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SEATTLE (AP) — This time there were tears, on the court and in the stands. The finality of the situation finally hitting Sue Bird and the thousands that showed up hoping to see her career continue for at least 40 more minutes.
Chelsea Gray was simply too good, sending the Las Vegas Aces to the WNBA Finals by beating the Seattle Storm 97-92 in Game 4 of their WNBA playoffs semifinal series Tuesday night.
It brought an end to Bird’s illustrious career. With it came thanks from fans, tears and one last walk off the court in the same spot where Bird’s career began more than two decades ago.
“Kinda weird. Definitely surreal. I think initially … I felt sad about the season and the game. And I then think as the emotions started to come to the surface that was also what I know deep down in that was my last game,” Bird said.
Gray scored 15 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter and the Aces won the best-of-five series 3-1, all the games tense, pressure-packed and filled with spectacular shot-making. The Aces ended up making more, most notably Gray, who made five of six shots down the stretch and scored 12 of the final 20 points for the Aces.
“I don’t think anyone on planet Earth can guard her,” Seattle coach Noelle Quinn said. “She was unconscious.”
It will be the third Finals appearance in franchise history for Las Vegas. The Aces lost to Seattle in 2020 in the WNBA bubble played in Florida, and the franchise reached the Finals in 2008 while still in San Antonio, losing to Detroit.
“It’s kind of like the girl that beat Serena (Williams). It’s bittersweet,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said. “I know myself and our staff and team and organization have so much respect for Sue. She’s had a fairytale career, one that kids dream of. She got to live it.”
Breanna Stewart tied the WNBA playoff record with 42 points, just the fifth player to score 40 or more in a postseason game, and Jewell Loyd added 29. But Seattle failed to find a third scorer and the Aces had an answer for every charge Seattle made after Las Vegas surged in front early in the second half.
The Aces will get the spotlight in the Finals. On this night, the aftermath of the result was all about Bird and the conclusion to her two decades as a pillar to the Storm franchise and the WNBA.
Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her, and chanted “Thank you, Sue.”
“I also wanted to kind of have one last moment to say thank you, to soak it all in because in some ways, it is a happy thing,” Bird said. “I’m proud of of everything we’ve accomplished here.”
The oldest player in the league at age 41, Bird started the year thinking she’d retire, but brought finality to the decision midway through the regular season.
Las Vegas spoiled the party in Seattle’s home regular-season finale when Bird was honored by the franchise and the league for her 21 seasons with the team and 19 as a player, missing two seasons with injury.
And it was the Aces that finally eliminated Bird and the Storm after four stressful games filled with big performances.
Bird closes out her career as one of the most decorated players of all-time: four WNBA titles, five Olympic gold medals, two collegiate titles at UConn, the WNBA all-time leader in assists and games played, and recognition as one of the great players during a golden generation for the league.
She’ll also take into retirement the definition of being a floor leader and ultimately a winner. But she wasn’t able to add a fifth title to that resume. Bird finished her final game with eight points and eight assists.
“As sad as it is that we’re we’re not having the ability to compete for a championship, I think what’s more devastating … is just the fact that we’re no longer going to be on the court with Sue,” Stewart said.
Gray was the biggest thorn for Seattle with her clutch shooting often late in the shot clock. Seattle pulled even at 67-all, only to have Gray hit a 3 as the shot clock expired.
Gray scored consecutive buckets later in the fourth to keep the Aces ahead, but her miss and Gabby Williams’ three-point play gave Seattle an 83-82 lead with 2:40 left.
That was Seattle’s last lead.
Wilson’s three-point play put the Aces back ahead 85-83 and Gray wouldn’t miss, her jumper with 30 seconds left giving the Aces a 92-87 lead. Wilson finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Gray finished as the first player in WNBA playoff history with 30 points and 10 assists in a game.
“When Chelsea is rocking and rolling my biggest thing is just getting the hell out of her way,” Wilson said. “At the end of the day, you just got to get out of the way and let people rock.”
OTHER RETIREMENT
Tuesday was also the final game for Seattle’s Briann January after 14 seasons in the league. January played for four teams with most of her career spent in Indiana.
RECORD HALF
Stewart’s 26 points in the first half was the most in the first half of a playoff game, topping the 24 points Angel McCoughtry had in the first half for Atlanta against Minnesota in 2011. McCoughtry finished that game with 38.
UP NEXT
Las Vegas will host either Connecticut or Chicago in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday.
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HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Officials in Houston County announced Wednesday morning they are searching for an escaped inmate and his girlfriend who authorities said helped him escape.
Miguel Alejandro Zuniga, 31, was last seen on camera at the sheriff’s office in Crockett around 2 a.m. wearing gray pants and a white shirt. He is 5’6″ tall with black hair and brown eyes.
According to officials, Zuniga was serving time for a felony charge and was able to walk away from the Houston County Jail while performing duties assigned to him as a trustee in the jail. Authorities said Melissa Pearl Ortiz planned to meet him and provide transportation.
Both are considered armed and dangerous and people are encouraged to contact law enforcement if they see them.
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Apple's most popular product.
Apple's iPhone 14 lineup has a notable improvement: longer battery life.
During its fall product event on Wednesday, the smartphone maker said the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lineups include "all-day" battery life. Apple says the best battery life included in the iPhone 14 Plus was previously only available in the iPhone Pro Max models.
That likely means the latest models will all offer more minutes of battery life than the iPhone 13 series.
Battery life can vary depending on what people use their phones for so the results might not be the same for everyone. The battery information on Apple's website suggests that you can watch more video and listen to audio for a couple of more hours on the iPhone 14 compared to its predecessor. The company said that the iPhone 14 includes up to 20 hours of video playback, up to 16 hours of streamed video playback and up to 80 hours of audio playback. The iPhone 13 includes up to 19 hours of video playback, up to 15 hours of streamed video playback and up to 75 hours of audio playback. You can compare the battery life of various models on this website.
CNET's battery tests last year -- playing looped video on airplane mode with the screen at half brightness -- showed the iPhone 13 Pro lasting 22 hours, 2 minutes, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max lasting 31 hours, 19 minutes. It'll be interesting to see how the new iPhones compare.
Apple's improvements to the iPhone's battery life is one way the tech giant is trying to entice you to upgrade your phone as consumers in general pull back on spending to offset inflation and a murky economic future.
The iPhone 14 starts at $799, the larger screen iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899, the iPhone 14 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099. At Wednesday's event, Apple also unveiled the AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra and the iOS 16 release date.
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Inflation, labor costs, LEED certification set to drive up prices
CLEVELAND, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US architectural service revenues are forecast to grow 4.9% per annum in nominal dollars through 2026 from a depressed base in 2021, according to Architectural Services: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Demand for architectural services is closely tied to US building construction expenditures, which are forecast to rise 6.2% annually from 2021 to 2026. Providers of architectural services stand to benefit from a growing emphasis on sustainable design. Value gains over the historical period were promoted by increasing demand for architects and designers certified by the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, which heightened architectural design time and fees, among other costs. This factor will continue to support value growth into the forecast period as demand for LEED certification continues to expand due to environmental concerns and efforts to lower building utility costs, in addition to potential tax deductions. The rising cost of acquiring land and constructing structures will limit faster growth in building construction expenditures and in demand for architectural services.
In 2022, architectural service revenues are expected to expand 4.3%, with the most notable gains seen in the single-unit residential segment (10%). Gains will stem from attempts by consumers to renovate their existing homes and construct new homes, in addition to rising prices in the face of inflation and rising labor costs.
These and other key insights are featured in Architectural Services: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US architectural services revenue in nominal US dollars. Total revenues are segmented by market in terms of:
- commercial
- single-unit residential
- interior design
- landscape
- multiple-unit residential
- other market such as architectural advising, historical restoration, and urban planning
This report includes the revenues of both employer and nonemployer establishments. The interior design segment represents interior design revenues generated by architectural firms. The revenues of interior design firms are excluded from the scope of this report.
More information about the report is available at:
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Services & Industries reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being auctioned to benefit a charity, the first time any of the her signature neckwear will be available for purchase.
The piece is part of a collection of about 100 items being sold in an online auction that begins Wednesday. It concludes Sept. 16, just days before the two-year anniversary of the liberal icon's death at 87.
In addition to the collar, the items being auctioned include a pair of Ginsburg's opera glasses, a wooden gavel and artwork that hung in her Washington apartment.
There are quirky items too. Her son, James, said in an interview that in talking about the collection "it's hard not to mention about the cake topper. " The fondant sculpture was commissioned by friends for one of the justice's birthdays and depicts her standing in a judicial robe with her arms outstretched on the bow of a battleship dubbed "The Notorious RBG," the justice's nickname. Ginsburg said it reminds him a little bit of a scene from the movie "Titanic."
The auction also includes other Ginsburg fashion pieces: a white handbag, a shawl, scarves and two sets of fishnet lace gloves. She began wearing gloves in the the late 1990s after undergoing colon cancer treatment. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the Supreme Court's first female justice, suggested them as a way to prevent illness while shaking hands, but Ginsburg liked gloves so much she just kept wearing them.
But it was Ginsburg's collars — which she wore on the bench as an accessory to her black robe — that were her most notable fashion item. She had dozens, her son and daughter-in-law said. The family donated several to the Smithsonian, including a sparkly black one she wore on the bench when she dissented in a case. Speaking at an event in 2020, Ginsburg — who became a pop culture figure in later years — said that at the time she was getting a collar "at least once a week" from fans worldwide.
The auction had initially been planned to include two of Ginsburg's collars. The other, made of fabric, was a gift from her law clerks. Stitched inside is a family motto: "It's not sacrifice, it's family." But the family said in a statement Tuesday that they had decided to keep the collar and permanently loan it to "an appropriate institution where it can be displayed for all to see." The family did not provide additional details.
The auction is the third this year of items owned by the justice, and her son said that it will be the last. In April, some 150 items — including art Ginsburg displayed in her home and office — raised more than $800,000 for Washington National Opera, one of the late justice's passions.
Bonhams, which is conducting the latest auction, estimated the current group of objects as selling for a total of just under $50,000. In January, however, an online auction of her books also conducted by Bonhams brought in $2.3 million, almost 30 times the pre-sale estimate.
Bonhams said it expects the collar to sell for $3,000 to $5,000. In the earlier book auction, however, a copy of the Harvard Law Review from 1957-58 with Ginsburg's annotations sold for more than $100,000, shattering Bonhams' estimate of $2,500 to $3,500.
Proceeds from the current sale will fund an endowment in Ginsburg's honor benefitting SOS Children's Villages, a organization that supports vulnerable children around the world. Ginsburg's daughter-in-law, Patrice Michaels, is on the organization's advisory board. Michaels, a composer and singer, said the gavel being auctioned is one Ginsburg gave her to use while performing a composition she had written about Ginsburg's dissents. The gold beaded collar was also one she chose from Ginsburg's collection.
"I thought it was just literally so beautiful," Michaels said. "The aesthetic of it and the feel of it being as elegant as my mother-in-law was appealed to me very much."
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tickets will soon go on sale for Blake Shelton’s newly-announced Back to the Honky Tonk Tour, which will include a stop in East Tennessee.
The 18-stop tour will kick off on Feb. 16 with a lineup that also includes ACM Female Artist of the Year and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce and rising artist Jackson Dean.
The tour is set to come to Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena on Feb. 24.
Back to the Honky Tonk Tour Dates:
- February 16 // Lincoln, NE // Pinnacle Bank Arena
- February 17 // Sioux Falls, SD // Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
- ^February 18 // St. Paul, MN // Xcel Energy Center
- ^February 23 // Greensboro, NC // Greensboro Coliseum
- *February 24 // Knoxville, TN // Thompson-Boling Arena
- February 25 // Birmingham, AL // Legacy Arena at the BJCC
- March 2 // Jacksonville, FL // VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- ^March 3 // Tampa, FL // Amalie Arena
- March 4 // Orlando, FL // Amway Center
- March 9 // Louisville, KY // KFC Yum! Center
- March 10 // Columbus, OH // Nationwide Arena
- ^March 11 // Indianapolis, IN // Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- March 16 // Little Rock, AR // Simmons Bank Arena
- March 17 // Oklahoma City, OK // Paycom Center
- ^March 18 // Kansas City, MO // T-Mobile Center
- March 23 // Cincinnati, OH // Heritage Bank Center
- ^March 24 // Pittsburgh, PA // PPG Paints Arena
- *March 25 // Buffalo, NY // KeyBank Center
- Tickets will go on sale Friday, Sept. 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- *For dates denoted with a star: tickets will go on sale Friday, Sept. 16 at 12 p.m. local time.
- ^For dates denoted with a caret: tickets will go on sale Friday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. local time.
Tickets for the Knoxville show will go on sale Friday, Sept. 16 at noon and can be purchased online.
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Seventy-one days after being hospitalized in the shootout outside the Shelbourne Street Bank of Montreal, a Saanich officer is going home.
They’re the last officer from Greater Victoria to be released from hospital after the June 28 incident that left two suspects dead and the six local officers shot and injured .
The Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team member was seriously injured during the shootout and will now recover at home. Police, firefighters, paramedics, health care workers and the officer’s family and friends gathered outside Victoria General Hospital on Wednesday morning to send him off.
“This hero took a few steps on his own – pure drive and resilience,” Saanich police Chief Dean Duthie said in a Wednesday tweet.
Three Saanich police officers and another three from the Victoria Police Department were shot during the exchange with the suspects, two brothers from Duncan.
READ: Saanich neighbourhood block party helps residents heal after bank shootout
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Kim Kardashian to launch her own private equity firm with former Carlyle Group boss
Investment guru: Reality TV star (pictured) Kim Kardashian is to launch her own private equity outfit
Kim Kardashian is moving into the world of investing by launching her own private equity firm.
The reality TV star, who is known for her appearances alongside her family in the reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians and its successor The Kardashians, has teamed up with Jay Sammons, the former head of consumer investing at private equity outfit The Carlyle Group.
Together they are launching SKKY Partners, which will target investments in the consumer, luxury, hospitality and digital commerce sectors, as well as the media and entertainment industry.
‘The exciting part is to sit down with these founders and figure out what their dream is,’ 41-year-old Kardashian said.
‘I want to support what that is, not change who they are in their DNA.’
Sammons previously invested in Beats, the headphone brand founded by US rapper Dr Dre, as well as clothing label Supreme.
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Louis' first day of school! Radiant Kate holds her four-year-old son's hand as she and William take their children, who were 'giddy with excitement', to meet teachers and classmates at £50k-a-year Lambrook after the family's move to Windsor
- Prince William and Kate Middleton were beaming as they dropped off their children at Lambrook school
- Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are joining co-educational private school in Berkshire
- Duchess of Cambridge was elegant in a £245 brown polka dot Rixo dress with matching tan coloured heels
- Couple have set up home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park for their new life in the country
- Lambrook has 52 acres of grounds and fees of more than £50,000 a year in total for the three children
- Trio attend 'settling in afternoon' to welcome new starters and their families one day before term begins
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today dropped off their 'excited' Cambridge 'gang' - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - at the same new school after moving their family to Windsor for the next major phase of their life.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's children have joined the co-educational private Lambrook School near Ascot in Berkshire, after the couple set up a new home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park.
The children today attended a 'settling in afternoon' - an annual event to welcome new starters and their families to the school on the day before the new school term begins. The trio will officially start school tomorrow.
In photographs released from the family arriving, the Cambridge siblings looked confident and happy as they arrived ready for a 90-minute settling-in session for new pupils and their families.
A source close to the couple told the Daily Mail: ‘As they got out of the car, they were just giddy with excitement. It was just so sweet to see. Not a nerve in sight. It was all so relaxed. They are wonderful kids.’
The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, was the picture of elegance in a £245 brown polka dot dress by Rixo for the occasion, which she paired with matching tan coloured heels. She wore her soft brown locks in her signature bouncy blow dry style, and kept her makeup and jewellery neutral for the occasion.
The mother-of-three beamed widely as she walked hand-in-hand with Prince George and Prince Louis, both of whom were dressed in the school's summer uniform, up the drive.
Meanwhile Prince William appeared in equally happy spirits, and could be seen walking with his daughter Princess Charlotte, who was dressed in a blue and white checked summer dress for the outing.
William called his children 'all the gang' as he ushered them up the steps of the large white 19th-century country mansion, while Prince George, Charlotte and Louis all said they are 'excited' to be starting. A source said the Cambridge children were ‘particularly excited’ to be going to the same school for the first time.
The Duke and Duchess are beginning a new life in the country away from the goldfish bowl of their official London residence Kensington Palace which is being seen as a bid to put their children first and give them more freedom.
William and Kate had been known to have set their heart on outdoorsy prep school Lambrook, with its 52 acres of grounds, where fees will cost the couple in excess of £50,000 a year in total for their three youngsters.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 40, today dropped off their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the same new school after moving their family to Windsor for the next major phase of their life
Prince William and Kate Middleton's children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were greeted by Headmaster Jonathan Perry as they arrive for a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School, near Ascot in Berkshire
The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, was the picture of elegance in a £245 brown polkadot dress by trendy cult brand Rixo for the occasion, which she paired with matching tan coloured heels
William drove his family the 20-minute journey, no doubt relishing his first experience of the shorter school run after the daily trek from west to south London to George and Charlotte's old school, Thomas's Battersea.
After parking, the family of five managed the walk to the school during a gap in the rain, which later became torrential as other parents arrived.
Conscious of his youngest son's very first day, William was seen stroking Louis' hair reassuringly as they moved into sight of the entrance.
A source said the Cambridge children were particularly excited to all be going to the same school for the first time.
'They're really excited about starting a new school together, and I think mum and dad are too,' they said.
Arriving today, the family strolled in a line, with Kate holding George and Louis' hands and William holding Charlotte's, to meet headmaster Jonathan Perry.
The mother-of-three beamed widely as she walked hand-in-hand with Prince George and Prince Louis, both of whom were dressed in the school's summer uniform, up the drive
Meanwhile Prince William appeared in equally happy spirits, and could be seen walking with his daughter Princess Charlotte, who was dressed in a blue and white checked summer dress for the outing
The Duchess wore her soft brown locks in her signature bouncy blow dry style, and kept her makeup and jewellery neutral for the occasion
Today marks a new start for the Duke and Duchess, who are beginning a new life in the country away from the goldfish bowl of their official London residence Kensington Palace - it is being seen as a bid to put their children first and give them more freedom
'Welcome to Lambrook,' Mr Perry told the children. 'It's lovely to have you with us. We're very excited for the year ahead.'
Shaking them each by the hand in turn, he asked 'Are you excited?' with all three chorusing 'Yes'.
William remarked 'We're looking forward to it,' adding the children had 'lots of questions'.
Mr Perry's wife Jenny, who works in the pastoral team, was waiting in the doorway and greeted them with 'Welcome back to Lambrook', with William quipping 'With all the gang'.
The duke and duchess could be heard talking to the children and laughing, in the final moments of preparation.
The children's first full day is on Thursday, at the official start of term.
The Cambridges are said to have visited the exclusive prep school a number of times before choosing it, and greeted Mr and Mrs Perry warmly, with Kate remarking: "Nice to see you, Mr Perry."
William and Kate went inside with the children for refreshments before George, Charlotte and Louis went to their new classroom to meet their teachers and other students.
The family are also now using the pretty 19th century Adelaide Cottage as their base after the Queen gave them permission to lease the four-bedroom Grade II listed cottage, which belongs to the Crown Estate. It was built for Queen Adelaide in 1831 and is nestled just a 10-minute walk from Windsor Castle in the private Home Park.
It comes after William and Kate's sister-in-law the Duchess of Sussex said in an interview to US magazine The Cut last week that she would not be able to do the school run in Britain without being hounded by the paparazzi.
Meghan feared it would have become a 'royal photo call with a press pen of 40 people snapping pictures', according to the interviewer who joined her to pick up son Archie, three, from pre-school as part of the article.
But royal experts pointed out that strict rules governing the UK media prevent photographs being taken of children in education.
William and Kate regularly drop off their children at school most days without note, and any published pictures are released to the press with their approval - such as those today - or taken at public events.
Their arrival at Lambrook was captured for the history books by just three members of the media - one PA news agency photographer, one BBC cameraman and one reporter, forming the royal rota, supervised by one Kensington Palace press officer.
Those present were asked not to film on their mobile phones, to make sure the children were not faced with screens.
About half a dozen protection officers, dressed discreetly, kept carefully out of sight, with no other members of the media permitted to attend, in order to keep the afternoon calm and relaxed for the children.
Harry and Meghan are staying at their Frogmore Cottage home on the Windsor estate while in Britain this week.
But they are not expected to meet the Cambridges at Adelaide Cottage, which is less than a 10-minute walk away, amid a feud between the brothers that has continued since Harry and Meghan moved to North America in 2020.
When news of the Cambridge children's new school and the move to Windsor was announced by Kensington Palace on August 22, royal officials said in a statement that William and Kate were 'hugely grateful' to Thomas's Battersea where George and Charlotte had a 'happy start to their education'.
The statement also added that the couple were 'pleased to have found a school for all three of their children which shares a similar ethos and values to Thomas's'.
Kensington Palace also confirmed that the family would move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park before the school term began.
A royal source said at the time: 'This is very much a decision that two parents have made to give their children the 'most normal' start possible. KP can be a little bit of a fishbowl.
'They wanted to be able to give George, Charlotte and Louis a bit more freedom than they have living in central London. It's very much a decision that's been led by the kids.'
William and Kate have retained Kensington Palace's Apartment 1A, which was refurbished with £4.5 million of taxpayers' money in 2013, as their official residence and their working base, which continues to house their office staff.
They are also keeping their 10-bedroom Norfolk country mansion Anmer Hall, which was a gift from the Queen, has a swimming pool and tennis court and underwent large-scale building work at their own cost.
The downsizing to Adelaide Cottage, which is not considered vast, means William and Kate's full-time nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo is now living elsewhere for the first time, as well as other staff including the housekeeper and the chef.
The source said at the time of the announcement last month that the duke and duchess were very conscious of how their move stands in contrast to the cost-of-living crisis impacting the nation.
Asked whether the couple was mindful of the economic difficulties facing many who would not be able to afford such opportunities, the source said: 'They absolutely are.
'It's something they have thought long and hard about and this is a decision they have not taken lightly. It would have been extremely difficult for them to continue on as senior working royals if they were based in Norfolk.
'What they have basically done allows them to put the kids first, but also to continue on doing what they do all day, every day.'
Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, said last month that the decision had many benefits for the family.
Mr Little said: 'Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace is perfect in so many ways but the duke and duchess and their children are unable to come and go as they might like or take advantage of the nearby London parks because of the ever-present privacy issues.'
He added that having all three children at the same school made sense and removes the 'nightmare' journey from Kensington Palace to Battersea twice a day.
'It also means that the cost of security, always a contentious topic, is much lower than if Louis was at a different school to his siblings,' Mr Little said.
But royal commentator and former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt highlighted the three properties now at the couple's disposal amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Mr Hunt said: 'A third home for the Cambridges is a reminder the royals don't suffer from the cost-of-living crisis and a looming recession in the same way as the rest of us.
'When taxpayers' money was spent on refurbishing their apartment at Kensington Palace, Prince William, who campaigns for the homeless, insisted his family planned to stay there for many years to come.'
Republic branded the decision 'disgraceful'. Graham Smith, chief executive of the campaign group, said: 'All these palatial homes require round-the-clock protection, heating and staffing.'
He said the Crown Estate was 'a state-owned property empire that is supposed to make money for the treasury'.
Mr Smith added: 'While ordinary households are struggling with their energy bills and facing crippling inflation, why are we giving yet another home to William and Kate? This is disgraceful.'
After walking with their children hand-in-hand into the school today, the Duke and Duchess stopped to speak to the headmaster ahead of the settling-in afternoon
After shaking hands with the three Cambridge children, headmaster Jonathan Perry pointed the family up the stairs to enter the school for the afternoon
William and Kate regularly drop off their children at school most days without note, and any published pictures are released to the press with their approval - such as those today - or taken at public events
Prince William and Kate appeared to share a smile as they walked with their young children into the school in Berkshire this afternoon
William and Kate pay market value rent on the property from their own private funds, not from taxpayers' money via the Sovereign Grant, and footed their own moving costs.
Future king George, nine, and Charlotte, seven, have left their current school Thomas's Battersea in London and four-year-old Louis is starting full-time education.
They are now enjoying first class facilities at Lambrook including a swimming pool, sports pitches and new £6 million academic and ICT building.
The day and boarding school offers both weekly boarding and flexi boarding for the older two – where they can opt for a night's stay as and when they choose, but George and Charlotte are day pupils for now.
The Good Schools Guide describes how youngsters get to 'run and run' in vast grounds with 'total freedom to explore, provided you've got your wellies on', with Lambrook's pastoral care described as excellent.
Jonathan Perry, headmaster at Lambrook, said last month that we 'very much look forward to welcoming the family, as well as all of our new pupils, to our school community.'
Ben Thomas, principal of Thomas's London Day Schools, wished George and Charlotte 'every happiness and success' and thanked the pair for 'upholding the school's values and for their many contributions to school life throughout their time at Thomas's'.
It was the first time Lambrook has been chosen for a future king and his siblings.
William and Kate will be spending in excess of £53,000 a year on their children's private education.
Fees cost £4,389 a term for Reception to Year 2 pupils such as Louis, £6,448 per term for Years 3-4 like Charlotte, and £6,999 per term for George through Years 5-8.
The bill amounts to £53,508's worth of fees in 2021-2022, not factoring in any future boarding which costs £1,481 per term per pupil for Y3-8, potential sibling discount if available, fee increases or the cost of uniform or trips.
The school on the outskirts of Bracknell is only a 20-minute drive from Adelaide Cottage, and their new home is just a short stroll to see the Queen at Windsor Castle.
The source said being able to be close to the 96-year-old monarch - who is currently at her Scottish retreat of Balmoral, where she welcomed the incoming and outgoing prime ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson yesterday - was a factor in the move.
Adelaide Cottage used to be the grace-and-favour home of equerry Group Captain Peter Townsend whose love affair with Princess Margaret caused a scandal in the 1950s.
Four bedroom detached rental properties in Windsor with substantially less land are currently priced at anywhere between £3,000 to £5,750 a month.
The location also ensures the family are close to Kate's parents Michael and Carole Middleton, and sister Pippa Matthews in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
Next Tuesday, the Cambridges are to visit a Slough charity founded in response to gang violence between young people from Asian backgrounds.
William and Kate will hear about the work of Aik Saath, which means 'Together As One' in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
The couple will join a cooking lesson with youngsters as part of the charity's Global Grub programme - which was started during the summer holidays to keep young people positively engaged outside of school and ensure they had access to regular hot meals.
William and Kate will also meet youth volunteers who lead peer training sessions and hear how they teach youngsters to resolve conflict, challenge prejudice and contribute to a mentally healthy society.
Yesterday, the Duke of Cambridge has described the killing of 10 people in a series of stabbings in Canada as 'truly heart-breaking'.
William said in a personal tweet that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims of these 'horrific acts' in an indigenous community and a nearby town - one of the deadliest attacks in the nation's history.
The duke, a future king of Canada, said: 'The attacks at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan are truly heart-breaking.
'Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these horrific acts and all those that have lost loved ones. Catherine and I send our best wishes to the people of Canada.'
The message on the Cambridges' Twitter account ended with W, denoting personal words from the duke.
It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex thrilled fans in Germany yesterday as they went on a walkabout in the hot sunshine before taking a cruise along the River Rhine.
Harry and Meghan shook hands and chatted with an eager crowd outside Dusseldorf Town Hall as they marked the one-year countdown to The Invictus Games coming to the city.
Shouts of 'Harry, Harry' could be heard, while Meghan posed for selfies with members of the public who stood in the sun to catch a glimpse of the couple on their short visit to Dusseldorf.
