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Angel Hope looked at the math test and felt lost. He had just graduated near the top of his high school class, winning scholarships from prestigious colleges. But on this test — a University of Wisconsin exam that measures what new students learned in high school — all he could do was guess.
It was like the disruption of the pandemic was catching up to him all at once.
Nearly a third of Hope’s high school career was spent at home, in virtual classes that were hard to follow and easy to brush aside. Some days he skipped school to work extra hours at his job. Some days he played games with his brother and sister. Other days he just stayed in bed.
Algebra got little of his attention, but his teachers kept giving him good grades amid a school-wide push for leniency.
“It was like school was optional. It wasn’t a mandatory thing,” said Hope, 18, of Milwaukee. “I feel like I didn’t really learn anything.”
Across the country, there are countless others like him. Hundreds of thousands of recent graduates are heading to college this fall after spending more than half their high school careers dealing with the upheaval of a pandemic. They endured a jarring transition to online learning, the strains from teacher shortages and profound disruptions to their home lives. And many are believed to be significantly behind academically.
Colleges could see a surge in students unprepared for the demands of college-level work, education experts say. Starting a step behind can raise the risk of dropping out. And that can hurt everything from a person’s long-term earnings to the health of the country’s workforce.
The extent of the problem became apparent to Allison Wagner as she reviewed applications for All-In Milwaukee, a scholarship program that provides financial aid and college counseling to low-income students, including Hope.
Wagner, the group’s executive director, saw startling numbers of students who were granted permission to spend half the school day working part-time jobs their senior year, often at fast food chains or groceries. And she saw more students than ever who didn’t take math or science classes their senior year, often as a result of teacher shortages.
“We have so many students who are going on to college academically malnourished,” Wagner said. “There is no way they are going to be academically prepared for the rigor of college.”
Her group is boosting its tutoring budget and covering tuition for students in the program who take summer classes in math or science. Still, she fears the setbacks will force some students to take more than four years to graduate or, worse, drop out.
“The stakes are tremendously high,” she said.
Researchers say it’s clear that remote instruction caused learning setbacks, most sharply among Black and Hispanic students. For younger students, there’s still hope that America’s schools can accelerate the pace of instruction and close learning gaps. But for those who graduated in the last two years, experts fear many will struggle.
In anticipation of higher needs, colleges from New Jersey to California have been expanding “bridge” programs that provide summer classes, often for students from lower incomes or those who are the first in their families to attend college. Programs previously treated as orientation are taking on a harder academic edge, with a focus on math, science and study skills.
In Hanceville, Alabama, Wallace State Community College this year tapped state money to create its first summer bridge program as it braces for an influx of underprepared students. Students could take three weeks of accelerated lessons in math and English in a bid to avoid remedial classes.
The school hoped to bring up to 140 students to campus, but just 10 signed up.
Other states have used federal pandemic relief to help colleges build summer programs. In Kentucky, which gave colleges $3.5 million for the effort this year, officials called it a “moral imperative.”
“We need these people to be our future workforce, and we need them to be successful,” said Amanda Ellis, a vice president of Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education.
After the pandemic hit, Angel Hope worked up to 20 hours a week at his job with a local nonprofit aid group. He felt the time away from school was worth it for the money, especially when nobody was paying attention in the online classes. With his parents away at work, he often felt alone, shunning social media for days and eating ramen noodles for dinner.
“I think isolating myself was a little bit of my coping mechanism,” he said. “I was kind of like, ‘Keep it in a little bit and you’ll get through it eventually.’”
The pandemic led many high schoolers to disengage at a time when they would usually be preparing for college or careers, said Rey Saldaña, president and CEO of Communities in Schools, a nonprofit group that places counselors in public schools in 26 states.
His group worked in some districts where hundreds of students simply didn’t return after classrooms reopened. In Charlotte, North Carolina, the allure of steady paychecks kept many students away from school even after in-person classes resumed, said Shakaka Perry, a reengagement coordinator for Communities in Schools.
Perry and her colleagues spent last school year bringing students back to school and getting them ready for graduation. But when she thinks about whether they’re ready for college, she has doubts: “It’s going to be an awakening.”
A couple months after struggling through his math placement test, Hope headed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for six weeks of intense classes at a summer bridge program. He took a math class that covered the ground he missed in high school, and he’s signed up to take calculus in the fall.
He also revived basic study skills that went dormant in high school. He started studying at the library. He got used to the rhythms of school, with assignments every day and tests every other week. He rediscovered what it’s like to enjoy school.
Most importantly, he says it changed his mindset: Now he feels like he’s there to learn, not just to get by.
“After this, I definitely feel prepared for college,” he said. “If I didn’t have this, I would be in a very bad place.”
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Associated Press writer Carrie Antlfinger in Milwaukee contributed.
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2022-08-09T11:19:18+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/i-didnt-really-learn-anything-covid-grads-face-college/
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky judge granted an injunction on Friday that prevents the state’s near-total ban on abortions from taking effect, meaning the state’s two clinics can continue providing abortions, for now.
Jefferson Circuit Judge Mitch Perry’s ruling says there is “a substantial likelihood” that Kentucky’s new abortion law violates “the rights to privacy and self-determination” protected by Kentucky’s constitution.
The injunction issued in Louisville allows the state’s only two clinics to continue providing abortions while the case is litigated.
Kentucky’s trigger law was meant to ban abortions as soon as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but Perry issued a restraining order in June blocking the ban. His ruling means that of the 13 states with trigger bans, five are in effect.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a Republican running for governor, said he was disappointed by the ruling and will appeal it to the state appeals court.
“The judge’s suggestion that Kentucky’s constitution contains a right to abortion is not grounded in the text and history of our state’s governing document,” Cameron said in a prepared statement. “We will continue our steadfast defense of these bipartisan laws that represent the Commonwealth’s commitment to the lives of the unborn.”
Kentucky’s trigger law contains a narrow exception allowing a physician to perform an abortion if necessary to prevent the death or permanent injury of the pregnant woman. Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has denounced that law as “extremist,” noting it lacks exceptions for rape and incest.
Thirteen states created trigger bans, and of those, at least five are currently in effect: Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Five are not due to take effect yet: Idaho, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. The remaining three — in Kentucky, Louisiana and Utah — are not in effect because of litigation.
In all, about half the U.S. states are likely to have bans or deep restrictions in place as a result of the Supreme Court ruling.
Perry, the Kentucky judge, held a hearing on July 6 to listen to arguments on the injunction. A doctor who performs abortions at one of the clinics cited statistics she said showed that pregnancy can be more dangerous to the health of a mother than abortion.
Perry also wrote in his ruling that the trigger ban is “an arguably unconstitutional delegation of authority,” since it depended on another “jurisdictional body” — the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kentuckians are set to vote in November on a constitutional amendment that would ensure there are no state constitutional protections for abortion.
In Louisiana, another state with a court-contested trigger ban, a state judge on Thursday blocked enforcement of its abortion ban. On Friday, state officials asked the same judge to suspend his own ruling while they pursue an appeal. Judge Donald Johnson’s preliminary injunction meant clinics in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans could provide abortions while the lawsuit continues.
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This story corrects the reason that Texas’ trigger ban has not taken effect yet in paragraph 8.
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Associated Press writers Kevin McGill contributed from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Geoff Mulvihill from Philadelphia.
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2022-07-23T00:22:10+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national/kentucky-judge-extends-block-of-states-abortion-ban/
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Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said that the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are feeling “forgotten” in the wake of the train derailment in the town that caused toxic chemicals to spill in the area.
The first-term senator visited the area with former President Trump and Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) on Wednesday.
In an interview with Axios, Vance spoke of how Republican figures like himself, Trump and Fox News host Tucker Carlson first recognized how the people in East Palestine were “our voters.”
“The three of us, in our own ways, recognized instantly: This is fundamentally our voters, right?” Vance told Axios on Wednesday. “These are sort of our people. It’s a reasonably rural community. It’s been affected by industrialization.”
“These are the people who really lost when we lost our manufacturing base to China,” Vance continued. “And these are the people who are going to be forgotten by the media unless certain voices make sure that their interests are at the forefront.”
Vance has been one of many Republicans calling out the Biden administration that they say has not done enough to address the train disaster in Ohio. Vance and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter to the Transportation Department earlier this month to raise their concerns about the derailment and demand answers.
Vance said during his visit to East Palestine on Wednesday that Norfolk Southern, the company whose train derailed on Feb. 3, should be “doing a lot more to clean up the contaminated soil.” He also called on the Biden administration to “stop blaming” Trump for the derailment.
“I haven’t spoken to President Biden. My message to him is pretty simple: The Department of Transportation — your Department of Transportation — has things it can do. Stop blaming Donald Trump, a guy who hasn’t been president for 3 years, and use the powers of the Federal Government to do the things necessary to help people in this community,” he added.
During his visit to East Palestine on Wednesday, Trump accused the Biden administration of “indifference and betrayal” regarding its response to the train derailment. The White House has responded to that criticism, saying that Republicans and Trump officials “laid the groundwork” for loose railroad regulations.
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2023-02-23T18:11:57+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/news/ohio/vance-people-in-east-palestine-feel-forgotten/
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NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Iris Energy Limited ("Iris Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IREN) and reminds investors of the February 13, 2023 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 investing in (a) Iris ordinary shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about November 17, 2021 (the "IPO" or "Offering"); and/or (b) Iris securities between November 17, 2021 and November 1, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). You may also click here for additional information: www.faruqilaw.com/IREN.
There is no cost or obligation to you.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
Iris touts itself as a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient, proprietary Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy.
Iris's Bitcoin mining operations purportedly generate revenue by earning Bitcoin through a combination of block rewards and transaction fees from the operation of specialized computing equipment called "miners" or "Bitcoin miners" and exchanging these Bitcoin for fiat currencies such as U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars on a daily basis.
Iris has three wholly-owned special purpose vehicles, referred to as "Non-Recourse SPV 1", "Non-Recourse SPV 2", and "Non-Recourse SPV 3" (collectively, the "Non-Recourse SPVs"), each of which was incorporated for the specific purpose of financing certain of the Bitcoin miners operated by the Company.
On October 25, 2021, Iris filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the IPO, which, after several amendments, was declared effective by the SEC on November 16, 2021 (the "Registration Statement").
On or about November 17, 2021, Iris conducted the IPO, issuing approximately 8.27 million of its ordinary shares to the public at the Offering price of $28 per ordinary share for approximate proceeds to the Company of $215 million, before expenses, and after applicable underwriting discounts and commissions.
On November 18, 2021, Iris filed a prospectus on Form 424B4 with the SEC in connection with the IPO, which incorporated and formed part of the Registration Statement (the "Prospectus" and, together with the Registration Statement, the "Offering Documents").
The Complaint alleges that the Offering Documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Offering Documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) certain of Iris's Bitcoin miners, owned through its Non-Recourse SPVs, were unlikely to produce sufficient cash flow to service their respective debt financing obligations; (ii) accordingly, Iris's use of equipment financing agreements to procure Bitcoin miners was not as sustainable as Defendants had represented; (iii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's business, operations, and financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
On November 2, 2022, Iris issued a press release disclosing, among other things, that "[c]ertain equipment (i.e., Bitcoin miners) owned by [Non-Recourse SPV 2 and Non-Recourse SPV 3] currently produce insufficient cash flow to service their respective debt financing obligations and have a current market value well below the principal amount of the relevant loans" and that "[r]estructuring discussions with the lender remain ongoing."
On this news, Iris's ordinary share price fell $0.51 per share, or 15.04%, to close at $2.88 per share on November 2, 2022—a nearly 90% decline from the Offering price.
As of the time the Complaint was filed, Iris's ordinary shares continue to trade significantly below the $28 per share Offering price, damaging investors.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Iris Energy's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
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2023-01-21T00:25:25+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/01/20/iris-energy-deadline-alert-securities-litigation-partner-james-josh-wilson-encourages-investors-who-suffered-losses-exceeding-100000-iris-energy-contact-him-directly-discuss-their-options/
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Racine Man Allegedly Busted For Selling Large Amounts of Cocaine and Fentanyl
September 29, 2022 5:59AM CDT
KENOSHA, WI (WLIP)–A Racine man faces drug charges in Kenosha County.
28 year old Eusebio Luna-Romero is said to have allegedly sold cocaine laced with fentanyl to an informant on two different occasions in recent months in a home in Kenosha.
Those sales led to authorities busting Luna-Romero’s Milwaukee home where they reportedly discovered large amounts of cocaine and cash.
Luna-Romero is charged with multiple counts of manufacturing and delivering cocaine and fentanyl within 1-thousand feet of a jail.
He’s in jail on a $35,000 bond.
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2022-09-29T13:27:50+00:00
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wlip.com
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https://www.wlip.com/racine-man-allegedly-busted-for-selling-large-amounts-of-cocaine-and-fentanyl/
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark.ai, the market leading Autonomous Support Platform for Customer Support, today announced it has become a sponsor and participant in the Impriva webinar events, "Get Your Enterprise Recession Ready." The two events consist of a webinar, moderated by longtime SAP consultant Mark A. Daley, scheduled for October 6, 2022, at Noon EDT, as well as follow-up Deep Dive Sessions featuring Quark.ai on October 12, 2022, at Noon EDT.
The online events are educational overviews to help companies work with partners to become "recession ready" and leverage the investments they have made in SAP digital transformation initiatives. Quark.ai Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Prosenjit Sen will be a featured provider in the October 12 sessions demonstrating how the Quark.ai platform can bring automation to SAP use cases.
Registration for the series can be completed at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__v-v6csqROSzPLjTQj5htg
Whether serving an SAP functional consultant, technical consultant or a business user, Quark.ai provides instant answers to their queries directly from SAP documents for different SAP modules, using either a chatbot or search interface. The user can input a complex SAP query/ question and get the right answer, along with a link to the pertinent specific section or page in the reference document. The Quark.ai platform uses Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision to deliver unsurpassed accuracy, thereby skyrocketing the productivity of the user.
The two-part series is being hosted by Impriva, an SAP partner offering Program Management, ERP, Business Process Management and other services. More information can be obtained at www.impriva.com.
Quark.ai is the technology leader in Autonomous Customer Support and Autonomous B2B eCommerce Support. Quark.ai's multi-channel platform combines Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision to interpret complex customer cases and automatically provide resolutions at scale with unsurpassed accuracy and speed. The result is unrivaled efficiency and scalability in Customer Support, with lower escalations, higher Customer Satisfaction and significant cost savings. More information may be found at https://quark.ai.
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2022-09-29T14:24:56+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/09/29/quarkai-be-featured-two-part-october-impriva-sap-webinar-series-get-your-enterprise-recession-ready/
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A giant panda has given birth to twin cubs at a theme park in South Korea.
Ai Bao gave birth to the cubs, both female, last Friday at the Everland theme park near Seoul, the park’s operator, Samsung C&T Resort Group, said in a statement Tuesday.
It’s the first time that panda twins have been born in South Korea, the resort group said.
Both Ai Bao and her newborns are in good health, it said.
Decades of conservation efforts in the wild and study in captivity saved the giant panda species from extinction, increasing its population from fewer than 1,000 at one time to more than 1,800 in the wild and captivity. The life expectancy of a giant panda in the wild is about 15 years, but in captivity they have lived to be as old as 38.
The South Korean resort group said it will observe the cubs’ health and growth conditions to determine when to unveil them to the public. Meanwhile, the group said it will use social media to show off the cubs.
Ai Bao and her male mate, Le Bao, also a giant panda, came to the park in 2016 from China on a 15-year lease program. In 2020, Ai Bao gave birth to a female cub named Fu Bao.
Ai Bao, Le Bao and Fu Bao had been the only pandas in South Korea. Everland’s Panda World, which houses the three pandas, has received 14 million visitors, according to the resort group.
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2023-07-11T21:56:54+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-panda-twins-born-in-south-korea-for-the-1st-time/
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On Monday, House Oversight Committee Chairman and Kentuckey Representative James Comer threw down the gauntlet.
He threatened to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt for refusing to hand over a physical copy of the whistleblower document to the panel.
This led to the FBI allowing Representative Comer and Oversight Ranking Member and Maryland Democratic Senator Jamie Raskin to view the file in a secure room in the Capitol. Despite being able to see the file, the FBI did not allow them to keep it.
After reviewing the file, Representative Comer made a statement.
He said, “The claims made in the document are consistent with what we found and disclosed to you all in Romania. It suggests a pattern of bribery where payments would be made through shell accounts and multiple banks.” In his statement he was referring to a committee report from last month that showed a corrupt Romanian businessman paid $1 million to members of the Biden family between November 2015 and May 2017.
The document had revealed more information about the timing. Comer went on to say, “This particular document was dated in 2020. But there are notes in the document that date back to 2017. We believe that this human source initially informed the FBI of the bribery scheme back in 2017. So my question to the FBI was, ‘What exactly have you done with this accusation?’”
With more information out about the document that seems to support the committee’s accusations it will be interesting to see where the committee and FBI go from here.
For more on the whistleblower, the FBI, and more, click the link below.
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2023-06-08T15:39:18+00:00
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wibc.com
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https://wibc.com/152953/the-fbi-finally-allowed-representative-comer-to-see-the-whistleblower-document/
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Mike Weinberger To Join Panel of Franchise Experts To Discuss Successful Mergers & Acquisitions, Sharing Best Practices From 20-Year Franchise Career and Growing the First True National U.S. Cannabis Dispensary Franchise
PHOENIX, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Rd., the leading national cannabis dispensary franchise in the U.S., announced today that it will be representing the cannabis space at the 2022 Springboard Event during a panel discussion on mergers and acquisitions.
Taking place on Friday, September 30 at 10:45 a.m. ET, the company's Chief Franchise Officer Mike Weinberger will join panelists to discuss how to facilitate and navigate strategic partnerships that lead to successful mergers and acquisitions. Additional panelists include Satya Ponnuru, General Partner at NewSpring Franchise; Philip Piro, Principal at Princeton Equity Group and Scott Abbott, Managing Partner at Five Star Franchising.
"Mergers and acquisitions have been a consistent and successful driving force for expansion behind the leading players in cannabis," said Weinberger. "As a franchisor in two highly regulated markets, we have both merged with another company and have acquired multiple businesses to expand the footprint of our dispensary franchise. Emerging franchisors seeking new growth strategies should attend our panel to learn if M&A is the right path forward."
A 20-year franchise industry veteran, Weinberger founded Unity Rd. in 2018 and has developed the brand into three states with expansion underway in another five-plus markets. Prior to building the leader in the U.S. cannabis franchise space, he was the CEO of Maui Wowi—a global coffee and smoothie franchise with more than 500 units—and led its successful sale to Kahala Brands. Upon acquisition, his role shifted to Brand President and VP of Franchise Development, overseeing Kahala Brands' nontraditional portfolio and growth strategies. With his professional experience focused on growing emerging concepts into nationally recognized brands, his skillset brings tremendous value to Springboard attendees
Springboard is a three-day event uniquely geared toward emerging franchise brands. Attendees will learn from experienced franchise leaders about best industry practices to successfully cultivate and grow franchise systems, in addition to vital topics impacting the franchise industry.
"Springboard sets the next generation of new and emerging franchises up for success," Weinberger continued.
From pending international expansion with one of Canada's largest cannabis retail franchisors to local acquisitions for Unity Rd. franchise partners, M&A activity is positively fueling Unity Rd.'s growth to become a global franchise brand. Today, Unity Rd. has shops operating in Boulder, Colo.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Denver and Hartford, S.D., as well as multiple agreements signed with more than 20 entrepreneurial groups who are in various stages of development nationwide. In 2021, the marijuana franchise became the first member of its kind to join the International Franchise Association (IFA), solidifying its position as an industry leader.
Unity Rd. offers a direct route for cannabis entrepreneurs interested in staking their claim in an industry that is bursting with potential. The dispensary franchisor's time-tested Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and experienced team, with a combined 120-plus years of cannabis experience, guide franchise partners through every operational function of the business – from securing a license to assisting with cash flow, product selection or changing regulations.
Industry newcomers have deemed Unity Rd. the go-to franchise opportunity for entering and navigating the complex $25 billion cannabis industry. The dispensary franchise is actively seeking qualified partners across the U.S. who would benefit from the systems, processes and ongoing support its team provides.
For more information about the Unity Rd. franchise opportunity, contact franchise@unityrd.com, call 720-923-5262 or visit unityrd.com.
Unity Rd. is bridging the two previously disconnected worlds of cannabis and franchising. The industry trailblazer is the first to bring the cannabis dispensary franchise model to the United States—with duality of prowess in both industries to back it up. Built up from a collective 200 years in the legal cannabis industry and franchising, the company helps eager operators enter the complex industry with ease. The marijuana franchise pioneer offers its partners the knowledge, resources and ongoing support needed to compliantly and successfully operate a dispensary. Launched in 2018, Unity Rd. has four shops open across the U.S. along with multiple agreements signed with 20 entrepreneurial groups who are developing the brand in 10-plus states. In 2021, Unity Rd. became the first member of its kind to join the International Franchise Association (IFA), solidifying its position as the first true cannabis dispensary franchise in the U.S. The franchise was also named one of the "Best Cannabis Companies to Work For" in the dispensary category for Cannabis Business Times' 2022 and 2020 lists. For more information, visit unityrd.
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2022-09-22T15:41:18+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/09/22/unity-rds-chief-franchise-officer-present-2022-springboard-event/
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Inflation is back, and President Biden has pointed a finger at big business and its willingness to raise prices. Monopolies have come under particular scrutiny. Biden’s condemnation of industries like the meatpacking sector, which enjoys high profits and little competition, is the latest thrust in an ongoing effort to tackle corporate power by focusing on antitrust policy.
Biden’s appointees to lead the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department, Lina Khan and Jonathan Kanter, are the strongest antitrust crusaders in these roles since the 1970s — the last time inflation dominated the news. Recently, they announced a plan to revise the nation’s merger guidelines to address new kinds of power that have emerged in the era of massive free-to-consumer platforms such as Amazon and Google. (Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos is founder and former CEO of Amazon.)
It’s not surprising that big business doesn’t like this approach. But in Washington, as much resistance to policing monopolies has come from centrist Democrats as from Republicans — some of whom are actually quite receptive to aspects of the anti-monopoly agenda.
Opponents of the Biden approach are particularly protective of what’s known as the “consumer welfare standard” — a 40-year-old rule that says government can use antitrust law only to challenge practices that raise prices for consumers. They dismiss alternatives that consider other kinds of harms to consumers, workers or society. Indeed, many of these critics argue that using antitrust policy to address anything beyond keeping prices as low as possible for consumers upends a sensible bipartisan consensus and opens a dangerous Pandora’s box.
But antitrust law was not always understood so narrowly. Reinvigorating it would undo decades of harm to innovation, wages and fair competition that has come from allowing companies to grow ever bigger and more powerful — so long as they kept prices low.
In 1890, fears about Standard Oil and other “trusts” that had effectively monopolized entire industries, including the pivotal railroad business, motivated Congress to pass the Sherman Act. The new law reflected a broad set of concerns about the growing power of big business over farmers, labor and government, and it made agreements to restrain trade and make monopolies illegal.
But at less than 1,000 words in length, the Sherman Act left much to the imagination, allowing scholars — and the courts — to repeatedly reinterpret it. The act has been understood as a means to limit economic power, broadly defined. But it has also been tied to protecting competition, bolstering small business and even redistributing wealth at various points.
For the first half of the 20th century, regulators and the courts attempted to balance these sometimes-competing goals as they sought to enforce antitrust law and address multiple forms of corporate power. Into the 1950s and 1960s, Congress approached
a wide range of topics, including whether mom-and-pop stores deserved protection from supermarkets and whether the marketing and patenting practices of pharmaceutical companies were legitimate through an antitrust lens. Enforcement was generally robust, with regulators closely examining the potential harms of mergers, protecting competition in key industries and considering civic impacts of big business.
Between the mid-1960s and the mid-1980s, however, a push to introduce the perspective of economics into setting antitrust policy created an upheaval. Economists saw the ultimate purpose of antitrust law as promoting “allocative efficiency”: to encourage a market where no producer could raise prices above a competitive level.
Achieving this goal would, theoretically, maximize economic well-being for American consumers. Rebranded as “consumer welfare” by future circuit judge Robert Bork, this approach focused on prices as the most relevant factor in deciding if something violated antitrust law. Other issues around corporate power — ranging from big firms’ potential to push wages down to concerns that excessive concentration might be incompatible with democracy — were defined as “political antitrust” and beyond the legitimate scope of the law.
Judges, regulators and politicians gradually institutionalized this narrower vision for antitrust in Washington. Law schools started teaching antitrust through an economic lens, and the federal antitrust agencies upgraded, expanded and gave more power to their economics offices. In the 1970s, the Supreme Court increasingly drew on economic reasoning in its cases, and by the end of the decade the justices began writing the consumer welfare standard into antitrust case law. While big business and conservatives like Bork advocated for this shift, it nevertheless had bipartisan support among economists, who found populist fear of big business to be economically naive.
By the time Ronald Reagan captured the presidency in 1980 with a strong pro-business agenda, the adoption of the consumer welfare standard was already well on its way. Regulators approved mergers of unprecedented size to increase efficiencies. The Antitrust Division dropped a case against IBM that it had been pursuing for more than a decade. Whole categories of mergers that had once been closely examined — like “vertical mergers” between a firm and its supplier — were now essentially rubber-stamped. In the new vision of antitrust, company size and industry consolidation were seen not as a threat to competition or a dangerous concentration of power but instead a likely source of efficiencies that would lower prices for the consumer.
This new, hands-off approach facilitated the transformation of American business enabling the hostile takeovers and leveraged buyouts that made Wall Street rich and corporations leaner and meaner — making “greed is good” seem like the motto for the ’80s.
While Reagan’s antitrust appointees were particularly enthusiastic about big business, in the decades that followed the new, narrowly technocratic antitrust framework faced few questions from either side of the aisle. Meanwhile, wages stagnated in concentrated industries, powerful companies silenced their critics and politicians ignored questions like whether “too big to fail” might be an antitrust problem. From the presidential administrations of George H.W. Bush to Barack Obama, antitrust enforcers stuck to their lane — even as the economy evolved, inequality grew and corporate power took new and troubling forms.
In the past five years, however, liberal activists and academics have articulated an alternative vision for antitrust laws that revives older ideas about what a “moral economy” actually looks like. This vision threatens big business because it asks questions about the harms to innovation and fair competition caused by massive platforms such as Google or Amazon, even when their products are free or low in price. It tackles questions such as whether increasing concentration in the hospital industry is harming patients as well as increasing costs. And it threatens the antitrust establishment, whose dominance depends, in part, on the policy regime remaining focused solely on consumer welfare, narrowly defined. It’s this combined threat — both to corporate power, and to the antitrust establishment that relies on it for support — that has elicited such a hostile response to proposals from the Biden administration.
There are legitimate arguments against using antitrust law as a blunt tool against large corporations. Big is not always bad, and some harms are better addressed through labor law or other means. Nor is antitrust enforcement on its own likely to stop inflation in its tracks.
