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CECILIA, Ky. (AP) — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.”
“It’s great to see you. How are you feeling?” chirps a cheery voice on her laptop screen. It asks her to click an emoji matching her state of mind: Happy. Sad. Worried. Angry. Frustrated. Calm. Silly. Tired.
Depending on the answer, Leah, 9, gets advice from a cartoon avatar on managing her mood and a few more questions: Have you eaten breakfast? Are you hurt or sick? Is everything OK at home? Is someone at school being unkind? Today, Leah chooses “silly,” but says she struggled with sadness during online learning.
At Lakewood Elementary School, all 420 students will start their days the same way this year. The rural Kentucky school is one of thousands across the country using the technology to screen students’ state of mind and alert teachers to anyone struggling.
In some ways, this year’s back-to-school season will restore a degree of pre-pandemic normalcy: Most districts have lifted mask mandates, dropped COVID vaccine requirements and ended rules on social distancing and quarantines.
But many of the pandemic’s longer-lasting impacts remain a troubling reality for schools. Among them: the harmful effects of isolation and remote learning on children’s emotional well-being.
Student mental health reached crisis levels last year, and the pressure on schools to figure out solutions has never been greater. Districts across the country are using federal pandemic money to hire more mental health specialists, rolling out new coping tools and expanding curriculum that prioritizes emotional health.
Still, some parents don’t believe schools should be involved in mental health at all. So-called social-emotional learning, or SEL, has become the latest political flashpoint, with conservatives saying schools use it to promote progressive ideas about race, gender and sexuality, or that a focus on well-being takes attention from academics.
But at schools like Lakewood, educators say helping students manage emotions and stress will benefit them in the classroom and throughout life.
The school, in a farming community an hour’s drive south of Louisville, has used federal money to create “take-a-break” corners in each classroom. Students can rifle through a “self-regulation kit” with tips on deep breathing, squishy stress balls and acupuncture rings, said school counselor Shelly Kerr. The school plans to build a “Reset Room” this fall, part of an emerging national trend to create campus sanctuaries where students can go to decompress and speak with a counselor.
The online student screener Lakewood uses, called Closegap, helps teachers identify shy, quiet kids who might need to talk and would have otherwise gone unnoticed.
Closegap founder Rachel Miller launched the online platform in 2019 with a few schools and saw interest explode after the pandemic hit. This year, she said, more than 3,600 U.S schools will be using the technology, which has free and premium versions.
“We are finally beginning to recognize that school is more than just teaching the kids reading, writing and arithmetic,” said Dan Domenech, executive director of the national School Superintendents Association. Just as free lunch programs are based on the idea that a hungry child can’t learn, more and more schools are embracing the idea that a cluttered or troubled mind cannot focus on schoolwork, he said.
The pandemic magnified the fragility of mental health among American youth, who had been experiencing a rise in depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for years, experts say. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 44% of high school students said they experienced “ persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness ” during the pandemic, with girls and LGBTQ youth reporting the highest levels of poor mental health and suicide attempts.
If a silver lining exists, the pandemic raised awareness of the crisis and helped de-stigmatize talking about mental health, while also bringing attention to schools’ shortcomings in handling it. President Joe Biden’s administration recently announced over $500 million to expand mental health services in the country’s schools, adding to federal and state money that has poured into schools to cope with pandemic-era needs.
Still, many are skeptical schools’ responses are enough.
“All of these opportunities and resources are temporary,” said junior Claire Chi, who attends State College Area High School in central Pennsylvania. Last year, her school added emergency counseling and therapy dogs, among other supports, but most of that help lasted a day or two, Chi said. And that’s “not really a mental health investment for students.” This year, the school says it has added more counselors and plans mental health training for all 10th graders.
Some critics, including many conservative parents, don’t want to see mental health support in schools in the first place. Asra Nomani, a mom from Fairfax County, Virginia, says schools are using the mental health crisis as a “Trojan horse” to introduce liberal ideas about sexual and racial identity. She also worries schools lack the expertise to deal with student mental illness.
“Social-emotional well-being has become an excuse to intervene in the lives of children in the most intimate of ways that are both dangerous and irresponsible,” Nomani said, “because they’re in the hands of people who are not trained professionals.”
Despite the unprecedented funding, schools are having trouble hiring counselors, mirroring the shortages in other American industries.
Goshen Junior High School in northwest Indiana has been struggling to fill a vacancy of a counselor who left last year, when student anxiety and other behavioral problems were “off the charts,” said Jan Desmarais-Morse, one of two counselors left at the school, with caseloads of 500 students each.
“One person trying to meet the needs of 500 students?” said Desmarais-Morse said. “It’s impossible.”
The American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of 250 students per school counselor, which few states come close to meeting.
For the 2020-21 school year only two states — New Hampshire and Vermont — achieved that goal, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Some states face staggeringly high ratios: Arizona averages one counselor to 716 students; in Michigan, 1 to 638; and in Minnesota, 1 to 592.
Also in Indiana, the School City of Hammond won a grant to hire clinical therapists at all 17 of its schools but has not been able to fill most of the new jobs, said Superintendent Scott Miller. “Schools are stealing from other schools. There just aren’t enough workers to go around.” And despite more funding, school salaries can’t compete with private counseling practices, which are also overwhelmed and trying to hire more staff.
Another challenge for schools: identifying struggling children before they’re in emotional crisis. At the Houston Independent School District, one of the largest in the country with 277 schools and nearly 200,000 students, students are asked each morning to hold up fingers showing how they feel. One finger means a child is hurting deeply; five means she or he feels great.
“It’s identifying your brush fires early in the day,” said Sean Ricks, the district’s senior manager of crisis intervention.
Houston teachers now give mindfulness lessons, with ocean sounds played via YouTube, and a Chihuahua named Luci and a cockapoo named Omi have joined the district’s crisis team.
Grant-funding helped Houston build relaxation rooms, known as Thinkeries, at 10 schools last year, costing about $5,000 each. District data show campuses with Thinkeries, which sport bean bag chairs and warmly colored walls, saw a 62% decrease in calls to a crisis line last year, Ricks said. The district is building more this year.
But the rooms themselves are not a panacea. For the calming rooms to work, schools must teach students to recognize they feel angry or frustrated. Then they can use the space to decompress before their emotions erupt, said Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, executive director of Counseling in Schools, a nonprofit that helps schools bolster mental health services.
In the last days of summer vacation, a “Well Space” at University High School in Irvine, California, was getting finishing touches from an artist who painted a mural of a giant moon over mountains. Potted succulents, jute rugs, Buddha-like statuettes and a hanging egg chair brought an un-school-like feel. When school starts this week, the room is to be staffed full-time with a counselor or mental health specialist.
The goal is to normalize the idea of asking for help and give students a place to reset. “If they can re-center and refocus,” said Tammy Blakely, the district’s director of student support services, “they can then, after a short break, go back into their classrooms and be prepared for deeper learning.”
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This story has been updated to restore first name and title of Tammy Blakely, the Irvine, California, director of support services.
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Gecker reported from San Francisco. Associated Press reporters Heather Hollingsworth in Mission, Kansas; Arleigh Rodgers in Indianapolis; Brooke Schultz in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Kavish Harjai in Los Angeles contributed.
Rodgers, Schultz and Harjai are corps members for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
The Associated Press education team receives support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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After 99 days in decline, price for gasoline up a penny
(AP) - After 99 consecutive days of declining gasoline prices, the cost for a gallon edged a penny higher Wednesday.
The national average price rose to about $3.68 per gallon, according to the AAA, but prices have been in steady decline. Wednesday’s average is lower than the week-ago average of $3.70 per gallon and well below last month’s average of $3.90 per gallon.
Prices declined for 14 consecutive weeks, the longest streak since 2015, according to energy analysts.
“All streaks have to end at some point, and the national average for a gallon of gas has fallen $1.34 since its peak in mid-June,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But there are big factors tugging on global oil prices—war, COVID, economic recession, and hurricane season. All this uncertainty could push oil prices higher, likely resulting in slightly higher pump prices.”
Prices soared above $5 per gallon over the summer due to increased travel and the war in Ukraine, adding to financial pressure on families and a creating a potential headache for the Biden administration. While the White House has no role in determining what you pay at the pump, gas prices are always a political issue.
The cost of almost everything has spiked as the global economy emerges from the pandemic, but the price of gasoline is something Americans watched ticking higher daily this year at every corner gas station.
Gasoline prices roughly follow crude and the cost of a gallon peaked in the middle of June as a barrel of crude crossed the $120 barrier. Crude prices have tumbled more than 20% since then and gasoline prices are following along.
There are a number of factors that could keep prices where they are, and potentially send them higher, including the weather.
The hurricane season officially begins in June, but most storms threaten the U.S. from August to October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the likelihood of increased hurricane activity this year is 65%.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A pregnant Florida 16-year-old was denied an abortion for a second time this week, after a state court of appeals said she didn’t present evidence she was “mature” enough to make the decision.
Now, the teen, who is parentless and says she isn’t ready to have a child, may be forced to become a mother.
The girl, identified only as Jane Doe 22-B, who was 10 weeks pregnant as of August 10, appealed a previous court decision made by Judge Jennifer J. Frydrychowicz. That ruling blocked her from getting an abortion without parental consent, despite the teen being parentless.
In her petition, a “judicial bypass” that would grant her the ability to act without parental requirements, the girl said her appointed guardian “is fine with what she wants to do.” In that case, all the guardian would have needed to do is submit a written waiver allowing Jane to have the pregnancy terminated.
In a handwritten petition to the court, the girl explained she doesn’t have a job, is still in school and that the father can’t help with child care. She added that a close friend had also recently died.
On Monday, however, Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeals upheld Frydrychowicz’s ruling that the girl didn’t show convincing evidence she was “sufficiently mature to decide” to abort her pregnancy.
One of the ruling judges, Scott Makar, only partially concurred with the ruling.
Makar wrote in the court’s decision that Jane had displayed maturity based on trial records and noted that she explained she’s “not ready to have a baby.”
He cited Frydrychowicz’s own statement calling the girl “credible” and said court transcripts showed Jane Doe 22-B had done Google searches to become more knowledgeable about the pregnancy and her medical options.
Makar added that Frydrychowicz left the decision open-ended, making it possible for Jane to try again “at a later date.” He added that, based on his understanding, Frydrychowicz saw the decision as a close call and just needed more evidence.
“Given the open-ended nature of the order reflecting the trial judge’s willingness to hear from the minor again – and the time pressures presented – I would remand the case to the trial court,” Makar wrote.
The other two judges, Harvey L. Jay III and Rachel E. Nordby, ruled that sending the case back to the trial court was not necessary.
Jane can now try to appeal the ruling again, but the court file doesn’t specify when she became pregnant, meaning that she may run out of time due to Florida’s now-enacted 15-week abortion ban. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill back in April — months before the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic overturn of Roe v. Wade, which operates on the federal level.
Earlier this month, DeSantis suspended state attorney Andrew Warren for refusing to enforce the abortion ban, citing “neglect of duties” as covered under Florida’s state constitution.
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Rhode Islander Christine “Tacos” Blandino is appearing in Season 3 of “Lego Masters!” She stopped by “The Rhode Show” ahead of the season premiere. Watch the attached video to see what she brought to our set!
Cheer on Tacos this season! Season 3 of “Lego Masters” kicks off Wednesday night on Fox Providence.
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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday declined the state government's invitation to promote the latter's anti-drug campaign.
The development comes amid a war of words between Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over a slew of issues including the alleged nepotism plaguing the state's varsities.
Both had teared into each other these past couple of days, criticising the manner either runs their office.
While Khan labelled Vijayan as a willing spectator to the many illegalities going on in the state, the chief minister dubbed the Governor a tool of the RSS.
Excise Minister MB Rajesh and Kerala Chief Secretary VP Joy had recently met Khan at Raj Bhavan to invite him to inaugurate the closing ceremony of the month-long anti-drug campaign but did not get a favourable response. In fact, Khan had expressed his disappointment at not having been invited to the state's Onam festival celebrations.
Earlier this week, Vijayan said the state will plan a month-long intensive campaign against drugs on October 2.
He also urged public participation in the campaign to quell one of the worst plagues in society today - drug addiction.
Prominent figures from various cultural fields including cinema and sports will be roped in to promote the campaign and to exhort youngsters against using drugs, Vijayan had said.
Public vigils will also be organised at key places, especially railway stations, bus stands, parks and clubs.
A committee has been formed at the state level to tackle the drug problem in Kerala. The chief minister also urged the setting up of similar committees at all levels, including schools.
He had also warned shops against selling intoxicants near school premises.
The campaign gets over on November 2.
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Alappuzha: KCA Royals and KCA Tigers registered wins in the President's Cup at the SD College Ground here on Wednesday.
While the Royals defeated KCA Panthers by 6 wickets, the Tigers recorded a 24-run win over KCA Lions.
Abdul Basith's unbeaten 74 off 34 deliveries was the highlight of the Tigers' win. Anuj Jotin's fighting 74(51) went in vain as the Lions' innings was restricted to 159/8 chasing 184.
Manu Krishnan's 3/19 helped the Royals restrict the Panthers to 145/8 before Alib Alias (46) and Ameersha (31) enabled their win.
Brief scores: KCA Panthers 145/8 in 20 overs (Jofin Jose 49, Vatsal Govind 43, Manu Krishnan 3/19, Gokul G 2/26) lost to KCA Royals 146/4 in 19.2 overs (Albin Alias 46, SN Ameersha 31, Akshay C 2/31), KCA Tigers 183/6 in 20 overs (Abdul Basith 74 not out, Anand Krishnan 52, Vishnu Vinod 43, Midhun S 3/34) bt KCA Lions 159/8 in 20 overs (Anuj Jotin 74, Sharafudeen 2/23, Mohammed Ishaque 2/27, Harikrishnan D 2/31)
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LONDON (AP) — British health officials say the monkeypox outbreak across the country “shows signs of slowing” but that it’s still too soon to know if the decline will be maintained.
In a statement on Monday, the Health Security Agency said authorities are reporting about 29 new monkeypox infections every day, compared to about 52 cases a day during the last week in June. In July, officials estimated the outbreak was doubling in size about every two weeks. To date, the U.K. has recorded more than 3,000 cases of monkeypox, with more than 70% of cases in London.
The agency also said more than 27,000 people were immunized with a vaccine designed against smallpox, a related disease.
“These thousands of vaccines, administered by the (National Health Service)to those at highest risk of exposure, should have a significant impact on the transmission of the virus,” the agency said. It said the vast majority of cases were in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men and that vaccines were being prioritized for them and for their closest contacts and health workers.
Last month, Britain downgraded its assessment of the monkeypox outbreak after seeing no signs of sustained monkeypox transmission beyond the sexual networks of men who have sex with men; 99% of infections in the U.K. are in men.
British authorities said they bought 150,000 doses of vaccine made by Bavarian Nordic, the world’s only supplier. The first 50,000 doses have already been rolled out or will be shared soon with clinics across the country and the next 100,000 vaccines are expected to be delivered in September.
Monkeypox spreads when people have close, physical contact with an infected person’s lesions, their clothing or bedsheets. Most people recover without needing treatment, but the lesions can be extremely painful and more severe cases can result in complications including brain inflammation and death.
Globally, there have been more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox reported in nearly 90 countries. Last month, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak to be a global emergency and American officials have classified their epidemic as a national emergency.
Outside of Africa, 98% of cases are in men who have sex with men. With only a limited global supply of vaccines, authorities are racing to stop monkeypox before it becomes entrenched as a new disease.
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TAIPEI, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2023 GO SMART Award, organized by Global Organization of Smart Cities (GO SMART) – a Taipei City Government's initiative, is entering into its 5th year and now accepting applications from global participants till October 31st, 2022. GO SMART welcomes smart city operators and solutions providers to come and join the competition – to share, to present, to be recognized, and to celebrate successful smart city cases, free of any application fee. The assessment for selection consists of 4 criteria, they are Cross-domain, Impact, Functionality and Innovation. And the diversity of stakeholders within Inter-City PoC (proof of concept) and the essence of cross-domain make GO SMART Award stand out from other similar awards and shine globally.
Among global smart city appraisal organizations, the GO SMART Award has already received enthusiastic responses from many cities around the world. In the past four years, more than 170 outstanding projects have been submitted from more than 40 cities (e.g., Amsterdam, Da Nang, Gdynia, Prague, Taipei, etc.), and 25 countries (e.g.: the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Australia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Iran, and Vietnam). The winners of year 2022 (the fourth term) were "I3 Systems and the City of Los Angeles" from the US, "Qlue Smart City Project: Alam Sutera Intelligent Mobility System" from Indonesia and "Taipei Urban Intelligence Center" from Taiwan.
For the upcoming term of 2023, we have very renowned and highly competent judges in the panel – Ms. Arūnė Urtė Matelytė, Manager of GovTech Lab Lithuania; Dr. Bruno Lanvin, President of Smart City Observatory of IMD; Ms. Callysta Thony, VP of Spark Indonesia; Mr. Chris Cooke, Founder & CEO of SmartCitiesWorld and Mr. Frans-Anton Vermast, the Strategy Advisor of Amsterdam Smart City. The judge panel is particularly formed by a wide range of expertise covering smart government, smart cities, start-up & incubation, publication and education and with the respect to gender equity. They will evaluate the submissions for 2023 GO SMART Award with professional insights and provide valuable feedback to the 10-12 finalists during the pitch session, taking these projects to their next level.
The winners will be announced at the GO SMART website on February 10th, 2023, and the award ceremony will be held on March 29th, 2023, during Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE), which is an internationally renowned smart city event held annually in Taiwan. The winners will be promoted worldwide through GO SMART community and its global media campaign and will also be invited to demo at GO SMART pavilion in 2024 SCSE. To get an acknowledgment under the spotlight of world smart city arena, 2023 GO SMART Award awaits you. For more information please click the award webpage (https://www.citiesgosmart.org/award).
Contact us via email: gosmartcities@citiesgosmart.org, if you have any inquiries on 2023 GO SMART Award.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans will be the site of the 71st Miss Universe contest, bringing together nearly 90 women contestants from around the world in January, the Miss Universe Organization said.
“The City of New Orleans and the Miss Universe Organization share common values of celebrating inclusion, culture and the empowerment of women,” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Monday.
She noted in a news release that former contestants and winners have gone on to become surgeons, diplomats, politicians and business leaders, adding “they all champion social causes that are important to them.”
The competition will be aired on Jan. 14, 2023 — a Saturday — at the city’s convention center, according to the statement. The live broadcast will culminate with the 70th Miss Universe — Bollywood actress Harnaaz Sandhu of India — crowning the winner.
“There is no place like New Orleans. This vibrant city has been at the top of our list to host for quite some time due to its rich cultural history, as well as its unique arts, entertainment, and culinary scene,” said Paula Shugart, president of The Miss Universe Organization.
Last year’s pageant in Eilat, Israel, was held in the middle of the night to accommodate the U.S. primetime TV schedule.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company’s list of the 20 most popular prime-time programs for the week of Sept. 12-18, their networks and viewerships:
1. NFL Football: Chicago at Green Bay, NBC, 19.55 million.
2. “NFL Pregame” (Sunday), NBC, 14.55 million.
3. “NFL Postgame” (Sunday), Fox, 10.77 million.
4. NFL Football: Denver at Seattle, ABC, 10.3 million.
5. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 10.2 million.
6. “Football Night in America,” NBC, 8.36 million.
7. NFL Football: Denver at Seattle, ESPN, 8 million.
8. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 7.03 million.
9. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday), NBC, 6.82 million.
10. “NFL Pregame” (Monday), ABC, 6.31 million.
11. “Emmy Awards,” NBC, 5.92 million.
12. “Big Brother” (Sunday), CBS, 4.47 million.
13. “Password” (Wednesday), NBC, 4.43 million.
14. “NFL Pregame (Monday), ESPN, 4.33 million.
15. “Password” (Tuesday), NBC, 3.88 million.
16. “FBI,” CBS, 3.86 million.
17. “Big Brother” (Wednesday), CBS, 3.85 million.
18. “Celebrity Family Feud,” ABC, 3.83 million.
19. “The Bachelorette,” ABC, 3.55 million.
20. “Young Sheldon,” CBS, 3.51 million.
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In last outing, Buhari bids farewell to United Nations
President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York for the last time, telling the world body that by this time next year, Nigeria will have a new president representing it.
Giving the country’s statement on Wednesday at the 77th General Assembly, he recalled that he would have first addressed them in 1984 as military head of state but had his first opportunity in 2015 when he became the democratically elected president of Nigeria.
Buhari thanked the world leaders who have cooperated with Nigeria in the efforts to tackle various challenges while he also highlighted the actions of the country in bringing peace and stability to the West African sub region.
President Buhari spoke of the continuing challenges facing the world, which he said had been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
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In last outing, Buhari bids farewell to United Nations
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- Amcor HealthCare™ AmSky™ Blister System wins the Recyclable Packaging award at Packaging Europe's 2022 Sustainability Awards, recognising the product's improved sustainability and innovation in healthcare packaging
- The new packaging meets healthcare companies' demand for safe, convenient and easier-to-recycle packaging, improving traditional blister packaging design
ZURICH, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been named 'Recyclable Packaging' winner at Packaging Europe's 2022 Sustainability Awards. The company has been recognised for its Amcor HealthCare™ AmSky™ Blister System, a breakthrough vinyl-free and aluminium-free thermoformed blister system. This recycle-ready* solution is a more sustainable and carbon footprint optimised alternative for the most in-demand healthcare packaging type.
Amcor's AmSky™ Blister System is designed for both PE rigid and PE flexible recycling streams. It removes the traditional use of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and foil from the packaging by using a Polyethylene (PE) thermoformed blister and lidding film, enabling pharma companies to improve the recyclability of their packaging. Due to its integrated design, the lidding is also child-resistant and senior friendly (CRSF) to ensure safer and convenient packaging. The AmSky™ Blister System also benefits from up to 70% reduction in its carbon footprint** when compared to typical blister packs in the market.
Dr. John Forsyth, Global Product Manager Blister Systems & Sachets at Amcor, said, "AmSky's breakthrough recycle-ready blister system showcases how material science and design play a vital role in the future of healthcare packaging, and we are delighted to see it recognised for the Recyclable Packaging award. It demonstrates our heritage in healthcare, strong R&D expertise and commitment to ongoing innovation and sustainability."
AmSky Blister System is a global packaging platform for healthcare customers, helping to address - in a more sustainable way - a growing need for a market expected to reach close to USD $47 billion by 2030, according to Reports and Data. The product also contributes to Amcor's pledge to develop all its packaging to be recyclable or reusable, as well as increase the use of recycled content by 2025.
Packaging Europe's 2022 Sustainability Awards took place in Lisbon, to honour the industry's most important sustainable innovations across the packaging value chain.
Learn more about the Healthcare™ AmSky™ Blister System here.
*Recyclability independently verified by cyclos-HTP.
**Carbon footprint reduction based on an ASSET™ lifecycle assessment. A 70% carbon footprint reduction is based on a cradle-to-grave comparison of a standard PVC blister with Aluminium foil lidding vs. Amcor Healthcare™ AmSky™ PE blister and lidding film. The ASSET™ methodology is certified by the Carbon Trust.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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Toby Okechukwu denies being in Labour Party
•Says he still remains in PDP •Will not contest in 2023 under any party
Deputy Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives Rt Hon Toby Okechukwu had denied being in the Labour Party but insists that he remains in the PDP.
Hon Okechukwu in a press release made available to newsmen in Enugu said that he would not be contesting on the platform of any party and had since made his position clear to the Chairman of the Labour Party.
He regretted the inconvenience his constituents would suffer but pledged to continue to be of service to them.
The press release labelled “I will not contest in 2023, I am still in PDP”, reads as follows:
“My attention has been drawn to the list of candidates for the 2023 general election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on 20th September 2022 wherein my name was published as the Labour Party Candidate for Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, Enugu State.
“I wish to state that I will not be contesting as the candidate of the Labour Party or any other party in the said election. I remain a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.
“Meanwhile, my position on this matter had since been conveyed to the National Chairman of the Labour Party in my letter dated 19th July 2022.