The duchess wore a cream halter-neck knitted vest by LA-based designer Anine Bing, and beige wide-legged belted trousers.
The couple's outing yesterday comes after they made their first public appearance in the UK since returning for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
Delivering a speech at the Town Hall reception, Harry, wearing a suit and white shirt, said he is 'filled with such excitement' at the thought of the next Invictus Games having the backdrop of the River Rhine.
The main building at Lambrook School is a large white 19th-century country mansion. Lambrook was founded in 1860
Children at Lambrook School can enjoy activities such as beekeeping and scuba diving. Pictured: The school's bee hives
Lambrook School boasts of 'first-class teaching and superb facilities' which include a 25-metre swimming pool
Lambrook prides itself on its high academic standards, with a pass rate of 100 per cent for the Common Entrance exam
Talk Education said there is a 'sense of delicious freedom' at Lambrook School which is located near Ascot in Berkshire
William and Kate have moved with their children George, Charlotte and Louis to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor (file picture)
Harry and Meghan have returned to the UK ahead of the WellChild Awards in London tomorrow, where Harry will deliver a speech.
Yesterday's trip comes a day after Meghan gave the keynote address in Manchester on Monday for the One Young World summit.
The former actress told the 2,000 delegates how her life had changed when she last joined the summit in London in 2019, singling out her role as a wife and a mother, but making no mention of becoming a senior royal the year before.
During the proceedings on Monday, the couple sat in the front row on stage, side by side on a bench, as they joined One Young World counsellors to watch the flag bearers enthusiastically parading the flags of more than 200 countries.
Meghan swayed in time to the music, and Harry leaned over to whisper in his smiling wife's ear a number of times.
The couple travelled by train from London to Manchester, and flew commercial from the US to the UK.
Meanwhile Meghan has described herself in her latest Spotify podcast as a 'loner' at school and an 'ugly duckling' who had no-one to sit next to at lunch.
The former Suits actress said it was 'really hard' and that she was 'the smart one forever and ever and ever' rather than the pretty one during her time at Immaculate Heart all-girls Catholic school in Los Angeles.
In conversation with actress Mindy Kaling, Meghan said she filled her lunchtimes with meetings and becoming president of clubs in order to keep busy and not worry about who to sit with.
The duchess also confessed to her love of Archie comics and redheads like the Duke of Sussex, and told how she dreamed of a 'cookie cutter-looking perfect life' but read the series because she was 'alone so much as a child' and was a 'latchkey kid'.
She criticised suggestions when she became engaged to Harry that she was lucky to be chosen by him, saying the duke had 'countered the narrative' by saying: 'They've got it all wrong. I'm the lucky one because you chose me.'
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More than a dozen people VANISHED two weeks ago after following a woman into the Andes Mountains when she told them she received a revelation from the Virgin Mary
- About 20 people have been reported missing in the western Venezuela city of La Grita
- Rosa García organized the retreat after she told the group that the Virgin Mary had told her that the world was coming to an end
- At least 40 people abandoned their homes August 22, joining Rosa García for a trip to Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park to meet God or the Virgin Mary
- Some people within the group decided to return home after García told them they could not worship Christ and were not allowed to look at the virgin's eyes
Up to 20 people, including five children, remain missing in Venezuela after going on a spiritual retreat led by a woman who says the Virgin Mary told her the world was about to end.
Rosa García, 57, is said to have initially persuaded as many as 40 people in the Táchira town of La Grita to join on her trip to Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park on August 22, according to La Nacion newspaper.
García allegedly told the group that they would be having a spiritual encounter with God or the Virgin Mary at an unknown area in the park that is located along the border of the western states of Táchira and Mérida.
They were expected to return Thursday and were reported missing later that day after they failed to show up at their homes.
Authorities in Venezuela are searching for more than a dozen people who have been reported missing after a 57-year-old woman in La Grita, Táchira convinced them to join her on a spiritual retreat. She apparently told her followers that the Virgin Mary told her the world was about to end
About 160 members of law enforcement agencies and search and rescue teams in La Grita are working together to find the group, including the spiritual leader. They have been missing since August 22
Some of the individuals dropped out of the group when García started behaving erratically, La Nacion reported.
García instructed the group that they could no longer worship the Holy Christ of La Grita, that they were not to look the Virgin Mary in the eyes and that they were to discard their cellular phones.
Authorities said Wednesday that nine of the individuals missing are from the same family and that the group is traveling in two vehicles.
La Grita Mayor Juan Carlos Escalante said that 160 members from a search and rescue team and law enforcement agencies were looking for the group. Drones and sniffer dogs were also deployed as part of a wider search.
The mountainous town of La Grita sits 4,725 feet above sea level.
Authorities on Monday located an abandoned farm (not pictured) where members of the missing group left behind clothing and food
The mayor of La Grita deployed a large contingent of the city's police force and search and rescue teams to locate the group, including the spiritual advisor, who persuaded them to join her on a trip to the Andes Mountains in western Venezuela. She promised an encounter with God and the Virgin Mary
The mountainous town of La Grita sits 4,725 feet above sea level
On Monday, authorities discovered an abandoned farm where some of the people who are still unaccounted for discarded several clothing items and left food behind.
Locals said García dropped out of a neighborhood prayer group and formed her own, called 'Following Jesus.' The group would frequently get together to hold prayer sessions for people battling illnesses.
Others recalled that García's group 'switched from a religious practices to fanaticism' and noticed that group members 'spent their time beating their chests' while promoting their religious ideas.
Some said that García's family thought she was mentally unstable.
'She sent people to confession, to go to mass and to pray,' a resident told La Nacion. 'She said that many bad things were coming, that Christ cried tears of blood for what we all do. That the world was going to end.'
Since March, none of the group members were allowed to watch television and had to start praying at 3am every day, digital news outlet Impacto Venezuela reported. Women were also urged not to do their hair and could not show their faces when they left their homes.
During a mass held Sunday at the La Grita Minor Basilica of the Holy Spirit, Father Jesús Mora warned the congregation to be aware of people like García who could do more harm than good.
'You have to be afraid of fanatics, because a fanatic can do a lot of damage,' Mora said. 'God doesn't want us to be fanatics.'
García is not married and administered her own station at a food stand owned by her sister Teresa García - one of her 13 siblings.
She allegedly was able to influence Teresa to join the retreat along with her husband, two children, son-in-law and grandson.
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MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. ("Lightspeed" or the "Company") (TSX: LSPD) (NYSE: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced its participation in the Piper Sandler Growth Frontier Conference. Unless noted, listen-only audio webcasts and replays will be accessible at the scheduled presentation time on the Company's Investor Relations website at investors.lightspeedhq.com. Details for the event are as follows:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale and provide exceptional customer experiences. The cloud solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financing and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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Encore: A review of Hulu's new series, 'The Patient,' that stars Steve Carell
Encore: A review of Hulu's new series, 'The Patient,' that stars Steve Carell
Audio will be available later today.
FX's new original series for Hulu, The Patient, features Steve Carell as Alan Strauss, a therapist kidnapped by a new patient who turns out to be a serial killer.
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Dodgers closer Kimbrel walks out to ‘Let It Go’
By BETH HARRIS
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.”
The 2013 animated Disney movie beloved by kids tells the story of a princess who journeys to find her estranged sister accompanied by an iceman, his reindeer and a snowman.
Hardly the kind of intimidating music preferred by many of the majors’ closers, whose job it is to slam the door in the ninth inning and preserve a victory.
But “Let It Go” seems to be working.
Since Kimbrel’s wife, Ashley, suggested the tune, the 34-year-old right-hander hasn’t given up a hit in his last six games as the song blares from Dodger Stadium’s speakers.
Some of the lyrics seem appropriate given Kimbrel’s struggles at times to settle into his role, having replaced longtime closer Kenley Jansen this season.
“Turn away and slam the door, I don’t care what they’re going to say,” actor Idina Menzel croons in the song that reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 and won an Oscar and a Grammy.
“And the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all. It’s time to see what I can do. To test the limits and break through. No right, no wrong, no rules for me. I’m free.”
Jansen, who signed with Atlanta in the offseason, used to enter to 2Pac’s “California Love.”
Éric Gagné, the Dodgers’ career saves leader, cast a fearsome air backed by the raucous sounds of Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle.”
San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman went the same hard rock route with AC/DC’s “Hells Bells.”
“Let It Go” has fans singing along as Kimbrel enters the game.
Kimbrel is 22 for 26 in save chances this season, but it’s the ones he’s blown that have drawn fans’ ire and caused manager Dave Roberts to defend him.
Kimbrel is the majors’ active career saves leader with 394. He is seventh on the all-time list.
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The Forest City Family YMCA will host a new program on way to reduce the risk of dementia on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. this Sept. 15 through Nov. 17.
Dementia is a devastating condition that can wreak havoc on a person’s physical, mental, emotional, social and financial well-being. Mounting evidence shows that making simple lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 70 percent.
Unlocking Brain Fitness: Keys to Dementia (KEYS) is a 10-week, evidence-based course developed by doctors with research from the CDC, WHO and the Lancet Commission. The goal of KEYS is to reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by providing participants with the information, resources and support needed to adopt positive lifestyle behaviors.
“While there is no cure for dementia, we have a growing body of evidence pointing to the fact that many dementias can be delayed or even prevented,” said Betsy Marmaras, facilitator of the KEYS program at the Forest City Family YMCA. “Over the course of 10 weeks, our community-based program will guide participants through a series of programs that help them identify risk factors, manage chronic diseases, and make lifestyle changes that can preserve their memory and cognitive skills.”
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KEYS was developed by Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, Iowa Epidemiologist Emeritus, in tandem with a medically based program offered by Dr. Yogesh Shah, geriatrician and chief medical officer at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. The program draws on medical research conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization, as well as other scientific evidence-based research.
Cost of the program is $95 with some scholarships available. Each week, the class will focuson one of the behavior risk factors associated with dementia, including diet and nutrition, exercise, sleep, medication, chronic disease management, cognitive function, socialization, water intake, hearing, and stress management.
Participants will hear from subject matter experts, set goals for behavior change, and take advantage of one-on-one sessions with dietitians, pharmacists, fitness professionals and wellness coaches. Access to an exercise program is included in the program, and participants who complete the program receive ongoing coaching and support.
KEYS is designed for people who do not have a diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive decline. Participants should be motivated and have the ability to set goals, make behavior changes and participate fully in class activities. The program is open to anyone in the community who does not have a cognitive impairment diagnosis.
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Stocks ended broadly higher on Wall Street, placing the market on pace to break a 3-week losing streak.
The S&P 500 rose 1.8% Wednesday, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose even more. Small-company stocks outpaced the rest of the market. Airlines did well after United raised its revenue forecast following a busy summer travel season. Energy stocks fell along with oil prices.
Investors are keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve as it fights inflation with high interest rates. Vice Chair Lael Brainard reaffirmed the bank’s resolve in tackling inflation in remarks delivered Wednesday, two weeks before the Fed’s next policy meeting.
On Wednesday:
The S&P 500 rose 71.68 points, or 1.8%, to 3,979.87.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 435.98 points, or 1.4%, to 31,581.28.
The Nasdaq rose 246.99 points, or 2.1%, to 11,791.90.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 39.68 points, or 2.2%, to 1,832.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 55.61 points, or 1.4%.
The Dow is up 262.84 points, or 0.8%.
The Nasdaq is up 161.03 points, or 1.4%.
The Russell 2000 is up 22.26 points, or 1.2%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 786.31 points, or 16.5%.
The Dow is down 4,757.02 points, or 13.1%.
The Nasdaq is down 3,853.07 points, or 24.6%.
The Russell 2000 is down 413.31 points, or 18.4%.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Michigan man suffered serious puncture wounds to his arms during a bear mauling in Alaska, but he was able to stop the attack using pepper spray on the grizzly, officials said Wednesday.
Nicholas Kuperus, 33, was able to contact Alaska State Troopers via a satellite communications device after the late Tuesday afternoon attack. Troopers say in an online post that hey were able to transport him to a waiting ambulance in the community of Glennallen.
Kuperus and his fellow hunters surprised the female grizzly with three cubs while hunting in the upper East Fork Indian River area, troopers said.
The sow mauled Kuperus in the attack about 60 miles north of Glennallen, but troopers say he was able to stop and deter the attack with the pepper spray, also called bear spray.
Troopers responded to the scene via a state aircraft. The PA-18 Super Cub was able to land on a nearby ridge top, and they transported him to the ambulance in Glennallen, located about 180 miles northeast of Anchorage.
Kuperus’ home town in Michigan was not immediately available.
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SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — An inmate at a Delaware prison attacked two correctional officers last month and has been charged with assault and other offenses, state police said Wednesday.
Korah Pitts, 22, of Penns Grove, New Jersey, attacked two correctional officers as they performed their normal duties at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on Aug. 18, Delaware State Police said in a news release. Pitts used an improvised weapon to strike the officers multiple times in the head, police said. Additional officers arrived and restrained Pitts. The officers were taken to a hospital with injuries to their heads and faces, police said.
Pitts was arrested and charged Monday with recklessly assault in a detention facility with serious injury, first-degree assault intentionally cause injury to an officer, resisting arrest, promoting prison contraband and other offenses.
Pitts, who is serving five years for robbery and a weapons offense, has been incarcerated since 2018, according to Deputy Bureau Chief of Prisons Paul G. Shavack.
Pitts was arraigned and remained in the custody of the Department of Correction on $121,600 unsecured bond.
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, September 11, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
157 PM PDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Riverside
County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Diego
County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains and San Gorgonio Pass
Near Banning.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moisture associated with tropical cyclone Kay will bring
periods of rain, heavy at times, in the mountains and
deserts. The heaviest rain will likely be Friday night and
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Fresno
County through 230 PM PDT...
At 159 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles west of Onion Valley Campground, or 27 miles west of
Independence, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sheep Creek Campground, Sentinel Campground, Canyon View Campground,
Moraine Campground and Cedar Grove.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3674 11857 3675 11874 3678 11886 3688 11875
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 098DEG 12KT 3676 11870
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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Alexandra Daddario is proof that you should never stop believing yourself.
The actress has starred in hit movies like Baywatch and Percy Jackson, as well as the Emmy-nominated series The White Lotus, so it's surprising to learn that she was fired after just a year starring on the soap opera All My Children.
But Alexandra said that being let go from her role as Laurie Lewis inspired her to keep learning. "I wasn't a very good actress," she told Women's Health Sept. 7. "I could memorize my lines, but finding my camera, finding my light, even learning how to walk naturally—it took a lot of practice. I knew something was wrong, but I knew I could fix it. I knew that I loved what I did and that I could be better."
Alexandra said she went on to enroll in acting courses, studying the Meisner technique, which is "a lot about repetition." She continued, "Ultimately, the purpose is to create something that's real under imaginary circumstances."
Despite her best efforts, Alexandra said she felt that she still wasn't achieving the standout performances she desired. "In the couple years prior to the pandemic, I knew the work I needed to be doing, but it just wasn't happening," she explained. "I was like, ‘Where am I going?'"
And then Mike White asked her to star in his HBO series The White Lotus, which became a hit during the coronavirus pandemic. "I never expect these things to happen," she told the magazine of the show's success. "They constantly surprise me. I just do what I love."
In reality, it's not all that surprising that Alexandra has done so well—even if she was fired after one year on All My Children. In fact, many stars who appeared on the show have gone on to have successful careers. Case in point: Amanda Seyfried, Kathy Bates, Chadwick Boseman, Melissa Fumero and more had brief runs on the show.
Not to mention, other notable alums Josh Duhamel, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Michael B. Jordan and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
All things considered, Alexandra is in good company!
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Former Ohio State Player Harry Miller is on a Mission of Mental Health Advocacy
The ex-offensive lineman will deliver the keynote address at the Faces of Resilience fundraiser to benefit the OSU Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
Harry Miller didn’t expect to spend his summer in Washington, D.C., interning with the satellite communications company Iridium. If things had gone as planned, the Buford, Georgia, native would have been preparing for his first NFL training camp, following a successful junior year at Ohio State University. “A year ago, I was speaking to agents, talking about declaring for the NFL draft,” Miller recalls in early July, speaking over the phone from his D.C. apartment.
Instead, the mechanical engineering student is helping to develop navigation technology for planes and other vessels. And after he returns to Columbus for his senior year in a few weeks, he will be the main attraction at an Ohio Stadium event—though it won’t be a football game. On Sept. 20, Miller will deliver the keynote address at the annual Faces of Resilience fundraiser at the stadium’s Northwest Loge Club. The event supports the OSU Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, a program that Miller credits with helping to save his life. “I want to help people that I see every day on campus,” Miller says. “That would be such a great opportunity, and I’m excited about that.”
This new mission came about because of a choice Miller made on March 10, 2022. On that day, Miller announced on Twitter his decision to medically retire from the OSU football team, revealing that before the 2021 football season began, the promising offensive lineman told OSU football coach Ryan Day that he intended to kill himself. Day, who expanded mental health services in the football program, referred Miller to OSU sports psychologist Candice Williams and Dr. Joshua Norman, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral health at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Both helped Miller through this dark period; he returned to the field briefly in 2021, but the pain was still there. “I tried my luck at football once again, with scars on my wrists and throat,” wrote Miller, who then decided he could no longer continue to play.
The 736-word statement, posted on Twitter, was remarkable for its honesty, thoughtfulness and vulnerability. Here was a gifted young man—a musician, high school valedictorian, 4.0 student, 6-foot-4-inch, 315-pound Adonis who looks like he should be wielding a magical hammer in a Marvel movie—acknowledging his suffering in the most candid terms. “Maybe if somebody’s hurt can be taken seriously for once, it can be mine,” Miller wrote. “And maybe I can vouch for all the other people who hurt but are not taken seriously because, for some reason, pain must have prerequisites.”
Miller spoke out because he believed he had to. “People were asking a lot of questions, because I sort of just went off the grid,” he says in July. To put a stop to that speculation, Miller decided “it would be best to have the story come from my mouth as opposed to it being scraped together by hearsay from other people.”
His post didn’t generate the response he anticipated. “I was expecting maybe to shout loudly and have it echo once and that be it,” he says. Instead, it became something of a phenomenon, spreading across social media, attracting national media attention and turning Miller into a powerful spokesperson for mental health awareness. In an emotional appearance on the Today Show 11 days after his Twitter post, Miller shared his story with a national TV audience, hoping that it would inspire others to seek help, as he did.
Today, Miller says his health is good. He’s enjoying his time working for Iridium, a company run by OSU graduate Matthew Desch, with clients that include SpaceX, Lockheed Martin and Garmin. “They work with a lot of big names, and a lot of cool opportunities, I think, could come out of it,” says Miller, who’d like to work with space vehicles someday.
But his ambitions extend beyond exploring the cosmos. He talks about becoming a Rhodes scholar, a dream he’s had since high school, and he’d like to publish a collection of short stories. One of his therapists, Williams, encouraged Miller to explore his feelings on the page, but instead of writing something directly autobiographical, Miller—an admirer of such literary giants as Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck—found that fiction was a better vehicle. “I think it’s easier to communicate sentiments, emotions and experiences,” he says.
And he plans to make mental health advocacy a lifelong mission, seeing himself in the character Fiddler Jones, from the eponymous 1915 poem by Edgar Lee Masters. “And if the people find you can fiddle,” Masters writes, “why, fiddle you must, for all your life.”
“So for me, then, fiddle I must, speak I must, as much as I can, for all my life,” Miller says.
When asked if he considers himself brave for speaking out, Miller cites a famous Leonard Cohen lyric: “It’s a cold, and it’s a broken hallelujah.”
“I don’t know if that’s bravery, but that’s what it felt like,” he says. “It’s like being as honest as I could be. It was a cold and broken hallelujah, and it was just what had to happen. Somebody had to say something, and I happened to be somebody.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, you can reach Ohio’s 24/7 Crisis Text Line by texting 4HOPE to 741741, call the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Hotline at 614-221-5445, or call the new national mental health crisis hotline by dialing 988.
This story is from the September 2022 issue of Columbus Monthly.
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MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The criminal case against the man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie involves so much potential evidence that prosecutors need more time to review it, the chief prosecutor said Wednesday.
District Attorney Jason Schmidt of Chautauqua County in western New York said his office is reviewing about “30,000 files,” without providing details. He asked for more time to comply with a legal requirement to turn over evidence to suspect Hadi Matar’s attorney, the Observer of Dunkirk reported.
Matar’s lawyer, Nathaniel Barone, questioned the need for delay.
“Just because there may be volumes of discovery out there, that doesn’t change the fact that that’s their job,” Barone said after the hearing. “They better get to it and we’re entitled to it.”
Prosecutors say Matar, 24, stabbed Rushdie in the neck, stomach, chest, hand and right eye at a literary event in western New York, before onlookers intervened. Rushdie had been sitting in a chair onstage at the Chautauqua Institution waiting to be introduced for an Aug. 12 discussion of protections for writers in exile and freedom of expression.
The author was recovering in a Pennsylvania hospital in the days after the attack. A Rushdie family lawyer did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking an update on his condition.
Henry Reese, the cofounder of Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum, was onstage with Rushdie and suffered a gash to his forehead, bruises and other minor injuries.
Matar, who has been held without bail since his arrest, arrived at Chautauqua County Court in a black-and-white striped jail jumpsuit, wearing shackles and a white medical face mask.
The judge reserved decision on whether to grant prosecutors more time to share evidence, and ordered the sides to return Sept. 13.
Matar, who lived with his mother in Fairview, New Jersey, is charged with attempted murder and assault. He has pleaded not guilty. Schmidt, the district attorney, did not rule out additional charges Wednesday, pending the continuing investigation.
In a jailhouse interview with The New York Post after his arrest, Matar spoke about disliking Rushdie and praised Iran’s late supreme leader, Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Khomeini issued an edict in 1989 demanding Rushdie’s death over his novel “The Satanic Verses,” which some Muslims consider blasphemous. Iran has denied involvement in the attack.
Rushdie spent years in hiding but had traveled freely over the past two decades.
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PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 23-year-old was arrested for illegal marijuana operations and child endangerment in a Porterville home, police say.
Authorities say, on Friday around 1:30 p.m. the Porterville Fire Department responded to a residence in the 400 block of North Second Street for a possible fire.
When they got to the home, fire officials say they determined it was an oven fire that was extinguished. During that time, firefighters noticed a large amount of processed marijuana and called Porterville police detectives.
When detectives got to the scene, they say they contacted Adrian Lopez and a 22-year-old woman who live in the home with their two children.
After conducting a search warrant, detectives say they found and seized over 400 pounds of processed marijuana, several boxes of concentrated cannabis oil, with the presumption of commercial purposes, and a recent marijuana grow-processing operation.
Lopez was taken into custody and booked at the Tulare County South County Detention Facility for charges related to illegal marihuana operations for sale, maintaining a drug house, and child endangerment.
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MASON CITY, Iowa – A North Iowa man is sentenced for a high-speed chase around Mason City.
Anthony Lester Douglas Long, 29 of Charles City, pleaded guilty to eluding and possession of methamphetamine-3rd offense. He was arrested on May 19 after speeding away from an attempted traffic stop by the Iowa State Patrol.
Court documents state Long reached more than 25 miles per hour over the speed limit before he was eventually stopped. Investigators say meth and a vape pen were found in Long’s vehicle and more meth was found near a milkshake he threw out the car window during the chase.
Long has been sentenced to three years of probation.
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Georgia vs Samford Odds, Betting Line
The University of Georgia has covered the betting spread at a staggering rate under current head coach Kirby Smart, and Saturday, as they play host to the Samford Bulldogs, most Vegas sporting books are simply refusing to place a line on the game.
Though, one sportsbook was bold enough to slap a line on the contest, as the Wynn Casino made the Georgia Bulldogs a 52.0-point favorite on Saturday.
The football power index indicates that Georgia has a 99.9% chance to win Saturday's game, and despite Kirby Smart's tremendous amount of respect for his fellow Bulldog across the sideline, the Dawgs could easily cover. In Smart's last four contests against Non-Power-5 opponents, Georgia has won by an average of 50 points.
Currently, Georgia has a 78.6% chance to reach the College Football Playoff, according to FPI, and are nearly 30-point favorites against the remainder of their regular season opponents.
How to Watch Samford @ Georgia
- Gameday: Saturday, September 10th, 2022.
- Game time: 4:00 pm ET
- TV: SECNetwork
- Stadium: Sanford Stadium (Athens, Georgia)
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Las Vegas police have confirmed a search warrant was served Wednesday morning at the home of Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles who has been the focus of recent investigative stories by reporter Jeff German.
German, 69, was found stabbed to death outside of his home on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 3. Metro police said he was killed on Friday morning. They have released video and images of the suspect and the suspect’s possible vehicle, seen below.
German, who worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, had reported in May on the turmoil in Telles’ office that included “allegations of emotional stress, bullying and favoritism leading to secret videotaping of the boss and a co-worker outside the office,” according to German’s story on May 16.
Telles, a Democrat, lost his re-election bid in June’s primary after the stories were published.
On Telles’ Twitter feed, there are several posts where he refers to German. In one tweet on June 18, he wrote:
“Looking forward to lying smear piece #4 by @JGermanRJ. #onetrickpony I think he’s mad that I haven’t crawled into a hole and died. 😂 @LVRJ #LasVegas”
In another tweet on the same day, he wrote:
“Wife hears rustling in the trash* Her: ‘Honey, is there a wild animal in the trash?’ Me: ‘No, dear. Look like it’s @JGermanRJ going through our trash for his 4th story on me.’ Oh, Jeff… 😂 @LVRJ #LasVegas”
Wednesday’s warrant was served at Telles’s home near Charleston Boulevard and Hualapai Way. Police were still on the scene into Wednesday afternoon.
Details about the warrant and what authorities are searching for have not yet been released.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — For hours a single tweet compiled of a single expletive from Wingstop’s Twitter plagued the internet with virality and questions on just what was going on with this chicken restaurant giant based out of Dallas.
The tweet amassed nearly 200,000 likes and over 40,000 retweets in four hours and all it contained was a lower-cased swear word that started with the letter f. Now, they’re saying why they tweeted this word out of nowhere.
“our 12 new chicken sandwiches are so good, they’re SOLD OUT,” Wingstop tweeted.
Just like that, after only being out for consumption for a short time, Wingstop is out of its new chicken sandwiches with its touted 12 flavors. The restaurant did say that they’re working on getting them back in action as soon as possible.
How did this happen? Well, it’s simple really, “we experienced a lot of love for the Chicken Sandwiches and have run low/sold out at many of our locations,” the restaurant tweeted.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced that its Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 12:15 p.m. ET (9:15 a.m. PT).
A link to the live webcast of the presentation will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Warner Bros. Discovery's website at https://ir.wbd.com/. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.
About Warner Bros. Discovery:
Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.
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America's Diner serves up 10 delicious menu items for guests all day long, starting at $5.99
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --With rising inflation and tightening budgets, Americans continue to seek relief and look to stretch their hard-earned dollars as far as possible, especially when it comes to mealtime. Today, Denny's announced a new value menu, featuring 10 delicious meal options perfect to enjoy any time of day or night starting at just $5.99.
With the launch of this new menu, Denny's raises the bar on what it means to serve quality meals at great prices.
"The time for value is now as more and more Americans across the country experience difficult moments and seek the ultimate bang for their buck," said Denny's President John Dillon. "Delighting guests with delicious meals and impeccable service is a hallmark of the Denny's brand, and with the launch of All Day Diner Deals, we're pleased to go all in on this next phase of delivering everyday value to our guests."
Denny's All Day Diner Deals boasts something for everyone with wallet-friendly prices ranging from $5.99 to $10.59. From the classic Everyday Value Slam to a delicious new twist on fan favorite Moons Over My Hammy, the new menu is designed to satisfy any craving, morning, noon or night. The 10 meals on the All Day Diner Deals menu include:
- Everyday Value Slam – At $5.99, the Everyday Value Slam features eggs and two bacon strips or sausage links, included with guests' choice of two buttermilk pancakes, one slice of French toast, or a biscuit and gravy.