But tackling corporate power, and the harms it has produced for both ordinary Americans and fair markets, will require us to think more broadly about the problem of monopoly than we have for decades. The old guard argues that the consumer welfare standard keeps antitrust from becoming a purely political tool. But continuing to narrowly focus on consumer prices is already a political tool. It’s just one that — by excluding most of the ways monopolies actually exercise power — fails to serve the interests of the public.
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2022-04-07T11:33:36+00:00
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At the Clarity Child Guidance Center in San Antonio, some 200 children covered by Medicaid have been waiting as long as three months to see a mental health therapist.
That’s because few mental health professionals will accept the federal insurance coverage for low-income individuals. The main reason? In Texas, Medicaid pays between $60 and $122 for a 50-minute session with a therapist who can charge $180 or more for that visit.
That leaves Medicaid patients at the back of the therapy line since private insurers can pay a higher reimbursement rate or cash clients can foot the entire going rate.
For Jessica Knudsen, Clarity’s chief executive officer and president, that means nonprofits like hers spend a lot of time hunting down the few providers who will accept Medicaid and they always have a waiting list. Her team also works to secure more donations and grants to help make up the difference for that low rate so poorer children can be seen by providers who might have been in the “no Medicaid” camp.
“There would have been no way for us to do this on our own, based on Medicaid rates alone,” Knudsen said. “If we weren’t able to get other sources of income as a nonprofit then we couldn’t open the doors.”
This lower reimbursement rate for Medicaid patients is a problem that has dogged the Texas Legislature for years and it’s circling back this session as state lawmakers — and Texas residents — push for more mental health services, particularly for children.
Mikki Hand, executive director of Frontera Healthcare Network, said over the past year she has received requests from school districts, county jails and even a county judge for mental health programs and services.
“Rural counties in Texas have such a growing need and we are an example of that,” she said.
But at the end of the day, there are not enough therapists in Texas and even if there were, not enough of them accept Medicaid.
One short-term fix proposed this session comes via House Bill 1879, which would allow a licensed master social worker or a licensed professional counselor associate to accept Medicaid reimbursement for their services while they are still training and pursuing a license.
“Clearly there is a need, but I am kind of tired of studying this,” said state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, the bill’s author, during a House Committee on Human Services meeting last month “... The need is there and now is the time and I challenge each one of us, myself included, that we need to stay the course and fix this.”
Darby said the time is now to address this workforce shortage, alluding to the state’s $32.7 billion surplus.
“It doesn’t do any good to keep giving the same response to this problem over the years that we don’t have the resources,” he told the Human Services committee, speaking on behalf of his bill, which made it to the Calendars Committee on Tuesday. “We have the resources this session to do what needs to be done and I challenge each one of us to fulfill that obligation.”
Last year, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute assessed which services were needed in Uvalde after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Even before the shooting, area leaders were concerned about the region’s lack of mental health services, particularly for youth. The isolating effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic in Uvalde and nationwide pushed the need for more mental health workers as more individuals reported feeling depressed and anxious.
The Meadows Institute’s report revealed too how the rising need for services also exacerbated the Medicaid billing problem. What few providers existed were loathe to accept Medicaid’s lower payment rate.
Knudsen in San Antonio said the lower Medicaid reimbursement rate doesn’t support hiring a back office to handle billing for insurance and that’s why many providers have stopped accepting Medicaid — or even insurance in general — and switched to a cash-only model.
“This leaves families on their own to file with their insurance. I feel like this is having a large impact on the availability of services for the Medicaid population,” Knudsen said.
How Medicaid payments work
Medicaid in Texas can be a hard topic for people to wrap their heads around due to the complexity of how the rates are determined and what exactly is covered under various programs, and this can be true for providers as well.
Bryan Mares, government relations director for the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, cited the Medicaid payment rate for counseling sessions as a main sticking point.
“Medicaid reimbursement for these services don’t align with the current market rate within private health plans,” he said.
Jan Friese, chief executive officer for the Texas Counseling Association, said licensed professional counselors are the largest group of community health providers in Texas at nearly 23,000, but only 20% of them will accept Medicaid because they are only reimbursed at 70% of the rate that psychologists and psychiatrists receive for psychotherapy.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s rate analysis office sets the rules for determining payment rates and fees for Medicaid claims. The rates are reviewed every two years by the agency.
Dr. Ryan Van Ramshorst, chief medical director for Texas Health and Human Services who is responsible for oversight of managed care and fee-for-services programs, told lawmakers during that March House Committee on Human Services meeting on Darby’s bill that psychologists get reimbursed 100% for psychotherapy, or counseling sessions, because of their more extensive training level. The next tier — which includes licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors — are reimbursed at 70%. And supervised post-doctoral psychology fellows and pre-doctoral psychology interns are reimbursed at a 50% rate.
Mares told The Texas Tribune the agency’s research shows that if a licensed clinical social worker treated 15 clients a week based on the 70% Medicaid payment rate, the provider would make less than $50,000 a year.
“The rate at which they’re paid is insufficient when you could be making more through private pay or just simply taking cash,” he said. “We see this also in the private market where consumers struggle to find specialized providers because they will only take cash.”
In 2020, Texas Health and Human Services issued a report that proposed paying all providers the same reimbursement rate.
The report recommended the agency itself consider allowing for incremental increases in behavioral health care services reimbursement rates in fee-for-service and managed care over multiple years to lessen the immediate financial impact on the state.
The rates have slowly gone up over the past couple of years, but it hasn’t caught up to the rate of inflation across the nation.
“Providers have indicated a reimbursement rate increase would be appreciated in the current inflationary environment,” said Tiffany Young, spokesperson for the agency.
During the 2019 legislative session, state Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, proposed a measure that would have given licensed clinical social workers, professional counselors and marriage and family therapists a 100% Medicaid reimbursement rate for psychotherapy services, but the bill didn’t make it out of committee.
This session, another El Paso Democrat, Rep. Evelina Ortega, filed House Bill 1378 which would require Texas Health and Human Services to prepare a report on provider reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts paid to providers and access to care under Medicaid. The report would also include proposed alternative reimbursement and supplemental payment amounts.
“In light of the statewide mental health workforce shortage, Medicaid managed care organizations uniquely struggle with filling vacancies and retaining staff due to outdated Medicaid reimbursement rates,” Ortega said.
Her bill was referred to the House Human Services Committee in early March, and no progress has been made since.
In the meantime, Darby is pushing hard his bill which would allow providers who are licensed practitioners with a master’s degree to bill the Medicaid program while they pursue a clinical license. Mares, with the social worker’s association, supports the measure.
Social workers in Texas who have a master’s degree who are working toward their “clinical license” are unable to bill Medicaid until they complete two years of supervision by a licensed clinician. This further limits the number of mental health providers who can join the Medicaid program quickly.
“We’re creating an incentive structure essentially because one of the issues we have heard is ‘if I am a licensed master’s level social worker wanting to pursue my clinical license, it’s going to cost me on average from $3,000 to $5,000 to pay for the supervision over the course of 24 to 60 months,’” Mares said.
If Darby’s bill passes, that could theoretically add about 1,500 licensed master-level social workers who are working already toward their clinical license because they could bill under Medicaid.
For nonprofit professionals like Knudsen, the San Antonio Clarity Child Guidance Center CEO, mental health care is something that should be available to all Texans and for that to be possible, changes will eventually need to come to Medicaid reimbursement rate.
“I think for me, it comes down to equity and making sure that children who are receiving health care through the Medicaid system have the same access and opportunities that any child who has a private insurer would have access to,” Knudsen said. “So we have to make sure the rates are aligned, so a clinician could open their doors and be a service provider for those kids as well.”
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2023-04-28T10:14:01+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/texas/2023/04/28/when-it-comes-to-upping-mental-health-services-texas-has-a-medicaid-problem/
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BOSTON (AP) — The daughter of U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark flailed her arms and struck a police officer trying to arrest her for defacing a bandstand in Boston with anti-police slogans over the weekend, a prosecutor said at her arraignment Monday.
Riley Dowell, 23, of Melrose, was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on charges of assault and battery on a police officer, vandalizing property, tagging property, vandalizing a historic marker/monument, and resisting arrest. Police also found a spray paint can in her backpack and saw paint on her hands and jacket, prosecutors said.
Not guilty pleas were entered on Dowell’s behalf and she was released on the $500 bail she posted after her arrest Saturday.
Neither Dowell nor her attorney commented outside of court.
Clark, the House Democratic whip, has spoken publicly previously about her concern for Dowell, who is nonbinary, amid bigotry targeting transgender people.
“I love Riley, and this is a very difficult time in the cycle of joy and pain in parenting,” Clark tweeted over the weekend in regard to Dowell’s arrest. “This will be evaluated by the legal system, and I am confident in that process.”
Dowell is due back in court on April 19.
Officers responding Saturday night to a report of a protest at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common saw a person whom they later identified as Dowell spray-painting the monument with the words “NO COP CITY” and “ACAB,” police said in a statement posted on the department’s website. “ACAB” is an acronym for a vulgar anti-police phrase.
During the arrest, “a group of about 20 protesters began to surround officers while screaming profanities though megaphones on the public street causing traffic to come to a standstill,” police said, adding that “an officer was hit in the face and could be seen bleeding from the nose and mouth.”
Clark is in her sixth term in the House and represents the state’s 5th Congressional District.
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2023-01-24T02:24:27+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/ap-democratic-house-whips-daughter-arraigned-on-assault-charge/
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Brand Replaces Nearly 65% Of Its U.S. Bottle Volume with 100% Recycled Plastic in Evolution to a 100% Recycled Plastic Future
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, FIJI® Water has transitioned its iconic and best-selling 500 mL and 330 mL bottles to 100% recycled plastic (rPET)* in the U.S. The move is a substantial step in reducing plastic waste and replaces almost 65% of FIJI Water's bottle volume in the U.S. with recycled material.** The company is committed to continue shifting its entire portfolio of bottle sizes to rPET by 2025.
"In our transition to recycled plastic, our intention is to make a truly meaningful and lasting environmental impact," said Clarence Chia, senior vice president of marketing, FIJI Water. "We are using recycled plastic to breathe new life into existing materials, while maintaining FIJI Water's same great taste, look and quality that consumers come to expect from Earth's Finest Water®. We will continue to set ambitious targets to drive innovation and transformation in our approach and commitment to sustainability and look forward to building on this momentum."
The switch to rPET not only reduces plastic waste, but also can reduce CO2 emissions in the process, with some studies showing that rPET can result in up to a 79% reduction in carbon emissions when compared to new material. As FIJI Water looks to the future, it has ambitious targets to help preserve the planet and is committed to making a difference. In addition to introducing 100% rPET bottles, FIJI Water has invested FJ$5 million (~$2.5 million USD) on energy efficiency initiatives on the Fijian islands, the source of FIJI Water, which includes the use of microturbine energy generation and adopting the low-sulfur fuel standard for all shipping, dramatically decreasing sulfur oxide emissions.
The new rPET bottles can be seen in FIJI Water's updated "It's Not Just Water" TV, digital and social media campaign. The campaign highlights the unique and pristine journey of FIJI Water to music by 11-time Academy Award-nominated composer Hans Zimmer.
Locally in Fiji, the FIJI Water Foundation focuses on sustainability and the preservation of the islands, along with supporting and improving the lives of native Fijians through initiatives that include providing access to clean water, health care services, grants for local schools and organizations, and more. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has provided funding to large-scale reforestation and conservation efforts to preserve and protect the Sovi Basin, Fiji's most important forest ecosystem and the largest remaining lowland rainforest, in partnership with Conservation International.
FIJI Water is a division of The Wonderful Company, which has a broad commitment to sustainability. To date, The Wonderful Company and owners Stewart and Lynda Resnick have invested more than $1.3 billion in environmental sustainability initiatives to help fight climate change. This billion-dollar commitment includes the unprecedented $750 million gift from co-owners, Stewart and Lynda Resnick to Caltech in support of the school's environmental sustainability research. A portion of the research will focus on decomposable plastics, along with tackling issues of water, energy, food, and waste in a world confronting rapid climate change. Additionally, The Wonderful Company joined RE100, a global initiative made up of some of the world's biggest companies, which have all committed to using 100% renewable energy.
For more information, including details on FIJI Water's initiatives to reducing its environmental footprint, and for the latest updates on FIJI Water, please visit FIJIWater.com or follow @FIJIWater and the @FIJIWaterFoundation on Instagram.
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**Projected total bottle volume per 2022 sales forecast
About FIJI Water
FIJI® Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 imported premium bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7 pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330 mL, 500 mL, 700 mL, 1 L, and 1.5 L. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has helped to preserve and protect the Sovi Basin and improve the lives of native Fijians. To discover Earth's Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.
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2022-08-15T13:49:39+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/fiji-water-transitions-iconic-bottle-100-recycled-plastic-us/
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FDA approves first set of treatment for alopecia
Published: Jun. 13, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - The Food and Drug Administration approved its first treatment for alopecia.
Officials say “Olumiant” blocks an enzyme that leads to inflammation caused by severe alopecia areata.
This inflammation can trigger the body to attack its own hair follicles causing the hair to fall out in clumps, which leads to patchy baldness.
The FDA says about 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer from the autoimmune disorder.
Eli Lilly conducted two trials to receive federal approval.
In both trials, people who received the treatment maintained more of their hair.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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2022-06-14T00:19:42+00:00
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Thursday, May 11
Today's MLB lineup includes top teams in play. Among those contests is the Tampa Bay Rays squaring off against the New York Yankees.
There is coverage available for all the action in the MLB today, and we have provided the information on how to watch as well as individual game previews below.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Cincinnati Reds (15-21) host the New York Mets (18-19)
The Mets will look to pick up a road win at Great American Ball Park against the Reds on Thursday at 12:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- CIN Key Player: Jonathan India (.305 AVG, 3 HR, 17 RBI)
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.239 AVG, 13 HR, 31 RBI)
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The Minnesota Twins (20-17) face the San Diego Padres (19-18)
The Padres will take to the field at Target Field against the Twins on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- MIN Key Player: Byron Buxton (.226 AVG, 8 HR, 19 RBI)
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.246 AVG, 6 HR, 18 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (11-27) face the Chicago White Sox (13-25)
The White Sox will take to the field at Kauffman Stadium versus the Royals on Thursday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Vinnie Pasquantino (.298 AVG, 7 HR, 19 RBI)
- CHW Key Player: Andrew Vaughn (.246 AVG, 4 HR, 28 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The New York Yankees (21-17) play the Tampa Bay Rays (29-9)
The Rays will look to pick up a road win at Yankee Stadium versus the Yankees on Thursday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.258 AVG, 6 HR, 17 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.310 AVG, 7 HR, 24 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (20-17) face the San Francisco Giants (16-20)
The Giants will hit the field at Chase Field versus the Diamondbacks on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Christian Walker (.274 AVG, 9 HR, 28 RBI)
- SF Key Player: Thairo Estrada (.338 AVG, 6 HR, 14 RBI)
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The Oakland Athletics (8-30) play host to the Texas Rangers (22-14)
The Rangers will look to pick up a road win at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum versus the Athletics on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.317 AVG, 10 HR, 26 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.290 AVG, 6 HR, 30 RBI)
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2023-05-11T12:20:46+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/sports/betting/2023/05/11/mlb-odds-how-to-watch/
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INDIANAPOLIS — Police say a driver abandoned a vehicle after crashing into a home on the southwest side early Tuesday morning.
Just before 4 a.m., IMPD says the car hit the lower level of a home on Cordova Drive, not far from the intersection of S. Mooresville and Camby roads.
The driver fled the scene before police got there, but we’re told a passenger stayed behind.
No one in the car or home, which was occupied, was hurt.
It’s unclear how fast the car was going before the crash.
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2022-04-12T11:43:12+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/news/driver-abandons-car-after-slamming-into-house-on-southwest-side/
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — An employee of an animal park in southwestern Sweden was gored to death by an eland, Swedish media reported Monday.
The man, a foreign national, was taking the antelopes into stables after the park had closed, police spokesman Robert Loeffel told Swedish broadcaster SVT.
The goring happened late Sunday at the Oland Animal and Entertainment Park on the southwestern island of Oland. Police said the case is being considered a “workplace accident,” which is standard procedure.
It was not known precisely what happened inside the enclosure. The identity and citizenship of the deceased employee was not given.
The eland is the world’s largest antelope.
As of Monday, the park had closed for the season, according to its website.
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2022-08-29T22:09:47+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/ap-man-gored-to-death-by-antelope-in-swedish-animal-park/
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man accused of continuous sexual abuse was arrested by Brownsville police.
Francisco Hurtado, 84, was arrested on two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, according to a release by Brownsville Police Department.
On Oct. 19, 2021, the parents of two young daughters filed a police report in reference to Hurtado “exposing himself and touching” both of the daughters.
Both of the victims were under the age of 14 at the time of the incidents, which occurred in September 2010 and September 2012.
A warrant was issued for Hurtado, who told an investigator that he would turn himself in. According to the release, Hurtado never turned himself in, and was located by the investigator on June 22, 2022.
He was taken into custody and arraigned the following day. Hurtado was issued a bond amount totaling $80,000.
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2022-06-23T17:59:49+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-accused-of-continuous-sexual-abuse-arrested/
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BOSTON (AP) — A Florida woman — who authorities say chartered a private jet to fly her cross-country with some of the more than $1 million in federal coronavirus relief funds that she fraudulently obtained by using stolen identities — pleaded guilty Monday, federal prosecutors said.
Danielle Miller, 32, of Miami, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney's office in Boston.
Miller used the identities of more than 10 people and used fake business names to apply for and receive more than $1 million in Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds as well as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and related unemployment benefits from July 2020 to May 2021, prosecutors said.
Miller possessed counterfeit driver’s licenses in the victims’ names but bearing her photograph. In one case, she accessed a victim’s online Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles records and used the personal identifying information to open a bank account in that person’s name, prosecutors said.
Miller used a counterfeit driver’s license in August 2020 to arrange a Gulfstream private jet charter flight from Florida to California, where she stayed at a luxury hotel under the same victim’s name, prosecutors said.
In another case, prosecutors said she used someone else's identity to rent a luxury apartment in Florida.
Miller boasted about her extravagant lifestyle on her Instagram account, where she had more than 34,000 followers, authorities said, posting about her purchases of luxury items and her stays at opulent hotels in California, which she paid for using the bank account of one of her victims.
Miller is scheduled to be sentenced on July 27. She was arrested in May 2021.
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2023-03-06T21:18:40+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/feds-woman-funded-lavish-lifestyle-with-stolen-17823125.php
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When is the 2023 World Baseball Classic and how does it work? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Time for countries from all around the world to play ball.
The World Baseball Classic is set to begin just before the start of the Major League Baseball season. It will be the fifth installment of the WBC, which was last won by the United States in 2017.
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The next tournament was originally scheduled to be played in 2021 but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Play will finally resume in March as MLB players participating in the event depart spring training to represent their countries.
Here is everything fans need to know about the 2023 World Baseball Classic:
When and where is the World Baseball Classic?
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Pool play for the World Baseball Classic begins on March 8. Teams are divided into four pools, with games played at Chase Field in Arizona, loanDepot park in Miami, Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in Taiwan and the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.
The semifinals and championship game will be played in Miami.
What is the World Baseball Classic bracket?
Five teams in each of the four pools at the World Baseball Classic compete in round-robin tournaments between March 8 and March 15. The top two teams from each pool then advance to the quarterfinals, which are single-elimination bracket-style games held between March 15 and March 18. The semifinals will then be held on March 19 and 20 in Miami, as will the championship game on March 21.
Who is playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?
The World Baseball Classic is expanding to 20 teams for the first time in 2023, up from 16 in the four previous iterations.
The 16 teams that participated in the 2017 WBC received an automatic bid, with the final four spots being claimed through qualifying tournaments by Panama, Czech Republic, Great Britain and Nicaragua.
Here are the pools for the 2023 World Baseball Classic:
Pool A: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Cuba, Italy, Panama
Pool B: Japan, Korea, Australia, China, Czech Republic
Pool C: United States, Mexico, Colombia, Canada, Great Britain
Pool D: Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua
Which MLB players are in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?
There will be plenty of familiar names and faces playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. That includes two of baseball’s biggest stars, who are teammates in MLB but opponents in the WBC.
The Los Angeles Angels duo of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani will participate. Ohtani, a two-way sensation on the mound and at the plate, will play for Japan in his WBC debut. Trout, a three-time MVP, will serve as captain of the United States.
Team USA, the defending WBC champs, have plenty of star power on the roster. That includes Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and many more. Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper had committed to play for the U.S. but will miss the tournament after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Team USA will be managed by former major leaguer Mark DeRosa. Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. will serve as hitting coach and five-time World Series winner Andy Pettitte as pitching coach.
The Dominican Republic has a star-studded team featuring Julio Rodriguez (Seattle Mariners), Jose Ramirez (Cleveland Guardians), Juan Soto (San Diego Padres), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays), Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins), Manny Machado (San Diego Padres), Rafael Devers (Boston Red Sox) and others.
Puerto Rico features Carlos Correa (Minnesota Twins), Francisco Lindor (New York Mets), Edwin Diaz (New York Mets), Marcus Stroman (Chicago Cubs) and other MLB players.
Trey Mancini of the Chicago Cubs and Brandon Nimmo of the New York Mets will play for Italy, which is being managed by former MLB star Mike Piazza.
The Chicago White Sox duo of Luis Robert and Yoan Moncada will play for Cuba, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman will take the field for Korea, San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson joins Israel and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish teams up with Ohtani for Japan.
How often is the World Baseball Classic?
The World Baseball Classic is scheduled to be played every four years.
There was a three-year gap between the first two tournaments, with Japan winning in both 2006 and 2009. The tournament then moved to a four-year basis, with the Dominican Republic winning in 2013 and the United States in 2017. The WBC scheduled for 2021 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2023-02-01T01:34:59+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/when-is-the-2023-world-baseball-classic-and-how-does-it-work/2962335/
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3-year-old boy dies after fall from 29th floor NYC apartment
Published: Jul. 2, 2022 at 2:56 PM MDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) - A 3-year-old boy has died after falling from a 29th-floor balcony of a New York City apartment building in Harlem.
A police spokesperson said officers found the injured toddler on Saturday morning lying on a 3rd-floor scaffolding after receiving a 911 call.
The boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A police spokesperson said police believe the child exited through a window, but exactly how that occurred is under investigation.
Police are speaking with two individuals who were in the apartment at the time of the child’s fall.
The case remains under investigation.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-07-02T21:15:23+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/2022/07/02/3-year-old-boy-dies-after-fall-29th-floor-nyc-apartment/
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another group of students is now KRQE Weather Academy certified thanks to the pros at KRQE. Meteorologists Erica Meyer and Zoe Mintz were at Rio Grande Academy of Arts for a lesson on weather.
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They also answered kids’ questions. At the end of the day, kids were given a certificate, compass, and thermometer.
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2022-11-29T05:29:23+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/weather-academy/krqe-weather-academy-visits-rio-grande-academy/
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NEW YORK (AP) — One of the more striking pieces of journalism from the Ukraine war featured intercepted radio transmissions from Russian soldiers indicating an invasion in disarray, their conversations even interrupted by a hacker literally whistling “Dixie.”
It was the work of an investigations unit at The New York Times that specializes in open-source reporting, using publicly available material like satellite images, mobile phone or security camera recordings, geolocation and other internet tools to tell stories.
The field is in its infancy but rapidly catching on. The Washington Post announced last month it was adding six people to its video forensics team, doubling its size. The University of California at Berkeley last fall became the first college to offer an investigative reporting class that focuses specifically on these techniques.
Two video reports from open-source teams — The Times’ “Day of Rage” reconstruction of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and the Post’s look at how a 2020 racial protest in Washington’s Lafayette Square was cleared out — won duPont-Columbia awards for excellence in digital and broadcast journalism.
The Ukraine radio transmissions, where soldiers complained about a lack of supplies and faulty equipment, were verified and brought to life with video and eyewitness reports from the town where they were operating.
At one point, what appears to be a Ukrainian interloper breaks in.
“Go home,” he advised in Russian. “It’s better to be a deserter than fertilizer.”
The Times’ visual investigations unit, begun in 2017 and now numbering 17 staff members, “is absolutely one of the most exciting areas of growth that we have,” said Joe Kahn, incoming executive editor.
The work is meticulous. “Day of Rage” is composed mostly of video shot by protesters themselves, in the heady days before they realized posting them online could get them into trouble, along with material from law enforcement and journalists. It outlines specifically how the attack began, who the ringleaders were and how people were killed.
Video sleuthing also contradicted an initial Pentagon story about an American drone strike that killed civilians in Afghanistan last year. “Looking to us for protection, they instead became some of the last victims in America’s longest war,” the report said.
“There’s just this overwhelming amount of evidence out there on the open web that if you know how to turn over the rocks and uncover that information, you can connect the dots between all these factoids to arrive at the indisputable truth around an event,” said Malachy Browne, who leads the Times’ team.
“Day of Rage” has been viewed nearly 7.3 million times on YouTube. A Post probe into the deaths at a 2021 Travis Scott concert in Houston has been seen more than 2 million times, and its story on George Floyd’s last moments logged nearly 6.5 million views.
The Post team is an outgrowth of efforts begun in 2019 to verify the authenticity of potentially newsworthy video. There are many ways to smoke out fakes, including examining shadows to determine if the apparent time of day in the video corresponds to when the activity supposedly captured actually took place.
“The Post has seen the kind of impact that this kind of storytelling can have,” said Nadine Ajaka, leader of its visual forensics team. “It’s another tool in our reporting mechanisms. It’s really nice because it’s transparent. It allows readers to understand what we know and what we don’t know, by plainly showing it.”
Still new, the open-source storytelling isn’t bound by rules that govern story length or form. A video can last a few minutes or, in the case of “Day of Rage,” 40 minutes. Work can stand alone or be embedded in text stories. They can be investigations or experiences; The Times used security and cell-phone video, along with interviews, to tell the story of one Ukraine apartment house as Russians invaded.
Leaders in the field cite the work of the website Storyful, which calls itself a social media intelligence agency, and Bellingcat as pioneers. Bellingcat, an investigative news website, and its leader, Eliot Higgins, are best known for covering the Syrian civil war and investigating alleged Russian involvement in shooting down a Malaysian Airlines flight over Ukraine in 2014.
The Arab Spring in the early 2010s was another key moment. Many of the protests were coordinated in a digital space and journalists who could navigate this had access to a world of information, said Alexa Koenig, executive director of the Human Rights Center at the University of California at Berkeley’s law school.
The commercial availability of satellite images was a landmark, too. The Times used satellite images to quickly disprove Russian claims that atrocities committed in Ukraine had been staged.
Other technology, including artificial intelligence, is helping journalists who seek information about how something happened when they couldn’t be on the scene. The Times, in 2018, worked with a London company to artificially reconstruct a building in Syria that helped contradict official denials about the use of chemical weapons.
Similarly, The Associated Press constructed a 3D model of a theater in Mariupol bombed by the Russians and, combining it with video and interviews with survivors, produced an investigative report that concluded more people died there than was previously believed.