“I deeply appreciate and can never take for granted the overwhelming goodwill of my leaders, constituents and their wish for me to be on the ballot in the 2023 general election.
“I very much understand the pains my decision is bound to cause them. However, I believe and wish to reassure them that as a constituent, I will continue to do my best and be of utmost service to them in or out of public office.
“While thanking them for their immense support and love through the years, I am supremely confident that God will remain the ultimate compass in our affairs.”
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Nearly every single Alaskan got a financial windfall amounting to more than $3,000 Tuesday, the day the state began distributing payments from Alaska’s investment fund that has been seeded with money from the state’s oil riches.
The payments, officially called the Permanent Fund Dividend or the PFD locally, amounted to $2,622 — the highest amount ever. Alaska lawmakers added $662 as a one-time benefit to help residents with high energy costs.
A total of $1.6 billion in direct deposits began hitting bank accounts Tuesday, and checks will arrive later for those who opted for them.
Residents use the money in various ways, from buying big-screen TVs, vehicles or other goods, using it for vacations or putting it in savings or college funds. In rural Alaska, the money can help offset the enormous costs of fuel and food, like $14 for a 12-pack of soda, $4 for a celery bunch and $3 for a small container of Greek yogurt.
“We’re experiencing record high inflation that we haven’t seen since the first PFD was paid in 1982,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a video. “Alaskans have been bearing the brunt of this inflation from the gas pump to the grocery store, and this year’s PFD will provide much needed relief as we head into winter.”
The timing of the checks couldn’t have come at a better time for those living on the state’s vast western coast, which was devastated last weekend by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. Damage to homes and infrastructure was widespread along a 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) of coastline.
Among the communities experiencing the greatest damage was Nome, the largest city on the coast with about 3,500 residents and known for being the end point of the world’s most famous sled dog race.
Howard Farley, now 90, helped secure Nome as the Iditarod’s finish line over 50 years ago. His century-old home was safe from the storm on high ground in Nome, but they did lose about 100 feet (30.48 meters) of frontage and one building at the family’s camp site about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of town.
“The beach is a lot closer,” he said.
He said the payments — which would be more than $16,000 for a family of five — are much needed.
“Even people that didn’t have damage, with the inflation up here, that’s really, really hitting hard,” he said.
Farley said gas is $7 a gallon and will remain that way until the next shipment arrives next spring because barges can’t deliver once the Bering Sea freezes.
“The price won’t go down like it does in Anchorage and other places because you guys can get deliveries almost any time,” he said.
“What it will mean for a lot of families is that they can break even with the high prices we’re paying,” he said.
The oil-wealth check, which some in Alaska see as an entitlement, typically is derived from the earnings of the nest-egg investment account. The diversified fund was established during construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline in the 1970s and now is worth $73.6 billion.
There is a yearly application process and residency requirements to qualify for a dividend. Dividends traditionally have been paid using earnings from the Alaska Permanent Fund. Lawmakers in 2018 began using fund earnings to also help pay for government and sought to limit how much can be withdrawn from earnings for both purposes. The amount going to the dividend this year represents half the authorized draw.
Residents received the first check, $1,000, in 1982. Amounts have varied over the years, and traditionally were calculated on a five-year rolling average to buffer downturns in the economy.
The smallest check ever was $331 in 1983. The largest before this year’s check was $2,072 in 2015. If someone has collected every check since 1982, it would amount to $47,049.
Mildred Jonathan, 74, and her husband, Alfred, 79, live about 100 miles (161 kilometers) west of the Canadian border in the interior Alaska village of Tanacross.
There will be no frivolous spending when they receive their paper check in October. Instead, the Jonathans’ major purchase will be firewood.
“The wood I’m hoping to get is $1,600, and it’s a 10-cord load,” she said. “I’ll survive the winter if I buy that.”
Snow was already falling on nearby mountains, and temperatures in the Athabascan village during the winter are typically well below zero. “It’s cold, cold, cold,” she said.
Any money the couple have left over will go to a new hot water system, flooring for their home and Christmas gifts for their grandchildren, who want new phones.
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EXTON, Pa., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontage Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a custom-built 19,000 square foot laboratory located at 3801 Bay Center Place, Hayward California.
The custom-built state of the art facility was designed by our Biologics Services Department specifically to support the local Bay Area biotech and pharmaceutical community, with services including exploratory and GLP-compliant Ligand Binding Assay (LBA) services, supporting pharmacokinetics (PK), immunogenicity (ADA), and biomarker analysis for protein therapeutics. In addition, the new laboratory will support our Bioanalytical Services Department in providing R&D and GLP compliant, quantitative mass spectrometry services to biotech and pharmaceutical industries, including all preclinical and clinical PK/TK/DDI/BA/BE, protein binding and biomarker services.
Dr Song Li, Chairman and CEO of Frontage, said: "We are pleased to open this brand-new facility in Hayward to better serve our clients' development needs. We are continuing to invest in new technology platforms while providing top-tier customer service. We grateful to the clients that have fueled the growth of Frontage and who were integral to our decision to invest in this expansion."
Frontage Holdings Corp (1521.HK), together with its wholly owned subsidiary Frontage Laboratories, Inc., is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) which provides integrated, science-driven, product development services from drug discovery to late phase clinical process to enable biopharmaceutical companies to achieve their development goals. Comprehensive services include drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, analytical testing and formulation development, preclinical and clinical trial material manufacturing, bioanalysis, preclinical safety and toxicology assessment and early phase clinical studies. Frontage has enabled many biotechnology companies and leading pharmaceutical companies of varying sizes to advance a myriad of new molecules through development and to successfully file global regulatory submissions. For more details visit: www.frontagelab.com
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Leading Senior Care Franchise Expands to 2nd Location in Washington State
ROSEVILLE, Calif. , Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today the opening of a new location in Seattle and the second in Washington state. Located at 2915 E. Madison Street, Suite 304, in the Madison Valley neighborhood, Always Best Care of Seattle Metro is owned and operated by local resident Sarah Cave and her business partner, Ron Frerichs. The new business will provide award-winning in-home care and assisted living referral services throughout the Seattle Metro area.
"There are a growing number of seniors in the Seattle market who want to age at home, where they're comfortable living in familiar surroundings. However, they need a little extra help to remain independent," said Jake Brown, CEO of Always Best Care. "Entrepreneurs like Sarah have the expertise to build a quality team of caregivers and a passion for helping seniors maintain the lifestyle they love. It's a dynamite combination for a successful home care franchise business, and we look forward to seeing Sarah and Always Best Care thrive in Seattle."
Previously the program director and a senior lecturer for the University of Washington Master of Healthcare Administration program, Cave has more than 20 years of experience working in healthcare executive management, consulting, strategy and business development. It was her experience with her mother, who suffered a severe stroke in 2021, that inspired Cave to open Always Best Care in her hometown.
"I was ready to get back into healthcare and wanted to do something meaningful in senior care following my experience caring for my own mother," said Sarah Cave, owner of Always Best Care of Seattle Metro. "After working in healthcare and academia for decades, I am excited about the opportunity to own my own business and have the resources and support of Always Best Care behind me. We have a growing team of compassionate caregivers in place and look forward to serving the community."
Always Best Care is one of the nation's leading providers of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 225 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client's particular physical or social needs.
For a care evaluation or additional information on services available through Always Best Care of Seattle Metro, call 206-922-3795 or visit www.alwaysbestcareseattlemetro.com.
Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the belief that having the right people for the right level of care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best Care has been assisting seniors with a wide range of conditions and personal needs for over 25 years and currently provides thousands of hours of care every year.
Always Best Care also offers exclusive programs such as Always in Touch, Balance Tracking System and remote patient monitoring. For more information regarding Always Best Care's solutions, visit www.alwaysbestcare.com.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Eight people were rushed to hospitals after being injured when an explosion Tuesday tore through the top floor of a Chicago apartment building, officials said.
The explosion at the 36-unit, four-story apartment building in the South Austin neighborhood occurred at about 9 a.m., officials said. Chicago Fire Department Deputy Chief Marc Ferman told reporters a few hours later that the department had finished searching for potential victims and was “confident” that nobody remained trapped inside the building, of which much of the top floor had collapsed.
He said technical crews had shored up the upper floors to allow firefighters to search “to make sure we didn’t leave any victims underneath any of the debris.”
A cause of the blast had not yet been determined.
Seven of the injured were in the building on the city’s West Side when the explosion occurred and one apparently was in a building across the street, Ferman said. Three of the people who were hurt had serious to critical injuries, the department said.
Photographs and video posted on the Chicago Fire Department’s Twitter page showed that much of the top floor was destroyed. Scores of bricks and other debris had fallen onto the street, crushing at least one car and seriously damaging two others.
Several residents said they were home when the explosion rocked the building.
“I was asleep, and all of a sudden there was a loud booming,” Lawrence Lewis, who was asleep at the time, told WGN television. “I woke up to my windows gone, my front door blown open. I just saw smoke, and I ran out of the house. I was asleep. I’m shook up right now.”
Otis Maning, who lives across the street, told the Chicago Sun-Times that he was on his couch watching television when “all of a sudden I hear, `Boom!’”
“My heart almost shot out of my body. … I saw windows busted open, I saw debris,” he added.
Yumika Bady, 25, was also at her home across the street and saw that the blast blew out the back window of her car that was parked nearby.
“It just made my apartment shake,” Bady told The Associated Press.
Chicago police bomb squad and agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the explosion.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration acknowledged Tuesday that its response to the U.S. infant formula shortage was slowed by delays in processing a whistleblower complaint and test samples from the nation’s largest formula factory.
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage, which has forced the U.S. to airlift millions of pounds of powdered formula from overseas.
The review zeroed in on several key problems at the agency, including outdated data-sharing systems, inadequate staffing and training among its food inspectors, and poor visibility into formula supply chains and manufacturing procedures.
“For things that are critical to the public health, if you don’t have some understanding of how all the pieces fit together, then when you get into a crisis or a shortage you have a real problem,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told The Associated Press in an interview. “To a large extent that’s what happened here.”
Califf said the FDA will seek new authority to compel companies to turn over key information.
One consumer advocate said the evaluation doesn’t go far enough to fix the problems.
“This internal evaluation treats the symptoms of the disease rather than offering a cure,” Scott Faber of the Environmental Working Group said in a statement. “Nothing in this evaluation addresses the fragmented leadership structure that led to critical communication failures.”
The FDA report was overseen by a senior official who interviewed dozens of agency staffers. It comes nearly eight months after the FDA shuttered Abbott’s Michigan plant due to safety concerns, quickly slashing domestic production within the highly concentrated formula industry.
A company whistleblower had tried to warn the FDA of problems at the plant in September 2021, but government inspectors didn’t investigate the complaints until February after four infants became sick, resulting in two deaths. The FDA is still investigating links between those illnesses and the formula.
The FDA previously told Congress that top agency officials didn’t learn about the complaint until February because of mail delays and a failure to escalate the Abbott employee’s allegations. The new report stated that FDA’s “inadequate processes and lack of clarity related to whistleblower complaints,” may have delayed getting inspectors to the plant.
“Whistleblower complaints come into the agency in many different ways, from many different sources,” said Dr. Steven Solomon, an FDA veterinary medicine official who oversaw the review. “One of the actions we’ve already taken is to make sure that however they come into the agency, they get triaged and escalated to the right leadership levels.”
FDA inspectors collected bacterial samples from the plant for testing, but shipping issues by “third party delivery companies” delayed the results, according to the report. The FDA also faced challenges ramping up its testing capacity for cronobacter, a rare but potentially deadly bacteria repeatedly linked to outbreaks in baby formula.
The FDA also noted that it had to reschedule its initial inspection of the Abbott plant due to cases of COVID-19 among company staff. That delay came on top of earlier missed inspections because the agency pulled its inspectors from the field during the pandemic.
The report concluded by listing new resources that Congress would need to authorize to improve infant formula inspections and standards, including:
— Increased funding and hiring authority to recruit experts to FDA’s food division;
— Improved information technology to share data on FDA inspections, consumer complaints and testing results;
— New authority to compel manufacturers to turn over samples and records on manufacturing supply chains, manufacturing quality and safety.
U.S. inventories of baby formula have been improving, hitting in-stock rates above 80% last week, according to IRI, a market research firm. That’s up from a low of 69% in mid-July. The U.S. has imported the equivalent of more than 80 million bottles of formula since May, according to White House figures, and the Biden administration is working to help foreign manufacturers stay on the market long term to diversify supply.
Califf has commissioned a separate external review of FDA’s food division citing “fundamental questions about the structure, function, funding and leadership” of the program. That review is being led by former FDA commissioner Dr. Jane Henney, who led the agency during the final years of the Clinton administration.
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Knowing your vehicle’s history is important even if you’re only spending a few thousand dollars, so it’s positively vital when you’re paying six and seven figures for your next ride.
Bugatti understands this and in 2014 launched a certified pre-owned program for the Veyron, and on Wednesday the French marque announced an enhanced version of the program covering both the Veyron and Chiron.
The program is offered through authorized dealerships and is different for the two hypercars. For the Chiron, it includes a 1-year limited warranty that Bugatti claims is just as comprehensive as the warranty provided on new models. It covers all parts and labor for mechanical, electrical, corrosion or paintwork issues.
For the Veyron, the limited warranty covers only mechanical and electrical items, including the cost of parts and labor.
In both cases replacement parts come with their own 2-year warranty that covers parts and labor. The program also includes an annual service within the first year of ownership, as well as official certification of the car’s status and history.
The program applies worldwide, so somebody buying a Bugatti in the U.S. and then needing work done while in Europe will still be covered by all European authorized dealerships.
Bugatti also has an extended warranty program for its hypercars and in 2018 enhanced this with a loyalty maintenance program that extended the warranty up to 15 years. The automaker also offers factory upgrades for its cars, such as paint and interior changes.
Many rivals in the exotic space offer similar programs, including Pagani, McLaren, and Ferrari. Such programs have become popular as reliability has improved, as they help improve confidence in a brand and, as a result, in resale values.
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Dame Kelly Holmes has told of how she waited more than eleven hours in the queue to see the Queen's coffin alongside a 90-year-old ex serviceman. Dame Kelly spoke with pride of a man named John Collinson who she befriended while they were waiting in line together at the Palace of Westminster on Saturday.
As the Manchester Evening News writes, the Loose Women star and British Olympic hero was in the queue for more than 11 hours after feeling 'compelled' to pay her respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Dame Kelly joined the army at 17 and is an Honorary Colonel of the Royal Armoured Corps Training Regiment.
Speaking on Loose Woman, she told of how she took former serviceman John 'under her wing' until first-aiders outside the Houses of Parliament said he could be fast tracked.
The gold medal-winning athlete decided to make the journey to London after attending the National Diversity Awards in Liverpool. She told her fellow panellists on the ITV show: "I changed my arrangements, got on a train at 7am. I felt so compelled to have to join that queue.
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She added: "I've talked very openly about my military service and giving that oath of allegiance. I got some warm clothes to change in the toilets at Charing Cross and ended up joining the queue."
She said about the experience: "I have to say it was the most moving, joyous moment of togetherness." Dame Kelly shared the touching story of how her new friend John was reluctant to move on without her after he was offered a fast-track place.
"Opposite the Houses of Parliament the first-aiders came up and said 'you can go up in front to the queue, to the fast-track.' And he was looking at me because I'd taken him under his wing at the time, sharing my chips and taking him to the toilet.
"I said 'you can go because you've done your service' because he'd also served in the military and was talking to me about having King George VI walking past him on his parade. He was so proud."
Viewers praised Dame Kelly for sharing her story despite her ITV colleagues, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, facing backlash over their visit to Westminster Hall. The two presenters have been accused of 'jumping the queue' to see the Queen lying in state on Friday (September 16).
Their appearance quickly caused backlash after hundreds of thousands of people queued for up to 14 hours to pay their final respects to the nation's longest-reigning sovereign following her death on September 8, aged 96, at Balmoral. This Morning hit back at the claims over the weekend saying they were there to report on the event.
It's now said that the controversy has caused ITV bosses to hold crisis talks, with an insider saying that "Everyone feels for Holly and Phil as they were just doing their job as working media but the whole thing has turned into a Twitter storm - bosses are even unsure whether to run it or not."
In a statement on the programme’s Instagram account, a message read: "Hello everyone, we would like to clarify something. We asked Phillip and Holly to be part of a film for this Tuesday’s programme. They did not jump the queue, have VIP access or file past the Queen lying in state – but instead were there in a professional capacity as part of the world’s media to report on the event."
Following the Queen's state funeral on Monday, a montage featuring clips of Phil and Holly's coverage of the Queen's death, starting from the moment they went off air hours before Her Majesty's death was announced right up until the funeral.
Holly said in a voiceover: "Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the hall. It was strictly for the purpose of reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK who haven't been able to visit Westminster in person.
"The rules were that we would be quickly escorted around the edges to a platform at the back. In contrast, those paying respects walked along a carpeted area beside the coffin and were given time to pause."
She continued: "None of the broadcasters and journalists there took anyone's place in the queue and no one filed passed the Queen. We, of course, respected those rules, however, we realise that it may have looked like something else and therefore totally understand the reaction."
She then added: "Please know that we would never jump a queue."
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Bagshot Park has been home to Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex since their royal wedding in 1999. The stunning royal residence is set within 51 acres of land, and estimated to be worth £30 million.
Conveniently located and just 11 miles away from Windsor Castle in Surrey, the Countess, who grew up in Kent, previously said in an interview with Sky News: "We are a lot more fortunate because we live so close to the Queen, so when she spends a lot of time at Windsor on the weekends, our children are more fortunate because they can go over and have tea with her on a regular basis."
The mansion house was listed, Grade II, as a building of special architectural or historic interest in 1976. The present building was built on the site of an earlier mansion in 1879 with red brick and stone dressings in Tudor gothic style, for Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught.
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Side and rear extensions were added in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The landscaped grounds are also Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
We have had glimpses inside the property which as you might expect take on a very traditional style of decor. Prince Edward shared a look into his home office as he officially opened the NHS Nightingale Hospital in Bristol, to reveal a bookcase stacked wall to ceiling with booked, ornaments and photos.
And the Countess invited BBC's Naga Munchetty inside one of the rooms, which boasted a stunning marble fireplace, vintage sideboards and walls adorned with luxury artwork. Sophie often does filming from inside the property, which has given an insight into the rest of the house.
Whilst schools were closed during the pandemic, she shared her tips for home-schooling children in a short video. In the clip she was standing in front of a bookcase that was filled with books, games and DVDs giving an insight into what they like to do as a family.
In another clip Sophie can be seen sitting in front of a very grand and ornately carved doorway, with huge brass handles. Almost in every glimpse of the house there are lots of personal touches, ornaments and photos, which give the sense that even though it is an extremely grand residence, it does have a very homely feel.
Its grounds are equally as impressive and boast a private lake and several stables. Prince Edward has extended his lease on the property to 150 years for £5m, which clearly shows they have no intention of leaving just yet - and who could blame them!
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Driver Appreciation and National Literacy Month, Pilot Company is partnering with United Through Reading, a national non-profit serving military families, to help military veterans in the transportation industry stay connected with their families through reading.
As the exclusive sponsor of United Through Reading's Transportation Industry Veterans Outreach program, Pilot Company is providing assistance to extend United Through Reading's app-based program to veteran professional drivers. Using the United Through Reading app, veterans verified through ID.me can select a free book from their extensive collection, including eBooks, and record themselves reading a story to their family. United Through Reading will send the family a hard copy of the book or eBook along with the recording, enabling veteran drivers to read with their children no matter the distance or time zone.
"What better way is there to stay connected to your loved ones than sharing a story," said James Haslam II, Veteran and Pilot Company Founder, Chairman Emeritus. "United Through Reading gives professional drivers who are veterans a platform to read and share a book with their family back home, helping relieve some of the stress of being on the road and providing a way to experience special moments together regardless of the distance."
United Through Reading was founded on the principle that family separation is one of the most difficult parts of being in the military, and there are more than one million military veterans that have taken their skills and continued their service behind the wheel as professional truck drivers. They often face similar challenges of separation while on the road as professional drivers, and Pilot Company and United Through Reading are hoping to help bridge that gap by giving them the ability to share a book with their children.
"We are so honored to serve veteran truckers as they continue to serve our country every day," said Dr. Sally Ann Zoll, CEO of United Through Reading. "Thanks to Pilot Company, we are able to connect with these heroes to ensure that their family can maintain their reading routines even when they are on the road."
Professional drivers continue to sacrifice for America and both Pilot Company and United Through Reading are honored to provide another service to help drivers along their journey.
To learn more about United Through Reading and sign up as a veteran professional driver for the United Through Reading app program, visit www.unitedthroughreading.org. To learn more about Pilot Company and its commitment to giving back, visit pilotcompany.com/about.
Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot Company") keeps North America's drivers moving as one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Company has grown its network to more than 800 retail and fueling locations and supplies more than 14 billion gallons of fuel per year to the market. Pilot Company has the fourth largest tanker fleet with more than 1,600 trucks that supply DEF, bio and renewable fuels, and provides hauling and disposal services to the oil field sector. Pilot Company serves 1.3 million guests per day and provides over 70,000 fleet customers with solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, services and rewards. Its Pilot and Flying J travel center network includes over 750 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces with more than 790 restaurants, 75,000 truck parking spaces, 5,300 deluxe showers, 6,200 diesel lanes and offers truck maintenance and tire service with Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J. The One9 Fuel Network connects a variety of fueling locations to provide smaller fleets and independent professional drivers with everyday value, convenience, credit and perks. More information on locations and rewards are available in the myRewards PlusTM app.
Pilot Company is currently ranked No. 7 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies. For additional information about Pilot Company, its 30,000 team members and commitment to giving back, visit www.pilotcompany.com.
United Through Reading keeps military families reading ready, no matter the distance between them. Families stay connected through storytime video recordings and books sent to military families. These stories ease the stress of time apart due to military duty, maintain positive emotional connections, and cultivate a love of reading and early childhood literacy. Service members and veterans can record a story for their family at more than 200 United Through Reading recording locations worldwide, as well as on their mobile device with the free and secure reading app. Since 1989, 2.7 million military members and their families have benefited from the program. Follow United Through Reading on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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A Dover takeaway recently given a one star food hygiene rating hopes to regain their five star rating in the next inspection. White Cliffs Fish Bar and Pizza Kebab on Sheridan Road was visited by food safety officers in August, when it was found that 'major improvement' was necessary.
White Cliffs Fish Bar and Pizza Kebab serve fish and chips, kebabs, wraps, burgers and more. When inspectors from the Food Standards Agency attended the premises on August 18, they found that the hygiene standards were not up to the required standard and awarded them a one star rating.
The areas inspected were 'hygienic food handling', which includes preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage. The standards found in this area were 'Good'.
'Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building' is another area covered by the inspection and in this area, they received a rating suggesting there was 'improvement necessary'.
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The area where the most improvement needed to be made was in the management of food safety. This includes having the correct system or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat. And evidence that staff know about food safety.
The food safety officer must be convinced that standards will be maintained in the future. KentLive spoke to the manager of White Cliffs Fish Bar and Pizza Kebab, Nawshad Loudin. He said: "I have already applied for a re-inspection, we were inspected on August 18 and I applied on August 23. I am just waiting for them to come.
"All the works have been completed, everything that was asked of me I have done that and extra. We had a major problem in the toilet with mould, and this has now been treated.
"We have re-tiled where we had broken tiles and painted the door. I was also unable to find some paperwork at the time, and some was incomplete.
"I have now found the relevant paperwork and things like food allergy warnings are in place and on display for the customer to see. I have received an email back from the council acknowledging the work that has been done and confirming that they will come and re-inspect.
"Obviously we don't know when that will be but I hope it is soon so that we can get back up to our 5 star rating, as at the moment this is really affecting my business."
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — CMT will honor country stars Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes as their 2022 Artists of the Year.
The network will air its annual TV special on Oct. 14 featuring tributes by other artists. Pearce, Johnson and Hayes are first time artists of the year, while Brown and Combs come back for their third time.
Pearce is a critical favorite after the success of her album “29: Written In Stone” and coming off a hit duet with Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl.” Texas-native Johnson brought the cowboy and the rodeo back to country music with his inspiring hit “’Til You Can’t.” And Hayes dominated TikTok with his Applebee’s inspired danceable earworm, “Fancy Like.”
