. Northampton, 10 a.m.
Sutton United vs. Walsall, 10 a.m.
Swindon vs. Hartlepool, 10 a.m.
AFC Wimbledon vs. Crewe, 2:45 p.m.
Barrow vs. Grimsby Town, 2:45 p.m.
Bradford vs. Swindon, 2:45 p.m.
Colchester vs. Crawley Town, 2:45 p.m.
Hartlepool vs. Salford, 2:45 p.m.
Leyton Orient vs. Gillingham, 2:45 p.m.
Mansfield Town vs. Newport County, 2:45 p.m.
Northampton vs. Sutton United, 2:45 p.m.
Stockport County vs. Carlisle, 2:45 p.m.
Tranmere vs. Rochdale, 2:45 p.m.
Walsall vs. Harrogate Town, 2:45 p.m.
Doncaster vs. Stevenage, 2:45 p.m.
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2022-10-17T15:47:36+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/English-Standings-17514279.php
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ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend on Nov. 6, consumers are reminded to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when turning their clocks back one hour.
As the holiday season approaches and people spend more time at home, furnaces, fireplaces and other fuel-burning appliances are used more, making working smoke and CO alarms all the more important.
Many electronic devices and appliances will adjust automatically to the time change. However, many smoke and CO alarms need a few moments of your time to ensure they are working properly.
CPSC advises taking these steps to ensure your safety:
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly to make sure they are working. CPSC recommends installing smoke alarms on every level of the home, inside each bedroom and outside sleeping areas. CO alarms should be installed on each level of the home and outside sleeping areas.
- Change the batteries: Batteries should be replaced in alarms at least once each year, unless the alarms have sealed 10-year batteries. Replace the smoke alarm if it is more than 10 years old.
- Make a fire escape plan: Make sure there are two ways out from each room and a clear path to outside from each exit. Once out, stay out of the house.
- Close bedroom doors: During a fire, closed bedroom doors can slow the spread and allow extra moments to get to safety.
A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there were about 346,800 residential fires in 2019 which resulted in about 2,490 deaths, 11,760 injuries and $7.38 billion in property damage.
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2022-11-01T14:44:38+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/reminder-to-change-smoke-alarm-batteries-this-season/
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(NewsNation) — A Louisiana woman says, earlier this year, the man she accuses of raping her was given full custody of her daughter. A judge then reportedly ordered her to pay the man child support.
Crysta Abelseth says she met John Barnes, the man who allegedly raped her, at a bar in Louisiana on Dec. 15, 2005. She was only 16, and he was 30.
“When my daughter was 5 years old, he found out about her, and once he found out about her, he pursued custody and wanted to take her away from me,” Abelseth told WBRZ News in Batton Rouge.
Today, her daughter is 16, and a DNA test proves that Barnes is the father, according to court records obtained by WBRZ.
“Back when I filed the charges (of rape against Barnes), I was told that it would be handled with care and that they would take the proper steps,” Abelseth said during an appearance Wednesday night on NewsNation’s “Banfield.”
However, Abelseth claims that she still can’t get any answers from the legal system about where her case stands.
“I gave them witness phone numbers and everything they asked me for. No one has contacted me. I’ve made multiple phone calls to the detectives. I’ve sent emails asking for the status of the case. No response,” Abelseth said.
Stacie Triche, who is Abelseth’s advocate and founder of the nonprofit SAVLIV35 Foundation, believes that politics are at play with the judge’s decision.
“You have birth certificates. You have DNA evidence. All the facts are there, so this mother should have never had to go through this mud that she’s going through for the past 10 years with this legal battle back and fourth, because he should have never been given any rights to the child at all,” Triche said.
Abelseth also alleges that she lost partial custody because she gave her 16-year-old daughter a cellphone.
“Crysta did not give her 15-year-old another cellphone. It was an allegation that was made. An ex parte was filed, and Crysta lost custody. She wasn’t able to defend herself,” Tiche said.
Abelseth said that she’s only able to visit her daughter during supervised visitations every other weekend. “He’s blocked my number. He will not let me speak to her, and that’s been a few weeks.”
“What is so beyond shocking about this case is we’re dealing with an amazing mother who’s never been in trouble with the law. She’s never had a drug problem. Yet, custody is being taken away from her. However, he has a criminal past,” Triche said.
WBRZ-TV reporter Chris Nakamoto, one of the investigative reporters who broke the story, said that he reached out to Judge Jeffrey Cashe, who made the custody decision. He was told by an employee in the judge’s office that judicial canons prevent the judge from talking about it.
Jarrett Ambeau, an expert in forensic DNA and family law, told NewsNation’s “Banfield” that he knows Cashe to be a reasonable person but that he believes the case to be completely “confounding.”
“A police report was filed seven years ago in 2015 alleging this improper action. And for seven years, a law enforcement entity literally allowed it to sit on a shelf somewhere and (it) appears nothing was done,” Nakamoto said.
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2022-06-17T15:35:24+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/i-have-to-pay-my-rapist-child-support-victim-speaks-out/
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BDO USA confirms HIPAA compliance for Sinch security over voice, fax and UCaaS services
CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinch, a leading provider of cloud communications platform solutions for voice, messaging, and emergency services, today announced it has successfully achieved third-party validation of its compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for its security over voice, fax and UCaaS services. HIPAA accreditation was gained through an in-depth security assessment completed by BDO USA.
Achieving this compliance milestone demonstrates that Sinch's administrative, physical, and technical safeguards meet the required standards of control and security for their cloud and remote solution infrastructure, network protection, and operational practices.
HIPAA has established regulatory standards governing the security, privacy and integrity of data requiring vendors encountering this sensitive data to be HIPAA-compliant. The goal of an assessment is to evaluate how compliant an entity is with HIPAA rules and regulations protecting customers by keeping their data safe, protecting providers from data breaches to uphold their reputations, and helping providers invest their time and resources most effectively to assure maximum security.
"We have a solid track record of protecting client data and security to safeguard against potential data breaches," said Maher Rahman, vice president of information security, Voice Business Unit, Sinch. "Completing the security assessment with BDO allows us to continue to maintain the highest standards of cybersecurity and data integrity."
Rahman added, "Achieving this compliance certification allows us to further enhance the security provided to partners and clients who utilize our extensive voice solutions including SIP trunking, voice termination, UCaaS, and fax services. It also expands our current compliance suite related to ISO 27001, ISO 9001, PCI-DSS and SOC 2 Type II reporting across these product offerings."
BDO's rigorous process to evaluate firms for HIPAA certification required Sinch experts to host over a dozen workshops and provide extensive documentation of policies and procedures that decisively attest to HIPAA maturity. The BDO auditors and principals were highly impressed with Sinch process, procedure and documentation, related to handling electronic personal health information (ePHI), and awarded overall rating and individual domain scores among the highest they have issued in past years.
BDO is the fifth largest global public accounting, tax and audit firm internationally employing over 8,500 consultants in the U.S. across 70+ locations. BDO has been performing HIPAA security and privacy assessments for several years with qualified engagement resources that have experience managing HIPAA compliance requirements.
Sinch's leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach everyone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, email, voice and video. More than 150,000 businesses, including many of the world's largest companies and mobile operators, use Sinch's advanced technology platform to engage with their customers. Sinch has been profitable and fast-growing since its foundation in 2008. It is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has local presence in more than 60 countries. Shares are traded at NASDAQ Stockholm: XSTO:SINCH. Visit us at sinch.com.
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2022-06-29T12:04:26+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/sinch-secures-hipaa-compliance-validation-security-voice-fax-ucaas/
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Which ceiling light is best?
Changing up lighting is one of the easiest ways to alter the ambiance of a space. Ceiling lights are popular among consumers because they’re affordable and energy efficient, but with so many options, finding the right one for your home can be a daunting prospect.
The Lithonia Lighting White LED Wraparound Flushmount is a great choice because it’s easy to install and provides at least 50,000 hours of bright LED light.
What to know before you buy a ceiling light
Purpose
The first thing to consider when shopping for a ceiling light is how you intend to use it. Do you need a light for an efficient home office or a comfortable living room? Lighting can have a significant impact on both relaxation and productivity, so think about the following three types of lighting before making a selection. For more information, check out the complete ceiling light buying guide from BestReviews.
Ambient: This type of lighting provides uniform illumination throughout an entire room. Ambient lighting is usually rather warm and nondirectional, so many people like to combine it with other light sources to personalize the ambiance of their space.
Task: Usually found in a kitchen or home office, task lighting provides targeted illumination on a particular space like a desk or a stovetop.
Accent: Similar to task lighting, accent lighting highlights decor like a bookshelf or painting. Accent lighting is only occasionally found in the form of a ceiling light.
Mounts
You can mount ceiling lights in a variety of ways, depending on your design preference and the intended surface area.
Flush and semi-flush: Flush lights only extend a few inches from the ceiling. Semi-flush lights suspend a little more, usually about 6 to 8 inches from the ceiling. Flush mounts are ideal for ceilings less than 8 feet high, while semi-flush mounts are better suited for rooms with particularly high ceilings. Flush and semi-flush mounts are typically used for ambient lighting.
Recessed: These lights mount inside the ceiling itself, so they’re particularly suited for small rooms with low ceilings. Installation is usually costly and complex, so expect to pay more for this type of mount. Recessed mounts are perfect for task lighting and often found in kitchens or workshops.
Hanging: Usually found in the form of a chandelier or pendant, these lights are often stylish or highly decorative and serve as statement pieces in a room. Hanging lights are perfect for task lighting and usually combine with one or two other light sources.
Track: Almost exclusively used for accent lighting, track mounts appear as multiple lights built into a track that runs along the ceiling. The direction that these lights point is usually adjustable to highlight certain items on the wall.
What to look for in a quality ceiling light
Adjustability
If you plan to use a space for a variety of activities, consider a dimmable ceiling light. This feature lets you adjust a room’s illumination with a dial or slider. Since dim lights use less electricity, this kind of ceiling light can also save you money on your power bill.
Motion sensor
Some models come with a motion sensor feature. These lights turn on automatically when they detect movement in the room, making them perfect for a bathroom or basement. You may also want the motion sensor feature for home security purposes.
Certifications
You might come across a ceiling light that has an Underwriters Laboratories or Energy Star certification. These indicate that the product was manufactured to the highest safety and energy-efficient standards. UL tests the safety of consumer products, while Energy Star-certified ceiling lights are guaranteed to use less electricity than other light fixtures.
How much you can expect to spend on a ceiling light
The cost of a ceiling light can vary dramatically depending on the installation, size and type of fixture. You can expect to pay between $20-$150 for a midrange ceiling light.
Ceiling light FAQ
Why is my ceiling light flickering?
A. Flickering usually indicates that something is loose. Try tightening the light bulb or replacing it with an LED light bulb.
What are lumens?
A. A lumen is a unit of measurement used to determine the brightness of a light. Most rooms require 10-20 lumens per square foot.
What’s the best ceiling light to buy?
Top ceiling light
Lithonia Lighting White LED Wraparound Flushmount
What you need to know: This LED flush-mounted light is bright and easy to install.
What you’ll love: This powerful light is much brighter than most fluorescent bulbs, using 2,900 lumens of uniform illumination. The LED light lasts for 50,000 hours, and this fixture is UL-certified to meet safety standards. It’s also Energy Star-certified for efficiency.
What you should consider: The diffuser cover is brittle and can crack or break easily during installation.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ceiling light for the money
Globe Electric Plug-In Hanging Pendant
What you need to know: This affordable hanging light is simple to plug into the wall during installation.
What you’ll love: Stylish and versatile, this pendant light features a timeless design and comes with an adjustable hanging cord. Installation only requires hanging the piece with the provided hooks and plugging it into an electrical outlet.
What you should consider: A high-watt bulb could potentially damage the pendant’s plastic dome.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Westinghouse Industrial Mini-Pendant with Clear Seeded Glass
What you need to know: This stylish pendant light is chic but small.
What you’ll love: This ceiling light boasts an attractive design that features handblown seeded glass and an oil-rubbed bronze finish. The industrial appearance would match well with an Edison bulb and is perfect for a kitchen or reading room.
What you should consider: The light is a bit dim and some users report parts breaking in transit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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Patrick Farmer writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
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2022-07-01T00:33:48+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/reviews/br/home-br/the-best-ceiling-light/
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California (3-1, 1-0 Pac-12) at Washington State (3-1, 0-1), Saturday, 5:30 pm ET (Pac-12)
KEY MATCHUP
Washington State’s “Air Raid” against a California defense that allows 250 passing yards per game. QB Cameron Ward completed 29 of his first 33 passes against Oregon before a fourth-quarter interception.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
California: RB Jaydn Ott ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns on just 19 carries against Arizona for an average of 14.4 yards per attempt. The freshman had runs of 73, 72 and 31 yards. Ott’s yardage was the highest by an FBS player this season.
Washington State: QB Cameron Ward has thrown for 1,102 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 69% of his passes in four games.
FACTS & FIGURES
Cal’s rushing defense ranks 59th in the Bowl Subdivision with 131 yards yielded per game. ... The Cougars’ ground game is last in the Pac-12 at 96.8 yards per game. ... WSU DT Christian Mejia missed the Oregon game because his wife was in labor. The new father will suit up against Cal. ... The WSU defense leads the country with 38 tackles for loss ... WSU receiver Donovan Ollie is second in the conference with 24 receptions.
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2022-09-29T16:21:49+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/washington-state-looking-to-slow-down-cal-freshman-jaydn-ott/2022/09/29/22821a2c-4009-11ed-8c6e-9386bd7cd826_story.html
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Vice President Kamala Harris makes history with tiebreaking votes in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris, who made history as the first woman or person of color to serve as vice president, made history again Wednesday as she matched the record for most tiebreaking votes in the U.S. Senate.
The vote, her 31st, advanced the nomination of Kalpana Kotagal to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The only other vice president to cast so many was John C. Calhoun, who served as vice president from 1825 to 1832.
“It is a moment and I think that there’s still so much left that we have yet to do,” Harris told reporters afterwards.
“My mother gave me great advice, which is that I may be the first to do many things,” she added. “I’m going to make sure I’m not the last.”
Unlike Calhoun, who spent eight years accumulating his total, Harris tied the record in two and a half years. It’s a reflection of her unique circumstances, with a narrowly divided Senate and a sharply partisan atmosphere.
“It really says more about our time, and our political climate, than it does about anything else,” said Joel K. Goldstein, a vice presidential historian. “Our politics is so polarized that, even on the sort of matters that in the past would have flown through, it takes the vice president to cast a tiebreaking vote.”
The occasion was hardly memorable or particularly ceremonial. Harris spent only a few minutes in the chamber, reciting a brief script to record her vote, and then received congratulations from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat.
Under the Constitution, presiding over the Senate and breaking ties is one of the only constitutional duties of the vice president. Schumer described it as an “immense burden,” and he said Harris has “carried out her duties with supreme excellence” in the midst of “all the other demands she faces” in her job.
Harris had expected to get a reprieve from that role after the midterm elections, when Democrats expanded their majority from 50 to 51 votes.
However, circumstances intervened. Sen. John Fetterman, a newly elected Democrat from Pennsylvania, was hospitalized for clinical depression. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat, contracted shingles and was hospitalized as well.
The absences revived Harris’ string of tiebreakers. Earlier this year she helped confirm two federal judges, one in Massachusetts and the other in California.
Both Fetterman and Feinstein have returned to the Senate, but contested nominations can still require Harris’ presence, such as on Wednesday.
Harris did not seem eager to make history with tiebreaker votes when she became vice president. Before taking office, she wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle that “it is my hope that rather than come to the point of a tie, the Senate will instead find common ground and do the work of the American people.”
But tiebreakers swiftly became a core part of her job. The task could prove frustrating at times, limiting her travel and keeping her tethered to unpredictable events on Capitol Hill.
However, it also meant that Harris cast deciding votes on issues like the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9-trillion pandemic relief measure, and the Inflation Reduction Act, which limited the costs of prescription drugs and created financial incentives or clean energy.
“It’s a blessing,” Goldstein said, “because it associates her with some important accomplishments of the Biden administration.”
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Megerian reported from Helsinki. Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2023-07-12T22:47:34+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/07/12/vice-president-kamala-harris-makes-history-with-tiebreaking-votes-senate/
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2023-06-28T05:25:52+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/obituaries/ewing-john/JGT7BA4MRBFYDCORSFHD7NRWXA/
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Changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States’ east and Gulf coasts, especially in Florida, a new study said.
While other studies have projected how human-caused climate change will probably alter the frequency, strength and moisture of tropical storms, the study in Friday’s journal Science Advances focuses on the crucial aspect of where hurricanes are going.
It’s all about projected changes in steering currents, said study lead author Karthik Balaguru, a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory climate scientist.
“Along every coast they’re kind of pushing the storms closer to the U.S.,” Balaguru said. The steering currents move from south to north along the Gulf of Mexico; on the East Coast, the normal west-to-east steering is lessened considerably and can be more east-to-west, he said.
Overall, in a worst-case warming scenario, the number of times a storm hits parts of the U.S. coast in general will probably increase by one-third by the end of the century, the study said, based on sophisticated climate and hurricane simulations, including a system researchers developed.
The central and southern Florida Peninsula, which juts out in the Atlantic, is projected to get even more of an increase in hurricanes hitting the coast, the study said.
Climate scientists disagree on how useful it is to focus on the worst-case scenario as the new study does because many calculations show the world has slowed its increase in carbon pollution. Balaguru said because his study looks more at steering changes than strength, the levels of warming aren’t as big a factor.
The study projects changes in air currents traced to warming in the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of South America. Climate change is warming different parts of the world at different rates, and models show the eastern Pacific area warming more quickly, Balaguru said.
That extra warming sets things in motion through Rossby waves, according to the study — atmospheric waves that move west to east and are connected to changes in temperature or pressure, like the jet stream or polar vortex events.
“I like to explain it to my students like a rock being dropped in a smooth pond,” said University of Albany atmospheric scientist Kristen Corbosiero, who wasn’t part of the study. “The heating is the rock and Rossby waves are the waves radiating away from the heating which disturbs the atmosphere’s balance.”
The wave ripples trigger a counterclockwise circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, which bring winds blowing from east to west in the eastern Atlantic and south to north in the Gulf of Mexico, Corbosiero and Balaguru said.
It also reduces wind shear — which is the difference in speed and direction of winds at high and low altitudes — the study said. Wind shear often decapitates hurricanes and makes it harder for nascent storms to develop.
Less wind shear means stronger storms, Balaguru said.
Overall, the steering current and wind shear changes increase the risk to the United States, Corbosiero said in an email.
Corbosiero and two other outside scientists said the study makes sense, but has limits and is missing some factors.
It doesn’t factor in where storms are born, which is important, and the study assumes a global trend toward more El Nino events, said Jhordanne Jones, an atmospheric scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and Purdue University’s Climate Extreme Weather Lab. Most climate simulations project more El Ninos, which is a natural warming of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide and dampens Atlantic hurricane activity. But recent observations “suggest a more La Nina- like state,” she said.
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2023-04-07T18:15:38+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/study-says-warming-may-push-more-hurricanes-toward-us-coasts/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news
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NEW YORK (AP) — A writer who accused former President Donald Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room intends to file another lawsuit against him under a new New York law letting sexual assault victims sue over attacks that happened decades ago.
A lawyer for the columnist, E. Jean Carroll, notified a federal judge of her intent to sue in an August letter entered in the public record Tuesday. The suit would allege sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
In the letter, the lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, also said she plans to depose Trump in the defamation case that Carroll already had pending against the former president. The deposition would have to occur by Oct. 19, when discovery in the case must be completed for a planned February trial.
Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In an Aug. 11 letter to the court that was also posted in the public file Tuesday, she objected to the new lawsuit.
Habba wrote that letting Carroll file the new claim now “would be extraordinarily prejudicial” to Trump, given the looming trial deadlines in the defamation case.
“To permit Plaintiff to drastically alter the scope and subject matter of this case at such time would severely prejudice Defendant’s rights. Therefore, Plaintiff’s request must be disregarded in its entirety,” Habba said.
Kaplan declined to comment.
Carroll, a longtime advice columnist for Elle magazine, wrote in a 2019 book that Trump raped her during a chance encounter at a Bergdorf Goodman store in the mid-1990s. Trump denied it and questioned Carroll’s credibility and motivations.
Because the alleged attack happened so long ago, Carroll would ordinarily have missed legal deadlines to sue Trump. So she initially sued him instead for defamation, saying he smeared her reputation while denying the rape allegation.
Last spring, however, New York lawmakers passed the Adult Survivor’s Act, which provides a one-year “look back” that enables adult survivors of sexual attacks to bring civil claims when they otherwise would be barred.
The law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in May, was modeled after the Child Victims Act, which provided a similar window to bring lawsuits for people who had been sexually assaulted when they were children. That law expired a year ago.
A deposition would require Trump to answer questions from Carroll’s lawyers under oath about her allegations. Carroll’s legal team in February had said they were willing to skip a deposition in order to get the lawsuit to trial more quickly. Kaplan, in her letter to the court, said she now needed to question Trump because his lawyers had turned over so few documents relevant to the case.
In her letter to the court, Habba made no mention of the plans to depose Trump, but she did complain that Kaplan’s letter was “filled with misrepresentations and inflammatory statements.”
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2022-09-21T12:07:04+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-trump-rape-accuser-plans-suit-under-new-ny-survivors-law/
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CLEVELAND (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had season highs of 30 points and 12 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 29 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 129-124 on Sunday night.
All-Star point guard Darius Garland scored 27 of his NBA season-high 51 points -- and made six of his career-best 10 3-pointers -- in the fourth quarter for the Cavaliers, who trailed 99-75 late in the third.
Garland's point total surpassed the previous season high set by Ja Morant, who had 49 points for Memphis against Houston on Oct. 21.
Garland, whose 51 points were also a career best, made two free throws with 8.3 seconds left to pull Cleveland within 126-124, but Russell made it 127-124 from the foul line. Kevin Love threw away the subsequent inbounds pass and Taurean Prince made two free throws to lock up the win.
The Cavaliers, who lost their fourth in a row, played without injured All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen. Mitchell was sidelined with a sprained right ankle, while Allen sat out with a sore left ankle.
Russell made 11 of 13 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers, and Towns grabbed 13 rebounds for Minnesota, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Prince had 19 points off the bench and Rudy Gobert added 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Lamar Stevens had 15 points, Evan Mobley grabbed 13 rebounds and Love had 14 points for the Cavaliers. Cleveland lost at home for the first time in five games this season.
The Cavaliers had just 11 players in uniform, including two-way forwards Mamadi Diakite and Isaiah Mobley.
ROCKY RUSSELL
Timberwolves G D’Angelo Russell shot .377 from the field over the first 13 games and is averaging less than 15.0 points for the first time since his rookie season of 2015-2016.
Coach Chris Finch said Russell’s lack of production is a concern, but is not considering moving him out of the starting lineup.
“We’re not going anywhere without D-Lo playing at a much better level for us, but he had kind of a slow start last season, too,” Finch said. “I see his shooting struggles more related to hesitancy, not anything related to his role.”
TIP-INS
Timberwolves: C Naz Reid (illness) missed his second straight game. F Josh Minott and G Wendell Moore Jr. are on G League assignments with Iowa. … Two-way F Luka Garza traveled with the Timberwolves.
Cavaliers: F Dean Wade (right knee soreness) missed his second game in a row. F Dylan Windler (right ankle sprain) and G Ricky Rubio (left knee surgery) have not played this season.
UP NEXT
Timberwolves: Visit Orlando on Wednesday.
Cavaliers: Visit Milwaukee on Wednesday.
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2022-11-14T02:40:36+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Wolves-beat-Cavaliers-129-124-despite-51-points-17582131.php
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Troops who refused COVID vaccine still may face discipline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The military services are still reviewing possible discipline of troops who refused the order to get the COVID-19 vaccine, defense officials told Congress on Tuesday, and they provided few details on how many of those who were forced out of the military would like to return.
Lawmakers expressed frustration with the news, questioning why service members should still face discipline since the vaccine requirement had been rescinded.
Gilbert Cisneros Jr., undersecretary of defense for personnel, told the House Armed Services personnel subcommittee that some service members who disobeyed the lawful order to get the vaccine — and did not seek any type of exemption — were still going through the review process.
“In order to maintain good order and discipline, it’s very important that our service members go and follow orders when they are lawful,” said Cisneros, adding that military services were going through each case to evaluate what should be done.
The vaccine mandate divided Americans and has remained a contentious political issue. More than 8,400 troops were forced out of the military for refusing to obey a lawful order when they declined to get the vaccine. Thousands of others sought religious and medical exemptions.
The Pentagon formally dropped the mandate in January, as a result of legislation signed into law in late December. But a number of discipline cases were pending when the requirement was rescinded.
Cisneros and top officials from the Army, Navy and Air Force told the subcommittee that in some cases troops may have committed other misconduct in addition to the vaccine refusal, so each case was being reviewed.
“What’s the point?” said Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., the subcommittee chairman. “We rescinded the mandate — what’s the point of continuing to review the cases?”
Banks said that a number of lawmakers were “infuriated by the double standard and message you send for rescinding a policy and still punishing them for not taking the vaccine.”
Lawmakers also pressed the defense officials on whether troops who were discharged were being allowed to return to service.
Erik Raven, the Navy undersecretary, was the only one who provided any estimate, saying that “we’ve had single digits in terms of numbers of individuals who have explored the option of returning to service.” It wasn’t clear if those individuals had formally sought reenlistment or merely asked about it.
Raven, along with Gina Ortiz Jones, the Air Force undersecretary, and Gabe Camarillo, the Army undersecretary, all told lawmakers that service members can go through the regular process for reinstatement. In most cases they will need to go to a review board to have their discharge status changed, and then they can seek to reenlist. They would have to meet all other enlistment standards.
Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., said he will push to allow those who were “unlawfully purged, in my opinion, to be reentered into the military with their full benefits, their back pay, and be granted what they should have been given, which is the chance to serve our United States military.”
Any move to provide back pay or other retroactive benefits would have to be addressed through legislation.
Lawmakers also questioned the impact of the discharges on the military, including whether it forced out many pilots. Jones said that only 40 Air Force officers were discharged for refusing the vaccine order, and another 14 opted to retire voluntarily. All the rest were enlisted personnel. Air Force pilots are all officers.
Overall, according to data compiled by the military as of late last year, the Marine Corps leads the services with 3,717 Marines discharged for refusing to follow the vaccine order. There have been 2,041 discharged from the Navy, 1,841 from the Army and 834 from the Air Force. The Air Force data includes the Space Force.