- Scrambled Eggs & Cheddar Breakfast – Starting at $6.99, this dish includes scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, plus bacon strips, sausage links and buttermilk pancakes.
- Two-Egg Moons Over My Hammy Omelette – Starting at $7.59, this new twist on a fan-favorite features a two-egg omelet with ham, Swiss and American cheese. It's served with hash browns and a choice of bread.
- Fried Cheese Melt Sandwich – Starting at $6.99, the Fried Cheese Melt Sandwich includes five fried mozzarella sticks and melted American cheese grilled between two slices of artisan bread. It's served with wavy-cut fries and a side of tomato sauce.
- Half Super Bird Sandwich – Starting at $6.99, the Half Super Bird Sandwich features sliced deli turkey with Swiss cheese, bacon and tomato on grilled artisan bread. It's served with wavy-cut fries or a cup of soup.
- BLT Sandwich – Starting at $7.99, the BLT Sandwich includes bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on grilled artisan bread and is served with wavy-cut fries.
- Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich – Starting at $8.99, this sandwich features fried chicken breast with white cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Ranch dressing on grilled artisan bread. It's served with wavy-cut fries.
- Cheeseburger – Starting at $7.59, a 4-ounce 100% beef patty is topped with American cheese and includes lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles on a split-top Brioche bun. It's served with wavy-cut fries.
- Plate Lickin' Chicken Fried Chicken Dinner – Starting at $8.99, a golden-fried boneless chicken breast is smothered in country gravy and served with two sides and dinner bread.
- Country Fried Steak Dinner – Starting at $8.99, a chopped beef steak is smothered in country gravy and served with two sides and dinner bread.
Giving Consumers Deals as Good as They Get on the All Day Diner Deals Menu
To celebrate the All Day Diner Deals menu, the brand is launching Denny's Deal-icious Days Sweepstakes, giving lucky consumers a chance to purchase 10 highly sought-after prizes like a trip for two on Carnival Cruise Line or a home theater system, for just $5.99 each. The sweepstakes begins Wednesday, September 7, 2022 and the first prize will be released on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, with one new item announced each Wednesday through November 16, 2022. To enter, consumers must visit https://dennys.wyng.com/DealiciousDays during the Sweepstakes period, complete the registration form and agree to the Official Rules.*
The All Day Diner Deals menu is available in Denny's locations nationwide and can be ordered online at Dennys.com or through the new Denny's iOS and Android app.
* NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR REGULATION. The "Denny's Deal-icious Days Sweepstakes" is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, eighteen (18) years of age or age of majority in the state you reside, whichever is older at the time of entry. By entering this Sweepstakes, you are providing your information to the Sponsor and Administrator, and it will only be used in accordance with the respective privacy policies. Denny's Deal-icious Days official sweepstakes rules can be viewed in entirety here: Deal-icious Days (wyng.com).
About Denny's Corp.
Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of the Denny's brand, of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of June 29, 2022, Denny's had 1,631 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 154 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channel via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
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‘I’m exhausted of having to constantly run’: Cyber trolls force trans woman into hiding
(CNN) – Transphobic trolls have forced a trans woman into hiding as they post personal details about her and her family online.
Clara Sorrenti said she fled to northern Ireland as a result, but the trolls tracked her all the way there.
The trans activist and Twitch streamer said the online trolls called in a fake emergency, sending armed police to her home in Canada. The tactic is known as “swatting.”
“I went into the hallway, they told me to put my hands up,” she said. “And honestly, in that moment, I thought I was going to die. I screamed as soon as I saw the gun.”
Over the past month, she’s been targeted, harassed and stalked around the globe.
“I’m so exhausted of having to constantly run,” she said.
Earlier this year, when Sorrenti began using the Twitch platform, popular among video gamers, to talk about trans rights, she caught the attention of Kiwi Farms, a notorious online forum that has been used to organize transphobic harassment campaigns.
“The first thing that they did was find the obituary for my dead father and use it to find his memorialized Facebook page,” Sorrenti said. “They were able to find a picture of my dad on the front porch of my childhood home and, from that, use Google Maps and figure out where that was located.”
After Sorrenti’s home in Ontario was swatted, she moved to a nearby hotel. However, her harassers tracked her down there, remarkably using a photo of her cat on her hotel bed.
“They were able to cross reference what they saw on the bedsheets with every other hotel in the city until they found out that the specific bedsheets only had a pattern in this one hotel that I was staying at,” Sorrenti said.
Eventually, she said her Uber account was hacked, allowing the online bullies to track her location. It was then when she decided to leave Canada, coming here to Belfast in northern Ireland to stay with her friend.
“I thought that if I got far away and went to a different continent, they wouldn’t be able to do the same thing,” she said. “And then it turned out I was wrong.”
Her harassers somehow were able to track her down in Belfast. One of them even came to the apartment building she’s staying at, took a photo and posted it online.
Ellen Murray, another Twitch streamer, said the trolls harassed Sorrenti while they were streaming together.
“In the middle of it, we find out that, on the website 4chan, somebody had posted a picture taken from right (outside),” she said.
Sorrenti decided to take the trolls on, launching a campaign to get Kiwi Farms taken off the internet.
“I know that there’s always a threat against me as long as I’m standing up for this, but the alternative would’ve been the site keeps going and, not only me, but the countless other victims of this site who get harassed relentlessly every single day would have to continue through that nightmare,” she said.
Sorrenti called for Cloudflare, a major U.S. internet company, to stop providing cyber security services to Kiwi Farms that allows the site to stay online.
Cloudflare initially said no, but then reversed track over the weekend, citing “imminent threats to human life.”
Sorrenti knows getting Kiwi Farms taken offline won’t make all her trolls and harassers go away.
“They got roped into a hate group, and once you get deep enough inside one of these things, it’s really hard to get out,” she said. “I want to show them more compassion than they’ve ever shown me.”
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Queen Elizabeth II was instructed to rest after doctors declared that she needed to do so after a "full day yesterday," when she met with newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss.
The Queen had to cancel her Privy Council advisory group meeting, but it will be postponed until she is ready.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said, "After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors' advice to rest."
The 96-year-old monarch met with Truss on Tuesday at Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands, the Queen's traditional summer retreat.
The tradition between the royal family and heads of state in England is rooted in centuries of tradition. But also, Prime Ministers, going back to 1952 and Winston Churchill, have greeted Queen Elizabeth II for approvals in Buckingham Palace in London. Truss made history this year as the first Prime Minister to meet with Queen Elizabeth outside of London.
As AFP reported, the Queen has been dealing with some health ailments, including walking certain distances and standing for certain amounts of time since at least 2021, causing several public engagements to need to be canceled or postponed. Royal officials have described her condition as "episodic mobility problems."
The Queen recovered from a period with COVID-19 earlier this year that "exhausted" her, royal officials said.
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The guilt felt by Connor McDaniel's father, David, is overwhelming.
"He had more personality than a whole bunch of people put together. I miss him terribly. I miss him every day," David said. "I'm his father. I'm supposed to protect him, even from himself, and I failed. It's very, very hard to deal with."
Last year, the 26-year-old veteran sent his last email to his loved ones.
"He felt like his entire life would've been a series of bad experiences."
His family tried to stop him. His father called law enforcement for help.
El Paso County sheriff's deputies found McDaniel first, where he provoked them to shoot and kill him.
The district attorney's office ruled the shooting was justified.
David is now fulfilling a promise to his son — that he would never be just another number.
"My son made it very clear in his note to us that he didn't want to be a gun violence statistic, a veteran suicide statistic," he said.
David McDaniel wants to ensure every veteran receives access to mental health care after they return home. And data shows the need is rising.
The Department of Veterans Affairs projects a 32% spike in outpatient mental health care over the next 10 years. And one-third of veterans who received care from the VA were diagnosed with at least one mental health condition.
But there are barriers to treatment. Stigma and shame are two of them, according to Bob McLaughlin with the Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center.
"It's about resiliency, right, and when that breaks — when people feel that they're weak — that's against the culture," he said.
In a 2018 study from the peer-reviewed BMC Health Service Journal, researchers found a majority of veterans were worried about what others would think if they sought treatment.
University of Memphis President Michael Rudd also says troops on active duty can face consequences for reaching out for help.
"Ultimately, the concern is about the impact on career progression, the impact on your deployability, the impact on all sorts of things in terms of advancement," he said. "That's how stigma is maintained."
Some veterans told the BMC that fear lingers long into retirement.
In an effort to erase stigma, the VA created a national campaign called "The Veterans Know," where former service members encourage each other to take charge of their mental health.
"It really is quite empowering to hear veterans talk about their struggle, how they became aware of the struggle and then all the different kinds of ways that they got help," Department of Defense Mental Health National Director for VA Christopher Loftis said.
Even when veterans look for treatment, the BMC study found that many had little confidence in the VA health care system.
Veterans who were interviewed pointed to "appointment problems, staffing issues," and "limited follow-up" from providers and staff.
"It's just starting to build back up into another waitlist scandal," Concerned Veterans of America Coalitions Director Joshua Stanwitz said.
Before the problem hits a crisis point, like the waitlist scandal in 2014, Navy veteran Paula Pedene accused VA officials in Phoenix of lying to the federal government about shorter appointment wait times.
An audit from the VA Inspector General found systemic problems throughout the VA, discovering the average wait was 115 days and at least 40 veterans died without the chance to see a doctor.
"There was 111 VA facilities that were using the same methodology and manipulating the wait time data to make them look good," Pedene said.
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki stepped down in the wake of the scandal and then-president Barack Obama signed 19 executive orders to improve VA hospitals.
On its website, the VA says it implemented new methods of calculating average wait times to be more accurate so patients can check how long it will take to see a provider.
The wait times change daily, but when we last checked within 50 miles of Chicago, the wait was anywhere from 9 to 13 days.
Under the VA Mission Act of 2018, which aims to provide broader access to health care, veterans should only wait a standard of 20 days after requesting a mental health appointment.
Rural areas face unique geographical hurdles, like Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
When we last checked, there is one treatment facility in the area with a 15-day wait.
The center with the second-earliest availability is 95 miles away.
If veterans can't get the help they need, the VA Mission Act says the VA is supposed to pay other health care systems to take over, like community care.
But an investigation from USA Today last year found that in some cases, administrators overrule doctor recommendations to send vets outside the VA to retain patients. And once people are sent to community care, the average wait time is about 42 days.
The VA told USA Today it's following Mission Act requirements. And some doctors say expanded telehealth is easing struggles.
"The way that psychiatrists and psychologists can work with someone in a rural area is very effective as well," Zablocki VA Hospital Mental Health Division Manager Dr. Bert Berger said.
VA data shows the pandemic drove telehealth appointments to unprecedented heights, jumping nearly 2,000% between January 2020 and 2021.
Officials told Congress last year about spending government funds to expand care and improve reach.
Veterans Health Administration Acting Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Steven Lieberman said the VA distributed over 84,000 iPads and 20,000 cell phones. "It helped us accelerate the modernization of bandwidth to reach over 2,100 locations with increased bandwidth on modernized platforms."
Today, the system supports over 100,000 remote users.
Still, some veterans expressed distrust over using online services, telling BMC researchers they think the system will share private information.
One Vietnam veteran confessed he was afraid that sharing about his time overseas would land him in jail.
Other vets said they simply didn't know anything about VA benefits before leaving the military. They struggled to understand how to find or use mental health services as veterans, instead of as active-duty members.
The VA built Make the Connection, a website to link up veterans with resources and solutions for their mental health needs.
There are also free, online tools for veterans to deal with sleep issues or anger management, plus a crisis line with 24/7 support for vets and their families.
But Berger says it's important for veterans to take the difficult first step and seek the support they need.
"Veterans are proud," he said. "They served their country. They don't want to admit they have a problem or admit defeat in any way, so admitting that they have a mental health problem is really difficult."
As for David McDaniel, he just wants to make sure troops know they aren't alone when they come back from a deployment while keeping his son's memory alive along the way.
"I really do strongly feel like if we can make the 'D' disappear from PTSD, and it's not such a stigma, and everybody who's been in combat goes for some mental health, I think it will change things a lot."
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Ten people who either have mobility disabilities or care for people with disabilities are suing the city of Portland for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. They say the city’s failure to remove debris and homeless camps from sidewalks prevents them from having full access to safe walkways.
The class action lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in federal court, asks the city to clear and maintain its sidewalks from debris and tent camps so that they’re accessible and safe for people who have mobility disabilities.
“Clear and readily accessible sidewalks are necessary to permit people with mobility disabilities to independently, fully, and meaningfully participate in all aspects of society,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit says that for over three years, the city has made complying with the ADA and Section 504 a lower priority than other activities and projects.
In Multnomah County’s 2022 Point In Time Count, 5,228 people were considered homeless, with 3,057 of them unsheltered, 1,485 in shelter and 685 in transitional housing. That’s an increase of more than 30% from the last Point In Time Count, which recorded 4,015 homeless people in 2019.
The lawsuit says most tent camps on sidewalks are located in the Old Town, Chinatown and Pearl District neighborhoods, but would like to see the city maintain all of its sidewalks. It says the number of people living with mobility disabilities is nearly 14% higher in Old Town compared to Portland at large, due to the neighborhood’s abundance of sidewalks and proximity to amenities.
The defendants named in the lawsuit come from a variety of neighborhoods beyond Old Town, including the Irvington Neighborhood, Laurelhurst Neighborhood, Pearl District, Woodlawn Neighborhood, Lloyd District and River District.
They say tent camps have impeded their routes to places like the post office, train station, Greyhound station, MAX and bus stops and college courses.
“What I haven’t heard from government is ‘We’re sorry. We’re sorry that we haven’t done a better job of taking care of you.’ Everyone points fingers and explains why they can’t do things,” said plaintiff Keith Martin, who’s 71 and lives in the Cultural District downtown.
The lawsuit lists several incidents where plaintiffs say they had to ride their wheelchairs through the street to avoid homeless camps. Entering the street is particularly dangerous for one plaintiff, who is blind and uses a cane to navigate the city.
The plaintiffs say they’ve been harassed by homeless people on numerous occasions and sometimes they’ve been assaulted.
They’re afraid to go out at night. Some of them refuse to leave their homes when it’s dark and others have started carrying knives or pepper spray to protect themselves.
“I was born and raised in Portland, and the Portland I see now is not the Portland I want to see. When I leave my house I wonder is today the day I get attacked,” said Barbara Jacobson, a 62-year-old woman who lives in Old Town.
Philip Rhodes, an 81-year-old Navy veteran who uses an electric scooter to help him get around, said his efforts to use city sidewalks have resulted in unprovoked altercations with homeless people.
“One such person tried to push him into traffic,” the lawsuit states, “and, on two separate instances, unsheltered persons have stood in the sidewalk and prevented Mr. Rhodes from passing, requiring him to turn around and take another route.”
Rhodes says he’s also been verbally assaulted.
Lorien Ilena Welchoff, a 21-year-old plaintiff who also uses an electric scooter, attends the Pacific Northwest College of Art. She’s had difficulties commuting to school and said she’s been harassed by homeless people as she tries to get around their camps.
“Welchoff has frequently had to wash herself and her wheelchair off after returning home due to operating her wheelchair through human feces, which is not visible after dark,” the lawsuit states.
Jacobson says she puts her service dog in her wheelchair while maneuvering the Old Town neighborhood because broken glass, vomit, syringes and other biohazards make the ground unsafe for her dog to walk on.
The plaintiffs are asking the city to cover the cost of their attorneys’ fees, but otherwise are not demanding a specific amount of monetary relief.
At a press event regarding the lawsuit Wednesday, a plaintiff told KOIN 6 News they just want to see the city comply with the ADA and Rehabilitation Act so that they can navigate sidewalks without interference.
The city of Portland’s attorneys declined to comment on the case.
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Molly Sims rocks a black dress with a daringly high slit on a coffee date with husband Scott Stuber in Santa Monica
Molly Sims showcased her stunning physique in a figure-hugging black dress with a daringly high slit on a coffee date with her husband Scott Stuber on Tuesday.
While satisfying her caffeine fix with a cup of joe in Santa Monica, the Las Vegas star, 49, displayed her incredibly toned legs as she strutted to her car in a pair of strappy sandals.
For her laid-back outing, she accessorized her chic ensemble with an oversized pair of black shades, a matching tote bag and her platinum blonde hair in a sleek bun.
Effortlessly chic: Molly Sims showcased her stunning physique in a figure-hugging black dress with a daringly high slit on a coffee date with her husband Scott Stuber on Tuesday
Her husband, 53, sported a casual blue polo shirt, grey trousers and black sneakers.
Scott is a film producer and Head of Global Film at Netflix, 'where he oversees the development, production and acquisition of the Netflix film slate,' according to the organization.
Films made under Scott's supervision include the Academy Award-nominated film The Irishman.
Coffee date: While satisfying her caffeine fix with a cup of joe in Santa Monica, the model, 49, displayed her incredibly toned legs as she strutted to her car in a pair of strappy sandals
Cool girl: For her laid-back outing, the model sported a pair of large black shades, a matching tote bag and her platinum blonde hair in a sleek bun
Molly and Scott tied the knot in 2011 after a year and half of dating. The pair share sons Brooks, 10, and Grey, five and daughter Scarlett, seven.
In February, the Lipstick on the Rim podcast host gave her fans a glimpse at her personal life in Us Weekly's 25 Things You Don't About Me feature.
She told the magazine that with their full household, she and Scott often find it difficult to have date nights.
Going strong: Molly and Scott tied the knot in 2011 after a year and half of dating. The pair share sons Brooks, 10, and Grey, five and daughter Scarlett, seven
'Date nights can be tough with three kids,' she said. 'My husband and I set aside time to talk in our closet (I'm not joking!).'
The Wrong Missy actress also revealed, 'I met my husband outside the bathroom at a Golden Globes afterparty.
The wellness blogger also explained that now that her children are older, she has been able to devote more time to maintaining her health and fitness.
'Date nights can be tough with three kids,' she recently told Us Weekly. 'My husband and I set aside time to talk in our closet (I'm not joking!.'
She said, 'When the kids were little, I hardly had time for a workout routine in the morning. Now I am back, baby!'
Molly shared that the 'best vacation' she and Scott had ever taken was their most recent getaway to the island of Capri last September.
'It was so special', she added.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
426 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Fort
Bend and southwestern Harris Counties through 515 PM CDT...
At 426 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jersey Village, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Northeastern Sugar Land, northern Missouri City, Stafford, Katy,
Jersey Village, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney
Point Village, Town West, Spring Branch North, Eldridge / West Oaks,
Spring Branch West, Addicks Park Ten, Spring Valley, Mission Bend,
Pecan Grove, Meadows Place, Hedwig Village, Hilshire Village and
Spring Branch Central.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2998 9565 2994 9548 2959 9550 2970 9586
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 022DEG 11KT 2992 9558
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Frio
County through 515 PM CDT...
At 426 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pearsall, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Pearsall, Dilley, North Pearsall, Divot, Derby and Hilltop.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 2894 9928 2895 9906 2865 9897 2864 9931
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 355DEG 22KT 2885 9917
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Sue Bird just knows how to win. That’s what she does. It’s what she has always done. Few in sports can rival the success the point guard has had in women’s basketball. Bill Russell and Serena Williams come to mind.
Still, despite decades of success the G-O-A-T narrative is relatively new.
The Greatest Of All Time chatter seemed to pick up traction about the time the 5-foot-8 unselfish floor general stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight a few years ago.
“Sue to me in some ways is an example, or is an illustration of how the league has grown. she came in when it was just a few years old and there was no social media then and Sue was a much more private person then,” Storm owner Ginny Gilder said. “Sue really has found her voice in the last five or six years, and the league has found its voice.”
Bird’s career came to an end Tuesday night with the Seattle Storm’s 97-92 home loss to Las Vegas in Game 4 of the semifinal series. The 41-year-old Bird had eight points and eight assists.
Bird has been more outspoken off the court on various issues, including social justice, LGBTQ issues and women’s rights over the last few years since she started dating her fiancee, soccer great Megan Rapinoe.
“I felt like I was open. Everyone in my life knew. I just hadn’t had this conversation with a reporter,” Bird told The Associated Press in 2018 about her sexuality “I understand now by saying it publicly you can have an impact. That’s what we’re talking about right now.”
People have a history of listening to what champions have to say — Russell won 11 NBA titles and Williams has 23 grand slam tennis titles — particularly when they win the right way.
Bird captured two college national titles at UConn, four WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm and five Olympic gold medals with the U.S. That doesn’t include the countless titles she won while playing overseas in the Russian league during WNBA offseasons or the five FIBA World Cup championships she won.
One of the most beloved players in women’s basketball, the guard with the nerdy sense of humor doesn’t have the public swagger of her friend and fellow basketball superstar Diana Taurasi.
Bird also doesn’t have an MVP trophy, though her value has never been questioned. Her greatness comes from putting teammates in position to do great things. The Storm saw it and they drafted her No. 1 in 2002, and she has spent her entire WNBA career in Seattle.
Bird is part a rare club; a group of professional basketball players to play 20-plus years with the same organization, including Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki.
“The bond she has with Seattle, that is a very special thing,” said Dan Hughes, who coached Bird for a couple of seasons as well as on the Olympic team in 2021. “In a major league city that has football, had basketball, has baseball has all those kind of sports. has a university close, there’s nothing quite like what she’s created.
“In that community, there are people that all have their Sue Bird story. People identify with her in Seattle and that doesn’t happen very often. When it does it’s pretty special.”
Like other aging champions in Serena, who indicated she is done with competitive tennis, and Allyson Felix, the track star who also retired this year, Bird didn’t let her career end without putting up a fight.
She hit a 3-pointer in Game 3 that gave Seattle the lead with 0.8 seconds left only to see Las Vegas hit a shot at the buzzer to send the game to overtime where the Aces pulled away for the win.
Bird had a rough finale to her career scoring just eight points on 3 of 8 shooting.
The loss ended a ride she has shared with Taurasi, also a UConn alum.
“Looking back on it, it’s been incredible to be in a job with your best friend for 20 years,” Taurasi said. “You don’t get to do that, most people don’t get to do that in any job, let alone basketball. So, it’s been an incredible journey.”
One that has made Bird — the WNBA’s career assists leader — one of the most popular and respected players to ever play in the league.
After Bird announced this would be her final season, fans flocked to watch her play one last time. Storm road games routinely drew the largest crowds of the season for the host team, including 14,162 who came to see Bird’s final game in Phoenix against Taurasi.
It’s an admiration that carries over to her peers.
“When you play with her and are in her presence as a teammate, you have an appreciation of so much for what she brings,” said Jen Rizzotti, who coached her on the 2021 Olympic team. “She is so well respected, the players in the league talk so highly about her and look up to her.
And of course, the way Bird carries herself would make any parent proud.
“To see what she’s accomplished, I can’t say enough about her,” said Bird’s mother, Nancy. “It’s amazing, she’s always loved the sport.”
Bird has managed to literally share her love of the game with others.
“She’ treated people the right way and led the right way,” Rizzotti said. Bird “has been so unselfish in a way that made other players look really good, it’s hard for anyone to dislike her.”
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AP Sports Writer Tim Booth contributed to this report.
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The Southeastern Conference was perhaps one blocked kick away from perfection last weekend, with a few impressive nonconference victories and some no-brainers.
For teams like No. 1 Alabama and No. 24 Tennessee, bigger tests start on Saturday, when they’re among five SEC teams engaging in Power Five nonconference matchups. A league that prides itself on being the best in college football gets a chance for more September statements.
No. 2 Georgia looked every bit the defending national champion in a 49-3 win over then-No. 11 Oregon. No. 16 Arkansas toppled Cincinnati, a playoff team last season.
Florida upended then-No. 7 Utah, the defending Pac-12 Conference champion, matching the highest ranked team the Gators have defeated in an opener. The first time was over No. 7 Houston in 1969.
“Pretty good football there, huh?” first-year Florida coach Billy Napier said.
The football was solid league-wide, though it’s hard to read much into wins over teams like Mercer (Auburn) and Utah State (Alabama).
LSU fell 24-23 to Florida State on a blocked extra point with no time on the clock in coach Brian Kelly’s debut. That was the SEC’s only loss on the weekend.
No. 12 Florida and Tennessee rode nonconference wins into the Top 25, giving the SEC eight ranked teams. Arkansas moved up three spots in the rankings to start the follow-up to the program’s best season in a decade.
“I think that was just an energy booster fire for ourselves to know that we can play like we always can,” Razorbacks safety Simeon Blair said. “We can play and play at a high level against good teams of that magnitude.”
This week, Alabama visits fellow traditional power Texas after a 55-0 win over Utah State that amounted to a tuneup. The Volunteers, who beat Ball State 59-10, are at No. 17 Pittsburgh.
Vanderbilt (2-0) hosts No. 23 Wake Forest seeking its first 3-0 start since 2017. Missouri visits Kansas State and Mississippi State is at Arizona.
— Alabama is making its first trip to Austin since 1922 and is facing former Tide offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns are rebuilding, but they have a 7-1-1 record against Alabama, which won the last meeting to claim the 2009 national championship.
“I think there’s an understanding that us going to Austin this weekend, it’s gonna be hostile, there’s gonna be a lot of noise, there’s gonna be a lot of people,” Tide linebacker Henry To’oTo’o said. “So we’re excited and super juiced about it.”
— Tennessee and Pitt are playing in the Johnny Majors Classic pitting two teams he coached. Pitt won 41-34 last year in Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers get a chance to give further evidence they’re an up-and-coming program under coach Josh Heupel, who’s more concerned about preparations than any of that.
“Last week has nothing to do with this coming week,” Heupel said. “A year ago has nothing to do with what’s going to happen this week. To perform the right way, you have to prepare the right way.”
— Mississippi State has its first meeting with Arizona in a game scheduled to kick off about 10 p.m. Central time. Bulldogs coach Mike Leach went 4-2 against the Wildcats while at Washington State, and his team attempted 84 passes in the 2017 meeting.
“I think we’re all excited to be up late and go play Arizona,” Leach said.
— Missouri faces an old Big 12 Conference opponent. The Tigers and Wildcats meet for the first time since 2011 but the 98th overall. Missouri leads 60-32-5.
— Vandy has won the past three meetings with Wake Forest and actually leads the series 10-6. Commodores coach Clark Lea already has matched the win total from his debut season and was Dave Clawson’s linebackers coach in 2016 at Wake Forest.
Lea said Clawson “has built a great program there and it’s going to be a fun team to compete against.”
___ AP Sports Writer Teresa Walker contributed to this report.
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Labour MP Nick Brown temporarily suspended from party pending investigation
The Guardian reports that a complaint had been made against Nick Brown, the member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne East, who has previously served as Labour chief whip.
Wednesday 7 September 2022 23:02, UK
Labour MP Nick Brown has been temporarily suspended from the party pending an investigation, it is understood.
In accordance with the Labour Party's rules, Mr Brown's administrative suspension means he has automatically had the whip suspended as a precaution.
The Guardian reported that a complaint had been made against the member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne East, who has previously served as Labour chief whip.
But the newspaper said the nature of the complaint is unknown.
Sky News has approached Mr Brown for comment.
The MP told the Guardian: "There has been a complaint made about me to the Labour Party, which is under investigation.
"I am therefore under an administrative suspension from the Labour Party until the investigation is concluded.
"I'm not aware of what the complaint is. I am cooperating fully with the investigation."
Mr Brown has been an MP since 1983 and is the fifth-longest serving member of the commons.
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Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and the core cast of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy are understandably protective of the beloved fantasy property. But they won't tolerate racism or hatred toward the new generation of Tolkien actors.