Brown and Combs are among the top selling artists in country music, packing out arenas and stadiums and landing multiple hits on the charts. Both released new albums in 2022 and will be touring overseas.
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It’s been 40 years since “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” first landed in theaters. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, the friendly alien — and his earthling friends — have been made into a Fisher-Price Little People Collector set.
Released in 1982, “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” is centered around a 10-year-old boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas) who befriends a lost alien and helps him find his way home. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film also stars a young Drew Barrymore as Elliott’s sister, Gertie. The highest-grossing film for the year of its release, “E.T.” pulled in more than $359 million at the box office. It also won four Oscars and dozens of other awards.
In collaboration with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, the new E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Little People Collector Special Edition Figure Set celebrates the memorable film with figurines of Elliott, Gertie, and, of course, E.T. In fact, E.T. is the first creature from outer space to be made into a Little People Collector figure.
The Elliott figurine is shown in the red sweatshirt that he wore on the high-flying bicycle getaway in the film, while Gertie is dressed in her overalls and carrying the flowerpot of geraniums E.T. rescued. E.T. has a glowing chest and finger, which as fans will remember, possesses supernatural powers.
Made for all ages, each figurine stands at about 2.5 inches tall. The set is priced at $20 and can be purchased on Amazon or through Mattel’s website. It is currently priced at $14.97 at Walmart, but the price may change.
Other Little People Collector sets inspired by television and film include figures from Disney’s “Frozen,” “The Golden Girls.” “The Office,” and (the latest) “Ted Lasso.”
You can also purchase an Inspiring Women collection, which includes author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou, aviator Amelia Earhart, civil rights activist Rosa Parks and astronaut Sally Ride.
Who else would you like to see turned into a Little People set?
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Republicans are experiencing a jolt of optimism in Georgia’s hotly contested Senate race amid signs that their candidate, former football star Herschel Walker, is starting to close the gap with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D).
After a series of early stumbles that prompted intense handwringing among top Senate Republicans, party officials say they’re beginning to see a more professional operation emerge from Walker’s campaign.
And despite the surge that Democratic Senate candidates have seen in other states over the past two months, the polls in Georgia have shown a race that’s largely tightening. An InsiderAdvantage-Fox 5 Atlanta poll released earlier this month found Walker with a 3-point lead over Warnock — a reversal from July, when the Democratic incumbent led by the same margin.
“I think you’re seeing the professionalization of Herschel as a candidate,” said Chuck Clay, a former state senator and Georgia GOP chair. “He is who he is. His early on statements that were kind of goofy or off the wall — but never malicious or mean-spirited — have sort of been brought under control.”
Walker’s more-disciplined approach to the race isn’t just a fluke, another Republican strategist said.
As he faced a rocky summer on the campaign trail, the former Dallas Cowboys running back moved to revamp his political operation, bringing on a team of veteran Republican operatives including longtime strategist Chip Lake and Gail Gitcho, who served as communications director for Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) 2012 presidential campaign.
“They’ve focused him, and he’s also trained himself to be more focused, to be less loquacious, and I think it’s showing,” the strategist said.
The result has been a more-focused campaign; Walker has more regularly hammered Warnock on issues like inflation, crime and border security, while playing himself up as a uniting force. In one ad from Walker and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released earlier this month, he accused Warnock and Democrats of using “race to divide” Americans, adding that he wants to “bring us together.”
Ousting Warnock would be one the GOP’s biggest victories of the year, if the party can pull it off. Republicans need to net just one seat in the Senate to recapture their majority, and given President Biden’s ultra-narrow win in Georgia in 2020, the state still represents one of their best targets.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), the chair of the NRSC, said he was confident in Walker’s chances in November and predicted that Republicans would ultimately end up with “52-plus” seats in the Senate next year.
“I think we’re going to get 52,” Scott said. “I think Herschel Walker is going to win.”
In one sign that Washington Republicans are more enthusiastically eyeing the Georgia Senate race, Punchbowl News reported on Tuesday that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will host a fundraiser for Walker this week — his second event benefiting the former NFL star in less than a month.
Another GOP heavyweight, Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), also trekked to Georgia last month to stump for Walker. One Republican consultant described the flurry of activity from national GOP figures as a sign that party leaders “are closing ranks” in the run-up to Election Day.
But Warnock, an affable Atlanta pastor who narrowly won his Senate seat last year in a high-stakes runoff election, won’t be easy to unseat.
He has both the advantage of incumbency and more campaign cash than Walker. And while some polls have found Walker closing in on him, others — including a Marist College survey released on Tuesday — still show Warnock with a solid lead.
And Walker isn’t immune to the same challenges facing Republicans nationally. Former President Trump’s reemergence as headline-grabbing figure could resurface questions about Walker’s ties to him, especially given that the former president endorsed him early on in his campaign.
Trump hasn’t been to Georgia in months, despite stumping for Republican candidates in other Senate battlegrounds more recently, though he is said to be weighing a potential rally in the state in the coming weeks, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported that the former president may be considering an upcoming campaign event for Walker.
There’s also the ongoing fight over abortion rights that has put Republicans in a politically precarious position since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade over the summer. After Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced legislation last week that would ban abortions nationally after 15 weeks of pregnancy, Walker said he would support such a policy.
Yet many aspects of the race between Warnock and Walker are personal.
Warnock has sought to highlight Walker’s gaffes and his messy past, including allegations of domestic violence and exaggerations about his business and academic achievements. Walker, meanwhile, has responded with questions about Warnock’s finances, including a $7,400 monthly housing allowance he receives as senior pastor of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Warnock’s campaign has defended the senator’s financial arrangements, saying that they abide by Senate rules.
But perhaps the most daunting reality for Warnock — or any Democrat for that matter — is the political environment this year. The party in power almost always loses ground in Congress in midterm elections, and despite Democrats’ recent momentum, the party still faces a tough challenge.
“People are really frustrated by Biden; they’re really frustrated by the economy,” said Jay Williams, a Georgia Republican strategist. “It’s a much more nationalized election, and I think people in Georgia are going to swing Republican.”
Republicans also said that they’re not surprised that the Senate race in Georgia has tightened in recent weeks. It’s still considered among the most competitive of the year, and election handicappers across the board have kept it firmly in the toss-up column.
“The race was always going to get closer,” Clay, the former Georgia state senator, said. “Herschel has become a much better candidate through the process. And now it’s down to the last 1 or 2 percent that’ll make that call.”
“Can Herschel win? Yes,” he added. “Do I still say slight advantage for Warnock? For now, yes.”
Al Weaver contributed.
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Several thousand people rallied in the Slovak capital on Tuesday to protest the government amid soaring energy prices and to demand an early election.
The protest was organized by the opposition leftist Smer-Social Democracy party of former populist Prime Minister Robert Fico and included supporters of other groups, including the far right.
Fico blamed the coalition government led by Prime Minister Eduard Heger and President Zuzana Caputova for being partially responsible for the high inflation now hitting the EU nation, claiming that was due to their firm support of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Most speakers attacked the European Union’s sanctions against Russia and praised Hungary for how it is dealing with the energy crisis.
Hungary is heavily dependent on fossil fuels from Russia, and last year signed a 15-year agreement with Russian energy company Gazprom for the purchase of natural gas. Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán has fought vigorously against EU sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine.
The Slovak government has been weakened after a junior coalition partner withdrew from the governing four-party coalition earlier this month, leaving Heger without a parliamentary majority.
The parliament is debating possible changes to the constitution to allow an early election either called by a decision by lawmakers or by a nationwide referendum.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd was sentenced Wednesday to three years.
Thomas Lane is already serving a 2 1/2-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights. When it comes to the state’s case, prosecutors and Lane’s attorneys had agreed to a recommended sentence of three years — which is below the sentencing guidelines — and prosecutors agreed to allow him to serve that penalty at the same time as his federal sentence, and in federal prison.
Judge Peter Cahill accepted the plea agreement, saying he would sentence lane below the guidelines because he accepted responsibility.
“I think it was a very wise decision for you to accept responsibility and move on with your life,” Cahill said, while acknowledging that the Floyd family has not been able to move on with theirs.
Under Minnesota rules, it's presumed Lane would serve two years of his state sentence in prison, and the rest on supervised release, commonly known as parole.
Floyd, 46, died in May 2020 after Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, pinned him to the ground with a knee on Floyd’s neck as the Black man repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. Lane, who is white, held down Floyd’s legs. J. Alexander Kueng, who is Black, knelt on Floyd’s back, and Tou Thao, who is Hmong American, kept bystanders from intervening during the 9 1/2-minute restraint.
The killing, captured on widely viewed bystander video, sparked protests in Minneapolis and around the globe as part of reckoning over racial injustice.
Wednesday’s sentencing hearing was held remotely. Lane appeared via video from the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood, the low-security federal prison camp in Littleton, Colorado. He made no statement to the court prior to sentencing.
But after the hearing was adjourned, Lane complained to his attorney that the judge had said he would have to register as a predatory offender “if required.”
“I gotta register as a predatory offender? What the (expletive) is that?” Lane said. And he added: “That’s what Chauvin has to do. If I have a minimal role, why the (expletive) do I have to do that?”
Gray told him he’d look into it.
Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter and was given a 22 1/2-year state sentence in 2021. He also pleaded guilty to a federal count of violating Floyd's civil rights, and his state and federal sentences are being served at the same time.
Kueng and Thao were also convicted on federal civil rights charges and were sentenced to three and 3 1/2 years respectively. They have not yet reported to federal prison, and are scheduled to go to trial on state charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter in October.
When Lane pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter earlier this year, he admitted that he intentionally helped restrain Floyd in a way that created an unreasonable risk and caused his death. As part of the plea agreement, a more serious count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder was dismissed.
In his plea agreement, Lane admitted that he knew from his training that restraining Floyd in that way created a serious risk of death, and that he heard Floyd say he couldn’t breathe, knew Floyd fell silent, had no pulse and appeared to have lost consciousness.
The plea agreement says Lane knew Floyd should have been rolled onto his side — and evidence shows he asked twice if that should be done — but he continued to assist in the restraint despite the risk. Lane agreed the restraint was “unreasonable under the circumstances and constituted an unlawful use of force.”
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Shareholder Bill Maines again among Houston's Top 100 for business litigation
HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven attorneys with the energy-focused litigation firm Hall Maines Lugrin have each earned a spot on the Texas Super Lawyers list for 2022. In addition, name shareholder Bill Maines was selected to the list of Top 100 lawyers in Houston for business litigation, an honor he has earned more than a dozen times since 2007.
"To have more than a third of our lawyers achieve this for another year shows just how strong a team we've been able to put together over time," said name shareholder, George H. Lugrin IV, honored for his business litigation expertise. "We all know how special it is to earn the respect of your peers, but I am especially thankful for the skill and professionalism these lawyers practice day in and day out for our clients."
Being selected to Super Lawyers is no small achievement. Less than 5 percent of the lawyers in Texas are chosen each year, placing these seven attorneys among the state's elite practitioners in their respective fields. Hall Maines Lugrin honorees and their practice areas this year are:
- Jeffrey T. Bentch – Business Litigation
- J. Clifton Hall III – Insurance Coverage
- George Lugrin – Business Litigation
- Bill Maines – Business Litigation
- Karen K. Milhollin – Energy & Natural Resources
- Reece Rondon – Business Litigation
- Claude Leroy Stuart III – Insurance Coverage
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation, and peer reviews by practice area. To view the complete list of 2022 Super Lawyers honorees, visit http://www.superlawyers.com.
Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C. opened its doors in 2000 and quickly rose to the top as a litigation firm with unparalleled knowledge and experience in energy, insurance, and business disputes. The firm's deep roots in the insurance and energy industries have made it the go-to firm for companies facing difficult commercial issues involving appellate, commercial, competition, energy, insurance coverage, products liability, and professional liability disputes. To learn more information about the firm's lawyers and representative matters, visit www.hallmaineslugrin.com.
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SALT LAKE CITY — All of northern Utah faces risk from dust storms laced with arsenic and other chemicals from a shrinking Great Salt Lake, a scientist warned a panel of lawmakers on Tuesday night.
"The dust is dangerous regardless of what it’s made out of if the concentrations are high enough," said Kevin Perry, an atmospheric sciences professor at the University of Utah.
Perry has been researching the dust generated by the increasingly exposed lake bed. He met with the Utah state legislature's bipartisan Clean Air Caucus, which is looking into bills dealing with air quality as a result of the dramatically declining Great Salt Lake.
More than 800 miles of lake bed is now exposed as a result of the lake's record low. Research has shown it has arsenic, lithium, copper and other metals in it that are naturally occurring in portions of the lake. Where water has kept it covered, that is no longer the case and dust storms are increasingly blowing it into areas around northern Utah. Regardless, there are risks of PM10 and PM2.5 particulates from the Great Salt Lake.
"The concentrations that are coming off the lake have, on occasion, violated the national ambient air quality standards," Perry said. "Which means they will have an immediate and acute health impact."
What is unknown yet is how much it takes for these chemicals to harm our health. Perry identified "hot spots" around Farmington Bay and Bear River Bay, which are near populated areas. But all of northern Utah is at risk, depending on the direction of the wind.
"Today, we have wind from the south. Tomorrow, we're going to have wind form the north, which means dust from those hot spots will be moved all over the Wasatch Front and everybody from Tremonton to Tooele to Salt Lake County to Provo to Park City — everybody will be exposed to dust coming off the Great Salt Lake at some point," Dr. Perry said.
He encouraged the legislature to spend money to help Utah's Department of Environmental Quality monitor the dust and analyze it to understand what's in it and how it could impact human health. It will take at least 10 feet of new water to help avert the dust problems.
"We’re well past the tipping point for dust emission," he told the Clean Air Caucus.
The Great Salt Lake hit a new record low this year and Utah's Department of Natural Resources said it continues to decline. It is a result of climate change, drought and water diversion. The agency told lawmakers on Tuesday they predicted further declines without ongoing action to get water into the lake and were exploring some novel solutions, including increased cloud seeding to generate more rain and snow.
Alarmed by the shrinking lake, the legislature and Governor Spencer Cox have pledged action. House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, said it could cost billions. Newly-appointed Utah Department of Natural Resources director Joel Ferry has called the lake his "top priority." They passed a series of water conservation bills and gave $40 million to a pair of environmental groups to specifically secure water for the Great Salt Lake.
On Tuesday, one of those environmental groups said they were working to secure deals. Marcelle Shoop with the Audubon Society declined to give specifics on where they are, but told the caucus they were working on agreements.
"We would be more than happy once the agreements are in place to come back and provide more substantive details," she said.
For members of the Clean Air Caucus, it was a call to action. The group's co-chair, Rep. Ray Ward, R-Bountiful, told FOX 13 News he believed the legislature can do more.
"What the state, in my mind, needs to be thinking about is some ongoing money to go towards having water going into the lake in a reliable way," he said. "That we can know it’s going to be there for us."
This article was written by Ben Winslow for KSTU.
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This isn’t the finishing touch that the Baltimore Orioles envisioned.
It’s all about finishing the right way, and it has been a tough month for the American League wild-card-contending Orioles, who are 8-10 in September.
“I think the effort’s been great,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “The games we haven’t played well there’s been some frustration because … that’s putting pressure on yourself to try to do as well as you possibly can and stay in this thing as long as you possibly can.
“But a lot of these guys are playing in games they’ve never played in before, and I think they’ll just be better because of it.”
The Orioles will try to get back on track Wednesday night against the visiting Detroit Tigers, who have won the first two games of the three-game series.
Baltimore (76-71) has scored two runs so far in the series. The Orioles have dropped 10 of their past 15 games.
The Tigers (57-91) are in rare territory as they try to secure just their second three-game winning streak since the All-Star break.
“Series wins have been tough to come by,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “It’s nice to have the first two games in our favor. … I know it’s going to be a tough game (on Wednesday). Night game, getaway day. We have an off day (Thursday), so we’ll be able to empty the tank.”
Detroit outfielder Akil Baddoo entered the series with five RBIs all season and has added four across the first two games.
“His at-bats the last 10 days or so have been really good,” Hinch said. “He’s in much more control of his at-bats. He’s controlling the strike zone a little bit better and he’s getting rewarded for it.”
The Orioles received all of their Tuesday production from rookie Gunnar Henderson, who belted his first career Camden Yards home run. Henderson was slotted in the leadoff spot for the first time.
“(I would) like to see him be at the top of the order and get as many at-bats as possible,” Hyde said.
Baltimore outfielder Cedric Mullins, who frequently bats in the leadoff spot, had the night off Tuesday as Hyde decided to try something different against a left-handed starter.
Now it’s up to right-hander Jordan Lyles (10-11, 4.70 ERA) to do a solid job on the mound for the Orioles in case the bats are slow to produce again. It has been a rough September for Lyles, who has allowed 12 runs across 8 2/3 innings covering two outings.
Lyles is 0-2 with a 4.58 ERA in four appearances all-time against the Tigers. Other than being 0-3 in his career against the Orioles, Detroit is the only team in the American League against which he has at least one decision without a victory.
The Tigers beat Lyles on May 13 when he surrendered four runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings at Detroit.
Right-hander Matt Manning (2-2, 3.28 ERA) draws the starting pitching assignment for the Tigers. He worked seven shutout innings in his latest outing, Friday against the Chicago White Sox, matching the longest stint in his two-year big-league career.
Manning split two decisions against the Orioles last year, winning in Baltimore when he gave up three runs on eight hits in six innings. He has not faced the Orioles this season.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LIV Golf is turning up the heat on the Official World Golf Ranking, asking in a letter to Chairman Peter Dawson that its results be included retroactively in the world ranking.
LIV Golf, which has 48-man fields that play 54 holes with a shotgun start each day, applied to be included in the world ranking on July 6.
Among the requirements to receive world ranking points is for a new tour to comply with the guidelines for at least one year before it gets admitted. The Saudi-funded league did not play its first tournament until June 9.
Dawson, the former R&A chief executive, spoke last month on Golf Channel about the new formula for the OWGR, though he declined to speak specifically to the LIV Golf application.
The letter sent Friday to Dawson was signed by all 48 players in the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago tournament, along with two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, who has signed with LIV but is not expected to start playing until next year.
“An OWGR without LIV would be incomplete and inaccurate, the equivalent of leaving the Big 10 or the SEC out of the U.S. college football rankings, or leaving Belgium, Argentina, and England out of the FIFA rankings,” the letter said.
Players who signed with the lucrative LIV Golf series have not received ranking points except in the majors or in the European tour events they were allowed to play.
Dustin Johnson was No. 13 in the world when he signed with LIV. He tied for 24th in the U.S. Open and tied for sixth in the British Open. He has finished in the top 10 at all five LIV Golf events (including a win and a runner-up finish in the last two). He has fallen to No. 23.
Talor Gooch was at No. 35 and was slowly slipping in the world ranking until he played the BMW PGA Championship on the European tour, finished fourth and moved up back to No. 35. He dropped one spot a week later.
European tour events and other circuits if they choose to play, such as the Asian Tour or Japan Golf Tour, are currently the only places for LIV players to earn ranking points.
The Masters since 1999 has invited the top 50 at the end of the year, while the U.S. Open and British Open also use the world ranking as key criteria. The PGA Championship has a history of inviting the top 100, though it falls under “special invitations.”
The letter cites the OWGR’s mission to administer and publish each week “a transparent, credible, and accurate Ranking based on the relative performances of players.”
“How can such a system possibly exclude players competing at such high levels against some of the strongest fields of the year for large purses, at such high-profile events?” the letter said.
LIV Golf has 13 of the top 50 players in the world ranking, led by Cameron Smith at No. 3.
TIGER AND THE PIP
Tiger Woods was a tournament host for four days in the Bahamas and played a 36-hole tournament with his son in the PNC Championship late last year. That was enough for him to win the Player Impact Program and its $8 million.
He’s Tiger Woods.
The PIP program is expanding in 2023 and the winner gets $15 million. However, players cannot collect on the PIP bonus until they have played 16 tournaments. Woods played only three times this year, all majors, and it’s unlikely he will add many more.
There’s an exception, of course. And no, it’s not for anyone with at least 80 wins and 15 majors. According to the PGA Tour, the commissioner has discretion to award PIP money to players who don’t meet the tournament limit if they have a serious injury or other emergency that keeps them from playing.
STARTING FIVE
The Presidents Cup is in college basketball country, so it only seemed natural for both captains to be asked for their starting five.
International captain Trevor Immelman went with 6-foot-4 Cameron Davis of Australia and 6-foot-1 Taylor Pendrith of Canada, two of his tallest players.
“I kind of like little Tom Kim as a point guard. He’s got a fast mouth on him, too, so he’s perfect for a point guard,” Immelman said.
Davis Love III, who played golf at North Carolina, had an easier time once he gave it some thought. Tony Finau and Scottie Scheffler both give him size and athleticism (and have a history playing hoops).
“I’m putting Tony out there all the time,” he said. “We’d tape his ankles, though.”
That was a reference to Finau badly spraining his ankle while running backward to celebrate a hole-in-one during the Par 3 Tournament at the 2018 Masters.
Love also liked Jordan Spieth and Kevin Kisner as his shooting guards. He didn’t even get to Sam Burns or Xander Schauffele.
“I still think we’re probably underdogs if we play in basketball, too,” Immelman said.
CHALLENGE SEASON
The end of next week is the deadline to fill the 20-man field for the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, and host Tiger Woods will be leaning on the world ranking.
The field is for the defending champion (Viktor Hovland) and the winners of the four players and The Players Championship. Cameron Smith won the British Open and The Players but won’t be eligible because he plays for LIV Golf now.
There are three exemptions, one for the tournament host if he needs it (he does). The rest come off the world ranking that was published after the Tour Championship.
Even though the Hero World Challenge is an unofficial event, it’s sanctioned by the PGA Tour and players who have violated its regulations by signing with the Saudi-backed league are not eligible.
Except for Smith, the next 13 players in the world ranking are not part of LIV Golf and would be eligible if they choose to play. LIV Golf would be quick to seize on the fact that world ranking points are offered to a 20-man field.
As for the QBE Shootout hosted by LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, that’s still on the schedule and under the same set of guidelines. That means Jason Kokrak and Kevin Na, both LIV players, will not be defending their team title.
DIVOTS
The Justin Thomas Foundation has donated enough money to provide weekend meals for 500 students at Camp Taylor Elementary in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, for the school year through the “Blessings in a Backpack” program that provides for needy children on the weekend. … Baltimore Country Club will host the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur and the 2013 U.S. Women’s Amateur. Both will be played on the East course. Baltimore Country Club most recently hosted the 1988 U.S. Women’s Open. … Max Homa has come from behind in four of his five PGA Tour victories. … Michael Castillo, the head pro at the Kapalua Plantation course on Maui, will have a busy start to the new year. Castillo won the 2022 Aloha Section PGA at Poipu Bay. One week after helping to host at the Sentry Tournament of Champions on his home course, he’ll be in the field for the Sony Open in Honolulu.
STAT OF THE WEEK
Patrick Reed will have traveled nearly 18,000 air miles from his home in Houston to four straight tournaments in Boston (LIV Golf), London (BMW PGA Championship), Chicago (LIV Golf) and Paris (French Open) and then back home.
FINAL WORD
“We’re used to being called the favorite, even when we lose three Ryder Cups in a row.” — Davis Love III, U.S. captain at the Presidents Cup.
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New York’s attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company on Wednesday, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, filed in state court in New York, is the culmination of the Democrat’s three-year civil investigation of Trump and the Trump Organization. Trump’s three eldest children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump, were also named as defendants, along with two longtime company executives, Allen Weisselberg and Jeffrey McConney.
The lawsuit seeks to strike at the core of what made Trump famous, taking a blacklight to the image of wealth and opulence he’s embraced throughout his career — first as a real estate developer, then as a reality TV host on “The Apprentice” and “Celebrity Apprentice,” and later as president.
James, a Democrat, announced details of the lawsuit at a news conference on Wednesday. The case showed up on a court docket Wednesday morning.
“Donald Trump falsely inflated his net worth by billions of dollars to unjustly enrich himself, and cheat the system, thereby cheating all of us,” James said at the news conference.