Defense officials have also suggested that in many cases those who refused the order and were discharged were in the very early stages of their military enlistment.
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2023-03-01T00:30:42+00:00
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A conservative lobbying group is planning to push state lawmakers across the country to adopt legislation to shield American companies from “political boycotts.”
The Guardian reported on Friday that the American Legislative Exchange Council will lobby legislators to back its proposal at its States and Nation Policy Summit in Washington later this month.
The plan would require all government entities to include a clause in their contracts with businesses that they will promise to not “engage in economic boycotts.”
The move comes amid strong GOP pushback to financial institutions seeking to distance themselves from industries such as fossil fuels.
“Banks are increasingly denying financing to creditworthy companies solely for the purpose of marketing their environmental or social justice credentials, to the detriment of their clients and shareholders,” the legislation states.
The text of the proposal is written so that a state legislature would only have to fill in the name of their state. It comes after a summer meeting in Atlanta where those present pledged to oppose “woke capitalism,” according to The Guardian.
State attorneys general would be empowered to “examine” any person under oath in relation to a boycott and review any record or document deemed “necessary.”
The Guardian reported that the proposal is based in legislation in effect in more than 30 states to prohibit boycotts of Israel as a result of its actions affecting Palestinians.
The proposal would not affect individuals after several laws preventing boycotts of Israel needed to be amended when courts found legislation impacting individual people violated their free speech rights.
The plan would expand on one that the council introduced earlier this year to try to protect oil companies from shares being sold off in protest of the industry’s role in climate change.
The council did not immediately return a request from The Hill for comment.
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2022-11-11T16:36:33+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/hill-politics/conservative-lobbying-group-pressing-states-to-adopt-laws-protecting-companies-from-political-boycotts/
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The partnership combines Sciwind's expertise in disease biology and clinical development capabilities with SynerK's proprietary conjugate-based siRNA delivery technology and expertise in developing RNAi therapeutics
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sciwind Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies to treat metabolic disease,and SynerK, a leading RNAi therapeutics discovery and development company, announced today that they have entered into a research partnership to jointly discover and develop new therapeutics based on small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology to treat liver and metabolic diseases marked by unmet medical needs.
This partnership will bring together the expertise of the two companies in the discovery and development of innovative therapies against important human diseases. Through this collaboration, the two companies will work together to identify new therapeutic targets that play critical roles in disease biology for a broad range of liver and metabolic diseases and to discover and develop novel siRNA therapeutics against these targets.
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the SynerK team and utilize SynerK's proprietary siRNA technology platform to discover new therapies to treat chronic diseases for which effective treatments are still urgently needed," said Dr. Weidong Zhong, President of Sciwind Biosciences. "This research partnership will provide exciting opportunities for both companies to explore new disease targets or targets that have not been successfully modulated through conventional therapeutic modalities, such as protein or small molecule drugs."
"We are excited to enter into this collaborative research agreement with Sciwind, an industry leader in the discovery and development of innovative therapies for metabolic disease. Sciwind's deep insight and knowledge in disease biology is invaluable for this collaboration as we develop new RNA-based therapeutics to treat diseases that were previously untreatable. SynerK was founded by a team of industry veterans with deep expertise in oligonucleotide-based technology and broad experience across all phases of siRNA therapeutics development. The team has developed a proprietary delivery technology platform demonstrating high delivery efficiency to targeted human cells and a good safety profile both in vitro and in vivo. Using this platform, SynerK has advanced multiple siRNA-based drug candidates with first-in-class or best-in-class potential into preclinical development," said Dr. Wayne Jiang, co-founder of SynerK. "By utilizing our proprietary siRNA technology platforms, we will work with Sciwind team to explore new opportunities to discover siRNA therapeutics to help patients with unmet medical needs."
About Sciwind
Sciwind Biosciences is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering and developing innovative therapies to treat metabolic disease. Its product pipeline consists of potentially first-in-class and best-in-class drug candidates. Sciwind has developed multiple proprietary technologies, including oral peptide and inhaled protein therapeutic delivery platforms and identified a series of drug candidates based on these core platform technologies. For more information, visit www.sciwindbio.com.
About SynerK
SynerK Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing RNA-targeted therapeutics. SynerK has three R&D centers located in Boston, USA, Suzhou and Beijing, China. SynerK's founders are seasoned industry experts in the discovery and development of RNA therapeutics. SynerK aims to build a world-class RNA-target therapeutics company and treat diseases that have previously been difficult or impossible to treat through traditional approaches. For more information, visit www.synerk.com.
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2022-09-27T01:14:23+00:00
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/09/27/sciwind-biosciences-synerk-enter-into-research-partnership-discover-develop-novel-sirna-therapeutics/
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GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Byeong Hun An played well enough in the Scottish Open on Thursday that he had reason to hope he can stick around for more links golf next week.
An ran off four straight birdies early in his round at The Renaissance Club and closed with a 25-foot birdie putt on the tough par-3 ninth hole for a 9-under 61, giving him a two-shot lead over Davis Riley.
An had his best score on the PGA Tour — the Scottish Open is co-sanctioned with the European tour — and it came at just the right time. This is the final tournament for players to try to earn a spot in the British Open next week at Royal Liverpool. The leading three players not already exempt will earn spots.
“It’s one of those days, every shot you hit just has a perfect number,” An said. “Pitched right, how the ball reacted on the greens, everything was perfect. Some of the putts I had were very straightforward putts that I think I left in a good spot. Everything went really well.”
Rory McIlroy had few complaints after taking a two-week break from competition, much of that time without touching a club. He holed an eagle putt and made six birdies to offset a few mistakes for a 64, leaving him tied with Thomas Detry.
“It’s a great start, and I would have taken it before I teed off,” McIlroy said.
Riley played in the afternoon when the wind got a little stronger and took as much pride in his par putts as some of his seven birdies.
Riley already has one eye on next week, his British Open debut. He narrowly missed out last year and clinched a spot when he shot 66 in the final round at Bay Hill, which offered three British Open spots to top finishers.
Riley first came to Scotland in 2014 as part of the Junior Ryder Cup team. That wasn’t on a links course, and The Renaissance Club has only the look of links — it’s not true links soil. It’s still not a bad test for what awaits at Royal Liverpool.
Collin Morikawa credited his experience at The Renaissance Club to helping him win the British Open in 2021. Riley could sense and feel how to flight shots and use the ground.
“It’s so much different than playing golf in the States,” Riley said. “It’s just so much fun, flighting shots, maneuvering it with the wind and playing slopes, a part of the game that I really enjoy.
“As firm as it gets, you can utilize some slopes. That’s the best part about it is there’s a million different ways to hit the shot right and that’s what’s so fun about it. That part today, I enjoyed, and that was a big part of the reason I played well.”
He has been looking for momentum anywhere he can find. His season got off to a slow start until he won the Zurich Classic — the lone team event on the PGA Tour — in New Orleans with Nick Hardy. In his eyes, Riley had his second straight round of 7-under par. He shot a 7-under 65 in the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic two weeks ago.
“I’m just trying to take that and carry it over,” he said. Riley managed just that on a course nothing like Detroit Golf Club in a town nothing like Detroit.
McIlroy is playing the Scottish Open for only the seventh time as a pro dating to 2008. He has yet to finish in the top 10, and he missed the cut at The Renaissance Club in 2021.
“I haven’t had particularly great experiences around this golf course the last couple times I’ve played,” McIlroy said. “But I feel like my game is definitely in better shape than the last couple times I have played The Scottish Open. Great start. Controlled my ball nicely.”
Detry qualified for the British Open in final local qualifying at a links course and referred to this place as his “home garden.”
Max Homa and Tom Kim were among those at 66, while Rickie Fowler was in the group at 67 in his first start since winning in Detroit.
Justin Thomas decided to switch to a cross-handed putting grip on his final nine holes of the Rocket Mortgage Classic (he missed the cut) and stuck with it. The move worked well enough for him to scratch out a 68, joining the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick.
For some players, a warmup for the British Open could be a short one.
Defending champion Xander Schauffele shot even-par 70 and will start Friday outside the cut line. Patrick Cantlay and Jordan Spieth were at 72.
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2023-07-14T18:48:54+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/ap-ben-an-opens-with-61-at-scottish-open-with-hope-for-more-links-golf/
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The number of workers in America who were born outside the U.S. has reached a record high.
That's according to data from the federal Department of Labor Statistics.
Foreign-born workers made up 18.1% of the overall labor force in 2022. That's the highest level recorded since 1996.
About half of these workers are Hispanic, and a quarter are of Asian origin.
The department counts foreign-born workers who are legally admitted as well as those who are undocumented, but did not report a workplace breakdown by legal status.
Data shows these workers are often more concentrated in lower-paying industries like health care, construction, and transportation — due to language barriers, education, and skill requirements.
But foreign-born workers have made significant gains in white-collar professions as well.
It's a trend that's been playing out for years now.
The number of foreign-born people in the American workforce has been rising steadily for decades.
That's largely thanks to sluggish population growth in the United States, plus accelerated retirements among baby boomers in recent years.
But economists note that steady rise dipped during the pandemic, when immigration slowed down substantially.
It left businesses strapped for help — something many are still struggling with today.
SEE MORE: Floridians worry for labor effects of new undocumented migrant law
"We have people who want to work, we have jobs that need to be filled," said Carlos Gomez, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Kansas City. "So why does it take so long? And why is the process not efficient enough to suffice those needs?"
Ever-evolving immigration policies in the U.S. are making things difficult for immigrants to find work in some places.
In Florida, a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis tightens restrictions on people living in the state who are undocumented. While DeSantis says he welcomes legally authorized foreign-born workers, he said those who are not documented are costly in terms of social services. Other critics have argued that immigration drives down wages.
Opponents of tightening immigration worry labor shortages will get worse in the agriculture, construction, and hospitality industries.
"Before this law was passed, they were completely unfilled and people couldn't find people to work," said Felipe Sousa Lazaballet, with the Hope Community Center. "Now what we're looking at, before July 1, people are afraid to go to work. We are seeing construction sites that are completely empty, and people are not showing up to work in the agricultural fields."
But for those who fear foreign-born workers are taking jobs away from native-born workers, the data suggests otherwise.
At certain points last year, there were two jobs available for every job seeker. This year, the unemployment rate remains near a record low.
Without these foreign-born employees in the workforce, immigration experts say consumers will feel the impact where it really hurts — their wallets.
"Our food prices will go up when we don't have anyone picking up the crops," said Samuel Vilchez Santiago, with the American Business Immigration Coalition. "Our housing prices will go up with immigrants not building our homes."
SEE MORE: As summer begins, seasonal workers struggle to find affordable housing
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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2023-05-27T03:49:00+00:00
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ktvq.com
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https://www.ktvq.com/immigrant-workforce-in-the-us-reaches-a-record-high
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street as central banks cranked up interest rates in their ongoing fight against inflation.
The S&P 500 shook off an early decline and was up 0.1% in morning trading Thursday. The majority of stocks in the benchmark index were slipping, but gains from some big technology stocks countered losses elsewhere.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed and the Nasdaq rose 0.1% as of 10:23 a.m. Eastern.
The Bank of England raised its main interest rate by a half a percentage point to a 15-year high of 5%. Banks in Norway, Switzerland and Turkey also raised borrowing rates. The interest rate hikes come a day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress that he believes inflation still isn’t under control.
The Fed held interest rates steady at its June meeting after raising rates aggressively throughout 2022 and into 2023 to tame inflation that had reached record levels. Inflation has been slowly cooling, but the Fed has signaled that it may have to raise rates two more times this year as it tries to push inflation down to its stated goal of 2%.
Powell appeared before before a House of Representatives committee on Wednesday and will appear before a Senate committee later Thursday.
Central banks have been raising interest rates to make borrowing more difficult and slow economic growth in order to stifle inflation. The strategy risks going too far in stalling growth and dragging economies into a recession. Economists and analysts have been warning that the U.S. could slip into a recession before 2023 ends, but resilient consumer spending a strong jobs market have been bolstering the economy.
High interest rates, though, have slowed other parts of the U.S. economy, particularly the manufacturing and housing sectors, and helped cause three high-profile failures in the U.S. banking system. The banking industry remains under pressure, even after the federal government acted quickly to provide support.
Bond yields rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 3.77% from 3.73% late Wednesday.
Benchmarks in Europe fell following the most recent rate increases. Britain’s FTSE 100 slipped 1%. The latest interest rate increase from the Bank of England was more than analysts had anticipated and marked its 13th rate hike in a row in its effort to combat stubbornly high inflation.
France’s CAC 40 shed 1% and Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%.
Markets in Asia were mostly mixed and were closed in Hong Kong and Shanghai for the Dragon Boat Festival, a national holiday.
Wall Street has little economic data in the U.S. to look forward to for the remainder of the week. The Labor Department reported the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, a possible sign that the Fed’s rate hikes are beginning to cool a surprisingly resilient labor market.
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Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed to this report.
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2023-06-22T14:34:02+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-mixed-after-fed-chair-inflation-comments/
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(CNN) — The student accused of killing three University of Virginia football players after a school field trip was denied bond Wednesday during a court hearing in Charlottesville.
According to a witness, suspect Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. shot one of the players, Devin Chandler, while he was sleeping, the Albemarle County prosecutor said. Fellow UVA Cavaliers Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry were also killed.
Wednesday’s hearing also revealed that Jones was charged and convicted of a reckless driving and hit and run in 2021 and had a concealed weapons charge the same year. He received suspended sentences for all of the offenses.
Jones remains in custody in Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, according to online records. He was assigned a public defender until his next hearing in December — a status hearing that will discuss whether Jones has retained private counsel, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney James Hingeley said.
Jones was on a field trip Sunday with fellow UVA students to see a play in Washington, DC, a university spokesperson said.
When the bus returned to the Charlottesville campus, authorities said, the 22-year-old opened fire on the bus, killing Chandler, Davis and Perry.
Jones faces three charges of second-degree murder and three counts of using a handgun in the commission of a felony, UVA Police Chief Timothy Longo Sr. said.
He also faces two counts of malicious wounding, each accompanied by a firearm charge. Two others were injured in the shooting, Hingeley said.
The prosecutor identified the injured as Marlee Morgan and Michael Hollins.
One was in serious condition, and the other has been discharged from the hospital, UVA Health spokesperson Eric Swensen said Tuesday. Swensen did not identify either person.
Hollins, a junior running back on the university’s football team, was intubated but stable Tuesday morning, his family said. CNN reached out to the family of Marlee Morgan.
‘We thought he was going to shoot everyone on the bus’
UVA student Ryan Lynch told CNN affiliate KYW-TV she was on the bus where the shooting took place and saw Jones push one of the victims.
“Chris got up and pushed Lavel,” Lynch said. “After he pushed him, he was like ‘You guys are always messing with me.’ Said something weird like that, but it was very bizarre because they didn’t talk to him the whole trip.”
Then gunfire erupted.
“They just kept coming, more and more gunshots,” Lynch told KYW. “We thought he was going to shoot everyone on the bus.”
But “the shooter just kind of walked or, like, skipped off the bus,” Lynch said.
The Cavaliers are scheduled to play Coastal Carolina on Saturday.
UVA Athletics Director Carla Williams said the athletics department — along with the football team and staff — will decide whether to play.
“We’ll use our best judgment,” she said late Tuesday. “We’ll make a decision soon.”
The rest of the football season is in limbo
UVA’s scheduled game against Coastal Carolina on Saturday has been canceled, the university’s athletics department announced Wednesday.
“The game would have been Virginia’s final home game of the 2022 season,” a statement from the athletics department said.
“A decision if Virginia will participate in its final game of the season, a Nov. 26 (Saturday) date against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, has not been made at this time.”
Jones was subject of a gun-related probe
Prior to Sunday’s shooting, Jones was the subject of a pending case with the university’s judicial council as Sunday’s shooting unfolded, officials said.
“On September 15, in the context of reviewing a potential hazing issue, UVA Student Affairs heard from a student that Mr. Jones made a comment to him about possessing a gun,” said Brian Coy, the university spokesperson.
That person “did not see Mr. Jones in possession of a gun,” and the “comment about owning a gun was not made in conjunction with a threat,” Coy said.
“In the course of their investigation, University officials spoke with Mr. Jones’ roommate, who gave no indication of the presence of any weapons. In the course of their investigation, University officials discovered that Mr. Jones previously had been tried and convicted of a misdemeanor concealed weapons violation in 2021, for which he received a 12-month suspended sentence and a small fine.”
Coy said throughout the investigation “Mr. Jones repeatedly refused to cooperate with University officials who were seeking additional information about the claims that he had a firearm and about his failure to disclose the previous misdemeanor conviction.”
“The Threat Assessment Team escalated his case for disciplinary action” on October 27, Coy said.
The school’s judicial council took over the case, and the results are pending, Longo, the school’s police chief, said.
Jones was also involved in a hazing investigation on campus that was closed because witnesses would not cooperate, Longo said.
Jones is listed on UVA’s athletics website as a football player in 2018 who, as a freshman, did not participate in any games. A UVA spokesperson told CNN Jones had a pre-existing injury that prevented him from playing on the football team in 2018.
Jones went through medical treatment and rehabilitation during his time with the team and was only a member of the team for one season, the spokesperson says.
“What I do know is the young man was a student beginning in 2018 and was a walk-on for one semester with our football program,” Williams said Tuesday.
‘We’re going to celebrate their lives’
On Tuesday, UVA football head coach Tony Elliott spoke publicly for the first time since the shooting. He described the days following the attack as a nightmare.
“I’m ready for somebody to pinch me and wake me up and say this didn’t happen,” Elliott said, adding that Tuesday “was much better, we were able to transition from the pain to finding a little bit of joy in celebrating the lives of Lavel, D’Sean and Devin.”
The deaths of players Chandler, Davis Jr. and Perry left three enormous holes on a team that felt more like family than anything, the coach said. He went on to describe them, calling Chandler “the life of the party,” Davis “the big man on campus” and Perry “the quiet guy everyone wanted to know about.”
Elliott commended the strength of his team and staff for coming together and being able to process the shooting. Elliott said the team has inspired him to keep pushing forward. At the same time, he said staff has made it their mission to ensure the team had all the resources they need and that no one went into isolation.
“The message to the team is we’re going to celebrate their lives going forward and the impact that they’ve made thus far and the legacy that they’re going to be a part of helping us establish going forward,” Elliott said.
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2022-11-16T19:34:19+00:00
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wishtv.com
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https://www.wishtv.com/news/suspect-accused-of-killing-3-university-of-virginia-football-players-is-denied-bond-as-new-revelations-emerge/
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IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charmsori Edison NFT has partnered up with South Korea's Thomas Edison Science Museum, to sell the original 1913 electric vehicle built by Thomas Edison, as one of their physical NFT assets.
Edison LightX, or more officially known as Charmsori Edison Club, introduces a refreshingly unique idea to the NFT space incorporating historical American figure, Thomas Edison, driving their NFT project.
Started by the web3 start-up company, Luckmon, located in Irvine, California, they announced on their Twitter page that they will be including physical assets alongside the purchase of 10 of their exclusive Legendary NFTs released on their minting date, August 17th. The physical assets included in the purchase of the Legendary NFTs will be none other than the original light bulbs patented by the late Thomas Edison himself.
What does this mean? This means that Legendary NFT holders of the Edison LightX NFTs will have official ownership to their very own original light bulb dating back to the 1880s. But this isn't the biggest news yet.
According to David Son, CEO of Luckmon, he states, "This is something we've been working on with our partners, Morrowbogi, and the Director of Charmsori Edison Museum for quite some time. Director and President Son Sung-mok [Charmsori Edison Museum] has agreed to sell 10 of Thomas Edison's original light bulbs physical assets with 1 to 1 NFT's. Physical NFT is a certification of ownership in which you own the real physical version of property assets. Recently, he's also decided to work with us on allowing us to auction the original Edison electric vehicle as a physical asset alongside the Edison LightX project."
That's right. Charmsori Gramophone Museum and Edison Science Museum's Director, Son Sung-mok, has agreed to auction the rare 1913 electric battery car vehicle invented by Thomas Edison in affiliation with the Charmsori Edison Club NFT project.
During Edison's era, he was inspired by his junior colleague, Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motors Company), to create his own vehicle using an alkaline storage battery powering its motors. It was during this time that Edison created 3 electric vehicle prototypes. Over the last century, one of the three prototypes vanished, leaving behind two. Director Son owns one of two total Thomas Edison battery powered vehicles in the world with the additional caveat of having the only existing companion charging station. The other is on display at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan.
Director Son Sung-mok of the Charmsori Gramophone Museum and Edison Science Museum states that his reasoning behind auctioning the electric vehicle is due to undisclosed reasons but he wishes to continue reminding the world of Thomas Edison's work and the impact that he's made in modern technology, including the auto and electric vehicle industry.
The lone 1913EV integrating with the NFT space would be the vital reminder to the burgeoning tech industry that we know of today
The story behind Director Son's collector's journey is a remarkable one. He states in Luckmon's blogpost that, "It involved traffic accidents, being robbed, kidnapped and shot." He continues by reminiscing on the memories and impact Thomas Edison's work left in his life.
In recent news, Mercedes-Benz sold one of the world's most valuable automobiles, the 1955 300SLR Uhlenhaut coupe, to a private collector at a private auction for a record $143 million in May of this year. This would be a world record for the costliest automobile ever sold.
"The 300SLR Uhlenhaut coupes are milestones in sports-car development and key historical elements that have shaped our brand," stated Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Källenius,"The decision to sell one of these two unique sports cars was taken with very sound reasoning—to benefit a good cause . . . With the Mercedes-Benz Fund we would like to encourage a new generation to follow in Rudolf Uhlenhaut's innovative footsteps and develop amazing new technologies, particularly those that support the critical goal of decarbonization and resource preservation."
The previous record holder for most expensive automobile sold was the 1963 Ferrari 250GTO, which WeatherTech founder and CEO David MacNeil acquired in 2018 for $70 million.
Will it just be a matter of time before American auto companies start bidding numbers for Edison's vehicle?
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2022-07-27T16:46:43+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/07/27/thomas-edison-nft-project-announces-rare-1913-electric-vehicle-up-auction/
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SALEM, Ore. – When U.S. Forest Service personnel carried out a prescribed burn in a national forest in Oregon on Oct. 13, it wound up burning fencing that a local family, the Hollidays, uses to corral cattle.
The crew returned six days later to restart the prescribed burn, but the flames then spread onto the family's ranch and resulted in the arrest of “burn boss” Rick Snodgrass.
Repercussions of the singular incident in the remote corner of eastern Oregon have reached all the way to Washington, D.C., where Forest Service Chief Randy Moore denounced the arrest. But the ranching family is applauding Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley's actions.
“It was just negligence, starting a fire when it was so dry, right next to private property,” said Sue Holliday, matriarch of the family.
The incident has once again exposed tensions over land management in the West, where the federal government owns nearly half of all the land.
In 2016, that tension resulted in the 41-day occupation by armed right-wing extremists of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in adjacent Harney County to protest the imprisonment of two ranchers, Dwight Hammond and his son Steven, who were convicted of arson for setting fires on federal land.
In a telephone interview, Tonna Holliday, who owns the sprawling ranch along with her siblings and their mother Sue, said whoever was responsible for burning up to 40 acres (16 hectares) of their property should face justice.
“How can the Hammonds be held accountable but the United States Forest Service not be held accountable when it’s the same thing?” Holliday said.
However, the Hammonds were convicted of felony arson for intentionally setting fires on federal land, including a fire set to allegedly cover up their slaughter of a herd of deer. Snodgrass is being investigated for alleged reckless burning, a misdemeanor.
The practice of mechanical thinning and prescribed fires in overgrown forests is credited with saving homes, for example during a 2017 wildfire near Sisters, Oregon. But some efforts have gone terribly awry, including causing the largest fire in New Mexico's history earlier this year. Several hundred homes were destroyed, livelihoods of the rural residents were lost and water supply systems were compromised.
The federal agency acknowledged in a review that it failed to consider the historic drought and unfavorable spring weather conditions as fire managers attempted to reduce flammable undergrowth in northern New Mexico.
Moore said following the review that the agency must account for its actions. This week he told Forest Service workers that he's got their backs.
“Prescribed fire is a critical tool for reducing wildfire risk, protecting communities, and improving the health and resiliency of the nation’s forest and grasslands,” Moore said on the Forest Service website. “I will aggressively engage to ensure our important work across the country is allowed to move forward unhampered as you carry out duties in your official capacity.”
Forest Service spokesman Jon McMillan said the fencing that was burned on Oct. 13 has already been repaired.
“We regularly plan and conduct prescribed burns in areas with allotments fences and it’s standard practice to fix any fence posts damaged by the burn,” he said.
Over the past dozen years, prescribed fire has accounted for an average of 51% of the acreage of hazardous fuels reduction accomplished, or an average of 1.4 million acres per year, the Forest Service says.
Grant County covers 4,529 square miles (11,730 square kilometers) — four times the size of Rhode Island — and is studded with forests and mountains, blanketed by grasslands and high deserts. Only 7,200 people reside there, many tracing their Oregon roots back to wagon train days. The Hollidays and other ranchers used to drive hundreds of cattle annually through the nearby town of John Day, in scenes reminiscent of the Old West.
The Holliday ranch covers more than 6,000 acres (2,400 hectares) and has about 1,000 head of cattle. This time of year, before the snow falls, the cattle are being driven from the family's grazing allotments in the Malheur National Forest onto a large pasture holding area, and then onto the ranch.
On Oct. 19, dark gray smoke from the prescribed fire loomed over some of the cattle as they grazed in the pasture. Soon enough, the fire jumped onto the Holliday's ranch. It burned large stands of ponderosa pines that Tonna Holliday's uncle, Darrell Holliday, said he helped plant two decades ago.
Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter on Tuesday defended the arrest of Snodgrass, who was handcuffed and taken to the county jail before being conditionally released. Carpenter said an investigation into the case could last for weeks or even months and that once it’s completed, he'll decide whether to charge Snodgrass.
The Hollidays say they want justice done.
“We’re just standing up for what we believe in, and this is our land," Tonna Holliday said. "And that’s really what it comes down to.”
She dissociated the family from extremists like Ammon Bundy, who led the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge takeover. The Bundy family has a history of opposition to the federal government. Bundy's father had refused to pay federal cattle grazing fees in Nevada, leading to an armed standoff there in 2014.
“The Bundys, they were extreme,” Holliday said. “They didn’t pay their grazing fees. We believe in paying off grazing fees, running our cows out there responsibly, working with our range management and doing it that way.”
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2022-10-27T19:29:24+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/national/2022/10/27/burn-boss-arrest-inflames-western-land-use-tensions/
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – Medical associations and lawmakers say limb amputations are on the rise in the United States and note that minorities are treated with amputations at a much higher rate than white Americans.