Several performers in Amazon's new series "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" have been besieged by hateful comments from viewers who have criticized casting people of color as Elves, Dwarves and Harfoots, among other fictional races. (Most of the roles were created for the show, including the Silvan elf Arondir, played by Ismael Cruz Córdova, and Princess Disa the dwarf, portrayed by Sophia Nomvete, two actors who have been the targets of hateful messaging.)
Cast members have spoken out about the racist comments they've received, and now, they have the support of original hobbits Wood, Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Frodo, Samwise, Merry and Pippin, respectively. All four actors appeared wearing gear that reads, in Elvish, "You all are welcome here," along with several ears of different characters in a spectrum of skin tones. (Tolkien created various dialects of Elvish for his works.)
The shirts and hats were made by Don Marshall, a TikTok user with more than 590,000 followers who shares "obscure 'LOTR' facts." Earlier this month Marshall, who expressed enthusiasm about the new series and its new characters, asked his fans to help him identify users who left racist comments on his videos, saying he'd blocked around 100 of them already.
Cast members contend with racist comments
J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote "The Hobbit" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy between World Wars I and II and in the period following, has been accused by some readers of espousing racist ideas in his novels, particularly in his portrayal of Elves, Dwarves and Orcs. And Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy features next-to-no people of color in critical roles.
"The Rings of Power," meanwhile, includes people of color in central roles, including Córdova, Nomvete and Nazanin Boniadi, who plays Bronwyn. The British-Iranian actress thanked the "tenacious, brave and resilient women of (her) homeland" for inspiring her character.
But some fans have been angered by the newly inclusive Middle-earth, sending hateful comments to the actors themselves amid reports of the series being "review-bombed" (that is, flooding the internet with so many poor reviews that it misrepresents the true percentage of critics and viewers who liked it).
Córdova, an Afro-Latino actor from Puerto Rico, is the first person of color to play a Tolkien elf, and yet for the past two years, he's been inundated with "pure and vicious hate speech" on social media, he told Esquire.
"I fought so hard for this role for this very reason," he said. "I felt that I could carry that torch. I made sure that my elf was the most Elven, the most incredible, because I knew this was coming."
Nomvete, too, anticipated a hateful reaction to her casting, especially as she's also the first woman dwarf in a filmed adaptation of Tolkien's work. She told the Daily Beast that she's mostly focused on improving representation in the fantasy realm.
"People of color exist in the world. And so I find it utter madness that we don't or couldn't exist within the world of fantasy, of all places."
Other members of the cast have defended each other: Morfydd Clark, who plays the elf hero Galadriel, told Inverse that fan claims that the series strays from Tolkien's original ideas are unfounded.
"This idea that anyone could know exactly what (Tolkien) would've wanted or what he would've liked is, I feel, nonsense," she said.
Córdova thanked Astin and Wood for supporting the cast of "Rings of Power."
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Jennifer Lawrence is showing off her quick wit and mini-golf skills in a new 73 Questions interview for Vogue. Unsurprisingly, the 32-year-old actress had several pop culture hot takes to share, including a hilarious off-the-cuff reaction to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's rekindled romance.
The Causeway star answered questions while putting at a climate change-themed Brooklyn mini-golf course as an ominous thunderstorm brewed in the background. She explained that during the pandemic, her husband picked up a golf habit and she was hoping to hop on the bandwagon.
"I was really jealous because my husband started golfing and he had, like, an outdoor activity, and so I'm going to try to get really good at it today so I too can have an outdoor activity," she explained. "Plus I heard a storm was coming in. I was like, 'Let's get outside!'"
Lawrence said that her family is what makes her happiest these days and admitted that motherhood has "of course" changed her approach to working. She said that "there isn't" a single word to describe becoming a mom and revealed the best piece of parenting advice she's received so far is that "babies don't get bored."
Asked "What's one thing you wish you knew before getting married?" Lawrence, who wed art gallerist Cooke Maroney in 2019, zinged, "That Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were going to do it again."
Among the other pop culture topics addressed were her desire to bring Chris Farley back from the grave; her favorite movies including both the cult horror hit, Hereditary, and the comedy classic, Father of the Bride Part II; naming Christian Bale as the co-star who blew her away on set; and Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth as her most fun co-stars of all time in The Hunger Games movies.
Lawrence also revealed a delightfully quintessential anecdote about Robert De Niro attending her wedding weekend festivities.
"He's amazing on set. He's just the sweetest man in the world -- still very intimidating," she said of her Silver Linings Playbook co-star. "I invited him to my rehearsal dinner for my wedding, obviously expecting him not to come, and when he came I said, 'Bob, you really don't have to be here. You can go home.' And he was like, 'Thank you so much' -- and he left.'"
Of course it wouldn't be a J.Law interview without a Real Housewives reference. She name-dropped Sonja Morgan as her favorite housewife of all time and, in offering her advice to New York City tourists, suggested fans tell Bethenny Frankel that she's "not a chef" if they ever see her out and about. The reference, a playful callback to a dig from Kelly Bensimon in season three of Real Housewives of New York City.
Frankel reacted to the callout with a lighthearted laugh on TikTok.
@bethennyfrankel#duet with @voguemagazine lots of questions but great answers #vogue#jenniferlawrence#newyorkcity#voguetok#jlaw#jenniferlaw#laughoutloud#lol#laughteristhebestmedicine♬ original sound - Vogue
On Tuesday, Lawrence's full cover story with Voguewas revealed. In the feature, she shared new details about the birth of her son, Cy, and that she previously experienced two miscarriages. She also opened up about suffering a rift with her family in Kentucky after the 2016 election and the political issues that keep her up at night.
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GOP gives thumbs down to Biden’s $47B emergency request
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s request for more than $47 billion in emergency funding to help Ukraine and tackle COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters is encountering deep skepticism from Senate Republicans, signaling a showdown ahead.
The early resistance on the size and scope of the spending request points to the fraught negotiations to come as Congress labors to pass a stopgap spending bill that would keep the federal government running past Oct. 1 or risk a federal shutdown.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that while Ukraine aid “is obviously a priority,” he downplayed the need for other funding — even in his Kentucky home state hit hard by devastating floods.
“It’s a big ask without much explanation,” said Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., a member of GOP leadership.
Lawmakers are eager to avoid another government shutdown just weeks before November’s midterm election when voters will decide which party controls Congress. But their plan to pass a short-term bill to keep government funded could run into trouble unless the parties can strike an agreement on what additional priorities, if any, should be included.
The budget showdown is fast emerging as a showcase for party priorities at home and abroad that will define the lawmakers as they face voters in the fall.
The White House request includes $11.7 billion for security and economic assistance for Ukraine, on top of some $40 billion Congress has already approved to help the country battle’s Russia’s invasion. Closer to home, the Biden administration is seeking $22 billion to respond to COVID-19, and additional funds for monkeypox and natural disasters.
Republicans object to much of it.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., endorsed Biden’s request and said “it’s disgraceful that Republicans are playing political games with this.”
“Ukraine needs more help. We want to give it to them,” Schumer said Wednesday. “And on monkeypox and on COVID relief, we need to be prepared.”
This latest round of proposed funding for Ukraine comes as the country depends on support from the U.S. and allies in battling the Russian invasion.
The White House says more than three-quarters of the money approved for Ukraine has already been dispersed or committed, creating an urgent need for more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has struck up relationships with members of Congress this year, many of whom have traveled to the region and rallied to his aid. Zelenskyy and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke earlier this week.
Republicans said they still support Ukraine and are open to more funding, but want more details about how the earlier money has been spent.
“I would be interested in why they feel this is an emergency, why they need to do it now, but certainly, I would not slow down our support for what Ukraine is doing,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.
But few Republicans seemed willing to even entertain Biden’s request for $22.4 billion in emergency funding to deal with COVID-19.
While the administration says the money is needed for additional COVID-19 vaccines, testing programs and research and development, Republicans say the federal spending on the virus needs to wind down, not ramp up.
Blunt said that people can pay for their vaccines like they pay for other aspects of their health care, and “there’s really no reason that the government should be paying for all of that.”
GOP lawmakers are sticking with the view that dedicating more money to the country’s COVID response should be paid for by cutting spending elsewhere.
“The problem is they want to keep spending more money and throw more gasoline on the inflation fire,” Cornyn said. “I think that’s a bad idea.”
The White House is also asking for $4.5 billion to bolster efforts to fight monkeypox. Officials said they have already depleted significant reserves from the national stockpile to provide over 1.1 million vials of vaccine.
On disaster relief, the Biden administration is seeking about $6.5 billion to help states such as Kentucky recover from recent flooding. Aid would also help residents of California, Louisiana and Texas rebuild from major disasters.
Schumer also indicated that he supports adding a measure from Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., that is designed to speed up the permitting process for energy infrastructure projects. But including it could trigger opposition from House Democrats who see it as rushing projects to approval before the environmental ramifications are clear.
Still, there’s wide agreement on both sides that even a temporary government shutdown before the election is out of the question.
Democrats want to keep the focus on legislative victories designed to bolster the country’s infrastructure, semiconductor production and address climate change and health care costs. Republicans want voters to focus on inflation, gas prices and crime.
“There might be a couple of emergencies we’re going to need to deal with, but my guess is that with an election coming, you won’t see a lot of interesting brinksmanship,” said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that it has priced a public offering of 6,000,000 depositary shares with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Depositary Shares"), for gross proceeds of $150 million before deducting underwriting discounts and other estimated offering expenses. Each Depositary Share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Company's 7.75% Series G Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. In connection with the offering, the Company has granted the underwriters an option for 30 days to purchase up to an additional 900,000 Depositary Shares. The Company intends to apply to list the Depositary Shares on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "AGNCL." The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or about September 14, 2022.
AGNC intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to finance the acquisition of Agency securities, non-Agency securities (including credit risk transfer securities), other real estate-related assets and hedging instruments, other investments in, or related to the housing, mortgage or real estate markets, and for other general corporate purposes, which may include the redemption in whole or in part of AGNC's currently outstanding 7.000% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, UBS Investment Bank and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, are joint book-running managers for the offering. BTIG and Citigroup are the co-managers for the offering.
The offering is being made pursuant to AGNC's existing effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to this offering has been, and a final prospectus supplement related to this offering will be, filed with the SEC, and each will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary and final prospectus supplements relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting:
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
180 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
Attention: Prospectus Department
Or by telephone: (866) 718-1649
Or by email: prospectus@morganstanley.com
BofA Securities, Inc.
NC1-004-03-43
200 North College Street, 3rd Floor
Charlotte, NC 28255-0001
Attention: Prospectus Department
Or by telephone: 800-294-1322
Or by email: dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
200 West Street
New York, NY 10282
Or by telephone: 866-471-2526
Or by email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Attention: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk
383 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10179
Or by telephone: 212-834-4533
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Attention: Transaction Management
200 Vesey Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10281-8098
Or by telephone: 866-375-6829
Or by email: rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com
UBS Securities LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Or by telephone: 888-827-7275
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
Attention: Capital Markets
787 Seventh Avenue
4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Or by telephone: 800-966-1559
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency.
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with regard to the size, completion and timing of the Company's securities offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the securities offering discussed above will be completed on the anticipated terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Completion of the securities offering on the terms described, and the application of net proceeds, are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation, changes in interest rates; changes in the yield curve; changes in prepayment rates; the availability and terms of financing; changes in the market value of our assets; general economic conditions; market conditions; conditions in the market for Agency securities, any of which may be materially impacted by changes in the Federal Reserve's bond buying program, approaches to address the size of its bond portfolio or its monetary policy; legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business of the Company; and other factors, including those set forth in the section titled "Risk Factors" of the prospectus supplements related to this offering, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other periodic reports and documents filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.
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Valley City Superintendent responds amid former coach’s charges of luring minor
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson issued a statement regarding charges that have been filed against Davy Zinke, a former substitute teacher and coach in the school district.
In a news release, Johnson told told parents, staff members and students that if you have any related concerns or information, we ask that you contact us at 701-845-0483 or the Valley City Police Department at 701-845-3110.
Johnson said school counselors, administration, and School Resource Officer (SRO) Sean Hagen will continue to be available as needed if students and/or parents have any additional concerns or information for the school district concerning this case or future incidents like this case.
Zinke is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on October 11th. To view our previous reporting on the case, click here.
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sailfish Royalty Corp. (TSXV: FISH) (OTCQX: SROYF) (the "Company" or "Sailfish") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's third quarterly cash dividend for 2022 in the amount of US$0.0125 per common share that will be payable on October 14, 2022 to Sailfish shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2022.
The declaration, timing, amount, and payment of future dividends will be subject to the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors. The Company will review the dividend policy on an ongoing basis and may amend it at any time depending on the Company's then current financial position, capital allocation framework, profitability, cash flow, legal requirements and other factors considered relevant. As such, no assurances can be made that any future dividends will be declared and/or paid. Dividend payments may be subject to withholding taxes.
About Sailfish
Sailfish is a precious metals royalty and streaming company. Within Sailfish's portfolio are two main assets in the Americas: a gold stream equivalent to a 3% NSR on the San Albino gold mine (~3.5 sq. km) and a 2% NSR on the rest of the area (~134.5 sq. km) surrounding San Albino in northern Nicaragua; and an up to 3% NSR on the Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nevada.
Sailfish is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "FISH" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SROYF". Please visit the Company's website at www.sailfishroyalty.com for additional information.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary statement regarding forward–looking information
Certain disclosures in this release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by words such as the following: expects, plans, anticipates, believes, intends, estimates, projects, assumes, potential and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements also include reference to events or conditions that will, would, may, could or should occur, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's dividend policy and the Company's intention to pay a quarterly dividend. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, including that the Company's financial position will allow it to pay quarterly dividends in accordance with the dividend policy. However, the forward-looking statements in this news release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including without limitation: that a quarterly dividend will not be payable in accordance with the dividend policy or at all. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Man dressed as ‘Halloween’ character Michael Myers spotted at Florida beach
Published: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT|Updated: 49 minutes ago
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (TMX/Gray News) - A beachgoer says he spotted a man dressed as Michael Myers from “Halloween” at a Florida beach over Labor Day weekend.
Todd Brandon Easter shared images of what he saw that day at a Panama City beach.
The beachgoer said he saw the iconic movie character while visiting the beach on Sept 4.
Easter said the person dressed as Myers wasn’t bothering anyone and seemed approachable while not causing any problems.
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that it has priced a public offering of 6,000,000 depositary shares with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Depositary Shares"), for gross proceeds of $150 million before deducting underwriting discounts and other estimated offering expenses. Each Depositary Share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Company's 7.75% Series G Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. In connection with the offering, the Company has granted the underwriters an option for 30 days to purchase up to an additional 900,000 Depositary Shares. The Company intends to apply to list the Depositary Shares on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "AGNCL." The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or about September 14, 2022.
AGNC intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to finance the acquisition of Agency securities, non-Agency securities (including credit risk transfer securities), other real estate-related assets and hedging instruments, other investments in, or related to the housing, mortgage or real estate markets, and for other general corporate purposes, which may include the redemption in whole or in part of AGNC's currently outstanding 7.000% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, UBS Investment Bank and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, are joint book-running managers for the offering. BTIG and Citigroup are the co-managers for the offering.
The offering is being made pursuant to AGNC's existing effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to this offering has been, and a final prospectus supplement related to this offering will be, filed with the SEC, and each will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary and final prospectus supplements relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting:
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
180 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
Attention: Prospectus Department
Or by telephone: (866) 718-1649
Or by email: prospectus@morganstanley.com
BofA Securities, Inc.
NC1-004-03-43
200 North College Street, 3rd Floor
Charlotte, NC 28255-0001
Attention: Prospectus Department
Or by telephone: 800-294-1322
Or by email: dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
200 West Street
New York, NY 10282
Or by telephone: 866-471-2526
Or by email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Attention: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk
383 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10179
Or by telephone: 212-834-4533
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Attention: Transaction Management
200 Vesey Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10281-8098
Or by telephone: 866-375-6829
Or by email: rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com
UBS Securities LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
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AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency.
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with regard to the size, completion and timing of the Company's securities offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the securities offering discussed above will be completed on the anticipated terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Completion of the securities offering on the terms described, and the application of net proceeds, are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation, changes in interest rates; changes in the yield curve; changes in prepayment rates; the availability and terms of financing; changes in the market value of our assets; general economic conditions; market conditions; conditions in the market for Agency securities, any of which may be materially impacted by changes in the Federal Reserve's bond buying program, approaches to address the size of its bond portfolio or its monetary policy; legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business of the Company; and other factors, including those set forth in the section titled "Risk Factors" of the prospectus supplements related to this offering, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other periodic reports and documents filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The rate of removing children from their homes in child welfare investigations remains substantially higher in the Tampa Bay area compared to the rest of the state, according to data collected by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
The rate in the Suncoast Region – which is comprised of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota, Manatee and six other counties including Lee – was nearly six children per 100 alleged victims in July. The rate for the rest of the state was 38% lower, coming in at just over four children per 100.
The rates have fallen sharply since last August, when nearly eight per 100 were removed in the Suncoast Region. At that time, the state rate was nearly six per 100. Since 2007, the rate in the Tampa Bay area peaked at nearly nine per 100 in September of 2019.
Victoria Davis, one of many local parents who claim their children should not have been removed from their homes, went to court in Tampa this week to regain permanent custody of her infant who was removed last July.
“It was very stressful,” Davis said. “They don’t have anything in place to make this process expedient in anyway and I feel like they just don’t care.”
Davis lost custody after a fight with the child’s father in a West Tampa neighborhood got especially ugly. Records show police were involved but there is no indication the child was injured. Neither Davis nor the father was charged.
The altercation erupted about a month after Davis secured a protective order against the father.
She lost the child for about a year but now has temporary custody. She said a plan is in place with DCF for her to regain permanent custody.
But according to Davis, the reunification process has been difficult, including four case managers in about a year.
“And each time I get a new case manager they say they don’t have access to the records from the previous case manager,” Davis said. “So far in the last 13 months, he’s been to three different foster homes and three different day cares and all of that was unnecessary because I had complied. I did my case plan.”
Child welfare experts have said the rate of removal is a major contributor to the Tampa Bay area’s lack of licensed beds.
Richard Wexler, executive director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, said the rate of removal could be one reason behind the problem of Tampa Bay area children sleeping in offices.
“Although we know about the horror stories, they are a tiny percentage of the cases that these agencies deal with,” Wexler said. “Far more common are cases where family poverty is confused with neglect.”
Wexler said rates in other states have benefited from policy changes that forced law enforcement to be more prudent about which children are removed.
Law enforcement officials have pointed out erring on the side of caution can save lives.
According to Wexler, one way to streamline the process is for states to invest in high-quality defense teams for families.
“If your problem is the sheriff is dropping kids on your doorstep when he shouldn’t, you need someone who can fight back,” Wexler said. “Someone who will go to court and say, ‘Your honor. This is not right. This child is better off at home.'”
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The classic American tavern by Vandelay Hospitality Group opens September 8
DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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Known for its Chicago-inspired, classic American cuisine, D.L. Mack's will open its second location on September 8th in a handsome and comfortable old-world setting at 10720 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230. "Mack's" is fueled by Vandelay Hospitality Group, the rapidly expanding, Texas-owned-and-operated group behind classic American local favorites Hudson House, Drake's Hollywood, and Brentwood. D.L. Mack's blends the approachable, all-occasions feel of Hudson House with its own distinctly unique Chicago-inspired backdrop.
The 3,533 square foot space on the corner of Preston and Royal features reclaimed wood flooring from a 16th-century French church and reclaimed antique brick straight from 19th century Chicago. Details throughout the classic American tavern include black leather booths inspired by the classic automobiles of the mid-1900s, vintage light installments, vintage cigarette cards highlighting sports and movie stars of the early 20th century, black lacquered bar ceiling with custom brass and a glass back bar.
Just like the original location in University Park, D.L. Mack's food program will offer classic American cuisine by way of carefully sourced purveyors with an emphasis on house-made ingredients. Dishes are prepared from scratch in-house daily, featuring an all-day entrée set with shareable snacks, and of course, pizza. Dallas appetites have grown to love D.L. Mack's purist Chicago cracker crust tavern-style pizza offering. No deep dish to be found here. The thin crust is so crispy, it can't be folded. Other fan favorites include the Larchmont Salad, Blackened Redfish, and Garlic Shrimp Scampi.
The second D.L. Mack's post is just one of many openings this season by Vandelay Hospitality Group, which recently opened Brentwood, in North Dallas, as well as the group's first restaurant outside of Texas. Hudson House will open its fifth location in Los Angeles this year.
D.L. Mack's will open 7 days a week [11am-9pm Sunday - Wednesday and 11am-10pm Thursday - Sunday]. For more information on D.L. Mack's, visit www.dlmacks.com. Follow D.L. Mack's and Vandelay Hospitality on Instagram at @dlmacks and @vandelayhospitality.
Founded by CEO Hunter Pond in 2012, Vandelay Hospitality Group is rooted in developing hospitality brands and services that evoke a combination of rich American heritage, exquisite craftsmanship, eye for detail, and timeless charm. Concepts are framed with the local community at the forefront, often reviving former food and beverage spaces to match and add to the character of the neighborhood. Each property is designed in-house with polished eclecticism paying mind to artisanal aesthetics and a comfortable and timeless experience for all to enjoy. The Vandelay portfolio of sit-down and casual concepts include East Hampton Sandwich Co., Hudson House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Drake's Hollywood, D.L. Mack's, Brentwood Restaurant & Bar and The Anchor Bar (set to open in 2023). Vandelay's dedication to honest food and world-class service is built upon commitment and respect to employees and guests.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is wanted for first-degree murder after another man was found shot to death at a gas station, the Tampa Police Department said.
Officers said they found a 26-year-old man laying on the ground in the parking lot of a Shell gas station on North 50th Street in Tampa on Aug. 24.
Police said the man was shot multiple times.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Detectives said the investigation has led to 24-year-old Derick Bowden being identified as the suspect in the homicide. A warrant for first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm has been issued for Bowden’s arrest.
Investigators said Bowden and the victim knew each other. Police said a criminal history check has revealed that Bowden has 10 prior felony convictions.
Anyone with information that could lead to Bowden’s arrest is asked to call Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS.
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Senate to vote on same-sex marriage in coming weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Wednesday that the Senate will vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage “in the coming weeks” as a bipartisan group backing the bill negotiates changes to gain more Republican support.
The vote, expected by the end of the month, comes as Democrats and a small group of Republicans are moving to safeguard same-sex marriage following the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to an abortion. Lawmakers fear the court’s ruling, and a concurring opinion from Justice Clarence Thomas, indicate that an earlier high court decision protecting same-sex marriage could come under threat.
“We all want to pass this quickly,” Schumer said. “I hope there will be 10 Republicans to support it.”
A bipartisan group of senators, led by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, is working to round up those ten GOP votes needed to overcome a filibuster and get the legislation through the 50-50 Senate.
“I think the momentum is going in the right direction,” Baldwin said after the bipartisan group met on Wednesday.
The Senate push for the historic vote — and the openness by some Republicans to back it in an election year — reflects a seismic shift on the issue since the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing gay marriage nationwide. Some 70% of U.S. adults in a June Gallup poll said same-sex unions should be valid under the law.
The bill protecting same-sex marriage cleared the House in a July vote with the support of 47 Republicans – a larger than expected number that gave the measure a boost in the Senate.
To win over more Senate Republicans, negotiators are planning to introduce amendments aimed at addressing concerns from some about “religious liberty” – the rights of religious institutions or religious business owners to oppose same-sex marriage, for example. Supporters say such religious liberty is already enshrined in law, but new language would simply make that clear.
Another proposed tweak to the bill would make clear that a marriage is between two people, an effort to ward off some far-right criticism that the legislation could endorse polygamy.
Baldwin and two of the Republicans supporting the marriage bill, Maine Sen. Susan Collins and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, said Wednesday that the group was drafting the amendments to address the concerns they’ve heard from their GOP colleagues.
“There’s no harm in doing it,” Tillis said, even though some Democrats have pointed out that those rights are already protected under law.
Collins said the amendment would “make crystal clear that it does not in any way infringe religious liberties” and allow Republicans to have input on the bill.
“I’m never confident until the roll is called but we’re making good progress,” Collins said.
The legislation would repeal the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act and require states to recognize all marriages that were legal where they were performed. The new Respect for Marriage Act would also protect interracial marriages by requiring states to recognize legal marriages regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.”
So far, three Republicans have said they will vote for the legislation and are working with Baldwin and others to pass it: Collins, Tillis and Ohio Sen. Rob Portman. A fourth GOP senator, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, has supported same-sex marriage in the past. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, who is up for reelection this year, has said he doesn’t see a “reason to oppose it” but has talked on both sides of the issue in recent weeks.
Several other Republican senators have said they are undecided or have declined to comment.
“I don’t have anything for you on that at this point,” Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey said Wednesday, when asked if he would vote for the bill.
Indicative of the political shift, many of the Republicans who are opposing the bill aren’t arguing whether same-sex marriages should be recognized by the government. They say instead that they believe the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn Obergefell.
“I don’t think that’s a pressing matter,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who is up for re-election this year. “There’s no threat to same-sex marriage in America.”
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said the effort is a “show vote” and Democrats are playing politics.
Baldwin, who is the first openly gay senator and has been working on gay rights issues since she first entered state politics in the 1980s, said she disagrees with that assessment.
“It’s not” just politics, Baldwin said. “It’s very real for a whole lot of people.”
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Associated Press writers Farnoush Amiri, Nomaan Merchant and Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.
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As updated Covid booster shots roll out across the nation, many experts are raising an eyebrow — and perhaps squinting at the label. That’s because the new doses come in capped vials that look strikingly similar to the old ones.
It’s a design decision, experts say, that could result in some people mistakenly receiving the wrong dose.
Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated booster for people 12 and up comes in vials that have a gray cap with gray labeling — the same color scheme as its original vaccine, which is still being used for people’s primary vaccinations.
Moderna’s updated booster for adults comes in vials that have a dark blue cap with gray labeling; its vaccine vials for children 6 through 11 — which contains the drugmaker’s original formulation — have the same dark blue cap. (The vaccine used for primary vaccinations for adults has a red cap.)
“The front-line health care workers are already busy; they have a lot going on,” said Dr. Ofer Levy, the director of the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. While both Pfizer and Moderna’s labels say what vaccine is inside, making the vaccine vials easy to tell apart prevents “providers from grabbing the wrong one.”
Having different colors seems like “the least error-prone solution,” he said.
Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU Langone Health in New York City, agreed.
“Color-coding is one of the most important things that can be done to cue to people which vaccine is which,” she said.
The coloring of the vials is essential because it highlights differences between these shots and “enables timely distribution,” said Dr. Katherine Poehling, a vaccine expert and pediatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in North Carolina.
This isn’t the first time labeling has sparked confusion. When Pfizer’s original vaccine was first authorized in December 2020, it came in vials labeled as containing enough doses for five immunizations. However, providers soon found that they were able to draw up six and sometimes even seven doses, leaving them unclear on whether they were allowed to administer the extra doses.
Administration errors are also a known issue. After Covid vaccines were authorized for children, there were reports of kids who were accidentally given the adult version, which contains a higher dose. Providers who administer Covid vaccines are required by law to report vaccination errors, including inadvertently administering the wrong dose, to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, or VAERS.
The color choices were raised as a point of concern during last week’s meeting of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, with some members worried that children might receive the wrong dose.
“I’ve heard of parents who’ve been very concerned about Covid vaccine safety and then have decided to vaccinate and then only to be told that they were vaccinated with a higher dose,” Dr. Matthew Daley, a senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, said during the meeting. “At some level, we run the risk of losing confidence in the program more broadly the more that that happens.”
Moderna said in a statement that it provides educational resources on its website on how to properly administer its vaccine. Pfizer did not respond to a request for comment.