AP has also worked with Koenig’s team on an investigation into terror tactics by Myanmar’s military rulership, and used modeling for an examination on the toll of war in a neighborhood in Gaza. It is collaborating with PBS’ Frontline to gather evidence of war crimes in Ukraine and is further looking to expand its digital efforts. Experts cite BBC’s “Africa Eye” as another notable effort in the field.
As efforts expand, Koenig said journalists need to make sure their stories drive the tools that are used, instead of the other way around. She hears regularly now from news organizations looking to build their own investigate units and need her advice — or students. Berkeley grad Haley Willis is on Browne’s team at The Times.
It feels, Koenig said, like a major shift has happened in the past year.
Browne said the goal of his unit’s reporting is to create stories with impact that touch upon broader truths. A probe about a Palestinian medic shot by an Israeli soldier on the Gaza strip was as much about the conflict in general than her death, for example.
“We have similar mandates,” the Post’s Ajaka said, “which is to help make sense of some of the most urgent news of the day.”
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2022-05-08T11:27:52+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/international/detailed-open-source-news-investigations-are-catching-on/
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As we celebrate 75th anniversary of the Air Force this month, hear from military, community and business leaders on how Wright-Patterson Air Force base has shaped our region’s past and what we can do to leverage its success for the future.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017, but the Air Force will celebrate its 75th year officially on Sept. 18.
Dayton Daily News will host its September Community Conversation at noon on Wednesday, September 21. The discussion will be co-hosted by Community Impact Editor Nick Hrkman and reporter Thomas Gnau and will include a panel of experts.
The Dayton Daily News hosted Community Conversation can be watched on the Dayton Daily News Facebook page. Highlights of the discussion will also be published in Ideas & Voices on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Community Conversations is a Dayton Daily News series of moderated panel discussions on topics important to the Dayton region. You can watch August’s Community Conversation about affordable housing, July’s Community Conversation about reclaiming education, June’s Community Conversation about historically high inflation and May’s Community Conversation about ARPA funding and how it is being used in our region.
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2022-09-08T14:20:12+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/ideas-voices/community-conversation-75th-anniversary-of-the-air-force/G3HCHMKINZHIXB3IB4ZD3RHUG4/
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Gambling devices, drugs, guns seized at Opelika store, police say
OPELIKA, Ala. (WSFA) - A police operation at Opelika’s Neighborhood Market on Martin Luther King Boulevard yielded multiple arrests and evidence seizures, according to the department.
Police say they executed a search warrant at the store around 1 p.m. Wednesday with assistance from Lee County’s SWAT. Police spokeswoman Allison Duke said they recovered illegal gambling devices, drugs and firearms. She said 11 people were arrested.
More information is set to be released Thursday.
The investigation is ongoing, with additional charges pending. Anyone with information is asked to call the Opelika Police Department’s detective division at 334-705-5220 or the Secret Witness hotline at 334-745-8665. Tips may also be sent via the Opelika police mobile app.
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2023-02-01T23:56:31+00:00
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https://www.wsfa.com/2023/02/01/gambling-devices-drugs-guns-seized-opelika-store-police-say/
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It was five years ago this month that the very first article by journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the story of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's decades of sexual misconduct.
Later that month, actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, "If you've been sexually harassed or assaulted write 'me too' as a reply to this tweet."
This post, referencing the #MeToo Movement created by Tarana Burke years earlier, went viral. So, too, did the allegations against Weinstein. Dozens of women stepped forward to publicly share the extent of the powerful producer's bad acts. Actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan's initial allegations were later followed by Cate Blanchett, Lupita Nyong'o and many others speaking publicly about Weinstein's harassment or assault.
As with Weinstein, many formerly powerful men have similarly been accused of sexual assault and harassment in the years since #MeToo went global. But more broadly, the movement also helped launch a wider examination of society's treatment of women in everyday life, at the workplace and in Hollywood.
"I would say the chips are still falling on the Weinstein case. Of course, we have what we now call the 'Weinstein Effect,' which has instituted a formal conversation around equality more generally," said Chris Yogerst, a film and media historian. "There are more efforts made to elevate female voices, especially in situations where equality is at stake."
Survivors help bring other bad actors to light
The #MeToo Movement was created by Burke in 2006 as a way to empower people who had been sexually assaulted and harassed.
Kimberly Hamlin, a feminist history scholar at Miami University, said women and other assault survivors are continuing to speak out, five years after the Weinstein story broke the long-standing seal on silence.
"The generations-long culture of silence is over," Hamlin said. "The tide has turned from giving abusers a free pass, to listening to and believing survivors and silence breakers. I really feel that we cannot overestimate how big of a shift this is culturally, psychologically, legally. For generations, women have been told, 'Suck it up. Keep it to yourself. That's just how things are. It's your fault.'"
"We are no longer raising our children to just be nice," she said. "[Or to think] 'just don't say anything.' And this is a watershed change."
It's thanks to survivors, who have refused to remain silent and have come forward, that allegations have been brought against more people in Hollywood, the music industry, churches, media, and politics.
Hollywood changes, in some ways
At the height of his power, Weinstein was highly influential in Hollywood because of his companies, Miramax and The Weinstein Company.
Movies produced or distributed by those companies were at one point nominated for more than 340 Academy Awards — winning 81 of them. Weinstein was eventually kicked out of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2017. But he was being honored at the same time that stories of Weinstein's harassment of actresses and abusive, bullying treatment of his own workers were circulating in the industry's whisper networks.
Hollywood has undergone a reckoning to some degree, according to Yogerst, and it's evident in the work being produced and the way female creators are being treated.
"There are more efforts made to elevate female voices, especially in situations where equality is at stake," he said. He noted that female stars involved in major franchise movies have grabbed headlines for taking a stand against the way they were treated.
"Bryce Dallas Howard has spoken out about the pay gap between her and Chris Pratt in the Jurassic Park films. In addition, Howard spoke publicly about getting body shamed by producers (she was also defended here by her director). I think without Weinstein falling, these stories would sadly carry less traction in the media," he said in an email.
Post-Weinstein, certain movies that touch on this cultural moment were given a larger platform, Yogerst said.
"Certain projects surface as a way for filmmakers to show they are allies in the #MeToo era. A film like Bombshell, about the transgressions of Roger Ailes at Fox, is a clear result of the Weinstein Effect. Others, like Bo Burnham's Promising Young Woman also connect," he said.
Bombshell was released in 2019 and Promising Young Woman in 2020.
Sexual harassment at work is still a huge issue
Unfortunately, this societal shift doesn't mean abusers have stopped inflicting harm.
"I would say what has not really changed so much over the past five years are the foundational elements of our institutions and structures of power that tacitly and explicitly facilitates, condones, and ignores sexual assault and harassment," Hamlin said.
Five years on, sexual harassment still pervades workplaces, according to a recent report by The Society for Human Resources Management. The article cites a survey by The Shift Work Shop, an HR consultancy firm, that found 53% of nearly 1,700 respondents dealt with sexual harassment in the previous 12 months.
In corporate settings in particular, Hamlin notes that the training that's provided at many institutions still treats sexual harassment as "an individual, one bad apple problem" that ignores "the institutional, systemic, and historical roots of sexual assault and harassment."
Despite the lack of structural change on many fronts, Hamlin still has a lot of hope about the legacy of #MeToo thanks to her students. As she continues to teach younger generations with her class examining the history and significance of the movement, she has noticed that the students have high expectations for what the world should look like — a world that hopefully looks far different than it is now.
"I hope that they are right," she said. "And I hope that will be the world that we get to live in; where sexual harassment and sexual assault are no longer acceptable in any way and where we really deal with it at the institutional and structural level."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-10-28T11:10:23+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/arts-and-entertainment/arts-and-entertainment/2022-10-28/where-the-metoo-movement-stands-5-years-after-weinstein-allegations-came-to-light
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Welcome to September 29th on the National Day Calendar.
When it comes to brand ambassadors, there are few more iconic than Juan Valdez.
This fictional coffee farmer has been the face of the Coffee Growers of Colombia for over 6 decades. And for nearly 40 of those years, Carlos Sanchez portrayed the iconic spokesperson.
The Colombian actor had actually been a coffee farmer in his youth, so he fit the role perfectly. With his wide brimmed hat and big smile, Juan Valdez became the center of a worldwide ad campaign that made the character nearly as popular as Colombian coffee itself.
Sanchez retired from the role in 2006, but Juan Valdez lives on both as a spokesperson and as a chain of coffee shops.
On National Coffee Day, celebrate your own favorite brand with a delicious cup of joe.
I’m Marlo Anderson with the National Day Calendar. See you again tomorrow as we Celebrate Every Day!
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2022-09-29T12:49:03+00:00
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Amber Alert issued for missing Arkansas teen
Published: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:03 AM EST|Updated: 39 minutes ago
(Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued for Madison Baker, 14, who is missing from Barling, Arkansas.
Madison was last seen on Monday.
She is described as a white female with brown hair and green eyes. She is 5 foot 3 inches and weighs 143 pounds.
Madison was last seen wearing a red and black Northside High School softball jacket, gray Mickey Mouse pajama pants and white Nike shoes.
Anyone with information about where Madison may be is asked to call the Barling Police Department at 479-242-5964.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2022-11-22T13:43:33+00:00
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https://www.live5news.com/2022/11/22/amber-alert-issued-missing-arkansas-teen/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Trade Organization has rejected the 2018 import taxes that then-President Donald Trump imposed on foreign steel and aluminum, saying they violated global trade rules.
Trump’s tariffs of 25% on foreign steel and 10% on aluminum outraged America’s long-standing allies, including the European Union and Japan, because he relied on a little-used provision of U.S. trade law to declare their steel and aluminum a threat to U.S. national security.
China and other trading partners challenged the tariffs at the 164-nation WTO.
In a ruling issued Friday, the WTO said it was “not persuaded’’ that the United States faced “an emergency in international relations’’ that would justify the tariffs.
Friday’s decision, however, will likely have little real-world impact. If the United States appeals the ruling, it will go nowhere. That’s because the WTO’s Appellate Body hasn’t functioned for three years, ever since the U.S. blocked the appointment of new judges to the panel.
And the Biden administration already reached agreements with the EU, Japan and the United Kingdom to essentially drop the tariffs and replace them with import quotas under which the Trump taxes do not apply. In return, the trading partners dropped their own retaliatory tariffs agianst the United States.
Still, the Biden administration criticized Friday’s WTO decision.
“The United States strongly rejects the flawed interpretation and conclusions,’’ said Adam Hodge, spokesman for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “The United States has held the clear and unequivocal position, for over 70 years, that issues of national security cannot be reviewed in WTO dispute settlement.” The WTO, he said, “has no authority to second-guess’’ the national security decisions of member countries.
Biden’s trade team has attempted to find a balance between mending fences with U.S. allies angry over Trump’s “America First” trade policies, and keeping tariffs that are popular with many U.S. steel and aluminum producers and their workers.
Christine McDaniel, a trade analyst with George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, said the ruling against the Trump tariffs was not a surprise.
“Everybody knew that it was clear protectionism,’’ she said. “Technically speaking, countries are able to act in their own self-interest when it comes to national security.’’ The WTO just didn’t buy the U.S. reasoning, she said.
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2022-12-10T16:23:07+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/ap-wto-rules-against-trumps-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs/
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These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Mississippi is the first state to confirm that residents there will be taxed on student loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan would eliminate $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. It would also cancel an additional $10,000 for those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college.
Typically, debt forgiveness is considered taxable income under IRS tax code, but the American Rescue Plan exempts student loan forgiveness as taxable income from 2021-2025. According to The Tax Foundation, a tax policy think tank, most states fall in line with IRS code, but some states don’t.
Of the states that don’t conform to federal law, at least six — New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, Hawaii and Idaho — have announced plans to exempt the new student loan forgiveness from taxation, Bloomberg reports.
Four others — Arkansas, Minnesota, North Carolina and Wisconsin — "still appear to be on track to tax student loan debt forgiveness," Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects at the Tax Foundation, said in a blog post.
RELATED: Broad support emerges for wiping away Minnesota tax on student loan relief
But Walczak cautions that the list could get even smaller as more states issue guidance in coming weeks and months.
Student loan forgiveness timeline
Biden’s plan will almost certainly be challenged in court. If it survives legal scrutiny, applications for student loan relief will be available in early October. It will take four-six weeks for the forgiveness to be applied.
Borrowers who want debt relief applied to their balances before the student loan payment pause expires Dec. 31 should apply by Nov. 15. Applications will still be accepted after the moratorium ends.
You can go to StudentAid.gov and sign up to be notified when the application goes live.
RELATED: What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
Not everyone who is eligible for loan forgiveness under Biden’s plan will have to fill out an application.
The Education Department already has income data for about eight million people, or roughly 20% of borrowers, officials said. If those people qualify based on the income on file, they’ll get relief automatically.
It’s unclear right now how a borrower can determine if the Department of Education has that information.
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2022-09-01T21:28:07+00:00
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fox10phoenix.com
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https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/these-states-could-tax-student-loan-forgiveness
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MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Callum McRae scored 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead Sacramento State to an 85-83 overtime victory over Idaho on Thursday night.
Zach Chappell's layup with 48 seconds left in OT gave the Hornet's an 84-83 lead and McRae added a free throw to seal it.
Dominique Ford scored four points for the Vandals in the final three seconds to force overtime tied 77-all.
Chappell added 22 points for the Hornets (9-6). Cameron Wilbon was 5-of-10 shooting and 8 of 11 from the free-throw line to finish with 18 points.
Isaac Jones scored 42 points and added 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and four blocks for the Vandals (6-10). Divant'e Moffitt had 19 points and seven assists, and Ford finished with 15 points.
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The Associated Press created elements of this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2023-01-06T06:04:28+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/McRae-scores-27-Sacramento-St-knocks-off-Idaho-17698525.php
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- Institutional Shareholder Services joins Glass Lewis in support of all seven of the Company's Board nominees.
- RIV Capital's Board nominees are well equipped with the relevant industry expertise, experience and qualifications to execute on RIV Capital's strategic vision to become a leader in the cannabis market.
- Vote FOR RIV Capital's Board nominees well before the deadline of 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on September 27, 2022. For help voting, please contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1-877-659-1821 (toll free in North America), or at 1-416-867-2272 (collect outside North America), or by email at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com.
TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - RIV Capital Inc. ("RIV Capital" or the "Company") (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), an acquisition and investment firm focused on building a leading multistate platform with the strongest portfolio of cannabis brands in key strategic markets across the United States, is pleased to announce that a second independent proxy advisory firm, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS"), has recommended shareholders vote FOR all seven of the Company's board of directors (the "Board") nominees. ISS' positive recommendation follows Glass, Lewis & Co.'s ("Glass Lewis") endorsement of RIV Capital's Board nominees.
ISS and Glass Lewis are leading independent, third-party proxy advisory firms that provide proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds, and other institutional shareholders.
The positive recommendations from both ISS and Glass Lewis reaffirm the Company's view that all seven of RIV Capital's Board nominees, namely Laura Curran, Chris Hagedorn, Richard Mavrinac, Joseph Mimran, Amy Peckham, Mark Sims and Dawn Sweeney, are equipped with the relevant industry expertise, experience and qualifications to execute on RIV Capital's strategic vision to become a leader in the cannabis market.
The upcoming Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). RIV Capital urges shareholders to visit rivcapital.com/future for more information about our Board nominees and to vote well before the deadline of 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on September 27, 2022.
Your vote is critical no matter how many shares you own. To vote, contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1-877-659-1821 (toll free in North America), or at 1-416-867-2272 (collect outside North America), or by email at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com.
About RIV Capital
RIV Capital is building a leading cannabis packaged goods company, with a focus on establishing one of the strongest portfolios of brands in key strategic U.S. markets. Backed by in-house expertise and cannabis domain knowledge, RIV Capital aims to grow its own brands and partner with established U.S. cannabis operators and brands to bring them to new markets and build market share. RIV Capital established the foundational building blocks of its active U.S. strategy with the previously announced acquisition of Etain. Through its strategic relationship with The Hawthorne Collective, Inc. ("The Hawthorne Collective"), a subsidiary of ScottsMiracle-Gro, RIV Capital is The Hawthorne Collective's preferred vehicle for cannabis-related investments not under the purview of other ScottsMiracle-Gro subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of RIV Capital and its portfolio companies with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding the Company's strategies, objectives, goals, opportunities and plans, including in respect of future growth and creating shareholder value ; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although RIV Capital believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of RIV Capital or its portfolio companies.
Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the timing and likelihood for receipt of all required regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other conditions to closing, in respect of the Etain Acquisition; the Company's ability to execute its go-forward strategy; stock market volatility; changes in the business activities, focus and plans of the Company, Etain and the Company's investees and the timing associated therewith; the timing of any changes to federal laws in the U.S. to allow for the general cultivation, distribution, and possession of cannabis; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in cannabis industry growth and trends; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; litigation risks; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation, including RIV Capital's interpretation of such regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; divestiture risks; and the risk factors set out in RIV Capital's management's discussion and analysis dated August 29, 2022 and annual information form dated June 10, 2022 filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available on RIV Capital's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Company has invested in and acquired, and intends to in the future invest in and/or acquire, companies that are involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where such operations occur permit such activities, however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable U.S. federal money laundering legislation.
While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward non-enforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under U.S. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of the Company and any proceedings brought against the Company thereunder may adversely affect the Company's operations and financial performance.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although RIV Capital has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. RIV Capital does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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2022-09-14T21:30:57+00:00
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Flood Warning issued June 2 at 12:46PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Bear River at Border.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 7.5 feet, Water will begin to encroach on Pegram Road
just north of Pegram. Lowland flooding of fields and pasture land
will occur. Driveways to low lying homes next to the river near
Dingle may have water across them. Some basements of low lying
homes next to the river will start to have water come in them.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:30 PM MDT Friday the stage was 8.4 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM MDT Friday was 8.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage through the week.
– Flood stage is 7.5 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.6 feet on 03/27/1956.
– For flood safety information, visit
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
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localnews8.com
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Donna Marie Zuercher, 87
Published 9:02 pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Ms. Donna Marie Zuercher, age 87, began her Eternal Walk as a Child of the Light with her Savior Jesus Christ our Lord on April 15, 2023. Donna lived a life of service, walking with The Lord every moment of her life.
Donna was born March 12, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond Zuercher Sr. and Armella (Pat) Muench-Zuercher.
She attended Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee, WI where she attended the Catholic Students Mission Crusade National Meeting at Notre Dame in 1952. Donna was on the Honor Roll and was very active in baseball, basketball, volleyball and the water pageant.
Donna always valued education. She graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and The University of Arizona earning B.S. and M.S. degrees in elementary education.
She worked as a school teacher in Milwaukee, WI from 1960-1967 and in Austin, MN from 1967-1990, where she completed her career teaching 5th grade at Banfield Elementary for 17 years.
Donna retired early and moved to Waverly, TN in 1990 to become full time caregiver for her mother Pat and for her sister Mary.
In the early 1990’s the three of them undertook a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Medjugorje in Medjugorje, Yugoslavia.
Donna moved to McEwen, TN in 1999 where she became a very active parishioner of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Donna was very active in the Legion of Mary for 17 years and served as President for 6 years. Donna also managed the annual St. Patrick BBQ for one year.
Donna’s steady hand and abiding love for her family and friends will be deeply missed.
Donna is survived by her sister, Jeanette Gottlieb, Portland, OR and by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded to Life in the Lord by her parents Ray and Pat and by her brothers and sisters, Raymond Zuercher Jr., Joy Legg-Zuercher, Robert (Bobby) Zuercher and Mary Elizabeth Zuercher.
Donna would greatly appreciate the Lighting of a Candle or a Remembrance in Mass at Holy Hill Basilica. www.holyhill.com.
Services: Monday, April 24, 2023, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, McEwen, TN.
Please note the times.
10:45 AM – Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary
11:30 AM – Catholic Mass
Followed immediately by the Catholic Rite of Committal (everyone is welcome graveside) and Reception at St. Patrick’s.
Flowers welcome but please consider a more lasting remembrance of a Memorial Tree via Luff-Bowen Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Luff-Bowen Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made by visiting luffbowen.com.
9729 Hwy 70E, McEwen, TN 37101
931-296-2437
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2023-04-20T05:19:02+00:00
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2023-01-13T01:29:43+00:00
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Sunday's Super Bowl was the third most-watched television show in history, with an estimated 113 million people watching the Kansas City Chiefs rally to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 2015 game between New England and Seattle on NBC holds the record at 114,442,000 viewers followed by Super Bowl 48 in 2014 on Fox between Seattle and Denver (112,191,000).
Fox said Monday that the preliminary numbers include the broadcasts on Fox and Fox Deportes as well as streaming on Fox and the NFL's digital sites. The figures are via Nielsen's Fast National data and Adobe Analytics.
Final Nielsen data will be available on Tuesday.
This was Fox's 10th Super Bowl since it began airing NFL games in 1994 and the second most-watched program in Fox Sports history.
It would also be a slight increase over the 112.3 million average for last year's Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Rams' victory over the Cincinnati Bengals was broadcast by NBC and Telemundo and streamed on Peacock and NFL digital sites.
According to Adobe Analytics, the digital feed averaged a Super Bowl-record 7 million streams, an 18% increase over last year (6 million) and more than double Fox's last Super Bowl in 2020 (3.4 million).
Rihanna's halftime show averaged 118.7 million viewers, making it the second-most watched in Super Bowl history. Katy Perry's 2015 performance still holds the top mark at 121 million.
The Spanish-language audience average for the game was 951,000, which set the record for the most-watched Super Bowl game in Spanish-language cable television history. It was also the most watched non-soccer event in Spanish-language cable history.
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2023-02-14T01:12:59+00:00
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/super-bowl-averages-113-million-3rd-most-watched-in-history/VGGDLAZ4G5H6ZBEKRA2J6QGQ44/
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Formula One has multiple inquiries from potential team owners who have taken a more behind-the-scenes approach than Michael Andretti, who has been “quite vocal” in his desire to expand the current grid, F1’s CEO said Wednesday.
Andretti has petitioned to expand the current F1 grid to 22 cars to accommodate Andretti Global, which he’s billing as a true American team. Andretti has taken that route after attempts to purchase an existing F1 team fell apart late last year.
He said this week he’s building a 575,000 square-foot facility on roughly 90 acres in Fishers, Indiana, to house Andretti Global. But he’s still no closer to landing an F1 team and Domenicali offered very little update specific to Andretti.
“The status of Formula One, it is not a problem of quantity,” Domenicali said. “It’s a matter of understanding not only the ones who have a bigger, louder voice, but there will be other people because Andretti was quite vocal about his request.
“But there are others that have done the same in a different way. So we will listen not only to Andretti, but to others that are respecting the silence on trying to be more productive on proving who they are and respecting the protocol.”
At issue is what value — if any — comes with expanding the current 20-car grid.
Mercedes head Toto Wolff has been vehemently against expansion and argued it will only decrease profits as the pot would be split between 11 teams instead of 10. But McLaren boss Zak Brown has argued adding the Andretti name would increase North American interest and signing U.S.-based sponsors based on Andretti’s participation would compensate for any dilution to the purse.
Wolff has dismissed the notion the Andretti name brings any value to F1. Mario Andretti is the 1978 F1 world champion; Michael Andretti spent one unremarkable season driving in the series.
And even though Andretti has had discussions with Renault about entering F1, Wolff has only been supportive of a potential Audi-backed effort.
“Andretti is a great name, and I think they have done exceptional things in the US,” Wolff recently said. “But this is sport and this is business and we need to understand what is it that you can provide to the sport.”
The resistance has irritated Mario Andretti, who on Twitter responded to a question asking if Wolff is too powerful for F1 with: “This needed to be said; it’s about time.”
Domenicali on Wednesday said that Wolff has earned his respect in F1 and is a credible voice in the series. He also indicated all the back-and-forth on the Andretti issue is a moot point because the decision will be made by a governing body and not Wolff and the current team principals.
“Mario, I know him very, very well, and he is trying to present his idea in a way that he thought is the right way to do that,” Domenicali said. “But I do believe there is a governance in place and the decision has to follow the process and the protocol that is in place.
“Mario is very vocal, Michael is, too. We need to respect that we may have a difference of opinions, but at the end of the day it is a matter of following the protocol and there is someone that is to make the final decision.”
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2022-08-25T20:51:06+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-andretti-effort-to-join-f1-the-most-vocal-of-many-inquiries/
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SAGINAW COUNTY, MI — The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission has reported evidence of the county’s first mosquito-borne virus of the year.
Routine mosquito-borne disease surveillance conducted by SCMAC found Jamestown Canyon virus, or JCV, in samples collected on Wednesday, May 31, the first evidence of a mosquito-borne virus found in Saginaw County this year.
SCMAC officials said that while the threat of infection around the county is low, residents should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
According to officials, the best way to prevent mosquito-borne disease is to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites with the following methods:
• Avoid being outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear shoes and socks, light-colored long pants and a long-sleeved shirt outdoors.
• Apply an insect repellent containing DEET or other EPA-approved products according to instructions on the label. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.
• Verify that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night.
• Remove standing water sources around your yard that could support mosquito breeding, including water in buckets, wading pools and old tires.
If you find a substantial amount of standing water in roadside ditches, flooded yards, fields, or similar locations that may produce mosquitoes, contact SCMAC to report the conditions.
In addition to taking precautions, residents are also encouraged to report any dead crows or blue jays, birds valuable for West Nile Virus surveillance due to their high mortality rates from the virus, online at saginawmosquito.com or by phone at (989) 755-5751.
The commission said that while recent dry weather conditions have limited the number of biting mosquitoes, spring mosquitoes which emerged in early May, are still active around the county, especially areas with large woodland habitats.
More information about the Jamestown Canyon virus:
According to the SCMAC officials, JCV is a re-emerging mosquito-transmitted virus picked up by biting mosquito species from an infected bird or mammal.
The SCMAC said human infections are rarely diagnosed since most infections are asymptomatic. When symptoms do show, they often include a sudden onset of flu-like illness with fever- and in even rarer cases, individuals may develop neurological symptoms such as meningitis or encephalitis that require hospitalization.
The commission said it would continue to monitor mosquito-borne viruses through the end of September.
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2023-06-12T18:19:35+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2023/06/first-mosquito-borne-virus-of-2023-detected-in-saginaw-county-mosquitoes.html
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NEW YORK (AP) — Deaths of pregnant women in the U.S. fell in 2022, dropping significantly from a six-decade high during the pandemic, new data suggests.
More than 1,200 U.S. women died in 2021 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, according to a final tally released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, there were 733 maternal deaths, according to preliminary agency data, though the final number is likely to be higher.
Officials say the 2022 maternal death rate is on track to get close to pre-pandemic levels. But that’s not great: The rate before COVID-19 was the highest it had been in decades.
“From the worst to the near worst? I wouldn’t exactly call that an accomplishment,” said Omari Maynard, a New Yorker whose partner died after childbirth in 2019.
The CDC counts women who die while pregnant, during childbirth and up to 42 days after birth. Excessive bleeding, blood vessel blockages and infections are leading causes.