Now, lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to tackle peripheral artery disease which often leads to limb amputation.
“There are close to 200,000 PAD patients who lose limbs to this disease every year,” Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) said.
Diabetes is one of the major risk factors leading to PAD and amputation.
“In this country, a limb is amputated due to diabetes every 3.5 minutes,” Darryl Heggans of the American Diabetes Association said. “Diabetes related amputation rates are 75% higher today than they were just a decade ago.”
Alarmingly, the National Institutes of Health found Black and Hispanic Americans are amputated at about twice the rate of white Americans.
Through the ARC Act, lawmakers hope to reduce amputations.
“It is preventable, people do not have to be losing limbs. If we invest in this simple, cost-effective vascular testing the ARC Act would require,” Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) said.
This legislation from Democrats would make PAD screening for Medicare and Medicaid patients free and ensure coverage for some at-risk individuals with private insurance.
The bill would also develop educational programs for patients and health care providers, as Payne notes, “too few doctors who serve minority communities understand the symptoms of PAD to diagnose it properly.”
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2023-06-21T23:08:52+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/lawmakers-propose-resolution-to-reduce-rise-in-limb-amputations/
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
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Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in
the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 80s.
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355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in
the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 80s.
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Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs
in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
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Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs
in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
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Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
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Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the mid 80s.
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Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in
the mid 80s.
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Including the city of Deweyville
355 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s.
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2022-09-28T09:58:32+00:00
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sfgate.com
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Methuen Police Department implements new records management software, CivicRMS, to modernize operations in their department.
METHUEN, Mass., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CivicEye, a leading public safety software provider for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and clerks, announced the successful launch of CivicRMS in partnership with Methuen Police Department, located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
CivicRMS is a cloud-based records management system that equips public safety agencies with the tools they need to manage their data efficiently and serve their communities better. Its innovative features streamline operations, improve workflow, and provide powerful data analytics and reporting capabilities for better decision-making in emergencies.
"CivicRMS will transform the way we manage our records and significantly increase our efficiency," said Sergeant Scott Lever of the Specials Services Bureau at Methuen Police Department. "The platform's advanced features allow us to take a big step in modernizing our operations and help us better serve our community. We are grateful to CivicEye for working so closely with us to understand our needs while providing my team with a seamless implementation process and exceptional customer service."
The department's upgrade to the new system enables them to securely store and manage critical data, including incident reports, arrests, warrants, and more, all in one centralized system. Officers can quickly access and analyze data using robust search capabilities with the platform's user-friendly interface.
"Law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and courtroom officials deserve technology to help enable them in their vital work," said Josh South, Head of Operations at CivicEye. "We're excited to support Chief McNamara, Sgt. Lever, and the entire Methuen team in this partnership."
The company has had a busy start to 2023 as it has expanded into multiple new states, including Texas and Kansas, alongside their growth across the states of Tennessee and Mississippi. CivicEye provides technology to serve the full spectrum of the criminal justice system, from arrest, evidence, prosecution, and municipal courts.
About CivicEye
CivicEye delivers modern, easy-to-use cloud software for law enforcement and prosecutors that helps to enhance daily workflows and improve community outcomes. The CivicEye platform includes Records, Digital Evidence, and Case Management solutions that reduce friction points within and across departments. CivicEye serves over 130 agencies across the United States.
Media Contact:
Adrienne Clarke, marketing@civiceye.com
Sales Contact:
Khristian Gutierrez, khristian@civiceye.com
www.civiceye.com
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2023-06-12T13:09:19+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/06/12/civiceye-public-safety-software-goes-live-methuen-ma-streamline-law-enforcement-records-reporting/
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Final approval given to bill allocating $1.5 billion to broadband expansion in Texas
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Texas lawmakers made the biggest investment for broadband development in state history Sunday with a bill allocating $1.5 billion to an infrastructure fund that is meant to expand internet availability in a state where 7 million people lack access to the service.
The legislation cleared the House and Senate on Sunday and is now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott.
House Bill 9, filed by Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin, would create the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund. The bill is accompanied by House Joint Resolution 125, which proposes a constitutional amendment that would require voter approval to create the fund.
“This represents a historic investment in connectivity infrastructure to meet the technological demands of the future,” Ashby told lawmakers Sunday. “And reaffirms our belief that all Texans deserve access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.”
The final version of the legislation fell short of what Ashby initially proposed. The original bill would have allocated $5 billion to the fund, but the budget approved by the Legislature pared it to $1.5 billion. That is also significantly less than the amount Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the state needed to get fully connected — $10 billion — when he testified at the Capitol earlier this year.
The Broadband Infrastructure Fund will help pay to develop and finance broadband and telecommunications services and 911 services, as well as providing matching funds for federal money from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program, among other items.
Expanding broadband in Texas has been an ongoing mission since the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted disparities in the state. In the 2021 session, the Legislature established the Broadband Development Office, which released its broadband development map earlier this year. According to the map, most urban areas of the state have broadband available, while most rural areas have slow service or none at all.
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This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/28/legislature-broadband-infrastructure-fund/.
The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org.
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2023-05-30T02:23:33+00:00
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krgv.com
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https://www.krgv.com/news/final-approval-given-to-bill-allocating-1-5-billion-to-broadband-expansion-in-texas
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BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune announced today that Healthy.io CEO and founder Yonatan Adiri was named in its inaugural list of 10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health. The list highlights people who are making a meaningful impact in health in their communities or globally through technology, education, awareness, advocacy, research, or development.
"In the past two years our industry experienced a true Marshall Plan moment. Tens of billions of government dollars were invested in free home-testing, delivering a compounding effect that can help rebuild healthcare in an affordable, equitable and humane way," said Adiri. "Our mission is to deliver on the promise of equity and accessibility and to continue to build upon the confidence and trust we were given with FDA clearance and leverage technology to meet people where they are, when they need it."
The list portrays leaders who are "finding creative solutions to systemic healthcare problems, from dramatically lowering the costs of prescription medication, and creating greater access to mental health services for communities of color, to building an easy-to-access opioid addiction recovery program with incredible retention rates. They're business leaders, entrepreneurs, inventors, influencers, educators, and problem solvers."
In July, Healthy.io announced that the company had received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home use of the Minuteful Kidney™ test. This marks the first time the FDA has granted clearance for a smartphone-powered home test to determine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR).
An ACR test is recommended for 75 million Americans at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Until this clearance, the test could only be conducted by a medical practitioner. As a result, 60 million Americans - roughly 80% of at-risk patients - fail to complete their annual test. The FDA clearance allows people to use their smartphone camera to conduct a urine test that identifies a specific protein in the urine called albumin, which is the standard of care for detecting early signs of CKD.
Although 1 in 3 Americans are at risk for CKD, including those with diabetes and hypertension, most don't know they have the condition until it progresses to end-stage renal disease, eventually requiring dialysis and/or a kidney transplant. Early identification and treatment of CKD can slow down or stop kidney damage before it's too late, so it is important to monitor albumin levels for patients who are at risk of CKD.
Healthy.io partners with health plans and providers across the United States and the United Kingdom to integrate Minuteful Kidney™ in their kidney management and prevention programs. This promotes early detection of CKD by allowing patients to take a clinical-grade ACR test at their preferred time and location, with a simple smartphone scan – without any dongles or add-ons. This is the first and only product that allows patients to get immediate results without sending a sample to the lab.
ABOUT HEALTHY.IO
Healthy.io transforms the smartphone camera into a medical device to deliver healthcare at the speed of life. The company's at-home urinalysis and digitized wound care services enable providers and healthcare systems to close gaps in access and care while increasing patient satisfaction. Healthy.io is a global leader in digital health and is a recipient of the CNBC 2020 Disruptor 50 Award, Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies 2020 Award, and the Financial Times 2020 Boldness in Business Award. The company is based in Tel Aviv and has offices in Boston and London.
Media contact:
Garrett Hawkins
Director, Marathon Strategies
Garrett@marathonstrategies.com
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2022-11-16T21:46:35+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/11/16/healthyio-ceo-yonatan-adiri-named-one-fortunes-list-10-innovators-shaping-future-health/
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Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman’s constitutional right to end a pregnancy and instead shifting regulatory powers over the procedure to state governments.
Organizers, led by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, described the Reproductive Freedom Alliance as a way for governors and their staffs to share best practices and affirm abortion rights for the approximately 170 million Americans who live in the consortium’s footprint — and even ensuring services for the remainder of U.S. residents who live in states with more restrictive laws.
“We can all coalesce,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in an interview ahead of a Tuesday announcement. She added that the court’s Dobbs decision that ended a national right to abortion “horrified” and put pressure on governors to act. “This is leveraging our strengths … to have more of a national voice.”
That includes, organizers said, sharing model statutory language and executive orders protecting abortion access, ways to protect abortion providers from prosecution, strategies to maximize federal financing for reproductive health care such as birth control, and support for manufacturers of abortion medication and contraceptives that face potential new restrictions from conservatives.
Lujan Grisham noted the launch comes as a federal court in Texas considers a challenge to the nationwide availability of medication abortion, which now accounts for the majority of abortions in the U.S.
In a statement, Newsom called the effort, which he and his aides spent months organizing, “a moral obligation” and a “firewall” to protect “fundamental rights.”
The group includes executives of heavily Democratic states like California, where voters overwhelmingly approve of abortion rights, but also involves every presidential battleground state led by a Democrat, including Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Tony Evers of Wisconsin.
The alliance has secured its initial funding from the California Wellness Foundation and the Rosenberg Foundation, not-for-profits that often steer money to public health efforts focused on disadvantaged communities.
While the organization is billed as national and nonpartisan, the makeup underscores that abortion access since Dobbs has settled essentially into two Americas that broadly track the platforms of the nation’s two major parties. That means greater access in states controlled by Democrats, tighter restrictions or practically outright bans in those controlled by Republicans.
For example, 22 Democratic-run states have weighed in on the Texas challenge to medical abortions that was filed by many of the same litigant states that worked together to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. A similar contingent of Republican-led states has filed briefs in the Texas case urging a judge to reverse a decades-old approval by the Food and Drug Administration of medical abortions.
Still, Newsom aides said the group would welcome Republicans, though they declined to name any GOP executives that Newsom or other Democratic governors might be recruiting to the consortium. Indeed, a handful of Republican governors support abortion rights broadly.
Lujan Grisham mentioned New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, who has sent mixed messages on the issue. Sununu signed a state budget in 2021 that included a ban on abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy but also said after the Dobbs decision that abortion would remain legal in his state. He endorsed candidates in the November elections who favored further restrictions but also supports adding exemptions to the current law for victims of rape and incest.
Lujan Grisham acknowledged that the alliance cannot make national policy or even impose policy across state lines. But she said there’s practical value in having executives and their staffs have a formal framework to communicate.
She noted that New Mexico lawmakers now are considering how to affirm abortion access with a statute, even though she and others believe the state’s constitution already establishes the right.
“The problem is everyone keeps challenging those constitutional interpretations,” she said. “We’re going to codify equality on abortion rights, reproductive rights and care in as narrow as possible way.” New Mexico’s process, she said, could become a model for other similarly situated states.
Governors’ offices in the alliance also have started working with advocacy groups that back abortion access.
Jeanné Lewis, the interim CEO of Faith in Public Life, a progressive multistate faith-based organization, said having states work together to ensure abortion access is essential as states and federal lawmakers continue to consider bans and deeper restrictions.
“It is important for governors to be in conversations now about shared solutions across state lines,” she said.
Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood Foundation of America, said states should be working together to protect abortion access, especially given the pending Texas case.
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Barrow reported from Atlanta. Mulvihill reported from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Associated Press reporter Holly Ramer contributed from Concord, New Hampshire.
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2023-02-21T23:01:53+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-democratic-governors-form-alliance-on-abortion-rights/
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hearst Television received the 2022 Catalyst Award for their outstanding support of Ad Council public service campaigns over the past year.
The Ad Council's Catalyst Award is awarded to the communications company that best advanced meaningful social change. In 2021, all 33 of Hearst TV stations across the country provided exceptional donated media support to Ad Council campaigns, with especially notable support of Project Roadblock, an annual local broadcast TV campaign designed to reduce drunk driving fatalities throughout the winter holiday season.
The award was given at TVB's Forward Conference 2022, the Television Bureau of Advertising's (TVB) annual leadership conference. After two years of being held virtually, the Forward Conference has returned as both an in-person and virtual event in New York City. The Catalyst Award was presented to Hearst Television during the live Executive Summit.
In 2021, 1,066 local broadcast television stations participated in Project Roadblock and generously supported the Ad Council in this campaign. The initiative gained national reach with participation across all 50 states.
"Hearst's contributions to Project Roadblock last year have helped positively change the lives of Americans across the country," said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. "Their commitment to keeping our roads safe during the holiday season makes them highly deserving of this year's Catalyst Award."
"For nearly two decades, Project Roadblock has successfully leveraged the power of local broadcasting to educate citizens about road safety," said Jordan Weitlieb, Hearst Television President. "Over this time, Project Roadblock has contributed to the reduction in deaths from alcohol-impaired driving. But there is more to do. Hearst Television is exceedingly proud to participate in this effort by NHTSA, the Ad Council and TVB and it's an honor to be recognized for our longstanding support."
Since 2004, Project Roadblock has leveraged local TV stations' donated media during the period between Christmas and New Year's to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. PSAs urge viewers to find a safe ride home instead of driving buzzed, with a focus on reaching adult men ages 21 - 34. The partnership between TVB, the Ad Council, NHTSA and local broadcast television stations is now entering its 19th year.
In 2021, stations secured nearly 125 local business sponsors for Project Roadblock PSAs, amplifying the message from participating stations. The initiative garnered nearly 7,000 detections in local broadcast TV support, valued at an estimated $5.8 million in airtime over the six-day period. In 2021, detections were at its highest over the past four years.
Since Project Roadblock's inception in 2004, local broadcast TV stations across the nation have donated more than $153 million in support.
"TVB congratulates Hearst Television for the 2022 Catalyst Award and their ongoing commitment to enacting positive social change throughout the year. Local broadcasters inform and support their communities day in and day out; we are especially proud of their collaborative industry effort to make roads safer with the Project Roadblock campaign," said Steve Lanzano, President and CEO, TVB.
TVB is the not-for-profit trade association representing America's local broadcast television industry. Its members include television stations, television broadcast groups, advertising sales reps, syndicators, international broadcasters and associate members. TVB actively promotes local media marketing solutions to the advertising community and works to develop advertising dollars for the medium's multiple platforms, including on-air, online and mobile. TVB provides a diverse variety of tools and resources, including its website, to support its members and to help advertisers make the best use of local ad dollars.
The Ad Council is where creativity and causes converge. The non-profit organization brings together the most creative minds in advertising, media, technology and marketing to address many of the nation's most important causes. The Ad Council has created many of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history. Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Smokey Bear. Love Has No Labels. Its innovative social good campaigns raise awareness, inspire action and save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council's communities on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.
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2022-09-22T14:15:07+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/09/22/hearst-television-recognized-winner-ad-councils-2022-catalyst-award/
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YPSILANTI, Mich., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eastern Michigan University Construction Management Alumni Chapter has established an endowed scholarship to honor the late Aishwarya Thatikonda, the EMU graduate killed in the Texas mall shooting. Details are included in the message from the Construction Management Alumni Chapter below:
The scholarship will be available to International students looking to complete their undergraduate or master's degree in Construction Management at EMU. The scholarship is not intended to be need-based or dependent on academic standing but rather to honor an EMU alumna who was taken from us too soon.
Many of you may not have known Aishwarya (Aish) personally. She received her Master's Degree in Construction Management from EMU in December 2020. Tragically taken from this world in the Allen, Texas mass shooting May 6, 2023, Aish was just getting ready to celebrate her 27th birthday.
If you would like to donate to Aish's scholarship, the link to the site is https://www.emich.edu/foundation/give/?fund=02805.
We are pleased to announce that an anonymous donor will match all donations 100% up to $25,000.00. This means whatever gift you may choose to make will be doubled with this matching fund.
If you would prefer to mail a check in lieu of electronic giving, your check may be sent to:
Eastern Michigan University Foundation
P.O. Box 972057
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Please include a notation on your check that it is for the "Aishwarya Reddy Thatikonda Construction Management Scholarship" fund.
Through this scholarship, we hope to honor Aish's memory and show the support and solidarity of the entire EMU community.
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2023-05-16T18:16:45+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/05/16/eastern-michigan-university-construction-management-alumni-chapter-establishes-endowed-scholarship-honor-late-aishwarya-thatikonda/
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CALLISBURG, Texas — Kindness goes a long way.
Three seniors from a North Texas high school are showing what a little compassion can accomplish. Their high school janitor, Mr. James, who is 80 years old, left retirement to begin working again after struggling to pay his rising rent.
"He shared with me his rent within a year has gone up nearly $400, and he just couldn't afford to continue paying without going back to work," Principal Jason Hooper told ABC affiliate KTEN.
"When I saw him in the hall, it broke my heart," senior Greyson Thurman added. "Nobody at that age should be working; they should be living the rest of their life, you know?"
The students started a GoFundMe page for Mr. James to help him out and posted a video on TikTok to spread the news. Their original goal was to raise $10,000 for him.
"Just a little will change his life!" Thurman said in the GoFundMe bio.
The student's heartwarming plea for help has captured the hearts and eyes of many. So much so, the GoFundMe fundraiser for Mr. James has raised nearly $35,000 in three days, so they raised the goal to $80,000. As of Feb. 23, the GoFundMe had shot up to $220,000 from nearly 7,000 donations.
The comment section of the TikTok video is filled with heartwarming comments about how touched everyone is by the students' generosity.
"We did the easy work, all the great people who donated really helped," Thurman responded to one viewer.
According to KTEN, the students said they'll keep the fundraiser going until it slows down.
More Texas headlines:
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2023-02-24T12:10:46+00:00
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newscentermaine.com
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https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/life/heartwarming/texas-janitor-students-raise-money-callisburg-high-school/287-206ec1ec-8fe3-4d3c-a410-8349122913ab
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CAUGHT ON CAM: Deer smashes through bus windshield
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO/Gray News) – It was a close call for a bus driver in Oklahoma when a deer came crashing through the front windshield.
It was a typical start to the morning for LATS bus driver Alisha Sutton. But just two minutes into her morning route, a deer smashed through the front window of the bus and landed inside the vehicle.
“My first reaction was, ‘Did that just happen?’ And I was talking to it, trying to calm him down,” Sutton said.
In shock, Sutton immediately stopped the bus and opened the door so the deer could get out.
Sutton and the deer were separated by a plexiglass door, and she said she knows it could’ve been worse. Sutton was not injured and there were no passengers on the bus at the time.
“I was OK until I watched the tape myself and saw how close it was to ending up in my lap with me,” said Sutton.
Ryan Landers, general manager for LATS, says he was impressed with the way Sutton reacted.
“I love the way and really appreciate the way our driver reacted and how she dealt with the whole situation, I will be perfectly honest, I’m not sure if I would have been able to do that,” Landers said.
Landers said he has never seen anything like this in his entire career and will use this video as a training tool in the future.
“Yeah, she handled it perfectly, and we’re going to use this video for a number of years for training purposes,” he said.
The LATS bus that was damaged in the crash was already repaired and is ready to get back on the road.
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2022-07-26T19:11:22+00:00
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wnem.com
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https://www.wnem.com/2022/07/26/caught-cam-deer-smashes-through-bus-windshield/
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, May 20, 2022
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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
657 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and
Nueces Islands Counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced
swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents
can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-05-21T01:20:32+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-CORPUS-CHRISTI-Warnings-Watches-and-17188342.php
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine claimed to have destroyed bridges and ammunition depots and pounded command posts in a surge of fighting in the Russian-occupied south, fueling speculation Tuesday that its long-awaited counteroffensive to try to turn the tide of war was underway. Russia said it repelled the attack and inflicted heavy casualties.
The clashes took place in the country’s Kherson region, where Moscow’s forces rolled up major gains early in the war. But Ukrainian authorities kept the world guessing about their intentions.
While independent verification of battlefield action has been difficult, Britain’s Defense Ministry said in an intelligence report that several Ukrainian brigades had stepped up their artillery fire in front-line sectors across southern Ukraine.
The port city of Kherson, with a prewar population of about 300,000, is an important economic hub close to the Black Sea and the first major city to fall to the Russians in the war that began six months ago. The port remains at the heart of Ukraine’s efforts to preserve its vital access to the sea, while Russia views it as a key point in a land corridor extending from its border to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized in 2014.
Occupation forces have spoken of plans to hold a referendum on making the Kherson region a part of Russia and have pressured residents to take Russian citizenship and stop using Ukraine’s currency.
Ukraine’s presidential office reported that “powerful explosions continued during the day and night in the Kherson region. Tough battles are ongoing practically across all” of the area. Ukrainian forces, the office said, destroyed ammunition depots and all large bridges across the Dnieper River vital to supplying Russian troops.
The Ukrainian military also reported destroying a pontoon bridge on the Dnieper that the Russian forces were setting up and hitting a dozen command posts with artillery fire.
Russian state news agency Tass reported that explosions rocked Kherson on Tuesday morning — most likely caused by air defense systems.
Alluding to the talk of a major counteroffensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address on Monday that one “won’t hear specifics from any truly responsible person” about Kyiv’s intentions, “because this is war.”
The British said that most of Russia’s units around Kherson “are likely under-manned and are reliant upon fragile supply lines” while its forces there are undergoing a significant reorganization.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov maintained that its forces stood up well and that Ukraine lost hundreds of troops, tanks and other armored vehicles in Monday’s action. His claim could not be independently verified.
Ukrainian independent military analyst Oleh Zhdanov told The Associated Press that “it will be possible to talk about the effectiveness of Ukrainian actions only after large cities are retaken.” He added that Ukrainian forces had breached the first and the second lines of defense in the Kherson region several times in the past, “but it didn’t bring about results.”
“The most important thing is Ukrainian artillery’s work on the bridges, which the Russian military can no longer use,” Zhdanov said.
The war has ground to a stalemate over the past months, with casualties and destruction rising and the population bearing the brunt of the suffering during relentless shelling in the east and south.
In other battlefield reports, at least nine civilians were killed in more Russian shelling, Ukrainian officials said, from the Black Sea port of Mykolaiv to the northeastern industrial hub of Kharkiv, where five were killed in the city center.
Amid fears that the fighting around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant could lead to a catastrophe, a U.N. atomic energy agency team set out on a mission to inspect and safeguard the complex. Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of shelling the area over and over.
Nikopol, a city just across the Dnieper from the plant, again came under a barrage of heavy shelling, local authorities said, with a bus station, stores and a children’s library damaged. And a Russian missile strike targeted the city of Zaporizhzhia, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the plant, Ukraine said.
In other developments:
—The first ship carrying grain from war-torn Ukraine for people in the hungriest parts of the world docked at the Horn of Africa port of Djibouti as deadly drought and conflict grip East Africa. The grain is going to Ethiopia.
—European Union ministers debated ways to ramp up weapons production, boost military training for Ukraine and inflict heavier costs on Russia.
—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country is well prepared to tackle a possible energy shortage because of Russia’s squeeze on European gas supplies. Russia has cut off or reduced the flow of natural gas to a dozen EU countries, raising fears ahead of winter.
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Yuras Karmanau contributed to this report from Tallinn, Estonia.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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2022-08-30T16:55:06+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-eyes-on-kherson-as-ukraine-claims-bold-move-on-russians/
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
6-5-2
(six, five, two)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
6-5-2
(six, five, two)
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2022-06-23T04:51:22+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-game-17259769.php
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New Champions Club Members Recognized for Their Skills and Expertise; Four Planful Customers Recognized for Driving Value Within Their Organization
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced that it has added new members to its Champions Club and recognized its 2022 Customer Award winners in four distinct categories, including Innovation, Impact, Rookie of the Year, and Advocacy.
2022 Customer Award Winners
Planful partners and customers submitted nominations across four categories: Innovation, Impact, Rookie of the Year, and Advocacy. The Innovation category recognizes a customer for their expansive use of Planful in innovative and creative ways. The Impact category recognizes a customer who has made a significant impact within their organization via the use of Planful. The Advocacy category recognizes a customer who has shown broad public support for their value realization with Planful and its solutions. Lastly, the Rookie of the Year category recognizes a new Planful customer who was able to get started, drive adoption, and quickly realize value within the past year. The 2022 winners for each category include:
- Innovation Award: Vail Resorts
- Impact Award: Horizon Therapeutics
- Advocacy Award: Ellucian Company
- Rookie of the Year: Kin + Carta
Planful's Newest Champions Club Members
Planful's Champions Club is an invitation-only program that enables the best and brightest of Planful's ecosystem to promote their skills and expertise to colleagues, peers, and others in the FP&A community. The full list of new inductees into Planful's Champions Club can be found here.
Benefits of being in the Champions Club include exclusive invitations to private networking, educational, and professional development events, as well as access to a powerful network of Planful experts to share expertise, ask questions, and build relationships. Members also receive VIP access to online and in-person events, including Planful Perform.
"Each inductee to our Champions Club and all of our Customer Award winners are Champions of Finance within their respective organization," said Kimberly Simms, Chief Customer Officer at Planful. "They have proven success partnering with departments across their business, and demonstrate the value of collaboration not only within their finance and accounting teams, but with the entire Planful community to share their experiences and help drive product innovation. Our number one value at Planful is our customers - we are proud to recognize them at this year's Perform event."
To learn more, visit the Planful Community.
About Planful
Planful is the pioneer of cloud financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform is used by the Office of the CFO around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and visual analytics. Planful empowers users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1000 customers, including Boston Red Sox, Del Monte, TGI Friday's, and 23andMe, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy across the end-to-end FP&A process. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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2022-05-24T17:48:42+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/05/24/planful-announces-new-champions-club-members-customer-award-winners-perform-2022/
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PITTSBURGH — Damar Hamlin never doubted the Chasing M's Foundation could do big things. He just didn’t exactly anticipate being able to do so many of them so quickly.
Yet it hardly matters. Hamlin is thankful for many things these days, including the seemingly never-ending ripple effects of his near-death experience in Cincinnati in January. Among the biggest is the spike in interest in his foundation.
Chasing M’s has seen its profile rise dramatically in the last six months in lockstep with Hamlin’s recovery. Millions of dollars have poured in. Opportunities that Hamlin thought he’d have to save for down the road are popping up. He’s not trying to let a moment of his good fortune go to waste.
“I wake up every day and think about how I can impact the world in a positive way, that’s what I care about if you take away everything else,” Hamlin told The Associated Press on Friday.