The goal, the attorney general’s office has said, was to burnish Trump’s billionaire image and the value of his properties when doing so gave him an advantage, while playing down the value of assets at other times for tax purposes.
James is seeking to remove the Trumps from businesses engaged in the alleged fraud and wants an independent monitor appointed for no less than five years to oversee the Trump Organization’s compliance, financial reporting, valuations and disclosures to lenders, insurers and tax authorities.
She is seeking to replace the current trustees of Trump’s revocable trust, which controls his business interests, with independent trustee, to bar Trump and the Trump Organization from entering into commercial real estate acquisitions for five years, from obtaining loans from banks in New York for five years and permanently bar Trump and his three eldest children from serving as an officer or director in any New York corporation or similar business entity registered and/or licensed in New York State.
She also seeks to permanently bar Weisselberg and McConney from serving in the financial control function of any New York corporation or similar business entity registered and/or licensed in New York State.
James said her investigation uncovered potential criminal violations, including falsifying business records, issuing false financial statements, insurance fraud, conspiracy and bank fraud. She said her office is referring those findings to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service.
The goal, the attorney general’s office has said, was to burnish Trump’s billionaire image and the value of his properties when doing so gave him an advantage, while playing down the value of assets at other times for tax purposes.
Alina Habba, an attorney for Trump, said the lawsuit “is neither focused on the facts nor the law — rather, it is solely focused on advancing the Attorney General’s political agenda.”
“It is abundantly clear that the Attorney General’s Office has exceeded its statutory authority by prying into transactions where absolutely no wrongdoing has taken place,” Habba said. “We are confident that our judicial system will not stand for this unchecked abuse of authority, and we look forward to defending our client against each and every one of the Attorney General’s meritless claims.”
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iris Automatic Passenger Counter raw data integrates directly with the Swiftly Connected Transit PlatformTM
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly Inc. and iris have partnered to integrate real-time crowding and historical ridership data with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform. Transit agencies can now connect raw data from iris IRMA brand Automatic Passenger Counters (APCs) with the Swiftly platform to centralize ridership information in a single cloud-based system of record for transit data.
This partnership benefits transit agencies with more accurate ridership data, faster time to value, a flexible deployment model, easily accessible data, and avoiding the need for additional onboard hardware.
"We were able to deploy iris APCs and integrate ridership data with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform in only a few weeks, where in the past a similar project may have taken months. Our staff can now analyze ridership data within the Swiftly web application to help inform decisions on how we can adjust stops and routes to best serve the most riders possible," said Lamar Hobbs, Transit Program Administrator at Bayway.
By generating real-time and historic ridership data through the Connected Transit Platform, Swiftly empowers riders and agency staff to make informed decisions and forecasts based on accurate and available ridership information. iris APCs mount overhead on the bus and rely on time-of-flight technology to detect passengers boarding and alighting buses, resulting in more accurate ridership counts than legacy solutions.
The Swiftly platform ingests ridership data from iris IRMA sensors onboard an agency's fleet and produces real-time crowding information as part of the agency's GTFS-rt feed, making the data available to any passenger-facing endpoints and third-party applications. Riders can automatically view crowding conditions through agency-owned channels or third-party applications such as Transit and Google Maps, enabling them to ride with confidence.
Agency staff rely on accurate passenger counts for a variety of critical functions. Real-time crowding information visible within the Swiftly web application allows operations staff to adjust service in real-time to alleviate crowded vehicles. Agencies can use historical ridership data to inform changes and improvements at the stop or route level, optimize long-term planning and resource distribution, and communicate with elected officials and the public. Ridership information also plays an important role in National Transit Database reporting, and data from Swiftly and iris can help automate manual passenger tallies.
"The partnership between iris and Swiftly helps enable our approach to technology based on flexibility, agility, and open data standards," says Josh Drucker, Assistant General Manager of Operations at RTA Maryland. "Having ridership information within the Connected Transit Platform helps us evaluate transit infrastructure."
The partnership between Swiftly and iris marks an evolution in the way transit agencies gather, share, and analyze ridership data. Rather than leverage an expensive onboard computer or vehicle logic unit (VLU), the cloud-based architecture instead relies on iris IRMA brand sensors transmitting raw ridership data to Swiftly software through an onboard commodity internet router and open data standards. Data processing then happens in the cloud through Swiftly's Connected Transit Platform, where data can be shared with riders through a public GTFS-rt feed, analyzed by agency staff in the Swiftly web application, and downloaded as local files for further reporting. The impacts for transit agencies are better economics, faster time-to-value, flexible deployments, and data easily available for internal tools and external services.
"We're excited to partner with iris on a novel, truly cloud-based approach to transit ridership information that delivers better accuracy, more easily accessible data, and faster time to value compared to legacy solutions," said Jonny Simkin, CEO and co-founder at Swiftly. "By partnering with leading hardware providers such as iris, Swiftly provides transit agencies with a comprehensive solution to manage operations through the Connected Transit Platform."
"Time-of-flight technology is a robust and consistent way to detect passengers. It is very effective in small, confined and moving spaces, like transit door ways," said Nguvi Kahiha, CEO of iris Inc. North America.
Swiftly, the first Connected Transit Platform, helps transit agencies improve their service reliability, passenger information, and operational efficiency. Today, over 120 transit agencies in 8 countries worldwide – including Los Angeles Metro, Philadelphia's SEPTA, Boston's MBTA, and Washington DC's WMATA – partner with Swiftly to improve on-time performance by up to 40% and increase passenger information accuracy by up to 50%. The result is increased ridership, fewer passenger complaints, and more reliable transit operations. The platform is now used by over 7,000 transit agency professionals and impacts billions of passenger trips per year. For more information, visit www.goswift.ly.
CONTACT: Sam Bleiberg, sam.bleiberg@goswift.ly
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) proudly announces its participation in the Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) Hispanic Equity at Work Certification. The firm is one of 17 industry-leading employers to participate in the inaugural certification class. This three-year process is rooted in action, accountability, and measurable results, establishing a rigorous standard of and a road map to Hispanic equity in the workplace. The firm also participates in the MLT Black Equity at Work Certification program.
"Accountability is fundamental to our business as well as our intentional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy," said Raymone Jackson, global head of DEI. "We are excited to continue our work with Management Leadership for Tomorrow with the Hispanic Equity at Work Certification to further ensure success in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. When we demonstrate action, learning, initiative, and execution, we build trust and better business outcomes. That trust, combined with our DEI learnings and shared experiences, sets the stage for a more equitable future."
With more than 2,000 Hispanic MLT alumni, MLT is leveraging its expertise and first-class certification framework to launch the Hispanic Equity at Work Certification program. This program is the next chapter of the organization's Racial Equity at Work Certification programs and adopts the rigorous components of the Black Equity at Work Certification program while integrating the key systematic disadvantages Hispanics face. The certification provides a path for companies to make significant progress toward Hispanic equity by focusing on five core pillars: representation at every level, compensation equity, workplace culture, business practices, and contributions and investments.
Currently, 31.7% of T. Rowe Price's U.S. associates are ethnically diverse, with 18.4% being Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and/or Native American. In addition to participating in this certification, T. Rowe Price also partners with the Robert Toigo Foundation, the Hispanic Federation, the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), and #WeAllGrow Latina, among many others, to help source diverse talent and share insight into the firm's culture. Internally, the Latinx Heritage community of MOSAIC—our associate-led business resource groups (BRGs) for ethnically diverse associates—offers year-round opportunities to engage, network, and celebrate the diversity of the firm's 7,500+ global workforce. In addition, several firmwide leadership programs for diverse talent aim to expand access and opportunity through mentoring, coaching, and accelerated development. These programs support our Latinx and diverse talent, amplify the voice of diverse talent, create networking opportunities, and offer visibility to senior leadership and sponsors.
Founded in 1937, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), is a global investment management organization with $1.34 trillion in assets under management as of August 31, 2022. The organization provides a broad array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The organization also offers a variety of sophisticated investment planning and guidance tools. T. Rowe Price's disciplined, risk-aware investment approach focuses on diversification, style consistency, and fundamental research. For more information, visit troweprice.com, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national nonprofit working to transform our country's leadership pipelines and increase access to the American Dream. MLT provides Black, Latinx, and Native American talent with the coaching, playbook, and networks they need in order to excel in high-trajectory careers, secure economic mobility for their families, and become high-impact senior leaders equipped to advocate for vulnerable communities. MLT also provides a comprehensive solution for institutions, which combines best-in-class recruitment, retention, and diversity strategy offerings. Learn more at www.mltracialequityatwork.org.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Devastating floods in Pakistan’s worst-hit province have killed 10 more people in the past day, including four children, officials said Wednesday as the U.N. children’s agency renewed its appeal for $39 million to help the most vulnerable flood victims.
Only a third of the sum in the funding appeal has been met so far, UNICEF said in a statement. Pakistani doctors and medical workers are struggling to contain the outbreak of waterborne diseases, malaria, and dengue fever among hundreds of thousands of survivors now living in tents in southern Sindh province.
The unprecedented monsoon rains and flooding, which many experts attribute to climate change, have affected 33 million people and killed as many as 1,569 people across the country since mid-June.
Of that number, 701 people — including 293 children and 131 women — have died in Sindh, where many areas remain submerged. Hollywood actress and U.N. humanitarian Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to Sindh on Tuesday, meeting with some of the flood victims.
UNICEF said more than 3.4 million children have been uprooted from their homes and the floodwaters have claimed the lives of more than 550 children across Pakistan.
“Without a significant surge in support, we fear many more children will lose their lives,” UNICEF said in a statement.
In Sindh, many of the roads and bridges have been washed away or are badly damaged, and thousands of families remain cut off and desperately need support. “Families have no food, safe water or medicines,” the agency said.
UNICEF has set up 71 mobile health camps and temporary schools for children in the flood-affected areas. But its $39 million appeal is still less than a third funded, UNICEF added. That sum is part of U.N.’s flash appeal for $160 million to support Pakistan’s flood response.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with world leaders on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, seeking more help from the international community to tackle the record-breaking floods.
In a televised message from New York, Sharif on Wednesday urged philanthropists to urgently and generously donate baby food for children affected by the floods. “God will reward you for this noble work,” he said.
The United Nations on Wednesday expressed its concern over increasing cases of waterborne diseases among floods survivors. “We are deeply worried about the very real possibility of a wave of death and disease which is already stretching its tentacles. A second disaster is looming in sight,” the U.N. said in a statement.
It said over 134,000 cases of diarrhea and 44,000 cases of malaria were reported in the flood-hit area of Sindh just this past week.
“Millions of children are still grappling to survive, and we fear thousands will not make it,” the U.N. said, adding that 6 children had died the previous say in Sindh.
Pakistan’s infrastructure and agriculture have also been decimated, raising concerns for a looming food crisis. Authorities say the damage caused by the floods amounts to at least $30 billion.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has called on its courts to begin enforcing the judgements of British courts, in a move that could affect the city of Dubai’s status as a haven for the world’s wealthy.
The decision, which affects all noncriminal civil, financial and marital cases, is already in effect and does not need to be drafted into law.
“After the new decision … the UAE will not be a safe haven for anyone trying to smuggle their money,” said Hassan Elhais, legal consultant at Alrowad Advocates.
“If a person was sentenced in a civil case in the UK and they fled to the UAE, they were previously able to keep their money without it being confiscated, their money was protected,” he added.
The UAE had previously not enforced British rulings due to what it called a lack of reciprocity, as the UK courts were reluctant to enforce UAE-issued judgements.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Justice announced the principles of reciprocity had been met after British courts enforced a “bounced cheque” judgement of the Dubai Court of Cassation in the UK in the Lenkor Energy Trading DMCC v Puri (2020) EWHC 75 (QB) case.
Before the Lenkor case, British courts were not in the practice of enforcing Dubai court judgements and therefore UAE courts took that as a reason not to enforce the same rules.
The UAE has long invited the wealthy to invest in the country, largely without questioning where they made their money. Questions over money flows into the UAE have increased as Russian wealth comes into the Arabian Peninsula nation amid Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
However in recent months, the UAE has arrested several suspects wanted for major crimes, including British national Sanjay Shah who is accused of a $1.7 billion tax fraud scheme in Denmark, and two of the Gupta brothers from South Africa, wanted over allegedly looting state money with former President Jacob Zuma. An Emirati also now leads Interpol, the international police agency, as its president.
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Edinburgh strikes: Staff at Edinburgh's Napier University strike in dispute over pay
Support staff at an Edinburgh University have gone on strike in a row over pay, as union claims workers treated like ‘second class citizens’.
Edinburgh Napier, Glasgow and Robert Gordon universities have been hit by the walk-out over an imposed, national pay award which union bosses branded ‘well off current inflation’.
The strike started on Tuesday (September 20) and will continue on Wednesday (September 21), with further action planned for October.
Unison said other institutions could join the strike action later in the autumn after members at almost all other Scottish universities will be balloted or re-balloted.
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Bosses at the union previously warned the university’s library, IT, school support, catering, security and other professional services functions would be ‘seriously disrupted’. University lecturers are not involved in the dispute.
The strikes come after The Universities and Colleges employers association proposed a three per cent offer for most university staff, with the amount rising to 7.2 per cent for the lowest paid.
Unison said the offer comes after “many years of worse, imposed offers” than those paid to other education and public service workers in Scotland.
Lorcan Mullen, Unison Scotland's head of higher and further education, said this was the first wave of strikes on campuses this year.
He said: "The university staff we represent are sick to death of below-inflation pay rises.
"In recent days, we have seen a range of offers and impositions of one-off payments from several Scottish universities to supplement the imposed, disputed national award.
"This demonstrates a clear ability to pay better on a permanent basis, and our members want to fight for consolidated improvements to their pay and conditions."
"These workers kept universities running throughout the pandemic; they are indispensable to a functioning university and they cannot keep being treated as second-class citizens
on Scottish campuses."
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Napier University said: “We understand the economic climate is difficult for staff, especially those on lower salaries.
“While we respect the right to take industrial action, we are disappointed it will have an impact on our students and other staff members.
“We will continue to work with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) to nationally negotiate a fair and affordable increase for our staff, advocating larger
increases for those on the lower salary points.”
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Dogs That Play 2022: Here are the 10 most playful breeds of adorable dog sure to entertain the whole family - including the loving Labrador Retriever 🐶
These dogs will never tire of playing games and enjoying a range of canine capers.
One of the unexpected effects of the global pandemic – and the resulting series of lockdowns – was an increase in demand for puppies.
And the extent of that soaring in demand has been shown by the latest registrations statistics from the UK Kennel Club, up nearly 40 per cent from 250,649 in 2020 to 349,013 in 2021.
With 221 breeds of dog to choose from, it’s best to do your homework before picking your perfect four-legged friend.
Depending on your lifestyle and home you may be best opting for a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
If you are looking for a dog that will happily play with both adults and children for hours on end, there are particular breeds that are well-known for never boring of games.
Here are the 10 most playful breeds of dog, according to the American Kennel Club.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Bad news for beer lovers. A Florida interstate was covered in cases of beer Wednesday morning after a crash involving multiple semi-trucks in Hernando County.
The crash happened shortly before 6:15 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near milepost 296.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two semi-trucks collided on the road after one of the drivers changed lanes.
Two other semi-trucks and a pickup truck were behind them, and were able to stop and avoid a collision. However, another semi-truck, which was carrying the beer, failed to stop and ran into the pickup truck.
The pickup went onto the shoulder of the roadway and hit one of the semis. Then the truck carrying beer hit another semi that was transporting concrete.
After the crash, the road was covered in concrete and cases of beer, troopers said.
The pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries, but no one else was hurt, according to the Highway Patrol.
The crash shut down the southbound lanes of the interstate for a couple hours, but the inside shoulder and travel lanes opened to traffic around 8:30 a.m., troopers said.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — CMT will honor country stars Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes as their 2022 Artists of the Year.
The network will air its annual TV special on Oct. 14 featuring tributes by other artists. Pearce, Johnson and Hayes are first time artists of the year, while Brown and Combs come back for their third time.
Pearce is a critical favorite after the success of her album “29: Written In Stone” and coming off a hit duet with Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl.” Texas-native Johnson brought the cowboy and the rodeo back to country music with his inspiring hit “’Til You Can’t.” And Hayes dominated TikTok with his Applebee’s inspired danceable earworm, “Fancy Like.”
Brown and Combs are among the top-selling artists in country music, packing out arenas and stadiums and landing multiple hits on the charts. Both released new albums in 2022 and will be touring overseas.
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DES MOINES, Iowa – A Des Moines man is in the Polk County Jail facing multiple charges after police say he bit an officer Tuesday while they were trying to help him find a sober ride home.
Officers were called to the 1100 block of 21st Street around 2:30 p.m. on a report of a man passed out in a vehicle, said Sgt. Paul Parizek with the Des Moines Police Department. When police arrived, they found 27-year-old Jaston Boone was extremely intoxicated and noticed open containers in the car.
While officers tried to help him get a sober driver to take him home, Sgt. Parizek said Boone jumped in the car and started trying to leave. During a struggle, Boone bit an officer on the arm.
Boone was able to race away from the scene, but officers found him a short time later at his home.
He is charged with assault causing serious injury-peace officer, OWI, open container, interference with official acts, reckless driving, and several other offenses.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd was sentenced Wednesday to three years.
Thomas Lane is already serving a 2 1/2-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights. When it comes to the state’s case, prosecutors and Lane’s attorneys had agreed to a recommended sentence of three years — which is below the sentencing guidelines — and prosecutors agreed to allow him to serve that penalty at the same time as his federal sentence, and in federal prison.
Judge Peter Cahill accepted the plea agreement, saying he would sentence lane below the guidelines because he accepted responsibility.
“I think it was a very wise decision for you to accept responsibility and move on with your life,” Cahill said, while acknowledging that the Floyd family has not been able to move on with theirs.
Under Minnesota rules, it's presumed Lane would serve two years of his state sentence in prison, and the rest on supervised release, commonly known as parole.
Floyd, 46, died in May 2020 after Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, pinned him to the ground with a knee on Floyd’s neck as the Black man repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. Lane, who is white, held down Floyd’s legs. J. Alexander Kueng, who is Black, knelt on Floyd’s back, and Tou Thao, who is Hmong American, kept bystanders from intervening during the 9 1/2-minute restraint.
The killing, captured on widely viewed bystander video, sparked protests in Minneapolis and around the globe as part of reckoning over racial injustice.
Wednesday’s sentencing hearing was held remotely. Lane appeared via video from the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood, the low-security federal prison camp in Littleton, Colorado. He made no statement to the court prior to sentencing.
But after the hearing was adjourned, Lane complained to his attorney that the judge had said he would have to register as a predatory offender “if required.”
“I gotta register as a predatory offender? What the (expletive) is that?” Lane said. And he added: “That’s what Chauvin has to do. If I have a minimal role, why the (expletive) do I have to do that?”
Gray told him he’d look into it.
Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter and was given a 22 1/2-year state sentence in 2021. He also pleaded guilty to a federal count of violating Floyd's civil rights, and his state and federal sentences are being served at the same time.
Kueng and Thao were also convicted on federal civil rights charges and were sentenced to three and 3 1/2 years respectively. They have not yet reported to federal prison, and are scheduled to go to trial on state charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter in October.
When Lane pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter earlier this year, he admitted that he intentionally helped restrain Floyd in a way that created an unreasonable risk and caused his death. As part of the plea agreement, a more serious count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder was dismissed.
In his plea agreement, Lane admitted that he knew from his training that restraining Floyd in that way created a serious risk of death, and that he heard Floyd say he couldn’t breathe, knew Floyd fell silent, had no pulse and appeared to have lost consciousness.
The plea agreement says Lane knew Floyd should have been rolled onto his side — and evidence shows he asked twice if that should be done — but he continued to assist in the restraint despite the risk. Lane agreed the restraint was “unreasonable under the circumstances and constituted an unlawful use of force.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration acknowledged Tuesday that its response to the U.S. infant formula shortage was slowed by delays in processing a whistleblower complaint and test samples from the nation’s largest formula factory.
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage, which has forced the U.S. to airlift millions of pounds of powdered formula from overseas.
The review zeroed in on several key problems at the agency, including outdated data-sharing systems, inadequate staffing and training among its food inspectors, and poor visibility into formula supply chains and manufacturing procedures.
“For things that are critical to the public health, if you don’t have some understanding of how all the pieces fit together, then when you get into a crisis or a shortage you have a real problem,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told The Associated Press in an interview. “To a large extent that’s what happened here.”
Califf said the FDA will seek new authority to compel companies to turn over key information.
One consumer advocate said the evaluation doesn't go far enough to fix the problems.
“This internal evaluation treats the symptoms of the disease rather than offering a cure,” Scott Faber of the Environmental Working Group said in a statement. “Nothing in this evaluation addresses the fragmented leadership structure that led to critical communication failures.”
The FDA report was overseen by a senior official who interviewed dozens of agency staffers. It comes nearly eight months after the FDA shuttered Abbott's Michigan plant due to safety concerns, quickly slashing domestic production within the highly concentrated formula industry.
A company whistleblower had tried to warn the FDA of problems at the plant in September 2021, but government inspectors didn't investigate the complaints until February after four infants became sick, resulting in two deaths. The FDA is still investigating links between those illnesses and the formula.
The FDA previously told Congress that top agency officials didn't learn about the complaint until February because of mail delays and a failure to escalate the Abbott employee's allegations. The new report stated that FDA's “inadequate processes and lack of clarity related to whistleblower complaints,” may have delayed getting inspectors to the plant.
“Whistleblower complaints come into the agency in many different ways, from many different sources,” said Dr. Steven Solomon, an FDA veterinary medicine official who oversaw the review. “One of the actions we’ve already taken is to make sure that however they come into the agency, they get triaged and escalated to the right leadership levels.”
FDA inspectors collected bacterial samples from the plant for testing, but shipping issues by “third party delivery companies” delayed the results, according to the report. The FDA also faced challenges ramping up its testing capacity for cronobacter, a rare but potentially deadly bacteria repeatedly linked to outbreaks in baby formula.
The FDA also noted that it had to reschedule its initial inspection of the Abbott plant due to cases of COVID-19 among company staff. That delay came on top of earlier missed inspections because the agency pulled its inspectors from the field during the pandemic.
The report concluded by listing new resources that Congress would need to authorize to improve infant formula inspections and standards, including:
— Increased funding and hiring authority to recruit experts to FDA's food division;
— Improved information technology to share data on FDA inspections, consumer complaints and testing results;
— New authority to compel manufacturers to turn over samples and records on manufacturing supply chains, manufacturing quality and safety.
U.S. inventories of baby formula have been improving, hitting in-stock rates above 80% last week, according to IRI, a market research firm. That's up from a low of 69% in mid-July. The U.S. has imported the equivalent of more than 80 million bottles of formula since May, according to White House figures, and the Biden administration is working to help foreign manufacturers stay on the market long term to diversify supply.
Califf has commissioned a separate external review of FDA's food division citing “fundamental questions about the structure, function, funding and leadership” of the program. That review is being led by former FDA commissioner Dr. Jane Henney, who led the agency during the final years of the Clinton administration.
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SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A fish kill is being investigated in Middle Tyger River Wednesday in Spartanburg County.
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, agents went out to the area behind the library on Sunday and have since been collecting the fish.
Greg Lucas said while this is not unusual for the summer months to see fish kills, they are concerned that it is like that in a stream area.
Lucus could not confirm if it was a foul play type of deal or if it was caused by people.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Enivornmental Services is currently investigating.
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GREENWOOD, Indiana — It started with what the Haughn family thought was a cold. Fast forward two days later, and doctors at an urgent care center diagnosed Leilani with RSV and pneumonia.
“It’s been worse than anything that we’ve dealt with,” Sasha Haughn, Leilani’s mom, said.
Doctors are warning respiratory season for kids is here and taking hold. Haughn echoes that statement.
“I never thought that we would be dealing with RSV in mid-September on an 80-degree day,” Haughn said. She continued, “It’s been a ride but I think we’re past the scary part.”
The mom of three said her daughter is doing better following several rounds of steroids and antibiotics. Still, she took to Facebook to share her story as a warning to other parents — the respiratory season is here, and it is wreaking havoc.