COVID-19 can be particularly dangerous to pregnant women, and experts believe it was the main reason for the 2021 spike. Burned out physicians may have added to the risk by ignoring pregnant women’s worries, some advocates said.
In 2021, there were about 33 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births. The last time the government recorded a rate that high was 1964.
What happened “isn’t that hard to explain,” said Eugene Declercq, a long-time maternal mortality researcher at Boston University. “The surge was COVID-related.”
Previous government analyses concluded that one quarter of maternal deaths in 2020 and 2021 were COVID-related — meaning that the entire increase in maternal deaths was due to coronavirus infections or the pandemic’s wider impact on health care. Pregnant women infected with the coronavirus were nearly 8 times as likely to die as their uninfected peers, according to a recent study published by BMJ Global Health.
The bodies of pregnant women are already under strain, their heart forced to pump harder. Other health problems can make their condition more fragile. And then on top of that, “COVID is going to make all that much worse,” said Dr. Elizabeth Cherot, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.
It didn’t help that vaccination rates among pregnant women were disappointingly low in 2021 — particularly among Black women. Part of that was related to limited vaccine availability, and that the CDC did not fully recommend shots for pregnant women until August 2021.
“Initially there was a lot of mistrust of the vaccine in Black communities,” said Samantha Griffin, who owns a doula service that mainly serves families of color in the Washington, D.C., area.
But there’s to more to it than that, she and others added. The 2021 maternal mortality rate for Black women was nearly three times higher than it was for white women. And the maternal death rate for Hispanic American women that year rose 54% compared with 2020, also surpassing the death rate for white moms.
More than a year into the pandemic, a lot of doctors and nurses were feeling burned out and they were getting less in-person time with patients.
Providers at the time “were needing to make snap decisions and maybe not listening to their patients as much,” Griffin said. “Women were saying that they thought something was wrong and they weren’t being heard.”
Maynard, who is 41 and lives in Brooklyn, said he and his partner experienced that in 2019.
Shamony Gibson, a healthy 30-year-old, was set to have their second child. The pregnancy was smooth until her contractions stopped progressing and she underwent a cesarean section.
The operation was more involved than expected but their son Khari was born in September. A few days later, Shamony began complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath, Maynard said. Doctors told her she just needed to relax and let her body rest from the pregnancy, he said.
More than a week after giving birth, her health worsened and she begged to go to the hospital. Then her heart stopped, and loved ones called for help. The initial focus for paramedics and firefighters was whether Gibson was taking illicit drugs, Maynard said, adding that she didn’t.
She was hospitalized and died the next day of a blood clot in the lungs. Her son was 13 days old.
“She wasn’t being heard at all,” said Maynard, an artist who now does speaking engagements as a maternal health advocate.
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2023-03-17T03:03:17+00:00
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https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/us-pregnancy-deaths-dropped-in-2022-after-covid-spike/
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Ford to invest $700M, add 500 jobs at truck plant in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ford will invest $700 million mainly at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, creating about 500 new jobs over the next four years.
The company made the announcement Tuesday after a state board approved incentives Ford's investment in the state.
Most of the money will go to retool the truck plant, which makes Super Duty pickup trucks and chassis cabs, plus the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator large SUVs. The company has pledged to add around 500 jobs at the plant by 2026. It now employs about 8,700 hourly and salaried workers.
More:Ford CEO Farley eyes Norway for secret to Tesla's future strategy
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The investment will support vehicle production, mainly new versions of the Super Duty pickup. Ford was to unveil a revamped Super Duty for the 2023 model year at Churchill Downs on Tuesday night. It goes on sale in the spring of next year.
Ford says it has more than 12,000 people working at two vehicle assembly plants in Kentucky. The company also has about 3,400 workers at the Louisville Assembly Plant, which makes the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair small SUVs. It's also building an electric vehicle battery factory in the state, which will employ another 5,000.
Krisher reported from Detroit.
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2022-09-27T17:29:55+00:00
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freep.com
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https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/09/27/ford-investment-jobs-louisville-kentucky-truck-plant/69522002007/
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KGTV) - Kekoa Latimore is sharing his passion for skateboarding with teenagers in San Diego.
Latimore started the nonprofit Pushing for Education. He goes around to middle schools and high schools to teach skateboarding after school. He said learning to skate can teach many life lessons.
“In order to get good at skating, you have to learn how to accept failure. You have to learn how to accept falling, getting hurt, trying it again, finding that willingness to try it again knowing you might fail,” he said.
He currently teaches at San Diego High School, Roosevelt Middle School and Bayfront Charter in Chula Vista, with a goal of traveling to even more schools.
He decided to take his after-school program to the next level and host an exhibition, inviting multiple schools to come together at San Diego High School to skate together.
The event was hosted on May 11, and Latimore hired a professional to install a temporary skate park on campus for the event, a task that was about $5,000 and he paid for on his own.
“I wanted to give the students an experience of what it’s like skating not only with their friends but even with other high schools, with other schools around the area,” he said.
He added that skateboarding can get a negative reputation, but he wants people to treat it like any other sport. He also wants to give the students a community.
“Everybody wants to feel accepted. Everybody wants to feel involved. Everybody wants to feel like they’re a part of something. And the sooner they feel that the better they feel about themselves,” he said.
The nonprofit's motto is "Anything is possible," and he wants the students to know that.
This story was originally reported by Leah Pezzetti on 10news.com.
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2022-05-12T20:30:36+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/lifestyle/teaching-skateboarding-to-students-anything-is-possible
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Historic Announcement Showcases Inclusive Direction for Company
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAGASE & CO., LTD. announced today that Bradley Hilborn is the new CEO of their Americas division, Nagase Holdings America Corporation. Bradley Hilborn has been with NAGASE for 21 years and was previously Vice President of Business Strategy & Planning at Nagase Holdings America. The appointment of Bradley represents a milestone in NAGASE's history as the company expands its executive leadership team outside of Japan.
This landmark role is a forward-looking cultural change for the company, showcasing a commitment to globalizing the workforce of NAGASE, allowing nationals to make regional decisions for the company, and inspiring the potential of career trajectories for employees.
"I am pleased to announce Bradley Hilborn, a veteran of NAGASE, as the CEO of the Americas region," says Kenji Asakura, President and CEO of NAGASE & CO., LTD. "Under Mr. Hilborn's exceptional leadership, I am confident that locally developed businesses that better meet the needs of customers will increase, and as a result, the presence and business of the NAGASE Group in the Americas will expand."
In the position, Bradley will emphasize value-added models in key areas such as research and development (R&D), market strategy, technical support, and distribution. He seeks to use this model to serve customers and suppliers by streamlining services to help solve their challenges under one roof. Having been involved deeply in biochemistry throughout his career, Bradley is also looking to utilize sustainable chemistry for the company by pursuing new pathways in biothermal energy, biocatalysis, agricultural biotechnology, and more.
"My focus is to accelerate growth by maximizing connectivity among our affiliates throughout the region," Bradley says of his vision for the company. "Through investments in our existing organizations or acquisition of new ones we will expand our reach and capabilities. We are looking to leverage our organization's assets from research and development, manufacturing, application development, and distribution as we aim to step up what's possible for customers and suppliers."
"Bradley has impressed the NAGASE Group with his abundant industry experience, excellent strategic skill, and strong leadership," says Masaya Ikemoto, Board Member and Managing Director of NAGASE & CO., LTD. "I believe he is able to bring Nagase Holdings America Corporation to the next stage by setting a clear overall strategy centered around social and customer needs."
Bradley came to NAGASE in 2001, starting as a chemical salesman. During his tenure, he has made his mark as Manager of Performance Chemicals, Director of Sales Marketing, Chief Business Officer at Infinite Materials Solutions, LLC (Infinite™), and Executive Vice President at NAGASE Specialty Materials. He has focused on strategy development; mergers & acquisitions for NAGASE brands Fitz Chem and Interfacial Consultants; and corporate strategy for Nagase Holdings America Corporation. Bradley holds an Executive MBA from University of Washington—Michael G. Foster School of Business.
Prior to joining the leadership team at NAGASE, Bradley made significant contributions in his role as a research chemist for Henkel Corporation, working with syntactic foams. As a member of the American Chemical Society, Bradley has published four patents in structural adhesives and syntactic foams. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees: one in biology and one in chemistry from Michigan State.
NAGASE & CO., LTD. is a chemicals and food ingredients trading firm with $8 billion in annual revenue. Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1832 as a specialized purveyor of dyes and chemicals, NAGASE Group now has 100+ group companies and more than 7,000 team members. Spanning 30 countries and regions, NAGASE is connecting the world with high-end materials and technologies. Looking forward to their 200th anniversary in the year 2032, they are creating a platform for sustainable growth.
Nagase America: https://nagaseamerica.com
Nagase Specialty Materials: https://www.nsm-na.com
NAGASE & CO., LTD.: https://www.nagase.co.jp/english/
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2022-07-07T15:21:02+00:00
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Empowered by comprehensive transition planning and support from TruClarity, Gutierrez Wealth Advisory forms an independent practice serving affluent families and individuals and consulting on retirement plans.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TruClarity, a leading consulting firm supporting financial advisor entrepreneurship and independence, celebrates the successful launch of Gutierrez Wealth Advisory as a privately-owned SEC-registered investment advisor (RIA). Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Gutierrez Wealth Advisory is an independent wealth management firm serving affluent families and individuals and consulting on retirement plans.
Prior to partnering with TruClarity to form Gutierrez Wealth Advisory, cofounders Roy Gutierrez and David Gutierrez spent a combined five decades working for UBS, where they oversaw $330 million in assets under management and $625 million in retirement plan assets under advisement. Also joining the team are Leighann Arthur, director of client relations, and client relations associate Hillary Canterbury. As an independent firm, this father-son led team intends to expand their service model with custom solutions designed to deliver protection, prosperity and peace of mind to the clients they serve.
TruClarity played a key role in paving this path to independence. From initial transition planning to developing an operations infrastructure, TruClarity helped guide and simplify the often-complex process of launching an RIA. Beyond this launch, TruClarity will continue to provide practice management support while positioning Gutierrez Wealth Advisory for long-term growth and success.
"We're so grateful to our friends and partners at TruClarity for helping us make our vision a reality," said David Gutierrez, cofounder and wealth advisor at Gutierrez Wealth Advisory. "We're positioned to expand our wealth management services to families and individuals across Arkansas, providing fiduciary guidance and custom solutions with a human touch."
Founded in 2015, TruClarity is established as a leading solution for U.S. financial advisors seeking independence. Since its inception, TruClarity has guided dozens of financial advisors to successful breakaway outcomes through a four-phase process: 1.) define your model; 2.) plan your business; 3.) launch your firm; and 4.) build & grow your practice. Beyond the process, TruClarity's team approach and relationship-centered client service set it apart from alternative platforms for advisors.
"We feed off of the energy and passion of the advisors we work with," said Pamela Stross, president and CEO at TruClarity. "For many of the advisors we work with, going independent is a once in a career experience, and we never lose sight of that and the whirlwind of emotions that comes with it. We take pride in approaching each new partnership with that understanding, listening to all of their goals and concerns while also giving them confidence in knowing they have an experienced team dedicated to their success."
About TruClarity: TruClarity actively guides entrepreneurial financial advisors through the progressive phases of becoming and being independent. Offering a comprehensive transition solution, the team equips advisors with a robust, turnkey platform to support their firm's day-to-day activities. Learn more at MyTruClarity.com.
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2022-11-07T15:07:36+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/11/07/truclarity-guides-gutierrez-wealth-advisory-successful-launch-little-rock/
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DALLAS >> A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed. She felt pain in her back and neck and could not move, and was taken to a hospital where she was diagnosed with a fracture.
The safety board completed its investigation without saying what caused the hard landing.
The NTSB said none of the other 141 people on board the plane were injured in the incident at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.
The pilots told investigators that they were aiming for the normal touchdown zone on the relatively short runway.
“However, it ended up being a firm landing,” the NTSB said in its final report, dated Friday.
Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement Monday, “We reported the matter to the NTSB in accordance with regulatory requirements and conducted an internal review of the event.”
A spokeswoman for the airline did not respond when asked about the result of the internal investigation and whether the plane was inspected for evidence of damage that could occur in a hard landing. The plane has been making several flights a day, according to tracking services.
Shortly after the 18-year-old Boeing 737-700 taxied off the runway, the pilots — a 55-year-old captain and 49-year-old co-pilot — were told about the injury to the flight attendant, who was in a jump seat at the back of the plane.
The NTSB, which did not travel to the accident site, has not made its documents from the investigation publicly available.
The runway that the plane landed on is only 5,700 feet long (1,700 meters). By comparison, runways at nearby Los Angeles International Airport range between 8,900 and nearly 13,000 feet (2,700 to 3,900 meters).
The NTSB investigation was reported earlier by The Dallas Morning News.
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2022-08-09T01:51:48+00:00
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It's anniversary time for Jones Assembly and Waffle Champion. Here's how they're celebrating
Nothing says summer quite like a party and for two Oklahoma City restaurants, the occasion they're marking is anniversaries.
While a number of restaurants in Oklahoma City are set to celebrate anniversaries this year, some — like Empire Pizza — will come later in the year. For now, The Jones Assembly and Waffle Champion have hot summer plans and you and your crew are invited to take part.
The Jones Assembly, 901 W Sheridan Ave., kicks off celebrations at 10 a.m. Saturday with its annual All Day Frose Birthday Partay. To celebrate turning 6, the restaurant will feature a day full of "pretty in pink" festivities.
Of course, there will be frose, but the party will also feature specialty food items like SPARK Pink Fries, Walking Tacos, and Pink Pizza. The Jones has even partnered with OKC-based Clubby Seltzer to create a limited edition frose flavored Clubby, only available at the restaurant.
The party also will feature live DJ’s on the patio throughout the day including Brothers Griiin, Bump, DJ Lightbrite, Blake O, Kora Waves, and DJ Limitless.
More:Need a frozen treat? Here's 14 cool spots in Oklahoma
Next month, Waffle Champion, 1212 N Walker Ave. Suite 100, keeps the summer celebrations going with a block party in honor of turning 10.
The restaurant plans to command the heart of Midtown on Aug. 20 with live music, food trucks and fun activities for the community all day.
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2023-07-14T16:50:52+00:00
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ROME — When Italy's new right-wing coalition government was sworn in last month, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to continue her country's staunch support and military assistance for Ukraine.
Her stance hasn't changed but as Europe braces for its first winter without Russian gas supplies, and thermostats are turned down with households struggling to pay rising utility rates, there is concern that Italians are getting tired of the war, of sending ever-larger quantities of weapons to Ukraine, and would like Ukraine and Russia to settle their differences at the negotiation table rather than the battlefield.
Ukraine says it intends to keep fighting till it wins back all the territory Russia has seized since 2014.
Italian support remains critical to European and NATO support for Ukraine, and any wavering from Europe's third-largest economy could cause fractures in the consensus on helping Ukraine through this conflict, as the continent heads into a trying and difficult winter.
"Italy is by large, it's the most skeptical country in Europe in supporting Ukraine on a military basis," says Stefano Feltri, editor of the daily newspaper Domani. "We are open to Ukrainian migrants and refugees but the military option is very unpopular." He says that's true across the political spectrum, "from left and right."
Italy has taken in more than 171,000 Ukrainians since the Russian invasion this year, according to United Nations figures.
Polls show fewer than 40% of Italians approve of their country supplying weapons to Ukraine, a lower rate than other European Union countries surveyed.
Many Italian businesses, meanwhile, are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, and closure, due to rising energy costs and interest rates. And inflation is at an eye-popping 11.9%.
Nomisma, a research institute, reports that 62% of Italian households currently live on less than $2,000 a month — and many blame the war in Ukraine for their economic woes.
Italian author and journalist Michele Santoro has been one of the most outspoken critics of military aid to Ukraine. "The poorest and weakest here in Italy are paying for this war, those unable to defend themselves," he said on a popular TV talk show last week. "The issue," he added, "is no longer whether to provide military aid to Ukraine. It's now Europe's No. 1 priority to end this war."
Italians want the war to end
This past weekend in Rome, an estimated 100,000 people marched in the biggest peace rally since the war started. The demonstration was organized by trade unions, numerous Catholic associations and peace groups.
Banners carried the words "peace," "no to war" and "stop sending weapons." Many protesters said sending weapons to Ukraine further fuels the conflict.
Stefania Vaziolo came all the way from Venice to proclaim her opposition to assisting Ukraine.
"Europe is very weak now, and subject to American authority," said Vaziolo, who is convinced the United States has a vested interest in prolonging the war in Ukraine.
Another peace marcher, Pietro Vergano, offers his family's history during World War II as reason for why he is opposed to all wars. Born in Sicily, he says his mother was left homeless when the U.S. bombed Palermo in 1943, and a father who was a soldier in the Italian army before he was deported to Germany by the Nazis.
He also believes the only winners are global oil and gas giants. "They're getting richer and richer and they're destroying European and Italian economies," Vergano says. The sanctions on Russia, he adds, "are very harmful to us, the cost of living is rising, businesses are shutting down because they can't handle energy prices."
The majority of marchers who spoke to NPR acknowledged that Russia started the war, but said it's high time for peace talks. Yet most were vague on exactly how the warring parties can be brought to the negotiating table.
Also among the demonstrators, Laura Boldrini, a member of parliament with the left-of-center Democratic Party, says, "We have to get a cease-fire." She wants "an international conference with all the world leaders to impose peace" and pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin so that he has no choice.
A government under pressure
The government is set to approve Italy's sixth package of military aid for Ukraine. During the campaign, Prime Minister Meloni said that "Italy will never be the weak link of the West."
But some analysts are beginning to wonder.
"I think I have doubts that her pro-Ukrainian stance can be consistently maintained in the future," says Federico Fubini, editorialist at Corriere della Sera newspaper.
He believes Meloni faces opposition from within her own ranks.
"To say it bluntly, she's a populist and she perceives that large parts of the Italian public opinion," he says, "especially among, you know, center-right and rightist voters, are not so much for sanctions and not so much for Ukraine."
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BAODING, China, Nov. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 23, at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio, GWM launched its brand and world premier of its HAVAL H6 PHEV 4WD. GWM Brazil will offer with cleaner and smarter solutions, as a NEV pioneer in the fast growing Latin American market.
Dubbed a theme of "Tomorrow is ON", GWM introduced its brand vision, smart electric tech and business plan to hundreds of media and investors at the event.
GWM's global 1st HAVAL H6 PHEV 4WD comes from its Iracemápolis plant, which completed tech upgrade earlier this year from Daimler Group. HAVAL H6 PHEV 4WD also uses a refreshed HAVAL Logo, showing its latest EV tech and image. The model has been specially designed and tuned by GWM R&D team based on local road conditions, user travel habits, and modern charging network. The model features a classing-leading 170km long range, max 762N.m torque and max 289kW power, thanks to the DHT tech independently developed by GWM under L.E.M.O.N. platform (acronym of Lightweight Electrification, Multi-purpose, Omni-protection, and Networking).
"The long range of HAVAL H6 PHEV is very outstanding, which frees us from frequent charging. During the test drive, the model can accelerate quickly with strong power. It also features App-based remote operation and voice commands. These experiences are innovative and excellent," said a journalist of local media after the test drive.
HAVAL H6 PHEV 4WD is expected to start being delivered in Brazil in the first quarter of next year, with more electrified models following. Brazil will be a landmark and regional hub for GWM, further expanding its network of new energy vehicles in other Latin American markets.
At the beginning of this year, GWM officially took over the former Daimler's Iracemápolis plant and announced that it would carry out intelligent and digital transformation of the plant. In July this year, when Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão visited the plant, he recognized GWM's leading technology in the fields of intelligence and new energy.
"GWM will offer new energy vehicles for users with innovative products and new technologies, bringing them clean and intelligent mobility experiences," said Yang Weiqi, President of GWM Brazil, at the brand launch conference.
Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "GWM"), founded in 1984, is an international multi-brand automobile manufacturing enterprise. GWM has set up R&D centers and technological innovation centers in China, the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Japan, South Korea, India and other countries and regions. It has 1,301 issued patents and 914 licensed patents in the field of NEVs. Following the release of its 2025 strategy, GWM will continue to build a win-win "forest" industrial ecology with partners upstream and downstream the industrial chain and to invest in R&D so as to create greener, smarter and safer products for global users.
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2022-11-26T07:55:53+00:00
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors in southern Poland said Thursday that they have charged three doctors in relation to the death last year of a 30-year-old pregnant woman.
Agnieszka Wichary, spokesperson for the prosecutors’ office in Katowice, said the charges were of exposing the patient to the danger of loss of life.
“As a result of the team’s activity and the failure to act, the patient has died,” Wichary’s statement said.
Two of the doctors also were charged with unintentionally causing the patient’s death. If convicted, they could face up to five years in prison.
The death from sepsis last September of the woman know as Iza at the hospital in Pszczyna in her 22nd week of pregnancy led to massive protests against Poland’s restrictive anti-abortion law.
Activists blamed the doctors’ choice to “wait and see” rather than immediately carry out an abortion on the country’s near-ban on abortion and said she was the first to die from the further tightening of the restrictive law. The woman left behind a husband and a daughter.
It was not immediately known when an indictment could be sent to court.
Poland, a mostly Catholic country, passed a strict law in 1993 that banned abortions except in three cases: if the pregnancy results from rape or incest; if the woman’s life or health is at risk; or if the fetus had congenital deformities. But the Constitutional Tribunal, under the influence of Poland’s conservative ruling party, ruled last year that abortions for congenital defects were not constitutional.
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2022-09-08T18:20:24+00:00
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https://www.upmatters.com/health/ap-health/ap-three-doctors-charged-in-death-of-pregnant-woman-in-poland/
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National COVID-19 wastewater levels signal viral uptick ahead of fall
Posted/updated on: September 16, 2022 at 8:25 am(NEW YORK) -- Although reported COVID-19 case levels in the U.S. are still falling after a viral resurgence over the summer, there are preliminary indicators that infection rates may be back on the rise across the country.
In recent weeks, federal data has shown that the number of U.S. wastewater sites reporting increases in the presence of COVID-19 in their samples appears to be back on the rise, following declines seen throughout the latter part of the summer.
In the U.S., about 50% of wastewater sites, which are currently providing data to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, have reported an increase in the presence of the COVID-19 virus in their wastewater over the last 15 days, up from the 40% of sites reporting increases last month.
From coast to coast, every area of the country has seen a rise, according to a regional breakdown from Biobot, a wastewater monitoring company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Northeast, in particular, appears to be seeing higher growth levels, reporting the highest wastewater levels of any region, Biobot data shows.
"Increase in virus concentration found in wastewater has [predictably] been a key indicator of a forthcoming COVID surge. In fact, given the challenges in case estimation and the decline in testing, wastewater surveillance may be one the last remaining high-quality datasets public health can rely on," said epidemiologist Dr. John Brownstein, chief innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital and an ABC News contributor, who is also a member on the board of advisers for Biobot.
In Boston, wastewater levels had plateaued after a spring and summer surge, but in recent weeks, data indicates that COVID-19 sampling levels have increased again to their highest level in two months.
However, on a national level, federal data is notably unavailable for many areas of the country, particularly across much of the South and the West.
Since last spring, many states have moved to shutter public testing sites, with more at-home COVID-19 tests now available.
COVID-19 testing levels have also plummeted to their lowest point since the onset of the pandemic, with approximately 350,000 tests reported each day, compared to more than 2.5 million tests reported daily at the nation's peak in January.
Most Americans are not reporting their results to officials, and thus, experts suggest that infection totals are likely significantly undercounted.
With official COVID-19 case data becoming less reliable, many scientists have been turning to wastewater data to monitor the state of the pandemic.
"While there are important caveats in how these data are collected and integrated, we should still take this signal as a warning that we are not out of the pandemic," Brownstein said.
With fall around the corner, health experts have reignited their calls for all Americans to get vaccinated.
"We're calling on all Americans: Roll up your sleeve to get your COVID-19 vaccine shot," White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said during a press briefing last week. "If you're 12 and above and previously vaccinated, it's time to go get an updated COVID-19 shot."
To date, less than half of the fully vaccinated population has received their first COVID-19 booster.
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Hundreds of Cannabis Workers Join Union in Only Three Weeks
ROCKFORD, Ill., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty workers at the Sunnyside Dispensary in Rockford, Ill., have unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 777. It is the second dispensary in Illinois to join the Teamsters in less than two weeks.
"Workers in this field are organizing with us because they want contracts that address the issues that matter to them," said Jim Glimco, Local 777 President. "These include better wages and benefits, seniority, a voice on the job, respect, and so much more. We're going to fight to get these workers a contract that addresses their concerns, and then we're going to take that fight to every remaining non-union dispensary throughout Illinois."
"We're only three weeks into the new year and already we've had nearly 400 cannabis workers join our union," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region Vice President and Food Processing Division Director. "We aren't about to let this become yet another sector of the economy where all the revenue goes to shareholders and the C-Suite. So long as the Teamsters are around, cannabis is going to be an industry where workers have equitable compensation and prosperous, long-term jobs."
"We're unionizing with Local 777 because of the love for the industry that we have and our desire to feel safe in our decision to make a career out of it," said Keith Franz, a Wellness Advisor at Sunnyside Rockford. "With how quickly things change in this line of work, we wanted to have security and control over our futures in cannabis."
Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to teamsters777.org/.
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Several executives promoted to continue the advancement of the Foundation's notable research and philanthropic efforts
COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, announced today new roles for several executive leaders, effective immediately.
Peter Ginsberg, who has been with the Foundation for two years and previously served as executive vice president, corporate development and chief business officer, has been promoted to chief operating officer. In his new role, Mr. Ginsberg will provide oversight and direction for the Foundation's financial, administrative, and business development operations, leveraging business and industry expertise to lead strategic partnerships and business transactions. He will also continue to serve on the RD Fund management team, and report directly to Jason Menzo, chief executive officer.
Amy Laster, PhD, has been promoted to senior vice president, science strategy and awards. Dr. Laster will be responsible for guiding the Foundation's research strategies, including the development of a new five-year science strategic plan. Additionally, she will maintain a portion of her previous responsibilities related to the overall planning, management, and execution of the Foundation's varied science programs. She will continue to report to Claire Gelfman, PhD, chief scientific officer.
Judy Taylor, who previously served as vice president, development has been promoted to senior vice president and chief development officer. Ms. Taylor will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of all Foundation philanthropy endeavors. She will continue to report directly to Jason Menzo.
Ben Shaberman has been promoted to vice president, science communications. Mr. Shaberman has been a part of the Foundation team for 18 years and will report to Dr. Claire Gelfman. In his new position, Mr. Shaberman will manage science information and disseminate technical and research information regarding retinal diseases, emerging therapies, and the Foundation's programs available to constituents.
"We appreciate the dedication and diligence of each Foundation team member, specifically those mentioned here," said chief executive officer, Jason Menzo. "I am excited to continue to work side by side with each of these individuals as they step into their newly appointed roles. We are fortunate to have such a standout team who cares so deeply for our causes to fund innovative research that positively impacts the standard of care for blinding retinal diseases."