The events and programs that were merely long-term goals a year ago are suddenly already at hand. Hamlin will host his first football camp, for children ages 5-12, at historic Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh’s Southside neighborhood July 7.
On July 9, which has been officially named “Damar Hamlin Day” in his hometown, Chasing M’s will provide free CPR training for hundreds at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s part of a “CPR Tour” that began in Buffalo in early June, Hamlin’s way of trying to give back to the first responders who used CPR to save his life after he went into cardiac arrest in the first quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“I just want to be able to ... take a nation of bystanders and turn them into lifesavers and give them a true superpower,” Hamlin said “To be able to save a life is a true superpower. Instead of people standing by not knowing what to do, I’m just trying to create more people who do know what to do. This weekend specifically, people in my community.”
Chasing M’s also will donate defibrillators to youth sports organizations and assist an all-star high school football game featuring some of the top players in the Pittsburgh area. While the game has existed for several years, Hamlin’s direct involvement, has created more buzz than usual.
For a player who starred at Central Catholic in the city’s Oakland neighborhood before signing at Pitt, it’s an event he knows can have a direct impact on the trajectory of a recruit’s career.
“It was made to give the kids out of Pittsburgh and the WPIAL District and the City League a platform they don’t normally get,” he said. “It’s an area known for football, but it can get overlooked. It looks like we’ve got to believe in ourselves before anyone else will believe in us. This gives everyone the opportunity to be seen.”
Ask Hamlin what he sees for Chasing M’s in the future and he answers immediately. He’s been thinking about this for a long time, ever since watching father Mario do the same in the McKee’s Rocks area where he grew up.
Recreational centers. Programs, both athletic and academic. The list of goals seems to be growing by the day. As does the potential reach of Hamlin’s burgeoning foundation.
“We are trying to make the biggest impact we can,” he said. “That includes connecting with other non-profits (and) seeing how we could collaborate. It’s not even just thinking about five years down the road. We’re thinking about 30 years down the road.”
As much as he thinks about the future, Hamlin makes it a point to try to stay in the moment. He returned to practice with the Bills this month and said he feels “great” but is more focused in the short term on pulling off the kind of weekend of giving back he believes will become an annual thing in Pittsburgh and hopefully elsewhere.
While Hamlin allowed there’s still “a lot of processing” around what happened to him in January, he is trying to take it all in stride. He didn’t anticipate making Chasing M’s imprint expand by achieving the type of celebrity that transcends sports in an instant.
It happened. He’s doing his best to navigate what is in many ways unprecedented waters by using his newfound fame to broaden the number of lives and communities Chasing M’s can reach.
“My (notoriety) came about a different way,” he said. “But we’re here and we’re getting the job done.”
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AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2023-06-30T21:49:19+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nfl/2023/06/30/damar-hamlin-nfl-buffalo-bills-pittsburgh/a7b2e068-1787-11ee-9de3-ba1fa29e9bec_story.html
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The Grover Beach City Council is moving forward with plans to build affordable housing near a busy intersection.
Dozens of affordable housing units are coming to the vacant lot near the corner of 13th Street and West Grand Avenue.
Construction would begin as soon as December.
We are getting a first look at new designs for a 52-unit affordable housing project which are meant to make the development fit better into the coastal feel of Grover Beach.
“The first thing I did was pull color pallets. So, we’re bringing in the ocean, we’re bringing in the sand, we’re bringing in wood,” said David Gibbs, who was brought as the project architect to make the new development look nicer.
Changes include a welcome arch and making the building more prominent by bringing it closer to West Grand Avenue.
“Just all around, we need more housing in California,” said Dalia Flores, who is the project manager.
The proposal calls for studios as well as one-and two-bedroom apartments that will offer affordable housing in the City of Grover Beach.
“So, we’re able to serve a portion of our community that otherwise may not be able to afford that housing,” said Grover Beach Community Development Director Megan Martin.
The project manager says it’s difficult to find a place to build affordable housing in a city that is running out of space.
“We have a great piece of property that we’ve been able to work with the city to get ahold of and we’re excited to bring this on board,” said Flores.
The re-design also includes saving this 100-year-old oak tree that was previously going to be cut down.
“We have, instead, two buildings that allow room for that oak tree to remain. We went out with our arborists, took a look, and scanned it,” explained Gibbs.
The giant oak will provide a shaded area for residents to go outside and relax.
“So, when you have your playground now on the other side of the tree, you’re gonna get fantastic shade for all the kids that are going to be playing there--enjoying, barbecuing, doing their picnicking,” said Gibbs in a presentation to the Grover Beach City Council on Monday evening.
Grover Beach Mayor Karen Bright says the oak tree being saved is likely one of the oldest in the entire city.
The Grover Beach City Council voted to waive development impact fees until a later date to help the developers--which are People’s Self-help Housing and the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo.
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2023-04-11T06:08:56+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/grover-beach-affordable-housing-project-re-designed-to-save-giant-oak-tree
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Hunger has killed at least 700 people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region in recent weeks after the United States and the United Nations paused food aid, local officials and researchers say.
The U.N. and the U.S. first suspended food aid to Tigray in March after the discovery of a scheme to steal donated wheat intended for needy people. They extended the pause to the rest of Ethiopia in early June, affecting 20 million people in need, or about one-sixth of the country’s population.
Tigray’s Disaster Risk Management Commission has recorded 728 hunger-related deaths in three of the region’s seven zones since the food aid was suspended in March. The data is based on information gathered by district officials, said the commission leader, Gebrehiwot Gebregziaher.
“The situation in Tigray is very difficult. Many people are dying because of the food shortage,” Gebrehiwot said.
The figure includes 350 hunger deaths in the northwest zone of Tigray, which hosts thousands of people displaced by a two-year conflict in the region that ended in November. In mid-March, U.S. aid officials found enough food aid for 134,000 people for sale in a local market in Shire, the zone’s biggest town.
Separately, researchers at Mekele University in the regional capital have documented 165 hunger deaths in seven camps for internally displaced people in Tigray since the food aid suspension began. There are over 100 such camps across the region.
The deaths were reported by camp coordinators to the researchers, who are studying people displaced by the recent war. Most of the deaths are of children, old people and people with underlying health conditions, said one researcher, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. He linked the deaths directly to the aid suspension.
A U.N. update published on June 14 said the number of children admitted to hospitals in Tigray for malnutrition rose by 196% between April 2022 and April 2023.
The recent war left 5.4 million out of 6 million people in Tigray reliant on food aid. During the conflict, both sides looted humanitarian supplies and the government restricted aid access, leading U.N. investigators to accuse it of “using starvation as a method of warfare.” A ceasefire signed in November had allowed aid deliveries to resume to the region.
Aid workers have told The Associated Press, which first reported the food aid theft, that senior Ethiopian government officials were deeply involved. The U.S. is refusing to reinstate food aid until they are removed from the aid distribution process and stronger checks are introduced.
Ethiopia’s government dismisses as harmful “propaganda” the suggestion that it bears primary responsibility for the disappearance of aid in Tigray and other regions, but it has agreed to a joint investigation with the U.S. while the U.N.’s World Food Program carries out a separate probe.
Although they have suspended deliveries of food, the U.S. and WFP continue to run nutrition programs for women and children. However, these have been hampered by a lack of funding.
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2023-06-27T14:25:45+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/world-news/ap-international/hunger-kills-hundreds-after-us-and-un-pause-food-aid-to-ethiopias-tigray-region-officials-say/
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels fans rose and roared when Shohei Ohtani walked toward the dugout after a tumultuous Friday night on the mound. The Big A echoed with “M-V-P!” chants for the unique talent who has revolutionized baseball over the last six seasons in Orange County.
The chants and cheers had a melancholy note, however.
Most of those fans were aware this might be their final chance to thank him.
Ohtani’s future has been the talk of baseball all year long, and the forecast isn’t much clearer as the Los Angeles Angels reach the last 10 days before the MLB trade deadline. Ohtani is in the final year of his contract before unrestricted free agency, and the Angels must decide whether to trade their generational superstar for a probable motherlode or risk the possibility of losing him for practically nothing in the winter.
Every serious Angels fan understands the stakes of the next several days — and of the next few months, if the Halos don’t trade Ohtani at the deadline. Ohtani also understands the nature of the current spotlight on him, but the major league home runs leader claimed he isn’t thinking about a potential farewell to his only major league team.
“That did not cross my mind at all,” Ohtani said through his translator Friday of the possibility he had just made his last home mound appearance for the Angels, who will be on the road next week. “Obviously, I’m a part of the Angels at this moment, and I feel like we’re in a decent spot to make a playoff run, so I just try not to really think about that.”
Ohtani said he has no assurances he won’t be traded, and he didn’t acknowledge any discussions about a contract extension. His representatives have previously said he’s likely to explore free agency, increasing the stakes of the Angels’ decision.
It seems Ohtani, his teammates and their fans are all waiting on a move — or no move at all — by Angels owner Arte Moreno and general manager Perry Minasian.
“I’ve never really had any sit-down talks like that,” Ohtani said when asked if he had considered short-circuiting this whole drama by committing to the Angels before free agency. ”I see Perry like once a week in the clubhouse, and we’ve never really had conversations about that.”
Strong arguments can be made on both sides of this debate, and the sheer volume of opinions on the topic has become noticeable even to Ohtani, whose ascetic lifestyle usually limits distractions. He wasn’t at his sharpest Friday night, but he earned his eighth mound win of the year despite allowing four homers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
“We’re in midseason, obviously, and I’m trying to focus on the season and block everything else out,” Ohtani said. “I think we’re in a decent spot to make a playoff run, which is all I’m really focused on at this moment.”
The Angels (50-48) have said they’re unlikely to trade Ohtani, particularly if they’re in the postseason race at the deadline. But their position with 10 days to go doesn’t really help: They’re four games out of the final AL wild card spot with two teams ahead of them, standing precisely on the fringe of contention after a four-game winning streak despite the injury absences of high-priced sluggers Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon.
Ohtani is always careful not to make strong public pronouncements about his future, other than to stress his desire to be on a winning team. The Angels have never been winners with Ohtani, compiling five straight losing seasons since he came stateside while remaining out of the postseason since 2014.
But the drama hasn’t stopped the Angels from teasing their two-way superstar teammate about his uncertain future.
“Around this time of the year, with all the talk surrounding it, we kind of joke around a lot,” Ohtani said of the clubhouse discussions. “But it’s nothing serious.”
Even with the speculation around Ohtani about to reach a peak, the injury-weakened Halos are still fighting and winning — four straight victories and five of six overall. When Ohtani gave up four homers to Pittsburgh, the Angels hit four homers of their own and pitched nearly flawlessly in relief for an 8-5 victory.
“Being able to pick up Ohtani when he’s done that so much throughout the year and throughout his entire career, to be able to help him out today was awesome for all of us,” said Angels newcomer Mike Moustakas, whose three-run homer was his fifth in 17 games since arriving.
If Ohtani is fatigued by the frenzied speculation around him, he isn’t acknowledging it. Manager Phil Nevin didn’t think it played a role in Ohtani’s spotty pitching performance, instead speculating that Ohtani might have been overly fatigued by running the bases four times.
“It’s nothing mental with him,” Nevin said. “He’s the most mentally strong person I’ve ever been around.”
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2023-07-23T02:08:20+00:00
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General Motors is launching a car rental service ... to the Moon
General Motors is looking to make rental cars that are truly out of this world.
The automaker has teamed up with Lockheed Martin to develop a line of Lunar Mobility Vehicles that will provide transportation for manned missions visiting the Moon.
The collaboration aims to have the vehicles ready ahead of the first manned Moon missions of the 21st century, which are currently slated for 2025.
The vehicles are being designed with autonomous driving capability and platforms that can handle carrying humans or gear around the lunar surface.
The solar-powered vehicles can accommodate humans or gear. (GM)
The project is moving forward independently of NASA's Artemis program and is set to go without any government contracts to back it.
GM is using the same "driver-in-the-loop" simulator it employed in the development of the GMC Hummer EV, which halved its time to market to two years.
The system has been programmed with a recreation of a section of the Moon's surface and set to one-sixth of Earth's gravity.
"The things that you would do to make a vehicle good in an off-road environment on Earth are the same things you would do on the Moon, it's just a shift in the numbers," said Jeff Vogt, GM advanced vehicle dynamics lead engineer.
A thruster-equipped platform could potentially reposition the vehicles on the lunar surface. (GM)
A GM spokesperson told FOX Business the idea is that the vehicles will be sent to the Moon ahead of the mission, then made available for lease to any government-led expeditions that visit the Moon, either from the U.S. or other nations.
The vehicles will be recharged using solar power and are being engineered with easy maintenance that should give them a lifespan of about 10 years.
Get the latest updates on this story at FOXBusiness.com.
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A man is charged in McLean County court with what authorities said would be his third driving under the influence offense after a truck he was driving crashed on I-55.
A 50-year-old Normal man was killed in a crash early Tuesday, McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder said.
Bloomberg is reporting that Rivian plans to lay off hundreds of workers, focusing on non-manufacturing jobs. A company spokesperson declined to elaborate.
Something as simple as drinking tap water is exposing millions of Illinoisans to toxic chemicals that build up in human blood, cause cancer and other diseases and take years to leave the body.
Southbound Veterans Parkway in Bloomington was shut down for over an hour Sunday after a pickup truck hauling equipment flipped on its side.
The Normal Police Department is investigating reports of gunfire Saturday night at an apartment complex close to Illinois State University.
"Our team is the core of Rivian and we are working to be as thoughtful as possible as we consider any reductions," RJ Scaringe wrote in a message to Rivian employees.
The event will be hosted at the former site of Green Gables, 25424 N. 1750 East Road, Hudson, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. this Saturday, July 16. Tickets are $20, and children ages 13 and younger get in free.
A carp disease in Lake Bloomington has resulted in a large number of dead fish, city officials said Tuesday.
A woman from Bloomington faces charges of possessing a firearm as a felon, along with several other felony charges.
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2022-07-15T10:09:19+00:00
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There have been about 7,200 rounds played at the Honda Classic since it moved to PGA National 17 years ago.
Only two of those were better than the one turned in Friday by Chris Kirk.
Kirk shot an 8-under 62 in the second round, moving him to 9 under for the week and one shot behind Justin Suh (64) at the tournament’s midway point. Kirk had an eagle and six birdies, hitting 16 greens and taking advantage of no wind blowing in the morning — very rare for PGA National.
“Usually we’re playing for 15-, 20-plus yards of hurt going into the wind shots, and 15, 20 yards of help on downwind shots,” Kirk said. “It’s really difficult to get those just right when it’s really windy. But today there was hardly a breath most of the round, and so it became a little bit more target practice.”
Suh had four consecutive birdies on holes 8 through 11, rolling in putts from 5, 15, 25 and 30 feet in that span, to post a 36-hole total of 10-under 130.
“I think we’ve been trending in the right direction,” Suh said. “Every week I’ve been improving and just certain spots, and I think it’s gratifying just to see the progressive work pay off.”
There was no shortage of players taking dead aim. Ryan Gerard (63) and Ben Taylor (65) were tied for third at 8 under. Ben Martin (64), Eric Cole (66) and Brice Garnett (64) were all another shot back.
“Anything around here around that par or below, you can’t be too upset about,” said U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson, who celebrated his 47th birthday with a 67 to get to 5 under for the week.
Gerard was a Monday qualifier. This is only his second PGA Tour event as a pro, and his first made cut.
“I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else,” Gerard said. “This is my dream ever since I was a little kid, just playing PGA Tour events. I’m still on the road there, not officially made it yet, but I just really enjoy playing golf. I love everything about it. I love the competition. I love challenging myself. I love playing against the best players and seeing how I stack up.”
Shane Lowry shot his second consecutive 68, highlighted by a 57-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th — his ball staying on-line even after rolling over another player’s coin on its way to the hole.
Two players on the cut line couldn’t finish the final hole of their second rounds because of darkness. Brett Drewitt had 112 yards remaining after two shots on the par-5 18th; Pierceson Coody did not play the par-4 9th. Par or better will get them both to the weekend; bogey or worse will keep them from making the cut.
They were scheduled to resume their rounds Saturday morning.
DIVOTS: The only sub-62 rounds at the Honda since it moved to PGA National came from Brian Harman (2012) and Matt Jones (2021). Tiger Woods had a final-round 62 in 2012 at PGA National and finished tied for second, two shots back of Rory McIlroy. … Kyle Stanley hit his tee shot on the par-3 15th into the water, took a drop, then holed out with a wedge from 95 yards for par. … Jhonattan Vegas tapped in for birdie on 18 and made the cut on the number at 1-over 141. … Defending champion Sepp Straka had two birdies and 16 pars Friday. He’s 3 under. … Joseph Bramlett and Billy Horschel both shot 65 on Thursday to be in a tie for the lead; both shot 73 on Friday.
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2023-02-25T06:49:43+00:00
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products, between February 9, 2018, and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), against Celsius Network LLC ("Celsius"), Celsius Lending LLC, Celsius KeyFi LLC (collectively, the "Celsius Entities") and its executives Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi "Daniel" Leon, David Barse, and Alan Jeffrey Carr (together, "Defendants"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 13, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling non-exempt securities without registering it. The complaint alleges that Celsius and Individual Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by also participating in Celsius' failure to register the Celsius Financial Products. The complaint alleges that the Defendants violated provisions of the New Jersey Common Law by possessing the monetary value of Celsius Financial Products of inflated value which rightfully belongs to the Plaintiff and members of the Class.
Also according to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by carrying out a plan, scheme, and course of conduct that Celsius intended to and did deceive retail investors and thereby caused them to purchase Celsius Financial Products at artificially inflated prices; endorsed false statements they knew or recklessly should have known were material misleading, and they made untrue statements of material fact and omitted to state material facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading.
To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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EXPLAINER: A look at the Kevin Spacey-Anthony Rapp trial
The second week of Kevin Spacey’s #MeToo-era trial starts Tuesday in New York — but no criminal charges are involved.
Stage and screen star Anthony Rapp has sued Spacey, accusing him of assault, battery and intentionally inflecting emotional distress when Rapp was 14. The trial opened with jury selection Thursday in Manhattan.
Video above: Anthony Rapp discusses why he came forward to accuse Kevin Spacey
Here's what to know about Spacey, Rapp, the lawsuit and the case so far.
What allegations against Kevin Spacey are involved in this lawsuit?
Rapp said he attended a party at Spacey’s Manhattan apartment in 1986, when he was 14 and acting in the Broadway play “Precious Sons.”
At the end of the night, an inebriated Spacey allegedly picked Rapp up, placed him on his bed and climbed on top of him. Rapp said the then-26-year-old Spacey held him down tightly, but he was able to get away and left the apartment.
"I was pinned underneath him. I didn’t know what to do,” he testified last week.
Rapp filed the lawsuit in 2020 and is seeking compensatory and punitive damages up to $40 million. He is due to continue his testimony Tuesday.
Who is Anthony Rapp?
Rapp is an actor who made his Broadway debut at 10. He later starred on Broadway in “Six Degrees of Separation,” “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” and had a breakout originating the role of Mark Cohen in the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent.” His screen credits include “Adventures in Babysitting,” “Dazed and Confused” and currently the Paramount+ series “Star Trek: Discovery.”
He was the first man to publicly accuse Spacey of inappropriate sexual advances, in 2017.
What does Spacey say about Rapp's allegations?
After the allegations were made in 2017, Spacey posted on Twitter that he didn’t remember the Rapp encounter.
“But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior,” he said.
Spacey had never disclosed his sexuality before but said Rapp’s story encouraged him to come out as a gay man. Many observers thought it was an odd time for Spacey to address his sexuality or even saw his revelation as an attempt to deflect blame.
Spacey’s attorneys said in a legal filing that Rapp’s “allegations are, quite simply, false and never occurred.”
On Thursday, a Spacey lawyer suggested that Rapp filed the suit because he is angry about his own stalled career.
"He grew bitter about not getting parts as an openly gay man,” Jennifer L. Keller said. His team also proposed the allegations were the product of a young actor’s inability to tell the difference between real life and a scene he played on Broadway eight times a week.
What other legal battles does Spacey face?
In the United Kingdom, Spacey faces charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago. He pleaded not guilty in July during a hearing at London’s Central Criminal Court. He is expected to go on trial there next year.
In a separate case, a Los Angeles judge ruled in August that Spacey and his production companies must pay the producers behind the Netflix series “House of Cards” close to $31 million because of losses incurred by his 2017 firing for what the streaming giant said was the sexual harassment of crew members.
What about other allegations against Spacey?
Several people have accused Spacey, but the legal record is mixed. The late Scandinavian writer Ari Behn, once married into the Norwegian royal family, accused Spacey of groping him at a Nobel Peace Prize concert but apparently never pursued legal action. Spacey didn't comment on the allegations.
The only U.S. criminal case brought thus far against Spacey ended with prosecutors in Massachusetts dropping indecent assault and battery charges after the accuser refused to testify about a missing cellphone the defense said was key to the case. The accuser, who said Spacey had groped him at a Nantucket bar, also dropped a lawsuit.
A massage therapist in Los Angeles had also sued, accusing Spacey of sexual assault, but the lawsuit was dropped after the accuser died, The New York Times reported.
Rapp had originally filed the lawsuit alongside an anonymous plaintiff known as C.D. who also accused Spacey of assaulting him when he was 14. C.D. was removed from the case after a judge ordered him to reveal his identity.
What are Spacey and Rapp doing now?
Spacey — who, after the allegations broke, was notoriously edited out of the already finished “All the Money in the World” and replaced by Christopher Plummer as J. Paul Getty — has recently reemerged from Hollywood exile with appearances in several films, including the thriller "Peter Five Eight," the historical drama "1242 — Gateway To The West" and the Franco Nero-directed drama "The Man Who Drew God."
Rapp is filming the fifth season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” had his film “Scrap” just released and has toured with his one-man show, “Anthony Rapp: Without You,” about grief, hope and triumph. He has spoken up on behalf of #MeToo victims.
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Associated Press journalist Larry Neumeister contributed from New York.
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2022-10-11T14:36:30+00:00
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wisn.com
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STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $24.6 million.
On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 22 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 84 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 81 cents per share.
The packaging products supplier posted revenue of $1.46 billion in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.55 billion.
For the year, the company reported profit of $340.8 million, or $3.07 per share. Revenue was reported as $6.41 billion.
For the current quarter ending in March, Silgan expects its per-share earnings to range from 75 cents to 85 cents.
The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.95 to $4.15 per share.
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2023-01-25T00:26:02+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/silgan-q4-earnings-snapshot-17739685.php
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Matt Long, General Manager, and Ave King, Head of Compliance, Hired to Scale Asia Pacific Growth as Company Announces Launch of OTC Derivatives Trading Business across APAC
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FalconX, the most reliable digital assets prime brokerage for the world's leading institutions, today announced expansion of its services into Singapore. Matt Long has joined FalconX as General Manager and Ave King as Chief Compliance Officer, both based in Singapore. Alongside these key executive hires, FalconX is also launching its OTC derivatives business in Singapore to service institutional clients across APAC, augmenting its leading position in the United States as the first and only CFTC-registered cryptocurrency swap dealer also registered with the National Futures Association (NFA).
The international expansion follows a year of significant growth for the company, closing out 2022 with an $8 billion valuation after a $150 million Series D funding round led by B Capital and GIC, the sovereign wealth fund of Singapore.
Singapore is an ideal regional hub for the organization as FalconX continues to invest in the future of digitized finance. Singapore is well-positioned as a major digital assets hub, is central to global capital and asset management flows and is the 4th most "crypto ready" city in the world, following London, New York, and Dubai.
"Expanding internationally to Singapore is a strategic move, as it's known globally for its heavy investment in the future of blockchain and digital finance," said CEO Raghu Yarlagadda. "With Matt and Ave at the helm, the Singapore team is poised to accelerate FalconX's growth in APAC as we continue to shape the future of finance on a global scale."
FalconX's momentum continues to be driven by demand from a diverse range of institutional market participants, including some of the world's largest financial institutions, hedge funds, asset managers, venture capital firms, payment providers, family offices and investment applications.
"Our goal is to provide Singapore and APAC institutions access to our world-leading expertise in digital asset OTC derivatives and as we seek to obtain the appropriate licenses in Singapore and across APAC, deliver the complete FalconX prime solution which includes access to the world's deepest pools of spot liquidity, staking, credit, portfolio margining, reporting and risk management," said Long.
Long's Hiring Further Establishes FalconX as Global Leader in Digital Assets
As the financial services industry increasingly shifts toward digital asset transformation, FalconX has created the most comprehensive prime brokerage infrastructure, enabling institutions safe, efficient and scalable access to digital asset markets while paving the way for traditional assets to be tokenized. The addition of Long, who will help grow the business in Singapore and the greater Asia-Pacific region, signifies the increased demand from institutional customers globally for a prime broker with a comprehensive product suite.
Long brings over 20 years of experience across digital assets, traditional financial markets and technology and investing in disruptive businesses. Immediately prior to joining FalconX, Long was Managing Director and Head of Prime Brokerage and SaaS at institutional digital asset platform OSL. He has also run traditional finance sales, trading, derivative and asset management businesses globally, with specific expertise in APAC markets.
FalconX Increases Focus on Regulation With Hiring of King
As institutional investors increasingly seek the surety of dealing with trusted and regulated counterparty, Ave King joins as Chief Compliance Officer, APAC, to manage compliance across international entities including securing relevant regulatory licenses, where appropriate. King will play a key role in continuing to build out the global regulatory compliance and AML program. King has more than 20 years of experience and prior to joining FalconX, King held roles at Bitstamp, Coinbase, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan.
In 2022, FalconX became the first and only cryptocurrency swap dealer registered with the National Futures Association (NFA) in the U.S. and one of the first crypto-focused Primary Level Members of the International Swaps & Derivatives Association (ISDA).
About FalconX
FalconX is the largest, most reliable prime brokerage for the world's leading institutions. We provide the most comprehensive access to the deepest global digital asset liquidity. Through our prime brokerage platform, FalconX 360, investors unlock and scale returns faster and more efficiently than any other platform. Our 24/7, dedicated team for account, operational and trading needs enables investors to navigate dynamic markets around the clock. The company is backed by investors including Accel, Adams Street Partners, Altimeter Capital, American Express Ventures, B Capital, GIC, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Thoma Bravo, Tiger Global Management and Wellington Management. FalconX has offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Chicago, Bengaluru, Singapore and Malta. For more information visit falconx.io or follow on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Since using your feet is such an integral part of your life, when a foot problem strikes, it can really derail your whole body.