The CDC director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said Tuesday during a White House Covid Response Team briefing that the agency is aware of doctors’ concerns and is actively working to educate providers and to minimize confusion caused by the caps.
The FDA did not provide a comment by publication time. However, the agency posted on its website letters from Pfizer and Moderna that were sent to health care providers that asked them “to carefully read the labels to differentiate” between the new boosters and the old ones.
Matt Blanchette, a spokesperson for CVS Health, said in statement to NBC News that its pharmacies are “accustomed to adjusting to changes in federal vaccination guidelines” and has systematic safety checks in place to ensure proper administration.
Walgreens did not respond to a request for comment.
But even with measures in place, vaccination errors with the new boosters will likely happen, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
“When you’re giving millions of doses of vaccine, as we do every day in the United States and have for years, there will be administration errors,” he said, adding that these mistakes are more likely to happen in understaffed clinics.
“If you have sufficient personnel, have someone else double-check to make sure you’ve got the right vial in hand,” he said.
Gounder, of NYU Langone Health, advised storing the different doses in different places to avoid errors.
“I think having them stored in separate places — depending on the dosage and the formulation — I think is the best you’re going to be able to do,” she said.
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MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. ("Lightspeed" or the "Company") (TSX: LSPD) (NYSE: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced its participation in the Piper Sandler Growth Frontier Conference. Unless noted, listen-only audio webcasts and replays will be accessible at the scheduled presentation time on the Company's Investor Relations website at investors.lightspeedhq.com. Details for the event are as follows:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale and provide exceptional customer experiences. The cloud solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financing and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries should set a price cap on Russian natural gas and seek a “solidarity contribution” from European oil and gas companies making extraordinary profits as the war in Ukraine drives up energy costs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
With winter approaching, the 27 EU members are struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession. Russia has already cut gas supplies partially or entirely to 13 EU countries that use the fuel to heat homes, generate electricity and run factories.
“We are facing an extraordinary situation, because Russia is an unreliable supplier but also because Russia’s actively manipulating the gas market,” von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels. “We must cut Russia’s revenues, which (President Vladimir) Putin uses to finance his atrocious war in Ukraine.”
She declined to recommend any price cap levels, saying that should be agreed during emergency talks among EU energy ministers Friday. The bloc’s executive arm is putting a raft of proposals on the table for the ministers to discuss.
Putin threatened to completely cut energy supplies to the West if it tries to cap prices of Russian exports, saying the move would violate contracts.
“In that case, we will just halt supplies if it contradicts our economic interests,” Putin said Wednesday at an economic forum in the far-eastern port city of Vladivostok. “We won’t supply any gas, oil, diesel oil or coal.”
Meanwhile, Von der Leyen said the EU’s executive Commission, which proposes EU rules and policies, noted that oil and gas companies have made “massive profits.” A European drought is fueling higher electricity demand and limiting the production of hydropower, just as Russia is wielding its energy might.
“We will therefore propose a solidarity contribution for fossil fuel companies,” von der Leyen said, urging member countries to “invest these revenues to support vulnerable households and invest in clean homegrown energy sources.”
She gave no other details. Some countries already have passed taxes on the windfall profits of energy companies.
Russian pipeline gas accounted for 40% of all imported gas into Europe before Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February but now only accounts for 9%, von der Leyen. Norway now delivers more gas to the bloc than Russia.
The commission believes the EU is prepared for the winter, with joint gas storage levels at 82%; well ahead of the 80% target that had been set for the end of October.
Also Wednesday, Austria proposed a power price cap that should ease costs for an average household of three by about 500 euros ($494) per year, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said.
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SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — An inmate at a Delaware prison attacked two correctional officers last month and has been charged with assault and other offenses, state police said Wednesday.
Korah Pitts, 22, of Penns Grove, New Jersey, attacked two correctional officers as they performed their normal duties at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on Aug. 18, Delaware State Police said in a news release. Pitts used an improvised weapon to strike the officers multiple times in the head, police said. Additional officers arrived and restrained Pitts. The officers were taken to a hospital with injuries to their heads and faces, police said.
Pitts was arrested and charged Monday with recklessly assault in a detention facility with serious injury, first-degree assault intentionally cause injury to an officer, resisting arrest, promoting prison contraband and other offenses.
Pitts, who is serving five years for robbery and a weapons offense, has been incarcerated since 2018, according to Deputy Bureau Chief of Prisons Paul G. Shavack.
Pitts was arraigned and remained in the custody of the Department of Correction on $121,600 unsecured bond.
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A landslide triggered by heavy rain in a remote part of southwestern Uganda has killed at least 15 people, according to the Uganda Red Cross.
The group reported Wednesday that most of the victims are “mothers and children,” calling the landslide in the hilly district of Kasese a disaster.
Kasese, which lies near the border with Congo, is prone to deadly mudslides during rainy seasons.
Ugandan police and other authorities didn’t immediately comment.
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MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) — Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the return of more than a dozen antiquities worth more than $4 million back to Egypt Wednesday.
In total, 16 antiquities were returned to Egypt during a repatriation ceremony attended by Egypt’s Consul General Howaida Essam Mohamed and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Acting Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel.
“Today’s repatriation shows the breadth and prevalence of antiquities trafficking networks, but thanks to the work of our dedicated prosecutors and analysts, we have made tremendous progress in cracking down on this illegal activity,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will not allow our borough to be used by dealers and traffickers to turn a profit off these stolen artifacts.”
The Manhattan DA’s office said it has been performing a multi-year, international criminal investigation into one of the world’s largest ancient art collectors and billionaire hedge fund manager, Michael Steinhardt. In total, 180 stolen antiquities were taken from Steinhardt with a value of over $70 million. The investigation resulted in a lifetime ban on having antiquities, a first-of-its-kind ban.
“Our cooperation with the New York District Attorney’s Office has been eventful and fruitful, to say the least, during the last few years,” said Mohamed. “It is safe to say that we can open an entire museum solely based on the artifacts repatriated via the support and efforts of the District Attorney of New York, and for that, we are eternally grateful.”
Nine pieces seized from Steinhardt were sent back to the people of Egypt. They were trafficked by Israeli antiquities dealers Rafi Brown and Gil Chaya. Brown would purchase antiquities from unlicensed diggers, middlemen and smugglers, according to the DA. Chaya and his then-wife would buy illegal antiquities directly from looters.
Five of these pieces were described as an Egyptian Hoard made up of gold and silver ornaments and plaques dating to 1300-1101 B.C.E. The Egyptian Hoard first showed up on the international art market in 1999, when Steinhardt paid $70,000 for them from Brown with no prior documentation.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art had a total of six items taken. Five items taken from the Met, valued at $3.1 million, came from an investigation into the Dib-Simonian trafficking network. The pieces were looted from archaeological sites in Egypt, smuggled through Germany or the Netherlands to France, and sold by the Paris-based Pierre Bergé & Associés to the Met.
According to the DA’s office, this investigation resulted in the indictment or arrest of nine people in France, including former Louvre Director Jean-Luc Martinez. Two of these pieces were the Stele of a Singer, which was sold to the Met in 2015, and Fayum Mummy Portrait, which the Met purchased in 2013.
Another piece was seized from the Met as part of an investigation into trafficker Georges Lotfi. He was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by this DA’s office in early September.
A bronze statuette called Kneeling Ruler or Priest is said to be from the 8th Century B.C.E. Lofti bought the statuette in 2005 and sold it in 2006 to the Met.
The final piece was seized as part of another ongoing investigation.
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2022 and updated its financial outlook for fiscal year 2022.
Preliminary Third Quarter 2022 Results
- Sales are expected to increase by approximately 3% in the third quarter from the year-ago period. In constant currency, sales are expected to increase by approximately 6% driven by growth in both the Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments. Both comparisons include an estimated 1% unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Company's Kitchen Basics business.
- Operating income is expected to be approximately $223 million in the third quarter compared to $265 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income is expected to be approximately $226 million compared to $272 million in the third quarter of 2021.
- Earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.79 in the third quarter, comparable to the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.65 as compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period.
- For fiscal year 2022, McCormick updated its sales, operating income, and earnings per share outlook.
Chairman and CEO's Remarks
Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman and CEO, stated, "Our third quarter sales were a record and while strong fell short of our own expectations. Our results were led by the continued growth momentum of our Flavor Solutions segment. We divested our Kitchen Basics business during the quarter which impacted our Consumer segment growth. Growth in the Consumer segment was also tempered by the moderation of elevated consumption trends that we anticipated in the second half of the year, which occurred earlier than expected. Broad pressure on consumers' cost of living from inflation has resulted in higher price elasticity than expected, although still below historical levels. We are increasing our brand marketing investments in our updated outlook and are focusing its messaging on value, which we are confident, combined with our innovation behind price pack architecture and category management initiatives, will continue to drive growth. Cooking at home remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, reinforcing our expectation that the shift in consumer demand to at-home-consumption will be sustained.
"During the third quarter, supply chain challenges continued, and supply recovery of certain constrained materials has taken longer than expected. We also continued to incur elevated costs to meet high demand in some parts of our business, while in other parts of our business, where demand has moderated, we are experiencing lower operating leverage. Across the supply chain, managing inventory levels and eliminating inefficiencies have been a focus. Overall, the normalization of our supply chain costs is taking longer than expected, pressuring gross margin. Over the coming months, we will be aggressively driving the elimination of supply chain inefficiencies.
"We remain confident that we are well positioned for the long term and will successfully navigate this dynamic global environment with our strong global portfolio and proven track record of execution."
Preliminary Third Quarter 2022 Results
Third quarter sales are expected to increase approximately 3% from the year-ago period, including an expected approximate 3% unfavorable impact from currency. Sales growth is expected to be driven by pricing actions the Company has realized, partially offset by a decline in volume and product mix, including the impact of the Kitchen Basics divestiture.
Third quarter sales are expected to grow at a constant currency three-year compounded annual growth rate of approximately 7% for the total Company off of a pre-pandemic baseline of 2019 showing the sustained momentum in the business across both the Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments.
Operating income is expected to be approximately $223 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $265 million in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding special charges, as well as transaction and integration expenses, adjusted operating income is expected to be approximately $226 million compared to $272 million in the year-ago period. This decline is a result of gross margin compression, primarily in our Flavor Solutions segment, with higher brand marketing investments also contributing.
Earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.79 in the third quarter of 2022, which is comparable to the third quarter of 2021. The net favorable impact of the gain on the sale of the Kitchen Basics business, special charges and transaction and integration expenses is expected to increase earnings per share by approximately $0.14 in the third quarter of 2022. Special charges and transaction and integration expenses lowered earnings per share by approximately $0.01 in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding these impacts, adjusted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.65 in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period. This expected decrease is projected to primarily be driven by lower adjusted operating income.
The Company has not yet completed its quarterly financial close process for the third fiscal quarter of 2022. This update does not present all necessary information for an understanding of McCormick's financial condition as of the date of this release, or its results of operations for the third quarter. As McCormick completes its quarterly financial close process and finalizes its financial statements for the quarter, it will be required to make significant judgments in a number of areas. It is possible that the Company may identify items that require adjustments to the preliminary financial information set forth above and those changes could be material. The Company intends to provide its full financial results for the third quarter on October 6, 2022. Until that time, the preliminary results described in this press release are estimates and remain subject to change based on management's ongoing review of results of the quarter and completion of its quarterly financial close process.
Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Outlook
For fiscal year 2022, McCormick updated its financial outlook to reflect its preliminary third quarter results, moderation of consumption trends earlier than expected, slower supply chain cost normalization, the divestiture of the Kitchen Basics business, and a more unfavorable impact of foreign currency rates.
The Company expects foreign currency rates in 2022 to unfavorably impact net sales by 3%, as compared to 2% in its previous financial outlook, and continues to expect adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share to be impacted unfavorably by 2%.
The Company expects 2022 sales to range from comparable to 2021 to an increase of 2%, which in constant currency is sales growth of 3% to 5%. These comparisons include an unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Company's Kitchen Basics business. The Company previously expected to grow sales 3% to 5%, or 5% to 7% in constant currency.
McCormick is projecting 2022 gross profit margin to be 330 to 280 basis points lower than 2021. In 2021, $11 million of special charges and transaction and integration expenses lowered the Company's gross margin. Excluding this impact, the Company is projecting 2022 gross profit margin to be 350 to 300 basis points lower than 2021, primarily driven by the Company's Flavor Solutions segment. This projection includes the Company's reaffirmation of its previous expectation of an increase in cost inflation in the high teens.
Operating income in 2022 is expected to decline 10% to 8% from $1.02 billion in 2021. The Company expects approximately $46 million of special charges in 2022 that relate to previously approved organization and streamlining actions as well as integration expenses related to the FONA acquisition of approximately $2 million in 2022. Excluding the impact of special charges and transaction and integration expenses in 2022 and 2021, the Company projects adjusted operating income to decline 13% to 11%, which in constant currency is 11% to 9%. The revised guidance is driven by the updated sales and adjusted gross margin outlooks as well as a higher level of brand marketing investments, which is now projected to be a low single digit increase compared to 2021. The Company's projection also includes reaffirmation of its previous expectation of approximately $85 million of cost savings led by the Company's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program. The Company previously expected adjusted operating income to range from comparable to an increase of 2%, or 2% to 4% in constant currency.
McCormick projects earnings per share to be in the range of $2.64 to $2.69, compared to $2.80 in 2021. The Company expects the net favorable impact of the gain on the sale of the Kitchen Basics business, special charges and transaction and integration expenses to increase earnings per share by approximately $0.01 in 2022. Excluding these impacts, the Company projects 2022 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.63 to $2.68, as compared to previously reported guidance of $3.03 to $3.08 and adjusted earnings per share of $3.05 in 2021. The revised guidance is driven by the updated adjusted operating income outlook and includes an approximate $0.02 unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Kitchen Basics business.
McCormick will report its full third quarter 2022 financial results and conduct a related conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables below include financial measures of adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These represent non-GAAP financial measures which are prepared as a complement to our financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. These financial measures exclude the impact, as applicable, of the following:
Special charges – In our consolidated income statement, we include a separate line item captioned "Special charges" in arriving at our consolidated operating income. Special charges consist of expenses associated with certain actions undertaken by the Company to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes, and improve our competitiveness and are of such significance in terms of both up-front costs and organizational/structural impact to require advance approval by our Management Committee. Upon presentation of any such proposed action (including details with respect to estimated costs, which generally consist principally of employee severance and related benefits, together with ancillary costs associated with the action that may include a non-cash component or a component which relates to inventory adjustments that are included in cost of goods sold; impacted employees or operations; expected timing; and expected savings) to the Management Committee and the Committee's advance approval, expenses associated with the approved action are classified as special charges upon recognition and monitored on an ongoing basis through completion.
Transaction and integration expenses associated with the Cholula and FONA acquisitions – We exclude certain costs associated with our acquisitions of Cholula and FONA in November and December 2020, respectively, and their subsequent integration into the Company. Such costs, which we refer to as "Transaction and integration expenses", include transaction costs associated with each acquisition, as well as integration costs following the respective acquisition, including the impact of the acquisition date fair value adjustment for inventories, together with the impact of discrete tax items, if any, directly related to each acquisition.
Income from sale of unconsolidated operations – We exclude the gain realized upon our sale of an unconsolidated operation that occurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The sale of our 26% interest in Eastern Condiments Private Ltd resulted in a gain of $13.4 million, net of tax of $5.7 million. The gain is included in Income from unconsolidated operations in our consolidated income statement for the year ended November 30, 2021.
Gain on sale of Kitchen Basics - We exclude the expected gain realized upon our sale of the Kitchen Basics business in August 2022. For the three months ended August 31, 2022, we expect a gain, after tax, associated with the sale of approximately $40 million.
We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are important. The exclusion of the items noted above provides additional information that enables enhanced comparisons to prior periods and, accordingly, facilitates the development of future projections and earnings growth prospects. This information is also used by management to measure the profitability of our ongoing operations and analyze our business performance and trends.
These non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but they should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because other companies may not calculate them in the same manner that we do. We intend to continue to provide these non-GAAP financial measures as part of our future earnings discussions and, therefore, the inclusion of these non-GAAP financial measures will provide consistency in our financial reporting. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the related GAAP financial measures is provided below (expected amounts for the three months ended August 31, 2022):
Because we are a multi-national company, we are subject to variability of our reported U.S. dollar results due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Those changes have been volatile over the past several years. The exclusion of the effects of foreign currency exchange, or what we refer to as amounts expressed "on a constant currency basis", is a non-GAAP measure. We believe that this non-GAAP measure provides additional information that enables enhanced comparison to prior periods excluding the translation effects of changes in rates of foreign currency exchange and provides additional insight into the underlying performance of our operations located outside of the U.S. It should be noted that our presentation herein of amounts and percentage changes on a constant currency basis does not exclude the impact of foreign currency transaction gains and losses (that is, the impact of transactions denominated in other than the local currency of any of our subsidiaries in their local currency reported results).
Percentage changes in sales expressed on a constant currency basis are presented excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange. To present this information for historical periods, current period results for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the comparative year, rather than at the actual average exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year. As a result, the foreign currency impact is equal to the expected current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the comparative year. The following provides our expected increase in sales for the third quarter of 2022.
To present "constant currency" information for the fiscal year 2022 projection, projected sales and adjusted operating income for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the company's budgeted exchange rates for 2022 and are compared to the 2021 results, translated into U.S. dollars using the same 2022 budgeted exchange rates, rather than at the average actual exchange rates in effect during fiscal year 2021.
The following provides a reconciliation of our estimated earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for 2022 and actual results for 2021:
Live Webcast
As previously announced, McCormick will be participating in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 8, 2022, at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time. Representing McCormick will be Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman & CEO; Brendan Foley, President & COO; and Mike Smith, Executive Vice President & CFO. A live audio webcast of the session will be available on the McCormick website ir.mccormick.com. If you are unable to listen to the live webcast, the event will be archived on ir.mccormick.com.
As a reminder, McCormick is scheduled to conduct a conference call and webcast of its third quarter 2022 financial results on October 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman & CEO; Mike Smith, Executive Vice President & CFO; Brendan Foley, President & COO; and Kasey Jenkins, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Vice President, Investor Relations will be hosting the call.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this release, including statements concerning expected performance, such as those relating to net sales, operating income, gross margin, earnings, cost savings, transaction and integration expenses, special charges, acquisitions, brand marketing support, volume and product mix, income tax expense and the impact of foreign currency rates are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "believe" and "plan." These statements may relate to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, suppliers, consumers, customers, and employees; disruptions or inefficiencies in the supply chain; the expected results of operations of businesses acquired by the company, including the acquisitions of Cholula and FONA; the expected impact of the inflationary cost environment, including commodity, packaging materials and transportation costs on our business; the expected impact of pricing actions on the company's results of operations and gross margins; the expected impact of factors affecting our supply chain, including transportation capacity, labor shortages, and absenteeism; the expected impact of productivity improvements, including those associated with our Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program and global enablement initiative; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the potential for broader economic disruption; expected working capital improvements; expectations regarding growth potential in various geographies and markets, including the impact from customer, channel, category, and e-commerce expansion; expected trends in net sales and earnings performance and other financial measures; the expected timing and costs of implementing our business transformation initiative, which includes the implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; the expected impact of accounting pronouncements; the expectations of pension and postretirement plan contributions and anticipated charges associated with those plans; the holding period and market risks associated with financial instruments; the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations; the adequacy of internally generated funds and existing sources of liquidity, such as the availability of bank financing; the anticipated sufficiency of future cash flows to enable the payments of interest and repayment of short- and long-term debt as well as quarterly dividends and the ability to issue additional debt securities; and expectations regarding purchasing shares of McCormick's common stock under the existing repurchase authorization.
These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Results may be materially affected by factors such as: the company's ability to drive revenue growth; the company's ability to increase pricing to offset, or partially offset, inflationary pressures on the cost of our products; damage to the company's reputation or brand name; loss of brand relevance; increased private label use; product quality, labeling, or safety concerns; negative publicity about our products; actions by, and the financial condition of, competitors and customers; the longevity of mutually beneficial relationships with our large customers; the ability to identify, interpret and react to changes in consumer preference and demand; business interruptions due to natural disasters, unexpected events or public health crises, including COVID-19; issues affecting the company's supply chain and procurement of raw materials, including fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw and packaging materials; labor shortage, turnover and labor cost increases; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the potential for broader economic disruption; government regulation, and changes in legal and regulatory requirements and enforcement practices; the lack of successful acquisition and integration of new businesses; global economic and financial conditions generally, availability of financing, interest and inflation rates, and the imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other similar restrictions; foreign currency fluctuations; the effects of increased level of debt service following the Cholula and FONA acquisitions as well as the effects that such increased debt service may have on the company's ability to borrow or the cost of any such additional borrowing, our credit rating, and our ability to react to certain economic and industry conditions; risks associated with the phase-out of LIBOR; impairments of indefinite-lived intangible assets; assumptions we have made regarding the investment return on retirement plan assets, and the costs associated with pension obligations; the stability of credit and capital markets; risks associated with the company's information technology systems, including the threat of data breaches and cyber-attacks; the company's inability to successfully implement our business transformation initiative; fundamental changes in tax laws; including interpretations and assumptions we have made, and guidance that may be issued, and volatility in our effective tax rate; climate change; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters; infringement of intellectual property rights, and those of customers; litigation, legal and administrative proceedings; the company's inability to achieve expected and/or needed cost savings or margin improvements; negative employee relations; and other risks described in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has acquired a previously unknown ancient papyrus bearing a Hebrew inscription dated to around 2,700 years ago that had long been in possession of a Montana resident, the country’s antiquities authority said Wednesday.
The scrap of papyrus — scarcely larger than a postage stamp with four lines of angular script — is one of just a few from the region in the Late Iron Age, archaeologists said. The Israel Antiquities Authority said it authenticated its age using radiocarbon dating, which corresponded with the age of the text’s writing style.
Joe Uziel, director of the Judean desert scrolls unit, said the matching radiocarbon date and paleographic style makes him “very certain” that it is not a modern forgery.
The papyrus, which bears the Biblical name Ishmael, was likely looted sometime in the last century from a cave in the Judean Desert, he said.
Its provenance and journey from the desert to Montana six decades ago and now to Jerusalem remain nebulous.
The antiquities authority declined to name the Montana resident but said the man’s mother obtained the artifact during a visit to what was then Jordanian-occupied east Jerusalem in 1965 and brought it to the United States.
Jordanian law that was in force at the time severely restricted the sale of antiquities and prohibited the export of artifacts without a permit from the minister of antiquities. It wasn’t clear whether the woman possessed such authorization.
Numerous scroll fragments from the arid region near the Dead Sea that have emerged on the antiquities market in recent years, including several at Washington’s Museum of the Bible, have proven to be forgeries.
The antiquities authority showed the papyrus to the press at its labs in Jerusalem alongside two other ancient Hebrew fragments it holds — one found in a cave near the Dead Sea in the 1950s and a second that was seized from the antiquities black market in 2016 and believed to have been looted from a cave.
Eitan Klein, head of the Israeli antiquities’ theft prevention unit, said the Montana man’s mother may have either purchased the object from Khalil Iskander Shahin — a Bethlehem-based antiquities dealer better known as “Kando,” who traded in many of the originally discovered Dead Sea Scrolls — or may have been given the papyrus by the curator of the Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem.
How Shahin or the curator, both of whom have since died, obtained the papyrus remains uncertain.
The unidentified Montana man inherited the papyrus after his mother’s death. An Israeli academic noticed a photo of this previously undocumented text in a colleague’s unpublished papers and notified Klein, who tracked down the owner, the antiquities authority said.
Klein said the man was invited to Jerusalem in 2019 and the sides came to an unspecified “arrangement” whereby the papyrus was given to the Israeli authorities.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A music writer who spent decades raising awareness about sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly won’t be required to testify at the R&B singer’s federal trial on child pornography and trial-fixing charges, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Lawyers for Jim DeRogatis, who in 2019 released the book “Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly,” invoked legal protections for the press in a Tuesday filing asking U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber to quash a defense subpoena that DeRogatis testify this week.
DeRogatis was a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times in the early 2000s when he anonymously received a videotape that he gave to police and that was central to Kelly’s child pornography trial in 2008 in state court. Prosecutors now allege that Kelly paid off the girl in that tape so she would not testify at that trial, in which he was acquitted.
Lawyers for Kelly’s former business manager, Derrel McDavid, who with Kelly is charged with a conspiracy to rig that trial, subpoenaed DeRogatis to testify. McDavid lawyer Beau Brindley told the judge Wednesday that his sole question for DeRogatis would be whether the physical video DeRogatis received two decades ago is the same one entered as evidence at the current trial.
Kelly’s lawyers also would have been able to question DeRogatis.
The defense previously raised questions about who handled the video evidence against Kelly, whether the footage was originals or copies, and whether the videos could have been tampered with. Knowing the chain of custody of evidence is key to establishing its authenticity.
But Leinenweber said the authenticity of the video evidence was established, including through testimony from investigators who received footage from DeRogatis and from Kelly accusers who appeared in videos prosecutor alleged the R&B star recorded.
“I don’t see any basis to call Mr. DeRogatis,” said the judge, who told the co-host of the public radio show “Sound Opinions” that he could leave the courtroom.
Kelly also faces charges of enticing minors for sex. Both McDavid and Kelly also face pornography charges.
Kelly, who is known for his smash hit “I Believe I Can Fly” and for sex-infused songs such as “Bump n’ Grind,” sold millions of albums even after abuse allegations began circulating in the 1990s. Widespread outrage emerged only after the #MeToo reckoning and the 2019 docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Prosecutors at the federal trial in Kelly’s hometown rested last week and the defense could wrap up by the end of this week. This trial follows a separate federal one in New York, where Kelly, 55, was sentenced to 30 years in June.
DeRogatis took the stand at Kelly’s 2008 state trial, but refused to answer questions, citing an Illinois law that shields reporters’ rights, as well the U.S. Constitution’s free press rights and right against self-incrimination.
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George Clooney, Julia Roberts reunite for their first rom-com together
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LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oscar winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen in "Ticket to Paradise", their first romantic comedy together, portraying a bickering divorced couple.
The duo play David and Georgia, who put their differences aside and join forces to stop their daughter Lily from marrying someone she has recently met on a graduation trip to Bali.
Not wanting her to make the same mistake they believe they made 25 years earlier, they travel to the island to disrupt the nuptials.
Directed by Ol Parker, the film is the fifth Roberts and Clooney have starred in together.
"It was fun... We enjoyed it because we got to be snarky with each other. We thought that was funny," Clooney told reporters at the movie's world premiere in London on Wednesday.
"We also thought it was kind of a nice time to do something light, (we've) kind of all been through it a little bit, all of us together as a human race, and so we thought it'd be fun."
Roberts is known for a string of romantic comedies in 1980s and 1990s, from "Pretty Woman" to "Notting Hill", while Clooney's last romantic comedy was "One Fine Day" in 1996.
"It's nerve wracking at first when you hear their names," Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Lily, said on having the two Hollywood stars play her parents.
"And then when you meet them, all of that kind of nervousness goes away and then you're able to see them just as people."
Set among lush scenery, the film plenty of scenes in which David and Georgia exchange snide comments before slowly starting to tolerate each other again. One scene shows the two drunkenly dancing in a club much to the embarrassment of their daughter.
"Ol was just like, do what you want, don't hurt each other and stay in the room," Roberts said. "No one can get hurt," added Clooney. "Just your eyes."
"Ticket to Paradise", which also stars Billie Lourd, Maxime Bouttier and Lucas Bravo, begins its global cinema roll-out on Sept. 12. (Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by David Gregorio)
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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries should set a price cap on Russian natural gas and seek a “solidarity contribution” from European oil and gas companies making extraordinary profits as the war in Ukraine drives up energy costs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
With winter approaching, the 27 EU members are struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession. Russia has already cut gas supplies partially or entirely to 13 EU countries that use the fuel to heat homes, generate electricity and run factories.