“I think that’s why we waited to take her because it’s not wintertime. It’s not your typical flu season,” Haughn said.
From RSV to rhinovirus to enterovirus and everything in between — Riley Hospital for Children’s Dr. John Christenson shares that current bed availability is tight.
“There’s a lot of resilient people and they persevere and provide good care, but the reality is, definitely there’s a lot on the system,” Christenson said.
The infectious diseases doctor urges parents to answer these questions to determine if a child needs more medical attention.
- Is there breathing difficulty?
- Can a fever be controlled by medicine?
- Are they refusing to eat?
“Right now, we’re double last week of our isolation of rhinovirus and enterovirus,” Christenson said.
Christenson predicts RSV will peak in about a month, which is earlier than normal. As for influenza, he believes that will take hold early in the new year.
His best advice to parents -- keep kids home if they are sick.
“Imagine now covid along with RSV, influenza and all these other viruses circulating at the same time, it’s going to put quite a strain on healthcare systems,” Dr. Christenson said.
This article was written by Nikki DeMentri for WRTV.
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GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who robbed a local Bojangles at gunpoint.
The incident happened around 4 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, at a Bojangles located at 3638 S. New Hope Road.
Gastonia Police said the suspect entered the restaurant armed with a handgun, threatened employees, and demanded they open the safe.
The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the safe and left the area in a light-colored minivan.
Authorities released surveillance video of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle on Tuesday in the hopes that the public can help identify him. Anyone with information is asked to call 704-861-8000.
Residents may be eligible for a cash reward and callers may remain anonymous, police said.
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Marvel Legends Ghost Rider HasLab Adds Mephisto Figure Incentive
As of this writing, Hasbro‘s HasLab “Engine of Vengeance: 1:12 scale Ghost Rider car looks about halfway to its funding goal of 9,000 backers. It needs to make that in two more days for a human Robbie Reyes figure to come packed it. Now, however, if it makes 12,000 backers by Halloween, fans get a devil of an incentive. A Marvel Legends Mephisto figure joins the set at that point.
Mephisto’s enough of a Marvel big bad that casual fans may resent him coming in a large, expensive set rather than separately. Essentially a Marvel version of Satan, while technically not being him so as not to freak out religious readers, he’s the major force of evil and temptation that characters make deals with for their souls. In comics, he also erased memories of Peter Parker’s secret identity long before Doctor Strange did onscreen.
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The Mephisto figure will feature an all-new sculpt with pinless elbow and knee joints. And the Marvel team on social media have strongly suggested at least a couple more figures could join him if the project goes into even higher tiers of backers.
Will this devilish incentive bring you aboard the Ghost train? Let us know in comments.
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The Great British Bake Off: Scotland’s favourite cake revealed including chocolate cake
The 13th series of the Great British Bake Off is currently showing on Channel 4.
The Great British Bake Off is back on our screens for all us cake-loving Brits, but what is Scotland’s favourite cake?
Eccles cakes are linked with Manchester, Bakewell Tarts with Derbyshire, Lardy cakes with Wiltshire and Dundee Cakes with Scotland.
But, these region’s favourites are revealed to be very different, according to Cutter & Squidge.
To coincide with the start of the new season of GBBO, the cake company has conducted research to find out the public’s cake-eating and buying habits.
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The study found 20% of people admit to eating cake every week with a further 25% saying they eat it 2-3 times a week.
Almost one in three of the nation confess to eating cake as a regular treat in-between meals, however the majority of those in Scotland and the North wait until the traditional afternoon tea-time before indulging.
The South and Midlands prefer a slice in the mid-morning. Four in ten of us eat cakes whenever we want.
What is Scotland’s favourite cake?
Scots’ favourite cake, according to the research, is a chocolate cake.
The study found they have the sweetest tooth and love to indulge in chocolate cake, especially with a layer of filling on top of their cake. They’re also big fans of anything cherry-flavoured.
What are the UK’s favourite cakes?
Annabel Lui, founder of Cutter & Squidge explained that Brits are avid cake-lovers and love experimenting with the flavours of their sweet treats.
She said: “Brits love their cakes and are becoming more adventurous in their choices. We are buying and eating more cakes than ever.
“The study shows how classic cakes are as popular as ever but also how new style cakes are increasingly popular and we are finding new ways of ordering cakes, whether by delivery or online.”
The top cakes by region are:
- North West – Victoria Sponge, Lemon Drizzle
- North East – Madeira, Victoria Sponge
- West Midlands – Cherry, coffee
- East Midlands – Lemon Drizzle, fruit based
- Wales – Carrot, Lemon Drizzle
- South West – Walnut and coffee, caramel
- South East – Fruit based, Lemon Drizzle
- Yorkshire – Bakewell Tart, Victoria Sponge
- East Anglia – Chocolate, Lemon drizzle
- Scotland – Chocolate, Cherry
- N Ireland - Dried fruit,
- London – Variety small cakes, vegan
The Great British Bake Off airs weekly on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
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TUCSON, Ariz. — For the last eight years, Nada Alkhiat lived across the world from her husband Marwan Alhasany. When the war in Syria broke out, she and her husband escaped to Egypt. She moved to Tucson but her husband had to stay behind.
"I applied for a visa to visit my brother and they approved me but not my husband," she said.
Alkhiat worked every day to move the immigration process along for her and her husband.
"The only choice for me was to apply for a refugee, for asylum and that takes three interviews,” she said. "Can you imagine waiting eight years waiting for the mailman to come with news?"
But the community stepped in and helped her in the meantime.
"Everybody helping us," she said. "The church, the mosque, the people and my American neighbors.”
But despite the good neighbors and helpful organizations, she said she's frustrated with the immigration process.
"Like to the people in power, why does it take so long?" she said. "Why did my son never see his dad?"
When she came to Tucson, she was pregnant. Her son Jad has never met his dad in person. She said video calls aren't the same as being together in person.
"It’s very hard because I have to support myself and find like day care for my son," she said. "My son is going to see him for the first time."
So when the moment finally came, it was nothing short of spectacular for Alkhiat and her son. As Alhasany came down the stairs at the airport, Jad ran quickly to him and the family hugged tearfully.
"I am very happy," Alhasany said. "This day is — I was born for this day."
This article was written by Tina Giuliano for KGUN.
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2 claim Mega Millions prize; 3rd-largest US lottery jackpot
CHICAGO (AP) — Two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket to the late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb, opting to take a lump sum payment of $780.5 million, lottery officials said Wednesday.
The Illinois Lottery said the prize for the July 29 drawing, which was the nation’s third-largest lottery prize, was claimed by two individuals who had agreed to split the prize if they won. The two, who followed the lead of the vast majority of winners who choose to remain anonymous, had until Sept. 27 to opt in favor of the lump sum payment, said Emilia Mazur, spokeswoman for Camelot Illinois, the private manager of the Illinois Lottery.
The Illinois Lottery said it was unable to share any information about the winners except to say that they must be absolutely “over the moon” with their Mega Millions win. Illinois is one of at least 16 states where winners can remain anonymous.
Lottery officials said the two people have spent the past few weeks working with professional legal and financial advisors to support the claim process — something experts recommend lottery winners do.
“These winners are now in the enviable position of deciding what to do with their newfound fortune,” said Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays.
According to megamillions.com, one jackpot-winning ticket was bought at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in Des Plaines.
The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14.
The jackpot grew so large because no one had matched the game’s six selected numbers since April 15. That’s 29 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner. Because nobody has won the Mega Millions jackpot since the July 29 drawing, the jackpot now stands at an estimated $301 million.
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Arbiter in Trump docs probe signals intent to move quickly
WASHINGTON (AP) — The independent arbiter tasked with inspecting documents seized in an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home said Tuesday he intends to push briskly through the review process and appeared skeptical of the Trump team’s reluctance to say whether it believed the records had been declassified.
“We’re going to proceed with what I call responsible dispatch,” Raymond Dearie, a veteran Brooklyn judge, told lawyers for Trump and the Justice Department in their first meeting since his appointment last week as a so-called special master.
The purpose of the meeting was to sort out next steps in a review process expected to slow by weeks, if not months, the criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret information at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House. As special master, Dearie will be responsible for sifting through the thousands of documents recovered during the Aug. 8 FBI search and segregating any that might be protected by claims of executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
Though Trump’s lawyers had requested the appointment of a special master to ensure an independent review of the documents, they have resisted Dearie’s request for more information about whether the seized records had been previously declassified — as Trump has maintained. His lawyers have consistently stopped short of that claim even as they asserted in a separate filing Tuesday that the Justice Department had not proven that the documents were classified. In any event, they say, a president has absolute authority to declassify information.
“In the case of someone who has been president of the United States, they have unfettered access along with unfettered declassification authority,” one of Trump’s lawyers, James Trusty, said in court Tuesday.
But Dearie said that if Trump’s lawyers will not actually assert that the records have been declassified, and the Justice Department instead makes an acceptable case that they remain classified, then he would be inclined to regard them as classified.
“As far as I’m concerned,” he said, “that’s the end of it.”
In a letter to Dearie on Monday night, the lawyers said the declassification issue might be part of Trump’s defense in the event of an indictment. And Trusty said in court Tuesday that the Trump team should not be forced at this point in the investigation to disclose details of a possible defense based on the idea the records had been declassified.
He denied that the lawyers were trying to engage in “gamesman-like” behavior but instead said it was a process that required “baby steps.” He said the right time for the discussion is whenever Trump presses forward with a claim to get any seized property back.
Dearie said he understood the position but observed, “I guess my view of it is, you can’t have your cake and eat it” too.
The resistance to the judge’s request was notable because it was Trump’s lawyers, not the Justice Department, who had requested the appointment of a special master and because the recalcitrance included an acknowledgment that the probe could be building toward an indictment.
Despite the focus on whether the seized documents are classified or not, the three statutes the Justice Department listed on a warrant as part of its investigation do not require that the mishandled information be classified in order for prosecutors to initiate a criminal case.
The Trump team has also questioned the feasibility of some of the deadlines for the special master’s review. That work includes inspecting the roughly 11,000 documents, including about 100 marked as classified, that were taken during the FBI’s search.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who granted the Trump team’s request for a special master, had set a Nov. 30 deadline for Dearie’s review and instructed him to prioritize the tranche of classified records.
Dearie, a Ronald Reagan appointee whose name is on the atrium of his Brooklyn courthouse, made clear during Tuesday’s meeting that he intended to meet the deadlines, saying there was “little time” to complete the assigned tasks.
Julie Edelstein, a Justice Department lawyer, said she was hopeful that the department could get the documents digitized and provided to Trump’s lawyers by early next week. She noted that the department had given the legal team a list of five vendors approved by the government for the purposes of scanning, hosting and otherwise processing the seized records.
After some haggling, Dearie instructed Trusty’s lawyers to choose a vendor by Friday.
Earlier Tuesday, the Trump legal team urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to leave in place Cannon’s order temporarily barring the Justice Department’s use of the classified records for its criminal investigation while Dearie completes his review. The department is also contesting Cannon’s requirement that it provide Dearie with classified materials for his review, saying such records are not subject to any possible claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege.
The department has also said that Cannon’s order has impeded its investigation.
Trump’s lawyers called those concerns overblown in a response Tuesday, saying investigators could still do other work on the probe even without scrutinizing the seized records.
“Ultimately, any brief delay to the criminal investigation will not irreparably harm the Government,” Trump’s lawyers wrote. “The injunction does not preclude the Government from conducting a criminal investigation, it merely delays the investigation for a short period while a neutral third party reviews the documents in question.”
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More sun and heat Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are peaking in the lower 90s as sunshine continues for Middle Georgia.
Today
It’s sunny outside once again across Middle Georgia. Highs will reach the low 90s with heat indices into the mid 90s. Cloud cover will remain at a minimum and there is no chance for rain. Ambient winds will blow from the northeast at about 5 mph, however gusts could reach speeds up to 15 mph.
Tonight the winds will slow and shift to the south, allowing some extra moisture to build in. Given the weak winds overnight and added moisture, patchy fog is likely in many spots to begin our Thursday. Overhead skies will be clear, however. Lows will be in the mid to upper 60s around the region.
Tomorrow
Despite it being the first day of fall, Thursday will be the hottest afternoon of the week. Temperatures peak in the mid to upper 90s with heat indices in the upper 90s. Throughout the day the wind will blow in from the west-northwest at about 7-12 mph. Gusts could reach speeds of up to 20 mph. Skies will be mostly sunny, however an approaching cold front could stir up some cloud cover late in the afternoon and evening. No rain is expected tomorrow afternoon.
Tomorrow night we will see those clouds push south and eventually clear out. The winds will shift to the north-northwest at about 10-15 mph, bringing in cool and dry air. Lows will drop into the low to mid 60s around the region. A couple of southern locations may still be in the upper 60s.
Friday and The Weekend
Friday will be a good deal cooler than Thursday in the immediate wake of the cold front. Highs will only reach the low to mid 80s around Middle Georgia. It will also be rather breezy from the east-northeast at about 8-12 mph. Gusts could reach upwards of 20 mph. The skies will be sunny once again, and there will be no chance of rain.
Saturday will be warmer, however sunshine will still dominate. Sunday will be the same but even warmer, however there will be an isolated chance for a shower Sunday evening. The sunny weather will continue into next week.
Follow Meteorologist Aaron Lowery on Facebook (Aaron Lowery 41NBC) and Twitter (@ALowWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at Daybreak (6-7 a.m.) and 41Today (11 a.m).
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NY attorney general sues Donald Trump and his company
New York’s attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company on Wednesday, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, filed in state court in New York, is the culmination of the Democrat’s three-year civil investigation of Trump and the Trump Organization. Trump’s three eldest children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump, were also named as defendants, along with two longtime company executives, Allen Weisselberg and Jeffrey McConney.
The lawsuit seeks to strike at the core of what made Trump famous, taking a blacklight to the image of wealth and opulence he’s embraced throughout his career — first as a real estate developer, then as a reality TV host on “The Apprentice” and “Celebrity Apprentice,” and later as president.
James, a Democrat, was to announce details of the lawsuit at a news conference on Wednesday. The case showed up on a court docket Wednesday morning.
James’ office has spent more than three years investigating fraudulent or misleading valuations for its properties on annual financial statements that were given to potential business partners, banks or tax officials.
The goal, the attorney general’s office has said, was to burnish Trump’s billionaire image and the value of his properties when doing so gave him an advantage, while playing down the value of assets at other times for tax purposes.
“Today’s filing is neither focused on the facts nor the law — rather, it is solely focused on advancing the Attorney General’s political agenda. It is abundantly clear that the Attorney General’s Office has exceeded its statutory authority by prying into transactions where absolutely no wrongdoing has taken place. We are confident that our judicial system will not stand for this unchecked abuse of authority, and we look forward to defending our client against each and every one of the Attorney General’s meritless claims,” said Alina Habba, an attorney for Trump.
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Following a three-year investigation, New York's Democratic Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against former President Donald Trump.
"The complaint demonstrates that Donald Trump falsely inflated his net worth by billions of dollars to unjustly enrich himself, to cheat the system," James said at a press conference.
The lawsuit also targets members of Trump's longstanding executive team, including members of his family: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump.
Responding to the lawsuit, Donald Trump Jr. used an expletive on Twitter next to a video of James: "The bullshit Dem witch-hunt continues!" he wrote.
During her press conference, James acknowledged she would face criticism that her lawsuit is partisan. She noted her three-year investigation of Trump "only started after Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, testified before congress about this conduct."
According to James, Trump's operation "repeatedly and consistently manipulated the value of assets" in order to win favorable loan terms from banks and to reduce tax payments.
"This conduct was all in violation of" New York state law," James said.
James is seeking roughly $250 million in penalties and also seeks to ban Trump, his children and members of their executive team permanently from operating businesses business in New York state.
The lawsuit also aims to bar Trump and his organization from buying commercial real estate in New York for five years.
This lawsuit is filed in civil court, but James also alleged that Trump's operation violated state and federal criminal laws. She said a "criminal referral" is being sent to the U.S. Justice Department.
"In short, he lied to gain massive financial benefits for himself," James said in a post on Twitter.
During the press conference, James noted that when testifying under oath during the investigation, Trump repeatedly invoked his 5th amendment rights to avoid testifying.
She also noted that prior to Wednesday's announcement, her office had rejected a settlement offer from Trump and his organization.
James detailed Trump's business practices which she claims was fraudulent, including "representing that Mr. Trump had cash on hand that he did not have," while also "egregiously" inflating the market value of his real estate holdings in New York state and in Florida.
According to James, the behavior clearly represented "fraud" and not a "mistake."
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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DRC's rating engine, RS X Rating, can now processes over 12,000 risk items on a single policy with multi-pass, multi-peril, and multi-layer calculations in 19 seconds.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Research Corporation (DRC), the leading provider of cloud-provisioned enterprise solutions for the P&C and Specialty insurance industry, is proud to debut the latest upgrade to its RS X Rating engine this week at the InsureTech Connect Conference in Las Vegas. The upgrade provides an overwhelming increase in risk processing capacity, leading to faster quote response times and happier brokers and clients. The rating update is included in the DRC Insurance Platform's most recent release.
RS X Rating's increased capacity for risk processing was developed with the participation of Excess & Surplus (E&S) and Specialty carriers and has their unique processing needs in mind. A recent benchmark test on the upgraded rating engine processed over 12,000 property risks on a single policy in just 19 seconds. Large carriers can now take advantage of this new capability by rating thousands of risk items on a single policy with multi-pass, multi-peril, and multi-layer calculations.
Rob Whitton, DRC's VP of Business Development says, "Specialty carriers have often relied on manual processing for large risk schedules, greatly increasing the time from submission-to-quote. This upgrade allows skilled underwriters to focus their time on the complex risks that require expert human review. Pricing teams can price every item on large schedules, instead of averaging or making general assessments of large risks. Underwriting teams spend less team prepping large risks and begin their review more quickly. This results in a better broker experience and higher conversion rate."
To learn more about this RS X Rating upgrade, visit www.decisionresearch.com or visit DRC at ITC Vegas at Booth 2969 this week!
About DRC
DRC provides innovative, cloud-based, enterprise solutions to P&C insurance companies looking to boost their business development efforts, reduce administrative overhead, and accelerate speed-to-market for their products through automation. RS X Rating, DRC's no-code rating engine, gives actuaries the ability to configure powerful automation functions without IT assistance, and to price risks and model products, no matter how complex, all through a familiar Microsoft Excel® interface. DRC's flagship product is the DRC Insurance Platform, a full-service policy administration system, including portals, quoting, billing, claims, and advanced analytics, powered by RS X Rating, and engineered to streamline internal processes and empower business users within a secure and robust enterprise ecosystem. DRC has remained committed to total customer satisfaction throughout its 50-year history, and its clients, running the gamut of size and scope from large global carriers to regional start-ups, continue to rely on DRC's trusted solutions to manage over $7 billion in written premium. To learn more about DRC, visit www.decisionresearch.com.
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Warner Music Group on Wednesday named Robert Kyncl as its chief executive officer, handing the reins to the outgoing YouTube business head as the record label looks to diversify its revenue streams.
Kyncl, 52, will take over from Warner Music’s longest-tenured Chief Executive Steve Cooper, who is set to leave the media company by the end of next year.
Kyncl, who will start in his new role from Jan. 1, announced his resignation from the Alphabet unit last month after having spent 12 years at YouTube. Before that, he was vice president of content at Netflix.
The move comes at a time when the music industry is looking for growth beyond streaming by signing deals with ad-supported social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube.
Having enjoyed a boom in revenue during the pandemic-induced lockdowns, the sector faces risks from surging inflation that has started pinching consumers’ wallets.
Shares of Warner Music, the label behind artists such Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Dua Lipa, have declined 40% this year and are trading around their 2020 initial public offering price of $25 a share.
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Toyota's San Antonio plant begins production of the all-new, all-hybrid Sequoia
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas) celebrates the start of production for the all-new, all-hybrid Toyota Sequoia – electrified with passion and power.
This born in Texas, built by Texans SUV has gone all-hybrid with the twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE Max powertrain, boasting exceptional horsepower and torque while minimizing fuel costs and carbon footprint.
"The third-generation Sequoia marks a new era of electrified vehicles that will help move us closer to carbon neutrality while delivering on and exceeding customer expectations for this iconic SUV," said Kevin Voelkel, president of Toyota Texas. "Our team members are beyond proud to add the Sequoia to our Texas-built production line-up and take on new challenges as we deliver vehicles that customers love and fit their lifestyles."
Sequoia's New Texas Home
In 2019 Toyota announced a $391 million investment in Toyota Texas, which paved the way for the all-new Tundra and Sequoia to be built exclusively in Texas. The Sequoia starts a new chapter of advanced manufacturing at Toyota Texas, where more than 3,800 Toyota employees and 5,300 on-site suppliers spent thousands of hours preparing for its debut. The team incorporated new manufacturing techniques, such as innovative laser welding technology and a modified production process to stamp the largest sheet of metal in Toyota history.
The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia lives up to its powerful and legendary namesake, thanks to a head-turning new look, luxurious comfort, impressive technology and the perfect blend of performance and efficiency. Coupled with Toyota's long-lasting quality, durability and reliability, the three-row SUV is sure to stand tall in the large-size SUV segment when it hits dealerships next month. The Sequoia launches with the Capstone grade, a premium collection of features exclusive to vehicles manufactured at Toyota Texas.
Deeper San Antonio Roots
To commemorate the Sequoia's new home, Toyota Texas donated a combined $100,000 to the San Antonio River Foundation and the San Antonio Parks Foundation. The donations will support the proliferation and preservation of trees, and environmental stewardship initiatives on the south side of San Antonio.
Toyota's total investment in San Antonio has grown to more than $3.1 billion.
"We are truly excited that the new Toyota Sequoia is being manufactured in San Antonio at the company's upgraded facility. This is another welcome milestone demonstrating Toyota's confidence in our city and workforce," said Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
"I had the privilege of working with Toyota when they made the decision to come to San Antonio in 2002," said Judge Wolff. "For nearly 20 years, they have been a great corporate leader. Together with their supply partners they have added more than 7,000 jobs for Bexar County residents. We are excited to celebrate Toyota's local production of the all-new, all-hybrid Sequoia."
To learn more about the all-new, all-hybrid Sequoia and obtain media assets visit https://pressroom.toyota.com/vehicle/2023-toyota-sequoia/.
Toyota Texas is Hiring
To apply, visit www.toyotatracktexas.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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Yvonne Strahovski Is Trying Not to Judge Serena Joy
The Handmaid’s Tale actress discusses season five of the series, finding humanity in Serena, and going toe-to-toe with Elisabeth Moss for another round.
When Yvonne Strahovski pops up on Zoom, it takes me a minute to remind myself that I am not, in fact, speaking to Serena Joy. The actress has her hair pulled away from her face in a tight bun—her Handmaid’s Tale character’s signature style—and the room in which she sits could easily pass for the Toronto detention center where Serena has resided for the past season. But when Strahovski speaks, her Australian accent creeping into her warm greeting, I am reminded that I am not faced with Mrs. Waterford, but the woman who has been successfully bringing her to life every season going on five years.
It’s clear that Strahovski has a complicated relationship with Serena Joy, the manipulative, often sadistic woman who helped create the hellscape of Gilead. But throughout the seasons, the actress has honed the craft of getting into Serena’s head—which requires the actress to avoid judging her character for the decisions she makes.
“From an actor’s point of view, it’s fun because it is complicated,” she says. “It’s not always easy. I get challenged with some of the material.” Below, Strahovski discusses season five of the hit series, how being a mother changed the way she saw the role of Serena, and why she doesn’t think she will ever be able to wear teal again.
Serena is such a complex woman. When you play her, do you attempt to bring any humanity to the character? Do you want the audience to feel compassion for her?
I tried very hard for the audience to have compassion for Serena, and I think I had my work cut out for me with that. I’ve always tried to approach her from a more human perspective; it’s the only perspective that I can approach her from. I don’t ever see her as purely evil or spiteful and bitter for the revenge. It’s always coming from some place that is a very real, true emotion—fear and sadness. That’s important because it humanizes her and it hopefully makes her a wee bit more relatable to audiences who find her behavior heinous.