Common foot problems are not only aggravating, they can be costly. For example, plantar fasciitis happens when a ligament becomes strained due to a variety of reasons, such as wearing soft-soled footwear without good arch support, long-distance running, weight gain or having a job that requires standing for long periods of time. Calf muscle strain can also happen from strenuous exercise or overuse. Both conditions could have you off your feet for a time — but if your job involves being on your feet, that’s a problem for your wallet, too.
Right now, there’s a calf stretcher on sale on Amazon for $17.99 that’s providing relief for lots of people. It’s a rocker that’s designed to evenly stretch the foot, which could alleviate pain and improve circulation. It also could help reduce leg fatigue.
Calf Stretcher by Vive
Utilizing a unique rocking design, this calf stretcher is designed to provide a deep stretch in your calf, ankle and foot arch. To safely stretch your foot, place it in the rocker and roll it back and forth. Because the stretcher isolates the lower leg muscles, tendons and ligaments, this deep stretch can help reduce injuries as well, the company says.
The calf stretcher encourages proper foot posture for deep stretching and through time can increase range of motion and flexibility in a safe and effective way, which might have the added effect of minimizing heel, leg and back discomfort.
This might be a great device for those suffering from plantar fasciitis because it’s designed with two angled plates and a mid-foot gap to ensure the foot is properly aligned. This frame fits most shoe sizes, up to a men’s 15.
With an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, this calf stretcher has more than 7,000 5-star reviews. Customers are singing its praises, saying it’s reduced their foot-related aches and pains.
For example, Debbie said, “After just one use, I am feeling relief from my Achilles tendon and plantar fasciitis pain. I bought two, one for each foot so could stand on both and alternate heels but was worried that these would slip on the floor or that I would fall. Fortunately they’re very sturdy and have non-slip strips on the bottom, so there was no problem. I just make sure to have something to hold onto in front of me just in case because my balance isn’t the greatest. Very satisfied.”
User Jeff shared this excitement, saying he’s had plantar fasciitis for more than eight months and had spent more than $1,000 on other products. He wrote that he bought this calf stretcher and uses it in conjunction with a splint, and now his pain is gone.
Another user, A. Seigal, said he’s experienced a massive improvement in a short period of time, even after the very first use. He said, “A couple minutes, at most, in the morning and evening and, in a few weeks, I probably have a 95% reduction in discomfort.”
It’s worth noting that in many of the negative reviews, users mentioned that they felt unsafe using it because it felt like it could slip out from underneath them. If you end up getting the rocker, keep that in mind the first time you try it. As with any fitness equipment, you’ll want to make sure it’s secure before you start, and some of the 5-star reviews mention holding onto something for balance before beginning.
The calf stretcher comes with a bonus spike ball for targeted deep tissue relief and trigger point therapy. The company offers a lifetime money-back guarantee.
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2022-08-18T12:13:46+00:00
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BANGOR, Maine — Update: Police have found a missing teenager after she was last seen getting into a vehicle parked near a Bangor restaurant Friday night. She is reported as being safe.
The teen, 14, of Hancock reportedly got into a white SUV in a parking lot near Texas Roadhouse located on Stillwater Avenue around 6:30 p.m., the Bangor Police Department said in a news release.
The SUV was reportedly last seen traveling outbound on Stillwater Avenue.
In a press release Saturday morning, the Bangor Police Department thanked the community for its assistance in finding Green.
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2023-06-10T22:04:44+00:00
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newscentermaine.com
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How to Watch the Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 5
Published: May. 12, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights meet Friday in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. The teams are tied up 2-2 in the series.
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Oilers Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info
- When: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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Oilers vs Golden Knights Additional Info
Oilers vs. Golden Knights Head-to-Head
Oilers Stats & Trends
- The Oilers have allowed 256 total goals (3.1 per game), ranking 17th in NHL play in goals against.
- The Oilers are the highest-scoring squad in the NHL with 325 total goals (4.0 per game on 6.6 assists per outing).
- Over the past 10 games, the Oilers have claimed 70.0% of the possible points with a 6-2-2 record.
- Defensively, the Oilers have given up 32 goals (3.2 per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They have totaled 39 goals over that stretch.
Oilers Key Players
Golden Knights Stats & Trends
- The Golden Knights concede 2.7 goals per game (225 in total), 11th in the NHL.
- The Golden Knights' 267 goals on the season (3.3 per game) rank them 14th in the NHL.
- In their past 10 games, the Golden Knights are 7-3-0 to earn 85.0% of the possible points.
- Over on the defensive side, the Golden Knights have given up 28 goals (2.8 per game) over those 10 outings.
- They are scoring at a 3.5 goals-per-game average (35 total) over that span.
Golden Knights Key Players
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2023-05-12T21:39:28+00:00
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Worker falls off equipment, dies at rice milling facility, officials say
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - Police in Arkansas are investigating a death at a rice milling facility that happened shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday at Riceland Foods in Jonesboro.
Sally Smith, the public information specialist for the Jonesboro Police Department, said a worker lost their footing on a piece of equipment and fell.
Kevin McGilton, a spokesperson for Riceland, said workers found the employee “unresponsive” and immediately called local first responders.
“The cause of death has not been determined at this time, and we are working diligently with local authorities to determine the cause,” McGilton said. “We are not releasing the name of the team member to allow for proper notification of family.”
KAIT reports Jonesboro police do not suspect foul play.
Riceland President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Brancel sent his condolences to the employee’s family.
“Our employee team is an extension of our family,” Brancel said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our team members and their families during this time.”
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2022-11-09T20:25:17+00:00
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https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/11/09/worker-falls-off-equipment-dies-rice-milling-facility-officials-say/
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) _ BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $61.6 million.
On a per-share basis, the Lynchburg, Virginia-based company said it had net income of 67 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 69 cents per share.
The supplier of nuclear fuel and components to the U.S. government posted revenue of $523.7 million in the period.
BWX expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.10 to $3.15 per share.
BWX shares have increased 20% since the beginning of the year.
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2022-11-07T22:41:01+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/BWX-Q3-Earnings-Snapshot-17565316.php
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Residents displaced after fire in Coggon
Published: Feb. 18, 2023 at 11:18 AM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
COGGON, Iowa (KCRG) - At around 7:58 a.m. Saturday morning Linn County Deputies, Area Ambulance, Coggon Fire, Marion Fire, Troy Mills Fire, Central City Fire, and Prairieburg Fire responded to a fire located at 107 West Vinton Street in Coggon.
A neighbor who was walking by saw the smoke and flames coming from the attic and woke up the homeowners. Jeffery Nolting and Deborah Ferguson evacuated the house along with their pets.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire when they arrived on the scene, however, the building sustained severe damage. No one was injured or killed during the incident. The cause is believed to be unintentional.
The Red Cross assisted the displaced residents and their pets.
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2023-02-18T18:22:24+00:00
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Urumqi: cultural relics, sweat-blooded horses, international grand bazaar
KASHGAR, China, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urumqi is located in the central part of Xinjiang, the hinterland of Eurasia. The city has Xinjiang ethnic characteristics and regional culture, as well as high-rise buildings and convenient transportation. It is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations in Xinjiang.
Xinjiang Museum, located on Northwest Road within Urumqi, is the largest collection museum of cultural relics and specimens in Xinjiang, focusing on as many as 1,570 pieces (groups) of precious cultural relics from various periods from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. The museum uses holographic projection technology to integrate artefacts into living scenes, and also offers immersive heritage theatre productions.
Xinjiang International Bazaar Pedestrian Street, known as the "Window of Xinjiang", is a special bazaar with Islamic-style architecture, ethnic commerce and Xinjiang cuisine, where you can buy a variety of inexpensive small goods with Xinjiang's regional characteristics.
The Wild Horse Ancient Ecological Park in Urumqi covers an area of 200 acres and protects substantial ancient ecological resources, such as nearly 300 silicified woods, black iron meteorites, Przewalski's wild horses and sweat-blooded horses.
The Xinjiang Art Theatre Mukam Art Troupe provides performances of the world intangible cultural heritage item "Uyghur Twelve Mukams".
Kashgar: A Vibrant Millennium City
The Etigar Mosque, located on the west side of Etigar Square in downtown Kashgar, covers an area of 16,800 square meters and is the largest Muslim "gathering place" in Xinjiang, with 2-3,000 people worshipping here every day and 6-7,000 male Muslims worshipping on Friday afternoons.
In the village of Tovankwu Cusak, known as the village of ethnic musical instruments, Ethnic music and the making of ethnic musical instruments are passed down. More than 50 types of musical instruments in 27 categories are produced by hand here. Nearly 300 local families make and produce musical instruments by hand, covering almost all types of traditional Uyghur instruments. The village once built the world's largest Dutar, which is 4.97 meters long and took 45 days. The great instrument maker Elkhen Timur once built a 3.75-meter-long Hotwarp and a 5.7-meter-long Sattar. This village was thus selected as one of the first national demonstration bases for the productive protection of intangible cultural heritage, to promote the production of ethnic musical instruments and the transmission of ethnic music.
Other recommended monuments
Kizil Grottoes, Kizil Gaha Beacon, and Subash Buddhist Temple Site in Aksu
The Kizil Grottoes, located in Aksu, Xinjiang, were dug roughly in the 3rd century AD. Currently, there are still 81 grottoes with exquisite murals, which are the cultural relics of the ancient State of Qiuci. The ancient Buddhist grottoes were just visited by foreign students from Zhejiang Normal University last month.
The Kizil Gaha Beacon is the earliest and best-preserved beacon site on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, and is located in a prime location on the northern route of the Silk Road.
Subash Buddhist Temple, which has a history of more than 1,700 years, is a relatively well-preserved site with a pagoda as the center, surrounded by temples, caves, halls, monastery rooms and other buildings. The site was the center of Buddhist culture in Guzi and even in the western regions (Xiyu) during the period from Wei-Jin periods to Tang Dynasty.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A major anti-abortion group blasted former President Donald Trump on the issue Thursday, saying his contention that abortion restrictions should be left up to individual states, not the federal government, is a “morally indefensible position for a self-proclaimed pro-life presidential candidate.”
The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America group was responding to a statement by Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung for a Washington Post story about division among the 2024 GOP presidential field on abortion-related issues. The group has said it would not support any White House candidate who did not at a minimum support a 15-week federal abortion ban.
“The Supreme Court made clear in its decision that it was returning the issue to the people to decide through their elected representatives in the states and in Congress,” the group’s president, Marjorie Dannenfelser, said in a news release. “Holding to the position that it is exclusively up to the states is an abdication of responsibility by anyone elected to federal office.”
The condemnation by one of the nation’s largest anti-abortion groups amounted to a stunning rebuke of the former president, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. His three nominations of conservative judges to the Supreme Court paved the way for the reversal of Roe v Wade, which had legalized abortion nationwide for nearly 50 years.
Cheung had told the Post that “President Donald J. Trump believes that the Supreme Court, led by the three Justices which he supported, got it right when they ruled this is an issue that should be decided at the State level.”
Cheung did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press on Thursday.
Trump has frequently referred to himself as “the most pro-life president in history.” But in the early months of his 2024 bid, he has often sidestepped the issue of abortion, even as Republicans across the country celebrate the Supreme Court decision stripping federal constitutional rights to abortion. He won’t be among the GOP hopefuls gathering this weekend at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s spring kickoff but will instead be speaking to the group by video.
Last month in Iowa, Trump repeatedly refused to say whether he would support a federal law restricting abortion in every state, a move that anti-abortion activists have been demanding of the GOP’s presidential contenders.
“We’re looking at a lot of different things,” Trump said when asked twice by the AP whether he supports a federal abortion ban.
Dannenfelser said in the statement Thursday that “life is a matter of human rights, not states’ rights” and that Trump’s characterization of last year’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case was wrong.
“President Trump’s assertion that the Supreme Court returned the issue of abortion solely to the states is a completely inaccurate reading of the Dobbs decision and is a morally indefensible position for a self-proclaimed pro-life presidential candidate to hold,” she said.
All of the candidates running in the Republican presidential primary or moving toward a bid have supported state bans on abortion. Most have been much more cautious about staking a position on a nationwide ban, though entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has said he believes it’s an issue for the states, not the federal government.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who launched a presidential exploratory committee last week, has said he would support a federal law to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a state abortion ban that, if upheld by the courts, would ban the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy, or before many women know they are pregnant. It will take effect only if the state Supreme Court, which is controlled by conservatives, upholds Florida’s current 15-week ban that is part of an ongoing legal challenge. The Florida ban would be one of the toughest in the U.S. But DeSantis has not made clear his position on whether such restrictions should be imposed across the country.
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and one-time United Nations ambassador, has called abortion a “personal issue” that should be left to the states, though she has left open the possibility of a federal ban. Haley is scheduled to give a speech on abortion next week.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, campaigning in Iowa, stopped short of saying whether he would support a federal six- or 15-week ban as president. “Obviously I would want to look at the bill,” said Hutchinson, who as governor signed a law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Trump’s stance has provided an opening on the right for potential rivals like former Vice President Mike Pence, an evangelical Christian with long-held anti-abortion views.
Pence’s advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom, has pushed for Congress to pass legislation including a national abortion ban beginning around six weeks.
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Associated Press writer Sara Burnett in Chicago contributed to this report.
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2023-04-20T23:36:00+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, October 2, 2022
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AIR QUALITY ALERT
...OZONE ACTION DAY...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the Austin area for Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the Austin area on Sunday.
You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM
on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts
www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA Air Now
www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=45&tab=0
Take Care of Texas
Capital Area Council of Governments Air Quality
www.capcog.org/divisions/regional-services/air-quality
Clean Air Force of Central Texas
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2022-10-01T20:38:10+00:00
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It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Ohio won $251 million in the April 19 drawing. Is this your lucky night?
Here are Saturday’s winning lottery numbers:
02-12-45-61-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 2X
Double Play Winning Numbers
08-12-21-33-51, Powerball: 14
The estimated Powerball jackpot is $366 million. The lump sum payment before taxes would be about $189.5 million.
The Double Play is a feature that gives players in select locations another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing. The Double Play drawing is held following the regular drawing and has a top cash prize of $10 million.
Powerball is held in 45 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The Double Play add-on feature is available for purchase in 13 lottery jurisdictions, including Pennsylvania and Michigan.
A $2 ticket gives you a one in 292.2 million chance at joining the hall of Powerball jackpot champions.
The drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The deadline to purchase tickets is 9:45 p.m.
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2023-06-18T03:42:58+00:00
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pennlive.com
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https://www.pennlive.com/lottery/2023/06/powerball-see-the-winning-numbers-in-saturdays-366-million-drawing.html
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NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Roberta Flack announced Monday that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and can no longer sing.
The progressive disease “has made it impossible to sing and not easy to speak,” Flack's manager Suzanne Koga said in a release. “But it will take a lot more than ALS to silence this icon.”
The announcement of the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis comes just ahead of the premiere of “Roberta,” a feature-length documentary debuting Thursday at the DOCNYC film festival.
Flack is known for hits like “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” the latter of which catapulted her into stardom after Clint Eastwood used it as the soundtrack for a love scene in his 1971 movie “Play Misty for Me.”
The release says that the Grammy-winning singer and pianist, now 85, “plans to stay active in her musical and creative pursuits” through her eponymous foundation and other avenues.
The Antonino D’Ambrosio-directed documentary will be in competition at the festival and available via DOCNYC's website for a week after, before airing on television Jan. 24 as part of PBS' “American Masters” series.
Flack also plans to publish a children's book co-written with Tonya Bolden, “The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music,” that month. The North Carolina-born, Virginia-raised Flack is the daughter of pianists and classically trained herself — her talent won her a full ride to Howard University at just 15.
“I have long dreamed of telling my story to children about that first green piano that my father got for me from the junkyard in the hope that they would be inspired to reach for their dreams,” Flack was quoted in the release. “I want them to know that dreams can come true with persistence, encouragement from family and friends, and most of all belief in yourself.”
The documentary's television debut and book's publication kick off 2023, which also will see the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of her fourth album, “Killing Me Softly,” with a reissue. Her label for the first three decades of her career, Atlantic Records, is also celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Flack had a stroke in 2016 and spoke to The Associated Press a little over two years later about returning to performing. When asked if she’d sing one of her old hits at a then-upcoming event, she quickly retorted: “There’s no such thing as an old hit,” preferring the term “classic” instead.
“I could sing any number of songs that I’ve recorded through the years, easily, I could sing them, but I’m going to pick those songs that move me,” Flack said. “Now that’s hard to do. To be moved, to be moved constantly by your own songs."
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2022-11-14T21:55:34+00:00
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koaa.com
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to keep up efforts to resolve their thorny historical disputes as they’re pushing to bolster security cooperation with the United States to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met twice on the sidelines of a regional gathering in Cambodia — with U.S. President Joe Biden and then bilaterally.
After the bilateral meeting, Kishida told reporters that he and Yoon reaffirmed their earlier agreement to work toward quickly resolving the issue of Japan’s wartime mobilization of Korean laborers during its 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula.
Yoon’s office said in a statement the two leaders assessed that there have been active communications between their diplomats on “a current issue between the two countries,” in an apparent reference to the forced laborers. The statement said the two leaders agreed to continue consultations to find an early resolution on the issue.
The two countries, both key U.S. allies, have been embroiled in a long-running spat over 2018 court rulings in Seoul that ordered two Japanese companies to compensate some of the Korean laborers or their families.
The ruling plunged bilateral ties to their lowest point in decades, as the companies and the Japanese government argued that all compensation issues had already been settled under a 1965 treaty that normalized the countries’ relations and refused to comply with the verdicts. The countries later downgraded each other’s trade status and Seoul threatened to abandon an intelligence-sharing deal.
The South Korea-Japan wrangling has complicated U.S. efforts to reinforce a trilateral security alliance with its Asian allies in the face of an increasingly assertive China and an advancing North Korean nuclear program.
South Korean and Japan have been seeking to find ways to resolve the disputes since the May inauguration of Yoon, a conservative who wants to bolter Seoul’s military alliance with the U.S. and improve ties with Japan. Some experts say North Korea’s provocative run of missile tests in recent months has also helped bring Seoul and Tokyo closer together as both are placed within the striking distance of North Korean missiles and feel the need to buttress a security cooperation with the United States.
In their bilateral summit Sunday, Yoon and Kishida renewed their condemnation of the North Korean missile tests that they called “a serious, grave provocation” that undermined regional and international peace, according to Yoon’s office. Kishida also said he and Yoon confirmed their cooperation on North Korea issues.
In talks with Biden, the three leaders said in a joint statement that they will work together to strengthen deterrence and ensure all relevant sanctions on North Korea are fully enforced. Biden also reiterated that the U.S. commitment to defend Japan and South Korea is “ironclad” and backed by the full range of capabilities, including nuclear.
In September, Yoon and Kishida held their first talks on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly and agreed to accelerate efforts to mend their countries’ ties. That meeting was the first summit between the countries since December 2019.
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Associated Press writer Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report.
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2022-11-14T12:28:10+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-s-korea-japan-seek-better-ties-amid-nkorea-missile-tensions/
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A video of a Southwest Airlines pilot saying he will "pull back" the airplane and return to the gate if passengers do not stop sending nude photos over AirDrop has gone viral.
The incident occurred before takeoff to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, according to a TikTok video that captured the bizarre announcement.
The video, which user Taylor Marsalis (@teighmars) uploaded Thursday, had received more than 2.8 million views as of Wednesday afternoon. The caption of the video says Southwest "takes airdropping nudes very seriously."
"Here’s the deal,” the pilot says over the intercom in the video. “If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off, we’re going to have to get security involved, and vacation is going to be ruined.”
Read the full story at NBCNews.com.
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2022-09-01T15:48:37+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/southwest-airlines-pilot-asks-passengers-to-stop-airdropping-nudes/2929228/
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Annual award recognizes ECRI Alerts Workflow members for excellence in recall management
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ECRI, the nation's leading independent patient safety organization, announces three winners and three finalists of its 2022 Alerts Impact Award for excellence in recall management. ECRI presents its annual award to members of its Alerts Workflow solution who have demonstrated strong success in implementing recall management programs throughout their healthcare organizations.
"With continuing shortages in supplies, equipment, and healthcare workers, it is increasingly challenging to keep up with recalls that demand swift action. As an enterprise-wide recall management partner, our close collaboration with hospitals can be vital to ensuring patient safety," says Andrew Furman, MD, vice president, clinical evidence and safety solutions, ECRI. "We congratulate the winners of this year's award for demonstrating improved outcomes, increased efficiencies and processes, and excellence in safety and compliance."
The following organizations were announced as winners and finalists at ECRI's May 2022 Alerts Workflow User Group Meeting.
2022 Winners
- Eskenazi Health—Indianapolis, IN | Expedient Resolution of Backlog Alerts During a Recent Cyberattack | 2021 and 2022 Winner
- St. Luke's Health System—Boise, ID | Steady, Systematic Recall Resolution Success | 2021 and 2022 Winner
- ThedaCare Medical Center—Appleton, WI | Extending Alerts Workflow to Pharmacy and Lab Teams for Increased Compliance
2022 Finalists
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center—Columbus, OH | Right Product, Right Place, Right Time
- CommonSpirit Health—Erlanger, KY | Using ECRI's Alerts Workflow for Action-oriented Communication
- The University of Vermont Medical Center—Burlington, KY | Leveraging of Alerts Workflow Analytics Helps Improve Recall Response Times
"We congratulate our winners and all of our submitters for taking the time to share their impact stories," says Deb Dominianni, director, healthcare product alerts, ECRI. "The tireless efforts of these and other recall management teams help to protect patients as the industry grapples with unprecedented challenges related to COVID, supply and staff shortages, cybersecurity, and ongoing mergers and acquisitions."
ECRI's Alerts Workflow is an enterprise-wide system used in supply chain, clinical engineering, IT, pharmacy, lab, and clinical departments, as well as ancillary care points. It enables healthcare providers to increase their efficiency in monitoring and managing thousands of medical device and pharmaceutical alerts, in many cases weeks and months in advance of FDA recall notifications. Members report a 50 percent to 90 percent reduction in resolution times.
The Alerts Workflow system can standardize and automatically match recalls to inventory, segregating and highlighting those alerts that are of highest relevance and impact. Personalized dashboards also track recall activities in real time, facilitating greater collaboration across departments, facilities, and health system networks.
An interdisciplinary team at ECRI and jury of peers judged the 2022 Alerts Impact Award submission entries based on the demonstrated impact and overall effectiveness of recall management implementations across the organization.
For more information about the ECRI Alerts Impact Award or ECRI's Alerts Workflow membership, contact us by e-mail at clientservices@ecri.org or by phone at (610) 825-6000, x5891.
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About ECRI
ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings. With a focus on technology evaluation and safety, ECRI is respected and trusted by healthcare leaders and agencies worldwide.
For more than fifty years, ECRI has built its reputation on integrity and disciplined rigor, with an unwavering commitment to independence and strict conflict-of-interest rules. ECRI is the only organization worldwide to conduct independent medical device evaluations, with labs located in North America and Asia Pacific. ECRI is designated an Evidence-based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices PSO is a federally certified Patient Safety Organization as designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) formally became an ECRI Affiliate in 2020.
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2022-05-25T22:21:19+00:00
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LAKE CITY – It was another successful year for the Lake City Athletic Boosters organizing and running the Greatest Fourth in the North road races on Tuesday morning. Another large field of more than 400 runners and walkers participated this time around and everything went smoothly and efficiently, as usual.
There were many new faces and many familiar faces among the runners and walkers, as there are every year.
One familiar face in the 10K event is Brandon Wernette, 30, of Boston. Wernette, an adjunct English professor at Tufts University, makes the trip west each year to be in Lake City and visit his parents Greg and Patty Wernette of Novi, who have had a cottage here for many years, and to take part in the Greatest Fourth 10K race.
Wernette, who keeps in good shape and runs 40 to 45 miles per week, has finished as runner-up or in the top three more times than he probably likes to remember but this year he crossed the finish line before anyone else, completing the course in 36:43.
And he admitted afterward it felt awfully good.
“This is awesome,” he said with a broad smile while standing with wife, Rebecca, and his parents in the city park.
“It feels awesome to finally win. I started coming to Lake City with my family when I was 13. This is my 17th year running here on the Fourth and the first time I’ve won.”
It may have been a first-time winner in the 10K race on Tuesday but that was not the case in the 5K race.
Noah Jacobs, 24, of Owosso won for the seventh time, finishing in 16:16. Noah, who competed in track and cross country for the University of Wisconsin after a stellar prep career at Corunna High School, is an insurance agent in his hometown these days but the passion for running remains nonetheless.
Taking part in the Greatest Fourth event is a longstanding family tradition for he and his younger brother Ben and, in more recent years, their mom Diane Jacobs as well. The family comes north from Owosso every summer and the boys have been running in Lake City each Fourth since 2013. And with good results, too.
“If I’m going to do the 5K here then I might as well put in a good effort,” he said. “My goal today was five flat (per mile) and I was pretty close to that.”
It’s the atmosphere of the event that keeps bringing the Jacobs family back year after year, along with a number of their friends from the Owosso area who come north to visit and are also runners and have taken part in the races over the years.
“We wouldn’t miss being in Lake City on the Fourth,” Noah said.
“This has a special place in our hearts. Coming here is always fun for us and we really look forward to it. Plus, we know it’s for a good cause (helping the Lake City Athletic Boosters) and that’s an added bonus.”
Dylan Lydic of Haslett was runner-up (17:17) in the 5K race. Ben Jacobs took fifth place (17:40) Tuesday. Andrew Shafley, 20, of Lake City was the first Missaukee County runner to finish, taking sixth place overall (17:48). Robert Dykhouse, 15, of Manton was eighth overall (17:54).
Former McBain track and cross country standout Klaudia O’Malley cruised to first among the female runners, crossing the finish line in 17:57. Klaudia, a first-team All-American distance runner at Grand Valley State University, came to Lake City on Tuesday morning with her mom Tasha, who was a race volunteer on Tuesday. Klaudia’s main mission was getting in a good workout and she acquired the first-place medal at the same time.
Taylor Pangburn, 18, of Lansing was runner-up among the ladies (18:30). Marathon runner Kelsey Jones, 34, of Lake City was third (20:05). Two of the top Highland Conference cross country runners last fall, Chelsi Eisenga, 15, of McBain (21:51) and recent graduate Hadley Saylor, 18, of Manton (23:09) came in eighth and ninth overall among the 174 females in the race while Jane Koetje, 13, of McBain, came in 10th place (23:19).
In the 10K race, Emily Gandolfi, 25, of Falmouth repeated as female champion (43:50), taking eighth place overall.