About the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Established in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world's leading private funding source for retinal degenerative disease research. The Foundation has raised more than $856 million toward its mission of accelerating research for preventing, treating, and curing blindness caused by the entire spectrum of blinding retinal diseases including: retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and Usher syndrome. Visit FightingBlindness.org for more information.
About the RD Fund
The RD Fund (Retinal Degeneration Fund) is the venture arm of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and a leading investor in the inherited retinal disease space. It was established in 2018 to serve the Foundation's mission to rapidly drive research toward preventions, treatments and cures for the entire spectrum of blinding retinal diseases—including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and Usher syndrome. RD Fund focuses on mission-related investments in companies with projects nearing clinical testing. Visit RDFund.org for more information.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) between April 14, 2021 and July 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 3, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Coinbase securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Coinbase class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8095 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 October 3, 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. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. 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 throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Coinbase custodially held crypto assets on behalf of its customers, which assets Coinbase knew or recklessly disregarded could qualify as the property of a bankruptcy estate, making those assets potentially subject to bankruptcy proceedings in which Coinbase's customers would be treated as the Company's general unsecured creditors; (2) Coinbase allowed Americans to trade digital assets that Coinbase knew or recklessly disregarded should have been registered as securities with the SEC; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Coinbase to a heightened risk of regulatory and governmental scrutiny and enforcement action; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Coinbase class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8095 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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It might be a good day to spend time indoors, with temperatures barely hitting 32. 26 degrees is today's low. Today's forecast brings 58% chance of rain, so you may want to bring an umbrella. Wednesday's winds could be brisk, with forecast models showing 15 mph wind conditions coming up from Northwest. Special National Weather Service Alert: Winter Weather Advisory until WED 12:00 PM CST. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. For more daily forecast information, visit globegazette.com.
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It’s best to be prepared
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- Earth Pak Waterproof Backpack
- Idrybag Waterproof Dry Bag Dry Sack
- Black Diamond Creek Transit 22-liter Backpack
Rafting and kayaking are exhilarating summer activities, but it’s crucial to be well-prepared. Before you go, you need somewhere secure and waterproof to store your items. That’s where a waterproof backpack comes in handy. Take one with you so you don’t worry about your stuff getting damaged by the elements.
Do you need a waterproof backpack?
Although kayaking and rafting aren’t considered extreme sports, there’s a high chance of getting wet, even if it’s a few splashes. While you can store your stuff in a traditional backpack, most aren’t equipped to keep out water. A waterproof bag has a tough exterior, plenty of padding inside, and protects your personal belongings.
What else can you use a waterproof backpack for?
Many bags protect your stuff against sand, dust and other debris, so you can take them with you on your outdoor adventures. Most waterproof backpacks are versatile enough for various activities such as hiking, climbing and going to the beach.
What size backpack should I get?
It depends on how much stuff you want to bring with you. If you’re going to store food containers and items such as clothing and portable speakers, a bag with a 20-liter capacity or more is ideal. However, the larger the bag, the bulkier and more inconvenient it is to lug around. If you prefer to travel light, take a minimalist approach and pack a few essential items in a smaller, lightweight backpack.
Waterproof vs. water-resistant
Water-resistant and waterproof are distinct, so it’s important to know the difference.
- Waterproof usually means that a backpack can be fully submerged in water for a short time.
- Water-resistant usually means that a bag can handle moderate rainfall, snow and water splashes.
If you’re unsure how waterproof a backpack is, check its Ingress Protection rating. For example, an IP rating of IPX7 means it isn’t tested for dust protection but is submergible in one meter of water for half an hour.
Ergonomics
Many waterproof backpacks are oversized so they can hold more. However, it can be uncomfortable to lug around a large bag. It’s crucial to ensure that the shoulder straps and the back have padding and soft cushioning. Ergonomically designed backpacks have a front sternum strap that helps your body gain more leverage against the bag. This means improved support and less strain on your lower back.
Pockets
Zipper pockets can be helpful for organizing. The best waterproof backpacks have two or three. Here, you can safely store personal items such as your glasses, phone, watch, GPS, weather radio and gloves.
Best bags under $30
This dry bag has an adjustable shoulder strap and a sternum strap for added support. It has an IPX8 rating, meaning it’s submergible under 1 meter of water for up to half an hour. It comes with a waterproof phone case.
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Made with 0.2-millimeter-thick waterproof fabric, this dry bag will suit all your rafting and kayaking needs. It has a transparent design to locate your valuables without fumbling inside the bag. It has a comfortable shoulder strap and a top handle that make it easy to lug around.
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Idrybag Waterproof Dry Bag Dry Sack
This backpack is available in 20-liter, 30-liter and 40-liter sizes. It uses heavy-duty polyvinyl chloride for a waterproof build. It’s reinforced at all pressure points to help prevent wear and tear, and it has a reflective strip to boost visibility.
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The North Face Basin 36-liter Backpack
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil and gas companies would have to pay more to drill on public lands and satisfy stronger requirements to clean up old or abandoned wells under a new rule announced Thursday by the Biden administration.
A rule proposed by the Interior Department raises royalty rates for oil drilling by more than one-third, to 16.67%, in accordance with the sweeping climate law approved by Congress last year. The previous rate of 12.5% paid by oil and gas companies for federal drilling rights had remained unchanged for a century. The federal rate was significantly lower than what many states and private landowners charge for drilling leases on state or private lands.
The new rule does not go so far as to prohibit new oil and gas leasing on public lands, as many environmental groups have urged and as President Joe Biden promised during the 2020 campaign. But officials said the proposal would lead to a more responsible leasing process that provides a better return to U.S. taxpayers.
The plan codifies provisions in the climate law, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as the 2021 infrastructure law and recommendations from an Interior report on oil and gas leasing issued in November 2021.
The new rule “provides a fair return to taxpayers, adequately accounts for environmental harms and discourages speculation by oil and gas companies,” said Laura Daniel-Davis, principal deputy assistant Interior secretary for land and minerals management.
Interior “is committed to creating a more transparent, inclusive and just approach to leasing and permitting that serves the public interest while protecting natural and cultural resources on our public lands,″ she added.
The new royalty rate set by the climate law is expected to remain in place until August 2032, after which it can be increased. The higher rate would increase costs for oil and gas companies by an estimated $1.8 billion in that period, according to the Interior Department.
The rule also would increase the minimum leasing bond paid by energy companies to $150,000, up from the previous $10,000 established in 1960. The higher bonding requirement is intended to ensure that companies meet their obligations to clean up drilling sites after they are done or cap wells that are abandoned.
The previous level was far too low to force companies to act and did not cover potential costs to reclaim a well, officials said. As a result, taxpayers frequently end up covering cleanup costs for abandoned or depleted wells if an operator refuses to do so or declares bankruptcy. Hundreds of thousands of “orphaned” oil and gas wells and abandoned coal and hardrock mines pose serious safety hazards, while causing ongoing environmental damage.
The Interior Department has made available more than $1 billion in the past two years from the infrastructure law to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells on public lands. The new rule aims to prevent that burden from falling on taxpayers in the future.
Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning, whose agency issued the new rule, said the proposal “aims to ensure fairness to the taxpayer and balanced, responsible development as we continue to transition to a clean energy economy. It includes common-sense and needed fiscal revisions to BLM’s program, many directed by Congress.”
The BLM, an Interior Department agency, oversees more than 245 million acres of public lands, primarily in the West.
Environmental groups hailed the rule change as overdue and said the Biden administration recognized that business as usual by the oil and gas industry is incompatible with increased risks from climate change — a crisis the oil industry played a large role in creating.
“These changes were badly needed — to put it mildly — and will help make onshore leasing more fair to taxpayers and hold industry accountable for its harms,” said Josh Axelrod of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
But he and other advocates said Biden should keep his promise to end new drilling on public lands. “In addition to making polluters pay with these fiscal reforms, it’s time for the Biden administration to align our federal fossil fuel program with America’s transition to a clean energy economy,” said Mattea Mrkusic of Evergreen Action, another environmental group.
The oil industry said the rule change would discourage oil and gas production in the United States.
“Responsible development of federal lands is critical for meeting the growing demand for affordable, reliable energy while reducing (greenhouse gas) emissions,” said Holly Hopkins, vice president of the American Petroleum Institute, an industry lobbying group.
“Amidst a global energy crisis, this action from the Department of the Interior is yet another attempt to add even more barriers to future energy production,” she said.
The proposal issued Thursday follows an Interior report on federal oil and gas leasing issued in November 2021. Biden ordered the report soon after taking office in January 2021 as he directed a pause in federal oil and gas lease sales, citing worries about climate change.
The moratorium drew sharp criticism from congressional Republicans and the oil industry, even as many environmentalists and Democrats urged Biden to make the leasing pause permanent.
The moratorium was overturned by the courts, and oil and gas lease sales have resumed, including some mandated by the climate law in a compromise with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
A separate Biden administration proposal would put conservation on equal footing with industry on public lands. A BLM plan would allow conservationists and others to lease federally owned land to restore it, much the same way oil companies buy leases to drill and ranchers pay to graze cattle.
Environmentalists say the plan would benefit wildlife, outdoor recreation and conservation, but critics, including Republican lawmakers and the agriculture industry, say it could exclude mining, energy development and agriculture.
The rules on oil and gas and public lands use are both expected to become final next year.
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ktalnews.com
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Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. EST on March 29, 2023
SINGAPORE , March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 51Talk Online Education Group ("51Talk", or the "Company") (NYSE: COE), a global online education platform with core expertise in English education, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, before the open of U.S. markets.
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 29, 2023 (8:00 p.m. Singapore/Beijing/Hong Kong time on March 29, 2023).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "51Talk Online Education Group".
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.51talk.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call until April 05, 2023, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About 51Talk Online Education Group
51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a global online education platform with core expertise in English education. The Company's mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable. The Company's online and mobile education platforms enable students to take live interactive English lessons on demand. The Company connects its students with a large pool of highly qualified teachers that it assembled using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students
For more information, please visit http://ir.51talk.com.
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2023-03-28T10:29:10+00:00
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/03/28/51talk-online-education-group-report-third-quarter-fourth-quarter-fiscal-year-2022-financial-results-wednesday-march-29-2023/
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PARIS (AP) — Soon after his victory was announced, French President Emmanuel Macron took the stage to the sound of the European Union’s anthem, the “Ode to Joy.” The symbolism was strong: The 44-year-old centrist’s election to a second term bolsters his standing as a senior player in Europe.
Macron is now expected to push for strengthening the 27-nation bloc and throw all his weight behind efforts to put an end to the war in Ukraine.
In his victory speech Sunday evening, he thanked the majority of French voters who chose him and vowed to lead a project for “a stronger Europe.”
“Europe is a framework for peace and stability. It’s our safer asset for today and tomorrow,” he said at a campaign rally in Strasbourg, home to the European Parliament. “Europe is what’s protecting us from crisis and war.”
Angela Merkel’s departure in December after 16 years as Germany’s chancellor, in addition to the United Kingdom’s exit from the bloc in 2020, positioned Macron to play a dominant role in the EU, where the Franco-German relationship is key.
Boosted by his victory, Macron figures to be in the spotlight when he pays an expected visit to Berlin in the coming days to meet with new Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who has had a low-profile debut on the international stage. French presidents traditionally make their first post-election trip abroad to Germany as a celebration of the countries’ friendship after multiple wars.
Ukraine will be at the top of the agenda for the encounter with Scholz, whose spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, praised Macron’s victory over far-right, nationalist rival Marine Le Pen as “a good day for Europe.” Hebestreit added: “The French people made a good choice.”
France holds the rotating presidency of the European Council until June 30. Macron is scheduled to make a speech on Europe on May 9 in Strasbourg.
At some point, he may also travel to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Macron has long advocated for the EU to take more responsibility for its own defense, something he sees as complementary to the NATO alliance, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only further strengthened that argument.
His victory “means the pursuit of an ambitious project for Europe,” said Tara Varma, who heads the Paris office of the European Council on Foreign Relations think tank.
“He will be advocating to double down on the European sovereignty agenda: on tech, on defense, on fighting economic coercion,” she said.
Varma added that an upcoming conference on the Western Balkans to be organized in June will provide “an opportunity to start rethinking the EU’s enlargement policy.”
Georgina Wright, director of the Europe Program at the Paris-based think tank Institut Montaigne, said that “Europe will obviously continue to be a key and central pillar to Macron’s mandate. I suspect he wants to go further and faster than he has in the past five years.”
However, he may encounter “tricky discussions” ahead, she said.
The introduction of a bloc-wide minimum wage, a carbon tax on imports and fiscal reform are among the main policies France wants to promote. France also wants to accelerate talks on a stalled overhaul of the EU’s asylum system.
To achieve such progress on touchy topics, Macron will need to seek international consensus among his counterparts.
“His challenge would be to get others to follow him,” Wright said. “He really needs to get Germany on board.”
But challenges loom. The leaders of Hungary and Poland, at loggerheads with Brussels over their rule of law standards, have expressed strong disagreement with Macron in the past. Tensions with Britain over the post-Brexit deal and migrants crossing the English Channel, meanwhile, are unlikely to calm down.
“Macron won’t have everything his own way,” said Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. “Some Central and Eastern European member states will oppose French policies, the British will remain a headache and the Germans may thwart some French ideas.”
Areas of Franco-German divergence include key topics such as energy strategy. Macron is pushing to promote nuclear power as a way of becoming greener and more energy-independent, while Scholz’s government plans to shut down Germany’s last nuclear plants this year.
Germany is also expected to oppose a French proposal involving the use of shared EU debt for an investment plan aimed at coping with the impact of the war in Ukraine. The proposal is modeled on the unprecedented plan launched to get the bloc through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Macron may find a key ally in Italian Premier Mario Draghi, who has been pushing for tighter ties with Paris, including a pact signed with Macron in Rome last fall that was meant to establish Italy and France as the new motor of EU cooperation.
In congratulatory remarks following Macron’s reelection, Draghi emphasized the role of both countries, “working side by side with all of the other partners” to construct a stronger EU.
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Colleen Barry in Milan, and Geir Moulson in Berlin, contributed to this report.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the French election at https://apnews.com/hub/french-election-2022
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/business-news/reelection-bolsters-frances-macron-as-powerful-player-in-eu/
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Dream vs. Liberty Injury Report, Betting Odds - July 27
Check out the injury report for the Atlanta Dream (13-10), which currently has only one player listed on it, as the Dream prepare for their matchup against the New York Liberty (17-5) at Barclays Center on Thursday, July 27 at 7:00 PM ET.
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- Game Day: Thursday, July 27, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
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Dream Player Leaders
- The Dream get 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Allisha Gray.
- Cheyenne Parker paces the Dream in rebounding (7.3 per game), and posts 13.7 points and 1.6 assists. She also posts 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocked shots (sixth in the WNBA).
- Nia Coffey is putting up 6.9 points, 5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, making 44% of her shots from the floor and 40.7% from 3-point range, with 1 triples per contest.
- The Dream receive 4.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game from Haley Jones.
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2023-07-27T15:00:45+00:00
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Union's Social Justice Dinner features Richard Blanco
CINCINNATI, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, July 11, 2022, Union Institute & University's Ph.D. Program in Interdisciplinary Studies presents the 23rd Residency Conference entitled "Ecologies of Hope and Change: Confronting Environmental Injustice from Climate to the Classroom and Beyond." Like time, there never seems to be enough hope, and the conference works to create more of it. Union's current students and alumni will confront injustice in order to bring hope and change. Presenters and participants synthesize the knowledge and find new ways of thinking about their own research topic, in a true interdisciplinary style. The conference will end with Union's annual Social Justice dinner, featuring the poet, Richard Blanco.
Blanco wears many hats: presidential inaugural poet, memoirist, public speaker, educator, and advocate. He invites communities to connect by engaging with the heart of the human experience and, specifically, Blanco identifies the shared identities within the United States. In the spirit of seeking answers, Blanco describes the core of our nation through poems that "interrogate our past and present, grieve our injustices, and note our flaws, but also remember to celebrate our ideals and cling to our hopes."
Join Union's Board of Trustees, staff, faculty, students, and alumni in welcoming Richard Blanco to Cincinnati. Tickets required: https://uiu.ce21.com/item/alumni-registration-uiu-phd-conference-day-social-justice-dinner-477835
About Union Institute & University
Founded in 1964, Union Institute & University is a pioneer in educating adults through distance learning. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Union Institute & University offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs and certificates designed for adults seeking to make a difference in their own lives and within their communities. The university offers specialized online and low residency degree programs with high-touch faculty attention, designed for students regardless of where they live and work. Union's flexible delivery models emphasize relevant and transformative coursework taught by a national faculty of scholar-practitioners. Union graduates — including two dozen college presidents, in addition to other leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, members of the United States Congress, and the first female prime minister of Jamaica — promote Union's legacy of utilizing education to transform lives and communities. To learn more about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu or call 1-800-861-6400.
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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO RELEASE, PUBLISH OR DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
BASEL, Switzerland, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syngenta AG ("Syngenta") announced today that Syngenta Finance N.V. (the "Issuer"), its wholly owned subsidiary, is offering to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offers") the Securities listed below. The Tender Offers are subject to the terms and conditions described in the offer to purchase dated 29-Jun-22 (the "Offer to Purchase"). The Offer to Purchase can be obtained at the following website: https://sites.dfkingltd.com/syngenta. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this announcement have the same meaning as assigned to them in the Offer to Purchase.
** Any and All Notes **
Title of Security / ISIN / Maturity Date / Par Call Date / Principal Amount Outstanding / U.S. Treasury Reference Security / Bloomberg Reference Page / Fixed Spread
5.676% senior notes due 2048 / US87164KAJ34 (144A) and USN84413CN61 (RegS) / 24-Apr-48 / 24-Oct-47 / USD405,670,000 / 2.250% UST due February 2052 / FIT1 / 225 bps
4.375% senior notes due 2042 / US87164KAB08 / 28-Mar-42 / n/a / USD29,234,000 / 3.250% UST due May 2042 / FIT1 / 200 bps
** Maximum Tender Offer Notes subject to the Maximum Purchase Amount (a) **
Title of Security / ISIN / Maturity Date / Par Call Date / Principal Amount Outstanding / Acceptance Priority Level / U.S. Treasury Reference Security / Bloomberg Reference Page / Fixed Spread / Early Tender Payment (b)
5.182% senior notes due 2028 / US87164KAC80 (144A) and USN84413CG11 (RegS) / 24- Apr-28 / 24-Jan-28 / USD1bn / 1 / 2.625% UST due May 2027 / FIT1 / 180 bps / USD50 per USD1,000
4.892% senior notes due 2025 / US87164KAG94 (144A) and USN84413CL06 (RegS) / 24- Apr-25 / 24-Feb-25 / USD750mn / 2 / 2.875% UST due June 2025 / FIT1 / 160 bps / USD50 per USD1,000
(a) The Issuer will accept for purchase Maximum Tender Offer Notes in an amount not to exceed an aggregate principal amount equal to the Maximum Purchase Amount, being USD1bn less the aggregate principal amount of Any and All Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the Any and All Tender Offers. The Issuer will allocate the amount of the Maximum Purchase Amount to purchase Maximum Tender Offer Notes with reference to the relevant Acceptance Priority Levels as further described in the Offer to Purchase. All Maximum Tender Offer Notes tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date will have priority over Maximum Tender Offer Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date, regardless of the acceptance priority levels noted above.
(b) The Total Consideration for Maximum Tender Offer Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase will be determined using the applicable Fixed Spread and when calculated in such manner is already inclusive of the Early Tender Payment. Maximum Tender Offer Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date but prior to or at the Maximum Tender Expiration Date will be eligible to receive the Late Tender Offer Consideration, which is equal to the Total Consideration minus the Early Tender Payment.
The Total Consideration for each series of Securities will be determined based on the applicable Fixed Spread over the bid-side yield of the applicable U.S. Treasury Reference Security at the applicable Price Determination Date, as more fully described in the Offer to Purchase.
If the applicable Repurchase Yield for each series of Securities is less than the contractual rate of interest for such Securities, then the Total Consideration for such Securities will be calculated based on the applicable par call date, if any, and if the applicable Repurchase Yield is higher than or equal to the contractual rate of interest for such Securities, then the Total Consideration will be calculated based on the applicable maturity date. If the series of Securities does not have a par call date, then the Total Consideration for such Securities will be calculated based on the applicable maturity date.
Holders whose Securities are accepted for purchase will also receive accrued and unpaid interest up to but not including the Any and All Settlement Date, in respect of the Any and All Notes, or the applicable settlement date, in respect of the Maximum Tender Offer Notes.
** Indicative Timetables (all times are NYC) **
For the Any and All Tender Offers:
Commencement Date: 29-Jun-22
Any and All Price Determination Date: 11am, 06-Jul-22
Any and All Expiration Date and Withdrawal Deadline: 5pm, 06-Jul-22
Any and all Results Announcement Date: 07-Jul-22
Guaranteed Delivery Expiration Date: 5pm, 08-Jul-22
Any and All Settlement Date: Expected to be 11-Jul-22
Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date: Expected to be 11-Jul-22
For the Maximum Tender Offer:
Commencement Date: 29-Jun-22
Maximum Purchase Amount Announced: Concurrent with the announcement of the results of the Any and All Tender Offers; expected to be 07-Jul-22
Early Tender Date and Maximum Tender Withdrawal Deadline: 5pm, 13-Jul-22
Maximum Tender Results Announcement Date: 14-Jul-22
Maximum Tender Price Determination Date: 11am, 14-Jul-22
Pricing Announcement: Following Maximum Tender Price Determination Date
Maximum Tender Early Settlement Date: Expected to be 18-Jul-22
Maximum Tender Expiration Date: 11:59pm, 27-Jul-22
Maximum Tender Final Settlement Date: Expected to be 29-Jul-22
** Purpose of the Tender Offers **
The purpose of the Tender Offers is to proactively manage the Issuer's debt portfolio, to reduce its future interest expense and to provide liquidity to Holders.
This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Offer to Purchase. This announcement and the Offer to Purchase contain important information which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Tender Offers.
** Dealer Managers **
BofA Securities Europe SA: +33 1 877 01057 (Europe) / +1 (888) 292-0070 (U.S. Toll Free) / +1 (980) 387-3907 (U.S.) / DG.LM-EMEA@bofa.com
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE: +44 20 7774 4836 / Email: liabilitymanagement.eu@gs.com
** Tender and Information Agent **
D.F. King & Co., Inc.: +1 (212) 269-5550 (banks and brokers), +1 (888) 605-1958 (all others), +44 20 7920 9700 (London) / syngenta@dfking.com
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2022-06-29T12:11:06+00:00
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Labor Department issued new rules Friday requiring employers to pay for internet and provide ergonomic chairs for employees working from home.
The new rules also mandate a “right to disconnect” for employees who work at least 40% of their time from remote locations. Remote workers often complain that, because they are constantly reachable at home, they are also constantly asked to work.
Mexico, like many other countries, saw a big increase in remote working during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021. While office space occupancy is inching back up, remote work seems to be a trend that has caught on.
The trend is so pronounced that some office buildings on bustling downtown boulevards are being converted into apartments, hospitals and stores.
The Labor Department said bosses are responsible for paying for the electricity, printers and other equipment used when working at home. According to the new rules, if an employee’s home isn’t safe, well-lit and well-ventilated, they can’t be forced to work there.
Inspectors can visit a worker’s home, or employees may be asked to take pictures of their home, to prove that it meets labor requirements.
Remote workers cannot be paid less than those who go to an office, and they must have set work hours.
According to the commercial real estate firm Newmark, Mexico City’s office market has shown slight signs of recovery since the pandemic. In a first-quarter 2023 research report, it said the city’s office vacancy rate had declined to 23.4%, from 24.5% one year ago.
As in many parts of the world, some employers have adopted a “mixed” or hybrid model in which workers come into the office only part of the week. The new rules apply only to those who work remotely at least 40% of the week.
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2023-06-10T06:26:43+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/mexico-sets-new-work-from-home-rules-including-that-employers-pay-internet/
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For the drive home in Orangeburg: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms before midnight. Low 68F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Hot temperatures are predicted tomorrow. Temperatures are projected to be a quite steamy high of 90. Tomorrow has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. We'll see a low temperature of 71 degrees tomorrow. Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast. Tomorrow's UV index is high. Be careful outside, especially during late morning through mid-afternoon. If your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade and wear protective clothing and generously apply sunscreen on exposed skin. The Orangeburg area should see a light breeze, with forecast showing winds from northeast, clocking in at 9 mph. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. For more daily forecast information, visit thetandd.com.
Jun. 9, 2022 evening weather update for Orangeburg
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New York is rolling back some bail reforms it passed earlier to give judges more discretion on who gets released from custody. The move follows criticism of no-bail reform enacted in 2022.
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New York is rolling back some bail reforms it passed earlier to give judges more discretion on who gets released from custody. The move follows criticism of no-bail reform enacted in 2022.
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2023-05-04T21:52:31+00:00
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mtpr.org
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https://www.mtpr.org/2023-05-04/new-york-rolls-back-bail-reforms-that-gave-judges-more-discretion
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Dismembered body left for 3 months in suspect’s backyard, police say
WASHINGTON (WUSA) - Police believe a decapitated and dismembered body found in the backyard of a Washington, D.C., home had been there for three months.
Police charged 32-year-old Lavaughn Barnes with murder Thursday after they say he confessed earlier in the week to killing and dismembering the victim. Police say the victim, who has not been positively identified, was likely a handyman who had been doing work at Barnes’ home.
GRAPHIC WARNING: The details of this story may be disturbing to some readers.
Police were called to the home Feb. 3 after Barnes claimed he found human remains in the backyard. Police say Barnes lived in the basement of the home, with his sister and her daughter living upstairs.
An image from Google Street View taken of the home last July shows the man that police believe is the murder victim. Police say Barnes’ sister identified him as a handyman she has known for the past five years. She told them she last hired him in November, but as far as she knew, he never showed up for the job and stopped returning her messages.
Police say Barnes admitted he killed the handyman Nov. 4 while he was working in the home because he was angry with him. They say Barnes shocked the man in the head with a stun gun while his back was turned, stabbed him at least twice and dragged his body to the backyard.
Why Barnes was supposedly angry with the handyman is unclear. He told detectives he “blacked out” when it happened then panicked and remembers asking himself, “What the hell did I just do?”
It’s also unclear exactly what caused the man’s death.
Police say Barnes confessed to cutting off the victim’s arms then head and putting the body parts and his identification in the trash that garbage collectors hauled away.
Police searched the backyard and home with specially trained dogs, which they say led them to blood someone had tried to clean up in the basement. According to charging documents, the dogs also led investigators to a sheath for a knife they believe was involved in the crime under the porch of a house across the street.
Police are still working to positively identify the victim and locate any family members.
Barnes’ sister told police her brother is “mentally challenged.” His attorney said that was reason enough to question his alleged confession.
Barnes is being held without bail until his next court appearance in March.
