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Susan Davis is a congressional correspondent for NPR and a co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. She has covered Congress, elections, and national politics since 2002 for publications including USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, National Journal and Roll Call. She appears regularly on television and radio outlets to discuss congressional and national politics, and she is a contributor on PBS's Washington Week with Robert Costa. She is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., and a Philadelphia native.
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Leisure Times: Western Art Show at the Fort with modern air conditioning
The recent record-breaking heat wave with “hottest in the nation” honors for San Angelo remains the talk of the town. So to provide a little topical and tropical data, let us take a few steps back into the frontier before modern conveniences made summer more bearable.
Folks in the 1800s didn't talk or write as much about the weather as we do today, but they certainly knew its effects and implications. In choosing the site for Fort Concho, the officers selected a slightly elevated piece of land that was close enough to the river for access to water, but not so close that a flood would wash away the post. History proved them wise as no San Angelo flood, not even the great one of 1936, ever touched the fort. The elevated site also caught the breezes now blocked by tall buildings and other obstructions that surround Fort Concho today.
The fort's buildings reflected a concern for proper ventilation with many and tall windows, doors on all sides in alignment to catch the breeze, air vents on the roofs of the barracks and hospital, and porches to keep some of the sun off the structures. The soldiers soon discovered that a West Texas summer could hurt you as the first post surgeon, Dr. William Notson, recorded high temperatures of 108 and 110 in the summer of 1869. As we know, the city's former all-time high of 111, recorded on several dates in the 1900s, has most recently been broken with readings up to 115.
Mechanical air conditioning was invented in 1902, but it did not become affordable and widely available until the 1950s. The Army and its soldiers could not conceive of such an invention; thus, they didn't fight the summer: they respected the heat and tried to limit heavy work to the morning hours. While in the field, the bugler sounded reveille as early as 2 a.m. and the troops were underway in the dark and cooler conditions as early as 5 a.m. While this made marching easier, it meant that the troops halted and made camp in respect of the sun by mid-afternoon. As Frances Boyd, an officer's wife in Nevada noted in her memoirs, "the sun penetrated the thin canvas overhead to such an extent that my face was burned as if I had been continually out-of-doors." Having a tan in the 1800s was not a sign of health; indeed it was associated with the poorer classes who had to work outdoors. Thus another officer's wife, Lydia Spencer, was no doubt offended when she wrote that "the hot prairie winds were very trying to a woman's complexion, and (my) husband often compared mine to a new saddle."
Sleeping became a challenge in such conditions. While many diaries of the era note the cooler or refreshing night breezes, the torrid summer weather in South Texas and Arizona gave little relief at night. Some officers' quarters had sleeping porches that might be cooler and soldiers often placed their bunks outside. I can recall many of the Fort Concho Infantry volunteers doing that in 1983 at Fort McKavett when a 100-degree heat wave struck the weekend we were helping them celebrate the centennial of the post's closing. Frontier soldiers knew that Fort Yuma in Arizona ranked as the hottest post in the nation, and the story goes that one soldier who died at the post, returned to the fort the next night to get his blanket as he was cold in his new home in Hades.
Ice and cold drinks, now immediately available, came slowly to the military frontier. At posts in colder climates, ice would be chopped during winter from frozen ponds and rivers, hauled to an underground storage room and insulated in straw. Colonel Grierson had no such option in the summer of 1878 when his daughter Edith was suffering from a burning fever. He telegraphed department headquarters in San Antonio and a rider brought some ice to Fort Concho to alleviate her suffering. The fort did enjoy ice from the Millspaugh Ice House in town by 1885. The huge underground cisterns behind the hospital kept a large amount of water somewhat cool, and many diary references note the use of cloth-wrapped containers called ollas that were kept wet, with the evaporation keeping the water cooler.
Grim as it was, some never lost their sense of humor. Frances Boyd recalled the tale of a missing soldier who left Fort Yuma on a July day and "diligent search served only to discover a huge grease spot and a pile of bones on the parade ground." She thought it more amusing than true that eggs "if not gathered as soon as laid, were sure to be roasted if the sun shone on them." Other officers' wives caught the deadening effect of a lengthy summer on both body and spirit. Martha Summerhayes described the heat as the "breath of a furnace." On the boat taking them to Arizona through the Gulf of California near the Baja, she noted, "thus began another day of intolerable glare and heat. Conversation lagged; no topic seemed to have any interest except the thermometer, which hung in the coolest place on the boat." When the reading hit 122 in the shade, she wrote "I wondered how much more heat human beings could endure."
At Fort Concho today, several of our exhibit buildings enjoy modern air conditioning, including Barracks 6 where the Western Art Show is available with 50 paintings in a truly cool setting. Drop by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays and on Sundays, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. until August 6.
Those officers' wives would have been amazed and grateful for such conditions, and they would be pleased to see that the Old West is worthy of the painter's brush.
Bob Bluthardt is the Fort Concho manager for the City of San Angelo. Contact him at 325-481-2730 or robert.bluthardt@cosatx.us.
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High school football: 10 Concho Valley running backs to watch in 2023
As high school sports begin to ramp up in the Concho Valley many football teams return to the turf with aspirations of securing playoff spots and competing for state championships.
Despite the turnover from departing senior classes, many of the 40 teams in the Standard-Times coverage area retained plenty of young talent, as well as bringing in some new faces, looking to make their mark on the 2023 season.
Before the season begins on Aug. 24, the Standard-Times will highlight the top 10 local players at seven position groups — quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, defensive backs and linebackers.
Today, we highlight the top 10 running backs to watch in the Concho Valley.
More: New Central Defensive Coordinator makes jump from college to high school
Rankings: Concho Valley Teams on Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Coaching: West Texas Coaching Changes
Running backs
Honorable Mentions: Colton Lawdermilk, Irion County; Manuel Riojas, Christoval
AJ Avalos, Reagan County
5'11" | 170 lbs. | Senior
Avalos is the top returning rusher for the Owls, who finished third in their district and made it to the bi-district playoff round. With a full season from quarterback Kason Brown and another year under Avalos's belt, Regan County aims to compete in a tough district.
As a junior, Avalos finished with 640 rushing yards, 6.3 yards per carry, five rushing touchdowns, 184 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Brayden Sherwood, Robert Lee
5'11" | 165 lbs. | Senior
Sherwood was the engine for the Steers offense in 2022. He was also named to both first-team offense and defense in District 13-1A Division I as a running back and linebacker.
Last season, Sherwood racked up 1,482 rushing yards, 9.5 yards per carry, 27 rushing touchdowns, 49 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
Ethan Gonzales, San Saba
5'9" | 163 lbs. | Senior
Gonzales ended last season as the top rusher for the Armadillos despite splitting carries with senior Tyler Johnson. Gonzales will have to cover more ground as San Saba competes for a playoff spot in 2023.
In 2022, Gonzales tallied 1,001 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns and 115 receiving yards.
Griffen Cheslock, Early
5'10" | 170 lbs. | Senior
Cheslock was named to the first-team all-district offense in District 2-3A Division II and ran for more than 1,000 yards despite splitting carries with Kaleb Ozuna. With Jaxyn Price's departure, a new quarterback will be relying on Cheslock to carry the offense.
In 2022, Cheslock finished with 1,211 rushing yards, 7.2 yards per carry, and 11 rushing touchdowns.
Ian Cortez, Lake View
5'6" | 175 lbs. | Senior
With inconsistency at quarterback, Lake View relied on Cortez rushing the football last season. In order for the Chiefs to compete for a playoff spot in 2023, he will need to be an integral part of Hector Guevara's offense.
As a junior, Cortez tallied 610 yards, 4.5 yards per carry, five rushing touchdowns and 26 receiving yards.
Johnny Monreal, Sterling City
5'10" | 160 lbs. | Senior
Monreal earned a spot on the all-district team for District 2-2A Division II last season after helping Sterling City grab a playoff spot in their first season back in 11-man football.
In 2022, Monreal finished with 698 rushing yards, 12.5 yards per carry, 12 rushing touchdowns, 270 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Kevin Kilgora, Forsan
5'10" | 170 lbs. | Senior
Kilgora burst onto the scene for the district runners-up in 2022 earning him a spot on the first-team all-district offense. With another season under his belt in Forsan's run-heavy offense, he stands to help push the Buffaloes into competing for the district championship.
Kilgora finished his junior season amassing 1,063 rushing yards, 7.9 yards per carry, 15 rushing touchdowns, 76 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
Nathan Pepper, Wall
5'11" | 190 lbs. | Senior
In Wall's flex-bone offense, Pepper was the spark that made the offense explode in 2022. Despite splitting touches with three other ball carriers who had over 50 plus carries last season, Pepper dominated on the ground and earned a spot on the first-team District 2-3A Division II offense.
In 2022, Pepper racked up 1,065 rushing yards, 7.9 yards per carry and 15 rushing touchdowns.
Ryne Todd, Mason
5'7" | 165 lbs. | Senior
The Puncher's offense ran through Todd last season on their way to a district title and an area-round playoff matchup against Shiner. Todd was voted as the District 14-2A Division I MVP in 2022 and earned the preseason offensive MVP in Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
As a junior, Todd tallied 1,424 rushing yards, 7.9 yards per carry, 21 rushing touchdowns and 214 receiving yards.
Tyree Brawley, Central
6'0" | 205 lbs. | Senior
The Bobcats' offense totaled 2,398 yards last season with Brawley as their top returning rusher. As Central transitions from long-term starter Tyler Hill to a new quarterback next season, Brawley will be a crucial player for the offense while splitting carries with fellow senior running back Jayvion Robinson.
Last season, Brawley finished with 437 rushing yards, 5.2 yards per carry, six rushing touchdowns and 145 receiving yards.
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Past student members of various boards of education in Maryland filed an amicus brief supporting the voting rights of Howard County’s student board member, a statute being legally contested by two parents.
The parents filed the suit, which aimed to strip the student board member’s voting rights, in 2020 after the student was the deciding vote that prevented a return to in-person learning during the coronavirus pandemic. The parents lost their suit last year and are now appealing their claim to the Fourth Circuit.
A total of 103 former student board members who served from 1974 to 2023 came together to submit the amicus brief, filed July 24. The brief asserts that the district court’s decision from 2021 should be upheld.
“Student members have voted on Maryland boards of education for nearly fifty years thanks to bipartisan state legislative efforts, and they have shown themselves to be an integral component of effective educational policymaking at the state and local levels,” Emily Wilson, an attorney representing the former student members, said in a statement. “Given this rich and well-settled legislative history, it could not be farther from controversial that the Howard County student member is chosen in part based on input from other students or votes on certain matters that come before the Board.”
Anthony M. Conti, an attorney for the plaintiffs, did not respond to an immediate request for comment.
Local student board members have voting rights in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, as well as Baltimore City, so more than 75% of Maryland public school students are represented by a local voting student member, the brief says. Additionally, a student board member, Howard County’s own Abisola Ayoola, votes on the Maryland State Board of Education.
In Howard County, the student member has had voting rights since 2007, the brief points out. Lamia Ayaz, a senior at Howard High School, is Howard County’s latest student member of the board and will serve until next June.
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A Baltimore County judge denied prosecutors’ attempt to remove a public defender representing a Cockeysville man accused of shooting two police officers from the case.
Judge Dennis M. Robinson Jr. on Monday denied the state’s motion to disqualify public defender Deborah Katz Levi from representing David Linthicum, 24, who was arrested in February in Fallston after a day-and-a-half-long search through multiple counties.
A grand jury indicted Linthicum on five counts of attempted murder in March. He also faces charges of first-degree assault, carjacking, stealing a car, use of a firearm in a violent crime and possession of a loaded handgun in Baltimore County. Police have said Linthicum shot Baltimore County Police Detective Jonathan Chih and Officer Barry Jordan.
Prosecutors argued in Monday’s hearing that the court should strike Levi from the case because she is married to Andrew Alperstein, a partner at the law firm Alperstein & Diener. Alperstein’s brother, Warren Alperstein, who also is a partner in the law firm, is representing Chih in the detective’s workers’ compensation case. District Public Defender for Baltimore County James Dills is also defending Linthicum.
County police officers, including Jordan, responded to Linthicum’s house in the afternoon of Feb. 8 after his father reported that his son was suicidal, according to charging documents. Linthicum’s father led Jordan into his son’s bedroom, where Linthicum fired at them with a high-powered rifle in what the defense called in court papers an attempt at “suicide by cop.”
After Linthicum fled and county police spent a day searching for him, Chih found Linthicum walking down the road at about 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Footage from Chih’s body-worn camera showed Linthicum fire numerous rounds, according to charging papers. Chih returned fire as he tried to retreat. The detective spent 10 days in the hospital, undergoing what doctors called “significant reconstruction.”
Deputy State’s Attorney John Cox said the state sought to avoid allowing Linthicum to argue post-conviction that Levi had failed to adequately defend him because she stood to financially benefit from Chih’s compensation claim through attorney fees paid to her husband’s firm.
“It’s our job to try to keep a conviction clean,” Cox said in Monday’s hearing. Because Chih’s workers’ compensation claim could be denied if he had intentionally tried to kill or injure Linthicum, Cox argued Levi might fail to aggressively cross-examine Chih.
The defense called Lydia Lawless, the former bar counsel for the Attorney Grievance Commission, as an expert witness. Lawless, now a partner at Kramon and Graham, testified and wrote in a report that there was no conflict of interest in the Maryland Attorneys’ Rules for Professional Conduct that prohibited Levi from representing Linthicum. She also said that Linthicum could give informed consent to waive any potential or actual conflicts.
Robinson said he did not believe “for a nanosecond” that Levi or another reasonable attorney would change her cross-examination approach because of the relationship described. The state also did not present sufficient evidence on the financial workings of the Alpersteins’ legal practice, Robinson said.
“I conclude that there is not an actual or potential for conflict,” Robinson said.
Levi called the conflict “manufactured” and said the motion to strike her from the case was “frivolous” and “bullying.” She said the state had interfered with Linthicum’s right to counsel and asked that the state pay the experts’ fees for Lawless, a request Robinson denied.
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“I’m an individual with my own bar card and my own bank account and I do my own job,” Levi said. She said she maintains her own financial account and could only benefit financially in the “misogynistic view” that every woman profits from her husband’s success.
Levi described the motion from Cox, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger’s “second in command,” to remove her from the case as part of a pattern to target her personally in this case.
She argued in a separate motion Monday that the prosecution had failed to turn over evidence to the defense as required. Levi requested records, including 911 audio, from Baltimore County Attorney James Benjamin. In a July 24 letter, Cox wrote to Benjamin that the county attorney’s office was not required to respond to a Maryland Public Information Act request for records Levi requested. The letter also referenced a subpoena Levi sent to Benjamin directing his office to produce records at Monday’s hearing.
“I will not rest,” she said. “And the state doesn’t like that.”
When asked after the hearing about Levi’s accusations that the prosecution was targeting her, Cox said, “I disagree,” and declined to comment further.
When asked after the hearing about Levi’s accusations that the prosecution was attempting to undermine her case, Cox said, “I disagree,” and declined to comment further.
Linthicum’s trial is set for Nov. 2.
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Cultivating a relationship with an animal is a skill as much as it is an art — it requires patience and vigilance to the nuances of body language, and the reward of an animal’s trust is invaluable.
Children exhibited this skill during Monday’s dairy cattle show at the 126th Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair. The show began at 8:30 a.m. Monday in the Agriculture Center’s Shipley Arena in Westminster.
Entrants paraded cattle into the arena, where they were judged on their animal handling prowess. The cattle followed the children’s lead, with only minor course corrections, and many kids held their cow’s cheek to direct them. Among them was 11-year-old Kylie Kahler of Keymar, who said she cherishes the experience of bonding with her Brown Swiss cow, named Dublin Hills Spoons.
“It’s really fun,” Kahler said. “Sometimes it gets a little aggravating, but it’s fun to be around animals.”
The aggravation comes when cows fight back against the prompt to walk, Kahler said, sometimes head-butting, pulling away from, or stepping on the feet of their handler.
But showing dairy cows is in Kahler’s blood. She follows in the footsteps of four older brothers who participated in cow shows, and is the daughter of two parents that grew up on dairy farms. Kahler’s mother, 51-year-old Keymar resident Stacey Guyton, said she is proud to see her daughter carry on the family tradition.
“It’s exciting because I grew up showing dairy cattle,” Guyton said, “and I’m so glad that my daughter is so interested in showing dairy cattle also. It’s been a family tradition for many generations.”
Kahler said her cow is leased. Although she grew up with dairy cattle, her family does not own them anymore.
“At least once a month I go over to the farm that she’s at,” Kahler said. “I walk her around, pet her and make sure she knows who I am so she’s used to me being around her.”
Blaine Edwards, 14, of Westminster, said he became interested in livestock shows about six years ago, when his cousins started participating. He said he enjoys handling animals and hanging out at the fair.
The Edwards family owns Blaine’s cow and keeps it at the family farm, Pheasant Echos, in Westminster, among other livestock.
Edwards said his strategy in the competition was to keep his eye on the judges. His diligence in and out of the arena paid off, as the young showman won third place.
“[I] paid attention to the judge the whole time,” Edwards said. “That’s mainly about it.”
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He will also participate in the swine showmanship competition on Tuesday.
For 11-year-old Annalise DeCesare, of Hanover, competing in the showmanship competition with her cow, Vanna White, has been a growth experience. She said she has grown a little every year, and has gone from placing last to earning an average rank relative to her peers.
“It’s been fun,” DeCesare said, “but tiring.”
Daniel Edwards, 43, of Westminster, said he and his son, Blaine, were up at 3:30 a.m. for the competition. The morning begins early for all competitors, with a thorough wash of their animal, followed by several more hours of caretaking.
“All the kids did good,” Daniel Edwards said. “They work hard, they get up early in the morning, and it turns out to be a real long day.”
Showmanship competitors are judged on their interactions with their animal, not by the animal’s aesthetics.
“I love this,” Guyton said. “It brings me so much joy to see on all these youths in here showing dairy cattle. This is a lot of hard work and dedication from the child and the parents. It’s a many-months-long process getting ready for this, so I’m just so excited to see all these kids doing this.”
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The trial for a former Carroll County school bus driver who crashed a school bus last September near Liberty High School starts Tuesday in Carroll County District Court in Westminster.
Tammy J. Frock, 55, of Westminster, was charged in March by Maryland State Police with driving while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance and reckless driving in connection with the crash.
Her trial begins at 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, with Judge Cara Lewis presiding.
Frock is expected to appear with her lawyer, George Psoras Jr., of Lutherville. She last appeared before Lewis on May 17, when a trial date was set.
The trial is expected to include nearly three hours of video footage taken on the day of the crash, including body camera footage from state police, who were at the scene. Assistant State’s Attorney Ted Eyler said in May that the prosecution has eight witnesses who will testify. Psoras also said at the time, that the defense has two or three of its own witnesses who will take the stand.
According to the Maryland State Police, at about 2 p.m., Sept. 15, Frock was driving a school bus without students aboard on Route 32 in Eldersburg when she drove off the right side of the road and hit power poles north of Bartholow Road.
Frock was arrested at the scene after state troopers said they observed possible signs of intoxication. She was released from custody that day, pending the results of a blood analysis, police said.
The testing process took more than six months, and Frock was charged on March 24 after the results were returned. The state’s attorney’s office declined to divulge what the testing revealed.
Carroll’s public school bus drivers are employees of independent bus contractors and are certified to drive by the school system based on Maryland Department of Transportation regulations. All certified drivers must complete background checks, including a physical with drug and alcohol screening. Drivers must also submit to random drug and alcohol testing by Carroll Occupational Health, said Carey Gaddis, a county schools communications officer.
Frock is no longer working for Johnson Bus Service, which contracts with Carroll County Public Schools. A representative with the bus service said in March that Frock is no longer certified to drive a school bus and is no longer employed with the company.
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The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations made by County Council member Aaron Penman that the administration of County Executive Bob Cassilly violated the state’s wiretap statue.
Penman said he received evidence, which he has passed on to law enforcement, showing the Cassilly administration monitored email communications between himself and five others, and phone records, said Penman, a Forest Hill Republican.
The Cassilly administration said it was within its rights to monitor communications on county-issued phones and servers and did nothing illegal, according to a news release.
Penman said the five others who were monitored include former Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler, the sheriff’s office’s director of legal affairs and former county attorney Melissa Lambert, the sheriff’s office’s director of legislative affairs Erik Robey, and Bel Air attorney Joe Snee, of the firm Snee, Lutche & Helmlinger, P.A.
The sheriff’s office released a statement Monday saying that it received a criminal complaint last Thursday alleging a violation of the state’s wiretap statute. Cristie Hopkins, the sheriff’s office’s spokesperson, confirmed this was in relation to Penman’s allegations.
“If founded, this case is particularly egregious,” the sheriff’s office’s statement read, “as Maryland boasts some of the most comprehensive and stringent wiretapping laws in the nation, emphasizing the protection of citizens’ privacy.”
The Cassilly administration refuted Penman’s allegations Monday in an early afternoon statement: “This is the second time in the past two months that Councilman Aaron Penman has made wholly unfounded, malicious, and slanderous allegations of criminal misconduct by the Cassilly administration. Such deplorable political stunts are entirely unbecoming of the office Councilman Penman now holds.”
Penman accused the Cassilly administration in May of misappropriating money from the general fund to the county’s emergency services department before the transfer was approved by a County Council vote. At the May 30 council meeting, County Attorney Jefferson Blomquist told the council there had been no misappropriation of funds.
After this debate, the county’s director of communication reviewed servers for communications between Penman, Gahler, Snee and Robey, according to a second news release from Cassilly’s office Monday. Lambert and Glassman were not named in this release.
“It is well within the authority of the executive branch, when faced with allegations of wrongdoing by its own directors or employees, to conduct an examination of the electronic communications located on Harford County servers of the councilmember accusing a county employee of improper use of county funds,” the release said. “At no time did the executive branch monitor Councilman Penman’s emails or cellphone.”
Furthermore, the county technology and cellphone policies say there is no “expectation of privacy as to information conveyed through the use of such information technology and that the county has the right at any time to inspect all electronically stored information on such technology devices,” according to the release.
Penman said the evidence provided to him a few weeks ago by a confidential source showed that the monitoring began on May 30 because of his accusation against the county.