How much of Serena’s behavior can you explain away by saying she was just trying to survive in Gilead?
I think I can explain all of it away, basically. It’s really complex—there’s a whole political setup here. She has one foot in the architecture of Gilead and one foot out of it. There’s her relationship with Fred, who betrayed her many times and became abusive. If you ask yourself what it would truly be like to be in that position, you would have a lot of trauma. And I think that’s the foundation of anyone’s bad behavior.
What do you think went through Serena’s head when she heard the news of Fred’s death?
I think her raw emotion was thinking about what could have been, what should have been, and what was never going to be. There was a very real connection between Fred and Serena way back when they first met. They had so much potential and real love between them. It just all went pear-shaped and then some.
Do you think Serena deserved to get pregnant?
I don’t know if she deserved it. It seems to have come into her life to perhaps teach her some kind of a lesson. It’s very meaningful for her, and certainly hit quite close to home for me personally, as a mom of two. I started shooting this season when my second son was only eight weeks old. So that parallel was definitely very impactful.
How has being a mother affected the way you approached this character?
Obviously, I still have to imagine the scenarios and the emotions. I’m not actually in that situation, but it suddenly makes it a hell of a lot easier to imagine anything to do with children and any kind of loss or grief or sense of protection you feel. You understand the lengths you would go to protect your baby. That stuff is automatically built into your system as a mom. You don't have to go into the crevices of your brain and imagine all those things, it exists within you already.
What has it been like to explore the new dynamic between Serena and June with Elisabeth Moss this season?
We have a pretty good laugh about it because we joke that it’s a Juliet-and-Juliet love affair situation. They’re in this crazy toxic, dysfunctional relationship and can’t seem to get out of it. But it’s always important for me to find the new dynamic, because it’s easy to fall back into older patterns. We’ve been doing this for quite some time now, so it is really important for us to find the new flavor of the relationship.
It got pretty raw in past seasons, but it gets even rawer this season. I don’t know how to explain it any other way. They just have some kind of a no-bullshit language between them, where they can really see and hear each other. They can’t lie to each other very well. And that relationship is also really, really complicated, and it’s been great to go even deeper into those complications.
Do you feel like Serena is a true believer in God? How much of it do you think is a front and how much do you think she truly believes what she’s saying?
She’s a true believer. There was definitely a period of time where I thought she was second-guessing it a lot, but for the most part, she is a believer. Especially in this season, because I do think she truly believes she’s been given this gift of pregnancy from God, and it’s for a reason.
Will it be hard when you have to eventually say goodbye to this character after playing her for so long?
Yes and no. It will feel great to say bye, because it has been a lot of emotion. But it’s been five years so far, and that’s a lot of time spent with all of these people, getting to know the cast and the crew and everyone we work with. So it’s a chapter that will be an emotional one to say goodbye to.
Will you ever wear teal again?
Oh my god [laughs]. No, it’s ruined it for me. I really can’t wear it. It just ends up looking like Serena Joy. And I usually wear my hair back too, so then I really look like Serena. I certainly can’t wear it to any red carpet affair. I wonder if the women that play the Handmaids feel the same way about the color red on a carpet.
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Harris Reed, 26, Is Set to Make Nina Ricci One of Fashion’s Most Talked-About Brands
On Wednesday, Harris Reed announced that he is the new creative director of Nina Ricci in the caption of a photo of himself wearing a pair of tulle gloves from a couture collection the Puig-owned house presented back in 1992. The year gives you an idea of how remarkable Reed’s rise has been: That was four full years before the 26-year-old designer and longtime favorite of Harry Styles was born. All the more impressive, he became one of the industry’s buzziest names despite being among the many to graduate and try to put himself on the map amid lockdown.
“To be a 6’4” (without heels), red-headed, long haired fluid designer (who everyone thinks is a fabulous woman) who is unapologetically myself entering a brand I could have only ever dreamed of in Paris just leaves me full of excitement and love,” Reed said in an emotional statement prefaced with a recount of telling his mom he would one day be a creative director of “one of those French houses” he used to read about at night. “I’m truly speechless… I have dreamed of this moment for so long, from the time I was a small child, through working my fingers to the bone at CSM [Central Saint Martins], to now. This feels like something out of a movie, a storyline I might sit down and watch at the cinema.” (Try not to smile while watching him break the news to his mom, the model and candle creator Lynette Reed, in the second slide of the Instagram below.)
Reed first started gaining attention long before he even graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2020. He was tapped to design costumes for Harry Styles’s 2017 tour, which helped cement Styles’s own reputation for daring dressing and Reed’s reputation for gender fluid designing. His eventual graduation collection premiered online at British Vogue, and against all odds, he went on to thrive amid lockdown by embracing theatrics as he challenged traditional notions of menswear. “I think the pandemic made us dream bigger and crave that level of avant-garde,” Reed told W earlier this year, at which point he was the most talked-about name in London’s competitive design scene. This year has been one of Reed’s biggest yet: He’s so far made Lil Nas X and Conan Gray the stars of the VMAs red carpet, showcased his demi-couture and Missoma jewelry collab on Adele in her “Oh My God” music video, and dressed Beyoncé for the British Vogue cover that introduced the world to Renaissance. The latter two are proof that Reed isn’t limited to challenging menswear; he was also responsible for Iman’s head-turning 2021 Met Gala look. The supermodel brought him as her date, and the pair was unmissable in matching gold and feathered versions of Reed’s signature flying saucer hats.
Reed’s appointment could help put Nina Ricci’s name back on the lips of fashion editors and stylist in a way it hasn’t been since Olivier Theyskens’s acclaimed two-year tenure at its helm ended in 2009. From there came Peter Copping, who went on to become creative director of Oscar de la Renta, and most recently the Dutch duo Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh. What’s more, Reed isn’t the house’s only newcomer: Nina Ricci has also promoted the Haider Ackermann and JW Anderson alum Edwin Bodson to General Director. He didn’t waste time in making it clear that Harris will have his full support in ushering the house into what he described as a new era. “As a gender fluid designer rejecting norms in a quest for freedom,” he said in a statement, “Harris’s signified vision of magnified femininity will span across Nina Ricci.”
Helming Nina Ricci will present a whole new era for Reed, too. The designer has so far stayed clear of ready-to-wear, at times even working with just a single client a month. The caliber of his demi-couture is part of his aim for it to be “passed down from a grandmother to a trans son to their nonbinary daughter,” as he put it earlier this year. “It’s about bringing back that 360-degree cycle of beauty to the world.” We’ll just have to wait until early 2023 to see how that approach translates on a much grander and faster-paced scale.
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Inside Richard Quinn’s Extravagant Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Four years ago, the designer Richard Quinn’s fall 2018 show saw Queen Elizabeth II herself sitting front row. This season, the Queen’s passing shook up London Fashion Week, causing shows and parties to shift scheduling in accommodation and respect of her funeral. As a result, many designers put together creative tributes—but none so extravagant and full-fledged as Quinn’s.
Quinn is the kind of designer who indulges in a prints-on-top-of-prints ethos; he is every bit the maximalist. But his spring 2023 show proved he can also make magic with the darkest hue on the spectrum. Opening the collection was a series of all-black looks in remembrance and mourning of the Queen. (Quinn and his team reportedly created the 23 opening black looks in just 10 days after they heard the news of her passing.) Simplistic looks these were not. Embroidered puff sleeves, satin-y bows, sparkly encrusted beading, sheer veils, massive rosettes, and the designer’s signature latex gloves were all there.
The color black is an interesting choice. Yes, it’s associated with grimness and mourning, but here, it felt rather like a celebration of life in all its complicated layers. It also felt like a power move in all of its excess and opulence. Rather than hiding in the shadows and wearing something that meant attention was completely off of the wearer, these all-black garments did just the opposite. All eyes and attention were devoted to the pure decadence of black—and what Quinn can do with it.
Besides the fatefully inky hue, Quinn also played with the idea of reinvention of the Queen’s style staples (and notably, archive footage of the Queen played on a screen in the venue throughout the show). QEII famously loved color, so it was interesting to see how Quinn reinterpreted her staples with deft precision through his own vision—the black made each look feel like a new kind of uniform. We saw full skirts, headscarves, and even headpieces that resembled the crown. But the second half of the collection, featuring a vibrant cobalt blue cape coat, big bows and flourishing washes of florals, felt particularly of the late Queen’s aesthetic.
The end of the collection spearheaded even more of a celebration of life, with Quinn’s technicolor prints reinvented through florals. A flower-covered catsuit was bulked up with massive shoulders and the traditional bride look that closed the show was quite literally blooming with fresh white flowers. The oversized cocoon headcovering added a touch of retro-futurism, meshed with modern socialite.
Those bulbous cocoon shapes that punctuated the collection were most intriguing. They recalled a mix of ‘60s couture à la Balenciaga, with a hint of humor—necklines went all the way up to at least one model’s ears, and chests puffed out as if they had a shield or prosthetic underneath them. Would a modern Queen or royal wear these? Only in Richard Quinn’s surreal, dream-like world.
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It’s been 40 years since “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” first landed in theaters. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, the friendly alien — and his earthling friends — have been made into a Fisher-Price Little People Collector set.
Released in 1982, “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” is centered around a 10-year-old boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas) who befriends a lost alien and helps him find his way home. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film also stars a young Drew Barrymore as Elliott’s sister, Gertie. The highest-grossing film for the year of its release, “E.T.” pulled in more than $359 million at the box office. It also won four Oscars and dozens of other awards.
In collaboration with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, the new E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Little People Collector Special Edition Figure Set celebrates the memorable film with figurines of Elliott, Gertie, and, of course, E.T. In fact, E.T. is the first creature from outer space to be made into a Little People Collector figure.
The Elliott figurine is shown in the red sweatshirt that he wore on the high-flying bicycle getaway in the film, while Gertie is dressed in her overalls and carrying the flowerpot of geraniums E.T. rescued. E.T. has a glowing chest and finger, which as fans will remember, possesses supernatural powers.
Made for all ages, each figurine stands at about 2.5 inches tall. The set is priced at $20 and can be purchased on Amazon or through Mattel’s website. It is currently priced at $14.97 at Walmart, but the price may change.
Other Little People Collector sets inspired by television and film include figures from Disney’s “Frozen,” “The Golden Girls.” “The Office,” and (the latest) “Ted Lasso.”
You can also purchase an Inspiring Women collection, which includes author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou, aviator Amelia Earhart, civil rights activist Rosa Parks and astronaut Sally Ride.
Who else would you like to see turned into a Little People set?
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories.
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The Town of Lake Arthur is under a boil water advisory until further notice.
The advisory will remain in effect until rescinded by the Water System under the State of Louisiana Department of Health.
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In a unanimous vote, the Lafayette City Council appropriated $100,000 for funding their investigation.
Mayor-President Josh Guillory said, "I am confident that you all have the capacity and ability to review, without paying someone to read through it at great expense to our taxpayers."
As for the paperwork, Mayor-President Guillory said it's a response to 18 questions that were posed by city council chair Nanette Cook back in June.
The questions were in regard to controversial drainage projects that have landed LCG in court.
Guillory said his administration only recently had time to address those questions once the budget process wrapped up.
Lafayette City Council's Nanette Cook said, "When we present this to our investigative team, this will probably save some of the 100k, but I think we're going to move forward, submit to our investigative team just to help us understand it."
The council wants independent auditors to look into contracts for drainage projects, as well as expenses, and use of personnel at the discretion of the mayor-president, or benefitting the mayor-president.
Councilman Glenn Lazard tells KATC the next step is to secure a contract with auditors who will conduct the investigation.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his support for unsealing an FBI search warrant in an Aug. 11 announcement.
The announcement was in response to a news conference held earlier that day by Attorney General Merrick Garland about what he called “substantial public interest” in a search warrant executed Aug. 8 at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort home. During the conference, Garland said he had asked the court for permission for the search warrant to be unsealed.
“Attorney General Garland’s news statement today was a day late but still important. The American public needs to know the basic facts behind the Mar-a-Lago search. The unsealing of the probable cause affidavit is appropriate and necessary. If we don’t have the fact, we jump to conclusions and we often jump in the wrong direction.”
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Aug. 11
Typically search warrants remain sealed. Since the Aug. 8 search, protests have sprung up, and reportedly threats have been made against FBI agents.
Trump had stated the search was politically motivated.
Hutchinson had tweeted not long after the Aug. 8 search: “The search at Mar-a Lago of a former President is unprecedented & alarming. We must see the probable cause affidavit before making a judgment. Normally that would be under seal but since Trump announced the raid then the probable cause should be made public.”
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An increasing number of books are being banned at schools across the U.S., according to a report from PEN America, a nonprofit organization that advocates for literary freedom.
The report says 1,648 different books were banned during the 2021-2022 school year. Those books were from 1,261 different authors, 290 illustrators, and 18 translators, according to the nonprofit.
The most-banned topics included LGBTQ content, sexual content and discussions about race.
Literature has become extremely polarized. Many conservative groups have targeted books, saying parents should have more rights about what type of books are being offered to children.
"In too many places, today’s political rhetoric of “parents’ rights” is being weaponized to undermine, intimidate, and chill the practices of these professionals, with potentially profound impacts on how students learn and access ideas and information in schools," Penn America says.
Texas banned more books than any other state, according to the report. The state reportedly accounted for 801 book bans.
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Passengers are less satisfied with air travel than they were when fewer people were flying in 2021.
According to the J.D. Power 2022 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, satisfaction is down 25 points from 2021.
The lower score is attributed to crowds returning to pre-pandemic levels, flight cancelations, price increases and parking shortages.
Among the mega airports, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ranked the highest in passenger satisfaction. It was followed by San Francisco International Airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport tied for third.
Tampa International Airport was the top large airport. John Wayne Airport, Orange County, ranked second. It was followed by Dallas Love Field.
Indianapolis International Airport earned top marks among medium-sized airports. It was followed by Pittsburgh International Airport, Jacksonville International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport.
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Autumn equinox 2022: Everything you need to know
Find out when it is and what happens during the September equinox.
As the leaves change and the air begins to feel crisper, the autumn equinox ushers in a change of season. We're halfway between the summer and winter solstices, and just a few days after the equinox we have another astronomical event to look forward to, as Jupiter reaches opposition.
But when exactly is the autumn equinox? And how does it affect the aurorae? Read on for answers to this and more.
For those who missed it, you can check out our fantastic gallery of the best Sturgeon Moon pictures from last month. If you’re looking forward to clear nights this year, why not plan ahead with our full Moon UK calendar and astronomy for beginners guide?
When is the autumn equinox 2022?
The autumn equinox 2022 in the northern hemisphere is on Friday 23 September. The autumn equinox marks the first day of astronomical autumn, and the precise time of the autumn equinox in 2022 will be at 3:04am BST.
For the two hemispheres, the equinoxes are opposite each other. When it’s the autumn equinox in the northern hemisphere, it’s the spring equinox in the southern hemisphere. For the purposes of this article, when we refer to the autumn equinox, it is from the perspective of the northern hemisphere, and we are referring to the September equinox, unless stated otherwise.
What is the autumn equinox?
What exactly happens during the autumn equinox? Put simply, the autumn equinox is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator (this being an imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator), going from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere. It's caused by the cyclical tilt of Earth's axis, and at the equinoxes, this tilt aligns with the orbit around the Sun.
At the equinoxes, the Sun is exactly above the equator, and both hemispheres receive (nearly) equal amounts of sunlight. In other words, day and night are (almost) equal in both hemispheres. After the autumn equinox, we start to receive more darkness and less daylight.
The word ‘equinox’ derives from the Latin words aequi, meaning ‘equal’, and nox, meaning ‘night’. Taken together, 'equinox' translates as ‘equal night’.
The September equinox denotes the start of astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere, and the start of spring in the southern hemisphere. From our perspective, the Sun moves to be south of the equator, in the western portion of the constellation Virgo.
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At the March equinox (the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere), the Sun crosses the celestial equator again, this time going the other way, from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere.
What happens at the poles?
During the autumnal equinox, the north pole of the Earth begins to tilt away from the Sun, and the south pole begins to tilt towards the Sun. At the south pole, therefore, the autumn equinox marks the end of darkness as the Sun begins to peep over the horizon.
The opposite is true for the north pole. As the Sun sets around the time of the autumnal equinox, this marks the onset of six months of darkness. However, the north pole will not be in complete darkness for all this time; there is a period of twilight at either end of the six months. Total darkness at the north pole begins around the middle of November and lasts until the end of January.
What is the First Point of Libra?
At the spring equinox, the exact point where the Sun crosses the equator is called the 'First Point of Aries'. It's so-called because when Hipparchus first observed the equinoxes back in 130 BC, this point lay in the constellation Aries. Diametrically opposite this on the celestial sphere is the First Point of Libra. For this reason, the Sun at the September equinox is sometimes referred to as entering the First Point of Libra.
It is, however, a rather archaic and outdated term. Thanks to the effects of precession over the subsequent millennia, the First Point of Aries now lies in the neighbouring constellation Pisces, and the First Point of Libra now lies in the constellation Virgo.
What’s the difference between a solstice and an equinox?
The difference between the equinoxes and solstices comes down to length. At the two equinoxes, the days and nights are of almost equal length, whereas the solstices mark the shortest (winter solstice) and longest (summer solstice) days of the year.
At the two equinoxes, the Sun is directly above Earth’s equator. During the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere is at its maximum tilt towards the Sun, so the Sun appears at its highest, giving us the longest day of the year. During the winter solstice, the northern hemisphere reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun, so the Sun appears at its lowest in the sky, and we get the shortest day of the year.
Why do the dates of the autumn equinox change?
The autumn equinox sometimes falls on different dates because the Earth takes slightly more than 365 days to complete a single orbit around the Sun. If you want to be precise, it takes us 365.25 days to orbit around our star. In the Gregorian calendar, which is still used by most people around the world, we account for this by adding one extra day every four years, to account for the four additional quarters. This is why we have leap years; the extra day essentially moves us backwards by a day.
This means that the September equinox can occur between 21 and 24 September, with around a six-hour difference from the previous year.
Dates and times of the September equinoxes, GMT
2022: 23 September, 2:04am
2023: 23 September, 7:50am
2024: 22 September, 1:43pm
2025: 22 September, 7:19pm
2026: 23 September, 1:05am
2027: 23 September, 7:01am
2028: 22 September, 12:45pm
2029: 22 September, 6:37pm
2030: 23 September, 12:27am
How does the equinox affect the aurorae?
One of the best times to see the Northern Lights is around the equinox. Although there is still much that remains unknown, the aurorae and major geomagnetic storms tend to occur more frequently around the equinoxes.
Like a magnet, both the Earth and the Sun have north and south poles. And like magnets, both have magnetic fields.
The north-south component of the Sun's magnetic field (called the Bz Component) fluctuates throughout the year, in a similar way that the tilt of Earth's axis wobbles, and these fluctuations are greatest during the equinoxes.
It is thought that during the equinoxes, the north-south component of the Sun is more-or-less opposite that of Earth's own magnetic field. This allows the solar wind to flow more easily toward Earth's magnetic poles, giving us the dancing lights we know as aurorae.
Other planets can also experience aurorae; you may have seen the recent image from the James Webb Space Telescope of aurorae on Jupiter.
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The 21st Annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest is coming back to the Tennessee Valley!
The two-day festival will be held on Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th.
The festival will offer various vendors, German-style beer, and local food.
Participants have the opportunity to purchase a 20-ounce commemorative stein.
The weekend features German accents such as a live oompah music, cultural food offerings and an expanded selection of beer, food and fun.
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With Category 4 Hurricane Fiona poised to sideswipe Bermuda later this week, people in the storm's deadly wake still faced days without basic utilities Wednesday -- including much of Puerto Rico, where most were left without power and running water.
Only about 380,000 of Puerto Rico's 1.5 million utility customers had power by Wednesday morning, the government said. And about half of the island's customers still were without running water, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell said.
Water is the top concern for residents like Carlos Vega, whose town of Cayey in the mountains of east-central Puerto Rico faced not only utility outages but also partially collapsed roads -- an effect of the major flooding and more than 2 feet of rain that parts of Puerto Rico experienced.
"(Being without) power ... we can face that and we can deal with that. The biggest concern is with our water. Can't live without water," Vega told CNN on Tuesday.
Fiona killed at least five people in the Caribbean as it tore through the region last weekend and into this week, including one in Guadeloupe, two in Puerto Rico, and two in the Dominican Republic.
Fiona also whipped parts of the Turks and Caicos islands on Tuesday with sustained winds of almost 125 mph, officials said. That left many areas without power, including on Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay, North Caicos and Middle Caicos, Deputy Gov. Anya Williams said.
No deaths or serious injuries had been reported in Turks and Caicos as of Tuesday evening, Williams said.
Fiona's flooding especially left critical infrastructure damage in Puerto Rico and then the Dominican Republic, which the storm crossed Monday. Nearly 2 million utility customers in the Dominican Republic were without water service as of Tuesday, according to Maj. Gen. Juan Méndez García, director of the country's emergency operations center.
The power outages come as Puerto Rico faces stifling heat. Heat indices -- what the air feels like when combining temperature and humidity -- of 105 to 109 degrees are expected Wednesday in north-central, northwestern and western portions of the island, the National Weather Service said.
The landfall in Puerto Rico on Sunday came nearly five years after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, leaving thousands dead and cutting power to and water service to more than 1 million people for what would become months.
Storm presses north and could threaten Bermuda and Atlantic Canada
Fiona, after its center passed the Turks and Caicos as a Category 3 storm, strengthened to Category 4 -- sustained winds of at least 130 mph -- early Wednesday over the Atlantic.
Around 8 a.m. Wednesday, it was centered about 700 miles southwest of Bermuda, heading north with sustained winds of 130 mph, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.
Fiona is expected to approach Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, still as a Category 4 storm, the hurricane center said.
Fiona's powerful center is currently expected to pass west of Bermuda, sparing the British island territory its worst winds, forecasters said. But sustained winds of at least tropical-storm force -- 39 to 73 mph -- are expected to reach Bermuda by late Thursday or early Friday, the center said.
The US State Department issued a travel advisory Tuesday urging US citizens to reconsider travel to Bermuda due to the storm's potential impact. The department also authorized family members of US government personnel to leave the island in anticipation of the storm.
Though the storm isn't expected to track near the US East Coast, it could generate onshore waves of 8-10 feet there over the weekend, CNN meteorologist Chad Myers said Wednesday.
"It's not a good weekend to go to the shore and get in the water -- it's time to stay out of the water," Myers said of the East Coast.
Fiona is expected to affect portions of Atlantic Canada as a powerful hurricane-force cyclone late Friday and Saturday. High winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall could produce significant impacts there.
The storm has strengthened over the past few days -- it made landfall in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as a Category 1 hurricane before battering both with outer bands as it moved over water and toward the Turks and Caicos as a storm in Categories 2 and 3.
Fiona leaves millions without power and running water
Many in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are still grappling with the Fiona's aftermath and will likely face a prolonged relief and recovery process.
Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi expects "a large portion of the population" will have power restored by late Wednesday, with the exception of the island's southern region, which has suffered the most severe damage, he said Tuesday.
In the Dominican Republic, more than 600 homes have been destroyed and 12 communities cut off from aid due to the storm, said García, the nation's emergency operations center director. At least 23 roads and 18 bridges suffered damage, he said.
The storm is a catastrophic blow to Puerto Rico, which was still recovering in some areas from when Hurricane Maria ripped through the island in 2017, inflicting widespread infrastructure damage and destroying homes.
The damage caused by Fiona is "devastating" and "catastrophic" in the island's center, south and southeast regions, Pierluisi said. But the full scope of the damage has yet to emerge, the governor said, adding that he and officials have been surveying the island to get a fuller picture.
Across Puerto Rico, more than 1,200 people were housed in dozens of shelters on Tuesday, according to the governor.
Emergency crews are struggling against mudslides and flood conditions, which are blocking access to parts of the power grid as well as highly impacted and remote areas which need supplies, a CNN crew there reported.
About 200 families were stranded in the Barros sector of the island because a bridge had been destroyed, according to the governor.
Criswell, the FEMA administrator, went to Puerto Rico on Tuesday to assess the damage and determine what additional federal assistance is needed, according to a news release.