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2023-02-19T08:06:37+00:00
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https://www.kcrg.com/2023/02/19/dismembered-body-left-3-months-suspects-backyard-police-say/
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Alleged cop killer got probation 14 hours before, judge called it 'good bargain'
MILWAUKEE - Call it "the mystery of the black backpack." Prosecutors say Terrell Thompson, the man accused of killing Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving, ran away from two different crash scenes carrying a backpack.
Those details are included in a 19-page sentencing transcript.
We have no way of knowing what was inside that backpack, but we do know Thompson was previously accused of threatening his friend's mom with a gun.
We also know Judge Christopher Dee called the backpack "mysterious" as he sentenced Thompson to probation just 14 hours before police say Thompson killed Jerving.
Police said the shootout near 14th and Cleveland early Tuesday, Feb. 7 happened more than two years after Thompson blew a red light at Sherman and Bradley in Milwaukee and then ran away from the crash scene and a year-and-a-half after he hit two more cars in one night and ran away again.
Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving, Terrell Thompson
"He was 17 and 18 years old at the time he committed the offenses he was charged with," said Julius Kim, criminal defense attorney and FOX6 News legal consultant.
It wasn't until Monday, Feb. 6 at 19 that Thompson finally pleaded guilty in exchange for the state's offer of 12 months' probation.
"The criminal justice system is going to try to treat younger offenders, meaning 17- 18- 19-year-old offenders, differently than older people who may be more mature," said Kim.
Kim said that's not an unexpected result, but a transcript of Thompson's sentencing hearing on Monday includes one thing prosecutors had not revealed before. The victims of each of those crashes told police Thompson left the scene carrying a backpack.
In the second case, he came back to the scene with his mom without the backpack.
Judge Dee called it "a little mysterious; you seem to always have this black backpack, and you run away, and that backpack seems to disappear."
The judge never asked Thompson what was in the backpack.
In January 2022, a 32-year-old woman tried to get a restraining order against Thompson, claiming he threatened to kill her and sent her a picture of his gun.
"It’s impossible to predict, with 100% certainty, human behavior," said Kim.
Thompson apologized Monday and called the hit-and-run crashes a "life learning lesson."
His lawyer acknowledged he was facing 120 days in jail, adding, "thankfully, the state's not asking for it."
Judge Dee told him, "You got the benefit of a good bargain."
Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving
Fourteen hours later, Milwaukee police say Officer Jerving paid the price.
At the sentencing hearing Monday, Thompson's attorney said he had a supportive mother, he was pursuing his GED, had a job painting cars with his cousin and even had a job interview scheduled for Tuesday to be a customer service rep for Allstate.
All of that played into the decision to release him on probation for a year.
He barely made it 12 hours before police say he committed an armed robbery, and two hours after that, they say he was involved in a shootout with Officer Jerving. Both men died.
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2023-02-10T01:17:02+00:00
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fox6now.com
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https://www.fox6now.com/news/alleged-cop-killer-probation-14-hours-before-judge-good-bargain
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(NewsNation) — Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. explained Wednesday how he came to have a raspy voice, noting a neurological disease in his 40s.
Kennedy said he suffers from a condition called spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the muscles that generate a person’s voice to go into periods of spasm.
“I think it makes it problematical for people to listen to me. I cannot listen to myself on TV. … I feel sorry for you guys having to listen to me,” Kennedy said.
During a town hall at the NewsNation headquarters Wednesday, Kennedy answered questions from voters, as well as voters voters watching in South Carolina and New Hampshire.
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2023-06-29T12:55:29+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/i-cant-listen-to-myself-rfk-jr-reveals-neurological-disease/
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Pixie Puff Doll Collection available this Fall Exclusively at Walmart
PHILADELPHIA, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purpose Toys, one of the largest Black-owned toy start-ups, announced their new forthcoming Tightly-Coiled Natural-Hair Fashion Doll line, Pixie Puff Collection, a celebration of short and chic natural hair styles, this past National CROWN Day on Instagram @MyNaturalistas.
CROWN Day is holiday that celebrates the first signing of the CROWN Act into legislation in California, on July 3, 2019. The CROWN Act is legislation aimed to outlaw Natural-Hair discrimination in schools and the workplace.
Naturalistas is a line of ultra-glam, contemporary Natural Hair Fashion Dolls, created to celebrate children with coily, curly and naturally textured hair. With the announcement of the Pixie Puff Collection, the Naturalistas brand continues to grow by bringing the first culture-driven fashion doll line that centers around and celebrates children with coily "4-textured" hair, one of the most common hair types found across the African American community. Working with Just Play and Kidfinity Inc. (a Just Play affiliate company), the line will be sold and distributed by Purpose Toys at Walmart beginning in September 2022.
"Whereas there is an over-representation of long straight hair and long loose curls across the Black doll category, the reality is that many African American children actually have gorgeous tightly coiled hair," said Purpose Toys CEO, DeeDee Wright-Ward. "From the standpoint of authentically representing distinctively Black characteristics, most doll products marketed to Black children don't often reflect their beautiful pixie coils, which can inadvertently send a message that hair that looks like theirs isn't equally valued…no matter the intent of the manufacturer."
"A Celebration of Short Hair and Chic Style," Pixie Puff dolls (SRP $12.97) are the beautiful girl-next-door addition to glamour-driven core Naturalistas product. The Pixie Puff Collection features characters Peety and Penny - both of whom come with beautiful cropped (coily) "4C" textured hairstyles, varying custom skin tones, modern contemporary fashions, and character profiles that speak to their pride and commitment to their healthy, unique natural tresses.
Lisa Whitaker, Co-President of Kidfinity states, "We are honored to support DeeDee and Purpose Toys on a brand that is centered on delivering accurate representation through beautiful dolls that will uplift and celebrate children everywhere."
With legislation, such as the CROWN Act in place to protect against Natural Hair discrimination in schools and in the workplace, Naturalistas and the Pixie Puff Collection hope to do their small part in supporting the self-esteem and confidence of children who may face contrasting messaging at a young age about their perfect coils.
DeeDee adds, "Our tagline across all Naturalistas brands is 'Be Proud of Your Crown,' and on National Crown Day and always, we will continue to support the healthy emotional development of children who wear their Natural Hair through our nuanced, culture-driven product. It goes without saying that Purpose Toys is grateful for the support of Just Play and Walmart in bringing celebratory, uplifting 'dolls-of-culture' to toy aisles."
"A Supportive Community of Black Founders", Purpose Toys' mission is to partner with and uplift burgeoning toy entrepreneurs, by providing the infrastructure and resources necessary to succeed. Additionally, their mission is to also provide authentic "Product with a Purpose," that perfectly aligns with the modern Black experience which we hope to deliver with contemporary brands, Naturalistas and "Pixie Puff Collection." Purpose Toys' products will be available coming Fall 2022 across the U.S. For more information, please email Marketing@MyNaturalistas.com or visit MyNaturalistas.com and follow social channels @mynaturalistas via Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Just Play is a passionate toy company and global leader across a broad range of children's consumer goods including figures, playsets, dolls, plush, role-play and dress-up. They create unique and innovative proprietary lines, as well as award-winning products based on popular children's entertainment brands with best-in-class licensing partners. Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans, Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and has risen to a top 10 toy company according to NPD for the past 5 years. To learn more about Just Play's products, please visit www.justplayproducts.com or follow the company on Instagram (@JustPlayProducts) or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/JustPlay).
Kidfinity is a new company formed by industry veterans Lisa Whitaker, Darryl Wizenberg and Tolly Wizenberg. Kidfinity is closely aligned with Just Play and works together with its team to create new and innovative toys and consumer products outside of traditional toy lines.
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2022-07-08T11:38:02+00:00
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live5news.com
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CRANFORD, N.J., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Citius" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CTXR) confirms that it does not hold any cash or maintain any accounts at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and has no current or prior business relationship with SVB.
About Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Citius is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of first-in-class critical care products, with a focus on oncology, anti-infectives in adjunct cancer care, unique prescription products, and stem cell therapies. The Company's diversified pipeline includes two late-stage product candidates, Mino-Lok®, an antibiotic lock solution for the treatment of patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections, which is currently enrolling patients in a Phase 3 Pivotal superiority trial, and I/ONTAK (E7777), a novel IL-2R immunotherapy for an initial indication in CTCL, for which a BLA is under review by the FDA. Mino-Lok® was granted Fast Track designation by the FDA. I/ONTAK has received orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of CTCL and PTCL. In the first half of 2022, Citius initiated a Phase 2b trial for Halo-Lido, a topical formulation for the relief of hemorrhoids. For more information, please visit www.citiuspharma.com.
Investor Contact:
Ilanit Allen
ir@citiuspharma.com
908-967-6677 x113
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2023-03-13T13:35:02+00:00
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2023/03/13/citius-pharmaceuticals-confirms-no-exposure-silicon-valley-bank/
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Pigskin Preview: Christ the King Golden Lions
Published: Jul. 14, 2022 at 8:01 PM CDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Christ The King made the TAPPS playoffs last season, their first postseason in a long time.
The Golden Lions are young but hungry to prove themselves led by Head Coach Greg Clark who enters his 39th year of coaching.
He’s excited to see who will step up for the Golden Lions.
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2022-07-15T01:17:34+00:00
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https://www.kcbd.com/2022/07/15/pigskin-preview-christ-king-golden-lions/
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – St. Louis city officials have sent letters to Kia and Hyundai chastising the car manufacturers for not implementing a safety feature that would make their cars more difficult to steal.
City officials say it’s no secret that thieves are targeting Kias and Hyundais. Some have even posted their actions on on social media, showcasing a technique in which they break away the lower cover of the steering column, exposing a slot. Then they slide the end of a USB cable into the slot, using it as a makeshift key.
Kia and Hyundai key-start vehicles (Kia model years 2011-2021/Hyundai years 2016-2021) lack common technology which uses “smart keys” synced to an engine immobilizer to prevent theft.
St. Louis City Counselor Sheena Hamilton, the city’s top legal officer, told Kia and Hyundai that city police have reported more than 1,500 thefts or attempted thefts of their vehicles so far this year, with 356 coming in the first 13 days of August. Kia and Hyundai thefts alone account for nearly 77% of all vehicles stolen in 2022, according to the city.
Hamilton’s letter threatens legal action if Kia and Hyundai refuse to act within 30 days.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Director of Public Safety Dan Isom signed off on the letter to the car makers, saying the companies are contributing to a public nuisance in the city.
“The (City of St. Louis) demands that Kia and Hyundai mitigate the defective conditions providing thieves the ability to steal cars, destroy property, endanger city drivers and themselves, and in some cases committing very violent crimes,” said Isom.
Theft victims applaud the letter but say the city also needs to crack down on crime.
College sophomore Ben Siemer even installed a new feature on his new 2023 Hyundai Elantra: a steering wheel lock. He wishes he had it three weeks ago, so he could’ve used it on his previous vehicle.
“My mom got up at 6 a.m., woke me up, and said my car was gone,” Siemer said. “It wasn’t a good morning.”
That stolen car ended up crashed and totaled. His new 2023 Elantra is a replacement.
Jim Hayes had his 2013 Kia Optima stolen a few blocks from where Siemer’s was taken in south St. Louis. His car was found, but he’s still awaiting ignition repairs nearly one month after the crime.
“This is ridiculous. What’s the city coming to?” Hayes said.
Police officers, meanwhile, say the city’s Anti-Crime Task Force has been cut by more than a third, making it more difficult to prevent these kinds of thefts. But officials say they’re working on a solution.
Monte Chambers, of the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, said the department is “consistently” in contact with St. Louis police to address the issue.
“The safety and security of St. Louis residents and visitors is the Department’s top priority, and the uptick in Kia and Hyundai thefts has consumed a significant amount of police time and resources,” Chambers wrote, in part. “SLMPD’s weekend cruising detail is implemented using data-driven strategies to deter crime and deploy resources effectively in key areas. Public safety and police leaders meet consistently to discuss the most efficient ways to combat violent crime trends, including Kia and Hyundai thefts.”
You can read the city’s letter below in its entirety.
Demand Letter to Kia and Hyundai by KevinSeanHeld on Scribd
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2022-08-31T02:17:20+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/city-threatens-to-sue-kia-and-hyundai-says-cars-are-too-easy-to-steal/
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(The Hill) – The average U.S. gas price could drop below $3 per gallon by Christmas, according to price tracker GasBuddy, dipping to the lowest levels since February despite worries about inflation and a possible recession.
GasBuddy reported a decline of 22.7 cents per gallon in the last month and said the dip could continue through December, pushing the price per gallon down to a possible $2.99 by the Christmas holiday.
The national average figure is currently hovering around $3.50 this week.
“All the metrics look very positive for motorists as this week is likely to continue seeing falling gasoline prices, with many areas falling to the lowest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February,” said GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan.
“It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas, which would be a huge gift to unwrap for motorists after a dizzying year at the pump,” he added.
AAA puts Wednesday’s national average at $3.49, down from $3.52 on Tuesday, $3.61 last week and $3.76 last month.
The figure is still 10 cents above the national average logged this time last year, but is far below the record average of $5.02 recorded in June.
High prices at the pump appeared to be a big factor for voters heading into November’s elections amid broader concerns about inflation, though a fall decline from the summer’s record prices gave Democrats some optimism about their midterm prospects.
Inflation has been tied to pandemic-related supply chain issues and labor shortages, among other factors, while gas has been a key driver of rising prices this year.
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2022-12-01T12:17:53+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/gas-prices-could-drop-below-3-by-christmas/
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LONDON (AP) — Well before halftime, Brighton supporters were already taunting the manager they once adored with chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning.”
Graham Potter may not have to worry about being fired just yet, but his return to Brighton created the closest thing to a crisis he has experienced in his fledgling Chelsea reign.
Brighton beat Chelsea 4-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday to hand Potter his first loss since leaving the south-coast club to take over the Blues in September. After a strong start under Potter, Chelsea has dropped points in three straight league games following draws against Brentford and Manchester United.
And the worst part for Chelsea was that the scoreline wasn’t at all misleading.
Brighton was 2-0 up after 14 minutes and added the third before halftime, having looked more confident and ambitious than the visitors who saw forward Christian Pulisic miss their best chance when he somehow shot wide with the goal gaping after a rebound. Kai Havertz pulled one back for Chelsea early in the second half but Pascal Gross finished off the scoring in injury time for the hosts.
“The atmosphere was really intense here, and we didn’t necessarily match that level of intensity from the start,” Potter said. “Clearly, Brighton were better at what they did, so we have to take that as a lesson – even though it’s a painful one for us.”
Brighton has taken just two points from a possible 15 since Potter’s departure but earned a first win under new coach Roberto De Zerbi — and the club’s first over Chelsea since 1933.
The loss means Chelsea dropped eight points behind Manchester City, which took the overnight lead in the standings by beating Leicester 1-0 away thanks to an inch-perfect free kick from Kevin De Bruyne in the second half.
Arsenal can reclaim top spot on Sunday by beating last-placed Nottingham Forest at home.
City was without star striker Erling Haaland for the first time because of an ankle problem but De Bruyne made sure that didn’t matter when he curled in a set-piece from 25 yards that dipped under the crossbar and in via the post in the 49th minute.
Tottenham came from two goals down in the second half to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and halt a run of two straight league losses, while resurgent Newcastle — which beat Spurs in the previous round — has won five of its last six after routing Aston Villa 4-0 at home.
Tottenham’s comeback meant it stayed in third place, two points ahead of fourth-placed Newcastle.
After Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez went off with a concussion in the first half — having initially tried to play on despite looking groggy following a collision — Callum Wilson scored two for Newcastle and Joelinton and Miguel Almiron added one each.
Crystal Palace beat Southampton 1-0 at home for a third straight win while Brentford settled for 1-1 against Wolverhampton. Wolves striker Diego Costa was sent off for a headbutt deep into injury time.
Fulham hosted Everton late, and Liverpool welcomed struggling Leeds to Anfield in an evening kickoff.
SPURS COMPLETE COMEBACK
Antonio Conte was furious after his team was denied a late winner by VAR in the Champions League in midweek, but there was no stopping the Tottenham celebrations this time.
Substitute Rodrigo Bentancur scored deep in stoppage time to complete the comeback for Spurs after Kieffer Moore’s double put Bournemouth into a two-goal lead. Ryan Sessegnon started the comeback in the 57th minute and Ben Davies leveled following a corner.
“It was vital to win this game,” Conte said. “This type of win for us can help us to have more confidence and to trust much more in ourselves.”
DE BRUYNE SHINES
City manager Pep Guardiola publicly challenged De Bruyne recently to raise his level even higher for the club. The quality of the free kick the Belgium playmaker produced to beat Leicester was certainly top class.
“He’s back,” Guardiola said of De Bruyne. “He was not playing good in the last games. (Today he was) amazing. He knows it.”
Guardiola said Haaland will almost certainly be rested for the Champions League game against Sevilla but could be back for next weekend’s match against Fulham.
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2022-10-29T19:01:19+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/sports/ap-potter-has-losing-return-to-brighton-city-tops-epl-with-win/
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‘Today is a good day’: Another home built from ‘Housing Can’t Wait’ initiative
CHAVIES, Ky. (WYMT) - George and Sherry Mullins, a Breathitt County couple who lost their home in the July flood, will now be living on higher ground.
“We’re starting again at our age, but we’ll do that,” Sherry Mullins said.
Their new home is the seventh built from the ‘Housing Can’t Wait’ initiative, which was created by local non-profits to address community needs after the flood.
Each one built is a milestone for success.
“This is somebody’s house, and to that person, it’s their house. Even if we are working with hundreds of other people to get them their house, and so, you celebrate this victory and it inspires you to move on to the next person and hopefully build the next house a little bit faster,” Housing Development Alliance Assistant Director Chris Doll said.
Another 60 houses are in the process of being completed, but none of them could be done without the strong partnerships between local organizations.
“I think it does bear mentioning that you go faster when you go together, and I think that alignment is making a difference in ‘Housing Can’t Wait,’” Fahe Senior Vice President of Membership Vonda Poynter said.
Although they are now on higher ground, George and Sherry Mullins are hoping their previous neighbors can benefit from those partnerships too.
“Even though we live on a mountain now and out of the flood zone, my friends, and my family and my people, they still live in that flood plain, and I care about them,” Sherry Mullins said.
HDA, Fahe and other non-profit leaders thanked Joe and Kelly Craft as well as the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association for their donations toward the initiative.
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2023-02-24T21:37:43+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2023/02/24/today-is-good-day-another-home-built-housing-cant-wait-initiative/
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Making your own compost not only saves you money but makes use of garden waste and kitchen scraps. An easy-to-use compost tumbler makes the process simpler by speeding up decomposition.
If you’re looking to avoid having a big, messy compost heap, this kind of composter is what you need. With the right compost tumbler for your backyard, your garden will soon be in full bloom.
In this article: Mantis Back Porch ComposTumbler, Miracle-Gro Dual Chamber Compost Tumbler and Lifetime Outdoor Double Bin Rotating Composter.
What is a compost tumbler?
A compost tumbler is a device used to compost organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, by rotating it on a regular basis. It consists of a drum or bin that is mounted on a frame that you rotate to mix the compost and promote aeration, which leads to faster decomposition.
Compost tumbler benefits
This type of garden composter has a range of benefits, plus there are plenty of benefits to composting in general.
- Reuses waste: Composting is eco-friendly because you’re turning your own garden and kitchen waste into something useful. If you’re looking to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of, composting is a great idea.
- Saves money: Quality compost can be pricey, but with a composter, you produce your own for free, so it doesn’t take long to pay for itself.
- Efficient composting: Tumblers provide better aeration and mixing than standard composters, which means organic waste decomposes more quickly.
- Less effort: They are easy to use and require less physical effort compared to traditional composting methods. There’s no need to turn your compost with a shovel or form, saving you both time and energy.
- Reduced odor: Rotating compost regularly lessens the chance of bad odors being produced. This is great for small yards, where you might normally prefer to avoid composting for fear you’ll smell it strongly whenever you’re out enjoying your backyard.
- Fewer pests: Tumblers have tight-fitting lids that keep out pests, such as rats and mice.
- Space-saving: Many tumbling composters are compact and can be placed in small outdoor spaces. They’re also great for patios, decks and other areas that would be suitable for a more conventional composter.
- Containment: Rotating composters keep compost contained, so they don’t make a mess. If you’re worried about an unruly or unsightly compost heap, you might prefer a tumbler.
What to look for in a compost tumbler
These are some of the features to look for in a compost tumbler:
- Capacity: Consider the size of the tumbler and how much compost it can produce. You’ll want it to make enough for the size of your yard.
- Dual-chamber design: Some tumblers have two chambers, which lets you start a new batch of compost while the older one is maturing.
- Material: Ideally, your composter should be made from durable, weather-resistant materials, such as UV-stabilized plastic or rust-resistant metal.
- Ease of use: Some tumblers are easier to use than others. Try choosing one with a smooth and easy-to-operate turning mechanism, a large door for adding waste and a locking mechanism to keep the compost contained.
- Aeration: Good aeration is crucial for composting, so look for tumblers with slats or vents to allow airflow.
Best easy-to-use compost tumblers
Mantis Back Porch ComposTumbler
If you’re looking for a high-end option, this is one of the sturdiest around. It is easy to turn and has a wide mouth and removable door, so it isn’t a pain to fill. It also comes on a wheeled stand so you can move it wherever you need it.
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Miracle-Gro Dual-Chamber Compost Tumbler
Thanks to the dual chamber design, you can have one chamber decomposing rapidly while you fill the other, so you never have to wait around to add waste. It’s extremely efficient, producing compost in just four to six weeks (or even less time when the weather’s hot).
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For those with small yards and minimal composting needs, this compact tumbler is an excellent option. You can choose from two capacities: 27.7 or 18.5 gallons. It’s easy to turn and made from BPA-free plastic with a locking lid to keep out rodents.
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The dual compartments offer a total capacity of 43 gallons and the option to compost continuously, making it a good choice for serious gardeners. It has a sturdy steel frame and is made from BPA-free plastic, so you don’t have to worry about it leaching into your plants.
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With an 18.5-gallon capacity, this is a great choice for small yards or people composting on a balcony or porch for houseplants or a handful of outdoor container plants. It’s well-balanced, so it rotates effortlessly. The sliding door locks to keep compost in and pests out.
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Providing excellent airflow, this tumbler turns organic waste into compost quickly and efficiently. It has two chambers for continuous use. It’s easy to rotate and at a convenient height for loading and unloading.
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RSI Riverstone Industries Maze Two-Stage Tumbler Composter
With its large handle, rotating this tumbler to turn your compost is a breeze. It has a large 65-gallon capacity and two chambers. The air vents are adjustable for faster or slower decomposition, so you can tailor the process to meet your needs.
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This 18.5-gallon single-chamber tumbler doesn’t take up much space. The sturdy frame is made from powder-coated steel.
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Lifetime Outdoor Double Bin Rotating Composter
The generous 100-gallon capacity makes this one of the largest tumblers on the market. It’s split into two 50-gallon bins, so you can always be composting. It turns easily and has several handholds placed around the outside of each barrel to make the process even simpler.
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Jora Composter JK 270 Compost Bin Tumbler
It might be pricey, but this heavy-duty composter is sturdy enough to last decades to come. It has dual chambers and is insulated to raise the temperature inside, which makes the composting process even speedier.
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2023-03-16T06:44:26+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/reviews/br/lawn-garden-br/fertilizers-br/10-easy-to-use-compost-tumblers-for-your-backyard/
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Mercury's new added protection comes with environmentally-friendly perks, while discounts put hard-earned money back in the pockets of policyholders
LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) today announces five new coverages and five new discounts available for homeowners and renters in Illinois. Mercury's new coverages provide additional insurance protections with an option for environmentally-friendly replacement products. Discounts are available for homeowners already taking eco-friendly measures and will put hard-earned money back in the pockets of policyholders.
"Providing Prairie state residents with more ways to save money is extremely valuable and the additional protections show that Mercury has their back for when even more things can go wrong," said David Trump, Mercury Insurance Product Manager for Illinois. "It's extremely important to provide savings and great value, and that's what Mercury has done since we started. Our additional coverages and savings are a natural fit. ."
New coverages include:
- Green Home: Mercury will cover up to an additional 10% of the replacement costs for environmentally-friendly alternatives or construction methods with a covered loss. For example, if a homeowner with this additional coverage has damaged carpeting and selects an eco-friendly replacement, Mercury would issue funds up to 10% more than the costs to replace the carpeting so the homeowner can go with the green flooring option. The protection also extends to other types of property, such as an HVAC or appliances, when replaced with an eco-friendly product. "Each day we issue more than a million dollars to put policyholder's lives back together and, at the same time, we see materials that will take a long-time to breakdown go off to landfills. Mercury is going to continue to help policyholders and, if we get the chance to, the environment as well," Trump said.
- Matching of Undamaged Siding and Roofing: Many times, roofing or siding repair is limited to a damaged area of the home, and with time the older existing and non-damaged material will fade or the roofing or siding is no longer available. In the past, homeowners could end up with roofing or siding that does not match. Today, Mercury is providing two additional coverages—siding or roofing—that allow the undamaged portions to be replaced as well when there is a mismatch.
- Limited Hidden Water, Steam Seepage or Leakage: Water claims are one of the most common claims that can lead to costly repairs along with many inconveniences for homeowners. In some instances, a water leak may be hidden from the homeowner within a wall or ceiling and go on for weeks or months and only be found when a wall is opened up. To better protect homeowners from water damages that are hidden, Mercury is offering coverage that would apply to the resulting damages in these instances.
- Refrigerated Products: During the pandemic, many homeowners spent hundreds of dollars stocking their refrigerators from top to bottom. Mercury's new protection covers up to $1,000 of food items if there's a loss of power or a mechanical failure of a refrigerator resulting in spoiled food.
New discounts include:
- Green Home: Mercury is offering up to 5% discount for all perils if the home has a Green certification by the U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system or meets the requirements of the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Guidelines (NAHB).
- Updated Home: Mature homes, more than 20 years old, with permitted renovations, such as HVAC replacement, re-roofing, remodeling, or a new addition, during the last 10 years are eligible for up to a 10% discount on the wind and water perils.
- Good Payer: Homeowner policyholders who've paid on time for the past 36 months are eligible for the Good Payer Discount, which saves 2% on the policy. Both new business and existing policyholders are eligible for the discount.
- Paid in Full: Mercury is offering a discount of up to 10% in savings on premium for renters insurance policyholders.
- Digital: This is a new discount of up to 2% in premium savings for policyholders who sign up for the customer portal, paperless billing and paperless document directory.
Mercury offers insurance for Personal Auto, Mechanical Protection, Ride-Hailing, Condo, Homeowners, Home Cyber Protection, Home Systems Protection, Identity Management Services, Renters, Service Line Protection, Business Auto and Personal Umbrella in Illinois.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners and renters insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including commercial, business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.
Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultracompetitive rates with excellent customer service. Mercury has earned "A" ratings from A.M. Best and Fitch, as well as ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study,SM recognized as one of the "Best Insurance Company in America for 2022" by Forbes and four consecutive "Best Auto Insurance Company" awards from Insure.com. For more information visit www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.