“The source was able to provide verifiable documentation of email directing the action to take place,” Penman said.
Penman, who represents District B, did not report the issue immediately to protect the source, he said. He added that he was alarmed and disappointed after seeing the evidence, which was one email calling for the search of his email.
“If they’re spying on this, what else are they spying on?” he said.
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Penman, a 24-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who retired before he was elected to the council in 2022, said he spoke with each of the five individuals who he said were surveilled.
Glassman filed a Public Information Act request on Monday after learning of the allegations. His request was for any email with his name in it between the county’s human resources director, Tiffany Stephens, and the county’s IT director, Nicholas Kuba, from May through July. This was after Glassman said he saw a photocopy of an email from Stephens to Kuba looking to search Penman’s emails for Glassman’s name, as well as Gahler’s, Robey’s and Snee’s.
“In all of my years as a public servant, I am not familiar with any sitting council person having their emails monitored by the executive branch,” Glassman said in a statement.
Hopkins spoke for the sheriff’s office, saying that “to maintain the integrity of the investigation neither the agency or individual agency members will be providing any additional comment.”
Snee did not reply to a request for comment.
Detectives from the sheriff’s office’s criminal investigations division have been assigned to the case, according to the statement, and will report directly to the county’s state’s attorney, Alison Healey.
Penman said anyone in the Cassilly administration involved should take a leave of absence until the investigation is complete, especially Cassilly, Stephens and Kuba.
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ASHLAND, Va. (AP) — As work was getting underway at a new home site in Ashland, Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity construction manager Jeff Ell thought to himself he ought to go over the property with his metal detector.
Ell, who has been with Habitat for two years, does not always use his metal detector on job sites, but the urge was strong on this one.
“Just curiosity — buried treasure, Viking gold or something,” he said with a laugh. “You just never know what you’ll find.”
That is for sure.
On that day, Ell found a couple of run-of-the-mill coins and “some other junk,” and then, “Bing! Bing! Bing!” as he put it, “in the front of the house was this watch.”
Buried a few inches in the soil was a small pendant watch, about the size of a quarter. No necklace was found, and the glass covering and the hands were long gone, but the engraved initials on the back were clear as day: “WWB TO JLW.”
A mystery awaited unraveling — who were WWB and JLW, and what was the story of the watch?
Ell did a little online sleuthing about the manufacturer of the watch and determined it must have been made around the 1920s. He contacted John Hodges, a regular Habitat volunteer and the vice mayor of Ashland, who got in touch with Rosanne Shalf, who helped establish the Ashland Museum and enjoys historical research.
Shalf scoured real estate records to determine chain-of-title of the property, which led to census records and other sources.
“It’s really fun to find this stuff,” she said. “It’s like a huge puzzle.” She was able to make a connection between the initials on the watch and longtime residents at the address on Wesley Street where the new house was being constructed.
Wesley William Brannan and his wife, Joseph “Josie” Louis White Brannan, were married in December 1925 and, by the 1940 census, were living on Wesley Street and eventually acquired the property in 1947.
“I was shocked,” said Scott Brannan, Wesley and Josie Brannan’s grandson, referencing the moment Ell showed up at his workplace with news of the watch. “I was in my office, and the receptionist called and said ‘there’s a man down here who says they found your grandmother’s watch.’”
Brannan’s initial reaction: What in the world is he talking about?
Soon enough, Ell walked in with a photo of the watch on his phone.
“I was just floored when he showed it to me,” said Brannan, who believes the watch had been a gift before they were married. “I was definitely taken aback that it was in such good shape. The engraving was still readable after all of those years.”
And it has been a lot of years.
His grandfather died in 1958, and his grandmother lived in the house until her death in 1983. The family sold the property to the neighbor, First Baptist Church Ashland. Over the years, the house was used for the church’s caretaker before it eventually fell into disrepair and was torn down. Last year, the church sold the property at a discount to Habitat as part of the church’s “mission to support affordable housing needs in the community,” said Habitat executive director Renee Robinson.
Habitat began construction earlier this year.
Scott Brannan, 60, well remembers his grandmother and the house. Though his grandfather died before he was born, his grandmother would host Sunday dinners after church, Christmases and birthdays. He recalls hunting for Easter eggs in that very yard with his cousins, playing “Red Light, Green Light” and chasing lightning bugs.
“We’ve got great memories of all of those things happening there,” he said.
The backyard always had a big garden, as well as pigs and ponies.
“There was always fun stuff to do there as a kid,” he said.
His grandmother worked in the garden and the yard, mowing her own grass. Brannan wonders if she might have lost the watch then.
But he does not know that or how long it has been missing. He does know his grandmother was “pretty diligent” about time.
“Lunch was at 12 o’clock, dinner was at 5 o’clock, certain TV shows were at 6 o’clock and 7 o’clock, and she went to bed at 8 o’clock,” he said.
She used to love to sit on the swing on her front porch, waiting for someone to pick her up to go to church (she never drove) or looking for the school bus to come by. She was not necessarily waiting for any children, in particular, Brannan said. “She would just worry if it was late.”
“Whenever you came by and if it was mealtime, you could not leave until you ate, and she would literally unload everything from the refrigerator and put it on the table,” Brannan said with a laugh. “You didn’t go away hungry, that was for sure.”
Wesley and Josie Brannan had five children — all gone now — 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Because they are such a large family, Brannan said it would be impossible to pick someone to receive the watch, so the family has decided to donate it and some family photos to the Ashland Museum.
“Let it stay there as a historical piece,” he said.
Habitat’s Robinson expects the new owners to move in soon.
“While we are busy building a home for future stories there, we get to also acknowledge the past stories, too,” Robinson said.
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Lexington hospitals seeing increase in COVID-19 patients
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - New COVID-19 vaccines are coming this fall.
Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are expected to release new single-strain coronavirus shots targeting the omicron subvariant in September.
“I think the goal is getting to similar to flu vaccine, how it’s an annual vaccine targeted toward strains you’re seeing in the community,” said Ryan Babb pharmacist manager at UK HealthCare.
Data from the CDC shows there were 7,100 COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide from July 9 to July 15, a 10% jump from the week before.
In the ER, .73% of visitors had COVID-19, up nearly 50% from the month prior. However, this time last year, hospitalizations were above 40,000 with 5% of ER visitors testing positive.
Health experts at Baptist Health say they were surprised to have no COVID-19 patients just a few weeks ago.
“But after having gone down to zero, three or four weeks ago, we’re up to about four or five patients now in the hospital today. When I looked at the rest of the eight hospitals, we have 25 patients with Xovid across all nine hospitals,” said Dr. Mark Dougherty, hospital epidemiologist at Baptist Health Lexington.
The increase seems to be driven by human behavior. More people are traveling this summer, and the record-breaking heat is driving people to congregate inside where it is cooler.
The increase comes as a new school year is just around the corner.
“Hand hygiene with the kiddos. Washing hands because that stuff once it starts spiking up in schools and daycare, it really spreads,” said Babb.
The CDC says only 17% of the U.S. population got the latest bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were approved last September. They hope that will change with new messaging in the coming months.
A June poll conducted by Gallup found that 64% of Americans think the pandemic is over in the U.S. and only 18% are worried about contracting the virus.
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During his pre-trade deadline news conference Friday, Mike Elias described the American League East as “arguably the strongest division of all time.”
After years in the division’s cellar, the Orioles are now leading it ahead of Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. But Elias, the club’s executive vice president and general manager, said going from worst to first in under two years hasn’t given him the confidence to sit on his hands while other AL East teams bolster their rosters.
On Monday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays, who entered the day 1 1/2 games back of the Orioles, acquired starting pitcher Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians. The Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday acquired reliever Jordan Hicks from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Elias said what their top competitors in the AL and division do at the deadline could have an impact on how the Orioles approach potential trades.
“We’re keeping an eye on what our division’s doing,” he said. “Look, we’re a game and a half up in our division, there’s a long way to go. You’re not just worrying about the Rays in second place. We’ve got three other teams, and any one of those could challenge for the division. It’s certainly part of the equation is keeping an eye on what other teams are doing as it pertains to forecasting where we’re going.”
Ahead of Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline, here are the three types of players the Orioles could target.
Starting pitchers
Elias said he “would bet heavily” that any additions at the deadline would be for pitchers.
Adding a starting pitcher, especially one who can lead the rotation, is perhaps the club’s biggest need. It was made even more so after the Orioles optioned starter Tyler Wells to Double-A on Sunday after a string of ineffective starts.
“I think it’s no secret that that would be the areas of the team where we could A. either use more depth or B. look for upgrades,” Elias said. “We’re participating in that market, and we’ll see what comes of it, but those are obviously the conversations that are first and foremost for us on the pitching side when we’re looking to bring in help.”
Without Wells, who was the Orioles’ best starting pitcher in the first half, Baltimore is without a named starter Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. That spot in the rotation will either be given to left-hander Cole Irvin or an arm the Orioles acquire at the deadline.
While Kyle Bradish has been excellent the past two months, he’s still just in his second big league season. John Means could return from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery recovery in early September, but whether he’ll be able to start games and throw 90-plus pitches remains to be seen.
For those reasons, a top-line starting pitcher is the main way the Orioles can make a splash at the deadline.
Possible options: New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander, San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell, Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen, St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty.
Relief pitchers
The back end of the Orioles’ bullpen doesn’t need help, but they do need assistance in getting to the dynamic duo of Yennier Cano and Félix Bautista.
At times this season, Baltimore’s bullpen has struggled in the middle innings. Elias has already made one move to bolster the club’s middle relief corps, adding right-hander Shintaro Fujinami from the Oakland Athletics. But that doesn’t mean the Orioles can’t add another reliever.
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“We’ve got a great back half of the bullpen, but there’s a couple of spots that are in flux,” he said. “Any team can improve the middle part of their bullpen. By definition, you can always improve the middle part of your bullpen. Obviously, we’ve got the best closer in the game right now, and relative to him, the middle spots are an area that we can look around for and we’re doing that in addition to the Fujinami trade.”
While a reliever wouldn’t be as impactful as a starter, it would also cost less for the Orioles to acquire one.
Possible options: Padres left-hander Josh Hader, Washington Nationals right-hander Kyle Finnegan, Kansas City Royals left-hander Scott Barlow, Chicago White Sox left-hander Aaron Bummer.
Outfielders
Given the injuries to center fielders Cedric Mullins and Aaron Hicks, it’s possible the Orioles could be in the market for an outfielder who can play center field.
However, Elias said the goal for Hicks and Mullins is for them to spend “a large bit of August” back with the Orioles. He said their injuries aren’t influencing how the club is handling the deadline.
“We’re not that worried,” he said. “Obviously, they’re out for a few weeks, but we’ve got [Colton] Cowser, [Ryan] McKenna, [Austin] Hays. We’re in pretty good shape.”
Possible options: Nationals’ Lane Thomas, Mets’ Mark Canha, Seattle Mariners’ Teoscar Hernández, Mets’ Tommy Pham.
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WILKES-BARRE — Dunkin’ of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania on Monday announced the launch of its first-ever community give-back program — the Dunkin’ Brew Crew: Top Pours Under 34 Program.
The program aims to recognize individuals between the ages of 18 and 34 who make or have made a remarkable impact in their communities through their contributions and entrepreneurial activities.
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 28, guests have the opportunity to nominate a deserving member of their community for a chance to receive Free Coffee for a Year and a $1,000 grant towards their initiatives.
“We are so excited to launch the first-ever Dunkin’ Brew Crew: Top Pours Under 34 Program in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania,” said Jillian Gallagher, associate field marketing manager for Dunkin’. “With this program, we are able to celebrate the young entrepreneurs and community leaders making a difference in our region.”
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 28, guests can submit nominations by visiting — dunkinbrewcrew.com — and follow the instructions to complete the registration form.
Officials said 20 grand prize winners in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania will be selected to receive Free Coffee for a Year and a $1,000 grant toward their initiatives.
To participate, guests will craft an essay of 500 words or less, expressing why they believe their nominee deserves the Dunkin’ Brew Crew Award. The winners will be selected based on the nominee’s contributions to their community, accomplishments, and why they deserve to be recognized as a change-maker.
Those recognized serve the Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania community with purpose and passion in roles ranging from bright young entrepreneurs to community leaders and change-makers.
The Dunkin’ Brew Crew: Top Pours Under 34 Program looks to celebrate the outstanding contributions of young Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania change-makers.
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Pike County thrift store focused on furry friends
ROBINSON CREEK, Ky. (WYMT) - A new thrift store in Pike County is putting all proceeds toward the paws.
Fur Real Thrift Store opened its doors in May, and it began quickly filling the Robinson Creek space with donations from the surrounding community. Founders say the mission of the space is simple: the money made in the store will be put toward animal rescue efforts, the business will serve as an open door for animal supplies, and partnerships will help provide more people with the opportunity to be animal advocates.
“We noticed there were a lot of gaps in like animal rescue attempts and causes in this area,” said co-founder Nathan Webb. “So, we were thinking, ‘Well, what can we do to do even more than what we were already doing?’”
The founders, who both lost a parent prior to opening up the store, say it was a mixture of timing and dedication that opened the doors of the space. Now, it is their unique way of being part of the solution. The duo said the store allows them to pair their love for animals with their love for antiques and thrifting.
With donations pouring in and shoppers popping by, the response has been more than the couple expected. Now, they hope to highlight the need for more animal rescue workers in the area- from a need for foster homes, to a need for animal transport workers. Co-founder Kimberly Kiser has been working with Pleasant Springs Farm Animal Rescue and Kentucky Mutts Animal Rescue for years, and she now hopes the store will help funnel some funds their way.
“There’s never enough funding and there’s just never enough people to really help out with the causes,” said Webb. “I mean, there’s so much that needs to be done, but there’s just... there’s not enough hours in the day and there’s never enough sets of hands out there.”
The couple is also partnering with East Kentucky Animal Clinic to help more people spay their pets. The duo will help pay for the cost as long as the person can get their pet to the vet and back.
“When you go to any vet, a spay is always the most expensive. So, we thought if we could start with spays,” said Kiser.
Kiser said making a difference for the area animals is only possible when people work together. She said the support of those who have been a part of the store’s journey so far has already impacted animals, and she is excited to see how that continues to evolve.
The store is open 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and it hosts an online sale on its Facebook page every week.
Anyone with donations for the store, or the animal rescues, can drop them off at the building and anyone interested in being a foster or animal transporter can contact Webb or Kiser for more information.
“It won’t solve like every problem, but it’s something, you know, and it’s something we decided was a worthwhile endeavor,” said Webb.
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WILKES-BARRE — The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry has announced that it will be working with Microsoft TechSpark to foster inclusive economic opportunity, job creation and innovation in Luzerne County.
This Fellowship represents the first time TechSpark has worked in Pennsylvania.
“The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry is thrilled to be selected as a participant,” said Shanie Mohamed, director of economic development for the Grea Microsoft TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship Program for the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry. “Through this Fellowship, we hope to build on our efforts to foster the growth, development, and digital transformation of local startups, effectively bringing more tech-based innovation to our community.
“We have always strived to better utilize technology, collaboration, and partnership to bring innovative solutions to the table to elevate our region, and this opportunity only grows our excitement for a bright future for the Northeastern Pennsylvania community.”
This effort will be supported by a Microsoft grant to fund a TechSpark Community Engagement Fellow, who will spearhead local efforts, working with local partners to grow the Luzerne County community’s start-ups.
Mohamed said Wilkes-Barre Connect, the entrepreneurial and economic development arm of the Chamber, has established itself as a hub of innovation, developing state and national solutions, validated through data and impact.
She said the organization’s goal is to ensure that all entrepreneurs, startups, and existing businesses have free access to the resources, providers, and facilities necessary to grow in the region.
Lindsay Griffin-Boylan, president and CEO of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry and Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, said the organization is proud of Mohamed for her work to bring this opportunity not only to the Chamber, but to the entire region.
“The skills and experiences that she will acquire through a national program like this will enable our organization and regional partners to better equip entrepreneurs for digital innovation and integration,” Griffin-Boylan said. “We are so excited to be able to learn so much from a powerhouse like Microsoft.”
Ahmad Ali, director of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, also praised the selection of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry (CBI)’s for the TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship Program.
“This exemplifies the innovative and forward-thinking approach of the CBI’s leadership team’s continual growth in our region,” Ali said. “The training and resources gained from this program will allow us to better support our entire business community, as they grow and evolve digitally, especially our small and start-up businesses.”
Mohamed said Connect thrives on the ability to leverage a regional network to align innovation, strategies, and resources that meet the needs of the business community.
Mohamed added that Connect’s focus is to provide businesses with streamlined processes to request services, including business plan assistance, financing, workforce solutions, transportation strategies, academic-industry partnerships, internship programs, mindset and exploration, and more.
“Since we launched TechSpark in 2017, we’ve helped communities secure more than $125 million in funding and helped create thousands of jobs,” said Kate Behncken, corporate vice president, Microsoft Philanthropies. “By expanding TechSpark to all 50 states, we hope to continue our hyper-local, partner-driven work to help communities realize the potential of technology and foster greater economic opportunity.”
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the expansion of its TechSpark program to tackle digital inclusion in four focus areas: digital access, digital skills, computer science education, and digital transformation with local based organizations.
Since its inception in 2017, TechSpark has helped its eight communities secure more than $125 million in community funding, skill 55,000 people, and create 3,300 jobs.
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It is hardly news that Luzerne County Children and Youth has had a lot of problems, for quite a few years. Every time it seems one issue is fixed, something else comes up. The most recent egregious case: Joanne Van Saun’s resignation in 2021 as director following criminal charges over failing to investigate child abuse and neglect allegations.
The state Department of Human Services downgraded the agency to a provisional license — sadly, not for the first time. A similar downgrade was imposed in September 2015 and not reversed until April 2017 — perhaps ironically, this happened under Van Saun’s leadership as director, a job she got in March of 2016.
The agency has suffered from chronic staff shortages and morale problems, made worse by the Van Saun charges. In fairness, part of that has long been because the state and county are often unwilling or unable to provide enough money to draw and keep the people needed in this often difficult and emotionally draining work.
But we worry that the agency’s biggest problem stems from the recurring bad news. No matter how many things go right, no matter how many cases are handled compassionately and effectively, history suggests another big failure is waiting in the wings.
A Monday page one story by veteran county reporter Jennifer Learn Andes offered grounds for cautious optimism. It recounted a simple addition to Wilkes-Barre’s weekly Farmers Market: A table with crayons, toys and informational brochures. Representatives from C&Y and its volunteer citizen advisory board sat nearby, ready to talk to anyone who might stop.
“Things at the agency have been improving,” Advisory Board Chairman Joshua Wilder said, “and this was a small first step in getting both the board and the agency out into the community.”
Wilder and others said they are seeing a turnaround at the agency, and gave most of the credit to Katrina Gownley, C&Y administrator since February.
“We made a lot of progress, more rapidly than I thought,” Wilder said, “and Katrina is going a long way to change the agency.”
Gownley was praised for having an open-door policy, for embracing transparency, and for meeting regularly with staff to share information and ideas. Wilder said she also makes sure caseworkers have sufficient time — and administrator help, if needed — to complete paperwork.
Recently appointed Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has been participating in advisory board meetings, and said there is proof that things are changing for the better in staff numbers: A year ago the agency was short 61 caseworkers. That deficit has been whittled to 41. “That shows me that we’re moving in the right direction, and I think a lot of it has to do with Katrina,” Crocamo said.
Advisory board member Eileen Song also offered a modestly upbeat view. “We’re observing a difference in morale,” she said. “We’re not where we need to be yet, but we’re making a lot of progress.”
For her own part, Gownley expressed a simple, pragmatic approach to her job. “There’s no hiding anything. It’s about being very honest, and open and ethical. … I think that’s how you solve problems — you talk to people. Don’t run away from them or ignore them.”
We praise her early successes, we wish her luck, and we encourage other’s in charge of public service agencies to embrace her philosophy.
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Cowboy Caviar Recipe
- 3 Roma tomatoes diced
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 oz black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups frozen sweet corn thawed
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed, diced into very small pieces
- ⅓ cup Cilantro finely chopped
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh preferred
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
- Combine tomatoes, avocado, onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, pepper, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Toss/stir well so that ingredients are well-combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour dressing over other ingredients and stir/toss very well.
- Keep refrigerated. If not serving immediately, be sure to toss/stir well before serving.
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Multiple people have been taken to the hospital following a commercial fire in Chandler, according to authorities.
The Chandler Police Department said roadways are closed near 56th Street and Chandler Boulevard, and 56th and Galveston streets as crews battle the fire.
Eastbound and westbound traffic are shut down in the area, according to police.
Police are asking everyone to stay out of the area.
Crews from Chandler, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Guadalupe are currently working on extinguishing a commercial fire, police said.
Sky12 footage shows fire crews spraying water over a large hole in the roof of a commercial building in the area.
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WASHINGTON — Actor Angus Cloud, known for his role in HBO's "Euphoria," has died. He was 25.
Cloud's publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given. TMZ first reported the news.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."
The actor's death comes shortly after his father's death. Cloud had recently posted a picture of his father on Instagram with the caption "Miss you breh."
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
The official Instagram account for the HBO show posted a tribute to Cloud on Monday night.
"We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud," the post read. "He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."
Cloud hadn't acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting director Jennifer Venditti noticed him. Series creator Sam Levinson made him the co-star of the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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PHOENIX — Drew Petzing is maybe the smartest offensive coordinator in the league. A degree in economics, assistant at Harvard and Yale, and 10-years on the job training in the NFL. The first-time play callers knows how to make decision.
"In the past, it wasn't my decision to make, and I had to live with it. And now, I get to do it. So that's been a lot of fun," Petzing said. "It certainly comes with a lot of responsibility, which I don't take lightly. But I got a great group of guys around me that I can lean on to help me do my job players and coaches included. So it's, it's really been a lot of fun."
Petzing said players are picking up the new system quickly. While coaches have been tight-lipped on the scheme, players have hinted at a more run-heavy offense. So what’s their identity?
"I think the big thing and I've certainly preached this to the room is we're going to do whatever we need to do to score one more point than the opponent," he said. "And I know that's simple. But that's, you know, that's running the ball 100 times or if it's throwing 100 times. And to do that, generally, you're going to build it around your best players."