"We're sending hundreds of additional personnel in the next few days to place staff in each of the affected communities to supplement our already vast footprint," Criswell said in a statement.
Signs of immediate recovery are emerging, however, as public service workers are expected to return to work Wednesday, if they can do so safely, Pierluisi said. Public ground transportation is also expected to resume in some urban areas Wednesday, officials said.
Schools are also being inspected to determine when students may return safely, a process the governor said will likely be "gradual."
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If you’ve watched a Kansas volleyball game, you know the redshirt freshman outside hitter Ayah Elnady. She broke the school record for most service aces in a four set game, named MVP of the Black Knights Invitational, and is currently sixth in the Big 12 Conference for service aces and eighth in the Big 12 for points.
The Cairo native was seven years old when she started playing sports. She played tennis, swimming and a little bit of soccer, but basketball and volleyball were her favorites.
In order to be fully committed to one club, Elnady had to choose a sport she loved more.
“I liked them both so much,” Elnady said. “I didn’t know what to choose, so I was like ‘mom, I don't know what to choose’. She thought that volleyball was more for me and saw me more in volleyball.”
Throughout her career, Elnady has been a member of the Egyptian national team multiple times. After winning the national championship, Elnady was picked to compete at the 2019 U18 World Championship.
“I got recruited after the World Championship,” Elnady said. “I made a highlight video and then I started emailing a lot of coaches with the link and who I am. I got some responses from school and KU offered me an official visit in January, so I came here for two days. It was a long flight, but it was worth it. I came here and it was just awesome. The coaching staff and the facilities. I just knew I wanted to come here.”
Head coach Ray Bechard offered her a spot on the team while on her official visit.
“Ayah had a competitive spirit and exhibited many characteristics both mentally and physically that led us to believe she would be successful,” Bechard said.
Elnady has been on the team for two years; however, this is her first full season to play volleyball. In 2020, Elnady gained an extra year of eligibility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Elnady was sidelined due to two herniated discs in her back that changed her life.
She first felt a sharp pain in her back during the summer of the 2021 U20 World Championships in Egypt. After returning to Kansas, she started doing two workouts a day with the team.
“It got even worse,” said Elnady. “I couldn’t stand up straight. It was hurting me when I was lying down and sitting. It was just hurting me all the time.It was really bad.”
Elnady had surgery on her back and the recovery time was three to four months. After surgery, her dad came to help her out with recovery for two weeks and her pain was gone. She began walking for 5-10 minutes a day after two weeks, then biking a month later.
After three and four months, in November and December, she didn’t do a lot. She started to come back in mid-January. The Cairo-native did not start playing six-on-six until the spring. She didn’t know how the surgery and being out would affect her mental fortitude and volleyball skills.
“It was hard,” Elnady said. “When I started doing things, I started noticing some deficits in my right leg still, so I had to work on that. Having the balance between my right and left leg. I was struggling and worried about my vertical jump because I wanted to get it back really bad. In the spring, mentally not feeling great because I wasn’t anywhere close to where I wanted to be. In the summer, we had a really tough workout and open gyms which helped me a lot get back to where I want to be.”
Bechard watched her recover and return back to play, and it’s been a joy for Bechard to see where she is today.
“She has had some solid matches at the net and also created scoring opportunities from the service line that has helped our team get off to a good start,” said Bechard.
After taking the game apart detail by detail and having done the work to be able to play, she is just taking it all in.
“It has been awesome,” Elnady said. “We are a really good team. We have really good people. It has been awesome to be a part of a team, to play and to be able to contribute more. I just love playing volleyball. Just being able to play volleyball has been awesome. I am just having so much fun."
Not only is Elnady a volleyball player, but also a sister, friend, daughter and a finance major. Her favorite thing to do outside of volleyball is invest.
“I’m a huge fan of investing,” Elnady said. “I love the stock market. I love it. Outside of volleyball, that is my number one.”
Elnady likes all types of music and the movie that has stuck with her is the “Maze Runner”.
Catch Elnady and the rest of Kansas volleyball against No. 1 Texas on Sept. 21 at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence, Kansas. First serve is scheduled for 8 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN 2.
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The US yields have moved off their lows and in the process has seen the 2 year yield move above the 4% level for the first time since the week of October 1, 2007. The high yield reached 4.01%.
The benchmark 10 year yield is also erasing earlier declines. It is at 3.565%, up from a low of 3.518% earlier today. The high yield this week reached 3.604%. The yield had not been that high since the week of February 14, 2011.
The USD has moved higher with the rise back higher in yields.
- EURUSD moved to a new low and tested the 2022 low from September 6 at 0.98634. The low reached 0.98659.
- USDJPY moved back to the high for the day at 144.20
- USDCAD moved to a new 2022 high at 134.084 and moves further away from the 50% of the range since the pandemic high at 1.3336
- AUDUSD moved to retest the earlier low for the day/year/going back to May 2020 at 0.66538.
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Americans aren’t doubting its importance, but they’re asking harder questions about whether it’s worth the time and money.
This week’s episode explores what’s driving the trend and whether an overdependence on economic outcomes can lead to unintended consequences.
As recently as a decade ago, the concept of “value” rarely found its way into discussions about federal and state policymaking about higher education. Now it’s unusual to hear a meaningful conversation that doesn’t raise the issue.
This week’s episode of The Key, the second in a three-part series on the value of higher education, examines how politicians and policy makers are responding to growing public doubt about the value of colleges and credentials by defining and trying to measure whether individual institutions and academic programs are benefiting consumers.
Guests include Clare McCann, who until last month was a key member of the Biden administration’s higher education policy team, and is now higher education fellow at Arnold Ventures; Will Doyle, a professor of higher education at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, who studies the government’s role in higher education; and Ernest Ezeugo, a federal policy strategy officer at Lumina Foundation who previously worked at Young Invincibles and the State Higher Education Executive Officers association.
They discuss how the concept of value is factoring into state and federal policy, what’s driving that trend, and whether an overdependence on economic outcomes can lead to unintended consequences.
Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Editor Doug Lederman
This episode was made possible by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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This September select Cinemark theaters will celebrate "Septrektember" with screening of classic Star Trek films.
On September, 19, the theater will be showing Star Trek: First Contact from 1996.
On September, 25, and 28, Star Trek from 2009 will be screened.
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A car versus semi collision on State Route 221, about 4 miles north of Paterson spilled a trailer full of onion across the roadway early Tuesday morning.
According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP) a passenger car was driving southbound when it crossed the center line and collided with a semi truck travelling north.
The semi truck was hauling a full load of onions and overturned, spilling them and blocking the road.
Both drivers were transported to the hospital.
WSP says the road has been cleared and is reopen to traffic.
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When a stroke put 81-year-old Ron Graham in the hospital intensive care ward on Easter Sunday, a nurse on duty was met with an unusual request: “Where can I walk? I don’t go to bed without walking at least 5,000 steps.”
Fortunately, the most serious effects of the stroke passed quickly and have since almost disappeared. Meanwhile, Ron keeps on walking. His trusty iPhone indicates he is averaging over 10,000 steps a day this year. That average was helped by a 24-mile hike three weeks ago. Why? His reasoning was simple, “I just wanted to see how far I could walk in a day.”
Ron’s passion for walking started when he moved to Crookston in 1988 to become Executive Director of North Country Food Bank. He bought a house 1/4-mile from work, so he decided he would just walk the short distance. But, being a tireless remodeler, a few years later he moved to his next project/home which was 1/2-mile from work and decided to keep on walking. A third move took him a mile from work. Since he walked home and back for lunch, he noticed how good he felt walking that 4 miles a day. Through this process he became an avid walker.
North Country Food Bank serves 21 counties, including Otter Tail, so when Ron retired in 2006 he was familiar with our lakes, trails, A Center for the Arts, M-State, etc. and moved here. While he mostly walks alone, he has acquired a couple of friends who enjoy walking with him.
He says it isn’t just keeping in shape (He long ago returned to his high school weight), but it’s the mental health aspect that has convinced him he is onto something life-changing. He told me he could name several people who are enjoying life more because they were inspired to walk. One lives several states away and Ron has infrequent business calls with her. Over the past six months, she has gone from driving to her mailbox to walking several miles a day.
Some of his favorite hiking spots are: The North Country trail in Fergus (including Prairie Wetlands), Broken Down Dam Park, Glendalough State Park, Lake Carlos State Park, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Maplewood State Park, Itasca State Park and the Superior Hiking Trail on the North Shore.
I think of Ron as a friend, but I must admit he makes me feel like garbage! Here I am, living the life of ease in my Lay-Z-Boy recliner and this guy reminds me I can still walk and could be feeling a lot better and energetic if I would just do more of it. Not the influence I wanted, but probably exactly what I need.
Note: When I interview people for my column, I email them a series of questions and ask them to respond in writing. But with Ron it was different. I told him I wanted to do my column on him and emphasize the fact that he is dedicated to walking. He’s an excellent writer and responded with a complete draft of his profile. He wrote it as if I had written it. What a guy! He made my work easy, for sure. Thanks, Ron. I’m happy to know you and reading what you have written might get my rear end out of my Lay-Z-Boy and start a serious routine of walking.
Ron and his wife Barbara have been married for 48 years. They have 3 sons and 7 grandchildren.
Ozzie Tollefson is the author of “Mr. Teacher” and lives near Phelps Mill.
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Election season has been upon us for a number of months now. With the primary election fully wrapped up and the general election edging nearer each day, talks of candidate preferences, neighborhood canvasing and all things political are continuing to rev up, as they will until Nov. 8 has come and gone.
I have been approached a number of times now regarding the placement of political signs in my yard or from those in hopes that I will engage in conversations regarding my personal opinions on local politics with them. There was some disappointment when I declined the signs and failed to disclose my opinions; but I truly meant no offense.
Honestly, politics aren’t my game. That is probably a good thing considering my role and the requirements that come along with it. I enjoy being Switzerland (neutral) when it comes to all things political. While I remain neutral, it doesn’t mean that I’m unaware or uneducated, though!
Politicians are notoriously known for being dishonest and/or manipulative; but I often wonder if the dishonesty and manipulation lies with the candidate or with their supporters. I also am curious if a candidate’s good intentions, stances and statements made while on the campaign trail are changed or distorted after the reality of the topic at hand is presented and understood more thoroughly once an office is secured.
What matters to me is character displayed during the campaign trail. I expect that they won’t be able to maintain every single promise or statement that they make because, truly, one can have the best of intentions that don’t necessarily come to fruition for a number of reasons — they don’t hold the power to make unilateral decisions being at the top of that list.
Character though — character matters! Is a candidate contradicting themselves without explanation on the campaign trail? Are they telling me what they think I want to hear while telling my neighbor something completely different? Are their supporters joining the cause and campaigning while spreading falsities? Are they being passive aggressive, outrightly aggressive, rude, sneaky?
In the past, I have been treated pretty poorly by political candidates. I have been berated over a situation that I had no knowledge of without the opportunity to get a word in, so I still don’t understand exactly what was going on. I have been told between elections, by a political candidate, that they were vehemently opposed to something that they turned around and swore they were in favor of when the next election season rolled around ... Um, what? You’re kidding, right? (They weren’t.) Lying, manipulation, disrespect — character clues.
The character of supporters matters as well. While everyone is their own individual, supporters who are acting and behaving adversely while under the banner of a specific political candidate shed negative light on their candidate. If a canvasing supporter knocks someone’s door and is rude, pushy, etc., that negative experience affects the candidate, as well.
We have seen and will continue to see some tight competition this election season. I have already personally experienced disrespect, rudeness and pushiness. I have already heard local candidates contradict themselves through lying and manipulation tactics — making statements and then contradicting those same statements on another platform.
I have seen staunch supporters of specific candidates behave in a manner that they should elicit embarrassment and regret. I have even seen supporters use personal ignorance as an excuse to spread misinformation and attack one candidate in support of another ...
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May you pay attention to the little lads among you. “…for such is the kingdom of God” (Matt:19:14).
With a wave and a smile the little lad acknowledged the gentleman standing in the pew directly behind him. With tilted heads – one upward and the other down – their eyes met. Intentional it was on the part of the lad as the eyes behind the saucer-like layers of glass glared back.
Twasn’t the first time the pastoral-like lad had acted on his calling embedded deep within. No – it was not.
Just a couple years back, a young mama with a crying babe in arms was struggling. She was accustomed to the cries as most mamas are – but this particular day – they were a bit louder and longer. Mid-winter it was, a time when most needed an extra layer of bundling. Thus, the mama placed babe upon the floor to ready for the cold winds blowing just beyond the doors.
Just then, out of the corner of my eye I did spy the little lad. With toy doll in tow from the nursery one floor below, the little boy placed it gently beside the crying babe upon the floor. He’d heard the cries long before anyone else and off he had gone – commissioned on a mission to bring comfort to the babe.
Not a head turned, not even that of the babe who still was not still. But, you see, the point wasn’t to console. The point was to obey. The young lad was obedient to something not even he had words for – much less an understanding of why he did what he did.
Then, there was the time the little lad did something most amazing. Yes, even more amazing it was than what has already been told.
Now that I think of it, twas about three years ago. I suppose three years doesn’t seem so long ago unless it’s half the life span one has lived. The lad was three at the time and not much more if a day or two.
His call came after the service – after the pews had emptied and after most had left the sanctuary. In the back stood a handful of people and amongst them was an elderly gentleman who sat weeping wheelchair bound. Distraught he was over circumstances – with no way forward as far as he could see. Tears brimmed to spilling over and those tending to him were all ears. Comforting words did not appear to take hold, and on he went about each burdening detail.
Suddenly, from around the corner came the little lad running top speed. Directly in front of the wheel chair he landed, grabbed the elderly man’s hand, and peered deep into his eyes. As the man peered back, I heard it. I heard the gasp as the tears subsided. When the little lad pulled away so, too, did the elderly man pull himself together—rolling right on out of church with nary a word.
The lad trotted off to finish play because you know – that is what little lads must do until they grow up. They must play.
Jeremiah 1:5-7 spoke long ago. “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations. Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.’ But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, I am only a youth for all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak.’” It is so because He said so. Amen.
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Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Thursday slammed the “sickening” attacks Republican lawmakers have directed toward the FBI agents involved with the search on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, arguing that the remarks are putting personnel at risk.
“I have been ashamed to hear members of my party attacking the integrity of the FBI agents involved with the recent Mar-a-Lago search,” Cheney wrote on Twitter. “These are sickening comments that put the lives of patriotic public servants at risk.”
Cheney’s statement came days after the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump’s Florida Mar-a-Lago property — a move that, according to multiple outlets, was part of an ongoing probe into the potential mishandling of documents.
Reports have indicated that Trump may have brought classified documents to Mar-a-Lago when he departed the White House.
A number of Republican lawmakers criticized the FBI following news of the search, painting the FBI as politicized and likening it to an authority that would operate in a third-world country.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday, in his first public remarks since the search, addressed those comments.
“Let me address recent unfounded attacks on the professionalism of the FBI and Justice Department agents and prosecutors. I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked,” Garland said in remarks from the Justice Department headquarters.
“The men and women of the FBI and the Justice Department are dedicated, patriotic public servants. Every day they protect the American people from violent crime, terrorism, and other threats to their safety while safeguarding our civil rights. They do so at great personal sacrifice and risk to themselves. I am honored to work alongside them,” he added.
Garland’s comments came in a statement he delivered to announce that the Justice Department had moved to unseal the search warrant for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, as well as its property receipt.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Thursday also pushed back on attacks from his GOP colleagues and called on his fellow Republicans to speak up if they feel the same way.
“Listening to Republicans attack law enforcement is wrong, dangerous, and shameful,” Kinzinger wrote on Twitter.
“They will pick their cult leader over anything, but this is especially wrong. Every Republican official who doesn’t agree with those attacks MUST speak out if there are any patriots left,” he added.
Cheney has frequently criticized her Republican colleagues and Trump, especially through her role as vice chairwoman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
In a closing campaign ad for her upcoming reelection primary race, Cheney took another jab at the former president.
“America cannot remain free if we abandon the truth. The lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen is insidious,” she said. “It preys on those who love their country. It is a door Donald Trump opened to manipulate Americans to abandon their principles, to sacrifice their freedom, to justify violence, to ignore the rulings of our courts and the rule of law.”
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Former President Trump announced he’d invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a deposition by the New York Attorney General on Wednesday, joining a number of prominent Republicans in his orbit who have elected to remain silent during recent calls to testify.
The former president had been subpoenaed as part of N.Y. AG Letitia James’s (D) probe into his business and financial dealings.
Despite multiple efforts to resist the probe and subpoena, Trump reportedly arrived at the office Wednesday morning. There, he declined to answer questions, asserting his Fifth Amendment rights almost 450 times, according to NBC.
The Fifth Amendment gives Americans certain rights in legal proceedings, including the protection that no one can be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.”
Though the amendment makes specific reference to criminal proceedings, the protection has been interpreted to apply to witnesses broadly.
“I once asked, ‘If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?’ Now I know the answer to that question,” Trump wrote in a statement on his 45office.com website Wednesday.
“When your family, your company, and all the people in your orbit have become the targets of an unfounded, politically motivated Witch Hunt supported by lawyers, prosecutors, and the Fake News Media, you have no choice.”
The civil investigation is examining whether the former president misled investors, insurers and tax authorities about the value of the Trump Organization, inflating the value to attract investments and subsequently deflating them to get tax breaks and loan benefits.
But Trump is also being looked at by the House select committee examining the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks on the U.S. Capitol, as well as by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has focused its probe on Trump after facing pressure from Jan. 6 committee lawmakers to criminally investigate the former president.
Several witnesses have been called to appear before the House committee and elsewhere about the Jan. 6 riots and efforts by the Trump camp to challenge and overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election — a number have now pleaded the Fifth to avoid responding to the inquiries.
Eric Trump
The former president’s son, Eric Trump, was questioned as part of the N.Y. AG’s probe back in 2020 after attempts to delay the deposition failed.
Eric Trump pleaded the Fifth to over 500 questions related to his role as the Trump Organization’s executive vice president, according to The New York Times.
He and his father have long accused James of a political vendetta against the former president and dismissed the investigation as politically motivated.
Two of Trump’s other children, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., were subpoenaed in the N.Y. AG investigation earlier this year. Their questioning was initially scheduled for mid-July, but James agreed to postpone when the former president’s first wife, Ivana Trump, died the day prior.
Ivanka and Donald Trump, Jr., sat for depositions earlier this month.
Roger Stone
Political consultant Roger Stone was one of several Trump allies subpoenaed to testify before the House Jan. 6 committee and invoke the Fifth to avoid responding to questioning.
Stone was sentenced to prison as part of an investigation by former special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He was pardoned by the former president days before his sentence would begin.
Stone was called before the committee on account of his connections to Trump and his involvement in the Jan. 6 riots, during which he reportedly used far-right militia members as his own security detail.
Before the Jan. 6 committee, Stone invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to every question in a 90-minute deposition, CNN reported.
Michael Flynn
The Jan. 6 committee also subpoenaed former national security adviser Michael Flynn, seeking information on a December 2020 meeting where a number of people in the Oval Office allegedly discussed the 2020 presidential election and baseless fraud claims.
Flynn attempted to sue the committee, but ultimately appeared and took the Fifth during questioning. He declined to even answer whether he believed in a peaceful transition of power, according to CNN.
After he testified, Flynn’s lawyers released a statement accusing the committee of implying “that General Flynn’s decision to decline to answer their questions constituted an admission of guilt” and calling the inquiry “political theater designed to set up a false narrative based on the Committee’s wrong view of the 5th Amendment.”
John Eastman
Conservative attorney John Eastman, who counseled Trump and then-Vice President Mike Pence on overturning the 2020 presidential results, reportedly invoked the Fifth dozens of times during an appearance before the Jan. 6 committee.
Eastman helped devise the plan to push Pence to block the certification of the presidential election by Congress on Jan. 6, 2021.
He also appeared with Trump at the Jan. 6 rally at the Ellipse, from which rioters marched to the Capitol.
Eastman later sought a pardon from then-President Trump.
The DOJ announced in late July that it had obtained Eastman’s phone records.
Jeffrey Clark
Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark was the first witness to plead the Fifth before the Jan. 6 committee.
The committee initially voted to refer Clark for prosecution by the DOJ for contempt of Congress after he resisted the subpoena.
The committee then met again with Clark, after his lawyer announced he’d assert his right against self-incrimination.
Clark reportedly attempted to send a letter telling Georgia officials of nonexistent Justice Department concerns about the 2020 presidential election results in the state, according to the New York Times.
In July, Clark was charged with ethics violations by the District of Columbia Bar Office of Disciplinary Counsel for his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Alex Jones
The far-right radio host touted that he’d pleaded the Fifth “almost 100 times” during questioning by the Jan. 6 committee earlier this year.
Jones told NBC News that “it’s a good thing” he didn’t answer any inquiries, expressing caution that his testimony could be used against him.
Jones was allegedly involved in the planning and funding of Jan. 6.
He’d initially sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the Jan. 6 committee over the subpoena, resisting the call to testify and efforts by the committee to obtain his phone records.
Jones’ phone records were reportedly turned over to the committee after his legal team mistakenly sent them to attorneys in a separate defamation case against him.
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(The Hill) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke on Wednesday snapped at a heckler who laughed as he discussed a recent mass shooting.
O’Rourke, who has expressed outrage after a gunman opened fire inside an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school and killed 19 children and two adults, delivered a speech at a town hall in the city of Mineral Wells.
While discussing some details of the tragedy, somebody in the crowd laughed, prompting O’Rourke to swiftly turn around.
“It may be funny to you, motherf—–,” he said, “but it’s not funny to me.”
O’Rourke earned a round of applause from the crowd for the response.
The Democratic candidate, who has pushed for more restrictive gun laws, will face off against GOP Gov. Greg Abbott in November.
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Flights from Russia sell out after Putin decrees "partial mobilization"
Prices for one-way flights have either completely sold out or have skyrocketed in price after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "partial mobilization" of reservists with military experience for the invasion of Ukraine in a televised address on Wednesday.
Why it matters: More than 168 people have been detained in 20 cities for holding protests against the mobilization announcement, according to OVD-Info, a Russia-based human rights organization that monitors political persecution in the country.
- The flights indicate Russian citizens may be attempting to flee the country to avoid being subject to the mobilization order, which may increase fears surrounding closures to the Russian border that broke out at the invasion's start.
By the numbers: Flights from Moscow to Istanbul were sold out for most of this week and the weekend, while tickets were going for "172,188+" rubles (or around $2,805) for Friday on Turkish Airlines' website Wednesday morning.
- As of Wednesday morning, tickets offered on Aviasales — Russia's most popular air travel booking site — to the capitals of Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan could not be bought for earlier than Friday, said the RBC Group, a Moscow-based media group.
- Fights on Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, from Moscow to Dubai were unavailable until Sept. 28 and going for 110,565 Rubles (around $1,800).
- Aeroflot and S7, another Russian airliner, said they were not limiting ticket sales in response to the partial mobilization, according to an analytics resource on the Russian air transportation industry.
The big picture: Around 300,000 reservists in total will be drafted for the war in Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said after Putin's address.
- Shoigu also disclosed that nearly 6,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine since the start of the invasion, though U.S. officials have estimated that around 15,000 Russian troops have been killed.
- Putin announced the partial mobilization after the Russian military suffered major territorial reversals in south and northeast Ukraine from counteroffensives.
Go deeper: Biden rebukes Russia's "outrageous" invasion of Ukraine in UN speech
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1 hour ago - Business
Car-sharing service, formerly known as Car2Go, returns to Denver
A fleet of roughly 200 Jeeps, Chevrolets and other big-name auto models are rolling out in Denver as short- and long-term rental vehicles.
What's happening: Car-sharing service Free2move — which acquired its peer known as Car2Go after it left Denver in October 2019 — is targeting local drivers shifting away from vehicle ownership in favor of pay-per-use car plans.
- Free2move car-sharing is also available in Columbus, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; Madrid; Paris; and Washington, D.C.
How it works: Drivers pay 49 cents per minute up to a 14-day rental price of $649.99.
- A separate "on demand" service offers unlimited vehicle use for $699 a month.