Max Henige, 18, of Naperville, IL, was runner-up to Wernette (39:21). Lake City graduate Nick Woodward, 34, of Walker, the son of Bill and Patti Woodward, came in fourth overall (40:29). Brothers Caiden Helsel and Connor Helsel, 15, of Lake City took on the 10K distance and fared well. Caiden (40:54) was fifth overall and Connor (42:24) came in sixth.
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2023-07-05T21:58:42+00:00
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Updated May 8, 2023 at 7:46 PM ET
NEW YORK — Donald Trump should be held accountable for sexually attacking an advice columnist in 1996 because even a former president is not above the law, a lawyer for the columnist told a jury Monday in closing arguments in the lawsuit that accuses Trump of rape.
A lawyer for Trump responded by calling the accuser's account "unbelievable" and "outrageous."
Once the final arguments were complete, the judge sent the jury home with instructions to return Tuesday to hear about an hour of instructions before beginning deliberations. Jurors will be asked to decide whether Trump committed battery and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll and whether damages should be awarded.
In recapping Carroll's case, attorney Roberta Kaplan showed jurors video clips of Trump from his October deposition and replayed the Access Hollywood video from 2005 in which Trump said into a hot mic that celebrities can grab women's genitals without asking.
Kaplan recalled Trump's comment that "stars like him can get away with sexually assaulting women."
"That's who Donald Trump is. That is how he thinks. And that's what he does," Kaplan said. "He thinks he can get away with it here."
Kaplan used Trump's words to support Carroll's claims that Trump raped her in early spring 1996 in the dressing room of Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store in Manhattan across the street from Trump Tower.
Trump's attorney, Joe Tacopina, attacked the allegations as absurd, saying they were an "affront to justice" and minimized "real rape victims."
He agreed with Kaplan that no one is above the law, but he warned that "no one's below it" either.
Tacopina told jurors they won't have to "let her profit to the tune of millions of dollars" because they will see that it is impossible to believe the "unbelievable."
"This is an absolutely outrageous case," he said, arguing that Carroll sued to raise her status and for political reasons.
He said even Carroll had testified that it was an "astonishing coincidence" that a Law and Order offshoot aired an episode in 2012 in which a woman is raped in the dressing room of a Bergdorf Goodman.
"What is the likelihood of that?" Tacopina asked. "One in 20 billion? One in 10 billion?"
Tacopina said the claims were too absurd to call his client as a witness, noting that Carroll expected jurors to believe Trump would risk everything to attack a woman in a busy department store even though she couldn't remember exactly when the assault happened.
"What could I have asked Donald Trump? Where were you on some unknown date, 27 or 28 years ago?" he said.
In a rebuttal argument, Carroll attorney Mike Ferrara mocked Trump's decision to skip the trial, saying jurors could use his absence to conclude that Trump committed the attack because Trump "never looked you in the eye and denied it."
Kaplan told jurors that it wasn't a "he said, she said" case but rather one in which jurors should weigh what 11 witnesses, including Carroll, said versus what they heard from Trump in his video deposition.
"He didn't even bother to show up here in person," Kaplan said, referring to Trump's absence from the proceedings in federal court. She told jurors that much of what he said in his deposition and in public statements "actually supports our side of the case."
"In a very real sense, Donald Trump is a witness against himself," she said. "He knows what he did. He knows that he sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll."
Kaplan recounted the testimony of two women who say they too were attacked sexually by Trump.
Jessica Leeds, 81, said he grabbed her chest and ran his hand up her skirt on a 1979 airline flight. Natasha Stoynoff said he forcibly kissed her at his Florida mansion in 2005 as she worked on a story about his marriage for People magazine.
Trump has insisted in public statements and in the deposition that Carroll made up the claims to boost sales of a 2019 memoir. He has called Carroll "mentally sick" and a "disgrace."
Carroll, 79, who is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, testified for more than two days. Kaplan praised her testimony as "credible."
"It was consistent, and it was powerful," the lawyer said.
She contrasted that testimony with Trump's deposition, noting that a man who had derided Carroll as not his "type" was shown a photograph of Carroll from over three decades ago and twice misidentified her as his second wife, Marla Maples.
"Carroll, a former cheerleader and Miss Indiana, was exactly Mr. Trump's type," Kaplan said. "She is smart. She is funny. She is beautiful. And, most of all, she is courageous."
Carroll said she was leaving the Bergdorf Goodman store through a revolving door in spring 1996 when Trump was entering the store and stopped her to help him shop for a gift for a woman.
Carroll, a former Saturday Night Live writer, said they took escalators to the store's desolate sixth floor, where they teased each other about trying on a piece of see-through lingerie.
She said she entered a dressing room with Trump before the flirting turned violent, with Trump slamming her against a wall, pulling down her tights and raping her. She said she kneed him after an encounter that lasted several minutes and fled the store.
Carroll blames the encounter in part for never having another intimate relationship in her life.
Trump's public comments are the basis of Carroll's defamation claim. Kaplan labeled the comments as lies and said they ruined her client's reputation and forced an end to her 27-year employment as an Elle magazine advance columnist.
Kaplan urged jurors to find in favor of "my brave client, E. Jean Carroll," but she put no number on the damages being sought.
"Consider the evidence and pick a number you think is right," she said. "This lawsuit is not about the money. This lawsuit is about getting her name back."
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2023-05-09T00:41:16+00:00
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wyomingpublicmedia.org
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2023-05-08/a-jury-hears-final-arguments-in-e-jean-carrolls-claims-against-trump
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GREENSBORO, N.C., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger® Outlets (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers, today announced updates to the Company's Board of Directors. Bridget Ryan-Berman, who has been a member of the Company's Board since January 1, 2009, has been appointed lead independent director, a position previously held by David B. Henry. This is consistent with the Company's long-standing policy to rotate independent directors as the chair of the various committees and the lead director.
"As part of our ongoing efforts to refresh leadership on our Board, Bridget Ryan-Berman has been appointed lead independent director," said Steven B. Tanger, Executive Chair of the Board. "Bridget is a tenured member of our Board and an accomplished retail executive with extensive experience leading large-scale transformations and innovation in customer experience for multiple premium brands. We look forward to her insight and guidance as Tanger continues to advance its mission to deliver the best value, experience, and opportunity for our communities, stakeholders, and partners.
"We also are very grateful to David for his invaluable counsel and leadership during his tenure as lead director since January 1, 2021, and non-executive chair from May 17, 2019, to December 31, 2020," Mr. Tanger continued. "During that time, we have made significant progress in strengthening Tanger's capacity for growth and furthering the Company's position as a leading operator of upscale open-air shopping centers. During his tenure, David helped to guide us through the COVID pandemic, a CEO search, and transition. He will remain a valued director of the Company as he has been since January 1, 2016."
About Tanger® Outlets
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers, fully or partially owns and/or manages a portfolio of 37 centers, including one center under development. Tanger's operating centers, which comprise approximately 14 million square feet, are located in 20 states and in Canada and are leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. Tanger has more than 42 years of experience in the outlet industry and has been a publicly traded REIT since 1993. For more information on Tanger, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tanger.com.
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2023-07-05T20:33:31+00:00
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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — KJ Adams scored the last of his 16 points on a breakaway dunk with 7 seconds remaining, and No. 3 Kansas fought off Texas Tech 75-72 on Tuesday night, ending the Red Raiders’ home winning streak at 29 games.
Texas Tech failed to produce a shot on its final possession as Pop Isaacs lost the ball on a drive following contact in the key. The Jayhawks came up with the loose ball, setting the stage for Adams' dunk as defending national champion Kansas won its seventh consecutive game.
“We didn’t have much left,” Kansas coach Bill Self said following a second down-to-the-wire Big 12 game. “If it had gone to overtime, it probably wouldn’t have been a good thing for us today. We played well. Anytime you score 75 points on the road it’s a good thing, especially against a team that guards like Texas Tech.”
Dajuan Harris scored 18 points for the Jayhawks (13-1, 2-0 Big 12), who had rallied to beat Oklahoma State 69-67 on Saturday. Kansas led by a dozen points early in the second half but allowed the Red Raiders to make it close at the finish. Jalen Wilson had 14 points and Gradey Dick scored 11.
Kevin Obanor scored 26 points for Texas Tech, which had not lost at home since falling to West Virginia in February of 2021. Isaacs added 18 points.
“There was a lot of contact, but that’s a good refereeing crew,” Red Raiders coach Mark Adams said of the final sequence. “We hoped we’d get that call, but the guys played their hearts out tonight, and they really responded in the second half.”
The Red Raiders (10-4, 0-2) trailed 67-57 with seven minutes left but got within 71-70 on Lamar Washington’s layup with 1:43 remaining. Texas Tech trailed 73-72 in the final minute when Isaacs' turnover set up Adams’ slam.
“Give them credit. They made shots tonight,” Self said.
Kansas put together a strong offensive flurry toward the end of the first half, outscoring Texas Tech 11-2 over the final four minutes and taking a 43-36 lead at intermission. Adams keyed the surge with eight points, capped by a 10-footer in the lane.
“The most positive things about tonight was we had a great crowd and the guys responded to the crowd,” Mark Adams said. “They also responded to Kansas and played well, particularly in the second half, and that’s something we can build on.”
BIG PICTURE
Kansas: Harris connected on all five of his 3-point attempts, accounting for almost half of the Jayhawks’ total of 11.
Texas Tech: The Red Raiders outscored Kansas 12-5 in the final 3:53.
UP NEXT
Kansas: At West Virginia on Saturday.
Texas Tech: Hosts Oklahoma on Saturday
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2023-01-04T05:25:01+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/No-3-Kansas-ends-Texas-Tech-s-29-game-home-win-17693144.php
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KINSHASA, Congo — At least 17 people were killed by extremist rebels in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province, local authorities said.
“We buried 10 bodies on Sunday. The victims are civilians killed by ADF between Thursday and Friday in Kainana. Seven others were found on Monday,” he said.
Conflict has been simmering for decades in eastern Congo, where more than 120 armed groups are fighting. Most are vying for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some groups are trying to protect their communities.
Since last April, ADF attacks have killed at least 370 civilians and several hundred people have been abducted, including a significant number of children, according to the UN. The group also extended its area of operations to Goma and into the neighboring Ituri province.
In March, the group claimed responsibility for killing more than 35 people and wounding dozens in Mukondi village, also in North Kivu province.
The fighting is exacerbating eastern Congo’s dire humanitarian crisis. Almost 6 million people are internally displaced in Congo with more than 450,000 displaced in North Kivu province. Hundreds of thousands are facing extreme food insecurity, and disease is spreading, aid groups say.
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2023-05-30T12:59:56+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/30/jihadi-violence-congo-rebels/2996c410-fedc-11ed-9eb0-6c94dcb16fcf_story.html
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- Brings Acquired Revenues to $740 Million YTD
HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 205 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced the expansion of its U.K. operations with the acquisition of a BMW/MINI dealership and a collision center in the town of Southend located east of London in the county of Essex. This location is contiguous with several other existing automotive dealerships currently owned and operated by Group 1 Automotive in the U.K and increases the Company's U.K. operations to 56 dealerships (79 franchises). This acquisition is expected to generate $80 million in annual revenues, bringing year-to-date total acquired revenues for Group 1 to $740 million.
Group 1's Chief Executive Officer Earl Hesterberg stated, "We are extremely pleased to further expand our operations in the U.K. and to increase our BMW/MINI footprint to 43 franchises in the U.S and U.K. Our strong relationship with BMW and our experience in this market area make this an ideal addition to our growing U.K. business."
ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Group 1 owns and operates 205 automotive dealerships, 275 franchises, and 48 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 35 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.
Group 1 discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations at www.group1corp.com, www.group1auto.com, www.group1collision.com, www.acceleride.com, www.facebook.com/group1auto, and www.twitter.com/group1auto.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are statements related to future, not past, events and are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. In this context, the forward-looking statements often include statements regarding our strategic investments, goals, plans, projections and guidance regarding our financial position, results of operations and business strategy, and often contain words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "should," "foresee," "may" or "will" and similar expressions. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. Any such forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, (a) general economic and business conditions, (b) the level of manufacturer incentives, (c) the future regulatory environment, (d) our ability to obtain an inventory of desirable new and used vehicles, (e) our relationship with our automobile manufacturers and the willingness of manufacturers to approve future acquisitions, (f) our cost of financing and the availability of credit for consumers, (g) our ability to complete acquisitions and dispositions and the risks associated therewith, (h) foreign exchange controls and currency fluctuations, (i) the impacts of COVID-19 and the armed conflict in Ukraine on our business and the supply chains upon which our business is dependent, (j) the impacts of continued inflation and any potential global recession, (k) our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to operate, and (l) our ability to successfully integrate recent and future acquisitions. For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor contacts:
Jason Babbitt
Vice President, Treasurer
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
jbabbitt@group1auto.com
Media contacts:
Pete DeLongchamps
Senior Vice President, Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services and Public Affairs
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
pdelongchamps@group1auto.com
or
Clint Woods
Pierpont Communications, Inc.
713-627-2223
cwoods@piercom.com
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2022-09-06T20:47:06+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/group-1-automotive-acquires-bmwmini-franchises-uk/
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president said Tuesday that his bankrupt country’s talks with the International Monetary Fund for a rescue package have successfully reached final stages as he presented an amended budget that seeks to tame inflation and hike taxes.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is also the finance minister, said in a speech in Parliament that his government will soon start negotiating debt restructuring with countries that provide loans to Sri Lanka.
Declaring that Sri Lanka is on the “correct course in the short term for recovery,” Wickremesinghe warned the country must prepare for at least 25 years of a national economic policy, staring with the 2023 budget.
An IMF team is visiting Sri Lanka and is expected to end the current round of talks on Wednesday.
Prior to the visit, the IMF said that because Sri Lanka’s public debt is unsustainable, the IMF’s executive board will need assurances by Sri Lanka’s creditors that debt sustainability will be restored before any bailout program begins.
Sri Lanka’s total foreign debt exceeds $51 billion — of which it must repay $28 billion by 2027.
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis with acute monthslong shortages of essentials like fuel, medicine, and cooking gas due to a severe foreign currency dearth. Though cooking gas supplies were restored through World Bank support, shortages of fuel, critical medicines and some food items continue.
Wickremesingh delivered his first budget proposal after he was elected by Parliament in July to cover the remainder of the five-year term of ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Wickremesinghe said that the United Nations along with other international organizations has launched a program to ensure food security. Schools have reopened and universities have resumed classes after long closures, he said. However, long fuel lines have reappeared after a quota system seemed to have brought them under control over the past weeks.
“I thought things are improving,” salesperson Asanka Chandana said. “For several weeks in May and June, we faced severe hardships, but things were getting better over the last two weeks after the introduction of the quota system. Now it looks like the shortage is still there and we are back to the square one.”
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said lapses in distribution, delays in unloading, and payments for orders by fuel stations have created long lines. He said the issues will be sorted out within days.
Wickremesinghe also said that his administration’s fiscal program envisages government revenue increasing to around 15% of GDP by 2025 from 8.2% at the of end 2021. He also aims to reduce public sector debt from around 110% of GDP in 2021 to less than 100% in the medium term.
He also vowed to control inflation to a mid-single digit level, and proposed a value added tax increase to 15% from the current 12%. Other taxes approved in May will soon come into operation, he said.
The new budget comes amid a relative calm following months of public protests that led to the ouster of Wickremesinghe’s predecessor and his family members from power. Protesters accused the once-powerful Rajapaksa family of being responsible for the economic crisis through corruption and mismanagement.
Rajapaksa fled the country in July and resigned after protesters stormed his official residence. He is now in Thailand. Party leaders say he is expected to return from exile early in September and have asked Wickremesinghe to provide him with security and facilities to which a former president is legally entitled.
Since becoming president, Wickremesinghe has cracked down on protesters and dismantled their main camp outside the president’s office. The use of a harsh anti-terror law to detain a protest leader has led to the United States and European Union raising human rights concerns.
On Tuesday, police fired tear gas on students demonstrating against the detention of a student leader also under anti-terror laws.
“I don’t see a significant change except there is a new person in the office of the president,” political analyst Jayadeva Uyangoda said, as criticism mounted that Wickremesinghe was an extension of the Rajapaksas’ administration.
“No opposition party seems to be willing to join Mr. Wickremesinghe’s proposed all-party government for two reasons: they think Mr. Wickremesinghe lacks legitimacy and they are not happy with the dominance of the Rajapaksa party,” Uyangoda said.
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2022-08-30T15:35:18+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/business/ap-sri-lankas-president-to-present-relief-budget-amid-crisis/
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BALLATER, Scotland (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II's coffin reaches village of Ballater in Scotland with people lining the streets to pay respects.
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2022-09-11T11:04:11+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Alert-Queen-Elizabeth-II-s-coffin-reaches-17433665.php
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Unveiling New Company Name, Logo, Product Names, Brand Positioning, and Website
LITTLETON, Colo., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Fiber Cement Corporation (AFCC), a leading distributor of high-density fiber cement products, announced they will now be known as American Fiber Cement (AFC), and they are unveiling new branding at this week's AIA Conference on Architecture Expo (June 8-9) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The new AFC branding will include a new logo, product names, website, and brand positioning.
In addition, the company announced it will continue to sell its full suite of fiber cement products, formerly produced by Cembrit (which was purchased by Swisspearl in 2022), albeit under the new AFC product names. The new fiber cement product names, including their former Cembrit monikers, are:
NATURAL
- AFC Stone (Patina)
- AFC Groove (Patina Inline)
- AFC Blast (Patina Rough)
COLOR
- AFC Core (Solid)
- AFC Surface (Cover)
- AFC Matte (Transparent)
- AFC Rustic (Deco)
"We are excited to reveal our new branding, but we also want to ensure that our distributors, reps, and customers understand that while the names are changing, we will continue to sell Patina, Patina Inline, Patina Rough, Deco, Solid, Cover, and Transparent. In essence, from a product standpoint, nothing is changing. The same specifications, support, and service you've come to expect from us will still be available," said Donna Anglada, General Manager of AFC.
Ms. Anglada added that by retaining AFC's ability to sell former Cembrit products, like Patina, it gives the company a distinct advantage over its competitors, due to its 30+ years of experience customizing products to customer specifications, its ability to provide superior technical support, and having a stronger knowledge base than those just beginning to sell these products. Also, AFC's U.S.-based inventory enables shorter fulfillment times and better volume pricing.
Representatives of AFC will be available to discuss the company's new branding at booth #1251 during the AIA conference's expo June 8-9. Link to AFC's new website and logo: https://www.americanfibercement.com
ABOUT AMERICAN FIBER CEMENT
For over 30 years, American Fiber Cement has been a leading distributor of a wide variety of state-of-the-art, high-density fiber cement products. The company's custom cut cladding solutions offer exciting design elements that are attractive, light weight, durable, cost-effective, sustainable, maintenance free, and warrantied. In addition, the technical staff at AFC consults with architects and installers regarding specifications, installation tips, and on-site training.
Contacts: Gail Bitondo
(303) 972-5107, x103
gbitondo@afccladding.com
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2023-06-06T15:58:29+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2023/06/06/afcc-launch-rebrand-aia-conference-will-become-afc/
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4 EU members say they can’t take so many migrant arrivals
BY DEMETRIS NELLAS and COLLEEN BARRY
Associated Press
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Four Mediterranean European Union members have issued a joint statement weighing on a dispute over a deal for Europe to jointly help asylum-seekers. In their statement released Saturday, Italy, Greece, Malta and Cyprus repeated already stated positions that they “cannot subscribe to the notion that countries of first entry are the only possible European landing spots for illegal immigrants.” condemned the operations of private vessels. The statement was issued in the aftermath of a diplomatic flap between France and Italy over the fate of “Ocean Viking”, a vessel finally allowed to dock in a French port Friday. France announced it was withdrawing from a “solidarity agreement” to share the burden of migrant reception and urged other EU members to do the same.
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2022-11-13T03:16:14+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/11/12/4-eu-members-say-they-cant-take-so-many-migrant-arrivals/
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If Washington does nothing, Social Security will start to run out of money in about a decade. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, is trying to lead an effort to save Social Security. Is anyone listening?
Copyright 2023 NPR
If Washington does nothing, Social Security will start to run out of money in about a decade. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, is trying to lead an effort to save Social Security. Is anyone listening?
Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-05-11T21:46:23+00:00
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kosu.org
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https://www.kosu.org/politics/politics/2023-05-11/sen-bill-cassidy-wants-to-save-social-security
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Long-running baseball video game “MLB: The Show” features a new mode that celebrates historical Black all-stars.
NPR’s Jamal Michel reports.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-04-14T19:18:59+00:00
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wlrn.org
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https://www.wlrn.org/2023-04-14/mlb-the-show-celebrates-historical-black-all-stars-with-new-player-additions
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Was Texas Right to Reject This Personalized License Plate?
I have to admit, I would think the exact same thing if I saw this license plate on a vehicle.
KXAN reports that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rejected the application for a personalized license plate expressing a vegan’s love for tofu because it contained a “vulgar” phrase. The proposed license plate would have read “LVTOFU.”
The eternal 15-year-old inside of me absolutely loves the idea. I would laugh my ass off if I saw someone with that license plate. Because, to me, it says “Love to F--- You.” I would never think the person was promoting tofu because I’m dirty minding like that (look – I was in the navy, so potty humor comes naturally to me).
Anyway, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released a statement denying the plate contained profanity, saying it was “designed to inspire more people to try tofu.”
But, a spokesperson with the Texas DMV claims the phrase contains “a common acronym for a vulgar term.”
While I don’t usually agree with how prudish the DMV can be when it comes to personalized license plates, at least they’re being consistent. We’re talking about an organization that rejected personalized license plates like “COOLAF,” “SHE MAD,” and “SCAM,” among many others in 2022.
So, it’s hard to get upset with them for rejecting a plate that many of us would have assumed expressed the person’s love for getting it on rather than curdling soy milk.
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2023-01-20T03:19:37+00:00
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newstalk1290.com
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https://newstalk1290.com/texas-rejected-personalized-license-plate/
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BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick got his groove back, fittingly at one of his favorite tracks.
Harvick ended a 65- race winless drought that lasted nearly two years with his sixth victory at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday.
“Good timing, for sure,” he said.
Harvick’s win shakes up the playoff race with just three races remaining in the regular season, leaving little time for drivers to earn a spot in the 16-car postseason, and gives a boost for a veteran that entered the weekend No. 17 in points.
“Everybody that doubted us doesn’t know us,” he said.
NASCAR has had 15 different Cup winners this season. If there are two new winners over the last three races, a driver with one win will be eliminated from the 16-car playoff with a tiebreaker based on points. Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. are top-10 drivers in points, but they have not finished first to put their postseason positioning in peril.
Harvick’s No. 4 Ford pulled away from Bubba Wallace and the rest the field following a restart with 35 laps to go at the FireKeepers Casino 400. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver took advantage of clean air, helping him coast to his 59th victory, including five wins since 2018 on the two-mile oval in the Irish Hills region of southern Michigan.
Harvick had not won since claiming a NASCAR Cup Series postseason race on Sept. 19, 2020, at Bristol Motor Speedway.
“It’s been a while,” he acknowledged. “Michigan has been a great place for us.”
Wallace finished second in his No. 23 Toyota — 2.9 seconds behind Harvick — followed by Denny Hamlin in his No. 11 Toyota.
“Seconds not good enough for the playoffs,” said Wallace, who needs to win one of the final three regular-season races to earn a spot in the postseason.
Austin Cindric, who won the Daytona 500 for his first career victory, started the day No. 15 in points and finished last in the 37-car race after his No. 2 Ford hit the wall head-on in a nine-car crash that knocked Kyle Busch out of the competition.
“It was a complete mess,” he said.
BUBBA BUMPED
Wallace won his first career pole Saturday, becoming the only driver to break 190 mph in the Next Gen car during qualifying this season and went even faster early in the race after a 90-minute rain delay.
Wallace, driving for 23XI Racing formed by Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin in 2020, stayed out front until he made a pit stop after 21 laps — two shy of his career high — and the decision that cost him track position due to a crash soon thereafter that included one-fourth of the field.
Wallace blamed himself for letting Harvick pull away after the last pivotal restart.
“I’ll wear this one on my heart for a while,” he said, choking back tears. “I failed everybody.”
BUSCH’S BAD DAY
Busch had another frustrating day, getting knocked out of the race on lap 25 due to the multi-car crash following a restart that also ended Cindric’s day.
“I can’t buy a break right now,” said Busch, who was the favorite to win the race, per FanDuel Sportsbook.
Busch has failed to finish in the top 10 in eight straight races, the longest streak of the two-time champion’s career, and he does not have a contract for next year. Three days before racing at Michigan, he and his wife and their two young children escaped the Mall of America in Minnesota after shots were fired.
ODDS AND ENDS
Austin Hill made his Cup debut for Richard Childress Racing and finished 18th. … Kurt Busch missed his third straight race with concussion-like symptoms. Ty Gibbs, the 19-year-old grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, filled in and was a Cup career-high 10th in the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing. … Cole Custer’s No. 41 Ford had its front left tire engulfed in flames, ending his day midway through the race a week after Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford caught fire. … Buescher’s paint job featured the LeBron James Family Foundation. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is a minority owner with Fenway Sports Group, the parent company of Roush Fenway Keselowski, which hosted James Bromsey III, a sixth-grade student at his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio.
UP NEXT
NASCAR shifts to Richmond Raceway in Virginia, one of the last three races of the regular season. Hamlin won at Richmond in April.
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2022-08-08T06:12:50+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/sports/sports-news/kevin-harvick-ends-65-race-drought-with-6th-win-at-michigan/
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BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX is targeting Thursday morning for a second attempt at the first flight test of a fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket after a scrubbed test on Monday.
The 62-minute launch window opens at 8:28 a.m. and closes at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, according to an updated report from SpaceX on the highly anticipated launch.
The flight will be the company’s first attempt at launching its stacked Starship, a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth, the Moon, Mars and beyond.
“With a test such as this, success is measured by how much we can learn, which will inform and improve the probability of success in the future as SpaceX rapidly advances development of Starship,” a SpaceX release stated.
In the past, SpaceX has completed multiple sub-orbital flight tests of Starship’s upper stage from the Boca Chica launch site, known as Starbase. The company has deemed these test flights and landings as successful for demonstrating an unprecedented approach to controlled flight and validating the vehicle’s design.
SpaceX has also conducted multiple tests of its Super Heavy rocket, including static fire tests that led to a full-duration 31 Raptor engine test – the largest number of simultaneous rocket engine ignitions in history, the release stated.