So how does it work installing a new offense when your star quarterback can’t practice? Kyler Murray is still out recovering from ACL surgery. Murray is on the field daily, standing behind the offense, talking with teammates, watching every rep and listening to the coaches on the walkie talkie.
"Yeah, I think he's done a really nice job of that. I think it's a tough dynamic because he can't get the reps right," Petzing said. "And he can't always be out there when when he likes to be. But he is doing a great job in the meeting room of trying to conceptualize and verbalize and ask questions."
Petzing has experience getting a QB ready without practicing. He went through a similar situation last year when he was the quarterbacks coach in Cleveland. Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for the first 11 game. So how long will it take Murray to get up-to-speed once he can practice?
"The reality of being hit, the speed of the game, all those things, the emotion of the game. There's no way to simulate it perfectly," he said. "So yes, certainly, we have to be prepared for some rust, I think he needs to be prepared and he is just having talked to me. He's been great about that. And I think it's something you try to work through now. Like you talk about it. Now you discuss it now and you prepare for it as best you can. And then you go out there and see where it's at."
Both Murray and veteran quarterback Colt McCoy have had a hand in developing the offense. Petzing said the offense will be tailored to whatever quarterback is out there. McCoy is expected to be the starter until Murray returns.
"He's played a lot of football, and nothing we're going to do is going to wildly revolutionize or change the game of football on day one. And so having his experience having his understanding as a teammate, as a leader, as a quarterback, I think it's valuable for that room," Petzing said. I think it's valuable for the offense and it's valuable for me."
A big noticeable difference this season, the return of the huddle and the quarterback being under center.
"I think the biggest thing in this league is if you get predictable, you become easy to defend. I think coaches and players at this point are smart enough, have enough tape and enough evidence that if they know what you're doing, they're going to make it pretty hard on you," he said. "So that's going to be a big emphasis for us as we get into September."
A lot has been made of the new culture set by new GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon. Petzing and Gannon have been friend for a while, both starting their NFL coaching careers in Minnesota.
"He has not changed at all. He's the same person he was when we were assistants and terms of the way he approaches his day, the way he interacts with the staff," Petzing said about Gannon. "What he asked from us, he's been a lot of fun to work with. And certainly don't want to let him down in terms of the way we do things."
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CHICAGO -- Angus Cloud, a young actor best known for his role in the drama "Euphoria," has died, his family announced in a statement to CNN on Monday.
He was 25.
SEE ALSO: Paul Reubens, comedian who portrayed iconic Pee-wee Herman character, dies at 70
"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence," they wrote.
"We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone," his family added. "We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss."
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Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.”
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.
“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — Officials have released more details and confirmed the identity of a 6-year-old boy who drowned in Geneva County.
Geneva County Coroner Donny Adkinson has identified the boy as Brantley Griffin.
According to Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms, Griffin was at a birthday party with around 70 other children at J&J’s Place at the Springs, a campground and spring-fed pool in Coffee Springs, when he went missing around 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
Helms said the family last saw Griffin in a playground, and it was initially believed he was somewhere in the woods surrounding the campgrounds or possibly abducted.
Before deputies arrived, several staff members and family members had searched the immediate surrounding woods, and an extended search began at around 3:30 p.m.
Shortly after 6:00 p.m., Griffin’s body was found by divers in the water of the spring-fed pool, according to Sheriff Helms.
During a press conference Monday morning, Sheriff Helms said Griffin had been wearing a flotation device throughout the day, but when he was found, he did not have any on.
Griffin’s body will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy.
Alabama State Bureau of Investigation, Coffee Springs Fire and Rescue, Bellwood Fire and Rescue, and Geneva Fire and Rescue aided in the ground search. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office provided drones. Houston County Sheriff’s Office and Opp Fire and Rescue provided divers for the water search.
Stay with WDHN News as we bring you the latest developments.
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CHICAGO -- Angus Cloud, a young actor best known for his role in the drama "Euphoria," has died, his family announced in a statement to CNN on Monday.
He was 25.
SEE ALSO: Paul Reubens, comedian who portrayed iconic Pee-wee Herman character, dies at 70
"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence," they wrote.
"We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone," his family added. "We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss."
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Despite heat, weekend festival sees “record crowd”
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Despite the hot and humid weather Northeast Arkansas experienced over the weekend, a popular festival is reporting a record crowd.
The Cave City Watermelon Festival took place July 27-29 in Cave City.
The festival featured watermelon sampling, live entertainment, and more.
Event organizers say thousands flocked to the area to make it a record year for attendance.
“People just came to the park in record numbers. This was absolutely a record-breaking year. I would say easily a record-breaking year. I would say easily on Friday night and Saturday night, we had up to 15,000 people in the park,” Festival Committee Chairwoman Julie Johnson said.
Johnson added the festival wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the community.
“They’ve always said it takes a village to raise a child. It takes a Cave City to have the Cave City Watermelon Festival. Cave City has the greatest people in the world, and I think that was evident this weekend,” Johnson added.
Despite a strong thunderstorm ending Saturday evening’s concert early, Johnson said the festival went off without a hitch.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Before his death, Paul Reubens had finished a memoir chronicling his life, his career and his famous character Pee-wee Herman.
Reubens, an actor and comedian known for his decades-long portrayal of Herman in both movies, television and on Broadway, completed a first draft of his memoir, publicist Kelly Bush Novack confirmed to CBS 42. Reubens died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer.
“He finished a first draft,” Novack said in a statement. “We are hoping it will be published posthumously.”
Reubens, best known for the movie “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and the TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” had been working on the book for years.
“I’ve been making notes and writing down ideas for a few years already,” Reubens told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2020. “I wrote all my funniest stories first and then moved on to more serious stuff. I’ve certainly lived an interesting life, met lots of amazing people and had all kinds of incredible experiences and opportunities.”
Without giving much detail about the memoir, Reubens told the Journal Sentinel that he had plenty of stories to tell.
“I’ve been smart and intuitive,” Reubens said. “Happy, sad, low and elated. I’ve learned many things and feel like I’ve become wise. I have very few regrets. And above all, I’ve been wonderfully blessed and lucky. I have a fantastic book in me and I’m excited to finish it and then play myself in the movie version!”
While promoting his Pee-wee Herman tour in 2020, Reubens went on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” where he was asked how much of the book would be about him and how much would be about his beloved character.
“Well, you know, it’s about both of us,” Reubens said. “But I have to say when I’m writing it, I get all confused with which story and who I am in each story… I love this story.”
“It sounds like you might need to see a psychiatrist is really what it sounds like,” Kimmel joked.
“Yes, it really does,” Reubens said.
No publisher has been announced for the memoir.
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- The calendar is turning to August, Prime Day is in our rearview, but back-to-school sales are starting to heat up.
Other than backpacks and pencils, what are the best buys? 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda has some great tips and details on a tax-free holiday that will save you some big bucks.
You may have not even gone on vacation yet, but summer is already on sale. So don't sweat it because deals heat up in August.
It's time to fire up a discounted grill and cool down with a new air conditioner or fan, on clearance at discount stores like Ollies, which also offers blow-out sales on ceramic pottery, patio furniture, and outdoor cushions.
The best time to buy a mattress is during major holidays, but at local chain PC Richard and Son, they're leaking those Labor Day sales by the end of August.
Major brand beds and bases will be marked down with a price guarantee, which means if what you purchase drops lower within a month, you'll always get the lowest price.
Ask for discounts on floor displays -- bulky deck chairs, umbrellas, and grills will need to clear off the sales floor soon.
Mini retro fridges in fun summer colors are slashed by $50 and are perfect for a dorm room.
Another great way to save money is to shop at a store in a state that has a tax holiday. In New Jersey, it is August 26 - September 4.
Connecticut's tax-free week runs August 20-26.
New Yorkers don't get a tax break so they should shop out of the Empire State for no taxes on certain computers and other electronic tech, printers, office supplies, books, and school stuff, plus, recreational sports equipment and more.
Score new luggage at the end of this month, which is always the best time of the whole year to buy new bags. That's because travel season is over and retailers both online and in-store are looking to move product.
Make sure to search for promo codes. Brands like Royce and Rocket offer to get you back to school for 15% off its unique luggage with a shelving system.
Just don't get carried away with new indoor furniture, big-screen TVs and phones, and kitchen gadgets which are best buys for Black Friday.
Stick with breezy summer clothing and accessories on sale and you'll be able to beat the heat and stock up for way less.
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Memphis police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school, authorities say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building.
Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe said the suspect, whose identity has not been released, approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South around 12:20 p.m. He fired several shots and then left in a maroon truck.
“Thankfully, that school had a great safety procedure and process in place and avoided anyone being harmed or injured at that scene,” Crowe said.
Officers soon located the suspect’s vehicle “shortly after that,” Crowe said, adding that officers then shot the suspect after he exited the truck with a firearm in hand. The suspect was sent to a hospital where he is in critical condition.
It was not immediately clear if school was in session.
When asked if law enforcement believe the shooting was a hate crime, Crowe said officers were still on the scene and collecting information.
“It’s way too early for that. Again, we’re very early in this investigation,” Crowe said.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now handling the case.
Oscar Gomez said two of his teenage children were outside their house when the man was shot in their neighborhood. They told him about the shooting when he arrived home from work, he said.
“They heard the shooting and they threw themselves on the floor trying to protect themselves,” said Gomez, 39.
U.S. Rep. Seve Cohen, whose district includes Memphis, said in a statement that he was “shocked” to hear about the incident at the school and noted that acts of “violent antisemitism” are on the rise across the country.
Monday’s shooting comes nearly four months after a shooter opened fire at a private Christian school in Nashville and killed six people, including three nine-year-old children. That tragedy has sparked closer scrutiny of Tennessee’s relaxed gun laws and renewed calls to strengthen security at both public and private schools across the state.
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Kimberlee Kruesi contributed to this report from Nashville, Tennessee.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Hip-hop superstar Cardi B drew attention on social media over a video showing her lashing out during a Las Vegas performance after someone threw a drink at her while she was onstage.
Video circulated online over the weekend after a TikTok user posted footage of the incident at Drai’s Beachclub on the Las Vegas Strip.
The clip shows the hip-hop performer onstage during the event when someone in the audience hurls liquid, splashing the rapper. Cardi B can be seen retaliating by throwing her microphone into the audience in the direction from which the liquid was launched.
According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a woman came into a police station on Sunday to report a “battery.” She told officers that she had been struck by an item thrown from the stage on Saturday. Police said the incident had been documented, but no arrest or citations had been issued.
It’s unclear if that woman, who has not been identified, threw the drink at Cardi B.
The event made waves on social media as many excoriated the person who threw the liquid. They compared the situation to similar events that have happened in recent weeks: Bebe Rexha suffered a black eye after being struck by a cellphone, country singer Kelsea Ballerini was hit in the face by a bracelet, rapper Sexyy Red ended a show early when fans refused to stop throwing water bottles on stage, a fan threw their mother’s ashes at Pink while she was performing, Ava Max was slapped while performing in Los Angeles, and Harry Styles was hit in the eye with an object during a Houston performance.
Others noted humorously that although Cardi B had thrown her microphone, her song “Bodak Yellow” – and her recorded vocals – continued uninterrupted.
“The song didn’t stop. Y’all listening to an iPad,” said one X (formerly known as Twitter) user.
There was no indication if charges would be filed in the Cardi B incident.
Cardi B recently completed 15 days of community service in New York after pleading guilty to multiple charges filed against her following a 2018 fight at a strip club in Queens.
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (WABC) -- The family of a disabled teenager from New Jersey is fighting not one, but two airlines after they say the boy's custom wheelchair was totaled on a recent trip to Spain.
Jonathan Lengel's family says they took every step necessary to ensure the $40,000 chair wasn't treated like any other piece of luggage.
They say they taped an instruction sheet to the wheelchair, clearly stating it should never be put on its side, but that's how it showed up on the conveyor belt when they arrived back at the airport in New York.
"It's my legs and when I had to leave it at the airport it felt like I was leaving part of my body behind," Jonathan said.
The wheelchair is custom-built for the17-year-old and he depends on it for his independence. It is custom-built for his body.
He's an actor who has appeared in two movies and had been in Spain for a college music program.
Jonathan and his family say they booked the roundtrip flight through American Airlines.
During the initial flight to Madrid on an American Airlines plane, they say the cushion for his chair was damaged.
Then when they flew home from Madrid on an Iberia plane, they found that the wheelchair was on its side, soaking wet from being left out in the rain and had been badly damaged.
Jonathan's father, Mark, said several large pieces of the wheelchair had broken off including the cover for the main circuit breaker.
"It's the equivalent of a car being in a very high-impact crash and a flood," Mark said.
"It's about 6 p.m. in Spain, it's summertime, and it's going to be difficult to answer you in time. We will write back with any information we can find out," Iberia said in a statement.
American Airlines saysthey are responsible only for the chair seat cushion damaged when the family flew in an American plane to Madrid.
"A member of our team has reached out to apologize and ensure their device is fully repaired," American Airlines said in a statement.
The family says that getting another custom chair will take at least six months and they still don't know who will pay for it.
"I'm very beside myself because like, that's been my legs," Jonathan said.
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Missouri governor rejects mercy plea from man set to be executed for killing 6-year-old girl
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has denied a clemency request from a man scheduled to be executed for the 2002 death of a 6-year-old girl in St. Louis County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that the state will proceed with this week’s planned execution of a man who abducted and killed a 6-year-old girl nearly two decades ago, though the man’s attorneys are still pressing claims he is mentally incompetent.
Johnny Johnson, 45, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening for the July 26, 2022, fatal beating of Casey Williamson in her St. Louis County hometown of Valley Park.
Johnson's attorneys have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the execution. They also asked that Parson grant clemency — reducing Johnson's sentence to life in prison — while asserting that Johnson's mental illness has left him incapable of understanding the connection between his actions and his execution.
Parson denied the clemency request. He noted that a variety of courts — including the original trial judge and 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just days ago — have thus far rejected Johnson's incompetency claims.
“Johnny Johnson’s crime is one of the most horrific murders that has come across my desk,” Parson said in a statement. “Casey was an innocent young girl who bravely fought Johnson until he took her life."
Parson, a former sheriff, said he received “countless letters in the last few weeks seeking justice for Casey” and hopes that carrying out the execution “may provide some closure for Casey's loved ones.”
In a clemency petition, Johnson's attorneys said that Casey's father, Ernie Williamson, opposes the death penalty.
But other relatives urged the governor to let the execution go forward.
Casey's great aunt, Della Steele, sent a message to Parson emphasizing that Johnson could have turned back at any point but instead chose to abduct, assault and kill Casey and then literally covered up his crime. The grief from Casey's death led to destructive events in the lives of other family members, she wrote in the message, which she shared with The Associated Press.
“Please stand strong beside Casey,” Steele wrote. “Remove this threat from our presence. Send the message that it is not okay to terrorize and murder a child.”
Casey's mother had been best friends in childhood with Johnson's older sister and had even helped babysit him. When Johnson showed up at a barbecue, Casey's family let him sleep on a couch in the same house where they were spending the night.
In the morning, however, Johnson lured the girl out of the home to an abandoned glass factory, even carrying her on his shoulders on the walk. When he tried to sexually assault her, Casey screamed and tried to break free, according to court documents. He killed her with a brick and a large rock, then washed off in the nearby Meramec River. Johnson confessed to the crimes that same day.
After a search involving first responders and volunteers, Casey’s body was found in a pit not too far from her home, buried beneath rocks and debris.
At Johnson’s trial, defense lawyers presented testimony showing that he had stopped taking his schizophrenia medication and was acting strangely in the days before the slaying.
Johnson would be the fourth person executed this year in Missouri, and the 16th nationally.
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President Biden overturned a decision from the Trump administration to relocate the temporary headquarters of Space Command to Alabama, deciding instead to keep the base in Colorado.
The decision was made because Biden believes keeping the HQ in Colorado Springs, rather than relocating it to Huntsville, would maintain stability and not impact readiness, according to a senior U.S. official.
The senior administration official said Biden consulted with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and other military leaders before deciding to keep the base in Colorado permanently.
Gen. James Dickinson, the head of Space Command, also helped to convince Biden to not relocate the base, according to the Associated Press.
U.S. Space Command headquarters is set to achieve “full operational capability” at Colorado Springs later this month, according to the senior administration official.
The official said moving the headquarters to Alabama would force a transition process that does not allow the new base to open until the mid-2030’s.
“The President found that risk unacceptable, especially given the challenges we may face in the space domain during this critical time period,” the official said. “Locating Headquarters U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs ensures peak readiness in the space domain for our nation during a critical period.”
Biden’s reversal is likely to spark the fury of Alabama Republicans who have for months feared the administration would scrap the relocation plan.
Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers (R), the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has been investigating the delay behind the relocation plan, which was first put in motion when Space Command was resurrected in 2019.
Former President Trump’s decision to temporarily establish a headquarters in Colorado and relocate Space Command to Alabama was criticized as a political choice based upon a more favorable constituency in the Yellowhammer state.
Since coming into office, the Biden administration ordered reviews of the decision, none of which found anything improper in Trump’s decision, though they found the former president could have followed better practices in the process.
The delayed relocation reached new heights over the spring when NBC News reported the Biden administration was considering scrapping the relocation plan because of restrictive abortion laws in Alabama.
Rogers and other Alabama Republicans objected to any such plan, saying Huntsville, also known as Rocket City, was selected based on its merits and in a fair process, while pointing to the reviews that found nothing improper.
The House version of the annual defense bill that passed earlier this month includes provisions that slash funding for the Air Force Secretary until the administration makes a final decision. It’s unclear whether Rogers will be satisfied with a reversal.
Other Alabama politicians, including Gov. Kay Ivey (R), quickly blasted the the decision as political. Alabama overwhelmingly voted for Trump in the 2020 election and has two GOP senators, while Colorado voted for Biden and has two Democratic senators.
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said the base Redstone Arsenal in Alabama was the correct location based on its merits, arguing “Biden has irresponsibly decided to yank a military decision out of the Air Force’s hands in the name of partisan politics.”
“The President’s blatant prioritization of partisan political considerations at the expense of our national security, military modernization, and force readiness is a disservice and a dishonor to his oath of office as our nation’s Commander-in-Chief,” she said in a statement.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby reiterated during an interview with CNN on Monday that the president’s decision was entirely due to national security considerations, pointing specifically to the rising threat from China.
“This was really a decision based on one thing and one thing only for a president and that was operational readiness,” Kirby said. “He took the inputs of many leaders across the Department of Defense that when it came down to it, he believes that it’s in the best national security interest of the country if we leave Space Command in Colorado.”
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennett (D) joined officials from his state in celebrating Biden’s decision.
“Over the past two and half years, we have repeatedly made the case that the Trump administration’s decision to relocate U.S. Space Command was misguided,” the senator wrote on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Today’s decision restores integrity to the Pentagon’s basing process and sends a strong message that national security and the readiness of our Armed Forces drive our military decisions,” he added.
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Pilot injured after banner plane crashes into ocean near beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) – Officials are investigating after a banner plane crashed onto a South Carolina beach.
WMBF reports the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were called to look into the crash which occurred at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Myrtle Beach.
Cpl. Chris Starling with the Myrtle Beach Police Department said the pilot of the single-engine PA-18 was the only person on board. He was able to get out of the plane safely.
According to officials, witnesses said bystanders rushed to the crash site to help the pilot get out after the plane hit the water.
Witness Sue Boyd told WMBF she and another woman both called 911 after seeing the crash.
“The banner plane was all of a sudden going down super fast and then it just hit the water and went under. A bunch of civilians came and sprang into action into the water,” she said.
First responders treated the pilot, who was then taken to the hospital. He is expected to recover from his injuries.
The plane was removed from the surf via tow truck around 4 p.m. Crews removed the plane’s wings to properly load the aircraft.
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FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in Fairfield Monday afternoon.
According to police, they were shot near 40th Place in Fairfield. One of the victims was taken to UAB Hospital while the other was taken to Children’s of Alabama.
No arrests have been made. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Public with mixed feelings after ArDOT announces new speed enforcement devices
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - An Arkansas law looking to put a stop to speeding in work zones takes effect Aug. 1.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation released images of a new device to be used in work zones on interstates to try and combat speeding.
ArDOT said the device can use radar to detect speed, then send information to an officer sitting down the road.
The officer can use the camera’s information to issue a driver a warning or citation.
Lawrence County Sheriff Tony Waldrupe said he’s seen firsthand how dangerous work zones can be and is glad to see new technology to help make the zones a little safer.
“We’ve had some situations before where workers were injured or fatally killed,” Sheriff Waldrupe said. “Any kind of equipment that will protect the highway workers, I’m in favor of.”
Waldrupe hopes the new equipment will encourage drivers to slow down.
“You have to realize this is their work area, and a lot of times they’ve got traffic cones or maybe orange barrels that separate them from a moving vehicle, and if that moving vehicle is moving at a high rate of speed, it could be disastrous,” he added.
The new device is receiving pushback, as some drivers feel it violates their rights.
“I believe it’s a violation of our 4th amendment constitutional right,” said Randolph County Citizen Hampton Owens.
Hampton Owens explained he believes an officer should be next to the equipment for an officer to issue a citation.
“I don’t think it’s right for any law enforcement agency to set up a radar without an officer being present to be able to visualize it with their own eyes the speed that is going on,” Owens said.
Brad Smithee, District 10 Engineer with ArDOT, said the new devices could be used on interstate work zones in Northeast Arkansas very soon.
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(KTLA) – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of a body inside a 55-gallon drum in Malibu Lagoon on Monday.
A park worker first saw the drum floating by the Pacific Coast Highway bridge Sunday night but didn’t think much of it at the time, a spokesperson for the L.A. County Fire Department told Nexstar’s KTLA.
When lifeguards arrived at work Monday morning, they saw the drum in the lagoon and tried to pull it out at which point they discovered the body inside, officials said.
No information about the victim was immediately known.
KTLA helicopter footage showed the black plastic drum standing upright in shallow water and the beach appeared to be closed for the investigation.
Late last spring, a body was found in a barrel in Nevada’s Lake Mead. Authorities said the body may have been there for four decades but have not yet identified the victim, despite identifying other bodies that appeared due to receding water levels.