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2022-06-08T14:35:38+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/08/mercury-insurance-offers-new-coverages-discounts-illinois/
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Detroit Lions place Chase Lucas on injured reserve, elevate 2 from practice squad
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Chase Lucas will miss the rest of December because of a hamstring injury.
The Lions placed Lucas, their seventh-round pick, on injured reserve Saturday to clear room on the 53-man roster for offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher.
Lucas suffered a hamstring injury in practice this week. He's played in six games this season, primarily on special teams, and missed time with an ankle injury earlier this year.
The Lions also elevated linebacker Jarrad Davis and defensive back Jarren Williams from the practice squad.
The Lions (5-7) are dealing with injuries at linebacker, cornerback and on the offensive line heading into Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings (10-2).
Linebacker Derrick Barnes is out with a knee injury, right guard Evan Brown is doubtful to play because of a sprained ankle and slot cornerback Will Harris could miss the game with a hip injury. Harris is officially questionable.
The Lions could use Mike Hughes, who has played primarily outside cornerback in recent weeks, in nickel packages in place of Harris. Davis played 12 snaps and made two tackles in his only game for the Lions this season, against the Chicago Bears last month. Pierschbacher has played the past two weeks on special teams.
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2022-12-10T22:15:23+00:00
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freep.com
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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/12/10/detroit-lions-chase-lucas-ir-jarrad-davis/69717792007/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans made post-midnight changes to their sweeping debt ceiling package to win over holdouts, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushed ahead Wednesday with plans to launch debate and round up support from his slim majority for a swift vote.
Passage of the sprawling 320-page package in the House would be a turnaround for the embattled McCarthy as the House Republican majority confronts President Joe Biden with demands for spending restrictions and cuts in exchange for approving $1.5 trillion more debt to pay the nation’s bills.
While the president has threatened to veto the Republican bill — which would almost surely die in the Senate anyway — McCarthy is challenging Biden with a GOP plan to kickstart negotiations and prevent a potentially catastrophic federal debt default this summer. The two could hardly be further apart on how to resolve the issue.
“We can vote as early as today on this,” said Majority Leader Steve Scalise after a morning meeting of House Republicans. “We want to get this done as soon as possible.”
Lawmakers left an early morning private conference meeting of House Republicans saying they were expecting a vote later Wednesday, though some other Republicans said a final roll call could push to Thursday.
In the rush to bring the package forward, changes were approved at a 2 a.m. session of the House Rules Committee despite earlier repeated insistence by McCarthy and his leadership team that there would be no changes.
Facing a revolt from Midwestern Republicans over doing away with biofuel tax credits that were just signed into law last year by Democrat Biden, GOP House members relented and allowed the tax credits to stay on the books in their bill.
Republicans also agreed to more quickly launch the bolstered work requirements for recipients of government aid, starting in 2024 as proposed by another holdout, Freedom Caucus’ Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who has led previous challenges to McCarthy.
Republicans hold a five-seat majority and face several absences this week, leaving McCarthy with almost no votes to spare.
“This week, we will pass the bill on this floor,” McCarthy told reporters late Tuesday.
Democrats have criticized the package over what Biden calls “wacko” Republican ideas and the “same old trickle-down” economics favored by the GOP, now “only worse.” In the Senate, where Democrats have the majority, they say the Republican plan it is dead on arrival.
The top Democrat on the House Rules panel, Rep. Jim McGovern, derided the “midnight seance” that produced the final package, particularly “cruelly” imposing stricter work requirements on recipients of food stamps and other government aid.
“Taking food away from people is a rotten thing to do,” said McGovern of Massachusetts in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Still, McCarthy is using the exercise as a political strategy to shake up the debate. Biden has so far refused to engage with House Republicans on what the White House calls “hostage taking” over the debt ceiling. McCarthy hopes passage will kickstart talks with Democrats.
But McCarthy acknowledged after closed-door meetings late Tuesday that not all House Republicans were fully on board with the proposal. He insisted that passing this bill would be merely a starting point for negotiations with Biden and Democrats, and not the final product.
“There’s a number of members that will vote for it going forward and say there are some concerns they have,” he said. But he said they will also say they are ready to vote anyway: “They want to make sure the negotiation goes forward.”
It’s a first big test for the president and the Republican speaker, coming at a time of increased political anxiety about the need to raise the federal debt limit, now at $31 trillion, to keep paying the country’s already accrued debts.
The Treasury Department is taking “extraordinary measures” to pay the bills, but funding is expected to run out this summer. Economists and experts warn that even the threat of a federal debt default would send shockwaves through the economy.
In exchange for raising the debt limit by $1.5 trillion into 2024, the bill would rollback federal spending to fiscal 2022 levels and cap future spending increases at 1% a year for the next decade.
The package would also impose tougher work requirements on recipients of food stamps and government aid, halt Biden’s plans to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans and end the landmark renewable energy tax breaks Biden signed into law last year. It would tack on a sweeping Republican bill to boost oil, gas and coal production.
A nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office analysis released Tuesday showed the Republican plan would reduce federal deficits by $4.8 trillion over the decade if the proposed changes were enacted into law.
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2023-04-26T15:19:12+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/business/mccarthy-struggles-for-debt-bill-votes-makes-late-changes/
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Who:
For 30 years, Scottsdale-based Early Warning Services (EWS) has been empowering banks and credit unions to enable payments and mitigate fraud. The company recently announced more than five billion transactions and nearly $1.5 trillion moved across the Zelle Network® since 2017. Today, more than 1,700 banks and credit unions offer Zelle® in their apps.
What:
EWS is welcoming talent across numerous roles - including software engineering, customer service, product, data analytics, marketing, technology, and more.
Get to know us!
Join our career fair at our new headquarters location (5801 N. Pima Rd.) in Scottsdale. At the event, job seekers will hear from company leaders, network with hiring managers and recruiters and apply onsite.
Why:
EWS provides competitive benefits like 401K matching, 12 weeks of paid family leave and unlimited PTO for salaried employees.
Nearly all open positions are available for hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Job seekers can review the opportunities at EarlyWarning.com/careers.
How:
RSVP - let us know you're planning to attend by visiting the career fair event page.
Interested applicants can also connect with recruiters directly at recruiting@earlywarning.com.
Where/When:
September 28, 2022, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm AZT
Early Warning Services, LLC
5801 N. Pima Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Look for the Zelle® logo off the Loop 101 Freeway.
Early Warning Services, LLC is a fintech company owned by seven of the country's largest banks. For almost three decades, our identity, authentication, and payment solutions have been empowering financial institutions to make confident decisions, enable payments and mitigate fraud. Today, Early Warning is best known as the owner and operator of the Zelle Network®, a financial services network focused on transforming payment experiences. The combination of Early Warning's risk and payment solutions enables the financial services industry to move money fast, safe, and easy, so that people can live their best financial lives. To learn more about Early Warning, visit www.earlywarning.com
Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
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2022-09-15T20:31:06+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/09/15/scottsdales-early-warning-network-owner-zelle-is-hiring-nearly-200-positions/
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, December 29, 2022
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
942 PM PST Tue Dec 27 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with isolated higher
sets on west-facing beaches, as well as dangerous rip currents
through Wednesday night. Surf will decrease slightly to 4 to 7
feet Thursday.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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2022-12-28T06:43:28+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-SAN-DIEGO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17680592.php
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 28, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
332 PM MDT Thu Jul 28 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
counties, El Paso and Hudspeth.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 331 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hueco Mountain Wind Ranch.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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2022-07-28T23:17:24+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-EL-PASO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17336571.php
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 18, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
317 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Hudson, eastern
Passaic, Bergen, eastern Essex, southern Westchester, Bronx, Rockland
and New York (Manhattan) Counties through 400 PM EDT...
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bloomfield, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newark, Jersey City, Yonkers, Paterson, New Rochelle, Passaic, Mott
Haven, Hoboken, Bloomfield, East Tremont, Hackensack, Orange,
Bergenfield, Paramus and Ridgewood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern New Jersey...and southeastern New York.
LAT...LON 4066 7415 4067 7414 4069 7416 4069 7418
4085 7431 4117 7395 4111 7389 4100 7389
4104 7382 4092 7369 4090 7374 4085 7375
4080 7385 4080 7386 4078 7388 4080 7391
4074 7396
TIME...MOT...LOC 1916Z 224DEG 29KT 4082 7416
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD AND SOUTH CENTRAL WESTCHESTER COUNTIES...
At 319 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Stamford,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
This severe storm will be near...
Darien around 330 PM EDT.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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2022-07-18T20:34:24+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/NY-WFO-NEW-YORK-CITY-Warnings-Watches-and-17312712.php
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Biden warns Russia not to use a tactical nuclear weapon
By Kevin Liptak, CNN
President Joe Biden said Russia would be making a “serious, serious mistake” should it deploy a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, his latest warning to President Vladimir Putin against escalating the months-long conflict.
Top administration officials are working to decipher Moscow’s claims that Kyiv is preparing to use a dirty bomb on the ground in Ukraine, an allegation that Western leaders have called false.
The claims have nonetheless raised fears Russia could be laying the groundwork to launch such an attack as a pretext for escalating the war in Ukraine, a prospect Biden offered a sharp warning against in brief remarks Tuesday.
“I spent a lot of time today talking about that,” Biden said when questioned about Russia’s intentions.
“Let me just say Russia would be making incredibly serious mistake if it were to use a tactical nuclear weapon,” he went on. “I’m not guaranteeing that it’s a false flag operation yet. We don’t know. It would be a serious, serious mistake.”
Biden was speaking after receiving a Covid booster shot at the White House.
Without providing any evidence, Moscow claimed this week there are scientific institutions in Ukraine housing the technology needed to create a dirty bomb — and accuses Kyiv of planning to use it.
The Russian Defense Ministry said in a briefing on Monday that it has information showing that Kyiv is planning a provocation related to the detonation of a dirty bomb.
Russia’s allegations have been strongly refuted by Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO, which have in turn accused Moscow of trying to launch its own false-flag operation.
American officials have said they do not see evidence that Russia is currently preparing to use an unconventional weapon, such as a dirty bomb, on the battlefield in Ukraine. Nor do they see evidence that Putin has decided on using one.
But the rhetoric alone has caused deep concern that Russia could be preparing for a sharp escalation on the ground.
The US is “monitoring as best we can” any potential preparations for use of a dirty bomb in Ukraine, but doesn’t currently see anything to indicate the imminent use of such a weapon, the White House said Monday.
“If an actor wanted to do a dirty bomb attack, a lot of our ability to detect would be determined by a range of factors, including the length of time that the perpetrator was going to prepare for or the communications that would be involved in doing that, and size and location,” said John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council.
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2022-10-25T21:13:40+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2022/10/25/biden-warns-russia-not-to-use-a-tactical-nuclear-weapon/
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GoldMining Inc. (the "Company" or "GoldMining") (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE: GLDG) is pleased to announce that at its annual general and special meeting held on May 19, 2022 (the "Meeting"), all nominees listed in its management information circular dated March 23, 2022 were elected as directors of the Company.
A quorum of 34.46% of the votes attached to the outstanding shares of the Company was present in person or by proxy at the Meeting.
Each of the following six nominees proposed by management was elected as a director on a vote by ballot. The results of such vote were as follows:
In addition, at the Meeting, shareholders approved: (i) the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the Company's auditor for the ensuing year and the authorization of the board to fix the auditor's remuneration; (ii) the unallocated options issuable under the Stock Option Plan; and (iii) the amendment to the Stock Option Plan of the Company.
Detailed voting results for the Meeting are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Company is a public mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of gold assets in the Americas. Through its disciplined acquisition strategy, the Company now controls a diversified portfolio of resource-stage gold and gold-copper projects in Canada, U.S.A., Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
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2022-05-19T23:22:08+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/05/19/goldmining-announces-voting-results/
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Incentive package for Wyndham City Centre will go to new city council, developer frustrated
A nearly $20 million incentive package to redevelop the downtown Wyndham City Centre won't be taken up by the current city council.
A plan to debate and possibly vote on the deal was scrubbed for a second time at Tuesday's city council meeting and will go before the new administration.
While the delay left developer Al Rajabi of Sky Capital Group frustrated, he said he would be willing to have a conversation about the project with Mayor-Elect Misty Buscher.
More:Springfield Economic Development Commission endorses the latest Wyndham deal
Buscher defeated two-term Mayor Jim Langfelder who has championed the unique financing package and promised in his concession speech that the Wyndham deal "would get done."
Rajabi, who was accompanied by several staff members from the hotel, said he was already en route from San Antonio to Springfield when he got word the city council wouldn't take up the question Tuesday.
"I was told we were going to come in front of you before the election," Rajabi told the city council. "Then they said, we promise you, right after the election, come on over. From the developer's point of view, from the staff point of view, it's very frustrating. It cost a lot of money and a lot of time.
"This is all lined up. This is a shovel ready project. That's what we have. We're ready to go. I'm really scared that banks, with the way things are going, credit is getting very tight and are we going to do this or not?"
At one point during the meeting, Langfelder asked Rajabi if he was open to the ordinance coming back under the new city council.
"It doesn't sound like the city wants me here," Rajabi shot back.
Last month, the Community Economic Development Commission endorsed an ordinance that would provide the hotel $18.75 million in incentives and would come partly from a targeted tax-increment financing district, or TIF.
The city would have the flexibility to blend in sharing the hotel/motel tax and sales tax, both generated at the property, to help complete the incentive requirement.
The plan would call for the Wyndham, which opened 50 years ago, to become a Delta by Marriott and keep 250 hotel rooms and 200 market rate apartments.
An overhaul of the stressed property is pegged at just short of $60 million.
Rajabi said while he would "definitely" be happy to meet with Buscher, "I would need to check with my bank (to see) if they're willing to wait that long," he told The State Journal-Register after the meeting.
Buscher probably wouldn't be sworn in as mayor until early May, although an inauguration date hasn't been set.
"Interest rates have gone up (and) inflation has gone out of control. With those things, you have to take a step back and see if things pencil out," Rajabi said. "Banks are doing the same things. They're not doing loans left and right like they used to do. This is not a project out of the ordinary. It happens all the time. Cities are partnering with developers and making sure (projects are) successful."
"I love Springfield. I want to be part of this town," he added. "We need to look at all of our options, then make a decision that's best for my staff, my team and our banks."
Ward 8 Ald. Erin Conley said all parties need to be "open and honest" about the different conversations they've had around the project.
"The dial has continually moved, the story has changed enough (that) I would like our mayor-elect to have her time with her team to review this proposal," she said. "It requires really responsible and thorough review by this council, and I don't think that's being disrespectful to you or your company."
"We're really just asking for a timeout," Ward 9 Ald. Jim Donelan added. "Please don't give up on Springfield."
Langfelder, speaking with the media afterwards, said while he understood Rajabi's frustration, he thinks ultimately the project will go forward.
"We understand the need for Mayor-Elect Buscher wanting to weigh in," he said. "I think (Rajabi) felt everybody was on board ready to go, but the elections happened and that's the way it is. The project will stand on its own."
More:Longtime educator Gilmore wins school board seat; Miller, Blissett reelected
Rajabi had wanted to sell the hotel to New York developer David Mitchell last year, but city council turned away three votes on a variance that would have increased the number of apartments.
Some city council members haven't forgotten about Rajabi's mention last summer of possibly eliminating the hotel's rooms and developing 200 apartments for government-assisted housing because, he said, his options were "limited" financially.
The Wyndham became a campaign issue over the forgiveness of a $243,000 charge on a 2021 City Water, Light & Power bill.
During the meeting, Rajabi said "zero dollars" is owed to the city.
"I paid the city $1.5 million to make (it) whole," he said. "We had an agreement and I paid exactly the amount that was agree upon."
Buscher, in a sit-down interview with the SJ-R earlier Tuesday, said it is the city that needs to be made whole.
"If you owed a quarter of a million, and then wanted $20 million more, I would ask for the quarter of a million back," Buscher said. "It's still the same person who received debt forgiveness and then wants additional funding from the city. Ultimately, it's all the taxpayers' money."
Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788, sspearie@sj-r.com, twitter.com/@StevenSpearie.
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2023-04-06T10:25:16+00:00
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sj-r.com
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https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2023/04/06/incentive-package-for-wyndham-will-get-kicked-to-the-new-city-council/70085701007/
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Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers are turning online for Cyber Monday to score more discounts on gifts and other items that have ballooned in price because of high inflation.
Cyber Monday is expected to remain the year’s biggest online shopping day and rake in up to $11.6 billion in sales, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks transactions at over 85 of the top 100 U.S. online stores. That forecast represents a jump from the $10.7 billion consumers spent last year.
Adobe’s numbers are not adjusted for inflation, but it says demand is growing even when inflation is factored in. Some analysts have said top line numbers will be boosted by higher prices and the amount of items consumers purchase could remain unchanged — or even fall — compared to prior years. Profit margins are also expected to be tight for retailers offering deeper discounts to attract budget-conscious consumers and clear out their bloated inventories.
Shoppers spent a record $9.12 billion online on Black Friday, up 2.3% from last year, according to Adobe. E-commerce activity continued to be strong over the weekend, with $9.55 billion in online sales.
Salesforce, which also tracks spending, said their estimates showed online sales in the U.S. hit $15 billion on Friday and $17.2 billion over the weekend, with an average discount rate of 30% on products. Electronics, active wear, toys and health and beauty items were among those that provided a big boost, the two groups said.
Meanwhile, consumers who feared leaving their homes and embraced e-commerce during the pandemic are heading back to physical stores in greater numbers this year as normalcy returns. The National Retail Federation said its recent survey showed a 3% uptick in the number of Black Friday shoppers planning to go to stores. It expects 63.9 million consumers to shop online during Cyber Monday, compared to 77 million last year.
CONSUMERS ARE SPENDING CAUTIOUSLY
Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks spending across all types of payments including cash and credit card, said that overall sales on Black Friday rose 12% from the year-ago. Sales at physical stores rose 12%, while online sales were up 14%.
RetailNext, which captures sales and traffic via sensors, reported that store traffic rose 7% on Black Friday, while sales at physical stores improved 0.1% from a year ago. However, spending per customer dropped nearly 7% as cautious shoppers did more browsing than buying. Another company that tracks store traffic — Sensormatic Solutions— said store traffic was up 2.9% on Black Friday compared to a year ago.
“Shoppers are being more thoughtful, but they are going to more than a few retailers to be able to make a determination of what they are going to buy this year,” said Brian Field, Sensormatic’s global leader of retail consulting and analytics.
Overall, online spending has remained resilient in the past few weeks as eager shoppers buy more items on credit and embrace “buy now, pay later” services that lack interest charges but carry late fees.
In the first three weeks of November, online sales were essentially flat compared with last year, according to Adobe. It said the modest uptick shows consumers have a strong appetite for holiday shopping amid uncertainty about the economy.
Still, some major retailers are feeling a shift. Target, Macy’s and Kohl’s said this month they’ve seen a slowdown in consumer spending in the past few weeks. The exception was Walmart, which reported higher sales in its third quarter and raised its earnings outlook.
“We’re seeing that inflation is starting to really hit the wallet and that consumers are starting to amass more debt at this point,” said Guru Hariharan, founder and CEO of retail e-commerce management firm CommerceIQ, adding there’s more pressure on consumers to purchase cheaper alternatives.
SHIFTING DEMAND
This year’s Cyber Monday also comes amid a wider e-commerce slowdown affecting online retailers that saw a boom in sales during most of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon, for example, raked in record revenue but much of the demand has waned as the worst of the pandemic eased and consumers felt more comfortable shopping in stores.
To deal with the change, the company has been scaling back its warehouse expansion plans and is cutting costs by axing some of its projects. It’s also following in the steps of other tech companies and implementing mass layoffs in its corporate ranks. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company will continue to cut jobs until early next year.
Shopify, another company which helps businesses set up e-commerce websites, laid off 10% of its staff this summer.
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2022-11-28T16:04:21+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/2022/11/28/cyber-monday-deals-lure-consumers-amid-high-inflation/
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3 killed when African Union helicopter crashes in Somalia
By OMAR FARUK
Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The crash of a helicopter belonging to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia has killed three people and injured eight others. The mission reported that the helicopter was carrying Somali National Army officers on a joint training mission for casualty evacuation drills when it crashed Saturday at Baledogle airstrip in Lower Shabelle region The airstrip is also used by U.S. military forces. The AU mission said Sunday that investigations to determine the cause of the crash were ongoing. It says the people injured were taken to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, for treatment.
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2023-02-26T19:35:16+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2023/02/26/3-killed-when-african-union-helicopter-crashes-in-somalia/
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Dazzling U.S. precision weapons in the Gulf War 32 years ago encouraged a theory that was dangerous because it was soothing: The era of industrialized wars — those in which the mass manufacturing capacities of the combatant nations would be decisive — had ended. This theory has been slain by a fact: Russia’s war to erase Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression has revealed something astonishing to him — the myriad defects of his conventional armed forces. It has, however, awakened the United States to something alarming: Europe’s largest conflict since World War II has shown that the U.S. defense industrial base, which manufactured the materiel that produced victory in 1945, is inadequate for the world almost eight decades later.
The U.S. defense workforce is one-third what it was in 1985, during the Reagan era buildup, when defense spending was 5.7 percent of gross domestic product. It is 3.1 percent today. The National Defense Industrial Association says that in the past five years the “defense ecosystem” has lost a net 17,045 companies. This is partly because many small businesses recoil from the unpredictable cash flows from a government that cannot budget: The government has operated under continuing resolutions in parts of 13 of the past 14 years.
Politico’s Michael Hirsh reports that many components of munitions, planes and ships (including shell casings, fuses, parts of rocket motors and precursor elements of propellants and explosives) are made overseas, including in China. China has up to 50 percent of global shipbuilding; the United States has less than 1 percent. A surge capacity for defense production does not exist. Hirsh quotes Christian Brose, a former senior policy adviser to Sen. John McCain: “We could throw a trillion dollars a year at the defense budget now, and we’re not going to get a meaningful increase in traditional military capabilities in the next five years.” The fiscal 2024 defense budget is $842 billion.
As a senior U.S. military officer at NATO says, “Every war, after five or six days, becomes about logistics.” The Wall Street Journal reports that in a war with either Russia or China, “stocks of precision weaponry could be used up in hours or days.” The calculating men in Beijing know the impediments to what Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chair of the House Select Committee on China, considers most urgent: the manufacture and deployment of huge numbers of missiles and other high-tech munitions to East Asia.
U.S. aid to Ukraine, the cost of which has amounted to a negligible sliver (0.33 percent) of GDP, has included 2 million 155mm artillery rounds, of which Ukraine uses 6,000 to 8,000 a day. Joe Biden says, “The Ukrainians are running out of ammunition.” Gosh, he should notify the president.
Herewith a modest proposal concerning war materials: Make more of them. Time was, a nimble and determined America did such things quickly.
In 1939, the U.S. Army was the world’s 39th largest, with horses pulling the artillery. In 1940, the U.S. manufactured fewer than 13,000 aircraft; by 1944, it built more than 96,000 in a year. In 1941, the auto industry produced three million vehicles; until the war’s end, only 139 more were made.
At Ford’s Willow Run auto plant, where the average car produced had 15,000 parts, a B-24 bomber with more than 1.5 million parts came off the assembly line every 63 minutes. By August 1945, having produced 6 million tons of bombs, and 41 billion rounds of ammunition for 20 million rifles and small arms, 100,000 tanks and armored vehicles, 1,500 vessels for the Navy and 5,600 merchant ships, U.S. GDP had doubled and more than half the world’s industrial production happened here.
Today, the U.S. population is almost triple that of 1941, and real GDP 13 times larger than in 1941. We can afford to keep Ukraine supplied with ammunition.
Some Americans would choose not to. Donald Trump says that as president he would end the war in “24 hours.” Perhaps — let’s be fanciful — he has been reading George Orwell, who said: “The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it.” Other than another Trump presidency, the worst outcome would be a protracted loss by Ukraine that could be explained by Douglas MacArthur’s dictum: All military disasters can be explained with two words — “Too late.” Too late to discern danger, too late to respond.
Retired Air Force Gen. David Deptula calls the years since 9/11 “the era of the Great Distraction,” when we lost focus on the Chinese and Russian threats. Time will tell — soon — whether we have refocused too late.
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2023-07-26T11:28:51+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/26/defense-spending-budget-military-ready/
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Deckelbaum is latest, high-profile M&A partner to join the firm
NEW YORK, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ropes & Gray announced today that Ariel Deckelbaum is joining the firm as a partner in its mergers & acquisitions practice. With Ariel, Ropes & Gray is expanding a superlative team of New York-based mergers & acquisitions partners that is among the nation's finest, and includes the recent additions of mergers & acquisitions partners Jackie Cohen and Suni Sreepada, who arrived in 2022.
"Ariel is one of the nation's leading M&A lawyers who, over two decades, has guided admired companies, investors and strategic dealmakers in their most complex and ambitious deals," said Julie Jones, chair. "We are excited that Ariel is joining our team."
Ariel will focus on advising clients on a broad range of public company matters, cross-border M&A, asset management M&A and sponsor-solutions, restructuring transactions and other significant corporate matters.
His clients span industries, including asset management, TMT, industrials and manufacturing, consumer goods and hospitality. He advises public and private companies, multinationals and leading asset management firms as well as their boards of directors, special committees and investors.
Ariel garners praise from clients for being an experienced M&A lawyer who is skilled at solving clients' most challenging issues across transactions, providing commercial and actionable advice. In Chambers & Partners, where he is ranked for corporate/M&A in New York, clients praise Ariel as an "incredible elite-level professional in his field." He has guided large deals that have re-shaped industries.
Ariel's recent M&A experience demonstrates his broad capabilities; it includes advising:
- Baring Private Equity Asia in connection with its sale to EQT
- Advance, a founder and major shareholder of Discovery in its combination with AT&T's WarnerMedia Business with Discovery
- Oak Hill Advisors in its acquisition by T. Rowe Price
- Conair Corporation in its sale to affiliates of American Securities
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent firm for complex transactions. Since 2020, its lawyers have regularly been named to The American Lawyer's prestigious "Dealmakers of the Year" for guiding the world's most complex and interesting deals, and the firm was named The American Lawyer's "Corporate Department of the Year – Pharmaceutical/Healthcare" in 2022. By volume, in 2022, the firm advised on M&A transactions with an aggregate total value of more than $185 billion.
"Through carefully managed and strategic growth, Ropes & Gray continues to offer a leading M&A practice in the world's most influential centers of business," said David Djaha, managing partner. "Ariel is known as a trusted advisor in New York, and globally. He brings additional excellence in M&A to our elite team and helps expand our capabilities in New York."
"Clients appreciate Ariel's thoughtful and creative advice, his ability to handle a broad range of deals, and his ability to negotiate great outcomes for clients," said Chris Comeau, partner and head of the firm's mergers & acquisitions practice.
"I am excited to join Ropes & Gray because its platform is among the industry's best, and for the opportunity to serve and expand relationships with new and existing clients. The firm's strong presence, depth and client-focused approach across industries complements the various aspects of my practice, including asset management and public company representations and make this a great fit," Ariel said. "I am excited to work with the team's phenomenal lawyers to grow the firm's M&A practice."