“We are facing an extraordinary situation, because Russia is an unreliable supplier but also because Russia’s actively manipulating the gas market,” von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels. “We must cut Russia’s revenues, which (President Vladimir) Putin uses to finance his atrocious war in Ukraine.”
She declined to recommend any price cap levels, saying that should be agreed during emergency talks among EU energy ministers Friday. The bloc’s executive arm is putting a raft of proposals on the table for the ministers to discuss.
Putin threatened to completely cut energy supplies to the West if it tries to cap prices of Russian exports, saying the move would violate contracts.
“In that case, we will just halt supplies if it contradicts our economic interests,” Putin said Wednesday at an economic forum in the far-eastern port city of Vladivostok. “We won’t supply any gas, oil, diesel oil or coal.”
Meanwhile, Von der Leyen said the EU’s executive Commission, which proposes EU rules and policies, noted that oil and gas companies have made “massive profits.” A European drought is fueling higher electricity demand and limiting the production of hydropower, just as Russia is wielding its energy might.
“We will therefore propose a solidarity contribution for fossil fuel companies,” von der Leyen said, urging member countries to “invest these revenues to support vulnerable households and invest in clean homegrown energy sources.”
She gave no other details. Some countries already have passed taxes on the windfall profits of energy companies.
Russian pipeline gas accounted for 40% of all imported gas into Europe before Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February but now only accounts for 9%, von der Leyen. Norway now delivers more gas to the bloc than Russia.
The commission believes the EU is prepared for the winter, with joint gas storage levels at 82%; well ahead of the 80% target that had been set for the end of October.
Also Wednesday, Austria proposed a power price cap that should ease costs for an average household of three by about 500 euros ($494) per year, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A judge on Wednesday sentenced a former Puerto Rico legislator to more than four years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to bribery as part of a kickback scheme.
Nelson del Valle Colón, who was elected to Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives in 2004 and 2016, also was ordered to pay $190,000 in restitution.
He was accused of hiring two women to work in his office and demanding biweekly kickbacks from them ranging from about $500 to $1,300 for more than three years in exchange for their employment and salaries.
The two women have pleaded guilty and are scheduled to be sentenced later this month.
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Longtime NPR foreign correspondent Anne Garrels has died. She was known for her brave work covering war zones and conflicts around the world.
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Longtime NPR foreign correspondent Anne Garrels has died. She was known for her brave work covering war zones and conflicts around the world.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Californians stepped up their water conservation in July, using 10.4% less than two years ago as the state struggles with a years-long drought, state water officials said Wednesday.
July marks the first full month that new conservation rules like a ban on watering decorative grass were in effect, which state water officials said helped make a difference. Water use started to trend down in June after a bump in April and May.
Still, conservation over the past year is still far below the 15% drop Gov. Gavin Newsom requested in summer 2021 as the state fought to maintain critical water supplies in anticipation of a drier year ahead. Statewide, water use is down since then by just 3.4% compared with 2020, the year Newsom is measuring against.
The State Water Resources Control Board reported the monthly numbers, based on data from urban water suppliers.
“Last summer the savings numbers were slow to ramp up because the governor's call had just gone into effect. But the most recent numbers show how far we've come," said Marielle Rhodeiro, a research data specialist with the board. "We can see some achievements — quite heartening."
Much of California remains gripped by a severe drought, with many counties throughout the hot, dry Central Valley in exceptional drought, the highest category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Meanwhile, the board's monthly report came as a heat wave that has lasted longer than a week blankets the state, forcing unprecedented power demands. It's not yet clear how the abnormally hot September temperatures will change water use for the month.
Residents on average used 104 gallons per day in July, 12 gallons per day less than a year ago. It was the lowest July water use since mandatory restrictions in July 2015, when usage dropped to 98 gallons per person per day.
“What a ride it's been,” said the board's chairman, E. Joaquin Esquivel.
“We know that we need to keep the momentum going,” he added later, warning that the state seems likely to face another winter with below-average precipitation.
Three of the state's 10 water regions exceeded 15% savings, Rhodeiro said, with the North Coast region “completely blowing it out of the water” with 28.5% less water usage over 2020. The San Francisco Bay region used 17.3% less, and the South Lahontan region that includes numerous mountain ranges used about 16% less.
Water use decreased early last winter after a series of storms, but it soared through March when the rains stopped and led to the driest first quarter on record. Newsom doubled down with a $100 million advertising campaign urging water conservation.
The state’s main reservoirs are well below their historic averages despite some late April storms. They largely depend on snow melt that flows downstream from the Sierra Nevada. But the statewide snowpack was at just 27% of its historic average as of April 1.
Lake Shasta, the state's largest, and Lake Oroville, the second largest, both were a little over one-third of their capacity. Shasta was at less than 60% of its average for this time of year and Oroville at 64% of average.
“Things are in general significantly below historic averages," Eric Ekdahl, deputy director for water rights, told the water board. "That trend is continuing, and there’s no clear precipitation on the horizon, with maybe the exception of Southern California, which may see some tropical moisture toward the end of the week.”
Urban water use accounts for a relatively small percentage of California’s overall water use, compared to agriculture. But state and federal officials also have reduced agricultural water allocations to zero in some places.
The state has declared drought emergencies for 11 communities where it is providing bottled or hauled water to more than 2,700 people. There are drought warnings for another 35 communities that are receiving funding to help them deal with the drought. Drought watches are in place for 2,018 communities that could be in danger of water shortages in the next year. The worst-hit areas are concentrated in the San Joaquin Valley and Russian River drainage.
Meanwhile, about 4 million people in parts of Los Angeles County were banned from outdoor watering for 15 days so that workers can repair a major pipeline that delivers Colorado River water to seven cities and four local water districts.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that data from studies of Verzenio® (abemaciclib) and Retevmo® (selpercatinib) will be presented at the 2022 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, to be held September 9-13, 2022.
Presentation Highlights
Verzenio (abemaciclib)
Lilly will present interim overall survival results from the double-blind, randomized Phase 3 MONARCH 3 study of Verzenio in hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) advanced breast cancer as well as final overall survival results from the Phase 2 monarcHER study in HR+, HER2+ advanced breast cancer.
Retevmo (selpercatinib)
Lilly will present longer-term follow-up data for patients with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) and data on the continuation of Retevmo beyond progression in patients with rearranged during transfection (RET) fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the Retevmo LIBRETTO-001 trial.
A list of the presentations, along with their viewing details, is shared below.
About Verzenio® (abemaciclib)
Verzenio® (abemaciclib) is a targeted treatment known as a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Verzenio is a nonchemotherapy oral tablet.
Verzenio works inside the cell to block CDK4/6 activity and help stop the growth of cancer cells so that they may eventually die (based on preclinical studies). Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDK)4/6 are activated by binding to D-cyclins. In estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer cell lines, cyclin D1 and CDK4/6 promote phosphorylation of the retinoblastoma protein (Rb), cell cycle progression and cell proliferation.
In vitro, continuous exposure to Verzenio inhibited Rb phosphorylation and blocked progression from G1 to S phase of the cell cycle, resulting in senescence and apoptosis (cell death). Preclinically, Verzenio dosed daily without interruption resulted in reduction of tumor size. Inhibiting CDK4/6 in healthy cells can result in side effects, some of which may be serious. Clinical evidence also suggests that Verzenio crosses the blood-brain barrier. In patients with advanced cancer, including breast cancer, concentrations of Verzenio and its active metabolites (M2 and M20) in cerebrospinal fluid are comparable to unbound plasma concentrations.
Verzenio is Lilly's first solid oral dosage form to be made using a faster, more efficient process known as continuous manufacturing. Continuous manufacturing is a new and advanced type of manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry, and Lilly is one of the first companies to use this technology.
INDICATIONS FOR VERZENIO®
Verzenio® (abemaciclib) in combination with endocrine therapy (ET) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-), node-positive, early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence and a Ki-67 score of ≥20%, as determined by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved test.
Verzenio is also indicated for the treatment of HR+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer:
- In combination with ET (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with HR+, HER2-, node-positive, EBC at high risk of recurrence and a Ki-67 score ≥20% as determined by an FDA-approved test
- In combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial ET for the treatment of postmenopausal women, and men, with HR+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer
- In combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with HR+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following ET
- As monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with HR+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following ET and prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting
About Retevmo® (selpercatinib)
Retevmo® (selpercatinib, formerly known as LOXO-292) (pronounced reh-TEHV-moh) is a selective and potent rearranged during transfection (RET) kinase inhibitor. Retevmo may affect both tumor cells and healthy cells, which can result in side effects. RET-driver alterations are predominantly mutually exclusive from other oncogenic drivers. Retevmo is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved oral prescription medicine, 120 mg or 160 mg dependent on weight (<50 kg or ≥50 kg, respectively), taken twice daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Continued approval may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
INDICATIONS FOR RETEVMO®
Retevmo® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with advanced or metastatic RET-mutant medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) who require systemic therapy or with advanced or metastatic RET fusion-positive thyroid cancer who require systemic therapy and are radioactive iodine-refractory (if radioactive iodine is appropriate). Retevmo was approved under the FDA's Accelerated Approval regulations based on the LIBRETTO-001 Phase 1/2 trial's endpoints of overall response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DoR).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VERZENIO (abemaciclib)
Severe diarrhea associated with dehydration and infection occurred in patients treated with Verzenio. Across four clinical trials in 3691 patients, diarrhea occurred in 81 to 90% of patients who received Verzenio. Grade 3 diarrhea occurred in 8 to 20% of patients receiving Verzenio. Most patients experienced diarrhea during the first month of Verzenio treatment. The median time to onset of the first diarrhea event ranged from 6 to 8 days; and the median duration of Grade 2 and Grade 3 diarrhea ranged from 6 to 11 days and 5 to 8 days, respectively. Across trials, 19 to 26% of patients with diarrhea required a Verzenio dose interruption and 13 to 23% required a dose reduction.
Instruct patients to start antidiarrheal therapy, such as loperamide, at the first sign of loose stools, increase oral fluids, and notify their healthcare provider for further instructions and appropriate follow-up. For Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea, or diarrhea that requires hospitalization, discontinue Verzenio until toxicity resolves to ≤Grade 1, and then resume Verzenio at the next lower dose.
Neutropenia, including febrile neutropenia and fatal neutropenic sepsis, occurred in patients treated with Verzenio. Across four clinical trials in 3691 patients, neutropenia occurred in 37 to 46% of patients receiving Verzenio. A Grade ≥3 decrease in neutrophil count (based on laboratory findings) occurred in 19 to 32% of patients receiving Verzenio. Across trials, the median time to first episode of Grade ≥3 neutropenia ranged from 29 to 33 days, and the median duration of Grade ≥3 neutropenia ranged from 11 to 16 days. Febrile neutropenia has been reported in <1% of patients exposed to Verzenio across trials. Two deaths due to neutropenic sepsis were observed in MONARCH 2. Inform patients to promptly report any episodes of fever to their healthcare provider.
Monitor complete blood counts prior to the start of Verzenio therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia.
Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with Verzenio and other CDK4/6 inhibitors. In Verzenio-treated patients in EBC (monarchE), 3% of patients experienced ILD or pneumonitis of any grade: 0.4% were Grade 3 or 4 and there was one fatality (0.1%). In Verzenio-treated patients in MBC (MONARCH 1, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3), 3.3% of Verzenio-treated patients had ILD or pneumonitis of any grade: 0.6% had Grade 3 or 4, and 0.4% had fatal outcomes. Additional cases of ILD or pneumonitis have been observed in the postmarketing setting, with fatalities reported.
Monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD or pneumonitis. Symptoms may include hypoxia, cough, dyspnea, or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Infectious, neoplastic, and other causes for such symptoms should be excluded by means of appropriate investigations. Dose interruption or dose reduction is recommended in patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2 ILD or pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue Verzenio in all patients with Grade 3 or 4 ILD or pneumonitis.
Grade ≥3 increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (2 to 6%) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (2 to 3%) were reported in patients receiving Verzenio. Across three clinical trials in 3559 patients (monarchE, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3), the median time to onset of Grade ≥3 ALT increases ranged from 57 to 87 days and the median time to resolution to Grade <3 was 13 to 14 days. The median time to onset of Grade ≥3 AST increases ranged from 71 to 185 days and the median time to resolution to Grade <3 ranged from 11 to 15 days.
Monitor liver function tests (LFTs) prior to the start of Verzenio therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, dose discontinuation, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2, or any Grade 3 or 4 hepatic transaminase elevation.
Venous thromboembolic events (VTE) were reported in 2 to 5% of patients across three clinical trials in 3559 patients treated with Verzenio (monarchE, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3). VTE included deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, pelvic venous thrombosis, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, subclavian and axillary vein thrombosis, and inferior vena cava thrombosis. In clinical trials, deaths due to VTE have been reported in patients treated with Verzenio.
Verzenio has not been studied in patients with early breast cancer who had a history of VTE. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and treat as medically appropriate. Dose interruption is recommended for EBC patients with any grade VTE and for MBC patients with a Grade 3 or 4 VTE.
Verzenio can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman, based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action. In animal reproduction studies, administration of abemaciclib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis caused teratogenicity and decreased fetal weight at maternal exposures that were similar to the human clinical exposure based on area under the curve (AUC) at the maximum recommended human dose. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Verzenio and for 3 weeks after the last dose. Based on findings in animals, Verzenio may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential. There are no data on the presence of Verzenio in human milk or its effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Advise lactating women not to breastfeed during Verzenio treatment and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants.
The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in monarchE for Verzenio plus tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor vs tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (84% vs 9%), infections (51% vs 39%), neutropenia (46% vs 6%), fatigue (41% vs 18%), leukopenia (38% vs 7%), nausea (30% vs 9%), anemia (24% vs 4%), headache (20% vs 15%), vomiting (18% vs 4.6%), stomatitis (14% vs 5%), lymphopenia (14% vs 3%), thrombocytopenia (13% vs 2%), decreased appetite (12% vs 2.4%), ALT increased (12% vs 6%), AST increased (12% vs 5%), dizziness (11% vs 7%), rash (11% vs 4.5%), and alopecia (11% vs 2.7 %).
The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reaction that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor arm of monarchE were neutropenia (19.6% vs 1%), leukopenia (11% vs <1%), diarrhea (8% vs 0.2%), and lymphopenia (5% vs <1%).
Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for monarchE in ≥10% for Verzenio plus tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (99% vs 91%; .5% vs <.1%), decreased white blood cells (89% vs 28%; 19.1% vs 1.1%), decreased neutrophil count (84% vs 23%; 18.7% vs 1.9%), anemia (68% vs 17%; 1% vs .1%), decreased lymphocyte count (59% vs 24%; 13.2 % vs 2.5%), decreased platelet count (37% vs 10%; .9% vs .2%), increased ALT (37% vs 24%; 2.6% vs 1.2%), increased AST (31% vs 18%; 1.6% vs .9%), and hypokalemia (11% vs 3.8%; 1.3% vs 0.2%).
The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 3 for Verzenio plus anastrozole or letrozole vs anastrozole or letrozole, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (81% vs 30%), fatigue (40% vs 32%), neutropenia (41% vs 2%), infections (39% vs 29%), nausea (39% vs 20%), abdominal pain (29% vs 12%), vomiting (28% vs 12%), anemia (28% vs 5%), alopecia (27% vs 11%), decreased appetite (24% vs 9%), leukopenia (21% vs 2%), creatinine increased (19% vs 4%), constipation (16% vs 12%), ALT increased (16% vs 7%), AST increased (15% vs 7%), rash (14% vs 5%), pruritus (13% vs 9%), cough (13% vs 9%), dyspnea (12% vs 6%), dizziness (11% vs 9%), weight decreased (10% vs 3.1%), influenza-like illness (10% vs 8%), and thrombocytopenia (10% vs 2%).
The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the placebo arm of MONARCH 3 were neutropenia (22% vs 1%), diarrhea (9% vs 1.2%), leukopenia (7% vs <1%)), increased ALT (6% vs 2%), and anemia (6% vs 1%).
Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 3 in ≥10% for Verzenio plus anastrozole or letrozole with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (98% vs 84%; 2.2% vs 0%), decreased white blood cells (82% vs 27%; 13% vs 0.6%), anemia (82% vs 28%; 1.6% vs 0%), decreased neutrophil count (80% vs 21%; 21.9% vs 2.6%), decreased lymphocyte count (53% vs 26%; 7.6% vs 1.9%), decreased platelet count (36% vs 12%; 1.9% vs 0.6%), increased ALT (48% vs 25%; 6.6% vs 1.9%), and increased AST (37% vs 23%; 3.8% vs 0.6%).
The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 2 for Verzenio plus fulvestrant vs fulvestrant, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (86% vs 25%), neutropenia (46% vs 4%), fatigue (46% vs 32%), nausea (45% vs 23%), infections (43% vs 25%), abdominal pain (35% vs 16%), anemia (29% vs 4%), leukopenia (28% vs 2%), decreased appetite (27% vs 12%), vomiting (26% vs 10%), headache (20% vs 15%), dysgeusia (18% vs 2.7%), thrombocytopenia (16% vs 3%), alopecia (16% vs 1.8%), stomatitis (15% vs 10%), ALT increased (13% vs 5%), pruritus (13% vs 6%), cough (13% vs 11%), dizziness (12% vs 6%), AST increased (12% vs 7%), peripheral edema (12% vs 7%), creatinine increased (12% vs <1%), rash (11% vs 4.5%), pyrexia (11% vs 6%), and weight decreased (10% vs 2.2%).
The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the placebo arm of MONARCH 2 were neutropenia (25% vs 1%), diarrhea (13% vs 0.4%), leukopenia (9% vs 0%), anemia (7% vs 1%), and infections (5.7% vs 3.5%).
Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 2 in ≥10% for Verzenio plus fulvestrant with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (98% vs 74%; 1.2% vs 0%), decreased white blood cells (90% vs 33%; 23.7% vs .9%), decreased neutrophil count (87% vs 30%; 32.5% vs 4.2%), anemia (84% vs 34%; 2.6% vs .5%), decreased lymphocyte count (63% vs 32%; 12.2% vs 1.8%), decreased platelet count (53% vs 15%; 2.1% vs 0%), increased ALT (41% vs 32%; 4.6% vs 1.4%), and increased AST (37% vs 25%; 3.9% vs 4.2%).
The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were diarrhea (90%), fatigue (65%), nausea (64%), decreased appetite (45%), abdominal pain (39%), neutropenia (37%), vomiting (35%), infections (31%), anemia (25%), thrombocytopenia (20%), headache (20%), cough (19%), constipation (17%), leukopenia (17%), arthralgia (15%), dry mouth (14%), weight decreased (14%), stomatitis (14%), creatinine increased (13%), alopecia (12%), dysgeusia (12%), pyrexia (11%), dizziness (11%), and dehydration (10%).
The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions from MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were diarrhea (20%), neutropenia (24%), fatigue (13%), and leukopenia (5%).
Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were increased serum creatinine (99%; .8%), decreased white blood cells (91%; 28%), decreased neutrophil count (88%; 26.6%), anemia (69%; 0%), decreased lymphocyte count (42%; 13.8%), decreased platelet count (41%; 2.3%), increased ALT (31%; 3.1%), and increased AST (30%; 3.8%).
Strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased the exposure of abemaciclib plus its active metabolites to a clinically meaningful extent and may lead to increased toxicity. Avoid concomitant use of ketoconazole. Ketoconazole is predicted to increase the AUC of abemaciclib by up to 16-fold. In patients with recommended starting doses of 200 mg twice daily or 150 mg twice daily, reduce the Verzenio dose to 100 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors other than ketoconazole. In patients who have had a dose reduction to 100 mg twice daily due to adverse reactions, further reduce the Verzenio dose to 50 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors. If a patient taking Verzenio discontinues a strong CYP3A inhibitor, increase the Verzenio dose (after 3 to 5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to the dose that was used before starting the inhibitor. With concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors, monitor for adverse reactions and consider reducing the Verzenio dose in 50 mg decrements. Patients should avoid grapefruit products.
Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers and consider alternative agents. Coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decreased the plasma concentrations of abemaciclib plus its active metabolites and may lead to reduced activity.
With severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C), reduce the Verzenio dosing frequency to once daily. The pharmacokinetics of Verzenio in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min), end stage renal disease, or in patients on dialysis is unknown. No dosage adjustments are necessary in patients with mild or moderate hepatic (Child-Pugh A or B) and/or renal impairment (CLcr ≥30-89 mL/min).
Please see full Prescribing Information for Verzenio.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RETEVMO® (selpercatinib)
Hepatotoxicity: Serious hepatic adverse reactions occurred in 2.6% of patients treated with Retevmo. Increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) occurred in 51% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 events in 8% and increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) occurred in 45% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 events in 9%. The median time to first onset for increased AST was 4.1 weeks (range: 5 days to 2 years) and increased ALT was 4.1 weeks (range: 6 days to 1.5 years). Monitor ALT and AST prior to initiating Retevmo, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months, then monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on the severity.
Hypertension occurred in 35% of patients, including Grade 3 hypertension in 17% and Grade 4 in one (0.1%) patient. Overall, 4.6% had their dose interrupted and 1.3% had their dose reduced for hypertension. Treatment-emergent hypertension was most commonly managed with anti-hypertension medications. Do not initiate Retevmo in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Optimize blood pressure prior to initiating Retevmo. Monitor blood pressure after 1 week, at least monthly thereafter, and as clinically indicated. Initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as appropriate. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on the severity.
Retevmo can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. An increase in QTcF interval to >500 ms was measured in 6% of patients and an increase in the QTcF interval of at least 60 ms over baseline was measured in 15% of patients. Retevmo has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. Assess QT interval, electrolytes and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors including diarrhea. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia prior to initiating Retevmo and during treatment. Monitor the QT interval more frequently when Retevmo is concomitantly administered with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors or drugs known to prolong QTc interval. Withhold and dose reduce or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on the severity.
Serious, including fatal, hemorrhagic events can occur with Retevmo. Grade ≥3 hemorrhagic events occurred in 2.3% of patients treated with Retevmo including 3 (0.4%) patients with fatal hemorrhagic events, including one case each of cerebral hemorrhage, tracheostomy site hemorrhage, and hemoptysis. Permanently discontinue Retevmo in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage.
Hypersensitivity occurred in 4.3% of patients receiving Retevmo, including Grade 3 hypersensitivity in 1.6%. The median time to onset was 1.7 weeks (range 6 days to 1.5 years). Signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity included fever, rash and arthralgias or myalgias with concurrent decreased platelets or transaminitis. If hypersensitivity occurs, withhold Retevmo and begin corticosteroids at a dose of 1 mg/kg prednisone (or equivalent). Upon resolution of the event, resume Retevmo at a reduced dose and increase the dose of Retevmo by 1 dose level each week as tolerated until reaching the dose taken prior to onset of hypersensitivity. Continue steroids until patient reaches target dose and then taper. Permanently discontinue Retevmo for recurrent hypersensitivity.
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) occurred in 1% of patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma receiving Retevmo. Patients may be at risk of TLS if they have rapidly growing tumors, a high tumor burden, renal dysfunction, or dehydration. Closely monitor patients at risk, consider appropriate prophylaxis including hydration, and treat as clinically indicated.
Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. Therefore, Retevmo has the potential to adversely affect wound healing. Withhold Retevmo for at least 7 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of Retevmo after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.
Based on data from animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, Retevmo can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Administration of selpercatinib to pregnant rats during organogenesis at maternal exposures that were approximately equal to those observed at the recommended human dose of 160 mg twice daily resulted in embryolethality and malformations. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential and males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Retevmo and for at least 1 week after the final dose. There are no data on the presence of selpercatinib or its metabolites in human milk or on their effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with Retevmo and for 1 week after the final dose.
Severe adverse reactions (Grade 3-4) occurring in ≥15% of patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-001, were hypertension (18%), prolonged QT interval (4%), diarrhea (3.4%), dyspnea (2.3%), fatigue (2%), abdominal pain (1.9%), hemorrhage (1.9%), headache (1.4%), rash (0.7%), constipation (0.6%), nausea (0.6%), vomiting (0.3%), and edema (0.3%).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 33% of patients who received Retevmo. The most frequently reported serious adverse reaction (in ≥ 2% of patients) was pneumonia.
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients; fatal adverse reactions which occurred in >1 patient included sepsis (n=3), cardiac arrest (n=3) and respiratory failure (n=3).
Common adverse reactions (all grades) occurring in ≥15% of patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-001, were dry mouth (39%), diarrhea (37%), hypertension (35%), fatigue (35%), edema (35%), rash (27%), constipation (25%), nausea (23%), abdominal pain (23%), headache (23%), cough (18%), prolonged QT interval (17%), dyspnea (16%), vomiting (15%), and hemorrhage (15%).
Laboratory abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3-4) ≥20% worsening from baseline in patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-001, were AST increased (51%; 8%), ALT increased (45%; 9%), increased glucose (44%; 2.2%), decreased leukocytes (43%; 1.6%), decreased albumin (42%; 0.7%), decreased calcium (41%; 3.8%), increased creatinine (37%; 1.0%), increased alkaline phosphatase (36%; 2.3%), decreased platelets (33%; 2.7%), increased total cholesterol (31%; 0.1%), decreased sodium (27%; 7%), decreased magnesium (24%; 0.6%), increased potassium (24%; 1.2%), increased bilirubin (23%; 2.0%), and decreased glucose (22%; 0.7%).
Concomitant use of acid-reducing agents decreases selpercatinib plasma concentrations which may reduce Retevmo anti-tumor activity. Avoid concomitant use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists, and locally-acting antacids with Retevmo. If coadministration cannot be avoided, take Retevmo with food (with a PPI) or modify its administration time (with a H2 receptor antagonist or a locally-acting antacid).
Concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors increases selpercatinib plasma concentrations which may increase the risk of Retevmo adverse reactions including QTc interval prolongation. Avoid concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors with Retevmo. If concomitant use of a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the Retevmo dosage as recommended and monitor the QT interval with ECGs more frequently.
Concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inducers decreases selpercatinib plasma concentrations which may reduce Retevmo anti-tumor activity. Avoid coadministration of Retevmo with strong and moderate CYP3A inducers.
Concomitant use of Retevmo with CYP2C8 and CYP3A substrates increases their plasma concentrations which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates. Avoid coadministration of Retevmo with CYP2C8 and CYP3A substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to increased adverse reactions. If coadministration cannot be avoided, follow recommendations for CYP2C8 and CYP3A substrates provided in their approved product labeling.
The safety and effectiveness of Retevmo have not been established in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of Retevmo have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older for medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) who require systemic therapy and for advanced RET fusion-positive thyroid cancer who require systemic therapy and are radioactive iodine-refractory (if radioactive iodine is appropriate). Use of Retevmo for these indications is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. Monitor open growth plates in adolescent patients. Consider interrupting or discontinuing Retevmo if abnormalities occur.
No dosage modification is recommended for patients with mild to severe renal impairment (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate [eGFR] ≥15 to 89 mL/min, estimated by Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] equation). A recommended dosage has not been established for patients with end-stage renal disease.
Reduce the dose when administering Retevmo to patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin greater than 3 to 10 times upper limit of normal [ULN] and any AST). No dosage modification is recommended for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Monitor for Retevmo-related adverse reactions in patients with hepatic impairment.
Please see full Prescribing Information for Retevmo.
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The Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams get the 2022-2023 NFL season under way tomorrow on Thursday Night Football.
NFL is Back
Football fans can finally rejoice because the offseason is over and the boys of fall are back. The sounds of pads colliding and crowds erupting will last for the next six months.