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Everyone knows you can never have too many shoes. We'll always find an occasion to buy a new pair, and luckily, Nordstrom Rack is having a New Balance flash sale right now! You can score up to 65% off on these classic sneakers within the next two days.
Nordstrom Rack always has great bargains on top brands, but the spotlight goes to this classic footwear brand. New Balance mixes comfort and style with their shoes so you can feel good and look good while you're on your feet the whole day. They have so many kinds of shoes from an everyday sneaker to breathable running shoes to slide sandals. The New Balance style is so iconic that you just have to grab a pair.
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This sneaker is a great lightweight, breathable, and supportive shoe that's perfect for working out or those who are constantly on their feet.
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Everyone needs a good pair of slides in their life. Get these ones for a fun touch of color only for $20.
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Add a new pair of sneakers to your collection with the New Balance 5740's that have a cool and classic colorblocking design.
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These sneakers are perfect for working out, taking a stroll, or any activity that requires a little more support, comfort, and breathability for your feet. You can get these shoes in three colors.
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These sneakers are going to be your next well-loved, everyday shoe. The 574's have a classic, colorblocked look with a cushioned design for all-day comfort.
'813' Walking Shoe
Who doesn't love a trusty ol' white sneaker? Not only can these walking shoes look good with a ton of outfits, they have a removable insole with "motion-control construction" that supports your foot with every stride.
Looking for more sales to shop today? Check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for the best deals on anything from fashion to beauty to home from top brands.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department arrested a driver after a Monday afternoon chase.
According to BPD, officers were aware of a stolen ATV from the east precinct area. Around 1:33 p.m., a south precinct officer noticed the stolen ATV and attempted to make a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop.
A chase ensued that ended at the intersection of Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd and 45th Street North. The driver was taken into custody and no one was injured in the chase.
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Stop by and see HankFM and Mindy at Ale Emporium Greenwood on 8/5 from 9pm-10pm for a chance to win tickets to the Verizon 200!
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An extreme sports enthusiast has lost his life while performing a dangerous stunt.
Remi Lucidi, who documented himself scaling tall structures around the world on his Remi Engima Instagram account, reportedly died on July 27 after falling from the 68th floor of a skyscraper in Hong Kong, according to Sky News. He was 30.
The French daredevil was last seen knocking on a window from the outside of a penthouse suite, startling a maid inside the high-rise, per the South China Morning Post. The maid then called police, who arrived to find Lucidi's body at a nearby patio along with his identification and a video camera containing footage of extreme sports, according to the publication.
Authorities told the local outlet that Lucidi gained entry after telling a security guard that he was there to visit a friend on the 40th floor. He proceeded to enter an elevator, with surveillance footage capturing him arriving on the 49th floor. From there, police said the stunt influencer made his way to the top floor, where a door was found to have been forced open.
News of Lucidi's death comes a week after the stunt influencer shared a photo of the Hong Kong skyline on his Instagram. His account also features recent selfies snapped while dangling from buildings in Dubai, Bulgaria and Ukraine.
One of Lucidi's final posts showed him climbing up a tall tower in Bulgaria with no safety gear on. He captioned the July 16 image, "Life is too short to chase unicorns."
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Alfredas kicks off the week all the entertainment you need to know via the Russ Parr Morning Show.
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Health hubs coming to Detroit schools to help students stay in class, address health needs
The hubs will be at Cody, Osborn, Mumford, Henry Ford, Central, Western, Denby, Pershing, East English Village at Finney, Southeastern, Northwestern and Martin Luther King Jr.
Detroit — Detroit Public Schools Community District is launching health hubs inside 12 schools to address behavioral, physical and dental needs that might otherwise send students home from school or keep them from coming to class altogether.
On Monday, Nikolai Vittti, DPSCD superintendent, announced the district has received $4.5 million in funding from several organizations to launch the clinics at schools that already have existing school-based health centers or clinics.
Services that will be available at the hubs goes beyond what existing clinics offer, including basic health care, such as physicals and check-ins with a nurse; mental health services for children and families; dental care; family resource centers services offering help with evictions, paying energy bills and legal services; and a food pantry.
"All these problems are barriers that lead children to be chronically absent and children to miss school," Vitti said. "When students are absent less than nine times in a school year, they are anywhere from three to five times more likely to be at or above grade level performers in reading and math or to be college ready at the high school level."
Vitti said there are many factors that get in the way of children being successful — a stomachache that sends a child home, a child who is hungry or a child who needs support from a therapist.
"We know that academic growth and consistent attendance require our students and families to be healthy and stable," Vitti said. "This is another step to ensure our students and families are able to access the support they need through their neighborhood school in alignment with the District's strategic plan's whole-child commitment."
To fund the health hubs, which will be open to students and their families, the district is receiving $2.7 million from Ballmer Group, $750,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, $550,000 from The Kresge Foundation and $500,000 from The Children's Foundation.
The hubs — at Cody, Osborn, Mumford, Henry Ford, Central, Western, Denby, Pershing, East English Village at Finney, Southeastern, Northwestern and Martin Luther King Jr. high schools — will support students and families with their health needs and in turn improve school attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism.
The first five hubs will open this school year at Central/Durfee, East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney, Osborn, Southeastern and Western.
Each of the hubs will provide additional wrap-around support services for the whole child and family, in addition to the school-based health centers or clinics at each site, DPSCD officials said.
Hubs will also offer after-school programs, basic needs resources, parent and caregiver engagement and services, and other resources ranging from legal aid to housing counseling.
The funding supports a full-time coordinator position for each health hub, who will provide case management, referral and navigation services to students, families and neighbors to help them access to critical services. Coordinators will also be responsible for enhancing each school site's connectivity with the broader community around it.
DPSCD's K-12 student enrollment for the upcoming school year is projected to remain at 48,200 students across 106 schools. The district is projecting a 335-student increase in preschool with an additional 20 new classrooms next school year. Overall district enrollment is about 2,000 less than pre-pandemic levels, officials said.
Vitti said DPSCD raised its average daily attendance to 82% last school year, the highest it's ever been, but that the district still struggles with chronic absenteeism — defined as missing more than 18 days of school in a year.
Last school year 68% of students were chronically absent. The year before, 77% were.
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Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.”
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.
“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — UPDATE: Corey Cole Jr has been found safe.
The Birmingham Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding an 11-year-old runaway.
According to BPD, Corey Cole Jr. was last seen in the 2900 block of 22nd PIace West on Monday. He’s five feet tall and was last seen wearing a red shirt with a white logo, checkered blue and white pants and black shark-style slides.
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Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.”
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.
“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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In Elon Musk‘s ever-changing vision to alter the state of X, formerly known as Twitter, he’s ruffling feathers again.
This time it’s got nothing to do with changing the name or adding a limit to viewing tweets, but an account he’s reinstated.
Kanye West is back.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk reinstated the embattled rapper’s account under the pretense that he steers clear of using any antisemitic or any other hateful language.
West not only got his account back but he’s also got a golden check mark next to his name. However, before thinking Ye got some sort of special treatment, Twitter’s Help Center reserves the badge and other small profile changes for special accounts like brands, which it views Ye’s profile as.
“Any organization that purchases a subscription to Verified Organizations will receive a gold checkmark and square avatar if they are a business or non-profit, or a grey checkmark and square avatar if they are a governmental or multilateral organization,” the page reads.
The end of West’s ban comes about eight months after his account was pulled for antisemitic rhetoric. In December he tweeted a picture of a swastika inside the Star of David and prior to that he tweeted, “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On Jewish People.”
Musk touts himself as a “free speech absolutist” but even he clearly has his limits as to what hate gets spewed on Twitter after he purchased the company for $44 billion in 2022. He gave Ye chances, but he continued to violate his wishes.
“I tried my best. Despite that, he again violated our rule against incitement to violence,” he said of the rapper at the time.
See how social media’s reacting to Musk renaming Twitter to X below.
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Hunter Biden sold 'illusion of access' to his father, former business partner tells Congress
Washington – Hunter Biden's former business partner insisted in testimony to Congress Monday that President Joe Biden was never directly involved in their financial dealings, though Hunter would often put his famous father on speakerphone to impress clients and business associates.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee conducted a more than-five hour interview with Devon Archer as part of its expanding congressional inquiry into the Biden family businesses as the GOP explores a potential impeachment inquiry into the president.
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers inside the closed-door interview said Archer testified that over the span of 10 years, Hunter Biden put his father on the phone around 20 times while in the company of associates but “never once spoke about any business dealings.”
New York Rep. Dan Goldman, who was representing Democrats inside the room, told reporters after the interview that Archer testified that Hunter sold the “illusion of access” to his father by taking credit for things his father did as vice president that he had no part in.
But Rep. Andy Biggs, a Republican member of the Oversight Committee, came out of the interview saying that testimony implicated the president directly. “I think we should do an impeachment inquiry,” the Arizona lawmaker told reporters.
Biggs, reading from his notes, said Archer testified that the Ukrainian gas company “Burisma would have gone out of business sooner if the Biden brand had not been invoked. People would be intimidated to legally mess with Burisma because of the Biden family brand."
Archer, who served with Hunter Biden on the board of Burisma, has been seen by Republicans as a key witness in their search to directly connect the president to his son's various international business transactions.
Rep. James Comer, the GOP chairman of Oversight Committee, issued a subpoena to Archer in June, saying he “played a significant role in the Biden family’s business deals abroad, including but not limited to China, Russia, and Ukraine." He said Archer's testimony would be critical to the committee's investigation.
Republicans have focused much attention on an unverified tip to the FBI that alleged a bribery scheme involving Joe Biden when he was vice president. The claim, which first emerged in 2019, was that Biden pressured Ukraine to fire its top prosecutor in order to stop an investigation into Burisma, the oil-and-gas company where Hunter Biden was on the board.
Democrats on the committee, including Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, the ranking minority member, have reiterated that the Justice Department investigated the Burisma claim when Donald Trump was president and closed the matter after eight months, finding “insufficient evidence” that it was true. Democrats have also highlighted the transcript of an interview with Mykola Zlochevsky, Burisma’s co-founder, in which he denied having any contact with Joe Biden while Hunter Biden worked for the company.
“Mr. Zlochevsky’s statements are just one of the many that have debunked the corruption allegations,” Raskin said.
On top of his relationship with Hunter Biden, who is currently facing federal tax charges, Archer has his own legal troubles stemming from a 2018 felony conviction for his role in a conspiracy to defraud a Native American tribe. That conviction was overturned later that year, but the court of appeals in New York reinstated it in 2020. His sentencing in the case has been repeatedly delayed by appeals.
Archer's appearance before lawmakers had been scheduled and canceled several times since June. Republicans suggested it was about to be delayed again after the Justice Department over the weekend asked a judge to schedule a date for Archer to surrender to prison and begin serving out his one-year sentence in the unrelated fraud case.
Republicans – led by Comer – criticized that delay, calling it an effort by the Justice Department to intimidate a witness. But the Justice Department in a follow-up memo to the court noted Archer's surrender was not imminent and asked a judge to ensure that he testified to Congress before reporting to prison.
“Mr. Archer will do what he has planned to do all along, which is to show up this morning and to honestly answer the questions that are put to him by the congressional investigators,” said Archer’s attorney, Matthew Schwartz, who is a managing partner at New York-based firm Boies Schiller Flexner.
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July’s Heat Continues into August
Excessive Heat Warnings continue into Tuesday
Monday saw high temperatures top out at 106 in some areas of Texoma with Heat Index values as high as 109. Unfortunately, it’s going to get even hotter for the start of August.
High pressure continues to strengthen over the next couple days, with the hottest temperatures of the year expected through much of this week. Skies will also remain clear, so don’t expect a break from the heat & dry until next week.
The heat dome will start moving back to the West by the end of the week. Models are starting to show some rain potential on Sunday and Monday, but confidence is still fairly low. Temperatures will start coming down ever so slightly by the end of the week, but the heat looks to stick around through much of early August.
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Strippers and Disney don’t mix, but Paul Pierce learned this the hard way.
Like many of us, the Boston Celtic legend spent much of quarantine scrolling through social media and broadcasting on Instagram Live as we were all simultaneously stuck inside.
However, Pierce went a bit too far during one IG live session where he was with a bunch of friends playing poker with scantily clad women in the background.
It led to him getting fired from his ESPN sports analyst gig, and he recently spoke to Lance Armstrong and Tinashe on an episode of Fox’s Stars on Mars about the incident.
“I was at my boy’s birthday party, we was playing poker, and there was girls just there dancing and alcohol — a lot of alcohol,” Pierce said. “It was a big old controversy.”
Pierce clarifies that he wasn’t actually doing anything illegal but admits it probably wasn’t the best idea when Armstrong asked who shared the video on social media, responding, “I accidentally did — my dumb ass.”
The 2008 NBA champ does think that the firing may have happened for a reason and allowed him to pursue other gigs and even get featured on the show alongside Armstrong.
“Yeah, I lost my job at ESPN over it. We all make some mistakes. But I wouldn’t be on ‘Mars’ if that didn’t happen. See? Things happen for a reason,” he added.
Stars on Mars features a bunch of stars –like Marshawn Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and Richard Sherman– all living in Australia, on a campus meant to simulate life on Mars. After weeks of competition, the person who outlasts elimination is crowned the winner.
Pierce also addressed his firing on an episode of the I am Athlete podcast months ago, admitting that smoking weed may have played a part too.
“I got fired for having some entertainment. I’m playing cards. It’s my boy’s birthday. It’s girls dancing. We’re blowing some tree. What did I do wrong?” he pondered.
Relive social media’s reaction to the wild Instagram live below.
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Memphis police shoot man who allegedly fired shots outside Jewish school
Memphis, Tenn. – Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn't get into the building.
Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe said the suspect, whose identity has not been released, approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South around 12:20 p.m. He fired several shots and then left in a maroon truck.
“Thankfully, that school had a great safety procedure and process in place and avoided anyone being harmed or injured at that scene,” Crowe said.
Officers soon located the suspect's vehicle “shortly after that,” Crowe said, adding that officers then shot the suspect after he exited the truck with a firearm in hand. The suspect was sent to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.
It was not immediately clear if school was in session.
When asked if law enforcement believe the shooting was a hate crime, Crowe said officers were still on the scene and collecting information.
“It's way too early for that. Again, we're very early in this investigation,” said Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations is now handling the case.
U.S. Rep. Seve Cohen, whose district includes Memphis, said in a statement that he was “shocked” to hear about the incident at the school and noted that acts of “violent antisemitism” are on the rise across the country.”
Monday's shooting comes nearly four months after a shooter opened fire at a private Christian school in Nashville and killed six people, including three 9-year-old children. That tragedy has sparked closer scrutiny of Tennessee's relaxed gun laws and renewed calls to strengthen security at both public and private schools across the state.
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Bebe Rexha doesn't need a hand to hold.
The 33-year-old confirmed she and her boyfriend of three years Keyan Safyari have broken up during her Bebe Rexha: Best F'n Night Of My Life performance in London July 28.
While introducing her song "Atmosphere," Bebe told the crowd, "Now I just went through a break-up so I might get a little emotional, so you need to help me here."
Later in the evening, a fan held up a sign reading, "You are enough" while Bebe performed her track "I Am." In response, the "Me, Myself & I" singer joked, "You really are trying to make a bitch cry."
This breakup news comes only two weeks after Bebe shared texts to her social media that were reportedly from Keyan discussing the Grammy nominee's weight gain. In the texts, the cinematographer is seemingly defending himself from comments made during a previous conversation.
"I never said you weren't beautiful and I never said I didn't love you," read the message posted to her Instagram Story July 16, per Entertainment Tonight. "In fact I said how beautiful you are and how much I loved you. But I always said I would be honest with you and your face was changing so I told you it was…That was the conversation we were having and you asked.
He continued, "Because I care, would you rather I lied to you? You gained 35 pounds obviously you gained weight and your face changes? Should I just pretend it didn't happen and that it's ok? Come on I gain 3 pounds and you called me chubbs and fat. Doesn't mean you don't love me."
Keyan also wrote that he felt Bebe was looking for a reason to break up with him, encouraging her to "speak to a therapist" and get to "the root of the problem." He added, "Let me know if you'd like to speak if you need more clarity. Love you."
The social media post prompted fans to speculate that she and Keyan, whom she'd started dating in 2020, had parted ways.
And this isn't the only time Bebe had to address recent talk about her body online. "I know I got fat," she tweeted June 23. "I'm just so sick of people talking about it. NEXT!!!!!!"
In a separate tweet she continued, "Human beings go through weight fluctuations it's life and you don't know what people are going through. Meds, disease, etc..."
But amid all the talk over how she looks, Bebe was sure to thank fans who had been showing her support.
"Also, I want to shout out all the people who have been supporting me and showing me love," she added. "Thank you."
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Less than a week removed from suffering cardiac arrest, LeBron James lets fans know his son Bronny is doing much better.
James took to Instagram to update the public on his son’s health by posting a video of Bronny playing the piano with a smile as his sister Zhuri and brother Bryce watched him.
At the end of the clip, you can hear LeBron laugh and say that Bronny is a man of many talents.
“GRAND RISING!! God Is Great! @bronny YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Simple as that! Keep going Young !!! We’re here right with you every step of the way!” reads the caption.
This marks the second time James has addressed his son’s health, with the first coming three days after the health concern, as he thanked fans for the overwhelming well wishes.
“I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang,” he tweeted.
The family’s health scare began Monday night when Bronny was practicing at USC, where he plans on playing his first year of college ball this fall. While on the court he suffered cardiac arrest, but thanks to the quick-thinking USC medical staff and an ambulance that rushed him to the hospital, he’s on the mend. After reportedly being unconscious, he was quickly moved from the ICU and, within days, was back home recovering.
It’s still unknown if he’s been cleared to return to the court, but that’s clearly not a concern at the moment. More importantly, cardiac arrest brings more awareness to heart health among Black male athletes –like Damar Hamlin— who are supposed to be in peak physical condition.
See how social media gathered around Bronny during his medical scare below.
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PORT ANGELES, Washington (WJW) – An 8-year-old child was attacked by a cougar at Olympic National Park’s Lake Angeles on Saturday evening.
The child was with their family at Lake Angeles, south of Port Angeles, when the attack happened Saturday night, the National Park Service said Monday.
“The cougar casually abandoned its attack after being yelled and screamed at by the child’s mother,” NPS wrote in a news release. The child suffered only minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Park officials then evacuated the remaining campers in the Lake Angeles area, closing the space and Heather Park to the public. Olympic National Park wildlife biologist Tom Kay said in a statement that the decision to close the Lake Angeles Trail, Heather Park Trail, Switchback Trail, and the entire Klahhane Ridge Trail was made “out of an abundance of caution.”
Early Sunday morning, park law enforcement and wildlife personnel who specialize in cougar tracking were dispatched to the last known location of the cougar at Lake Angeles, the park service reported. If located, the cougar will be euthanized and removed from the park for a necropsy.
“This may provide clues as to why the animal attacked since cougars are rarely seen and attacks on humans are extraordinarily rare,” park officials said. “Olympic National Park has extensive protocols in place for wildlife observations, interactions, and attacks and the lethal removal of this cougar is in line with these protocols.”
Because Olympic National Park is considered “cougar territory,” NPS recommends visitors be prepared for the encounter. They should not hike or jog alone, and children should remain near adults. Pets should also be left at home.
Should you encounter a cougar, you should remain calm and avoid running, according to wildlife experts. Do your best to appear as large as possible, continue watching the animal, and be loud. NPS also recommends throwing items like rocks or sticks at the cougar.
There have been no recent deaths caused by cougars in Olympic National Park, according to NPS data.
It’s not the first wildlife attack in the national parks this year, though.
Last week, a woman was found dead after an “apparent bear encounter” near Yellowstone National Park. Earlier this month, a woman in the park suffered “significant injuries” after being gored by a bison.
The park warns that between mid-July and mid-August, bison are in mating season and “can become agitated more quickly.”
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Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton seeks to have most charges dismissed before September trial
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for impeached Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed, arguing that they rely on alleged acts of corruption before he was reelected to a third term in 2022.
In motions filed with the Senate, where Paxton’s impeachment trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 5, his attorneys said they believe state law bars the removal of an official for conduct that occurred before their most recent election. Paxton was first elected attorney general in 2014 and the impeachment charges include alleged conduct since then.
“The Articles allege nothing that Texas voters have not heard from the Attorney General’s political opponents for years,” Paxton’s attorneys wrote. They accused the GOP-dominated Texas House of Representatives of seeking to oust Paxton because they were unable to unseat him by popular vote.
“Texas voters rendered their judgement by re-electing Attorney General Paxton to serve a third consecutive term. As a matter of both common sense and Texas law, that should be the end of the matter,” his attorneys wrote.
Only one of the 20 impeachment charges — an allegation that Paxton settled a whistleblower lawsuit in an effort to hide from the public corruption allegations against him — would not have to be dismissed under the so-called “prior term doctrine,” Paxton’s attorney said. Paxton asked state lawmakers this year to have the state pay the proposed $3.3 million settlement.
In a second filing, Paxton’s attorneys said the trial should exclude any evidence of alleged conduct that occurred prior to January 2023, when his third term in office began.
The motions from Paxton’s attorneys are similar to moves in a criminal or civil legal cases when defense attorneys seek to have charges or lawsuits dismissed before trial.
In this case, the presiding officer over Paxton’s impeachment trial will be Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a powerful Republican who also serves as the president of the state Senate. The Republican-controlled Senate will consider the evidence and decide whether to convict or acquit Paxton in the first impeachment trial of a statewide official since 1917.
Patrick has already issued a sweeping gag order over the parties and attorneys involved ahead of the Senate trial. Attorneys for House of Representatives managers prosecuting Paxton did not immediately respond to the motions filed Monday.
Paxton has been suspended from office since the House first approved the articles of impeachment on May 27. He could be permanently removed if convicted by the Senate.
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Erykah Badu is raising eyebrows after sharing a questionable IG story post about Beyonce′ that left fans wondering, what was the reason?! Badu posted a side-by-side photo of her and Beyonce′ wearing a similar statement hat with the text, “Guess I’m everybody stylist” prompting the question, did Erykah Badu shade Beyonce′?