The stacked vehicle on its rocket is supported by the world’s tallest rocket launch and catch tower, standing at nearly 400 feet. This tower is designed to support vehicle integration, launch, and catch of the Super Heavy rocket booster.
However, SpaceX announced it would not be attempting a vertical landing of Starship or a catch of the Super Heavy booster for this first flight test on Thursday.
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2023-04-18T21:00:11+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/spacex/spacex-announces-thursday-as-target-date-for-starship-launch/
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(The Hill) – Federal regulators gave the green light to the first-ever vaccine to prevent the respiratory disease RSV on Wednesday, a major breakthrough that’s been decades in the making.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Arexvy, a shot developed by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in adults aged 60 and older.
The development marks a significant turning point in the fight to protect vulnerable individuals against RSV, and other shots are close behind.
A vaccine that was developed by Pfizer and aimed at the same demographic is expected to be approved by the end of the month.
FDA is also considering Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine, intended to be given to pregnant individuals to help protect against RSV in infants.
RSV circulation is seasonal, typically starting during the fall and peaking in the winter. The vaccine is expected to be available before the start of next RSV season.
In healthy adults and older children, RSV typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms that go away with moderate rest and self care.
But older adults, including those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and chronic heart and lung disease, are at increased risk of severe RSV illness and drive the majority of RSV hospitalizations.
RSV causes between 60,000 and 160,000 hospitalizations annually for adults older than 65 in the U.S. and 6,000 to 13,000 deaths, according to federal statistics.
“Today’s approval of the first RSV vaccine is an important public health achievement to prevent a disease which can be life-threatening and reflects the FDA’s continued commitment to facilitating the development of safe and effective vaccines for use in the United States,” Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a statement.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel will meet in June to make recommendations on the appropriate use of the vaccine in the U.S.
Results from a large clinical trial of nearly 25,000 participants showed a shot of GSK’s vaccine given before RSV season was shown to be about 83 percent effective in preventing lower respiratory tract disease in people aged 60 and over, and 94 percent effective in preventing severe disease.
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2023-05-03T20:04:46+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/first-ever-vaccine-to-prevent-rsv-in-older-adults-wins-fda-approval/
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Sunny Hostin, a co-host of ABC’s daytime political talk show “The View,” is arguing it is nonsensical for suburban women to vote GOP in next week’s midterm elections.
“I read a poll just yesterday” showing that “suburban women are now going to vote Republican,” Hostin said during Thursday’s episode. “It’s almost like roaches voting for Raid.”
Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump White House communications director and the lone conservative on the panel-style show, interjected, saying the comment was “insulting to the voter.”
“Their voting against their own self interest,” Hostin countered.
“People make up decisions on what’s right for their family,” Griffin shot back, calling it wrong that Hostin felt she could make that determination for others.
Hostin refused to back down, saying she was “surprised” to see polling indicating “women would vote against their own health care.”
Women’s reproductive health and abortion rights have been one of the biggest issues Democrats are pushing ahead of next week’s elections.
A recent Wall Street Journal poll found suburban women, a key group of midterm voters, favor the GOP by 15 percentage points.
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2022-11-03T19:36:31+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/sunny-hostin-suburban-women-backing-gop-like-roaches-voting-for-raid/
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HONG KONG, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseus Technology Ltd., the industry-leading consumer electronics brand is here with a new GaN power strip under the series name PowerCombo.
When speaking of power strips, the typical picture people all have is a flat plate with outlets, sometimes in the form of a tower, and with a couple of standard USB ports. To break that stereotype and give users a brand new experience in contrast with regular power strips, the Baseus PowerCombo Pro 40W Power Strip was designed. It's the baby of a power strip and GaN charger.
Compared to its predecessor the PowerCombo 65W and PowerCombo 100W, in case of a power spike due to a severe storm, the digital circuit monitors then automatically cuts off the power of outlets when power surge is detected to protect all the electronic devices from getting damaged, where as most traditional power strip lakes efficiency using temperature sensor requiring the power strip to reach a specific temperature even devices are already damaged. A surge protector essential to have for places or regions with stormy weather.
In addition to that, the built-in smart chip uses the BDIP Baseus Digital Intelligent Power technology to monitor plugged-in devices 86400 times a day to ensure users' and devices' safety all-day-long, whilst providing overpower, overvoltage, overcurrent, undervoltage, fire-resistant, and short circuit protections. The LED halo around the power button indicates the current status according to pulsing speed. It pulses slowly when working at full load, flashes quickly when abnormality is detected, and solid blue when the power strip is turned ON.
Moving to charging interfaces, as a power strip, it features 3 outlets where 2 are on the left and right side while 1 is on top surface allowing to plug in and power several devices at a time, for instance, a TV, soundbar, and speaker, and without having to worry about a big power adapter taking up more space than just one outlet.
As a GaN charger, there is 2 PD USB-C and 1 USB-A ports in addition built on the front part designed to provide 40W simultaneous charging, ideal to have on a drawer next to the couch or on nightstand to charge an iPhone and other portable devices max at 20W fast charging through each USB-C port. The best combination would be an iPhone and iPad, or an iWatch.
As it adopts the Gallium Nitride (GaN) material, like any GaN based product, the surge protector is compact enough not to occupy excessive space on desktop, has a better temperature control, and compact enough to carry in luggage especially on a family trip or business trip to basically charge and power portable devices like smartphone, laptop, tablet, switch, steam deck, iWatch, Bluetooth speaker, and more. The concept was to replace multiple chargers with a single one.
The Baseus PowerCombo 40W Power Strip is an all-in-one desktop charging solution, and it is now available on big platforms like Amazon, AliExpress, and other online shopping websites.
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Founded in 2011, Baseus is an industry-leading consumer electronics brand integrating design, research and development, production and sales. Baseus operates and creates products highlighting "Practicality & Aestheticism". By 2021, Baseus garnered 96 international industrial design awards including Reddot, IF, iDEA, Golden Pin, G-Mark, and Pentawards, whilst amassing up to 1325 patents. For further approach, visit www.baseus.com
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2022-11-03T09:42:32+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/11/03/baseus-just-rolled-out-an-unprecedented-innovative-gan-power-strip/
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Portillo's is bringing back a sweet deal with the return of their popular heart-shaped cake.
The single layer chocolate cake, which costs $17.99, will make its return just in time for Valentine's Day treats.
The famous chocolate dessert is now available for pre-order, with pick-up at any location from Feb. 8-17. Delivery is also offered from Feb. 10-14.
For every heart-shaped chocolate cake sold between Jan. 14 and Feb. 17, Portillo’s will donate 100% of the proceeds to the American Red Cross (up to a maximum commitment of $25,000), the company said.
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It is important to note that if you are ordering a heart-shaped cake for delivery, you must enter the name of the person the cake is being delivered to in the “Delivery Instructions” field when entering the delivery address. Delivery times are estimates only, as Portillo's expects a large number of orders, the popular chain said. If picking up, a Picture ID and credit card will be required.
To learn more about the heart-shaped cake, head to the Portillo's website.
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2023-01-24T20:27:47+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/portillos-heart-shaped-cake-returns-for-valentines-day-heres-how-to-get-one/3053545/
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A police officer remarkably escaped injury Monday when a car careened across a highway at 120 mph while he conducted a traffic stop.
Dashcam video of the crash released Tuesday by Fairfax County Police shows a black BMW sedan driven by a teenager coming within inches of the officer, who had stepped out of his patrol car to pull over a gray BMW for speeding.
In the seconds before the crash, the black BMW can be seen skidding across a median on the Fairfax County Parkway near Braddock Road. It then strikes the car that had been pulled over and ricochets into the patrol car. The officer falls to the ground for a second, then quickly pops up to radio for help and check on injuries.
Miraculously, no major injuries were reported, even though the black BMW had two teenage passengers in addition to the driver. All three in the black BMW were wearing seatbelts, police said.
The driver of the black BMW was charged with reckless driving, a misdemeanor that can often result in jail time in Virginia. Police said the driver was 17 years old, and state law restricts them from identifying him or releasing any details about the crash that could be used to identify him.
Deputy Police Chief Bob Blakley said traffic safety among teen drivers is on the decline. So far this year, Fairfax police have seen a 62 percent increase in teen speeding citations, and a 98 percent increase in tickets for failure to follow signs or signals.
In Monday’s crash, reconstruction experts determined that the car had been going 120 mph in a 50 mph zone before it lost control.
“The vehicle lost control because cars can’t go that fast on the highway,” he said.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis did not identify the officer, who was uninjured but recovering at home Tuesday. Davis and Blakley said the 13-year veteran may be alive today because he approached the driver he pulled over on the passenger side of the vehicle — a tactic that is optional for officers but advised in cases where approaching on the driver side presents a safety hazard, Blakley said.
Davis complimented the officer’s professionalism at a news conference Tuesday.
“His grace under pressure was calm, cool, collected,” Davis said.
Davis said the accident is a good reminder about the importance of traffic safety and recognizing the dangers that officers face enforcing traffic laws. Also, in Fairfax County, one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, Davis suggested that parents might want to reconsider providing high-performance automobiles to their children.
“The car involved in that collision yesterday was a whole lot of car for an inexperienced driver,” Davis said. ”It was going way too fast. It was a rocket, and then it became a missile.”
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2023-05-03T04:25:44+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/video-shows-virginia-officer-evade-crash-during-traffic-stop/
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday reversed his decision to fire his defense minister over criticism of the government’s contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary.
In a live press conference, Netanyahu said that Yoav Gallant is staying at his post.
“I decided to put the differences we had behind us,” he said. “Gallant remains in his position and we will continue to work together for the security of the citizens of Israel.”
In a tweet showing himself sitting next to Netanyahu, Gallant wrote: “We continue together with full strength, for Israel’s security.”
Netanyahu announced late last month that Gallant was fired. The decision set off a wave of spontaneous mass protests and a general strike that threatened to paralyze the country, forcing the Israeli leader to suspend his divisive plan to overhaul the judicial system.
Netanyahu never sent Gallant a formal termination letter. As of Monday, Gallant — whose criticism of Netanyahu's planned judicial changes led to his dismissal — was still on the job. Gallant's aides said it was business-as-usual at the Defense Ministry.
In recent days, Gallant was seen taking part in Israeli government meetings discussing tensions in Jerusalem that escalated last week and the wider violence they sparked in the region.
“Even in the last few days we worked together and stood together around the clock on all fronts in the face of the security challenges,” Netanyahu said.
Days after Netanyahu announced Gallant's firing, an Israeli police raid at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site triggered rocket fire at Israel on multiple fronts. Israel responded with airstrikes and artillery fire at rocket launch sites and accused Hamas and Palestinian militant groups of being behind the attacks.
The judiciary crisis and other issues including his indictment on corruption charges in 2019 have distracted Netanyahu from his traditional focus on security and diplomacy, and many Israelis were concerned about the prospects of a vacant defense minister post.
On Saturday, tens of thousands of Israelis took part in the 14th straight week of protests against the planned judicial overhaul. Organizers say the plan would diminish Israel’s national security by roiling the military and weakening the country in the eyes of its enemies. They also say that Netanyahu has a conflict of interest at a time when he is on trial. Netanyahu’s supporters say the plan is needed to rein in the powers of unelected judges.
After Wednesday’s police raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound — the third holiest shrine in Islam that is also the most sacred to Jews — rockets were fired on northern Israel from Lebanon, Syria and the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.
The escalation came at a time of rare convergence of Muslim, Jewish and Christian holidays.
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2023-04-10T21:16:26+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/netanyahu-reverses-firing-of-defense-minister-amid-tension/5HX2CJLFWJHUBGOUAAPFLOGCMQ/
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LIMA, Wis. (WFRV) – On Thursday evening, authorities were called for a house fire in Sheboygan County.
According to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, on July 14 around 10:40 p.m., a 9-1-1 call came in for a house fire on School Street in the Town of Lima. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
There were multiple ‘resources’ involved in the incident:
- Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office
- Oostburg Fire Department and First Responders
- City of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department
- Town of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department
- Waldo Fire Department
- Adell Fire Department
- We Energies
- Orange Cross Ambulance Service
Officials say that the Red Cross is helping the homeowner with temporary living accommodations. There was no information on the extent of the damage or if there were any injuries.
Local 5 will update this story if more details are released.
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2022-07-15T14:50:04+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/house-fire-in-sheboygan-county-cause-under-investigation/
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After his sixth straight day of practice, with the temperature mercifully under 90 degrees, Isaiah Likely headed for one end of an autograph line spanning the length of a football field at the Ravens’ facility in Owings Mills. The rookie tight end has been a training camp sensation for less than two weeks now, but word travels fast. Already, fans on Saturday recognized Likely. They wanted his signature, a picture, something to remember him by.
Production hasn’t been a problem for the fourth-round pick. At Coastal Carolina last season, he had 912 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. At mandatory minicamp, he caught quarterback Lamar Jackson’s eye with diving catches. And in training camp, he’s been one of the Ravens’ most consistent receivers, with his ball skills and football IQ earning Likely comparisons to teammate and All-Pro Mark Andrews.
“Great hands, great route running for his size,” wide receiver James Proche II said Friday. “He can stick and move. … He just has great movements for his size [6 feet 4, 235 pounds], and I think that’s the most impressive thing.”
Before enjoying Sunday’s day off, Likely spoke with The Baltimore Sun about what he’s learned from Andrews, his regular battles with rookie safety Kyle Hamilton, why he’s faster than his “track speed” suggests and the merits of being the “king of the jungle.”
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
What’s it like to have fans already knowing who you are?
Really, an exciting experience. I mean, you’re finally looked at as one of those superheroes you grew up looking at when you were a young kid. So just blessings.
Who’d you look up to as a football player growing up?
I’ll really probably say Antonio Gates, Julio Jones. I was a wide receiver in high school, so really just some of the greats. And Antonio, just coming from a basketball background and doing what he did as one of the best tight ends of all time in the league, he was obviously great.
One of the quotes from your predraft process that stood out was, “Be where your feet are.” How does that mantra resonate on a day like today, during a week like this, a camp like this?
Really, just keeping the main thing the main thing. I’ve been playing football since I was 4 years old, so just really being where my feet are and really just being a sponge when it comes to veterans. Whether it’s in the run game or whether it’s in the passing game, Mark’s just a great, fantastic veteran to have in front of you and teach you. Same with [tight end] Nick Boyle and [fullback] Pat Ricard. I mean, they just help me in every little way possible to try to create and make me take that next step in being a great tight end in this offense.
In camp a couple of years ago, another Ravens tight end said that one of the advantages of working under Mark was that he could steal things from him to help his game. Is there anything you’ve picked up from Mark that has really helped elevate your game?
Really, just hearing how he goes about coverages. I mean, Mark’s one of — not one of, the best, probably, route runner when it comes to zone coverages in this league. When we come to practice, I ask Mark, before he even turns on the film, I’ll be like, “Mark, I saw you run a route today, and you knew it was ‘Cover 4′ before they were even in Cover 4.” He’ll just tell me what he’s seen from either the linebacker stance or a safety rolling deep.
And it’s just fantastic because it’s stuff that, in college, you look over because you’re one of the guys to just get the ball and make the play. Now you’re finally playing guys where every level is the same because it’s the NFL, it’s the best of the best. So just hearing what he has to say between that is a blessing in disguise.
During the predraft process, it sounded like you prided yourself on understanding what the defense was going to do.
One hundred percent. I love film. I love watching film. I love knowing what the defense is doing before they do it, because football is a game of inches. So if you have a one-up on your opponent, you’re always going to have the best of them. But like I said, in the NFL, defenses know how to disguise it the best. So having Mark being the best tight end in the league right now, just going in and really just being able to dissect defenses before they even come out … is just something that I obviously have to bring my game to another level for.
At the Senior Bowl, people were talking about you potentially being the best tight end in this draft class. Then at your pro day, you ran a 4.80-second 40-yard dash, and your three-cone drill wasn’t as fast as maybe some expected. Did those times surprise you in any way?
The numbers are the numbers. At the end of the day, I keep the main thing the main thing. I play football. You turn on my film, you can see I don’t run what I ran. You can see I make cuts. You can see I’m explosive. You can see I stretch the defense. So I’m just blessed to be with the Ravens and just show them the talents that they’ve seen on film are the same I do in person.
So how do you explain a guy with 4.8 speed pulling away from cornerback Brandon Stephens on the second day of camp for a 55-yard touchdown?
It’s just something that — I’m not a track star. I play football. I mean, at the end of the day, I play football, since I was 4 years old. So football speed and track speed are two different things. But when I get on the field, there’s definitely two different types of speeds.
It seems like you and Kyle Hamilton really relish going up against each other in one-on-ones. Is that just a case of “Iron sharpens iron”? Because it seems like you guys are pretty exclusive in one-on-ones.
[Laughs.] Yeah, me and Kyle, we love going up against each other. Like you said, iron sharpens iron. Me and Kyle really just look at each other to get better every day, day in and day out. And we’re obviously going to make the best out of each other because, when the preseason comes, and then after that, we’re into the regular season, so it’s best on best for 17 weeks straight. And at the end of the day, we’re trying to get to a Super Bowl.
You put a lot of guys on their butt as a blocker in college, but what’s it like going from that level of competition to the NFL, where maybe you’re taking on a 260-pound outside linebacker who’s been in the league for five years?
It just comes back to, really, the basics, the fundamentals. At Coastal, playing at that level, Division I-caliber, you play Power Five [conference schools] every week, so you’re just always having that size advantage or really just that advantage of being more athletic than a person at times. So now you get into a league where everybody’s athletic, everybody’s the best of the best. So now it just comes down to who masters the fundamentals, even when they’re tired. And that’s where Coach G-Ro [offensive coordinator Greg Roman] has been helping me a lot.
Last question: Can you tell you me about the origin of your Twitter handle, DaGorilla4?
Everybody wants to be king of the jungle, but I’m different. … Everybody wants to be a lion. Everybody wants to be the quote-unquote king of the jungle. But a lion never tests a gorilla. And that’s what I am. I ain’t never been tested. So I’m a gorilla.
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2022-08-08T10:05:50+00:00
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twincities.com
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https://www.twincities.com/2022/08/08/ravens-qa-rookie-standout-isaiah-likely-on-mark-andrews-tips-battling-kyle-hamilton-and-the-king-of-the-jungle/
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Belgium faces Canada in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a competition between the world’s best international soccer teams, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 (11/23/22) at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
WATCH EVERY WORLD CUP 2022 MATCH ON FUBOTV HERE
Fans can watch every World Cup match on FOX, FS1, Telemundo or Universo via trials to fuboTV or DirecTV Stream, as well as on Sling TV, which offers 50% off the first month. Peacock will also stream some matches.
Fans who want to get their favorite country’s kit – or other products like hats, t-shirts, hoodies and more – can do so at Fanatics here. You can view the full bracket and format breakdown on ESPN here.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: 2022 FIFA World Cup
Who: Belgium vs. Canada
When: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Where: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
Time: 2 p.m. ET
TV (English): FOX
TV (Spanish): Telemundo, Peacock
Channel finder: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV,Dish, Hulu, fuboTV, Sling.
Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) Sling TV (50% off first month), Peacock
Here’s the complete 2022 World Cup schedule (all times eastern time):
Group A schedule
November, 20: Qatar vs Ecuador – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 12 p.m.
November, 21: Senegal vs Netherlands – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 5 a.m.
November, 25: Qatar vs Senegal – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 8 a.m.
November, 25: Netherlands vs Ecuador – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 11 a.m.
November, 29: Netherlands vs Qatar – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 10 a.m.
November, 29: Ecuador vs Senegal – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Group B schedule
November, 21: England vs Iran – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 21: USA vs Wales- Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 25: England vs USA – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
November, 25: Wales vs Iran – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 5 a.m.
November, 29: Wales vs England – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 29: Iran vs USA – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
Group C schedule
November, 22: Mexico vs Poland – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 amtadium, Lusail – 5 a.m.
November, 22: Mexico vs Poland – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 26: Argentina vs Mexico – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
November, 26: Poland vs Saudi Arabia – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 30: Poland vs Argentina – Stadium 974, Doha – 2p.m.
November, 30: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
Group D schedule
November, 22: France vs Australia – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 2p.m.
November, 22: Denmark vs Tunisia – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 26: France vs Denmark – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 26: Tunisia vs Australia – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 5 a.m.
November, 30: Tunisia vs France – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
November, 30: Australia vs Denmark – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 10 a.m.
Group E schedule
November, 23: Spain vs Costa Rica- Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 11 a.m.
November, 23: Germany vs Japan – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 27: Spain vs Germany – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
November, 27: Japan vs Costa Rica – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 5 a.m.
December, 1: Japan vs Spain – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
December, 1: Costa Rica vs Germany – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
Group F schedule
November, 23: Belgium vs Canada – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 23: Morocco vs Croatia – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 5 a.m.
November, 27: Belgium vs Morocco – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 8 a.m.
November, 27: Croatia vs Canada – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 11 a.m.
December, 1: Croatia vs Belgium – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
December, 1: Canada vs Morocco – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 10 a.m.
Group G schedule
November, 24: Brazil vs Serbia – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
November, 24: Switzerland vs Cameroon – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 5 a.m.
November, 28: Brazil vs Switzerland – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 28: Cameroon vs Serbia – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 5 a.m.
December, 2: Cameroon vs Brazil – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
December, 2: Serbia vs Switzerland – Stadium 974, Doha – 2p.m.
Group H schedule
November, 24: Portugal vs Ghana – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 24: Uruguay vs South Korea – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 28: Portugal vs Uruguay – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
November, 28: South Korea vs Ghana – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
December, 2: South Korea vs Portugal – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
December, 2: Ghana vs Uruguay – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 10 a.m.
Round of 16 schedule
Match 49 – December, 3: Winner Group A vs Runners up Group B – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Match 50 – December, 3: Winners Group C vs Runners up Group D – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
Match 52 -December, 4: Winners Group D vs Runners up Group C – Al Thumama Stadium, Doha – 10 a.m.
Match 51 – December, 4: Winners Group B vs Runners up Group A – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
Match 53 -December, 5: Winners Group E vs Runners up Group F – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 10 a.m.
Match 54 – December, 5: Winners Group G vs Runners up Group H – Stadium 974, Doha – 2p.m.
Match 55 – December, 6: Winners Group F vs Runners up Group E – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Match 56 – December, 6: Winners Group H vs Runners up Group G – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2 p.m.
Quarterfinal schedule
Match 58 – December, 9: Winners Match 53 vs Winners Match 54 – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Match 57 – December, 9: Winners Match 49 vs Winners Match 50 – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 10 a.m.
Match 60 – December, 10: Winners Match 55 vs Winners Match 56 – Al Thumama Stadium, Doha – 10 a.m.
Match 59 – December, 10: Winners Match 51 vs Winners Match 52 – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2 p.m.
Semifinal schedule
Match 61 – December, 13: Winners Match 57 vs Winners Match 58 – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2 p.m.
Match 62 – December, 14: Winners Match 59 vs Winners Match 60 – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2 p.m.
Third-place play-off
Match 63 – December, 17: Losers Match 61 vs Losers Match 62 – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2 p.m.
Final
Match 64 – December, 18: Winners Match 61 vs Winners Match 62 – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 10 a.m.
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged North Macedonia’s leaders Thursday to deliver on a pledge to amend the country’s constitution in order to speed up its path toward European Union membership. North Macedonia has promised neighboring Bulgaria, an EU member since 2007, to add a reference in its constitution to the existence of an ethnic Bulgarian minority. In exchange, Bulgaria would lift objections to the start of EU membership talks for North Macedonia. But the amendment needs votes in parliament from the conservative opposition, which is publicly opposed to the change. “Now that the constitution must be changed, I can only encourage you to do so. If you don’t want your young people to go to Europe, you have to bring Europe here,” Baerbock told reporters after talks with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani.
“I know that the agreement you reached with Bulgaria was not easy for you ... and that’s why I can understand that there is a debate about it, especially when it comes to one’s own identity, history, language and culture,” she said. On her visit to the capital, Skopje, Baerbock also met with North Macedonia’s leadership, including President Stevo Pendarovski and Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski.
North Macedonia and neighboring Albania have been candidate countries since 2005 and launched membership negotiations with the EU last year in a process expected to take years. Disputes with neighbors have held up accession talks. A spat with Greece over the use of the name Macedonia and the region’s ancient heritage lasted decades. The latest dispute between North Macedonia and Bulgaria is also centered around Macedonian identity, as well as over history, language, and culture. The constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority in the 120-seat parliament, or 80 votes. But the governing coalition led by the center-left Social Democrats is only backed by 62 lawmakers.
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Skeletal remains found at Lake Mead identified by coroner
Updated March 29, 2023 - 9:59 am
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a man who drowned nearly 40 years ago in Lake Mead.
Donald Smith, 39, was reported missing in April 1974 after his suspected drowning. His remains were found on Oct. 17 and Oct. 19 near Callville Bay.
“The identification was based on DNA analysis and reports from the original incident,” Clark County spokesperson Stacey Welling said in a statement Tuesday.
The coroner’s office is still working to identify the remains of a person whose remains were found on Boulder Beach on July 25, Aug. 6 and Aug. 16. The remains all belonged to the same body.
Later that month, the coroner’s office identified Thomas Erndt, a 42-year-old Las Vegas man who drowned in 2002. His remains were found in May near Callville Bay. The coroner’s office could not determine his cause and manner of death.
The coroner’s office did not provide an update Tuesday to the most publicized discovery at Lake Mead, the body of a male shooting victim found in a barrel at Hemenway Harbor.
“The process for identifying the remains includes examinations to determine the gender and approximate age, height and weight of each decedent; the collection of DNA samples, the quality of which can be greatly affected by time and environmental conditions; and comparing findings to information about people who have been reported missing over the years,” Welling wrote in Tuesday’s statement.
Contact Sabrina Schnur at sschnur@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0278. Follow @sabrina_schnur on Twitter.
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Attorneys reshape arguments as Whitmer kidnap plot retrial begins
Grand Rapids — The retrial of two men accused of a violent plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opened in federal court on Wednesday, with attorneys for both sides recasting and reframing their arguments four months after the first trial ended in a hung jury.
More:Feds try to salvage Whitmer kidnap case as jury selection begins
Federal prosecutors made a dramatic pivot, talking more directly from the outset of the trial about the involvement of informants and undercover agents in an effort to depict defendants Adam Fox, 39, and Barry Croft Jr., 46, as individuals with a concrete desire to overthrow the government and spark a second American Revolution — long before the COVID-19 pandemic, and before they landed on the radar of the federal government.
“This case doesn’t start because of COVID-19,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher O’Connor, one of the prosecutors representing the federal government in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids.