- Cars can be picked up and dropped off at most legal parking spaces in the service area and driven anywhere.
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Molly Russell inquest: Teenager had accessed material from ‘ghetto of the online world’, inquest told
Schoolgirl Molly Russell had accessed material from the “ghetto of the online world”, her father has told an inquest.
Ian Russell said his daughter received emails from social media giant Pinterest “promoting depressing content”, including “18 depression pins you might like” and “new ideas for you in depression”.
He said the material his daughter had been exposed to on the internet was “hideous”, adding he was “definitely shocked how … readily available” it was on a public platform for people over the age of 13.
At North London Coroner’s Court yesterday, Mr Russell questioned how his 14-year-old daughter knew “how to get into this state” before her death, adding: “Whatever steps have been taken [by social media companies], it’s clearly not enough.”
Molly, from Harrow, north-west London, is known to have viewed material linked to anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide on social media before ending her life in November 2017, prompting her family to campaign for better internet safety.
Giving evidence from the witness box, Mr Russell was taken through his witness statement, which read: “I also looked briefly at Molly’s YouTube account and saw a … pattern – many normal teenage ‘likes’ and ’follows’, but a similar high number of disturbing posts concerning anxiety, depression, self harm and suicide.
“On the family computer I saw that Molly continued to receive emails after her death from another social media platform, Pinterest.
“I was shocked to see the subject lines of the emails clearly promoting depressing content.”
He added: “It is just the bleakest of worlds. It is not a world I recognise.
“It is a ghetto of the online world.”
Mr Russell said the “algorithms” then recommended similar content.
He was taken through a series of social media posts liked by Molly on Instagram prior to her death, which Oliver Sanders KC described as a “litany of self hate”.
Mr Sanders later said the posts saved by Molly on Pinterest were “romanticising self harm”, which were something for people to “keep to themselves”.
Mr Russell responded: “Absolutely. Even though I have seen these before, seeing them again still affects me now. And this is just the 5th of September. This is just a fraction of what Molly was seeing on a daily basis.”
Coroner Andrew Walker then asked Mr Russell if it was fair to describe it as “a world of despair”.
Mr Russell responded: “Absolutely.”
Mr Russell said he looked again on Instagram in August this year after changes had been made by Meta, but still found “horrific content”.
The inquest heard that among the “hundreds of usual connections a teenager would have”, there were more than 40 accounts that she followed and ten accounts that followed Molly that “were connected, in some way, to anxiety, depression, self harm or suicide”.
Mr Russell told the inquest he and Molly’s mother Janet were “definitely shocked how hideous, graphic, harmful it was and concerning that it was readily available on a public platform for people who are 13 and above”.
According to Instagram’s guidelines, the website requires someone to be at least 13 to create an account in some jurisdictions.
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Alton Towers announces popular Nemesis rollercoaster is closing - why, when does it close and will it re-open?
The legendary attraction was Europe’s first-ever inverted rollercoaster.
Alton Towers Resort has announced that fan-favourite rollercoaster Nemesis is set to close its doors to riders very soon.
Park-goers were alerted to the news after posters announcing the closure of Nemesis started to appear across the Resort and its social media.
Nemesis, which cost £10 million to construct, first opened to thrillseekers in 1994 when it became Europe’s first-ever inverted rollercoaster.
The attraction has since become very popular, attracting riders from across the globe with its corkscrews and loops at a staggering 50mph.
Here is everything you need to know about the closure of Nemesis at Alton Towers; such as when it will close and whether it will return.
Why is Alton Towers closing Nemesis?
The theme park has decided to close Nemesis, bringing a halt to the thrilling rollercoaster in its current form.
Alton Towers has made this decision to allow enough time to make significant alterations to the ride.
Details surrounding the revamp of Nemesis are being kept under wraps, with further information expected to be released closer to its return.
Kate McBirnie, Head of Product Excellence at Alton Towers Resort, said:
“The legendary rollercoaster is loved by thrillseekers across the UK and beyond, and we want to give fans of the ride the opportunity to experience Nemesis in its current form before it closes on 6 November.”
What date does Nemesis close?
Riders will only have a matter of weeks to book their last rides of Nemesis at Alton Towers - as the closure date is looming.
It is scheduled to close from Sunday, 6 November 2022.
To make sure you hop on Nemesis in its current state and before its closure, purchase tickets via the official Alton Towers website.
When will Nemesis re-open at Alton Towers?
Fear not, Nemesis will be making a triumphant return to the grounds of Alton Towers - but there is quite the wait.
It has been confirmed that a bigger-and-better version of the rollercoaster is expected to re-open in 2024.
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How to watch Scotland v Ukraine for free - TV channel, kick-off time, team news
Scotland will face Ukraine on Wednesday night for the first of two UEFA Nations League fixtures between the sides across seven days.
Steve Clarke’s men are entering a Nations League triple header with Ireland sandwiched in between the Hampden Park encounter and the return match in Poland.
Scotland currently sit second in the group, a point behind their opponents following two wins against Armenia and a defeat to Ireland.
Seven points across the next week will confirm Scotland finish top and win promotion to the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A, as well as ensuring a play-off place for Euro 2024 in Germany.
Match details
Who: Scotland v Ukraine
What: UEFA Nations League B Group 1
Where: Hampden Park, Glasgow
When: Wednesday, September 21. Kick-off 7.45pm
Referee: Maurizio Mariani
How to watch
The game is being shown live on Premier Sports 1. The broadcaster has the rights in the UK to Scotland’s Nations League and Euro 2024 qualifiers. In addition, the fixture will also be available for free on ITV4 following a recent sub-licence agreement with Premier Sports.
Last meeting
Ukraine ran out deserved 3-1 winners in a World Cup play-off in June at Hampden Park. The match had been postponed from its original March date to due the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk scored either side of half-time. Callum McGregor got Scotland back into it before Artem Dovbyk sealed the win late on. Ukraine then failed to defeat Wales to reach the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Team news
Jon McLaughlin, Grant Hanley and Jacob Brown became the latest three players unavailable to Steve Clarke when they pulled out of the squad. Rangers goalkeeper Robby McCrorie has been called up. Also missing are Liam Cooper, John Souttar and captain Andy Robertson. The only uncapped outfield player is Hibs centre-back Ryan Porteous.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, who impressed in the last meeting, is a big miss for Ukraine. They will also be without Georgi Bushchan, Eduard Sobol and Mykola Shaparenko.
Anything else?
A minute’s applause will be held in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, the Scottish FA have confirmed following talks with UEFA.
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ROCK SPRINGS – The integrity and intentions of The Starling Company, a local drag theater organization, was called into question by a Sweetwater County citizen during the Rock Springs council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Gregory Stocks said that he wasn’t protesting against the gay community or “putting a damper” on the theatrical production, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. However, he voiced his concerns regarding age limits to “things children shouldn’t be introduced to.”
“I have no interest in shutting the theater down,” said Stocks. “What I want us to do is get some conservative voices to look at the problems in the United States and take a look at what we’re willing to accept in our community.”
Stocks discovered the existence of local gentlemen club, Bareback Saloon, in downtown Rock Springs two weeks ago, which he is not happy about, but mentioned that patrons have to be 21 years of age to enter.
“I know the people in the LGBTQ community are good people, but we have to be concerned with what’s happening in our communities.”
Councilman Rob Zotti said that he believes the parents should decide what their children should be exposed to.
Stocks expressed concerns over gender identities. He said that he believes by taking conservative approaches to certain "movements," it would eliminate negative influences on children.
Stocks associated the LGBTQ community with crime against children, including pedophilia.
Councilman Tim Robinson challenged the resident's statement by advising him to do some research and "see that there is no direct connection between the LGBTQ community and pedophilia."
“By making that association, you are muddying in waters quite a bit," Robinson told Stocks. “There’s a famous country singer coming to the Broadway Theater soon. I can’t stand country music. You know what I’m going to do? I’m going to stay home. If you don’t want to see the drag theater show, you don’t have to.
“I think by associating this group with crime is wrong.”
Robinson’s announcement that he will be in drag for the upcoming performance of Rocky Horror Show in October was followed by loud applause and cheers from over 30 supporters in the audience, mostly members of community performing arts groups such as Actors’ Mission, The Horizon Theater and Starling’s cast.
Mayor Tim Kaumo echoed what Stocks had said regarding the theater being owned and operated by the city of Rock Springs.
“It is also a public building that welcomes everyone,” said Kaumo. “We all need to get along and respect each other.”
Before the meeting, Kenny Starling, founder of The Starling Company, said that they’re not angry about the complaint.
“The only thing I feel is sadness for people who will never get to experience the joy we experience – that queer experience,” they said.
Starling explained that queer joy stems from oppression, a time when individuals weren’t able to be themselves.
“Most of it stems from self-love, kindness and love for other individuals who haven’t been able to be themselves,” they shared. "I just feel really sad for this individual who will never get to experience that. I’m sure there are millions of people who won’t get to experience that as well.”
Starling said that he and the cast are still planning to be on the stage, living their best lives and barely wearing anything at all and being themselves.
“It’s about celebration,” they said.
The South Carolina native pointed out that they’re not in Sweetwater County to harm anyone.
On the audition announcement for the upcoming performance, it stated that anyone under the age of 18, wishing to be involved, needed a parent or guardian’s permission.
Starling even invited parents to the auditions and they’re welcome to attend the rehearsals as well.
“I would never put a child in a comprising situation,” they said.
The advertisement poster indicates that the performance is Rated R. Anyone under 17 will need adult supervision in order to watch it.
Rock Springs resident Carrie Garcia is the mother of one of the teenage actors in the production.
“I believe my son is able to decide what he wants to take part in,” said Garcia. “Having a variety of shows and cultures is a good thing in our small community.
“People can go watch and support our local theaters or stay away, if it’s not their cup of tea. I, 100%, support Kenny and all the actors in the show.”
Residents, of all ages, from local performing arts groups and community boards, filled city chambers. Several individuals testified how theater has impacted their lives and what it is like to live in the world today.
Starling said, “I love this community and it’s an honor for me to live here.
“There will always be individuals who are ignorant. That’s just because they haven’t gotten to know others who are different and that’s not necessarily their fault.
“My existence is not political. It’s a humanity issue. Complaints such as this is based on ignorance, fear and just a matter of not knowing. It’s OK to not know so I’m inviting people to come and learn.”
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Fort Smith expects American Rescue Plan funds for homeless
More than $1.5 million expected
The American Rescue Plan is expected to provide the City of Fort Smith with $1,501,450 in funds meant to help the homeless.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted unanimously to accept the funds Tuesday in a regular meeting.
The Fort Smith portion is part of the Home Investment Partnership Program that is providing $5 billion in funds to help the homelessness problem nationwide, according to a memo from Candyce Gabucci, Fort Smith's director of community development.
The one-time installment for Fort Smith of $1.5 million is expected in addition to $1.3 million in annual funds the city will receive. The funds can be used for tenant-based rental assistance development and support of affordable housing, supportive services and non-congregate shelter units.
More:Fort Smith BOD approves Next Step Homeless Services’ plan to relocate out of downtown
Board director Neal Martin said homelessness has been reportedly up in Fort Smith.
"We're seeing a 15% plus increase in homelessness. My only request would be, you know we're seeing that homeless population grow, I want to make sure where this money gets allocated, it is working to solve the problem. Not to say that is not happening," Martin said.
He said he would like to see people out of homelessness and into more stability, more transitional housing, and making sure people are making that transition out of homelessness. The board voted 7-0 to approve the funds.
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Police have charged a second teenager in double murder this spring in Woodbridge, and detectives say the crime was an initiation into the Bloods criminal street gang.
The 16-year-old Woodbridge boy was arrested Monday at a home on Pond Run Drive in Lake Ridge and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder, use of a firearm in a felony, possession of a firearm under the age of 18 and shooting into an occupied dwelling, said Prince William Police 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok. A few days after the May 15 shooting in the Woodbridge Station Apartments, detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on the same charges.
The two victims' bodies were discovered after a resident at the complex in the 13600 block of Mary’s Way found a bullet hole in his ceiling. A bullet fragment was also found on the resident’s floor.
After getting no answer at the apartment where the bullet appeared to come from, officers requested maintenance to open the door. Inside, they found two men dead from gunshot wounds.
The victims were identified as Malik Xavier Lamar Davis, 23, of Woodbridge and Christian Jamar Roberts, also 23, of Dumfries, Perok said.
Police say the 15-year-old suspect and the victims knew each other and had gathered at the apartment earlier in the day on May 15. During the encounter, "shots were fired and both victims were struck," Prince William County Police Master Officer Renee Carr said.
During the investigation, detectives learned the second suspect was also present "and took an active role which led to the deaths of the two victims," Perok said.
Detectives also determined the crime was an initiation into the Bloods street gang, he said.
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Ten passengers and crew survived a plane crash and rapidly spreading fire Tuesday on the main runway at the Tri-Cities Airport.
The small privately-owned jet was carrying surgical technicians and a registered nurse for the Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute when the landing gear failed just after 7 a.m. They were flying in from Chehalis. The Citation line Cessna passenger jet skidded on its belly down the airport’s primary runway, sparking a fire, said Ben Shearer, public information officer for the Pasco Fire Department.
“This is this first time in the 30 years that (the fire station has) been out here that we’ve had this type of incident,” he said.
Firefighters had no warning the plane was having problems, so they weren’t able to position units around the airport like they normally do when they’re alerted to landing gear troubles, Shearer said.
The multi-million-dollar plane came to an abrupt stop on the runway and the pilot and surgical team were able to escape ahead of the swiftly moving fire that erupted. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, but once a plane catches fire it burns fast, Shearer said.
Crash investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were called in to investigate what happened. A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report on what occurred usually takes about two to three weeks, board spokesman Peter Knudson told the Herald. The board’s investigation is trying to determine whether a systemic failure caused the crash, so it can be addressed.
SURGICAL TEAM
The jet is one of three operated by the Pacific Cataract Laser Institute, said Kris Gamboa, the site manager for the Kennewick location. It was carrying staff from the company’s headquarters in Chehalis to the Tri-Cities.
“No bruises. No bumps. Just a lot of nerves,” Gamboa said. “I think everybody was safe by the grace of God. It was a good day. We’re thankful that everybody was safe.” They had planned to drop off staff to work at the company’s Kennewick location before picking up a doctor and flying to Lewiston.
The company has 17 sites across the Northwest, and share staff among them. They perform surgeries for cataracts, glaucoma, corneal transplants and laser vision corrections. The company canceled 30 planned surgeries in Kennewick and 24 in Lewiston on Tuesday and brought the staff back to Chehalis by van.
AIRPORT FIREFIGHTING
The fire department has two firefighters on duty 24-hours a day at a fire station next to the airport so they are able to arrive quickly, Shearer said. The last time the Tri-Cities Airport saw this level of a crash was 33 years ago when a commercial plane crashed just short of the airport killing everyone onboard.
Pasco firefighters go through regular practice preparing for these kinds of emergencies, Shearer said. That includes practicing with different types of planes. Tuesday’s crash came a day before a Federal Aviation Administration-mandated drill to practice responding to a plane crash. The Pasco airport terminal remained open Tuesday morning and the airfield was back open by 10 a.m. Two commercial flights had minor delays because of the incident.
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Preparations for the demolition of Shreveport‘s Fair Grounds Field are set to get underway in less than two weeks.
Despite years of efforts to save the baseball stadium on the Louisiana State Fair Grounds, the city is moving forward with plans to raze the former home of the Shreveport Swamp Dragons and Shreveport Captains. The facility has become run down, no longer meets building and sanitation codes, and is not handicap-accessible. It is also undersized for the city’s capacity and infested with bats.
The City of Shreveport announced in April that a contract was pending on the demolition of the iconic baseball stadium. Now, the city says those contracts are signed and Denham Springs-based Perault’s Nuisance Wildlife Control will begin the process of removing the bats on August 22.
That work is expected to take about two weeks. Once the bats are removed and relocated, work will begin on demolition. That should happen by Sept. 6, if not sooner. Under the contract, the work of tearing down the stadium must be completed within 90 days, weather permitting.
The contracts for the bat removal and demolition will add up to $472,806, according to the city.
Opened in 1986, Fair Grounds Fields was once considered one of the top ballparks in minor league baseball. It was home to the Shreveport Captains, a minor league professional baseball team in the Texas League, and a “farm team” for the San Francisco Giants for more than two decades.
After the original Captains were sold to a new owner and moved to Laredo, Texas in 2000, other teams tried but it just wasn’t the same. Attendance fell off. The gates were locked in 2011, and Fair Grounds Field fell further into disrepair until it was ultimately condemned.
The city and SPAR, which manages the stadium property, have received calls from citizens asking how they can claim items from the stadium, such as seats. The city says they can reach out to demolition contractor Henderson Construction at 318-861-0512.
No official proposals for the future of the property have been announced, although the city says it has been exploring options for development and working on a number of improvements in the area that are expected to raise property values, including applying for a federal grant to improve the nearby medical corridor.
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3-year-old boy dies from self-inflicted gunshot, police say
Published: Sep. 21, 2022 at 12:57 PM EDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 3-year-old in Ohio died after accidentally shooting himself, police said.
Warrensville Heights police said the boy died Sept. 14 as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot.
The child was identified by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office as Dontez Jones.
According to police, officers responded to an apartment complex and found the child shot.
Dontez died after being taken to MetroHealth in Cleveland.
The shooting remains under investigation. Further details were not provided.
Copyright 2022 WOIO via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Even when at sea, Coast Guard members do all to ensure fitness. Here, crew members of the Cutter STONE exercise while deployed in the South Atlantic. Workouts at sea can be challenging but the team takes advantage of an onboard gym and uses the flight deck as a running track. US Coast Guard Art Program 2022 Collection, Ob ID# 202235, "Exercise on deck," Leendert van der Pool, oil, 18 x 24
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – “Septrektember” is making its way to Cinemark to celebrate the iconic out-of-this-world franchise, Star Trek.
Fans will be able to see some of the greatest adventures from the crew of the USS Enterprise at select Cinemark theatres throughout the rest of September.
The schedule is as follows:
- Star Trek First Contact (1996) on September 21
- Star Trek (2009) on September 25 & 28
Theatres in western Massachusetts that are offering Septrektember are:
- Cinemark at Hampshire Mall and XD- Hadley
- Cinemark West Springfield 15 and XD- West Springfield
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On Monday 19 September, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Windsor Castle, hours after her state funeral. While world leaders and international royals gathered at Westminster Abbey, members of the public filled the streets of London, with at least 26 million British viewers tuning in to watch the service from home.
The Times reports that it was the largest TV audience since March 2020, when then Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement about coronavirus restrictions was watched by 27.1 million people. The figure is likely surpassed, however, if taking into account the public gathered in central London to witness the proceedings in person, with the MailOnline estimating that the gathering was as much as two million.
The late monarch has been buried alongside her parents, sister and husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel
Data indicates at least 95 percent of TV viewers watched the London part of the service, broadcast simultaneously across networks, with just over 85 per cent of the available audience (22.4 million), watching on the BBC at the peak time. The broadcasting company puts the audience higher than 26, at 28 million, and said that in excess of 32 million people had watched its coverage at some point during the day. It has also been estimated that more than 4 billion tuned in worldwide (which would make the service the most watched broadcast of all time).
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It was a Fashion Week like no other. The shock of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s death sent ripples through the country, and the rest of the world, as tributes to the late Queen poured in. One entity that certainly didn’t see it coming was fashion. Editors from across the globe had just landed in New York to mark the start of the month when the news broke, while designers in Britain reconsidered their plans.
Roksanda and Raf Simons were among the first to take the difficult decision to cancel their shows entirely, but the British Fashion Council confirmed the event would be going ahead during the 10 days of mourning, claiming the ‘business to business’ event would ‘continue while observing Royal Protocol’.
With the London schedule falling directly during the State Funeral and the days before and after, designers had to cater to a different national mood, a surprise public holiday, and showing SS23 during one of the most important moments in living memory for many. So, in honour of the late monarch, London’s assemblage of tastemakers and couturiers made sure to pay their respects appropriately.
It started with Daniel W. Fletcher, who inaugurated the calendar for the new season. His first look, an all-black morning suit cut from British wool, acted as tribute to Her Majesty. In the following days, JW Anderson would send out another monochrome homage, a T-shirt dress with a memorial logo, this time closing his show.
Fashion Week veteran Erdem paid his respects by starting his presentation with the solemn epigraph, ‘Grief is the price we pay for love’ - a quote directly from Queen Elizabeth II in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. He dressed his models in black veils in another sombre nod to the moment, while newcomer Nensi Dojaka had his lineup hold a sprig of lily of the valley, Her Majesty’s favourite flower, during their encore.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on 19 September was an occasion complete with much pomp and ceremony, befitting her 70-year reign. Much has been reported, however, of King Charles III’s aspirations for a ‘slimmed-down’ monarchy – a notion that’s becoming all the more appropriate in light of the cost of living crisis. So what can we expect from the new King’s coronation, as an event traditionally associated with grandeur and majesty?
Following his mother’s death on 8 September, no date has been announced for the King’s coronation: a milestone that will formally mark his transition to the role of monarch. Royal precedent has typically dictated that the event come many months after the initial accession, due first to the observance of a respectful mourning period, as well as on account of the planning and preparation required. The coronation of the late Queen, for example, on 2 June 1953, came over a year after the death of her father in February 1952. The Telegraph reports that the King will likely be crowned next spring or summer.
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‘To you, she was your Queen. To us, she was The Queen,' declared France’s president Macron in a heartfelt and touching tribute, following the death of Her Majesty. In the evening, the lights of the Eiffel Tower were dimmed, as France joined the world in mourning the loss of a great leader. Later, Macron revealed on Twitter that he had ‘a phone conversation’ with Charles III, during which he ‘expressed France’s condolences on the death of the Queen’. It’s clear that the relationship between Macron and the Royal Family is one of veritable warmth.
And it is exactly this relationship which has caused a rustle of anticipation and excitement in corridors of power over recent weeks. Describing their relationship as a ‘long friendship’ between the two men, The Telegraph revealed today that the King plans to make France the surprise choice for his first state visit. ‘I had the opportunity to invite King Charles to come to France when it is appropriate for him’, Mr Macron said as he confirmed that he had issued an invitation to the King to visit France. Choosing France for the first state visit over a Commonwealth country would be an unexpected turn of events. Whilst it is not set in stone, the anticipated visit would come as Britain attempts to build bridges following Brexit.
Royal biographer and author of the best-selling 'The Queen', Matthew Dennison tells Tatler, ‘For the President, the King isn't coloured by toxic political issues that have threatened to divide Britain and France, especially Brexit and its fallout: theirs can be a relationship that potentially transcends their governments' politics. The King will have taken pleasure in the President's responses to the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Afterwards, her death had a warmly personal dimension. Macron's description of Elizabeth II as The Queen, his decision to give a televised tribute in English rather than French, and the dimming of the lights on the Eiffel Tower are richly symbolic gestures.’
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Despite the horror of the Notre Dame fire in 2019, which took hold of the middle of the cathedral, ravaging its grand spire and leaving much of its art with permanent damage, the disaster may have proved an (expensive) blessing in disguise. According to the Times, the cathedral is set to become ‘in a better state’ than it has been since the mid-19th century, with ‘150 years of dust’ being swept from its walls.
As the fire still blazed, French authorities received a staggering €846 million (approximately £739 million) in donations. With billionaire philanthropists rivaling one another to donation top spot (François-Henri Pinault's gift of €100 million was soon eclipsed by Bernard Arnault's €200 million), they were left with a generous budget to rebuild. It has been revealed that so far the project has cost an overall €700 million (£611 million), with the removal of ‘460 tonnes of lead dust’ coming in at an impressive €150 million (£131 million).
After the cathedral’s roof and upper walls were destroyed, the initial fire damage became a priority. The rebuilding of the structure was soon underway, but project managers then also noticed the extent of dirt covering its interior. Indeed, Jean-Michel Guilment, the French culture minister, describes seeing a statue inside being returned to its former whiteness as ‘quite spectacular’. In much the same way as one might be inspired to clean their house after fixing a kitchen cabinet, a domino effect of revamping is apparently underway at Notre Dame.
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