Beyonce′’s Renaissance Tour hit NYC at MetLife Stadium this weekend, bringing new looks and the same fan-favorite moments. Beyonce′ debuted a stunning Barbie-inspired black and white Marc Jacobs gown. And when it came to Blue Ivy hitting the stage alongside her mama, the duo wore matching bedazzled jerseys that Blue Ivy gave us in a cute peel-and-reveal. Beyonce′ also wore her signature statement-making headwear, which she shared on social media after the show.
Badu commented under the photo, “I’m flattered.”
Erykah Badu, whose signature style includes gravity-defying hats, recently embarked on her Unfollow Me Tour. While some fans think Badu’s comments were harmless, some fans are calling Badu out for her seemingly messy post.
In other Erykah Badu news, Badu made headlines when she professed her love for John Boyega, who happened to be in the audience.
“If anyone ever sees John Boyega, tell that n*gga I said hi,” she told the sold-out crowd. “And there’s a lot of people in the audience. That’s why I wanted to say that cause there’s enough of y’all for one of y’all to get the message to the man, right?!”
She continued to talk about the They Cloned Tyrone actor, adding, “He under 30? Hell yeah. That’s what I’m talking bout. Nuts still tough.”
Well, Boyega was there and popped up on stage! Could Badu and Boyega be a new thing? We’ll have to see about that one. In the meantime, what are your thoughts on Badu and Beyonce′? Was she shading the queen or nah?!
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'The stock is up': Wheatley optimistic about turnaround at Wayne State
Wayne State will have its share of returning players from last season's squad, which went 1-9.
They'll also have a big new addition, with first-year head coach Tyrone Wheatley taking the reins.
Wheatley, 51, returns home to take over the Warriors program after spending last season as running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the NFL. The Inkster native was named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history, replacing Paul Winters, who was fired in December 2022.
"Like Dorothy said, 'There's no place like home,'" Wheatley said Monday at GLIAC media day in Grand Rapids.
Wheatley will have his work cut out for him. Wayne State was picked to finish sixth in the seven-team in the Division II conference. Each GLIAC head coach predicted the conference winner, and with coaches not allowed to vote for their own school, the overwhelming pick to repeat was Ferris State, the two-time defending national champion.
The Bulldogs (34 points) received five first-place votes, followed by Grand Valley State (31 points) and Davenport (27 points), who each received one first-place vote. Rounding out the league were Saginaw Valley State (21 points), Michigan Tech, Wayne State and Northern Michigan.
The new season is the start of a new era for both Wayne State and Wheatley, who was joined by redshirt junior Blake Bustard and senior Drake Reid, who are expected to be big contributors this year.
"A lot of the guys that were in that locker room last year are back and I feel like that's the most valuable thing that we have going forward," Reid said.
When asked about the initial reaction to Wheatley's hiring, Reid said there wasn't ever a time where leaders on the team had to get other players to "buy in" and that players did it themselves after seeing the kind of coach that Wheatley was.
"No matter who they were going to pick, we were going to be invested, and we were going to give it our all coming into this offseason, knowing how important it was," he said.
Reid is optimistic about the upcoming season, especially with a new coach, paired with work the team has put in during offseason workouts.
"I think with another year of everybody being around each other and kind of understanding truly the needs and what's expected of college football is going to take us a long way this year and help us close out those games that we let slip through our fingers last year," Reid said.
Last season, the Warriors finished last in the GLIAC, going 0-6 conference record and finishing with just one win during another down season.
Bustard, who was a part of the 2021 and '22 losing seasons, says one thing that he thinks will help the team achieve more wins is not wanting to repeat what happened in the past two seasons.
"I think we know what we've got to do to accomplish that," he said. "It starts from the get, you know, everyone being on the same page and not letting up."
Bustard, an offensive lineman, remembers a lot of those games played last season being close and it seemed like in the final minutes of the game is when things would take a step back.
Despite the record, Wheatley knows there's a lot to do to begin to turn the tide, but his optimism is already taking hold, which he showed when asked why people should be excited about Wayne State's season.
"I guess the question is, 'Why not?'" Wheatley said. "The stock is up. The stock is up."
2023 GLIAC Football Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Ferris State (5 first-place votes)
2. Grand Valley State (1)
3. Davenport (1)
4. Saginaw Valley State
5. Michigan Tech
6. Wayne State
7. Northern Michigan
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida is seeing a rise in leprosy cases that could mean the disease has become endemic in the Sunshine State, according to a letter published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The letter, which was published in mid-July, said while leprosy is historically uncommon in the United States, cases more than doubled in the South over the last 10 years.
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease, is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae and is characterized by discolored patches of skin, ulcers, lumps and damage to the nerves.
The CDC said if untreated, the disease can progress to paralysis, blindness, the loss of one’s eyebrows, physical disfigurement, and even the “shortening of toes and fingers due to reabsorption.”
The Florida Department of Health said the disease first appeared in the state in 1921. The National Hansen’s Disease Program found that 159 cases of leprosy were reported in 2020. Florida was at the top of the list of states with the most new cases.
According to the Florida Health Charts, the state had 26 reported cases in 2019, 27 in 2020, and 14 in 2021.
“Central Florida, in particular, accounted for 81% of cases reported in Florida and almost one-fifth of nationally reported cases,” the letter said. “Whereas leprosy in the United States previously affected persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas, [about] 34% of new case-patients during 2015–2020 appeared to have locally acquired the disease.”
A disease becomes endemic when it occurs regularly within a certain community or area.
The CDC letter said multiple cases showed no sign of animal-to-human transmission or “traditionally known risk factors.”
One patient, a 54-year-old man in Central Florida, was treated at a dermatology clinic for a progressive rash caused by leprosy.
When asked, the man said he had lived in Central Florida his whole life, did not travel domestically or internationally, had no exposure to armadillos (which can carry the disease), had no contact with immigrants with endemic leprosy, and had no connection to someone with the disease.
Experts said there was some support for the theory that an increase in migration from other countries to the United States may have caused the disease to enter non-endemic areas. However, while leprosy cases are increasing in the U.S., the rate of new cases in people born outside of the U.S. had been on a decline since 2002.
“This information suggests that leprosy has become an endemic disease process in Florida, warranting further research into other methods of [local] transmission,” the letter said.
In the state of Florida, medical practitioners must report leprosy by the next business day so contact tracing can be done and reduce further infections.
“In our case, contact tracing was done by the National Hansen’s Disease Program and revealed no associated risk factors, including travel, zoonotic exposure, occupational association, or personal contacts,” the letter said. “The absence of traditional risk factors in many recent cases of leprosy in Florida, coupled with the high proportion of residents, like our patient, who spend a great deal of time outdoors, supports the investigation into environmental reservoirs as a potential source of transmission.”
The CDC said travel to Florida must now be considered when conducting contact tracing for leprosy in any state.
Leprosy, when contracted, can be treated by a combination of different antibiotics to prevent it from developing resistance to the medication, according to the CDC. Leprosy can be cured after one or two years of treatment.
However, even when cured, any nerve damage and disfigurement caused by the disease will be permanent.
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Memphis police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school, authorities say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building.
Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe said the suspect, whose identity has not been released, approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South around 12:20 p.m. He fired several shots and then left in a maroon truck.
“Thankfully, that school had a great safety procedure and process in place and avoided anyone being harmed or injured at that scene,” Crowe said.
Officers soon located the suspect’s vehicle “shortly after that,” Crowe said, adding that officers then shot the suspect after he exited the truck with a firearm in hand. The suspect was sent to a hospital where he is in critical condition.
It was not immediately clear if school was in session.
When asked if law enforcement believe the shooting was a hate crime, Crowe said officers were still on the scene and collecting information.
“It’s way too early for that. Again, we’re very early in this investigation,” Crowe said.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now handling the case.
Oscar Gomez said two of his teenage children were outside their house when the man was shot in their neighborhood. They told him about the shooting when he arrived home from work, he said.
“They heard the shooting and they threw themselves on the floor trying to protect themselves,” said Gomez, 39.
U.S. Rep. Seve Cohen, whose district includes Memphis, said in a statement that he was “shocked” to hear about the incident at the school and noted that acts of “violent antisemitism” are on the rise across the country.
Monday’s shooting comes nearly four months after a shooter opened fire at a private Christian school in Nashville and killed six people, including three nine-year-old children. That tragedy has sparked closer scrutiny of Tennessee’s relaxed gun laws and renewed calls to strengthen security at both public and private schools across the state.
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Kimberlee Kruesi contributed to this report from Nashville, Tennessee.
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Euphoria has lost a beloved star.
Actor Angus Cloud—who played drug dealer Fezco on the HBO drama—died at his family's home in Oakland, Calif., his family told E! News July 31. He was 25.
"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today," his family shared. "As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways."
His loved ones said Cloud had been mourning the recent death of his dad.
"Last week, he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss," the statement continued. "The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."
His family added, "We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss."
His cause of death was not shared.
In the wake of his death, HBO released a tribute to the star. "We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud," it read. "He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."
Cloud was expected to star in season three, after his character Fez narrowly survived a shooting at the end of season two.
"I can't wait to get back to work with everyone," Cloud told E! News in October. "I feel like it's been way too long. I just can't wait to see everyone and working on set again. Definitely not sure what to expect for Fezco, but knowing [Euphoria creator] Sam [Levinson], it will be good."
After growing up in Oakland, Cloud was discovered on the streets of Brooklyn and cast in Euphoria, his breakout role. "I was with some friends," he told Variety last year. "We were just hanging out."
While he quickly became a fan favorite on the high school-set show—which also stars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow and more—he emphasized that he's not exactly like his stoner onscreen persona.
"It does bother me," Cloud said, "when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.' I'm like, ‘Why don't you go and do that?' It's not that simple. I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain't got nothing to do with me."
In fact, acting was actually more difficult than he originally thought.
"It surprised me," he said, "because I'm not in there sweating and busting my ass, but mentally, I get off work, get in the car and go, ‘S--t! What the f--k? I'm tired as f--k, and not even doing s--t!' I'm a pretty easygoing, goofy guy. But Fezco doesn't laugh or smile too much."
A decade before his untimely passing, Cloud survived a near-death experience when he fell into a construction pit while he was walking at night. "I woke up 12 hours later at the bottom," he told Variety. "I was trapped."
Cloud, who was 15 at the time, eventually climbed out and took a bus to his mom's house.
"It was hella hard to climb out," he said, "because my skull was broken, but my skin wasn't, so all the bleeding was internal, pressing up against my brain."
The actor wanted to simply go to sleep when he got home, but he credits his mom for thinking on her feet.
"I would have died," he shared. "She gave me some water, and I started throwing up hella mouthfuls of crimson red blood. Shit was crazy. So then my mama took me to the children's hospital, and they saved my life. That's what the scar's from. They cut my head open, they put some screws and a plate over where I broke my skull and—s--t, sealed me back up, and that was that."
In addition to Euphoria, Cloud appeared on North Hollywood and The Line, as well as music videos for Becky G, Karol G and Juice WRLD.
Look back at his life in photos:
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A man was shot by police after investigators say he fired shots outside a Jewish school in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday.
Police said the man, who has not yet been identified, was trying to get into the Margolin Hebrew Academy before fleeing the scene in a maroon pickup truck with California tags.
Officers spotted the vehicle in the Berclair area and initiated a traffic stop. Memphis Police said the man got out of the pickup truck with a gun in his hand and was shot by an officer.
The suspect was taken to Regional One in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.
The Margolin Hebrew Academy confirmed no one at the school was injured during the incident.
“We can confirm that no one has been hurt in any way, and everyone is now safe, thank G-d. Please look out for further communication with additional information to come. In the meantime, our campus is completely closed. We thank you for your understanding,” the academy said in a statement.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the situation.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools said all of their schools were on a precautionary lockdown as police investigated the situation.
Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe commended the Hebrew academy for their safety procedures and Memphis officers for finding the suspect so quickly.
“Today is a great example of very vigilant officers trying to protect the city. I personally believe that we have avoided a tragedy. I believe the suspect was going to harm somebody before the day was over,” he said.
MPD Chief CJ Davis also recognized the officers for their actions.
“I am proud of the vigilant and quick response of MPD officers who mitigated a potential mass shooting situation today. Many thanks to our neighboring jurisdictions for also providing critical information to stop the suspect’s actions,” she said.
Police said they cannot determine if the shooting at the Hebrew academy was a hate crime at this time.
Congressman Steve Cohen released a statement in response to the incident saying, “I am shocked to know of this senseless incident and relieved at report that no one at the school was injured. Antisemitism is on the rise in this country. I am saddened that an apparent act of violent antisemitism has come to Memphis. We all need to be on our guard against antisemitism and white nationalism.”
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Pilot injured after banner plane crashes into ocean near beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) – Officials are investigating after a banner plane crashed onto a South Carolina beach.
WMBF reports the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were called to look into the crash which occurred at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Myrtle Beach.
Cpl. Chris Starling with the Myrtle Beach Police Department said the pilot of the single-engine PA-18 was the only person on board. He was able to get out of the plane safely.
According to officials, witnesses said bystanders rushed to the crash site to help the pilot get out after the plane hit the water.
Witness Sue Boyd told WMBF she and another woman both called 911 after seeing the crash.
“The banner plane was all of a sudden going down super fast and then it just hit the water and went under. A bunch of civilians came and sprang into action into the water,” she said.
First responders treated the pilot, who was then taken to the hospital. He is expected to recover from his injuries.
The plane was removed from the surf via tow truck around 4 p.m. Crews removed the plane’s wings to properly load the aircraft.
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Kenya Moore and castmate Sheree Whitfield wore the same green cut-out dress, and both women looked stunning. Moore teased the look on her Instagram page, and in true messy fashion, she wants fans to decide who wore it better, and she also wants them to know she wore the look first.
Kenya Moore and Sheree Whitfield both bring the glamor
“#RHOA tonight at 8pm last day in Spain Portugal (LOL inside joke)
Btw—- who wore it best? @shereewhitfield or me? Hehehe Well… I wore it first
Healthy hair by @kenyamoorehair sold in @cvspharmacy and @sallybeauty
@ak.gobang on the 1 and 2s
I used #growthserum and #mask #mooreedges,” she wrote.
The Kenya Moore Haircare guru pulled her long, luscious locs into a high ponytail, and accessorized her look with scrappy sandals and a small clutch purse. She sported the look during a group outing, while Whitfield rocked the glamorous frock during an after show taping.
In response to Moore’s question, Whitfield responded, “We both look hot ”
Whitfield struck a pose alongside Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards-Ross. The She by Sheree brand owner rocked a soft glam look, with soft curls cascading down her shoulders.
The 53-year-old designer posted more images of her look, and she looked classic.
“SHE’s a rare gem in a sea of ordinary stones,” Whitfield wrote.
Moore and Whitfield haven’t always seen eye to eye in their friendship, but they’re on the same page when it comes to fashion. The ladies brought their own flavor to the sultry dress. We can’t decide who wore it better because they look great, but what do you think? Who do you think slayed this look? Sound off below.
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Angus Cloud was mourning the loss of his father at the time of his death.
The Euphoria actor, who portrayed Fezco for the first two seasons of HBO series, recently passed away at his family's home in Oakland, Calif., just days after saying goodbye to his dad.
"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today," his loved ones shared in a July 31 statement to E! News. "As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways."
"Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss," the statement continued. "The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend."
As his family noted in their statement, Angus—who turned 25 years old on July 11—was very open about his mental health battle over the years. "We hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone," they added, "and should not fight this on their own in silence."
"We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone," the family concluded. "We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss."
HBO also honored the rising star in a social media message July 31. "We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud," the company tweeted. "He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."
Months before his death, Angus spoke to E! News about returning for season three of Euphoria.
"I can't wait to get back to work with everyone," he shared in October. "I feel like it's been way too long. I just can't wait to see everyone and working on set again. Definitely not sure what to expect for Fezco, but knowing [Euphoria creator] Sam [Levinson], it will be good."
To take a look back at Angus' life in photos, keep scrolling...
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — President Joe Biden has moved to keep United States Space Command in Colorado, according to reports from the Associated Press. The move overturns a decision made by the Air Force that selected Huntsville as the preferred home for the military command.
According to the AP, officials said the president was convinced by Space Command Head James Dickinson who argued the move would negatively affect military readiness, a view in contrast to Air Force leadership.
The Pentagon released a statement Monday afternoon saying the decision came following a thorough and deliberate evaluation process.
“Today, following a thorough and deliberate evaluation process, and after consultation with Secretary Austin and weighing the input of senior military leaders, President Biden notified the Department of Defense that he has selected Colorado Springs as the permanent location of the U.S. Space Command Headquarters. From the start, DoD and the Department of the Air Force have worked diligently to ensure the basing decision resulted from an objective and deliberate process informed by data and analysis, in compliance with federal law and DoD policy. Secretary Austin, Secretary of the Air Force Kendall, and U.S. Space Command commander Gen. Dickinson all support the President’s decision. Locating Headquarters U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs ultimately ensures peak readiness in the space domain for our nation during a critical period. It will also enable the command to most effectively plan, execute and integrate military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression and defend national interests.”
Petagon Press Secretary Brig. General Patrick Ryder
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said the decision to keep Space Command in Colorado is simply the wrong choice.
“The White House choosing to not locate Space Command Headquarters in Alabama – the rightful selection – is very simply the wrong decision for national security,” she said. “The fact that a CNN reporter is who first delivered the news to Alabama should say all.”
Alabama Congressman Dale Strong (R-Ala-05), who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, said Huntsville remains the best place for Space Command.
“It is clear to anyone who has looked at the facts: Huntsville, Alabama is the best place for U.S. Space Command Headquarters. Repeated investigations and objective reviews have proven that to be the case. It is shameful that the Biden Administration is ignoring what is best for our nation’s security and is instead using their woke agenda to make this decision. To this point, the administration has refused to answer questions brought forth by the House Armed Services Committee’s investigation of their actions in this process. If they think this will go away… they are wrong. I will ensure they have to explain their actions and answer our questions on the record. I want to thank Chairman Mike Rogers and the entire Alabama delegation, as we stand united to get answers for Alabamians.”
Congressman Dale Strong
Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Ala-04) said on social media he is outraged that politics has affected the process.
“I am outraged to hear that the Secretary of the Air Force allowed politics to circumvent his, and the Department of Defense’s, own basing selection process that determined Huntsville, Alabama as the preferred location of SPACECOM. Huntsville was #1, Colorado Springs was #5”
U.S Representative Robert Aderholt
Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Ala-03) said despite the decision Huntsville was selected as the best location for U.S. Space Command in several rounds of the decision process and said he would lead investigations into if Congress had been misled during the process.
The Biden administration’s shameful delay to finalize the permanent basing decision for U.S. Space Command warranted the opening of a Congressional investigation,” Rogers said. I will continue this investigation to see if they intentionally misled the Armed Services Committee on their deliberate taxpayer-funded manipulation of the selection process. I will continue to hold the Biden administration accountable for their egregious political meddling in our national security. This fight is far from over.”
Alabama Senator Katie Britt said that she feels the president’s decision is based on partisan politics and she remains convinced Huntsville is the best place for Space Command.
“President Biden has irresponsibly decided to yank a military decision out of the Air Force’s hands in the name of partisan politics. Huntsville finished first in both the Air Force’s Evaluation Phase and Selection Phase, leaving no doubt that the Air Force’s decision to choose Redstone as the preferred basing location was correct purely on the merits. That decision should have remained in the Air Force’s purview. Instead, President Biden is now trying to hand the Gold Medal to the fifth-place finisher. The President’s blatant prioritization of partisan political considerations at the expense of our national security, military modernization, and force readiness is a disservice and a dishonor to his oath of office as our nation’s Commander-in-Chief. Locating the permanent Space Command Headquarters on Redstone Arsenal undoubtedly remains in the best national security interest of the United States. President Biden should allow the Air Force to proceed with doing its job. Alabama’s world-class aerospace and defense workforce, capabilities, and synergies stand ready to fulfill the mission and strengthen our national security long into the future.”
Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala)
Alabama Senator Tommy Tubervile said he also feels the administration has based the decision on politics, not military readiness.
“The top three choices for Space Command headquarters were all in red states—Alabama, Nebraska, and Texas. Colorado didn’t even come close,” the senator said. “This decision to bypass the three most qualified sites looks like blatant patronage politics, and it sets a dangerous precedent that military bases are now to be used as rewards for political supporters rather than for our security.”
Tuberville said there also remain questions about how the Air Force upgrades facilities in Colorado Springs
“There remain serious questions as to whether the Air Force illegally used taxpayer dollars to upgrade facilities in Colorado Springs,” he said. “I hope that House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers will continue his investigation into that matter.”
Meanwhile, the reaction among Colorado Congressional Delegation has been more positive.
Senator Michael Bennett (D-Colo) said he feels the decision restores integrity to the Pentagon basing process.
“Over the past two and half years, we have repeatedly made the case that the Trump Administration’s decision to relocate U.S. Space Command was misguided,” he said. “Today’s decision restores integrity to the Pentagon’s basing process and sends a strong message that national security and the readiness of our Armed Forces drive our military decisions. Colorado is the rightful home for U.S. Space Command, and our state will continue to lead America in space for years to come.”
Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper said he feels the decision is ultimately in the nation’s best interest.
“For two and a half years we’ve known any objective analysis of this basing decision would reach the same conclusion we did, that Peterson Space Force Base is the best home for Space Command. After two investigations and rigorous review by the Department of Defense, the administration has made the decision that’s in our country’s best interest,” Hickenlooper said. “Most importantly, this decision firmly rejects the idea that politics – instead of national security – should determine basing decisions central to our national security. We’re grateful to the service members and civilians who serve at Space Command, keeping us safe at the cutting edge of this new frontier.”
In Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle joined Alabama’s congressional delegation in expressing his disappointment.
“We are deeply disappointed in the reversal of a meticulous decision-making process that selected Huntsville, Alabama for the permanent home of USSPACECOM,” The mayor said. “This community went through a lengthy selection process – twice. To have that process invalidated, and to have our selection taken away is demoralizing. It is even more disturbing that the selection is going to the community that ranked fifth in the selection process. Our systems should be better than that. The Department of Defense deserves better than that. “
Battle said regardless of the decision Huntsville will continue to support military partners locally as always.
“No matter where USSPACECOM resides, Huntsville will move forward and continue to be a good neighbor with our national military partners,” he said. “We fully support our military and aerospace sectors and will work to ensure Huntsville remains a key component in furthering USSPACECOM’s mission on the national and global stage.”