“It starts several years before that, because what you’ll learn is that years before law enforcement started to investigate this plot, defendants believed election officials were tyrants.”
U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker presided over the opening arguments on Wednesday. The retrial is the latest saga in one of the largest domestic terrorism cases in recent history, an effort that has been rife with controversy.
Jonker also oversaw the earlier trial against Croft and Fox, when two other defendants, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta, were acquitted on all charges. That jury, however, could not come to an agreement with respect to Croft and Fox and deadlocked on the charges against the two men.
Croft and Fox have been depicted by prosecutors as the ringleaders of the alleged plot, and they face charges of kidnapping conspiracy and conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. Croft faces an additional charge of possessing an unregistered destructive device.
Two others charged in connection with the plot, Ty Garbin, 26, and Kaleb Franks, 28, have pleaded guilty to federal kidnapping conspiracy charges and are expected to testify again as the government's star witnesses.
O’Connor dug deeper into the defendants' lives before they came under investigation, talking about Croft’s years-long ties to violent extremist groups and history of posting anti-government commentary on social media and highlighting meetings and details that took place before spring 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic created tensions and brought anti-government extremists out into the national spotlight.
According to the prosecutors, the defendants believed that kidnapping a sitting governor would be a means to spark chaos and remove people from office who they felt were overstepping their authority.
“They wanted to violently overthrow elected government officials because they believed those officials were tyrants constantly violating their rights,” O'Connor said.
“Fox and Croft believed the boogaloo would be accomplished through violence, not through voting.”
The defense attorneys added new emphasis on the role federal law enforcement agents played in the men’s alleged actions.
Croft’s attorney Joshua Blanchard cast his client, a Delaware resident, as someone who came on the FBI’s radar long before the kidnapping plot, catching agents attention with inflammatory Facebook posts and “saying mean things about the FBI.” Blanchard argued that the FBI viewed Croft as a threat and they were “looking for an opportunity to charge him with a crime.”
He grew emotional talking about the more than 600 days Croft has spent in jail, away from his family, since the men were arrested in October 2020. Croft, Blanchard told the jury, is “waiting for you to tell the FBI that the truth matters.”
“In our system of justice we rely on facts and we rely on truth and the way you do that is you return a verdict of not guilty.”
Much like the initial trial, Fox’s attorney Christopher Gibbons placed a heavy emphasis on the idea that everything his client said about committing violence and overthrowing the government was merely “big talk” by a destitute man living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop.
Gibbons said the defendants “wouldn’t hatch a plan on their own or wouldn’t reach a conspiracy on their own” and that it was the FBI that pushed them to the next steps.
“If the big talkers weren’t willing to hatch a plan on their own, the FBI would do it for them,” said Gibbons, later adding that the initial informant, who brought the defendants to the attention of federal law enforcement, was “the beginning, middle and end of this case.”
In their opening statement, the prosecution preemptively pushed back at those claims and any efforts by the defense to frame the case as entrapment, with O’Connor reiterating that “it wasn’t just talk.”
“Entrapment is a legal standard, not a feeling that you get about this investigation,” he said.
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LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday it will introduce a bill next week to override parts of the Brexit trade treaty it signed with the European Union before the U.K. quit the bloc in 2020. The move will be a major escalation in a festering U.K-EU dispute over trade rules for Northern Ireland.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman, Jamie Davies, said “the bill has been agreed by the relevant cabinet committees and will be introduced to Parliament on Monday.”
The legislation, if approved by lawmakers, would scrap parts of a trade treaty with the EU that Johnson signed less than two years ago, by removing checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K.
The EU has threatened to retaliate, raising the specter of a trade war between the two major economic partners.
Some legal experts say the move is unlawful but the U.K. government says it will “publish a summary of the legal advice” it has received about the legislation.
Northern Ireland is the only part of the U.K. that shares a border with an EU country, Ireland. When Britain left the European Union and its borderless free-trade zone, the two sides agreed to keep the Irish land border free of customs posts and other checks because an open border is a key pillar of the peace process that ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland.
Instead, to protect the EU’s single market, there are checks on some goods, such as meat and eggs, entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K.
British unionists in Northern Ireland say the new checks have put a burden on businesses and frayed the bonds between Northern Ireland and the rest of the U.K. — seen by some unionists as a threat to their British identity.
Britain’s Conservative government says the Brexit rules also are undermining peace in Northern Ireland, where they have caused a political crisis. Northern Ireland’s main unionist party is blocking the formation of a new power-sharing government in Belfast, saying it won’t take part until the Brexit trade rules are scrapped.
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129 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match
MALANG, Indonesia (AP) — Panic at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls left 129 dead, mostly trampled to death, police said Sunday.
Several fights between supporters of the two rival soccer teams were reported inside the Kanjuruhan Stadium in East Java province's Malang city after the Indonesian Premier League game ended with Persebaya Surabaya beating Arema Malang 3-2.
The brawls that broke out just after the game ended late night Saturday prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic among supporters, said East Java Police Chief Nico Afinta.
Hundreds of people ran to an exit gate in an effort to avoid the tear gas. Some suffocated in the chaos and others were trampled, killing 34 almost instantly.
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More than 300 were rushed to nearby hospitals to treat injuries but many died on the way and during a treatment, Afinta said.
Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After being encircled by Ukrainian forces, Russia pulled troops out Saturday from an eastern Ukrainian city that it had been using as a front-line hub. It was the latest victory for the Ukrainian counteroffensive that has humiliated and angered the Kremlin.
Russia’s withdrawal from Lyman complicates its internationally vilified declaration just a day earlier that it had annexed four regions of Ukraine — an area that includes Lyman. Taking the city paves the way for Ukrainian troops to potentially push further into land that Moscow now illegally claims as its own.
“The Ukrainian flag is already in Lyman, Donetsk region. Fighting is still going on there. But there is no trace of any pseudo-referendum there,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address Saturday.
He was referring to “referendums” that Russia held at gunpoint in the four regions before annexing them — Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
The fighting comes at a pivotal moment in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war. Facing Ukrainian gains on the battlefield — which he frames as a U.S.-orchestrated effort to destroy Russia — Putin this week heightened threats of nuclear force and used his most aggressive, anti-Western rhetoric to date.
Ian leaves dozens dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Dozens of Florida residents left their flooded and splintered homes by boat and by air on Saturday as rescuers continued to search for survivors in the wake of Hurricane Ian, while authorities in South Carolina and North Carolina began taking stock of their losses.
The death toll from the storm, one of the strongest hurricanes by wind speed to ever hit the U.S., grew to more than four dozen, with 47 deaths confirmed in Florida, four in North Carolina and three deaths in Cuba. The storm weakened Saturday as it rolled into the mid-Atlantic, but not before it washed out bridges and piers, hurdled massive boats into buildings onshore and sheared roofs off homes, leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
The bulk of the deaths confirmed in Florida were mostly from drowning in storm waters, but others from Ian's tragic aftereffects. An elderly couple died after their oxygen machines shut off when they lost power, authorities said.
As of Saturday, more than 1,000 people had been rescued from flooded areas along Florida's southwestern coast alone, Daniel Hokanson, a four-star general and head of the National Guard, told The Associated Press while airborne to Florida.
Later in the evening, the White House announced that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden would travel to Florida on Wednesday. No other details of Biden's visit were immediately released.
Pine Island residents recount horror, fear as Ian bore down
PINE ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Paramedics and volunteers with a group that rescues people after natural disasters went door to door Saturday on Florida's devastated Pine Island, offering to evacuate residents who spoke of the terror of riding out Hurricane Ian in flooded homes and howling winds.
The largest barrier island off Florida’s Gulf Coast, Pine Island has been largely cut off from the outside world. Ian heavily damaged the only bridge to the island, leaving it only reachable by boat or air. For many, the volunteers from the non-profit Medic Corps were the first people they have seen from outside the island in days.
Residents described the horror of being trapped in their homes as water kept rising. Joe Conforti became emotional as he recounted what happened, saying the water rose at least 8 to 10 feet (2.4-3 meters), and there were 4-foot (1.2-meter) waves in the streets.
“The water just kept pounding the house and we watched, boats, houses — we watched everything just go flying by,” he said, as he fought back tears. “We’ve lost so much at this point.”
Conforti said if it wasn't for his wife, Dawn Conforti, he wouldn't have made it. He said: “I started to lose sensibility, because when the water’s at your door and it’s splashing on the door and you’re seeing how fast it’s moving, there’s no way you’re going to survive that.”
Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands
SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — When Hurricane Ian struck Florida’s Gulf Coast, it washed out the bottom level of David Muench's home on the barrier island of Sanibel along with several cars, a Harley-Davidson and a boat.
His parents' house was among those destroyed by the storm that killed at least two people there, and the lone bridge to the crescent-shaped island collapsed, cutting off access by car to the mainland for its 6,300 residents.
Hurricane Ian underscores the vulnerability of the nation's barrier islands and the increasing costs of people living on the thin strips of land that parallel the coast. As hurricanes become more destructive, experts question whether such exposed communities can keep rebuilding in the face of climate change.
“This is a Hurricane Katrina-scale event, where you’re having to rebuild everything, including the infrastructure,” said Jesse M. Keenan, a real estate professor at Tulane University’s School of Architecture. “We can't build back everything to what it was — we can't afford that."
Ian slammed into southwest Florida as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday with among the highest windspeeds in U.S. history — in nearly the same spot where Hurricane Charley, also a Category 4, caused major damage in 2004.
Russia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chief
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces blindfolded and detained the head of Europe’s largest nuclear plant, Ukraine’s nuclear power provider said Saturday, reigniting long-simmering fears over the plant's security.
The alleged kidnapping on Friday apparently took place shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated his war in Ukraine and pushed it into a new, dangerous phase by annexing four Ukrainian regions that Moscow fully or partially controls and heightening threats of nuclear force.
In a possible attempt to secure Moscow’s hold on the newly annexed territory, Russian forces seized the director-general of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ihor Murashov, around 4 p.m. Friday, the Ukrainian state nuclear company Energoatom said.
Putin on Friday signed treaties to absorb the Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine, including the area around the nuclear plant.
Energoatom said Russian troops stopped Murashov’s car, blindfolded him and then took him to an undisclosed location.
Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare softening of hostile relations, Venezuela freed on Saturday seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on narcotics convictions.
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, follows months of back channel diplomacy by senior U.S. officials — secretive talks with a major oil producer that took on greater urgency after sanctions on Russia put pressure on global energy prices.
The deal amounts to an unusual gesture of goodwill by Maduro as the socialist leader looks to rebuild relations with the U.S. after vanquishing most of his domestic opponents. While the White House denied any change in policy toward Venezuela is afoot, the freeing of Americans could create political space for the Biden administration to ease crippling oil sanctions on Venezuela if Maduro shows progress in on-again, off-again talks with his opponents.
“I can’t believe it,” Cristina Vadell, the daughter of Tomeu Vadell, one of the freed Americans, told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Holding back tears of joy on her 31st birthday, she said: “This is the best birthday present ever. I’m just so happy.”
Trump at center of Oath Keepers novel defense in Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense team in the Capitol riot trial of the Oath Keepers leader is relying on an unusual strategy with Donald Trump at the center.
Lawyers for Stewart Rhodes, founder of the extremist group, are poised to argue that jurors cannot find him guilty of seditious conspiracy because all the actions he took before the siege on Jan. 6, 2021, were in preparation for orders he anticipated from the then-president — orders that never came.
Rhodes and four associates are accused of plotting for weeks to stop the transfer of presidential power from the Republican incumbent to Democrat Joe Biden, culminating with Oath Keepers in battle gear storming the Capitol alongside hundreds of other Trump supporters.
Opening statements in the trial are set to begin Monday.
Rhodes intends to take the stand to argue he believed Trump was going to invoke the Insurrection Act to call up a militia to support him, his lawyers have said. Trump didn't do that, but Rhodes' team says that what prosecutors allege was an illegal conspiracy was "actually lobbying and preparation for the President to utilize" the law.
Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new term
WASHINGTON (AP) — With public confidence diminished and justices sparring openly over the institution's legitimacy, the Supreme Court on Monday will begin a new term that could push American law to the right on issues of race, voting and the environment.
Following June's momentous overturning of nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion rights, the court is diving back in with an aggressive agenda that seems likely to split its six conservative justices from its three liberals.
“It’s not going to be a sleepy term,” said Allison Orr Larsen, a William and Mary law professor. "Cases the court already has agreed to hear really have the potential to bring some pretty significant changes to the law.”
Into this swirling mix steps new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the court’s first Black woman. Jackson took the seat of Justice Stephen Breyer, a member of the court's liberal wing, who retired in June. She's not expected to alter the liberal-conservative divide on the court, but for the first time the court has four women as justices and white men no longer hold a majority.
The court, with three appointees of President Donald Trump, could discard decades of decisions that allow colleges to take account of race in admissions and again weaken the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, the crown jewel of the civil rights movement.
GOP attacks Georgia's Abrams on voting as judge rejects suit
ATLANTA (AP) — When Democrat Stacey Abrams narrowly lost the Georgia governor's race to Republican Brian Kemp four years ago, she didn’t go quietly.
She ended her campaign with a nonconcession that acknowledged she wouldn't be governor, while spotlighting her claims that Kemp had used his post as secretary of state to improperly purge likely Democratic voters. Abrams founded Fair Fight Action, a group focused on fair elections, which within weeks filed a wide-ranging federal lawsuit alleging “gross mismanagement” of Georgia’s elections.
That lawsuit sputtered out Friday with Fair Fight losing its last remaining arguments, more than a year after the judge had tossed most earlier claims.
People are already voting by mail in a Georgia governor’s race that again pits Abrams and Kemp against each other, with fewer than 40 days remaining before voting ends on Nov. 8.
And Republicans are now using the loss to attack what they see as the “big lie” that underlies Abrams' career. They label her claims that Georgia’s election system has been discriminatory as a fraud she used to enrich herself and aggrandize her political career after her 2018 loss.
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(NEXSTAR) – Tori Bowie, a U.S. Olympic sprinter, died of complications from childbirth, Florida officials have confirmed.
Bowie, who won three medals during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, died in May. She was 32.
Citing a coroner’s report, TMZ says the runner was found dead in her Florida home on May 2. Her family had reportedly been concerned after not speaking with Bowie for several days.
Bowie’s management company and USA Track and Field confirmed her death the next day.
According to the autopsy results from the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office, Bowie died of complications from childbirth, USA Today and TMZ report. The Olympian was estimated to be eight months pregnant and had been experiencing labor when she died.
Bowie may have suffered respiratory distress or eclampsia, seizures that can occur after a sudden spike in high blood pressure during pregnancy, officials reported wrote. Her death was ruled as natural.
The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office didn’t immediately respond to Nexstar’s request for information.
Growing up in Sandhill, Mississippi, Bowie was coaxed into track as a teenager and quickly rose up the ranks as a sprinter and long jumper. She attended Southern Mississippi, where she swept the long jump NCAA championships at the indoor and outdoor events in 2011.
Bowie turned in an electric performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won silver in the 100 and bronze in the 200. She then ran the anchor leg on a 4×100 team with Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix and English Gardner to take gold.
A year later, she won the 100 meters at the 2017 world championships in London.
Bowie was taken in by her grandmother as an infant after she was left at a foster home. She considered herself a basketball player and only reluctantly showed up for track, but Bowie was a fast learner, becoming a state champion in the 100, 200 and long jump before going to college.
Her first major international medal was a 100-meter bronze at worlds in 2015. After winning, she said, “my entire life my grandmother told me I could do whatever I set my mind to.”
In a May post on Twitter, Icon Management included a picture of Bowie holding up her hands in the shape of a heart. The management company wrote: “We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright! We’re truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The school district police chief criticized for waiting too long before law enforcement confronted and killed the gunman during a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school did not appear at a City Council meeting in Uvalde on Tuesday, despite being newly elected to the panel.
Mayor Don McLaughlin said he was unable to explain why the district police Chief Pete Arredondo wasn't at the brief meeting. Two weeks ago, 19 students and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Law enforcement and state officials have struggled to present an accurate timeline and details, and have stopped releasing information about the police response.
McLaughlin told reporters at the meeting that he was frustrated with the lack of information.
“We want facts and answers, just like everybody else,” the mayor said.
Steven McCraw, the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has said Arredondo, who was in charge of the multi-agency response on May 24, made the “wrong decision” to not order officers to breach the classroom more quickly to confront the gunman.
As the mayor spoke in Uvalde on Tuesday, lawmakers in Washington heard testimony from the son of a woman who was killed in a recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, as lawmakers work toward a bipartisan agreement on gun safety measures. And at a White House press briefing, actor Matthew McConaughey, a Uvalde native, spoke with passion about his conversations with the families of the children who were killed and the need for more stringent gun control.
The gunman, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, spent roughly 80 minutes inside Robb Elementary, and more than an hour passed from when the first officers followed him into the building and when he was killed, according to an official timeline. In the meantime, parents outside begged police to rush in and panicked children called 911 from inside.
Arredondo has not responded to repeated interview requests and questions from The Associated Press.
After the City Council meeting, Alfred Garza III, whose 10-year-old daughter, Amerie Jo, was among the Uvalde students killed, told reporters that he attended the meeting to see what else he could learn about what happened that day.
“I have so many questions and not every one can be answered. They’re still collecting data, they’re still collecting information on what happened,” Garza said.
He said he had been curious as to whether Arredondo would attend the meeting, and said he had “mixed feelings” about the district police chief's absence.
“He obviously didn’t show up for a reason,” Garza said, adding that he assumed Arredondo thought if he did appear he would get a lot of questions.
Garza said he doesn’t have “a lot of ill will” toward Arredondo, nor does he blame just one person for what happened, but he does think more could have been done that day.
“They did take a long time to get in there,” Garza said.
Since the shooting, there have been tensions between state and local authorities over how police handled the shooting and communicated what happened to the public.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has begun referring questions about the investigation to the Uvalde-area district attorney, Christina Mitchell Busbee. She hasn't responded to repeated interview requests and questions from AP.
McLaughlin said he has asked officials for a briefing but “we're not getting it.”
He said the city's police chief was on vacation at the time of the shooting and that the acting city police commander was on the scene.
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More on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas: https://apnews.com/hub/uvalde-school-shooting
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Stengle reported from Dallas.
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This story was first published on June 7, 2022. It was updated on June 8, 2022, to remove reference in the 1st paragraph to the school district police chief ordering officers to confront and kill the gunman. It is not yet clear if he made that order.
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2022-06-08T19:31:11+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/School-police-chief-a-no-show-at-Uvalde-City-17226076.php
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — An unusual sight welcomes customers at one grocery store in Kansas City, Missouri. With nesting season in full swing, two Canadian geese are setting up a temporary residence at the store’s entrance.
One dame, a female goose, is taking over a large planter to incubate her four eggs. With the gestation period from 28-30 days, she’ll be there for a few more weeks as her mate stays nearby to make sure nothing harms the dame or her eggs.
Many people going in the store stopped to comment on the two animals at the front entrance, including a father and daughter from the area.
“It’s kind cool to see them out there just hanging out. Everybody’s pretty much left them alone,” said Giovanni Johnson.
He was grocery shopping with his two young children, who couldn’t help but notice the animals too.
“He’s taking care of his baby eggs,” added his daughter, Sophia. “He wants to protect them from anything that wants to eat them or bite them.”
Canadian geese typically make a nest near water, like under a bush, on a lake shore, or on an island. However, some have built theirs in more urban environments, like outside commercial buildings and in planters.
“It’s remarkable how wildlife adapts to people. I mean we’ve made humongous changes to their natural habitats. We’ve reduced their natural habitats,” said Bill Graham with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Graham said it’s possible the pavement and planter somehow remind the animals of water and small islands. While he’s seen something like it in the past from a different commercial building, he said it’s “unusual but not that unusual.”
Canadian geese are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, meaning it’s illegal to harm them, their eggs, or their nests. Geese may be harassed or scared away without a permit as long as the geese, goslings, eggs, and nests are not harmed. If you harm them, it could mean a fine of up to $15,000 or six months in jail.
“Canada geese normally won’t hurt you. They’re normally afraid of you — but nesting Canada geese can be a little aggressive,” added Graham.
The grocery store said it hasn’t had any problems with the animals in the two years they’ve nested there. But they did tell FOX4 that they contacted the building’s owner about the geese, who then contacted the state about potentially relocating the birds to make sure the nest is undisturbed and that small children don’t get too close.
Graham said if you’re a commercial operator with a nest that’s concerning, contact a nuisance wildlife company.
“Some of the private contractors that deal with that. They’ll know how to handle them best.”
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2023-04-02T01:45:33+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/canadian-goose-nesting-in-planter-at-kansas-city-grocery-store/
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Jalen Holston rushed for 99 yards and a career-high three touchdowns and Virginia Tech snapped a seven-game losing streak by surprising Liberty 23-22 on Saturday.
The Hokies’ defense, maligned during the lengthy losing skid, came up with two big stops in the final minutes to preserve the one-point lead. They forced an incomplete pass by Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter to get the ball back near midfield, then forced Johnathan Bennett to lose a fumble on the Flames’ next possession.
Holston picked up a key first down that allowed the Hokies (3-8) to salt the final minute away.
Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells completed 14 of 20 passes for 148 yards.
Liberty (8-3) rotated two quarterbacks - Bennett and Salter - with mixed results.
Bennett led the only offensive touchdown drive on his 15-yard touchdown run, and Salter threw for 119 yards on 12-of-18 passing.
Holston’s second touchdown run gave the Hokies a 17-7 lead that lasted for 14 seconds.
Shedro Louis, playing one week after attending his father’s funeral in Immokalee, Florida, returned the ensuing kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown.
Nick Brown converted on a 47-yard field goal before halftime to tie the game at 17.
Holston converted on his third rushing touchdown with 7:46 remaining that gave the Hokies the game-winning score.
THE TAKEAWAY
Virginia Tech: The Hokies showed some fight and took a 23-22 lead in the fourth quarter on Jalen Holston’s third rushing touchdown of the game. It was Tech’s first fourth-quarter points since tallying 14 on Oct. 15 against Miami.
Liberty: The Flames dropped their second straight game after rising to 19th in the AP Poll two weeks ago.
UP NEXT
Virginia Tech: Wraps up the regular season Saturday against Virginia.
Liberty: Completes a two-game homestand with its regular-season finale Saturday against New Mexico State. Both teams are joining Conference USA in 2023.
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2022-11-19T22:38:59+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Holston-scores-3-TDs-Virginia-Tech-trips-up-17597892.php
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California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - California’s longest-serving senator, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, announced on Twitter that she will not run for reelection next year.
Feinstein said Tuesday she plans to remain in office through the end of her term, which ends at the end of 2024.
"I am announcing today I will not run for reelection …but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends," Feinstein tweeted. "Even with a divided Congress, we can still pass bills that will improve lives."
At 89 years old, Feinstein is the oldest senator.
She had been dogged by accusations in recent years that her effectiveness in the Senate has been hindered by her age.
Other Democrats had already jumped in to run for her seat, even before she made the inevitable announcement.
Democratic Reps. Katie Porter of Irvine and Adam Schiff of Burbank launched rival Senate campaigns in recent weeks. Earlier this month, former House Speaker Nancy Pelos said she would support Schiff if Feinstein did not seek re-election.
Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland is expected to jump into the contest as well.
In recent years, questions have arisen about Feinstein's cognitive health and memory, though she has defended her effectiveness.
Feinstein was first elected to the Senate in 1992. Previously, she became mayor of San Francisco after the assassination of then-Mayor George Moscone and city Supervisor MNarvey Milk in 1978.
Feinstein will be remembered for her fight against the "epidemic of gun violence." She achieved the passage of the landmark, federal Assault Weapons Ban in 1994 and has advocated for its reinstatement since it expired in 2004.
In 2019, she introduced three pieces of gun safety legislation in the Senate: an updated assault weapons ban, the extreme risk protection order act to help states develop court processes that allow family members to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals and a bill to raise the federal age to purchase assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from 18 to 21.
Her priorities have also been on preventing and combating wildfires, mitigating the effects of drought, responding to the homelessness crisis, and ensuring Americans have access to affordable, high-quality health care.
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2023-02-14T21:34:48+00:00
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fox35orlando.com
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https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/californias-sen-dianne-feinstein-announces-retirement
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The White House released updated totals indicating that 26 million Americans have applied for student loan forgiveness pending a court ruling on the legality of President Joe Biden’s August 2022 executive order.
Of those, 16 million were approved for forgiveness. The administration estimated that 40 million in total would be eligible for forgiveness.
“These borrowers could be benefitting from the Administration’s program right now were it not for lawsuits brought by elected officials and special interests,” the White House wrote on Friday.
Biden's plan calls for borrowers with incomes of up to $125,000 to receive up to $10,000 in federal student loan forgiveness. That amount increases to $20,000 for borrowers who received pell grants.
In November, federal courts ruled the Biden administration could not move forward with forgiveness. The Biden administration has since appealed the decision and has taken the case to the Supreme Court.
In the meantime, federal student loan payments remain on pause until at least June, pending the Supreme Court’s decision.
Proponents of student loan forgiveness point out the rising cost of education in recent decades. The cost of tuition at a public four-year university in 2020-21 averaged $9,400, up from $8,500 from a decade earlier, when adjusted for inflation.
Government data show that in the last three decades, the cost of attending a public university, which is generally far more affordable than a private one, has doubled, when adjusted for inflation. In the last 40 years, the cost has tripled.
A student attending a public university from 2017-21 would be expected to pay $38,093 in tuition and mandatory fees, in 2021 dollars. A person who attended a public university in 1977-81 would have been expected to pay $10,335 in 2021 dollars.
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2023-01-27T23:42:49+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/news/national/26-million-federal-student-loan-borrowers-remain-in-limbo-data-indicate
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DETROIT — The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers on Friday was postponed due to inclement weather.
In his nine previous starts against the American League Central Division rival, Bieber is 6-3 with a 2.31 ERA while striking out 86 in 62 1/3 innings.
He’ll be opposed by rookie right-hander Alex Faedo (1-1, 3.00 ERA), who collected his first career victory against the Guardians on Sunday. Faedo held Cleveland to two runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings.
Detroit won the series opener 4-3 on Thursday on Miguel Cabrera’s game-winning single in the ninth.
Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie (3-3, 2.70 ERA), who was scheduled to pitch on Saturday, will now start on Sunday.
He’ll be opposed by Elvin Rodriguez (0-0, 9.39 ERA), who will be making his second career start.
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2022-05-28T00:50:43+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/guardians-tigers-postponed-rescheduled-for-july-4th/2022/05/27/cdd25224-de12-11ec-bc35-a91d0a94923b_story.html
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