It all gets started tomorrow, when the defending Super Bowl champion Rams host Josh Allen and the reigning AFC East champion Bills.
Rams Offseason
The Rams begin the long journey of defending their Super Bowl victory tomorrow.
They had a busy offseason, making a few splashes in free agency to replace outgoing players. Their biggest acquisitions being Bobby Wagner and Allen Robinson.
Wagner is a six-time All-Pro linebacker who has played his entire career in Seattle. He signed a lucrative deal with Los Angeles after it was apparent the Seahawks were set for a rebuild.
Robinson is a former Pro-Bowl receiver who signed with the team after spending time in Jacksonville and Chicago. This is the best situation Robinson has been in his career so far. He will be paired with the best quarterback of his career in Matthew Stafford. Cooper Kupp being on the roster helps Robinson as well. He shouldn’t see double teams or the opposing teams best corner all game.
The Rams weren’t able to bring back everybody, losing starting left tackle Andrew Whitworth to retirement. Along with, trading away Robert woods and not bringing back Odell Beckham Jr. and Von Miller. The team was able to sure up the offensive line loss through retaining Center Brian Allen and signing Tackle Joe Noteboom.
Here is what cornerback Jalen Ramsey had to say about the team’s new players in a new season coming after a Super Bowl victory.
Bills Offseason
The Bills were active in this years free agency as well. They won their division last year and are looking to take the next step and reach a super bowl. They lost in the AFC championship two years ago and lost in the divisional round this year.
Looking to get over the hump this year they added a difference maker in former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller. Stealing him away from their opponent in this matchup.
They rounded out the rest of their offseason with one year deals for players including Jamison Crowder, Shaq Lawson.
Game Outlook
These two teams are posed to be powerhouses in their respective conferences. After all the moves in the offseason and preparation done in training camp its finally time for these contenders to kick off.
Players, fans and coaches have all been itching for the regular season to get underway. Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott talked on his excitement for the fans to see the matchup and good football on Thursday.
The Bills have shown respect to their win last year and their deep roster, but that respect goes both ways. Rams Head Coach Sean McVay gave his props to Buffalo and their consistent success.
Both coaches seem to be grateful to play on opening night against a challenging opponent.
The Bills come into this matchup as the betting favorite. They have one of the brightest young QBs in the league in Josh Allen. They are deep and explosive on offense and defense. But betting on a Rams Super Bowl Hangover could prove unwise. They improved in this offseason and return much of the same team that won it all last year.
We will see when the regular season gets under way tomorrow night.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday ruled that state law does not allow election clerks to fill in missing information on witness certification envelopes that contain absentee ballots, delivering a victory to Republicans nine weeks before the election in the battleground state.
The lawsuit, backed by the GOP-controlled Legislature, is the latest move by Republicans to tighten restrictions on absentee voting in the swing state where Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson are on the ballot in November.
Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Aprahamian on Wednesday granted GOP motions to immediately block the practice, known as ballot curing. The case is expected to ultimately go to the conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court, which in July ruled that absentee ballot drop boxes located outside of clerk offices are illegal.
Local election officials do not have the authority under the law to modify absentee ballot certificates, nor does the state elections commission have the right to order that they take that action, the judge said. He accused the elections commission of “stubborn and unjustified adherence to its guidance” that was contrary to state law.
An attorney for Democrats said he planned to file a motion to stay the ruling pending appeal. A hearing was set for Tuesday.
The judge agreed with Republicans that 2016 Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance issued to the state’s 1,800-plus local election clerks saying that they can cure ballot certificates without contacting the voter is illegal. Clerks only address problems on the witness certificate, which doubles as an envelope, and not the ballot itself. Republicans did not contest the practice until after Donald Trump’s narrow loss in 2020, when nearly 1.4 million voters cast absentee ballots and COVID-19 vaccines weren't available yet.
“This isn’t a case about counting votes,” said George Burnett, attorney for the Republican Party of Waukesha County, which brought the lawsuit. “This is a case about stopping the issuance of guidance that violates Wisconsin law.”
The Waukesha County Democratic Party, which is defending the practice, argues that Republicans are trying to create confusion and uncertainty just weeks before early voting begins. All absentee ballots in Wisconsin must be sent to voters by Sept. 22. The guidance has been in effect for more than 20 statewide elections, and Democrats argue it is lawful and necessary to comply with the federal Civil Rights Act.
The issue was previously raised by Trump after he narrowly lost the 2020 election. The Wisconsin Supreme Court did not directly address it in upholding Trump’s loss, but four of the seven justices suggested that the guidance allowing clerks to cure absentee ballot certificates was reasonable.
Republicans have been trying for months to undo the guidance from the elections commission. In January, a GOP-led legislative committee told the commission to suspend its guidance or submit a proposed rule to clarify it. When the commission submitted its emergency rule, Republican lawmakers blocked it. The commission’s position was that the underlying guidance remains in effect, but that judge declared it invalid and ordered the commission to notify clerks that it can't be followed.
The lawsuit was filed by the Republican Party of Waukesha County and three voters, and the Republican-led Legislature intervened. The Waukesha County Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin joined the commission in defending the guidance.
Both sides made their arguments in court before the judge ruled Wednesday.
Wisconsin law requires absentee ballots to be submitted in an envelope that contains a witness signature and the address of that person and the voter. The elections commission guidance said clerks could complete missing information without contacting the voter “if clerks are reasonably able to discern any missing information from outside sources.” For example, the clerk could fill in a missing address for the voter or witness if they knew the person or could verify the address on their own.
The judge agreed with Republicans that state law only allows clerks to return the ballot to the voter to correct it or to not count it.
The Legislative Audit Bureau last year reviewed nearly 15,000 absentee ballot envelopes from the 2020 election across 29 municipalities and found that 1,022, or about 7%, were missing parts of witness addresses. Auditors found that clerks had corrected addresses on 66 envelopes, or 0.4% of the sample.
The audit cautioned against extrapolating the findings statewide, however, noting that auditors reviewed ballot envelopes from nine of the 10 municipalities with the highest proportion of absentee ballots.
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For more AP coverage of the midterm elections: https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections
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BATH, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Navy’s workhorse destroyer went into production more than 30 years ago, when Tom Stevens was a young welder.
Now, the Navy is getting ready to turn the page as it looks to a future ship brimming with lasers that can shoot down missiles and attack enemies with hypersonic missiles topping 3,800 mph.
Stevens, 52, said the warship provides an opportunity to build something new after a historic production run of the Arleigh Burke class.
“It will be an impressive destroyer that will absolutely launch us into the next generation of ships,” said Stevens, director of ground assembly at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.
The stakes are high when it comes to a replacement for the backbone of the fleet as the Navy faces a growing threat from China, whose numerical advantage becomes greater each year.
The first design contracts were awarded this summer to General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works in Maine and Huntington Ingalls Industries in Mississippi for a large surface warship that would eventually follow production of the ubiquitous Burke destroyers.
All of that warfighting gear won’t come cheap. The average cost of each new vessel, dubbed DDG(X), is projected to be a third more expensive than Burkes, the latest of which cost of about $2.2 billion apiece, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
The Navy has vowed that it won’t repeat recent shipbuilding debacles when it rushed production and crammed too much new tech into ships, leading to delays and added expense with littoral combat ships, stealthy Zumwalt-class destroyers, and the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier.
“Rather than tying the success of DDG(X) to developmental technology, we’re using known, mature technologies on a flexible platform that can be upgraded for decades to come, as the technology of tomorrow is matured and demonstrated,” said Jamie Koehler, a Navy spokesperson.
A shipyard in Wisconsin started construction last week of the first in a new class of frigates, which are smaller than destroyers. Those ships used an existing design, and there are no new weapon systems.
Still, there continues to be concern about the destroyer’s cost. A high price tag would reduce the number of ships the Navy can afford to build, said Bryan Clark, defense analyst at the Hudson Institute.
“You’ll end up with the surface fleet that, instead of growing, it would be shrinking,” Clark said.
Production of the new ship is still years away.
For now, shipyards continue to produce Burke-class destroyers, which earned a spot in the record book for a production run that has outlasted every other battleship, cruiser, destroyer and frigate in U.S. Navy history. By the time the last Burke is built, it could surpass even the Nimitz aircraft carrier, which had a four-decade production run.
At Bath Iron Works, shipbuilders have worked nearly exclusively on Burkes, save for the three Zumwalt-class destroyers, and they have a backlog that’ll carry through the end of the decade.
Shipfitter Tim Garland, 57, started work in 1988 on the first Arleigh Burke destroyer, making ballistic doors and hatches. Over the years, he’s worked on just about every component of the ship, during freezing winter days and steamy hot summer days.
The shipfitter never figured that the same ship — upgraded over the years — would enjoy such longevity.
“We figured there would be a replacement ship well before now. But if it ain’t broke. Don’t fix it,” he said.
The Navy originally wanted to replace Burkes with stealthy Zumwalt-class destroyers with electric propulsion, unusual tumblehome hull and angular shape to minimize radar signature. The program was ultimately truncated from 32 ships to three because of the high cost but supporters said the technological leaps could be useful for future ships.
Indeed, the new destroyers will draw on that ship’s electric power plant to energize lasers while using a conventional hull and a radar and weapon system that’s similar to what’s currently in use, the Navy said.
Matt Caris, an analyst with Avascent, said the Navy is going to great lengths to prevent spending from getting out of control, from its view on mature technology and overall acquisition process to timetable. The first in the class of ship wouldn’t be commissioned until the mid-2030s.
“The Navy is trying to thread the needle with some potentially revolutionary capabilities in as low risk and evolutionary process as possible,” he said.
Others worry that the cost will become a drain on the rest of the fleet.
It’s possible that the Navy could afford only one of the ships per year, compared to current destroyer build rates of two to three per year, shrinking the size of the fleet over time, Clark said.
“They want to pile every mission on the the DDG(X) to make it sort of death star. They’re putting all their eggs in one basket financially,” he said.
The new destroyer represents the high end of the Navy’s aspirations.
At the other end, the Navy is also speeding research into less expensive drone ships that would extend the Navy’s sensors and offensive capability, working in concert with crewed ships that would be kept farther from harm’s way. Such a networked fleet would be spread out and harder to destroy.
In Bath, there’s a new generation of shipbuilders — thousands of them including Tom Stevens’ son, Shane Stevens — who are eager for the new program and a long stretch of steady work.
Big contracts ensure workers are busy for years to come, but there’s also enthusiasm about trying something new, Shane Stevens said.
“I’m always excited when I get to learn about something new that’s high tech. That’s what I’m excited about,” the 29-year-old said.
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Which ingrown hair products are best?
Unsightly ingrown hairs are more than just a pesky problem. They can itch and irritate your skin as well as affect your health if they get infected. While adopting a better shaving routine can help you address the issue, there are also myriad ingrown hair products on the market that can reduce occurrences.
A top pick is the Jack Black Bump Fix, which acts as a safe but effective ingrown hair exfoliant that also soothes your skin.
What to know before you buy ingrown hair products
What are ingrown hairs?
Ingrown hairs can occur when you shave, wax or pluck the hair on your body. Instead of growing up to the skin’s surface, the hair turns and grows back under your skin, where it causes a bump.
While this doesn’t typically require medical attention, the red, itchy bumps can get infected if you scratch them. If you believe that some of yours have become infected, see your dermatologist. Otherwise, you can treat them yourself at home.
Proper shaving routine for ingrown hairs
If you regularly struggle with ingrown hairs, your shaving routine should be aimed at helping you manage them. Using the Mayo Clinic’s shaving recommendations as a guide, there are four standard steps for reducing ingrown hairs.
- Exfoliate: Use an exfoliant to remove dead skin surrounding the ingrown hairs.
- Wash: Wash the area with a warm washcloth and let it sit on the affected area for a few minutes to soften the skin.
- Shave: Use a sharp razor and shave in the same direction your hair grows.
- Rinse: Rinse your skin thoroughly and apply a cool, wet washcloth for several minutes when you finish.
The Mayo Clinic also suggests three tips as you follow your shaving routine.
- Avoid shaving too closely — don’t pull your skin tight as you shave.
- Don’t let your shaving cream dry as you shave. Keep the area moist.
- Run your shaver under fresh water after each stroke.
Where do ingrown hairs occur?
While not everyone gets ingrown hairs in the same areas, they can occur in five commonly shaved regions.
- Face
- Armpits
- Legs
- Chest
- Groin
What to look for in quality ingrown hair products
Exfoliating
Exfoliants prevent dead skin cells from building up and promote new cell turnover. As a result, they release trapped hairs and prevent more from forming.
There are three types of exfoliants.
- Chemical: Enzymes and acid-based products enlist ingredients such as salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids to remove dead skin cells on the top layer of your skin.
- Physical: Typically seen in granular scrubs, they wear down the buildup of dead cells as you rub the solution into your skin.
- Mechanical: This is when a professional uses a device such as a laser to remove dead skin from affected areas.
Soothing
Because ingrown hairs irritate your skin, ingrown hair products can offer some relief with ingredients that reduce their menacing side effects.
There are six common ingredients that soothe your skin.
- Witch hazel
- Aloe
- Allantoin
- Green tea extract
- Chamomile extract
- Willow herb extract
Easy to use
The most effective ingrown hair products are the ones you can see yourself adopting into your regular skincare routine. So even if a product or system seems promising, ensure that it is easy to implement into your current routine. The only ingrown hair products that could work for you are the ones you will use, as the manufacturer recommends.
How much you can expect to spend on ingrown hair products
Depending on the brand and product’s details, you can expect to see prices of $20-$50 for most ingrown hair products. However, many highly rated solutions are between $20-$30.
Ingrown hair products FAQ
Should you pull your ingrown hairs out with a pair of tweezers?
A. No. According to the Mayo Clinic, you should insert a sterile needle under the ingrown hair’s loop and lift its tip to the surface of your skin.
Should you pop ingrown hair cysts?
A. No. Popping your ingrown hairs can increase the risk of getting an infection and could even leave a scar.
What are the best ingrown hair products to buy?
Top ingrown hair product
Jack Black Bump Fix Razor Bump and Ingrown Hair Solution
What you need to know: Its chemical exfoliants and soothing ingredients treat ingrown hairs and acne-prone skin.
What you’ll love: It enlists popular chemical exfoliants such as salicylic and lactic acids to rid the area of dead skin and decrease the occurrence of ingrown hairs. To soothe your red, itchy bumps, it uses aloe leaf, green tea extract, chamomile extract and willow herb, making it an ideal treatment.
What you should consider: Check with your doctor before using this product on your pubic area, as its chemicals might be too harsh.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dermstore, Macy’s, Sephora and Ulta Beauty
Top ingrown hair product for the money
First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads
What you need to know: Don’t let the affordable price fool you — this highly rated product has all the right ingredients for an ideal ingrown hair treatment.
What you’ll love: These convenient single-use pads combine chemical exfoliants such as salicylic and glycolic acids with soothing ingredients such as witch hazel. They’re also gentle enough to use anywhere you get ingrown hairs, such as your bikini area and your face.
What you should consider: Limit sun exposure when using products that contain alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid. They increase your sensitivity to the sun.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dermstore, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Sephora and Ulta Beauty
Worth checking out
Fur Ingrown Concentrate: Exfoliating Oil Kit for Your Hair and Skin
What you need to know: This is an excellent all-natural solution for those with sensitive skin.
What you’ll love: This product skips the chemical exfoliants by treating ingrown hairs with all-natural ingredients, such as coconut and tamanu oils to soften the skin. It also uses tea tree oil to promote healing and chamomile extract to calm inflamed areas.
What you should consider: If you have severe ingrown hairs, you might need chemical exfoliants, which this brand also sells.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dermstore and Ulta Beauty
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WFO LAKE CHARLES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
432 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern
Jefferson, southeastern Hardin, northwestern Orange and south central
Jasper Counties through 515 PM CDT...
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Evadale to Lakeview to Beaumont. Movement
was southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Beaumont, Lumberton, Vidor, Silsbee, Sour Lake, Evadale, Bevil Oaks,
China, Rose City, Pine Forest, Lakeview and Weiss Bluff.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 864 and
841.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3043 9407 3028 9392 3009 9398 2987 9412
3010 9445 3011 9445
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 041DEG 20KT 3031 9408 3022 9408 3011 9413
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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JESSICA: OTHER BOSTON SPORTS NEWS TONIGHT THIS TIME, A BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BRUINS. ED: TICKETS FOR THE 2022-2023 SEASON GO ON SALE TOMORROW AT 2 P.M. THE NHL ANNOUNCED THE REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE, FOR THE BRUINS, IT KICKS OFF ON THE ROAD AGAINST THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS, OCTOBER 12. THE HOME OPENER AT THE GARDEN WILL BE SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 AGAINST THE ARIZONA COYOTES. AND TO KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR, THE BRUINS WILL HOST THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS AT FENWAY PARK ON JANUARY 2 FOR THE WINTE
Boston Bruins to play more than a dozen games on national TV, including Winter Classic
Updated: 4:55 PM EDT Sep 7, 2022
The Boston Bruins will have 14 nationally-televised games this upcoming season, including four that will air on WCVB Channel 5.The NHL announced its 2022-23 national broadcast schedule on Wednesday. The Bruins' first game on national TV will be Wed., Oct. 12, for their road game against the Washington Capitals on TNT.The first Bruins game to air on ESPN will be Boston's Nov. 1 road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.On Jan. 2, the Bruins will host the Penguins at Fenway Park in the 2023 Winter Classic. That game will be broadcast on TNT.The slate of games on WCVB Channel 5 (ABC) are four Saturday matinees: Feb. 11 vs. the Capitals, March 4 vs. the New York Rangers, March 11 vs. the Detroit Red Wings and April 1 at Pittsburgh.One nationally-televised Bruins game, Jan. 18 at the New York Islanders, will not be available in the Boston market and will air on New England Sports Network instead of TNT.Three Bruins games will only be available on ESPN+/Hulu: Nov. 3 at the Rangers, March 2 vs. the Buffalo Sabres and March 9 vs. the Edmonton Oilers.In total, ESPN will nationally televise 104 NHL games this season across its family of networks, up one from last season's total. However, there will be 53 games on ESPN+/Hulu in 2022-23 compared to 75 games to air on those platforms in 2021-22.Boston Bruins National TV Broadcast ScheduleWed., Oct. 12 at Washington Capitals, TNT, 7 p.m.Tue., Nov. 1 at Pittsburgh Penguins, ESPN, 8 p.m.Thu., Nov. 3 at New York Rangers, ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 p.m.Mon., Jan. 2 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins in Winter Classic, TNT, 2 p.m.Wed., Jan. 18 at New York Islanders, TNT, 7:30 p.m.*Sat., Feb. 11 vs. Washington Capitals, ABC (WCVB), 3:30 p.m.Thu., March 2 vs. Buffalo Sabres, ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 p.m.Sat., March 4 vs. New York Rangers, WCVB, 1 p.m.Thu., March 9 vs. Edmonton Oilers, ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 p.m.Sat., March 11 vs. Detroit Red Wings, ABC (WCVB), 1 p.m.Sun., March 12 at Detroit Red Wings, TNT, 1:30 p.m.Sat., April 1 at Pittsburgh Penguins, ABC (WCVB), 3 p.m.Sun., April 2 at St. Louis Blues, TNT, 3:30 p.m.Sun., April 9 at Philadelphia Flyers, TNT, 6 p.m.*National broadcast will not be available in local market
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins will have 14 nationally-televised games this upcoming season, including four that will air on WCVB Channel 5.
The NHL announced its 2022-23 national broadcast schedule on Wednesday. The Bruins' first game on national TV will be Wed., Oct. 12, for their road game against the Washington Capitals on TNT.
The first Bruins game to air on ESPN will be Boston's Nov. 1 road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On Jan. 2, the Bruins will host the Penguins at Fenway Park in the 2023 Winter Classic. That game will be broadcast on TNT.
The slate of games on WCVB Channel 5 (ABC) are four Saturday matinees: Feb. 11 vs. the Capitals, March 4 vs. the New York Rangers, March 11 vs. the Detroit Red Wings and April 1 at Pittsburgh.
One nationally-televised Bruins game, Jan. 18 at the New York Islanders, will not be available in the Boston market and will air on New England Sports Network instead of TNT.
Three Bruins games will only be available on ESPN+/Hulu: Nov. 3 at the Rangers, March 2 vs. the Buffalo Sabres and March 9 vs. the Edmonton Oilers.
In total, ESPN will nationally televise 104 NHL games this season across its family of networks, up one from last season's total. However, there will be 53 games on ESPN+/Hulu in 2022-23 compared to 75 games to air on those platforms in 2021-22.
Boston Bruins National TV Broadcast Schedule
- Wed., Oct. 12 at Washington Capitals, TNT, 7 p.m.
- Tue., Nov. 1 at Pittsburgh Penguins, ESPN, 8 p.m.
- Thu., Nov. 3 at New York Rangers, ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 p.m.
- Mon., Jan. 2 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins in Winter Classic, TNT, 2 p.m.
- Wed., Jan. 18 at New York Islanders, TNT, 7:30 p.m.*
- Sat., Feb. 11 vs. Washington Capitals, ABC (WCVB), 3:30 p.m.
- Thu., March 2 vs. Buffalo Sabres, ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 p.m.
- Sat., March 4 vs. New York Rangers, WCVB, 1 p.m.
- Thu., March 9 vs. Edmonton Oilers, ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 p.m.
- Sat., March 11 vs. Detroit Red Wings, ABC (WCVB), 1 p.m.
- Sun., March 12 at Detroit Red Wings, TNT, 1:30 p.m.
- Sat., April 1 at Pittsburgh Penguins, ABC (WCVB), 3 p.m.
- Sun., April 2 at St. Louis Blues, TNT, 3:30 p.m.
- Sun., April 9 at Philadelphia Flyers, TNT, 6 p.m.
*National broadcast will not be available in local market
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Carjacking suspect at large after 1 person shot in Orlando, police say
Both Orlando police officers and Orange County sheriff’s deputies are looking for an armed carjacker Wednesday evening.
The Orlando Police Department said one person was shot, and that person is in the hospital in unknown condition.
They said they haven't been able to locate the suspect since he fled his car.
Orlando police officers also went to West Livingston Street, where it appears there is blood on the driveway.
Orlando police officers are working another address, a carjacking in the 1600 block of Prospect Avenue in Baldwin Park. That’s apparently where the situation began.
There was a heavy law enforcement presence along State Road 408 near North Hiawassee Road.
The eastbound on-ramp to Hiawassee Road was reopened.
WESH 2 News will keep you updated on this developing story.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Axiom Space to deliver a moonwalking system for the Artemis III mission, which will land Americans on the surface of the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. This award – the first one under a competitive spacesuits contract – is for a task order to develop a next generation Artemis spacesuit and supporting systems, and to demonstrate their use on the lunar surface during Artemis III.
With this award, NASA has put in place another cornerstone of returning astronauts to the Moon under Artemis to support continued scientific breakthroughs, benefiting humanity back on Earth. As part of its planned human lunar spaceflight missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.
After reviewing proposals from its two eligible spacesuit vendors, NASA selected Axiom Space for the task order, which has a base value of $228.5 million. A future task order will be competed for recurring spacesuit services to support subsequent Artemis missions.
"NASA is proud to partner with commercial industry on this historic mission that will kickstart the United States building a lasting presence on the surface of the Moon," said Lara Kearney, manager of NASA's Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility program. "What we learn on Artemis III and future missions on and around the Moon will pave the way for missions to Mars. Spacesuits enable us to literally take that next step."
Using more than 50 years of spacesuit expertise, NASA defined the technical and safety requirements for the next generation of spacesuits. Axiom Space will be responsible for the design, development, qualification, certification, and production of its spacesuits and support equipment that will meet these key agency requirements for Artemis III.
NASA experts will maintain the authority for astronaut training, mission planning, and approval of the service systems. Axiom Space will be required to test the suits in a spacelike environment before Artemis III.
Under the indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity of the Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services contract, eligible industry partners compete for task orders that will provide a full suite of capabilities for NASA's spacewalking and moonwalking needs during the period of performance through 2034.
Future task orders under the contract will consist of recurring lunar landings, the development of spacesuits for use in low-Earth orbit outside the International Space Station, and special studies. The agency is currently evaluating task order options for space station spacesuits.
The spacesuits contract, which will advance spacewalking capabilities in low-Earth orbit and on the Moon, is managed by the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Through Artemis, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term, sustainable lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone for future astronaut missions to Mars.
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A friend of Minda Dentler texted her the news article of the recent case of polio in Rockland County, New York that led to a patient becoming paralyzed.
"I kind of was in shock and disbelief to see it in the United States," she recalls. "We have all these resources and then to hear that somebody didn't get part of the regular childhood vaccines and that person could get polio. It was shocking to me."
Dentler was born in Mumbai, India in 1978 and contracted polio at six months. She missed the wave of universal immunization in the country by several years. The result was that Dentler became paralyzed in her legs. She can still feel everything; she just can't tell her legs to move.
"My mother realized she couldn't take care of me," Dentler says, "so she dropped me off at an orphanage."
At age three and a half, she was adopted by a couple in the U.S. "Well, I couldn't walk, right?," she says. "And my body was sort of stuck in this seated position. So I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of surgeries to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces and crutches."
Dentler learned to handle a wheelchair and to walk by using the crutches, her legs immobile beneath her. "In the early years, it was just me trying to be like my siblings," she says. "I didn't want to take the disabled bus to school. I wanted to be able to take the bus with my sister. And so I had to learn how to go up the stairs."
Once at school, she often felt left out. "I was just really embarrassed and self-conscious about the way I looked," she remembers. "And people would stare at me and kids would make fun of me. And I really found it difficult to make friends." Her family, which included three siblings, was athletic; Dentler often watched from the sidelines, wanting to compete herself. "But I couldn't," she says.
Later, when she was in her late 20s in New York City, a friend introduced her to a running club for athletes with disabilities where she learned how to hand cycle: propel a three-wheeled low-to-the-ground bike using only her upper body. She met a friend in a wheelchair who'd completed a triathlon.
"I remember watching him at the finish line thinking, 'That's what I want to do next year,'" she says. "And so actually I signed up for the race without knowing how to swim or run."
Within seven months, she learned to swim and to compete using a racing wheelchair. When Dentler finished the triathlon, she was motivated to go farther. She soon took up half-Ironman distance triathlons, a distance of nearly 70 miles. And she kept meeting people, mostly able-bodied, with extraordinary athletic ambitions, which led her to attempt her first Ironman in Hawaii. That's a distance of 140.6 miles.
"At the time, no female wheelchair athlete had ever made the time cutoffs to finish that race," Dentler says. She missed the cutoff on her first try.
But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes — the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. She covered all those miles in water and on land, propelled entirely by her arms and upper body.
In a comment worthy of a gold medal for understatement, she says, "I think it's important to stay physically active."
Since then, she's done three half-ironman triathlons — in Dubai, Morocco and Colombia. And Dentler's also currently in the midst of another marathon — she's a mom. Her daughter Maya is seven years old.
"Even when she was very young, things were different," Dentler says. "Like when she cried, I couldn't pick her up off the floor. She knew that she had to get closer to me."
In kindergarten, some of Maya's classmates teased her about having a mom in a wheelchair. But it didn't last long. By first grade, Dentler volunteered at the school to help kids learn to read, and soon they no longer paid attention to her wheelchair. Maya was so proud of her mom she brought her in for show and tell.
"[Maya] said, 'Who wouldn't want a mom like that?,'" says Dentler. "The kids were very curious. They asked me a ton of questions and it was actually pretty fun to answer them. And the kids' eyes would get really big when they heard that I could do all of these things."
Dentler says one memory of her daughter stands out with particular clarity. "I remember vividly when she was three months old getting her first polio vaccine," she recalls. "I just remember crying cause I realized, 'Wow, she is not going to face the debilitating effects of having polio like I have just because she got access to a vaccine and I chose to get her immunized.'"