The Huntsville-Madison Chamber of Commerce issued a statement following the decision expressing the disappointment of communities in the Tennesee Valley. The chamber said the move to keep the base in Colorado Springs ignores many of the complexities of the decision.
“The decision to base the interim Space Command headquarters at Peterson AFB was based on short-term factors,” The chamber said. “Laying claim to this important Command based on where the interim headquarters is located is a disservice to the complexity of the basing decision-making process. The permanent basing assessment considered affordability, efficiency, best value and how to maximize existing long-term, multi-discipline space expertise and mission success”
You can read the chamber’s full statement here.
The conversation about Space Command’s final base of operations has been heated since May when media reports said that the White House was looking to keep the base in Colorado, where it has been based temporarily. Those reports cited Alabama’s restrictive abortion laws as a reason for the decision.
Those reports sparked rounds of comments from Alabama lawmakers both in Washington D.C. and Montgomery. At the time, Governor Kay Ivey said that Huntsville is the only choice for Space Command.
Since those initial reports, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has said in a Stars and Stripes article that the “decision criteria” for Space Command have not changed fundamentally and that state laws were not part of the decision criteria.
The Department of Defense re-established Space Command in December 2019, during the Trump administration. The following year, the command revised its search for a permanent home. Redstone Arsenal was on that previous shortlist of potential sites, as a final decision was slated for 2023.
Huntsville was named a finalist in early 2021. Then, in 2022, the Department of Defense named the city as the “preferred permanent location for U.S. Space Command headquarters.” While Huntsville was listed as the preferred site, many in Colorado fought to turn the temporary headquarters into the permanent headquarters.
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Long before Saucy Santana began rapping about Margaritas, he was the makeup artist for The City Girls. Now a successful musician with numerous hits under his belt, the Material Girl rapper is returning to his first love as a brand ambassador for thread beauty.
Santana has been breaking barriers since he boldly stepped on the scene, blurring gender lines and doing it unapologetically. By living in his truth, he encourages men, women, and people across the globe to explore self-expression. And with thread beauty’s mission to uproot outdated beauty standards, they tapped into the perfect person to represent the cruelty-free, Black-owned, and woman-founded brand. As proud allies, the makeup brand donates 15% of proceeds to organizations that empower LGBTQ+ communities each year – a mission that Santana proudly supports.
In an exclusive interview, Santana talks about his latest partnership with thread beauty, the evolution of makeup trends, and his beauty must-haves.
You began your career as a makeup artist, so this feels like a natural progression. Why is this brand ambassadorship important to you?
Considering that before I was rapping I was a Celebrity Makeup Artist, this partnership with thread beauty feels like it’s bringing me back to my roots. It’s cool and fun to collaborate with a makeup company that’s excited about me, and I’m excited about their brand, and working together in the future.
What can we expect from the partnership?
With me being part of the LGBTQIA+ community and thread beauty being both an ally and a black–owned, female–run beauty brand, this partnership just made sense, as I make a lot of my music for black females.
Also, when I first started doing makeup, even on YouTube, I found that there wasn’t anyone that looked like me that I could reference and learn from. It’s important to me to be an example and have a positive impact on my community, for the beauty boys and everyone that loves beauty. Today, I have a lot of these supporters that look like me, for example, boys that have facial hair, a fade, and full glam. This partnership can hopefully inspire them and represent what’s possible. Like I’m out here living my best life and here’s an example of how you can do it too!
As a makeup guru, what are 3 beauty trends you think need to come to an end?
I can’t really think any new trends that need to come to an end because of how makeup has evolved. I remember trying to master a nude lip and I couldn’t understand why I was buying the same color and products as Kylie Jenner, but it wasn’t coming out like Kylie Jenners? Then I learned to line my lips with brown liner first, then to make the nude blend in the middle. So, I don’t think any beauty trends need to fade. With creativity, I would never tell anybody to kill an idea or stop trying something, that’s how we learn and evolve. Being your unapologetic self means not having to apologize for trying. When it comes to beauty, I don’t think there are any rules, limits or boundaries, as far as beauty trends.
What are some beauty trends you love?
I do love a brown liner and a nude lip combo. I also love a plumping lip gloss, they give you those DSL (diamond shine lips). I’ve always loved a perfect chocolate complexion heavy! And I just recently got into an orange blush. I don’t know what sparked it, but it goes pretty with my contour.
What are 3 beauty must–haves from the collection?
My three beauty must–haves are the thread beauty gloss it clear lip gloss – which is so bossy, so glossy and so Santana! Then the face it complexion sticks and the cover it, the multi–use complexion fluid. If you have these essentials, we can start somewhere.
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Hollywood has lost a rising star following the death of Angus Cloud.
The Euphoria actor, who played the tenderhearted drug dealer Fezco on the HBO series, passed away on July 31 at the age of 25, his family confirmed.
"As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways," they said in a statement to E! News. "Last week, he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend."
While Cloud's family did not share a cause of death, they noted that he "was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."
They added, "We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone."
Cloud's warm and enigmatic personality was what landed him his breakout role on Euphoria. As casting director Jennifer Venditti recalled, the California native—who had little acting experience prior to the role—was "so authentic" during their first meeting.
"He was very Zen and sweet and really listened to everyone and he was so chill," she told Complex last year, sharing that for his first audition Cloud read a scene in which Zendaya's character Rue gives a monologue about her dad's death. "And it's going to sound weird, but there was something about the way he listened. There was so much happening on his face without him doing anything."
Calling him a "master at active listening," Venditti added of Cloud, "He really was listening to her and hearing her and he could feel what she was saying. And you can't act that."
And in the wake of Euphoria's success, Cloud landed appearances in movies such as North Hollywood and The Line. He further achieved success in the fashion world as brand ambassador for Ralph Lauren and Amiri.
Back in October, Cloud told E! News that he couldn't wait to start work on season three of the hit drama. "I feel like it's been way too long," he said at the time. "I just can't wait to see everyone and working on set again."
As the Euphoria family mourns one of their own, take a look back at Cloud's life and career.
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Honey Balenciaga received a rousing welcome in her hometown when she made her Renaissance tour return after taking a break to rest. MetLife Stadium erupted when the lights revealed Honey Balenciaga on stage during the popular dance break session of the show. “Ain’t nothing like home baby! I love y’all.” Balenciaga wrote on Twitter in response to fans who tweeted about her c*nty performance despite being “injured.”
Honey Balenciaga’s performances have been going viral since her Renaissance World Tour debut on May 10, 2023 in Europe when she left fans gagged by her stunts and unbelievable dips.
While Honey enjoyed her warm reception, she is back to resting after NYC. “New York City I love you! I wouldn’t have missed this if I broke every bone in my body. This is my home & you’re my family. I will be taking much needed break after NYC till then pray for me,” she wrote on Twitter.
I’ve been a fan of the Ballroom phenom since first discovering her in a viral clip that showcases her undeniable presence during a legendary battle against fellow Legendary Max star Makayla. Here’s everything you need to know about Honey Balenciaga.
Who Is Honey Balenciaga?
Honey Balenciaga, real name Honey Gonzales, is a popular dancer in the Ballroom scene. The BK native, (who will be celebrating her birthday on August 15 – she’s a Leo), became a household name on HBO Max’s Legendary. Honey Balenciaga first debuted on the scene in 2017 as a member of the House of LaBeija, a pioneering house founded in 1968.
Legendary
Before Honey Balenciaga joined the Renaissance World Tour, she showed up and showed out on season one of Legendary as a “supervillain” but really left her mark on season two when she compete on the show with the House Of Balenciaga, led by legendary face competitor Shannon Balenciaga. While the House Of Balenciaga lost the finale to the House of Miyake Mugler, Honey Balenciaga was a top competitor and served the children with her vogueing talent, flexibility, sex appeal, and stunts.
Dance Background
Honey Balenciaga is a captivating dancer with immense skill, but it’s her confidence that truly sells it. “I didn’t know that I wanted to be a dancer, I knew I wanted to be a star,” Honey revealed in a candid interview with V Magazine.
While opening up about her entrance onto the Ballroom scene, Honey Balenciaga reflected on some obstacles she faced.
“Honestly my early days weren’t so long ago, I started Voguing in 2017. So before walking my ball a year later after training in this style, I always came back for more because there were many obstacles starting out in the ballroom scene at first, but I pushed through it. I always came back to these balls and I always showed up because Ballroom taught me something that I needed. And I had a new confidence when I came to Ballroom, I walked with grace when I came to ballroom. Ballroom gave me the strength I needed to handle the obstacles of everyday life.”
Ballroom Is Extended Family
Honey Balenciaga is of Puerto Rican and Honduran roots. “I’m Puerto Rican and Honduran, artistry is in my roots,” she said. “From the family gatherings to the loud, Latina music, the dancing, I am heavily impacted by my culture and community—I am always surrounded by art.”
Despite being close to her biological family, Honey says she was gifted with “another family that understood me.” She added, “because you don’t tend to always get that from your actual family. So having that extended family understand where you’re coming from and understand the life you’re walking in is just a beautiful thing—especially because it’s like having a real family. So whenever I’m done learning from them, I take what I can and I’m ready to be on my own—I learned independence from them.”
Honey ventured to LA after feeling “stuck” in NY and the move has been life-changing for her career. “Coming to LA after leaving New York was the best thing I did because ever since I moved to LA, I’ve only been growing from here.”
From Ballroom to Beyoncé!
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Damar Hamlin puts aside fear, practices in pads for the first time since cardiac arrest
Pittsford, N.Y. – Of the thousands of emotions – trepidation among them – running through Damar Hamlin’s head Monday while pulling on his pads for practice for the first time at training camp, the one that ultimately won out was joy.
For everything the Buffalo Bills safety has overcome in seven months since going into cardiac arrest during a game and needing to be resuscitated on the field, Hamlin leaned on his faith in God and himself, along with the support from his family and teammates, to take another step toward resuming his playing career.
“This is just a another milestone on the journey – might be one of the biggest ones,” Hamlin said after practice.
“I made the choice to play. But I’m processing a thousand emotions. I’m not afraid to say that it crosses my mind of being a little scared here and there,” he added. “My faith is stronger than any fear. That’s what I want to preach up here. And that’s the message I want to spread on to the world that as long as your faith is stronger than your fear, you can get through anything.”
Though Hamlin was cleared to resume practicing in mid-April, he did so wearing a helmet and shorts with his teammates through their spring sessions and first four days of training camp, as mandated by NFL rules. The magnitude of the Bills’ first day in pads wasn’t lost on Hamlin, given it marked the first time he was in full uniform since collapsing on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2 after making what appeared to be a routine tackle of Bengals receiver Tee Higgins.
“It’s a superblessed space. To be able to do what I love again,” Hamlin said. “Just trying to keep everything as normal as possible.”
The normality of football struck him about an hour into practice when Hamlin took the field for the first time during a team red-zone running drill in which tackling was still not allowed.
On his second play, Hamlin showed no hesitation when bursting toward Damien Harris and wrapping him up with both arms.
Hamlin’s biggest contact came on the final play of practice, when he avoided a block to work his way into the backfield and help a teammate stop tight end Quintin Morris for what would have been a loss.
“That first little moment of contact, that was just letting me know. I felt alive, man. I felt like I’m here,” Hamlin said with a wide grin. “So it felt good. It was just that moment of: ‘All right, let’s settle in and let’s just take one play at a time. Let’s just keep going.’”
The 25-year-old from the Pittsburgh area is entering his third NFL season. Selected by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2021 draft out of Pitt, he opened last season as a backup before starting 13 games after Micah Hyde sustained a season-ending neck injury.
This year, Hamlin is competing with offseason free agent addition Taylor Rapp for a backup role behind Hyde and Jordan Poyer. As for Hamlin’s next hurdle, it’ll come Aug. 12, when the Bills open their preseason schedule at home against Indianapolis.
Rapp, who spent his first four NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, might be new to Buffalo but is impressed with how Hamlin has handled himself.
“How far he’s come and what he’s able to come back from late last season and just seeing how he goes about himself and attacks the rehab at the facility is nothing short of inspiring,” Rapp said.
A day earlier, coach Sean McDermott said he was walking a fine line by treating Hamlin much like any other player while keeping in mind what he’s gone through.
“I think awareness is important, right? You’ve got X amount of guys out here and then you have Damar in there as well and trying to make it as a normal as possible,” McDermott said. “We’re going to support him through this, and to this point he’s done a phenomenal job.”
Before practice, Hamlin played catch with his younger brother, Damir. During the stretching period, the team’s head trainer, Nate Breske, went over to shake Hamlin’s hand. Following his news conference, Hamlin wandered over to a large group of fans to sign autographs.
Hamlin’s influence is evident on the training camp grounds, where fans can receive CPR training at an American Heart Association tent. With his Chasing M’s Foundation, Hamlin made stops in Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati to promote CPR training and hand out free automated external defibrillators to sports organizations.
And he received a stunning reminder of what had happened to him just before training camp began when NBA star LeBron James’ son, Bronny, went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at Southern California last week. He has since been released from the hospital.
“It put everything back in perspective for me,” said Hamlin, who reached out to the James family after they supported him during his recovery. “I wanted to let him know I’ll be there for whatever he needs in his journey as far as his recovery and getting back to his sport, if that’s what he chooses to do.”
Hamlin made his choice and is sticking with football for as long and far as it takes him.
“Some of these emotions will never leave. Whenever everybody’s not paying attention to me no more, I’ll still be processing these emotions myself,” he said.
“I kind of look at it like a challenge,” Hamlin added. “Not too many people get this level of overcoming something and being able to stand for so many good things. … It’s a blessed space, and it’s a bunch of opportunity in there as well, if you choose to look at it that way.”
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Nebraska Senator pushes for Flex-Fuel Fairness Act
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With new rules in place pushing America’s automotive industry towards electricity, Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts is proposing something different. Known as the Flex-Fuel Fairness Act, Ricketts said electric vehicles might not be the best option for all Nebraskans.
With the Environmental Protection Agency trying to cut carbon emissions from new vehicles, Sen. Ricketts is hoping to tap into Nebraska’s ethanol-rich history.
The act, co-sponsored by Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, was introduced last week. They said giving this will “level the playing field” when it comes to electric vehicles and flex fuel vehicles, giving people an option to buy what works best for them while burning cleaner gas.
”And this is one thing that we think will help us make sure we are reaching our goals and will also provide consumer choice for how this work,” Klobuchar and Ricketts mentioned.
Ricketts has some concerns with the EPA’s proposal, including accessing charging stations in rural Nebraska. In the state, the Legislature passed a bill this year requiring gas stations sell more E-15 Fuel.
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A rising star in American cycling, 17-year-old Magnus White, has died after a driver hit him while he was cycling on the shoulder of a highway in his hometown of Boulder, Colo.
White had been preparing to head to Glasgow, Scotland, to compete in the Junior Men's Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships next week.
A member of USA Cycling's junior men's national team, White won the 2021 USA Cyclocross Junior Men's National Championship. He represented the U.S. in his first cyclocross world championship last year in Fayetteville, Ark., and competed in his second earlier this year in the Netherlands. (USA Cycling describes cyclocross as a combination of "road cycling, mountain biking and steeplechase.")
"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of our beloved son, Magnus White," his parents Michael and Jill White said in a statement Monday.
"Magnus was dedicated to his family and friends and loved to surround them with laughter. He had an amazing smile that always lit up the room, bringing joy to those around him."
White's passion for cycling started at the age of two on a strider bike, they said, and he began racing at age 8. He grew up in Boulder and trained with Boulder Junior Cycling. He was also an avid skier and a committed student who aspired to attend business school, according to his website. He planned to graduate from high school a semester early so he could focus on international competition in spring 2024.
In addition to his parents, White is survived by his brother Eero. A family friend has set up a GoFundMe to support the family, USA Cycling confirms.
"Magnus was taken from us while doing what he loved most, riding his bike," writes Christine Lipson, the fundraiser's organizer.
"He began cycling when he was eight and quickly rose through the cycling ranks. Magnus's journey in cycling was driven by a tireless work ethic and a deep desire to achieve his personal best. He was proud to represent his community and country around the world," writes Lipson, whose son was a close friend and teammate of White's.
White was riding on the shoulder of Highway 119, known as the Diagonal, in Boulder on Saturday afternoon when he was hit by a 23-year-old woman driving a Toyota Matrix. The driver crossed from the right-hand lane onto the shoulder, striking White from behind before she crashed into a fence, according to an incident report from the Colorado State Patrol. White was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead. The car's driver was uninjured.
Neither drugs, alcohol nor excessive speed are suspected factors in the crash, according to the state patrol.
USA Cycling said in a statement Sunday that White was a rising star in off-road cycling and "his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community."
"We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time," the statement continued. "We ride for Magnus."
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Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies at 70
US actor and comedian Paul Reubens has died at age 70, his publicist said in a statement on Monday.
Reubens was known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman, a cultural phenomenon that spawned numerous films and TV shows.
He died on Sunday after struggling with cancer for six years, his publicist said. The comic had not publicly disclosed his condition.
What did the statement say?
"Please accept my apology for not going public with what I've been facing the last six years," Reubens was quoted as saying in a statement released on Monday.
"I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you," he said.
"Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness," the statement said.
"Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit."
"Paul Reubens was like no one else — a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time. He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met," late night host Jimmy Kimmel said in a social media post.
Who was Paul Reubens?
Reubens was born in the northeastern state of New York in 1952. He launched his career as a comedian in Los Angeles in the 1970s.
His seminal character debuted in 1981 as part of the "Pee-wee Herman Show" in a Los Angeles theater in 1981.
The gray-suited persona was best known for the film "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and the TV series "Pee-wee's Playhouse," with Pee-wee Herman remaining a cultural fixture for much of the 1980s.
In the show "Pee-wee's Playhouse," Pee-wee Herman lives in a wacky home that is visited by a series of other characters.
Pee-wee Herman largely disappeared from the entertainment scene after Reubens was arrested for indecent exposure in 1991. The character returned to screens in the 2016 Netflix production "Pee-wee's Big Holiday."
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Twitter's new "X" sign was taken down on Monday after the city of San Francisco reprimanded the company for installing a giant, flashing sign above its building without a permit.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said it received 24 complaints about the sign, including "concerns about its structural safety and illumination."
A building permit is technically required to dismantle the sign too, but the removal was allowed to proceed "duty to safety concerns," Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson for the department, told NPR.
The signage was the latest effort in the social media platform's rebranding since the sweeping changes were announced last week.
The removal comes less than three days after a city inspector went to Twitter's headquarters on Friday to alert the company of its permit violation and to evaluate the sign located on the roof, according to the city's complaint.
A Twitter representative denied access but explained that the structure is "a temporary lighted sign for an event." The inspector clarified that any signage without a permit must be removed.
The inspector came to the headquarters again on Saturday to visit the roof. But upon arrival, "access was denied again by tenant," the complaint said.
Twitter did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment. But to a tweet alleging that San Francisco authorities were trying to force Musk to remove the "X" sign, the Twitter owner replied on Saturday with a laughing-crying emoji.
Twitter was already in hot waters with the city of San Francisco last Monday for removing Twitter's original sign, which includes its name and iconic blue bird, without proper permits or taping off the sidewalk as part of pedestrian safety measures.
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ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — A man received multiple life sentences plus hundreds of years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sex charges, according to prosecutors.
The Washington County, Virginia Circuit Court sentenced Lewis Gene Anderson II to five life sentences plus 440 years to serve, with one life sentence suspended, according to the Washington County commonwealth’s attorney’s office.
Prosecutors said Anderson pleaded guilty to more than 80 counts, including two counts of sodomy of a child under the age of 13, two counts of sexual object penetration of a child under 13, one count of rape by force, 23 counts of production of child pornography, 50 counts of possession of child pornography, and more.
“I am pleased that my office has been able to get another extremely lengthy sentence on a child predator,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Josh Cumbow said. “Hopefully, this result brings a sense of justice and closure to the victim in this case. We have a team of experienced professionals who work together to advocate for child victims. This defendant deserved every day of the four life sentences and 440 years of active prison time.”
The case was investigated by the commonwealth’s attorney’s office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police, and Children’s Advocacy Center.
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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is hoping someone has information on a missing teenager.
The sheriff’s office is looking for 16-year-old Austin Shane Coffey.
Coffey was last seen in the Hampton Creek area of Roan Mountain on Saturday.
Anyone with information on where he may be is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 423-542-1845.
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UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Students in Unicoi County will be heading back to the classroom with fresh haircuts.
On Monday, area hair stylists and barbers gave free haircuts to any school-age children who swung by the Unicoi County Schools’ CTE Building on Okolona Drive in Erwin.
No appointments were needed to receive a haircut.
Organizers said the goal of the event is to help parents with several children ahead of the school year’s start.
Students who received a haircut were also given hygiene supplies.
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The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations made by County Council member Aaron Penman that the administration of County Executive Bob Cassilly violated the state’s wiretap statue.
Penman said he received evidence, which he has passed on to law enforcement, showing the Cassilly administration monitored email communications between himself and five others, and phone records, said Penman, a Forest Hill Republican.
The Cassilly administration said it was within its rights to monitor communications on county-issued phones and servers and did nothing illegal, according to a news release.
Penman said the five others who were monitored include former Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler, the sheriff’s office’s director of legal affairs and former county attorney Melissa Lambert, the sheriff’s office’s director of legislative affairs Erik Robey, and Bel Air attorney Joe Snee, of the firm Snee, Lutche & Helmlinger, P.A.
The sheriff’s office released a statement Monday saying that it received a criminal complaint last Thursday alleging a violation of the state’s wiretap statute. Cristie Hopkins, the sheriff’s office’s spokesperson, confirmed this was in relation to Penman’s allegations.
“If founded, this case is particularly egregious,” the sheriff’s office’s statement read, “as Maryland boasts some of the most comprehensive and stringent wiretapping laws in the nation, emphasizing the protection of citizens’ privacy.”
The Cassilly administration refuted Penman’s allegations Monday in an early afternoon statement: “This is the second time in the past two months that Councilman Aaron Penman has made wholly unfounded, malicious, and slanderous allegations of criminal misconduct by the Cassilly administration. Such deplorable political stunts are entirely unbecoming of the office Councilman Penman now holds.”