About Ropes & Gray
In 2022, Ropes & Gray, a preeminent global law firm, was named The American Lawyer's "Law Firm of the Year," ranked No. 1 on The American Lawyer's A-List and No. 1 on Law.com International's UK A-List—an unprecedented achievement for a law firm in a single year. The firm has approximately 1,500 lawyers and legal professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government. It has offices in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including private equity, M&A, finance, asset management, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.
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2023-03-21T16:57:21+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/03/21/ariel-deckelbaum-joins-ropes-amp-gray-new-york/
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From Emergency Water Damage Restoration, Flood Cleanup, Mold Removal and More, M&G Water & Fire Restoration Can Handle It
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joel Gracia, the founder of M&G Water & Fire Restoration Services Inc., is pleased to announce that when it comes to water damage restoration services in San Jose, California, his company is definitely one that customers can trust.
To read more about the water damage restoration services that M&G Water & Fire Restoration Services offers, please visit https://sanjose.mgwaterfirerestorationservicesinc.com/water-damage-restoration-service-for-san-jose-ca/.
As the blog notes, M&G Water & Fire Restoration Services Inc. is the locally owned and operated professional water damage company that has proudly been serving San Jose and the Bay Area for years with a comprehensive menu of superior water damage remediation and restoration services.
When a San Jose home or business owner notices water damage from a plumbing leak, burst pipe, severe weather or other cause, they can rest assured that the team from M&G Water & Fire Restoration Services Inc. has what it takes to get the job done quickly and correctly.
"We are proud to offer water damage recovery that not only fixes the immediate cause of the damage, but also helps to prevent it from occurring again while preserving and restoring as much of your property to like-new condition as possible," the blog notes.
Some of the many water damage restoration services the company offers includes:
- Air duct cleaning
- Content cleaning, rehabilitation, repair, and restoration
- Disaster restoration
- Electrical backups
- Emergency water damage restoration
- Excess water extraction
- Flood damage restoration
- Grout cleaning
- Mold remediation
- Mold testing and detection
- Natural disaster recovery
- Odor removal
- Rug cleaning
- Sewage cleanup
- Storm damage
- Water damage recovery
- Water damage remediation
For years, M&G Water & Fire Restoration Services Inc. has offered high-quality water and fire restoration and mold removing services. Clients can expect to work with consummate professionals who are highly trained and experienced. All of the company's technicians are certified by The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration (IICRC). They're well versed in the specifics involved in water and fire recovery and restoration. For more information, please visit https://mgwaterfirerestorationservicesinc.com/bay-area-water-damage-experts/.
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2022-08-16T00:09:06+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/mampg-water-amp-fire-restoration-services-inc-offers-water-damage-restoration-services-san-jose-residents-can-trust/
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Ohio State was No. 5 on Tuesday night in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, positioned to possibly take advantage if one of the top four slips up on championship weekend.
Georgia (12-0) was No. 1 again. No. 2 Michigan (12-0) and No. 3 TCU (12-0) both moved up a spot, and Southern California (11-1) climbed two spots into the fourth slot.
The Buckeyes (11-1) dropped three spots after losing 45-23 to the rival Wolverines on Saturday at home. That game was 24-20 heading into the fourth quarter and 31-23 with 7:23 to go before Michigan blew it open.
“It was talked about in the committee room that going into, really early in the fourth quarter, the game was still close,” said selection committee chairman Boo Corrigan, who is North Carolina State’s athletic director. “That being said, you can’t completely dismiss the way the fourth quarter ended with Michigan kind of taking over the game there late.”
Alabama (10-2) moved up a spot to No. 6 and was followed by Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee, which beat the Crimson Tide in October.
The final rankings and the four-team field for the College Football Playoff will be set Sunday. The semifinals will be played Dec. 31 in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta and the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.
The top four play in their conference championships game this weekend. The undefeated teams might not need to win this weekend to lock up a spot.
Georgia plays LSU (9-3), which fell nine spots to 14th, in the SEC title game. Michigan plays Purdue (8-4) for the Big Ten championship. TCU faces Kansas State, which is 10th in the latest rankings and has already lost to the surprising Horned Frogs.
USC and Heisman Trophy frontrunner Caleb Williams face Utah, No. 11 in the rankings, on Friday night in Las Vegas for the Pac-12 championship.
If the Trojans slip up, that could give Ohio State a second chance.
Since the college football playoff started in 2014, only one team has moved from outside the top four to inside and was selected to play in the semifinals without playing on championship weekend.
Alabama in 2017 was 11-1 and No. 5, but had lost to Auburn and finished second in the SEC West.
The Tigers then lost to Georgia in the SEC championship, which vaulted the Bulldogs from fifth to third.
Wisconsin was unbeaten and No. 4 heading into Big Ten championship game but was beaten by Ohio State, which had already lost twice and was No. 8.
That left the committee with an opening at No. 4 and it elevated Alabama instead of Ohio State, which finished No. 6 as the Big Ten champion with an 11-2 record.
NEW YEAR’S SIX POSSIBILITIES
Most of these scenarios involve the top four winning out and/or remaining the same after this weekend’s games.
Alabama being ahead of Tennessee would mean the Crimson Tide would go to the Sugar Bowl, which is contractually bound to get either the SEC champ or the highest-ranked SEC team available after the playoff has been filled.
That would put Tennessee in the Orange Bowl or the Cotton Bowl, depending on what the Rose Bowl does.
If Ohio State doesn’t make it into the playoff, the Buckeyes could go to the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. But with Penn State moving up to No. 8 this week, that opens up the possibility the Rose Bowl could select Penn State, leaving Ohio State to go to the Orange Bowl as the highest-ranked available Big Ten or SEC team.
If Ohio State ends up in the Rose Bowl, Penn State is a good bet for the Cotton.
The Buckeyes in the Orange Bowl against the winner of the Atlantic Coast Conference title game between Clemson and North Carolina bumps Tennessee to the Cotton against the highest-ranked champion from a Group of Five conference.
The latest rankings pretty much guaranteed that will be the winner of the American Athletic Conference championship between Tulane, ranked 18th, and No. 22 UCF.
No other team from a non-Power Five conference is ranked.
Kansas State is locked into the Sugar Bowl no matter the result of its game against TCU as either the Big 12 champion or runner-up in place of the Big 12 champ making the playoff.
Washington at No. 12 behind Utah puts the Huskies in great shape to make the Rose Bowl as the Pac-12’s representative if USC beats Utah and the Trojans make the playoff.
If Utah wins a second straight Pac-12 title, the Rose Bowl would again have some leeway to take another highly ranked team (Washington) instead of having a return trip to Pasadena, California, by the Utes.
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2022-11-30T15:12:40+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/sports/ap-ohio-state-is-5-in-second-to-last-cfp-rankings-behind-usc/
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(The Car Connection) — The 2007-2011 Honda CR-V is being recalled because the rear trailing arm can fall off due to excessive corrosion, the NHTSA disclosed Thursday. In some cases, the rear frame may be so corroded that Honda will offer to buy the vehicle back from owners to get the safety hazards off the road.
The recall is limited to certain states where road salt is used as a de-icer. The accumulation of salt can corrode the rear frame’s overall structure, resulting in the trailing arm detaching. Trailing arms connect the axle to the chassis, so a detached one poses a major safety risk.
Is my Honda CR-V safe to drive?
It should be inspected. Honda estimates that only 1% of the 563,711 crossovers in the U.S. are affected, though in 2019 Honda recalled older CR-Vs in Canada for the same issue. At that time, Honda determined rear frame corrosion due to road salt wouldn’t affect the useful life of the CR-V because there are more paved roads and lower salt/sand usage in the U.S. than in Canada.
Honda acknowledged 61 customer complaints related to the issue, but said it was aware of no crashes or injuries.
The recall is limited to 2007-2011 Honda CR-Vs sold or ever registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.
How do I fix my Honda CR-V?
Owners will be notified by mail of the recall and be advised to take their CR-V into a Honda dealership for inspection. If the rear trailing arm bolt can be removed, the dealer will attach a support brace to lower the risk of a crash if the arm fails. If the bolt comes off and takes the arm with it, Honda will repair the entire frame or offer to repurchase the vehicle. The same conditions apply if the bolt is too rusted on to be removed. Owners who have paid for repairs of the rear trailing arm will be reimbursed.
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For more info, call Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138 or visit Honda’s website here.
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2023-04-09T17:54:57+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/automotive/honda-recalls-563700-older-cr-vs-for-excessive-corrosion/
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Harris County’s former I-T director says he plans to sue County Judge Lina Hidalgo over his termination. Rick Noriega was fired on Tuesday for refusing sexual harassment training after a county employee accused him of harassment in December.
In a news conference on Tuesday, Hidalgo, without naming Noriega, said he didn’t cooperate with an order to complete sexual harassment training within 15-days. Noriega describes his firing as “retaliatory and defamatory conduct” by Hidalgo and her Acting County Administrator.
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2023-05-17T16:07:49+00:00
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kurv.com
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https://www.kurv.com/i-t-director-fired-for-refusing-sexual-harassment-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-t-director-fired-for-refusing-sexual-harassment-training
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(WWLP) – There are more than 100,000 people in the United States currently waiting for an organ transplant, which can be a long wait due to the shortage of organ donations.
Wait times for transplants vary, and not everyone who needs a transplant may be able to get one. Just over 50% of people on the waiting list will receive an organ within five years.
People of color, low-income families, and women have been reported to have the lowest rate to receive transplants, and are also more likely to wait longer for an organ. The transplant industry recognizes the importance of finding alternatives to using organs, from deceased human donors, to address the national shortage.
Currently, there is research being done, like using animal organs, such as pigs, as well as building mechanical organs, to try to make up for the scarcity.
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2022-10-27T10:29:45+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/health/organ-transplant-shortage-impacts-over-100k-people/
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SILVER SPRING, Md. — Federal prosecutors have recommended an eight-month prison sentence for a Maryland man who pleaded guilty to shoving a police officer with a lacrosse stick attached to a Confederate battle flag during last year’s riot at the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper is scheduled to sentence Blair next Wednesday.
Blair left his home in Clarksburg, Maryland, and started driving to Washington, D.C., after the riot erupted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Shortly before 6 p.m., Blair encountered a line of Metropolitan Police Department officers on the Capitol’s West Lawn and refused to heed their commands to leave the area, prosecutors said.
A police officer’s body camera captured Blair walking in front of the police line and yelling, “Hell naw. Quit backing up. Don’t be scared. We’re Americans.”
Blair was arrested after he pushed his lacrosse stick against an officer’s chest.
The officer responded to the push by striking Blair three times in the head with a baton, drawing blood and giving him a concussion, according to Blair’s attorney.
Blair pleaded guilty in March to a felony charge of interfering with law enforcement during a civil disorder, which carries a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment.
Blair’s attorney, Terrell Roberts III, asked the judge to impose a sentence of probation. Roberts said Blair thought he had the right to be where he was and to “exercise his First Amendment right of free assembly” before one of the advancing officers shoved him.
“The brute force which led to provoking the defendant was not called for,” Roberts wrote.
Blair didn’t enter the Capitol on Jan. 6. He told investigators that he went to the Capitol to “fight Antifa,” not to disrupt Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory, according to prosecutors.
Blair also said he had been trading social media messages with somebody who often made anti-Semitic remarks and “blamed Israel for the world’s problems,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Liebman wrote in a court filing.
“Blair further explained that as a result of these discussions he came to believe the United States was ‘falling apart’ and that he had to ‘stand up’ to communism,” Liebman added.
On Jan. 6, Blair was wearing a skull-themed neck gaiter and a backpack containing a knife with a serrated blade and a roll of duct tape. He told police that he used the duct tape to attach the Confederate battle flag to his lacrosse stick.
Liebman said Blair likely knew that displaying the flag, widely viewed as a symbol of racist hate, would “antagonize any ideological opponent he might encounter.”
Blair is one of several Capitol riot defendants who carried a Confederate battle flag that day. The others include Kevin Seefried, a Delaware man who was convicted in June of storming the Capitol with his adult son. Another flag-toting rioter, Matthew Ryan Miller, was sentenced in May to 33 months in prison for assaulting police officers and obstructing an official proceeding.
More than 830 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot. Over 300 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor charges, and over 200 have been sentenced.
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2022-07-07T17:23:52+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/feds-seek-prison-for-capitol-rioter-who-had-confederate-flag/2022/07/07/6d8261a8-fe14-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html
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COOKE CITY — According to the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, a snowmobiler died Saturday, December 31, 2022, in a very large avalanche north of Cooke City.
The avalanche occurred on a southeast-facing slope at 9,800 feet elevation. Two riders were snowmobiling uphill on adjacent slopes.
One was climbing a steeper slope and triggered the avalanche 100-200’ below the top. He was carried 600 vertical feet and buried five feet deep. The buried rider was wearing an airbag pack that was not deployed.
Both riders had shovels and probes. They were not wearing avalanche beacons.
A nearby group of riders rode up to the slide within minutes after it happened, saw a buried snowmobile and began to search for the buried rider.
One rider from that group went into Cooke City to alert Search and Rescue. The buried rider was located with a probe line an hour after the avalanche happened. He was unable to be revived with CPR and AED at the site.
The avalanche appeared to be 2-4' deep, 500' wide, ran 600' vertical, and broke on weak snow near the bottom of the snowpack.
The identity of the person who died has not been released at this point.
In a social media post, officials said this fatality is the clearest possible indicator that the snowpack remains capable of producing large and dangerous avalanches.
"Slides can break on weak layers in the lower snowpack, within the snow that’s fallen over the last week (particularly where it has been wind drifted) or on a weak layer buried just beneath it. Continued patience (avoiding avalanche terrain) and adherence to safe travel protocols (riding one at a time, carrying rescue gear, and watching your partners for a safe spot) are the best ways to manage these concerns. MODERATE danger across the region."
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Photo: Snowmobile triggered avalanche along Lionhead ridge. 12/31/22. T. Anafarta photo.
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2023-01-01T19:41:37+00:00
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krtv.com
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https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/snowmobiler-killed-in-large-avalanche-near-cooke-city
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SAN FRANCISCO – Situationships. “Sneaky links.” The “talking stage,” the flirtatious getting-to-know-you phase — typically done via text — that can lead to a hookup.
High school students are having less sexual intercourse. That’s what the studies say. But that doesn’t mean they’re having less sex.
The language of young love and lust, and the actions behind it, are evolving. And the shift is not being adequately captured in national studies, experts say.
For years, studies have shown a decline in the rates of American high school students having sex. That trend continued, not surprisingly, in the first years of the pandemic, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study found that 30% of teens in 2021 said they had ever had sex, down from 38% in 2019 and a huge drop from three decades ago, when more than half of teens reported having sex.
The Associated Press took the findings to teenagers and experts around the country to ask for their interpretation. Parents: Some of the answers may surprise you.
THE MEANING OF SEX: DEPENDS WHO YOU ASK
For starters, what is the definition of sex?
“Hmm. That’s a good question,” says Rose, 17, a junior at a New England high school.
She thought about it for 20 seconds, then listed a range of possibilities for heterosexual sex, oral sex and relations between same-sex or LGBTQ partners. On her campus, short-term hookups — known as “situationships” — are typically low commitment and high risk from both health and emotional perspectives.
There are also “sneaky links” — when you hook up in secret and don’t tell your friends. “I have a feeling a lot more people are quote unquote having sex — just not necessarily between a man and a woman.”
For teens today, the conversation about sexuality is moving from a binary situation to a spectrum and so are the kinds of sex people are having. And while the vocabulary around sex is shifting, the main question on the CDC survey has been worded the same way since the government agency began its biannual study in 1991: Have you “ever had sexual intercourse?”
“Honestly, that question is a little laughable,” says Kay, 18, who identifies as queer and attends a public high school near Lansing, Michigan. “There’s probably a lot of teenagers who are like, ‘No, I’ve never had sexual intercourse, but I’ve had other kinds of sex.’”
The AP agreed to use teenagers’ first or middle names for this article because of a common concern they expressed about backlash at school, at home and on social media for speaking about their peers’ sex lives and LGBTQ+ relations.
SEXUAL IDENTITY IS EVOLVING
Several experts say the CDC findings could signal a shift in how teen sexuality is evolving, with gender fluidity becoming more common along with a decrease in stigma about identifying as not heterosexual.
They point to another finding in this year’s study that found the proportion of high school kids who identify as heterosexual dropped to about 75%, down from about 89% in 2015, when the CDC began asking about sexual orientation. Meanwhile, the share who identified as lesbian, gay or bisexual rose to 15%, up from 8% in 2015.
“I just wonder, if youth were in the room when the questions were being created, how they would be worded differently,” said Taryn Gal, executive director of the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health.
Sex is just one of the topics covered by the CDC study, called the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. One of the main sources of national data about high school students on a range of behaviors, it is conducted every two years and asks about 100 questions on topics including smoking, drinking, drug use, bullying, carrying guns and sex. More than 17,000 students at 152 public and private high schools across the country responded to the 2021 survey.
“It’s a fine line we have to try to walk,” says Kathleen Ethier, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health, which leads the study.
From a methodological standpoint, changing a question would make it harder to compare trends over time. The goal is to take a national snapshot of teenage behavior, with the understanding that questions might not capture all the nuance. “It doesn’t allow us to go as in depth in some areas as we would like,” Ethier says.
The national survey, for example, does not ask about oral sex, which carries the risk of spreading sexually transmitted infections. As for “sexual intercourse,” Ethier says, “We try to use a term that we know young people understand, realizing that it may not encompass all the ways young people would define sex.”
IS LESS TEEN SEX GOOD NEWS?
Beyond semantics, there are a multitude of theories on why the reported rates of high school sex have steadily declined — and what it might say about American society.
“I imagine some parents are rejoicing and some are concerned, and I think there is probably good cause for both,” says Sharon Hoover, co-director of the National Center for School Mental Health at the University of Maryland. Health officials like to see trends that result in fewer teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
“But what we don’t know is what this means for the trajectory of young people,” Hoover says.
This year’s decrease, the sharpest drop ever recorded, clearly had a lot to do with the pandemic, which kept kids isolated, cut off from friends and immersed in social media. Even when life started returning to normal, many kids felt uncomfortable with face-to-face interaction and found their skills in verbal communication had declined, Hoover said.
The survey was conducted in the fall of 2021, just as many K-12 students returned to in-person classrooms after a year of online school.
Several teens interviewed said that when schools reopened, they returned with intense social anxiety compounded by fears of catching COVID. That added a new layer to pre-pandemic concerns about sexual relations like getting pregnant or catching STIs.
“I remember thinking, ‘What if I get sick? What if I get a disease? What if I don’t have the people skills for this?’” said Kay, the 18-year-old from Michigan. “All those ‘what ifs’ definitely affected my personal relationships, and how I interacted with strangers or personal partners.”
Another fear is the prying eyes of parents, says college student Abby Tow, who wonders if helicopter parenting has played a role in what she calls the “baby-fication of our generation.” A senior at the University of Oklahoma, Tow knows students in college whose parents monitor their whereabouts using tracking apps.
“Parents would get push notifications when their students left dorms and returned home to dorms,” says Tow, 22, majoring in social work and gender studies.
Tow also notices a “general sense of disillusionment” in her generation. She cites statistics that fewer teenagers today are getting driver’s licenses. “I think,” she says, “there is a correlation between students being able to drive and students having sex.”
Another cause for declining sex rates could be easy access to online porn, experts say. By the age of 17, three-quarters of teenagers have viewed pornography online, with the average age of first exposure at 12, according to a report earlier this year by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit child advocacy group.
“Porn is becoming sex ed for young people,” says Justine Fonte, a New York-based sex education teacher. She says pornography shapes and skews adolescent ideas about sexual acts, power and intimacy. “You can rewind, fast forward, play as much as you want. It doesn’t require you to think about how the person is feeling.”
IS THERE AN EVOLVING DEFINITION OF CONSENT?
Several experts said they hoped the decline could be partly attributed to a broader understanding of consent and an increase in “comprehensive” sex education being taught in many schools, which has become a target in ongoing culture wars.
Unlike abstinence-only programs, the lessons include discussion on understanding healthy relationships, gender identity, sexual orientation and preventing unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Contrary to what critics think, she said, young people are more likely to delay the onset of sexual activity if they have access to sex education.
Some schools and organizations supplement sex education with peer counseling, where teens are trained to speak to each other about relationships and other topics that young people might feel uncomfortable raising with adults.
Annika, 14, is a peer ambassador trained by Planned Parenthood and a high school freshman in Southern California. She’s offered guidance to friends in toxic relationships and worries about the ubiquity of porn among her peers, especially male friends. It’s clear to her that the pandemic stunted sex lives.
The CDC’s 2023 survey, which is currently underway, will show if the decline was temporary. Annika suspects it will show a spike. In her school, at least, students seem to be making up for lost time.
“People lost those two years so they’re craving it more,” she said. She has often been in a school bathroom where couples in stalls next to her are engaged in sexual activities.
Again, the definition of sex? “Any sexual act,” Annika says. “And sexual intercourse is one type of act.”
To get a truly accurate reading of teen sexuality, the evolution of language needs to be taken into account, says Dr. John Santelli, a Columbia University professor who specializes in adolescent sexuality.
“The word intercourse used to have another meaning,” he points out. “Intercourse used to just mean talking.”
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Jocelyn Gecker is an education reporter for The Associated Press, based in San Francisco. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jgecker
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The AP education team receives support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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2023-05-12T08:23:41+00:00
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clickorlando.com
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https://www.clickorlando.com/health/2023/05/12/sex-sexual-intercourse-neither-teens-weigh-in-on-evolving-definitions-and-habits/
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Business and government officials are bracing for the possibility of a nationwide rail strike at the end of this week while talks carry on between the largest U.S. freight railroads and their unions.
The railroads have already started to curtail shipments of hazardous materials and have announced plans to stop hauling refrigerated products ahead of Friday’s strike deadline. Now businesses that rely on Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Kansas City Southern and other railroads to deliver their raw materials and finished products have started planning for the worst.
Meanwhile, Biden administration officials are scrambling to develop a plan to use trucks, ships and planes to try to keep the most crucial chemicals and other goods moving if the railroads stop rolling. But the White House is also keeping the pressure on the two sides to settle their differences, and a growing number of business groups are lobbying Congress to be prepared to intervene and block a strike if they can’t reach an agreement.
“We have made crystal clear to the interested parties the harm that American families, business and farmers and communities would experience if they were not to reach a resolution,” White House press secretary Jean-Pierre said Tuesday. She said a shutdown is “not acceptable.”
In addition to all the businesses that rely on railroads to deliver their goods, passenger railroads are also affected because many of them operate on tracks owned by one of the freight railroads. Amtrak has already cancelled several of its long-distance trains because there wouldn’t be enough time for them to reach their destinations before a strike or lockout would be allowed to begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
Amtrak already suspended its California Zephyr and Empire Builder lines that run from Chicago to the West Coast, and starting Wednesday it will stop running its City of New Orleans, Starlight and Texas Eagle lines along with several others.
Commuter railroads would also be affected. In Chicago, Metra warned its riders that it wouldn’t be able to run most of its trains if there is a strike.
The railroads have reached tentative agreements with most of their unions, including a ninth deal announced Tuesday, based on the recommendations of a Presidential Emergency Board Joe Biden appointed this summer that called for 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses in a five-year deal that’s retroactive to 2020. The deal also includes one additional paid leave day a year and higher health insurance costs.
But all 12 railroad unions must agree to prevent a strike. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union that represents engineers, and the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers union that represents conductors want the railroads to address some of their concerns about unpredictable work schedules and strict attendance rules in addition to agreeing to the recommended wage increases.
Ron Kaminkow, general secretary of the Railroad Workers United labor coalition that includes workers from a variety of railroad unions, said he doesn’t think the unions are demanding much at this point — just the kind of things most U.S. workers already enjoy like the ability to take time off without being penalized.
“We have attendance policies that have gotten more and more and more draconian. That offer very, very little leeway for workers who need to take time off for doctor’s appointments, for time with family, to be rested,” Kaminkow said.
Starting Monday, all the major railroads put a hold on shipments of hazardous materials to ensure those dangerous chemicals wouldn’t be stranded along the tracks if there is a strike. Norfolk Southern told its customers that it will also stop accepting shipments of intermodal containers full of goods starting Wednesday evening as it prepares “for a controlled shutdown of the network.”
Some businesses would likely be affected more than others by a rail shutdown. For instance, nearly all ethanol and coal and most grain moves by rail.
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Associated Press Writers Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller contributed to this report from Washington D.C.
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2022-09-14T16:27:44+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-businesses-white-house-plan-for-possible-rail-strike-friday/
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister said Tuesday that his government may hand its Soviet-made MiG-29 fighters jets over to Ukraine “within the next four to six weeks.”
Poland’s leaders said last week that sending the warplanes would be only done within a larger international coalition. Slovakia has also declared readiness to provide its MiG-29 planes to Kyiv and the two NATO nations have urged others to join in.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Tuesday said that Warsaw could send its MiGs within weeks, but didn't clarify whether there was any coalition ready to follow suit.
Ukraine's air force is familiar with MiG-29s and could use the planes right away.
Poland has been using the fighter jets since 1989 and has 28 of them. It has been replacing them with U.S.-made F-16s and South Korean FA 50 multi-task jets and is also purchasing U.S. F-35 fighters.
Ukraine has been asking the West for fighter jets to beef up its defenses as Russia's war drags on for a second year. There are still no signs that larger nations like the United States and the U.K. will agree to send their warplanes.
___ Follow AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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2023-03-14T18:28:18+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/article/poland-may-hand-mig-29-jet-fighters-to-ukraine-17838791.php
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One dream season was bound to continue, and another ended on Wednesday.
Rochester Hills Stoney Creek and Saline were both looking for their first state championship appearance in years, but it was Stoney Creek who would make that dream a reality.
The Cougars scored goals in both halves and held Saline scoreless for the first time in nine games to advance to the Division 1 state title game with a 2-0 victory.
Stoney Creek will now face Hudsonville in Saturday’s D1 state title game at 4 p.m.. Hudsonville defeated Northville, 2-0, in the other semifinal.
The Cougars got on the board early in the first half when Ava Avripas found the back of the net 12 minutes into the contest.
Both teams played even for the remainder of the game until Lauren Palmer scored with three minutes remaining in the game to seal the deal for the Cougars, who will now compete for their first state title since 2016.
Saline was unable to get past Stoney Creek’s impressive defense, which recorded its 19th shutout of the season.
Despite falling short of a shot at the program’s first state championship appearance since winning it all in 2015, the Hornets still managed to claim conference, district and regional titles.
Saline finished the year at 15-2-5 and will graduate seven seniors, including first team all-conference performers Zoe Rumohr and Kailee Cahill, among other seniors.
Stoney Creek will enter Saturday’s final with a 25-1-1 record and a nine-game winning streak. Hudsonville will carry a 19-2-2 record into the final.
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2023-06-15T01:01:14+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/06/stoney-creek-edges-saline-for-chance-at-second-girls-soccer-state-championship.html
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