Penman accused the Cassilly administration in May of misappropriating money from the general fund to the county’s emergency services department before the transfer was approved by a County Council vote. At the May 30 council meeting, County Attorney Jefferson Blomquist told the council there had been no misappropriation of funds.
After this debate, the county’s director of communication reviewed servers for communications between Penman, Gahler, Snee and Robey, according to a second news release from Cassilly’s office Monday. Lambert and Glassman were not named in this release.
“It is well within the authority of the executive branch, when faced with allegations of wrongdoing by its own directors or employees, to conduct an examination of the electronic communications located on Harford County servers of the councilmember accusing a county employee of improper use of county funds,” the release said. “At no time did the executive branch monitor Councilman Penman’s emails or cellphone.”
Furthermore, the county technology and cellphone policies say there is no “expectation of privacy as to information conveyed through the use of such information technology and that the county has the right at any time to inspect all electronically stored information on such technology devices,” according to the release.
Penman said the evidence provided to him a few weeks ago by a confidential source showed that the monitoring began on May 30 because of his accusation against the county.
“The source was able to provide verifiable documentation of email directing the action to take place,” Penman said.
Penman, who represents District B, did not report the issue immediately to protect the source, he said. He added that he was alarmed and disappointed after seeing the evidence, which was one email calling for the search of his email.
“If they’re spying on this, what else are they spying on?” he said.
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Penman, a 24-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who retired before he was elected to the council in 2022, said he spoke with each of the five individuals who he said were surveilled.
Glassman filed a Public Information Act request on Monday after learning of the allegations. His request was for any email with his name in it between the county’s human resources director, Tiffany Stephens, and the county’s IT director, Nicholas Kuba, from May through July. This was after Glassman said he saw a photocopy of an email from Stephens to Kuba looking to search Penman’s emails for Glassman’s name, as well as Gahler’s, Robey’s and Snee’s.
“In all of my years as a public servant, I am not familiar with any sitting council person having their emails monitored by the executive branch,” Glassman said in a statement.
Hopkins spoke for the sheriff’s office, saying that “to maintain the integrity of the investigation neither the agency or individual agency members will be providing any additional comment.”
Snee did not reply to a request for comment.
Detectives from the sheriff’s office’s criminal investigations division have been assigned to the case, according to the statement, and will report directly to the county’s state’s attorney, Alison Healey.
Penman said anyone in the Cassilly administration involved should take a leave of absence until the investigation is complete, especially Cassilly, Stephens and Kuba.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Nearly half of Northeast Tennessee employers expect to offer an hourly wage increase in 2023.
That’s according to a survey of 40 industrial employers conducted by the First Tennessee Development District in conjunction with several local municipalities and economic development organizations.
Survey organizers said they’re hoping to see higher response rates in coming years to get a more accurate picture of the region’s labor market.
“We’re looking to do more to make sure that industries are getting it, understanding its value, and hopefully that number of participants will continue to rise,” NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership CEO Clay Walker told News Channel 11.
The survey contacted businesses in 11 Tennessee counties as well as Scott County, Lee County and Washington County, Virginia; however, the majority of the respondents (35%) came from Washington County, Tennessee. Greene, Hamblen and Sullivan Counties also represented a significant proportion of the respondents.
Walker said adding more participants will also make the survey more useful to businesses and economic developers.
“When you have your own regional wage benefit survey, it’s a great tool in establishing credibility as well as getting the information out there,” said Walker.
Walker says the data isn’t just helpful for existing local businesses. Data like average hourly wage can help companies decide whether they want to start operations in Northeast Tennessee.
“People who are looking to come here have a real number of what their jobs are paying, so what they have to compete with, what they have to pay in order to compete for workforce,” said Walker.
Copies of the report can be requested through the First Tennessee Development District online.
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Angus Cloud, an actor best known for his role as the drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill in HBO's "Euphoria, has died at the age of 25.
In a statement to The Associated Press, the 25-year-old's publicist said he died at his family's home in Oakland, California. It said the family had to say goodbye to "an artist, a friend, a brother and a son."
Cloud had buried his father last week and intensely struggled with the loss, the family said, though they did not give an exact cause of death.
"The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend," the statement said. "Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."
In a post on X, an account for "Euphoria" said, "He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."
Cloud was scouted by a "Euphoria" casting associate while walking down the street in New York, where he had been working at a restaurant at the time.
He went on to star in the show's first two seasons and has had film and music video roles. He was finishing up three film projects at the time of his death.
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"Find me waterfront homes in central Minnesota."
The future is here in real estate, with a little help from ChatGPT artificial intelligence. Zillow, the real estate information site, is partnering with the AI app to allow users ask conversational questions about specific property listings. Users can also share the types of for-sale and rental homes they are interested in, including details like location and price range, and get results back from the app.
Much like how the internet changed how real estate is marketed and sold, AI is now transforming the home buying experience. The newAI real estate pluginretrieves relevant information from Zillow's database of real estate listings when asked a question.
The plugin became available to a select number of ChatGPT users in May, before it rolled out more widely. Plugins are software additions that allow for the customization of computer programs, apps, and web browsers, as well as the customization of the content offered by websites.
"Generative AI is changing the way people search for information,” David Beitel, chief technology officer at Zillow, said in a statement. “We've been embracing AI and machine learning starting with the Zestimate in 2006, and later introducing personalized recommendations and natural language search — which means we're well-equipped to help customers search and find homes in this new way."
But is new technology the solution to find homes? Megan Fox, an agent at Compass Real Estate in New Jersey, said in this competitive market with inventory being extremely low, a local real estate expert is critical in helping navigate the process.
“AI is great for certain things, but a local agent is crucial for getting to know the area,” Fox said. “Our kids go to school here, we know the restaurants, the neighborhood.”
Paul Reddam, of Homesville Realty Group with Compass in Austin, Texas, said that it’s important to have the best technology and tools available to efficiently manage the home search process. One of his favorite AI tools is the likely-to-sell feature that Compass agents use. Likely-to-sell recommendations help agents in engaging with the right contacts — people in the area who have the highest likelihood of selling their homes in the next 12 months.
SEE MORE: Young buyers weigh options as they struggle to afford today's housing
The AI tool Zillow is offering through ChatGPT allows home buyers and sellers to connect their real estate needs: buying, selling, financing and renting. Using natural language search queries, the tool helps buyers find exactly what they’re looking for.
Other AI features that Zillow recently added include AI generated floor plans for listed homes.
The Zillow ChatGPT plugin is currently building its data, allowing Zillow to refine the user experience based on user interactions. OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has put in safeguards to minimize inaccuracies and prevent inappropriate responses.
Digital tools are great for navigating the home search process, Fox said. But she added they are best when used with guidance from a local real estate agent who can decipher nuances of the market.
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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased last year by Elon Musk.
An attorney representing the social media site wrote to the Center for Countering Digital Hate on July 20 threatening legal action over the nonprofit's research into hate speech and content moderation. The letter alleged that CCDH's research publications seem intended "to harm Twitter's business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims."
Musk is a self-professed free speech absolutist who has welcomed back white supremacists and election deniers to the platform, which he renamed X earlier this month. But the billionaire has at times proven sensitive about critical speech directed at him or his companies.
The center is a nonprofit with offices in the U.S. and United Kingdom. It regularly publishes reports on hate speech, extremism or harmful behavior on social media platforms like X, TikTok or Facebook.
The organization has published several reports critical of Musk's leadership, detailing an increase in anti-LGBTQ hate speech as well as climate misinformation since his purchase. The letter from X's attorney cited one specific report from June that found the platform failed to remove neo-Nazi and anti-LGBTQ content from verified users that violated the platform's rules.
In the letter, attorney Alex Spiro questioned the expertise of the researchers and accused the center of trying to harm X's reputation. The letter also suggested, without evidence, that the center received funds from some of X's competitors, even though the center has also published critical reports about TikTok, Facebook and other large platforms.
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"CCDH intends to harm Twitter's business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims," Spiro wrote, using the platform's former name.
Imran Ahmed, the center's founder and CEO, told the AP on Monday that his group has never received a similar response from any tech company, despite a history of studying the relationship between social media, hate speech and extremism. He said that typically, the targets of the center's criticism have responded by defending their work or promising to address any problems that have been identified.
Ahmed said he worried X's response to the center's work could have a chilling effect if it frightens other researchers away from studying the platform. He said he also worried that other industries could take note of the strategy.
"This is an unprecedented escalation by a social media company against independent researchers. Musk has just declared open war," Ahmed told the Associated Press. "If Musk succeeds in silencing us other researchers will be next in line."
Messages left with Spiro and X were not immediately returned Monday.
It's not the first time that Musk has fired back at critics. Last year, he suspended the accounts of several journalists who covered his takeover of Twitter. Another user was suspended for using publicly available flight data to track Musk's private plane; Musk had initially pledged to keep the user on the platform but later changed his mind, citing his personal safety. He also threatened to sue the user before allowing him back on the platform under certain restrictions.
He initially had promised that he would allow any speech on his platform that wasn't illegal. "I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means," Musk wrote in a tweet last year.
X's recent threat of a lawsuit prompted concern from U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who said the billionaire was trying to use the threat of legal action to punish a nonprofit group trying to hold a powerful social media platform accountable.
"Instead of attacking them, he should be attacking the increasingly disturbing content on Twitter," Schiff said in a statement.
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HOPEWELL, Va. -- A Florida man, in town helping his mother fix her home, was killed after the driver of a pick up truck crashed into his car at a Hopewell stoplight.
Andre Bassette Jr., 45, was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Oaklawn Boulevard and Ashland Avenue on Friday night when he was rear-ended by a truck driven by 34-year-old Tequan Davon Taylor, according to police.
At the time of the crash, Taylor was fleeing police after a Prince George County police officer attempted to stop him for reckless driving.
Taylor was clocked driving 67 miles an hour in a 45-mile-an-hour zone, a Prince George County Police spokesperson said.
Bassette, who has lived in Jacksonville for nearly 20 years, was visiting his mother in Hopewell to help put gutters on her home.
"It just hurt me so bad to know that he's gone," Rosa Bassette said.
The police pursuit of Taylor lasted around one minute before his 1998 pickup crashed into Bassette's car at the intersection, sources said.
A resident who lives near the scene of the crash, Keisha Bolling, said she heard the impact of the pickup truck hitting the car.
"I was very scared, you know, really nothing like, I never had anything happen like that out here before," Bolling said.
Bassette, the father of a 17-year-old daughter, grew up in Hopewell and attended Hopewell High School.
Taylor, who took off running from the scene of the crash and is still on the run, now faces multiple charges relating to the crash, according to police.
"He needs to turn himself in, he really do," Rosa Bassette said about the driver wanted for killing her son. "I'm sorry but he needs to turn himself in. Cause we need some closure right now - he's out there, he's free and my son is gone."
The crash is under investigation by the Virginia State Police. If you have any information on the crash or on the whereabouts of Tequan Devon Taylor, you can call 804-609-5656 or dial #77.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- The Medicare contract between the Bon Secours hospital system and health insurance provider Anthem is scheduled to end in Virginia on Tuesday.
That means Bon Secours services will become an out-of-network cost for nearly 19,000 Medicare recipients in Virginia and 11,000 in the Richmond area.
Starting on August 1, these patients may be required to pay more money out of pocket to continue seeing their doctor, according to a Bon Secours spokesperson.
Patients could also find another doctor who is in their healthcare network.
Why Is This Happening?
In a statement released earlier this month, Bon Secours said the reimbursement rates provided by Anthem were substantially less than their other partners.
The hospital system said Anthem has not kept up with inflation or rising labor costs.
Anthem accused Bon Secour of using the contract negotiation as a bargaining chip to drive costs higher for people covered through their employers.
Anthem also stated that later this fall, Bon Secours is planning to terminate a contract set in place until 2025 for Anthem Medicaid members.
Anthem said it was working with specific Medicare Advantage members who need to stay under Bon Secour providers and also working with other members to transition to another local healthcare system.
Despite the contract coming to an end, Bon Secours said its emergency services will always be available at no higher cost.
Statement from Bon Secours
Despite months of ongoing contract negotiations, Anthem hasn't provided a contract that addresses the financial burden created by recent inflation and supply chain shortages and build a sustainable partnership that will support the quality care we offer our communities for years to come.
As a result, effective August 1 our Bon Secours providers and facilities will be considered out-of-network for patients with Anthem Medicare Advantage plans.
Please note that all patients will continue to have access to all Bon Secours emergency departments, regardless of the network status with Anthem.
We want to continue to negotiate to ensure access to care is available when it’s needed. We encourage Anthem to do what is right for its Virginia Medicare Advantage members, today and in the future, to ensure access to care is not compromised.
We take a holistic approach to payer relationships and are negotiating all our Anthem contracts, including Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial, and we’re asking for modest increases on our remaining contracts to align with the increasing cost of care.
It is important to note that if an agreement is not reached, the Anthem Managed Medicaid agreement with Bon Secours may terminate on October 1, 2023.
We will continue to allow ample time for fair and balanced negotiations to reach an agreement before those contracts terminate, just as we’ve done with all our contracts.
- Emma SwannDirector, Public Relations & Communications
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RICHMOND, Va. -- When Bronny James survived after he suffered a cardiac arrest at basketball practice at the University of Southern California last week, a thought crossed Dr. John Phillips' mind.
As Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR), Dr. Phillips knows the difference between life and death can be a matter of minutes.
"I think it just emphasizes the importance of us all being prepared," Dr. Phillips said about the quick intervention with CPR and an automated external defibrillator or AED, both of which James reportedly received. "The high profile cases like Bronny James, come to your attention and to the community's attention. But, this can happen in your town, small town, big town, anywhere."
"After four minutes of receiving neither CPR nor defibrillation, then your chances of recovering and even surviving are much, much less," said Phillips, who added the out-of-hospital survival rates for cardiac arrest patients is around 8% for children and less than 10% for adults in areas that are not prepared.
And working to make sure places are prepared for cardiac arrest is something he is focused on as the Virginia lead for Project ADAM, a national program that works to help schools become what's known as "heart safe", which he first spoke to CBS 6 about in January following the cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills' player Damar Hamlin.
"You never know when one of these events is going to happen or where will happen," he said. "When you're in a location that is prepared for sudden cardiac arrest, like at a gym, like at a high school, or in this case, a college, that survival rate improves dramatically. And that's why we're pushing this right."
Since the program launched in November, Phillips said five schools in Virginia have passed the program. He said 15 more schools, including some in Central Virginia, are in the process.
In Virginia, a law went into effect this year that required all schools to create AED plans and install the machines, something the four major divisions in Central Virginia said they already do.
But Phillips said the training goes beyond what the law requires schools to do and has to meet 14 checkpoints.
"It's broken down into having an AED and having it prepared, ready, maintenanced. Also, having a team of folks at your school who are trained in CPR and AED use, as well as recognition of sudden cardiac arrest and then practice," said Phillips. "It's where folks are most practiced that the survivability and the results from sudden cardiac arrest are going to be the best."
Phillips said the program is available to not only schools but also sports teams and church groups.
"Now is the time for everyone to take five minutes to learn hands-only CPR, to educate themselves about what an automated external defibrillator is and how easy it is to use," he said. "We never know when these events will occur. And if you're there, you can hopefully save a life."
More information about CHoR's Project ADAM program can be found here.
To show how quickly you can learn hands-only CPR, Dr. Phillips gave CBS 6's Cameron Thompson a demonstration. You can see the video below and learn for yourself:
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RICHMOND, Va. -- We're now officially less than 100 days from Election Day in Virginia when control of Virginia's General Assembly will be in the hands of Virginia voters.
Election Day is November 7, and early voting begins September 22.
All 140 seats of the General Assembly are up for grabs, and the future of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's agenda is at stake.
Republicans currently control the House of Delegates, and Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Virginia Senate.
The hope for the GOP is to flip the Senate, giving their party full control of the Virginia government with Youngkin ready to sign economic and social priorities. Republicans have already cast Democrats as out of touch with regular Virginians and labeled their policies as too extreme.
Meanwhile, Democrats need to hold onto a majority in at least one chamber to block big-ticket items eyed by the GOP, arguing abortion access and gun laws will be rolled back if they don't.
To be honest, on a warm summer morning, the minds of many voters are miles away from politics.
"November is when I start thinking of it, but I've been seeing, you know, of course, the signs and things like that too," said Regina Hill, who works in Richmond. "I do plan on voting in November.”
“It’s not something I’ve thought of yet, but I guess it’s closer than it seems," Chesterfield resident Kayla Jensen said. “It's important, especially, you know, those elections that you think don't matter, but that's what affects the local population and affects more of a day-to-day life.”
“I know a lot of people in my generation might think, you know, votes don't matter too much. I do think it matters a lot though, especially since we really disagree with, you know what's going on right now," said Katherine Boone, who recently moved to Virginia for school.
One unique factor: this is the first General Assembly election under new legislative maps after redistricting, meaning many voters will find themselves in a new district or at least a similar one with a new number attached.
Election officials say it's important to check which race you'll be voting in.
The nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project has a helpful mapping tool to navigate new districts and races.
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(CNN) — Angus Cloud, a rising actor best known for his role in the HBO drama “Euphoria,” has died, his family announced in a statement to CNN on Monday.
He was 25.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence,” they wrote.
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added. “We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Cloud’s breakout role came in 2019 as Fezco, a sweet-natured drug dealer who cared deeply for Rue, played by Zendaya, in “Euphoria.”
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” an HBO spokesperson told CNN. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
The Oakland native recalled in aninterview with iDin March how he was discovered on the streets of Brooklyn by a casting agent,
“I definitely thought it could be some kind of scam,” he laughed. “Then they brought me back in and they showed me the role, and it made more sense. Because in my mind I was like, they stopped me because I look like I could be a star? Then I’m like, no, it’s because I look like I could be a drug dealer.”
When “Euphoria” took off, Cloud said he was surprised by his own success.
“The difference between me and everyone else who’s famous it’s that they were trying to go get famous, for the most part,” he told the publication. “They were working hard, and they were like, ‘I’m going to make it to the top’. For me, it was just like too good of an opportunity to say no to. I had no idea it would go this far.”
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A trio of top House Republicans are demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) hand over information pertaining to Hunter Biden’s plea deal, which has been on hold for days after a judge raised concerns about the agreement.
GOP lawmakers have railed for weeks against the plea agreement, calling it a “sweetheart deal” and arguing Hunter Biden was given preferential treatment because he is the son of President Biden.
The three Republicans escalated those attacks in a Monday letter, asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to answer a list of questions and provide documents and communications about Hunter Biden’s “unusual” plea agreement — the first request from Congress parsing the particulars of the deal.
“The Department’s unusual plea and pretrial diversion agreements with Mr. Biden raise serious concerns — especially when combined with recent whistleblower allegations—that the Department has provided preferential treatment toward Mr. Biden in the course of its investigation and proposed resolution of his alleged criminal conduct,” the letter reads.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) all signed the letter. The House GOP for months has been investigating the Biden family’s foreign business dealings and its associates. Lawmakers have previously made requests regarding the investigation into Hunter Biden led by U.S. attorney for Delaware David Weiss.
The Hill reached out to the DOJ for comment.
Hunter Biden’s plea deal was put on hold last week after the judge overseeing the case questioned the parameters of the agreement. As part of the deal, Biden was expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of willful failure to pay income taxes. He also reached a diversion agreement relating to an unlawful possession of a weapon charge.
U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, a Trump appointee, raised concerns about the setup of the two-part deal and the scope of Biden’s immunity, and she ultimately gave both parties more time to explain why the deal — which she has to greenlight — should be accepted.
The three House Republicans pointed to some of Noreika’s concerns in their letter, including provisions in the pretrial diversion agreement that would shield Hunter Biden from future criminal charges on the gun charge or other federal charges within the scope of the agreement.
“Taken individually, each of the provisions discussed above raises serious concerns about how the Department has handled this matter. But when considered together, the provisions appear to be even more troubling,” the GOP chairmen wrote.
They claimed the Justice Department “shifted a broad immunity provision, which benefits Mr. Biden, from the plea agreement to the pretrial diversion agreement apparently to prevent the District Court from being able to scrutinize and reject that immunity provision.”
“And then, the Department has benefitted Mr. Biden by giving up its unilateral ability to bring charges against him if it concludes that he has breached the pretrial diversion agreement. Instead, it has placed upon itself the burden of getting the District Court’s permission to bring charges even though the District Court normally has no role in policing a pretrial diversion agreement in that manner,” they continued. “So, the District Court is apparently removed from the equation when it helps Mr. Biden and inserted into the equation when it helps Mr. Biden.”
The trio of Republicans also voiced concerns about the DOJ saying the investigations into Hunter Biden are “ongoing,” arguing it is an effort to shield the DOJ from congressional oversight. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) raised a similar claim last month.
“How can Hunter Biden plead guilty, no jail time, and the DOJ say there’s still an investigation, try to withhold information to the House? That’s unacceptable and will not stand,” McCarthy told reporters at the time.
The committee chairmen are asking Garland to provide information on other pretrial diversion agreements similar to Biden’s, in addition to “a generalized description of the nature of the Department’s ongoing investigation(s) concerning Hunter Biden.”
The letter from Jordan, Comer and Smith came the same day lawmakers heard testimony from former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer behind closed doors. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) told reporters Archer said Hunter Biden included President Biden on a number of phone calls that presumably included business associates, a detail that Republicans will likely use in their attempts to link the president to his son’s business dealings.
Goldman said the testimony did not prove President Biden was involved in his son’s business dealings. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), however, said he thought Archer’s testimony “implicate[s] the president.”
That testimony came nearly two weeks after two IRS whistleblowers testified publicly, claiming that authorities slow-walked the case into Hunter Biden. The two whistleblowers previously spoke to the Ways and Means Committee behind closed doors, and those transcripts were released shortly after Hunter Biden’s plea agreement was announced.
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Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.”
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.
“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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Former President Trump’s dominance of the GOP field was underscored by a new poll released Monday.
The New York Times/Siena College poll showed Trump leading his closest rival for the nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, by a massive 37 points.
In the poll, Trump drew 54 percent support and DeSantis 17 percent. No other candidate registered higher than 3 percent support.
The poll was far from an outlier. Trump has maintained a lead of roughly 30 points over DeSantis in national polling averages for some time. There is no convincing evidence that any other contender is acquiring real momentum.
Given that Trump is showing such strength even while he has been indicted in two criminal cases, the question arises as to whether he is all but inevitable as the GOP nominee.
Here are the main arguments for and against that idea.
Trump is the inevitable nominee because…
His support looks rock-solid
Trump’s biggest political asset has been clear for years. His base voters are avid in their support and near-impervious to any negative information about him.
It’s more than seven years since then-candidate Trump told a crowd in Iowa, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters, OK?”
Today, he stands accused of obstruction of justice and a series of other serious offenses in the Mar-a-Lago documents case. He is also charged with falsifying business records in a separate New York case.
Among Republicans, it hasn’t mattered.
In the New York Times poll, 71 percent of potential Republican primary voters said the GOP needed “to stand behind Trump” amid his charges, whereas only 22 percent argued there was no obligation to do so.
The exact same share — 71 percent — asserted that Trump was innocent of any “serious federal crimes.”
A general election would be a very different matter. But, within the GOP, there is every reason to think Trump has a lock on enough voters to carry him to the nomination.
His main rival is doing very poorly
DeSantis’s weakness has been a bigger surprise than Trump’s strength so far.
The Florida governor launched his campaign on May 24, with a Twitter Spaces event marred by technical glitches. It was a sign of things to come.
DeSantis’s poll ratings have eroded over the two months-plus of his campaign to date. The national polling average maintained by data site FiveThirtyEight showed him drawing roughly 21 percent support on the day of his launch. He is now at roughly 16 percent.
The polling slide has been accompanied by broader campaign troubles. A recent series of staffing cuts has reduced his team by about one-third.
DeSantis’s backers publicly evince confidence that they are building a campaign for the long haul, and that it will all come right in the end. The governor laid out an economic agenda in a New Hampshire speech Monday.
But as of today, DeSantis has seriously underperformed.
That’s very good news for Trump.
GOP voters don’t buy the argument that Trump is unelectable
Trump-skeptical GOP insiders coalesce around one central argument — that the former president would be a weak general election candidate, likely losing a winnable election.
As evidence they cite the 2020 election, when Trump lost the popular vote by more than seven million votes to President Biden; his false claims of election fraud and the way they fueled the Capitol Riot of Jan. 6. 2021; his many legal challenges; and his low poll ratings among the general public.
In an Economist/YouGov poll released last week, Trump was seen favorably by 40 percent of the general public, and unfavorably by 57 percent. Self-professed independent voters broke against him on that question by almost two-to-one.
But the GOP primary electorate, by and large, just doesn’t buy it. They believe Trump can defy the polls and pundits again, just as he did when defeating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016.
The New York Times poll asked Republican voters whether Trump or DeSantis was better “able to beat Joe Biden.”
Fifty-eight percent went for Trump compared to 28 percent for DeSantis.
Unless those figures change drastically, it’s tough to see how Trump loses the nomination battle.
Trump is not the inevitable nominee because….
The campaign has barely begun
Today’s intense media coverage of every step of every campaign tends to lead to sweeping predications.
Many of those forecasts might seem premature.
The Iowa caucuses are more than five months away — an eternity in politics. The Republican National Convention, at which the nominee will be formally crowned, is almost a year away.
For the moment, Trump likely accrues some benefit from his near-universal name recognition.
In another Economist/YouGov poll earlier this month, the proportion of Republicans who said they didn’t know enough to express an opinion of a particular candidate stood at 9 percent for DeSantis, 21 percent for former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and 27 percent for former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley.
That gives those candidates room to grow, at least in theory, in a way that isn’t true for Trump.
Trump’s rivals could also hold out hope of game-changing moments during debate season, which is soon to begin. The first clash is set for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee.
Early polls are misleading
Trump’s rivals emphasize that predictions based on early polls in previous years were wrong.
That’s true — sort of. But it’s not quite so hard-and-fast a rule as the Trump skeptics claim.
In fact, in two of the last three contested Republican presidential primaries, the eventual winner was already leading the RealClearPolitics average at this point.
Trump had just burst into the lead in 2016, never to surrender it; and in 2012, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had already established a lead, which he would lose and regain. Romney is now a senator representing Utah.
The sole exception came in 2008, when the late Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) was in third place and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was leading the field. McCain went on to claim the nomination and Giuliani’s campaign sputtered into oblivion.
It’s not just a matter of polls. Campaigns can sometimes shift on a dime, as happened for the Democrats in 2020.
Then, Biden looked like a busted flush after trailing in fourth in Iowa and fifth in New Hampshire. A win in South Carolina — and a collective quiver of fear among moderate Democrats over the possibility of nominating Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) — delivered the nomination to Biden.
Trump’s legal problems are getting worse
Even if Trump’s support has remained solid so far, it may not be destined to remain so.
What happens when the GOP has to focus fully on whether to nominate a candidate who could be convicted of serious offenses by the time Election Day rolls around?
Trump’s trial in the Mar-a-Lago matter has been set for May 20 next year.
Then there is the likelihood of Trump’s other troubles deepening.
An indictment is widely expected soon over Jan. 6. Trump himself wrote on Truth Social on Monday that he expected an indictment “any day now.”
In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) is wrapping up her probe into attempts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results in that state. Decisions on charges are expected in the next few weeks.
Every one of those cases, regardless of the verdicts, will put unflattering details of Trump’s behavior back in the spotlight — and could, perhaps, give some Republican voters second thoughts about nominating him.
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CHICAGO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of ACG – the premier midmarket mergers and acquisitions association – announces the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Brent Baxter, effective July 31, 2023.
An executive search committee, led by ACG Chairman Christine Nowaczyk, launched a national search through Korn Ferry to find an innovative leader who can keep up with the growth of the industry while listening and truly understanding the needs of ACG's chapters and members. "We found that person in Brent," said Nowaczyk, "and we are excited for the organization's next chapter. I want to thank my board colleagues and our committee for their contributions toward the extensive search."
Baxter has a long career in middle market M&A, ACG's core focus, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. He also has a long and dedicated history supporting ACG in a volunteer capacity, serving in multiple positions on the ACG Board of Directors, and was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 DealMAX event.
Brent served as ACG Chairman in 2021 and has been a member of the Executive Committee for the past six years – four years with the Office of the Chair, and two years as Finance Chair.
Beginning in 2015, Brent spearheaded many key membership strategies, including a growth initiative targeting corporate/strategic acquirer members, which flourished in 38 of ACG's local chapters. He also co-chaired the first national Strategic Acquirer Summit, which drew 120 high-value corporate attendees in Dallas in 2019. The program was suspended during COVID but successfully returned in 2023 in an invigorated form during ACG's largest event, DealMAX.
Brent has been an active participant in numerous chapter leadership events for 20+ years, forming deep connections with ACG's chapter network. He has attended more than 250 ACG events throughout the U.S. and has been a key member of his local ACG St. Louis chapter, serving in multiple positions, including Board President, Membership Chair, Chair of the Corporate Peer Group, as well as Chair of a key multi-chapter Midwest event, the Growth Conference.
"Brent has played a vital role in the success of ACG for many years, and has a deep familiarity with ACG's strategic plan, leadership and staff, member segments and, most importantly, actionable areas for growth," said Nowaczyk. "He not only embodies the values of ACG but also brings a fresh perspective and innovative ideas. With his experience and passion, we have full confidence that Brent will further enhance ACG's global reputation as a hub for middle-market growth, dealmaking, and thought leadership."
Baxter comes to ACG most recently from Nolan & Associates, a leading boutique investment banking firm with a focus on the middle market, where he has been Managing Director since 2019.
Prior to joining Nolan, Brent spent 18 years as Managing Director of a St. Louis independent investment bank. He also has extensive experience growing private companies through acquisitions, serving as CEO of a food manufacturing company that more than quadrupled its sales in eight years, and is currently on the boards of several privately held companies.
"I am eager to work even more extensively with our board of directors, our dedicated chapter boards and volunteers and our amazingly talented team of ACG professionals as we continue to provide our middle-market M&A community with best-in-class member benefits, innovative resources and expanded, relevant networking opportunities," said Brent Baxter. "ACG's mission is more relevant today than ever. In this dynamic economic landscape, supporting and amplifying middle-market growth is not just a responsibility—it is an opportunity to shape the future of business. I am ready and committed to lead ACG on this exciting journey."
The new CEO will direct all areas of ACG's operations, including several initiatives that are at the core of ACG's mission.
This includes overseeing ACG's expansive chapter network, which offers members a wealth of networking opportunities through more than 2,000 annual meetings and events as well as DealMAX, ACG's annual conference and premier networking opportunity for middle market professionals.
Moreover, Baxter will oversee ACG's media division, which includes the Middle Market Growth suite of publications and digital products (Middle Market Executive, Middle Market DealMaker, and several special reports), GrowthTV, an online media channel providing engaging and insightful content for the middle-market community, and the Middle Market Growth Conversations podcast.
Mid-market private equity valuation and deal terms database GF Data, ACG's first acquisition, is also a key part of the future plans for a revitalized and more robust ACG under Baxter's leadership.
The ACG Board expresses its sincere gratitude to Lisa Harris, the organization's CFO and Interim CEO, for her exceptional leadership and dedication during this transitional period.
We also extend our appreciation to the search firm Korn Ferry for their professional assistance in this pivotal CEO search, and to the entire ACG staff for their unwavering dedication to our organization and its mission.
Please watch a GrowthTV video where Brent Baxter discusses what's next for ACG.
About ACG (Association for Corporate Growth)
Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with a mission of driving middle-market growth. ACG's global network operates within 61 local markets worldwide and comprises more than 100,000 middle-market professionals who invest in, own and advise growing companies. Learn more about ACG and become a member at www.acg.org.
Media Contact: Sue Ter Maat, ACG, 847-772-4354 or stermaat@acg.org
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC ) — An internal investigation by Richmond Schools reveals several areas of improvement after a deadly graduation shooting outside the Altria Theatre.
18-year-old Shawn Jackson and his step father, Renzo Smith, were shot and killed in Monroe Park shortly after the graduation ended on June 6. Another teenager, Amari Pollard, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the two deaths. Now, he faces one first-degree murder charge for Jackson.
After the shootings, Richmond Public Schools (RPS) launched an internal investigation into the circumstances leading up to the situation. In documents obtained by 8News, the investigation identified six recommendations for substantial policy changes dealing with safety and response.
The investigation is something that school board member Jonathan Young supports, but also says, is overdue.
“What transpired surely did not have to. Richmond Schools should have known better,” said Young. “My proposition is that Richmond schools is consistently putting persons in harm’s way, and I always want to wait until the facts are revealed to be objective, but my gut told me from the moment I learned what had happened that Richmond had some culpability into what materialized.”
According to documents in the investigation, the administration cited inconsistencies regarding the district’s Homebound program.
In June, 8News reported that Shawn Jackson had not been attending Huguenot in person, and instead, was learning from home. Sources close to the Homebound program shared concerns with 8News about Jackson’s attendance and questioned if he should have attended, due to safety reasons.
In an emailed response, RPS said that Jackson was not in the program due to disciplinary reasons and therefore was allowed to attend.
However, the internal investigation states: “RPS does not currently have a consistent approach to assessing whether students should attend graduation in person.”
It continues: “We need a clearer and more rigorous protocol to make these decisions going forward.”
The administration is also recommending that principals personally review and sign off on all graduation participants and that this become a permanent policy by ‘enshrining the requirement in the Board Policy.’
“We seem to, in a recurring way, err on the side of not keeping people safe. This is in no way an anomaly,” said Young. “On every occasion, it seems when provided an opportunity to do what’s right and keep people safe, Richmond does the opposite.”
Another recommendation is changing the location of graduation and adopting “new, enhanced security protocol for all graduations,” similar to the protocol that was adopted for the remainder of the 2023 graduations.
This would include increasing the number of officers from Richmond Police Department and security, banning all bags and all signs, balloons, or other items that could obstruct the view of security personnel, limiting the number of attendees, and encouraging families not to congregate following the graduation ceremony.
Documents show this could also apply to other large events and sporting events.
“As awful as that incident was, as awful as it was, week in and week out, we’re incurring real threats in our buildings that neither students nor teachers should be subjected to,” Young said. “Until people can speak with moral clarity, it’ll continue to happen.”
The investigation goes on to recommend developing a mental health plan in the event of a crisis and an immediate communication plan.
While these are recommendations, many have a targeted completion date of Oct. 2023.
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BOGOTA, Colombia, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Considering the information known to public, the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC, "Ecopetrol" or the "Company") reiterates the press release issued by the company yesterday, which stated that Ecopetrol, Cenit and Oleoducto de Colombia have actively collaborated with the different authorities for the execution of the "Bunkering Imperio" operation.
- Based on external verifications and information coming from the collaborative efforts between the Ecopetrol Group, the Judicial Investigation Directorate and the Carabineros and Environmental Protection Directorate of the National Police, to date, there is no evidence implicating either the administrations or the officers of the Ecopetrol Group;
- Ecopetrol, Cenit and Oleoducto de Colombia have been recognized as victims in the corresponding criminal proceedings; and
- The company will continue to work with the authorities to sanction and prevent the smuggling and theft of hydrocarbons.
Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector. This press release contains business prospect statements, operating and financial result estimates, and statements related to Ecopetrol's growth prospects. These are all projections and, as such, they are based solely on the expectations of the managers regarding the future of the company and their continued access to capital to finance the company's business plan. The realization of said estimates in the future depends on the behavior of market conditions, regulations, competition, and the performance of the Colombian economy and the industry, among other factors, and are consequently subject to change without prior notice.
This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Head of Capital Markets (a)
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Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co
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Marcela Ulloa
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A grant from the National Science Foundation has been awarded to a professor at the University of Richmond to fund a project that may improve our understanding of the universe.
Jack Singal, a physics professor at the University of Richmond, has received a grant of $589,939 from the National Science Foundation for a research project that will result in a new map that focuses on sky brightness in radio waves.
The map using radio waves will be the first measurement on a large scale of the actual absolute brightness of diffuse radio emission in more than 40 years, according to the University of Richmond. Typically, the measurement has been taken by comparing the brightness in different regions of the sky.
Types of light, such as radio waves give scientists information about the universe.
According to the University of Richmond, “the result will be an absolutely calibrated map of the diffuse radio emission over nearly the entire sky.”
The sky brightness map using radio waves is anticipated to be a revolutionary tool for understanding phenomena in and outside of our galaxy. It will be used in a wide range of future research in radio astronomy.
Singal and his research partner, Richard Bradley of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, will use the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia along with other tools they will be making for this research.
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JUSTIN, Texas, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canoo (Nasdaq: GOEV), a high-tech advanced mobility company, today announced that it will report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 after market close on Monday, August 14, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast at 5:00 pm ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Those interested are invited to listen to the live webcast online here. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly afterwards here.
Date: Monday, August 14, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm ET
U.S. Dial-in: 877-407-9169
International Dial-in: 201-493-6755
Access ID: 13740414
An audio replay of the call will be available shortly after its conclusion through August 28, 2023.
Toll-free Replay Number: 877-660-6853
International Replay Number: 201-612-7415
Replay ID: 13740414
About Canoo
Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone. The company has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that spans the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Distinguished by its experienced team from leading technology and automotive companies – Canoo has designed a modular electric platform purpose-built to deliver maximum vehicle interior space that is customizable across all owners in the vehicle lifecycle to support a wide range of vehicle applications for consumers and businesses.
Canoo has teams in California, Texas, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. For more information, please visit www.canoo.com. For Canoo press materials, including photos, please visit press.canoo.com. For investors, please visit www.investors.canoo.com.
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(KRON) – Angus Cloud, the actor best known for his role in the HBO series “Euphoria,” has been found dead at his family’s home in Oakland, according to his publicist, Cait Bailey.
In a statement sent to TMZ, the first outlet to report the death, Cloud’s family confirmed his passing:
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,” the statement read. “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
Variety also reported the actor’s death, citing his family.
A statement from HBO Monday read:
We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting director Jennifer Venditti noticed him. Series creator Sam Levinson made him the co-star of the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television.
Cloud starred as Fezco on 16 episodes of the HBO show in addition to appearances in “North Hollywood,” “The Perfect Women” and music videos with Becky G and Juice WRLD.
He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
Cloud was born in Oakland according to his IMDB page.
He was 25 years old. No cause of death was given
If you or anyone you know are struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, chat or text.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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WATERTOWN, Wis. — Following a Neo-Nazi demonstration in response to an all-ages drag show at a Pride in the Park event in Watertown over the weekend, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a statement to condemn what he referred to as a “disgusting and direct attack on our state’s LGBTQ community, communities of color, and Jewish Wisconsinites.”
On Saturday, July 29, protestors gathered in response to an all-ages drag show at the Pride in the Park event in Watertown — a city between Dodge and Jefferson counties.
A significant presence was established by a nonprofit group called ‘Gays Against Groomers,’ which claims to combat the sexualization of children. However, the situation grew more dire when a dozen masked Neo-Nazis arrived to the protest. They were seen waving swastika flags, shouting homophobic rhetoric and performing Nazi salutes.
“I am especially alarmed that these individuals chose to disrupt, intimidate, and harass kids, people, and families who were attending a local Pride event aimed at celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ community,” Gov. Evers continued. “This is dangerous, hateful behavior, and it should be condemned in all of its forms and by every elected official at every level, and that includes all those who continue to push radical rhetoric, divisive legislation and litigation, and falsehoods and disinformation about the LGBTQ community—those words, those actions, and those policies have real and harmful consequences.
“LGBTQ Wisconsinites deserve to be treated with dignity, decency, kindness, and respect just like every other Wisconsinite, and they deserve to be safe being who they are without fear or threat of shame, harassment, intimidation, or violence. I will continue to support and protect them.”
The Watertown Police Department had a significant presence on-site and to this point, there is no evidence to suggest the situation escalated beyond this demonstration.
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Console & Associates, P.C.: Flagstar Bank Reports 2021 Data Breach Exposing Social Security Numbers of an Estimated 1.4 Million People
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
MARLTON, N.J., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 1.4 million consumers are being notified that their Social Security numbers were compromised following a recent cyberattack. The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are investigating claims on behalf of anyone affected by the Flagstar Bank breach, hoping to fully inform them of the risks they face in the wake of the breach as well as their legal rights.
The sensitive personal data of 1.4 million Flagstaff Bank customers has been compromised. Now, members' full names and Social Security numbers may be in the hands of criminals, putting victims at a greater risk of identity theft and other frauds.
On July 30, 2023, Flagstar Bank filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine describing a data breach affecting consumers nationwide. According to the notice, the data breach affected an estimated 1.4 million people.
The list of sensitive information that was exposed includes consumers':
- Full names, and
- Social Security numbers.
If you receive a data breach notice from Flagstar Bank, you could now be at risk of identity theft—and the devastating financial and legal consequences that go along with it.
Flagstar's filing with the Maine AG indicates a previous data breach letter was sent on March 15, 2015, which may be an error.
What Should You Do if You Receive a Flagstar Bank Data Breach Letter?
Additionally, victims should consider contacting a data breach attorney immediately, as anyone who receives a data breach letter from Flagstar Bank may be entitled to financial compensation.
If you wish to discuss this data security incident, or if you have any questions regarding your rights following the Flagstar Bank data breach, please contact Console & Associates, P.C. at (866) 778-5500. Interested parties and potential plaintiffs can also learn more about this data breach and potential lawsuit at https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/flagstar-bank-data-breach-investigation/. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A man was shot by police after investigators say he fired shots outside a Jewish school in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday.
Police said the man, who has not yet been identified, was trying to get into the Margolin Hebrew Academy before fleeing the scene in a maroon pickup truck with California tags.
Officers spotted the vehicle in the Berclair area and initiated a traffic stop. Memphis Police said the man got out of the pickup truck with a gun in his hand and was shot by an officer.
The suspect was taken to Regional One in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.
The Margolin Hebrew Academy confirmed no one at the school was injured during the incident.
“We can confirm that no one has been hurt in any way, and everyone is now safe, thank G-d. Please look out for further communication with additional information to come. In the meantime, our campus is completely closed. We thank you for your understanding,” the academy said in a statement.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the situation.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools said all of their schools were on a precautionary lockdown as police investigated the situation.
Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe commended the Hebrew academy for their safety procedures and Memphis officers for finding the suspect so quickly.
“Today is a great example of very vigilant officers trying to protect the city. I personally believe that we have avoided a tragedy. I believe the suspect was going to harm somebody before the day was over,” he said.
MPD Chief CJ Davis also recognized the officers for their actions.
“I am proud of the vigilant and quick response of MPD officers who mitigated a potential mass shooting situation today. Many thanks to our neighboring jurisdictions for also providing critical information to stop the suspect’s actions,” she said.
Police said they cannot determine if the shooting at the Hebrew academy was a hate crime at this time.
Congressman Steve Cohen released a statement in response to the incident saying, “I am shocked to know of this senseless incident and relieved at report that no one at the school was injured. Antisemitism is on the rise in this country. I am saddened that an apparent act of violent antisemitism has come to Memphis. We all need to be on our guard against antisemitism and white nationalism.”
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Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.”
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.
“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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Twitter's new "X" sign was taken down on Monday after the city of San Francisco reprimanded the company for installing a giant, flashing sign above its building without a permit.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said it received 24 complaints about the sign, including "concerns about its structural safety and illumination."
A building permit is technically required to dismantle the sign too, but the removal was allowed to proceed "duty to safety concerns," Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson for the department, told NPR.
The signage was the latest effort in the social media platform's rebranding since the sweeping changes were announced last week.
The removal comes less than three days after a city inspector went to Twitter's headquarters on Friday to alert the company of its permit violation and to evaluate the sign located on the roof, according to the city's complaint.
A Twitter representative denied access but explained that the structure is "a temporary lighted sign for an event." The inspector clarified that any signage without a permit must be removed.
The inspector came to the headquarters again on Saturday to visit the roof. But upon arrival, "access was denied again by tenant," the complaint said.
Twitter did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment. But to a tweet alleging that San Francisco authorities were trying to force Musk to remove the "X" sign, the Twitter owner replied on Saturday with a laughing-crying emoji.
Twitter was already in hot waters with the city of San Francisco last Monday for removing Twitter's original sign, which includes its name and iconic blue bird, without proper permits or taping off the sidewalk as part of pedestrian safety measures.
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