Dentler has traveled to India with Rotary International to accompany a national immunization drive. "It was really eye opening to me," she says, "because women literally would travel for miles to get their children vaccinated for polio because they knew how much it would impact their lives if their child were to contract polio. Because we don't really see polio really impacting people in the United States, I almost feel like people forget the value of these vaccines."
When Dentler considers the current polio outbreak in New York State, she says it's completely preventable. For her, it boils down to a single word — immunization.
"I wish all people who may be on the fence about vaccination could really meet me," she says. "I'm a reminder to families that they should vaccinate their children."
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany is well-placed to get through this winter with enough energy thanks to efforts to shore up supplies in the face of Russian gas delivery cuts, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday, dismissing criticism from the opposition.
Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz charged in parliament that Scholz’s three-party coalition lacks any “strategic thinking” and assailed a decision this week to stick in principle to a long-held plan to shut down Germany’s last three nuclear power plants at the end of this year. The government, he said, “may be damaging German companies irreparably.”
An unusually combative Scholz responded that his coalition has worked since it took office in December to prepare for problems that ministers from Merz’s party in the previous government failed to anticipate.
He pointed to a decision to require filling natural gas storage facilities for the fuel used to heat homes, generate electricity and power industry.
Those facilities are now over 86% full, at a time when Russia has cut off gas supplies through the main pipeline to Germany, Nord Stream 1, as tensions mount over the war in Ukraine. Russia started reducing gas deliveries via that route in mid-June, citing alleged technical problems. German officials dismissed that excuse as a political gambit.
Scholz noted that his government has moved to build liquefied natural gas terminals, the first of which are due to open this winter, and reactivate coal-fired power plants.
Germany is “in a situation in which we can say we will probably get through this winter, despite all the tensions, with the preparations we have made,” Scholz said. “No one could have said that three, four, five months ago, or at the beginning of this year.”
“Because we started so early … we are now in a position in which we can go bravely and courageously into this winter, in which our country will withstand this,” he said.
While the nuclear shutdown is supposed to go ahead as scheduled, the government wants to keep the option of reactivating two of the three reactors in case of an energy shortage in the coming months.
Merz, who has urged a three- or four-year extension of the reactors’ lives, said the decision was a “bad compromise.” He urged Scholz to “stop this madness.”
Scholz, who suggested that Merz was overly fixated on nuclear power, defended the decision. He said, “You’re simply talking past the issue and the problems of this country.”
One power plant operator PreussenElektra, a subsidiary of energy giant E.ON, cast doubt Wednesday on how easy it would be to keep its Isar 2 reactor in reserve and switch it back on at short notice.
Germany’s economy minister, Robert Habeck, expressed surprise at those concerns, telling reporters in Berlin that the government plans to give operators sufficient advance notice if their reactors are needed so they can be safely fired up again and run until mid-April.
“It’s obvious that this passed the technicians at PreussenElektra by,” he said.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that he wants Mississippi's capital city to receive “its fair share” of federal money to repair a troubled water system that left homes and businesses without running water for several days.
Even with water flowing from taps and people again able to flush toilets this week, Jackson lacks safe drinking water. The city of 150,000 is in the sixth week of a boil-water advisory from the state health department because of concerns that low pressure could allow contaminants into the water.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan was in Jackson to meet with residents and state and local elected officials Wednesday. He touted the $1 trillion federal infrastructure law that President Joe Biden signed in November.
Mississippi is set to receive more than $4 billion from the law, with most of the money designated for highways and bridges, the White House said. The state's allocation includes $429 million over five years to improve water systems.
“It’s our desire that the city of Jackson gets its fair share,” Regan said during a meeting with community leaders. “It’s our desire that the city of Jackson doesn’t have to live with what you all have lived with for far too long.”
Jackson's main water-treatment plant malfunctioned in late August after torrential rain caused flooding along the Pearl River. The influx altered the quality of the raw water entering the plant from a reservoir. That slowed the treatment process, depleted supplies in water tanks and caused a dangerous drop in pressure.
But even before the rainfall, officials said some water pumps had failed and a treatment plant was using backup pumps. A rental pump was installed last week, and the system's water pressure is back to normal.
Groups are distributing bottled water at drive-thru sites, and restaurants are bringing tanks of clean water from suburbs.
About 25% of Jackson's residents live in poverty, and the city's tax base has declined with a sharp decrease in population since 1980 — a change that happened along with mostly white flight that started about a decade after public schools began integrating in 1970.
Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson sat with Regan at the community meeting and toured Jackson's main water plant with the administrator, Gov. Tate Reeves and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. Other members of Mississippi's congressional delegation also participated in meetings with them about short-term and long-term solutions for the city's water problems.
“We do know that will require all of us working together to cut through the bureaucracy,” Regan said during a news conference at Jackson State University.
Thompson pointed out during the community meeting that Regan is from North Carolina, which also has a large Black population.
“He understands the challenges, especially (for) communities of color,” said Thompson, the only Black member of Mississippi's congressional delegation. “Under this current administration, they have taken the fact that many of these communities have been underserved by its government and tried to right the ship.”
Jackson’s water system has been fragile for years, with officials warning that widespread loss of service was possible. A cold snap in 2021 froze pipes and some water treatment equipment, leaving tens of thousands of people without running water. Similar problems happened again early this year, on a smaller scale. The EPA also told Jackson months ago that its water system violates the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
540 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN MILAM COUNTY...
At 539 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
Thorndale, or 11 miles northwest of Rockdale, moving southwest at 20
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Thorndale.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Angelina and southwestern San Augustine Counties through 615 PM
CDT...
At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Macune, or 15 miles northwest of Ebenezer, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Zavalla and Broaddus.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near lower Sam Rayburn , get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 060DEG 10KT 3124 9426
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Williamson County through 630 PM CDT...
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thorndale, or 10 miles northeast of Taylor, moving southwest at 10
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
unsecured objects.
Taylor, Granger, Thrall, Granger Dam, Laneport, Noack, Hoxie,
Beyarsville, Waterloo, Sandoval and Hare.
LAT...LON 3074 9728 3053 9719 3043 9734 3071 9755
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TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 035DEG 8KT 3065 9726
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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New monkeypox vaccine sites now available in NJ
Two New Jersey counties will be hosting community-based pop-up sites to administer the monkeypox vaccine over the next few weeks.
It is part of a new series of short-term sites to increase access in target communities, according to an announcement from the New Jersey Department of Health.
The pop-up sites will be located in Hudson and Union counties.
According to the state health department, about 26% of confirmed monkeypox cases (155 people) have been among those who live in Hudson County, and 8.9% (50 people) have been among those living in Union.
The JYNNEOS vaccine is for the prevention of monkeypox for those residents without a confirmed exposure who believe they may have been exposed, or are at high risk for having been exposed to the virus.
“Community-based pop-up sites continue to increase the availability and accessibility of the monkeypox vaccine. Thank you to our partners in Hudson and Union Counties in making these pop-up community sites available” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.
The Hudson County sites
Braddock Park, 9300 Bergenline Ave., Bruin Stadium Parking Lot, North Bergen
Dates and times: Wednesday, Sept. 7 - Friday, Sept. 9., 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins only
USS Juneau Center, 110 Hackensack Ave., Kearny
Dates and times: Wednesday, Sept. 7 - Friday, Sept. 9., 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10., 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. While walk-ins will be accepted, advance registration is highly encouraged at vaxhudson.org.
The sites in Kearny, North Bergen, and Roselle, are in addition to the community partner sites statewide and local health departments already administering the vaccine.
The Union County site:
Warinanco Sports Center, 1 Park Dr., Roselle
Dates and times: Wed. Sept. 14., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16., 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. These are all for first-dose appointments.
Second dose appointments: Oct. 12., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 13., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 14., 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins will be accepted but advance registration is highly encouraged at https://www.ucnj.2120check.com/home. Click on JYNNEOS in the drop-down menu.
“We are proud to work in collaboration with the State of New Jersey to bring all these free vaccine clinics to Union County and push back on the monkeypox virus,” Union County Commission Chairwoman Rebecca Williams said.
What do you need to know about monkeypox?
Monkeypox can cause a rash that can look like pimples or blisters and can also cause a flu-like sickness with fever, cough, headache, body aches, chills, and fatigue.
The virus can spread to any person, most likely through close, skin-to-skin contact with someone with monkeypox, or saliva or other body fluids.
It can also spread through touching surfaces, especially clothes, bedding, and towels that have been used by someone with monkeypox.
Symptoms can start within three weeks of being exposed to the virus. If you have flu-like symptoms, a rash will come usually between one and four days later.
Jen Ursillo is a reporter and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach her at jennifer.ursillo@townsquaremedia.com
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Great Shots eager to host Sam Hunt concert
Sanford International wants to broaden its reach for golf spectators
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One of the biggest events that comes to Sioux Falls every year is one week away.
The Sanford International brought in tens of thousands of spectators each of the last four years. But in year five, it is doing something big and new to attract more fans.
It isn’t at the course and has nothing to do with golf. Well, almost nothing to do with golf.
In past years, the tourney has hosted a private party with live musicians on an evening before Friday’s first round. But next Thursday night, in front of over 3,500, including the general public, there will be a major concert at Great Shots golf facility. Grammy-nominated country artist Sam Hunt will headline.
But why would a golf event want to be a part of something like this?
”There’s been many concerts that have been done at other PGA Tour Champions events,” said Sanford International tournament director Davis Trosin. “It’s just a way to add to the week, but also bring out a different demographic of fans to hopefully attend the tournament.”
Trosin said Great Shots was selected as a venue because of the “great partnership” Sanford-owned Great Shots has with the tourney, and because the facility is outdoors — “who doesn’t love an outdoor concert?” — and a fun place for people to be introduced to golf, which in turn might make them more likely to go to the golf event.
All concert tickets for the public are $65, and they get each spectator a place to stand on the turf, and a grounds pass for Friday’s golf. The latter is a $20 value that allows fans to walk the course and sit in public bleacher stands on a few of the holes, does not gain access into spacious private tent areas on the 10th, 17th, and 18th holes, where a lot of the best theater happens.
Many of the folks sitting in those hospitality suites at the golf event will be sitting in the hitting bays at Great Shots, which will turn into VIP suites for sponsors and their guests.
General public concert spectators will not be allowed into the Great Shots indoor facilities that include the sports bar and restaurant. Food trucks, makeshift beer tents, and portable bathrooms will line the east side of the turf. The musical acts will perform on a stage about 150 feet from the hitting bays.
Great Shots has hosted one prime-time, glow-in-the-dark golf event with a live DJ, but this will be the venue’s first concert.
Jonathan Buckley, the facility’s director of operations, has been on board since Great Shots opened in December 2019. He said there really aren’t any major hurdles in getting ready for the concert.
”It’s something that we’ve been planning the last couple years,” Buckley said. “Obviously, covid and the pandemic changed our previous plans. But, again, we’re super excited.”
The staff required to prepare and work the event will be many of the same people who work shows at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and Sanford Pentagon. Parking will be ample on the grounds of the Sanford Sports Complex, and the nearby Blue Rock Bar and Grill will host a pre-party. But you’ll have to pay $50 for VIP parking at Great Shots.
Hunt is a Grammy-nominated Nashville-recording artist who won the American Music Award for New Artist of the Year in 2015. The Georgia native has charted numerous No. 1 singles during his solo career and has back-to-back platinum-selling albums. Since his debut album was released in 2014, Hunt has accumulated over 11 billion global streams and has earned 39 million RIAA certified units.
There are still tickets available for the Sam Hunt show, and the actual golf open to the public tees off next Thursday morning with the Pro-Am. That is the first day the public is allowed into Minnehaha Country Club to watch golf.
VIP tickets to the concert — where you can hang out in the sports bar and be a part of the suite areas — plus a ground pass to the tourney, are available for $250.
Tickets for each of the three competitive rounds of the Sanford International — the ones separate from the concert — are $20 per day, and a weekly ticket to get into all four days of the event is $50. Tickets are free to all military, and kids age 15 and under.
For more information on tickets to the show and the golf tournament, click here >> https://www.sanfordinternational.com/tickets/
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 8, to discuss next steps for the Artemis I mission to launch the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Audio of the call will livestream on NASA's website at:
Artemis I is an uncrewed flight test. It is the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to provide a foundation for human exploration in deep space and demonstrate our commitment and capability to extend human existence to the Moon and beyond.
Teleconference participants include:
- Jim Free, associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Mike Bolger, Exploration Ground Systems program manager, Kennedy
- John Blevins, SLS chief engineer, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
To participate by telephone, media must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
After standing down on the Sept. 3 launch attempt due to a hydrogen leak, teams have decided to replace the seal on an interface, called the quick disconnect, between the liquid hydrogen fuel feed line on the mobile launcher and the rocket while at the launch pad.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
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MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) — Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the return of more than a dozen antiquities worth more than $4 million back to Egypt Wednesday.
In total, 16 antiquities were returned to Egypt during a repatriation ceremony attended by Egypt’s Consul General Howaida Essam Mohamed and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Acting Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel.
“Today’s repatriation shows the breadth and prevalence of antiquities trafficking networks, but thanks to the work of our dedicated prosecutors and analysts, we have made tremendous progress in cracking down on this illegal activity,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will not allow our borough to be used by dealers and traffickers to turn a profit off these stolen artifacts.”
The Manhattan DA’s office said it has been performing a multi-year, international criminal investigation into one of the world’s largest ancient art collectors and billionaire hedge fund manager, Michael Steinhardt. In total, 180 stolen antiquities were taken from Steinhardt with a value of over $70 million. The investigation resulted in a lifetime ban on having antiquities, a first-of-its-kind ban.
“Our cooperation with the New York District Attorney’s Office has been eventful and fruitful, to say the least, during the last few years,” said Mohamed. “It is safe to say that we can open an entire museum solely based on the artifacts repatriated via the support and efforts of the District Attorney of New York, and for that, we are eternally grateful.”
Nine pieces seized from Steinhardt were sent back to the people of Egypt. They were trafficked by Israeli antiquities dealers Rafi Brown and Gil Chaya. Brown would purchase antiquities from unlicensed diggers, middlemen and smugglers, according to the DA. Chaya and his then-wife would buy illegal antiquities directly from looters.
Five of these pieces were described as an Egyptian Hoard made up of gold and silver ornaments and plaques dating to 1300-1101 B.C.E. The Egyptian Hoard first showed up on the international art market in 1999, when Steinhardt paid $70,000 for them from Brown with no prior documentation.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art had a total of six items taken. Five items taken from the Met, valued at $3.1 million, came from an investigation into the Dib-Simonian trafficking network. The pieces were looted from archaeological sites in Egypt, smuggled through Germany or the Netherlands to France, and sold by the Paris-based Pierre Bergé & Associés to the Met.
According to the DA’s office, this investigation resulted in the indictment or arrest of nine people in France, including former Louvre Director Jean-Luc Martinez. Two of these pieces were the Stele of a Singer, which was sold to the Met in 2015, and Fayum Mummy Portrait, which the Met purchased in 2013.
Another piece was seized from the Met as part of an investigation into trafficker Georges Lotfi. He was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by this DA’s office in early September.
A bronze statuette called Kneeling Ruler or Priest is said to be from the 8th Century B.C.E. Lofti bought the statuette in 2005 and sold it in 2006 to the Met.
The final piece was seized as part of another ongoing investigation.
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Jimmy Higginbottom, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 07, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital in Tuscumbia. Services will be on Friday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 8, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL. Burial will follow at Pleasant Site Cemetery.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
540 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN MILAM COUNTY...
At 539 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
Thorndale, or 11 miles northwest of Rockdale, moving southwest at 20
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Thorndale.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Angelina and southwestern San Augustine Counties through 615 PM
CDT...
At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Macune, or 15 miles northwest of Ebenezer, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Zavalla and Broaddus.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near lower Sam Rayburn , get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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3124 9434 3125 9433 3127 9434 3129 9432
3130 9432 3135 9423 3119 9413 3106 9432
3105 9439
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 060DEG 10KT 3124 9426
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Williamson County through 630 PM CDT...
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thorndale, or 10 miles northeast of Taylor, moving southwest at 10
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
unsecured objects.
Taylor, Granger, Thrall, Granger Dam, Laneport, Noack, Hoxie,
Beyarsville, Waterloo, Sandoval and Hare.
LAT...LON 3074 9728 3053 9719 3043 9734 3071 9755
3076 9732
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 035DEG 8KT 3065 9726
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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In the United States the cost of illiteracy is $300.80 billion
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On International Literacy Day (September 8 2022) a new report has highlighted the economic cost and social impact of a spike in illiteracy rates due to the disruption in children's education caused by the pandemic.
World Literacy Foundation (WLF) CEO Andrew Kay said, "The study finds that children from low-income homes are those most impacted in a post-pandemic environment. With gaps in their reading development, many children face lifelong illiteracy without effective intervention".
Released today on International Literacy Day to highlight the impact of illiteracy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation's report titled "The Economic & Social Cost of Illiteracy" says illiteracy is costing the global economy $1.19 trillion USD. Report available here: https://worldliteracyfoundation.org/
Mr Kay said, "illiteracy traps young people in an endless cycle of poverty and life-long hardship, often unable to fill out a form, read a street sign or a medicine label".
"The problem of illiteracy is often hidden by the person yet linked to numerous negative social and financial outcomes".
"Globally, almost 770 million people can't read a single word and another 2 billion people struggle to read a sentence.
As we observe International Literacy Day 2022, we must hold our political leaders to account, asking that they urgently remedy these catastrophic statistics.
"In both developing and developed countries, illiteracy is ruining lives and is linked with an array of poor life outcomes, such as poverty, inequity, unemployment, social exclusion, crime and long-term illness.
"We need to understand that early intervention can avert a lifetime of hardship, poverty and pain for a child, young person or adult who is struggling to read or write.
"Rapid change in digital technology is changing the landscape and ability of the populations in the poorest countries to learn to read and write. New and exciting opportunities are opening almost every day," Mr Kay concluded.
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Jureano Lookout buildings are wrapped in a fire shield in this Aug. 31, 2022, photo to protect the structures from fire. According to the book "IDAHO: A Climbing Guide," the buildings at the site were constructed after 1930.
Unseasonably hot and dry September weather is wreaking havoc with efforts to contain the Moose fire north of Salmon.
"As fuels continue to break records for lowest moisture contents ever, the fire’s rate of spread is approximately ½ mile per hour with spotting up to one mile," Wednesday's daily update from Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 said.
Temperatures at North Fork reached into the 90s again Wednesday, when a Red Flag warning warned of wind gusts of 30 mph expected through 9 p.m.
On Tuesday, a spot fire that started a day earlier in Jefferson Creek pushed more than a mile, reaching the Beartrack Mine. At about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, the power line feeding Panther Creek, Leesburg and the Beartrack, Blackbird and Idaho Cobalt mines was deenergized and fire officials recommended the Beartrack Mine and Leesburg be evacuated due to extreme fire behavior, the release said.
Three Hotshot firefighting crews and several helicopters worked on Tuesday’s new spot fires over the 300 Road near Rapps Creek until it became too unsafe, forcing ground crews to disengage and retreat to safety zones. After regrouping and determining the best locations to reengage the fire, firefighters employed direct and indirect tactics along the 300 Road, adjacent to the Beartrack Mine and in the Leesburg area, the release said.
The release said communication and coordination between resources has kept firefighters safe while strategically engaging the fire. The Contingency Group completed knocked out fuels along a mile-long of 098 Road south of Wade Fraser. Additionally, a hose lay was put in place along 061 Road for point protection near structures and other values at risk.
The area between Arnett Creek and Allen Creek continues to be the most active portion of the fire, the release said.
The fire, which encompasses more than 167 square miles, is 44% contained. It is being fought by 650 personnel, nine crews, five helicopters, 26 engines and 32 pieces of heavy equipment.
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Martha Madigan, 72, of Elkins Park, pioneering photography artist and professor emerita of the photography program at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, died Monday, Aug. 22, of metastatic lung cancer at her home.
Fascinated by art and image even as a child, Ms. Madigan spent her celebrated career exploring camera-less photography, cyanotype, photograms, traditional photography, and other artistic forms. She fashioned her first pinhole camera as a teenager, hosted her first solo show at 23, and went on to create countless dramatic images of colors, shapes, and figures that are displayed around the world.
She was taking selfies long before the term was coined, and her powerful “Daily Portrait” photo project with her family became what she called “an experience of their singular lives” and one of her most personal works. She joined Temple in 1979, became director of the photography program, spent more than four decades as a teacher, curator, and lecturer, and taught at Temple University Rome from 2004 to 2006 and again in 2018.
In an online tribute, Temple officials said: “Working with diverse ecosystems and cultural heritages to evoke reverence for the natural world was her mission as an artist, with a goal to create peace, healing and harmony though the art experience.”
Ms. Madigan’s work has been widely exhibited, displayed at the Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field, and resides, among other places, in collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Free Library of Philadelphia, Michener Art Museum, Woodmere Art Museum, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and California Museum of Photography.
“The process of my work reflects the passages of life, seeking not an understanding of time, but rather an experience of the sacred presence within it,” Ms. Madigan said on her website, marthamadigan.com. “May my work be a boat that carries me safely down the relentless river of time across the ocean of worldliness.”
Using photographic paper, sunlight, objects placed on the paper, and gold chloride toner, Ms. Madigan was able to create forms silhouetted by light that, she said, “make each such print unique, providing the magic of the unexpected.” Some of her most well-known projects are “Human Nature,” “Leaf Drawings,” “Graciela Growth” and “Botanical Portraits.”
Her husband, Jeffrey Fuller, said Ms. Madigan was ”somebody who had to make art. She was driven.” In a tribute, her family said: “She needed to share her creative vision with the world.”
Born Aug. 17, 1950, in Milwaukee, Ms. Madigan earned a bachelor’s degree in art education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972 and a master’s degree in studio art and photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1978. Before arriving at Temple, she taught classes in Illinois at Naval Station Great Lakes, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and North Shore Country Day School; and in Michigan at Wayne State University and Cranbrook Academy of Art.
She married Fuller in 1979, and they had son Daniel and daughters Claire and Grace. They lived in West Mount Airy and Germantown before settling in Elkins Park, and she visited artists’ residences, taught, and lectured across the country throughout her career.
She photographed President Jimmy Carter meeting with a group of distinguished artists at the White House in 1978, published some of her work in book form, and received a 1996 Leeway Foundation grant for excellence in photography. The Haggerty Art Museum in Milwaukee staged her first solo museum exhibition in 1996, and she earned numerous other grants, awards, and fellowships from Temple, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and other groups.
Ms. Madigan embraced yoga and meditation, mused often on the beauty of nature, and self-identified as a feminist. Her students called her “inspirational,” with a “peaceful, sweet disposition,” and her younger pupils at North Shore Country Day School lovingly called her “Arty Marty.”
Her daughter Grace said: “She was a Midwestern girl who had the capacity to befriend someone from any walk of life and welcome them into her artistic calm and spiritual nature.” A friend wrote in a tribute: “She exuded light, love and kindness.”
In an online biography, Ms. Madigan said her art sought to reflect “the essential truth in the teachings of nature: death and life as a continuum, the temporary nature of the body, and the struggle between human desire and spiritual evolution.”
In addition to her husband and children, Ms. Madigan is survived by eight grandchildren, a brother, two sisters, and other relatives.
A celebration of her life is to be held later.
Donations in her name may be made to Temple’s photography department fund: In Memory of Martha Madigan, Conwell Hall, 7th Floor, 1801 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19122.
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Apple introduces an all-new charging case with its AirPods Pro 2
Most of the time, we don't think much about the case when we buy new earphones. We just want it to have a big battery and to fit easily in our pockets. But it appears that with its latest AirPods Pro 2, Apple wanted to introduce a new Pro case as well.
Now, what do we mean by saying a Pro case? Well, first of all, the AirPods Pro 2's charging case is sweat- and water-resistant. That is not something you see every day, right? The new AirPods and their charging case come with an IPX4 rating, which means they can withstand water splashes. Just don't try to swim with them. Apple specifically says they aren't made for water sports.
The AirPods Pro 2 case also supports Apple’s Find My network, so you can track it down if you lose it. iPhones with a U1 chip (iPhone 11 and above) can get precise directions to it, but if you don’t have a U1 (like on iPhone SE), you can still find the general location of the case and then remote-activate a new internal speaker, which Apple says is loud enough to help you find it.
The AirPods Pro 2 will be available for preorder starting September 9 and will hit the shelves on September 23. Their price will be $249.
Now, what do we mean by saying a Pro case? Well, first of all, the AirPods Pro 2's charging case is sweat- and water-resistant. That is not something you see every day, right? The new AirPods and their charging case come with an IPX4 rating, which means they can withstand water splashes. Just don't try to swim with them. Apple specifically says they aren't made for water sports.
Previously, we were able to top up the case with wireless chargers or even Apple’s own MagSafe pucks. Now, for added convenience, you can use an Apple Watch charging pad to get the job done, which will reduce the amount of cables you need to bring along for a trip.
The AirPods Pro 2 case also supports Apple’s Find My network, so you can track it down if you lose it. iPhones with a U1 chip (iPhone 11 and above) can get precise directions to it, but if you don’t have a U1 (like on iPhone SE), you can still find the general location of the case and then remote-activate a new internal speaker, which Apple says is loud enough to help you find it.
If you enjoy personalizing all of your items and devices, you'll be pleased to know that, in addition to other engraving options, you can now customize your AirPods Pro 2 case with your own Memoji. All you need to do is to create and upload a Memoji in the Apple Store app.
The AirPods Pro 2 will be available for preorder starting September 9 and will hit the shelves on September 23. Their price will be $249.
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All-New Forme, AeroGrip and Idol Collections Along with Reinvented Classic Case Designs and Screen Protection Offer Thoughtful, Stylish Protection for Latest Apple Devices
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Incipio®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of innovative solutions designed to enrich today's digital lifestyle, today launched its diverse line of protective cases for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 14, featuring fashion, innovation and sustainability.
"We're proud to continue delivering products with purpose, offering consumers cases that are not only protective and stylish, but also have a positive environmental impact and help drive social responsibility forward in our industry," said Brian Stech, CEO of Incipio. "Our iPhone 14 case lineup is underscored by our commitment to innovation, design and sustainability in everything we create. Whether it's the boundary-pushing AeroGrip, the feel-good Forme Protective, or the fully compostable Organicore Clear, Incipio offers a protective case for everyone."
Incipio's protective lineup for the iPhone 14 series includes:
Be You. Find Your Forme. Debuting with the iPhone 14 range, Forme is an all-new genderful case collection designed for the consumer that values self-expression and inclusivity. These slim, protective cases feature nature-inspired designs with soothing colors, blurred lines, and translucency. Express your uniqueness while protecting your device from 10-foot drops.
"When designing the Forme collection for a new generation of consumers, we looked to nature and were inspired by the unique and memorable elements all around us," said Cassandra Shaw, Director of Design. "From colorful mountain marbling to the calming flow of the ocean tide, we took nature's multi-dimensional elements and experimented with different printing techniques, textures and finishes to produce a line of truly transformative cases."
The best way to prevent damage is to prevent drops. Designed through extensive ergonomic research and testing for superior usage and grip, AeroGrip is a first of its kind design with innovative raised exterior leverage 'wings' that improve support and grip for a more comfortable, in-hand feel. AeroGrip also protects against 16-foot drops, features 2x camera lens drop protection and boasts redesigned Impact Struts technology featuring staggered hexagons that provides maximum coverage and multiple levels of impact absorption. Available exclusively at Verizon and Incipio.com.
Developed through extensive ergonomic research and testing, Incipio's advanced Grip case features re-engineered tactile X grips on the sides of the case for maximum no-slip hold. Grip's dual-layer, one-piece construction and new Impact Struts technology protect against 14-foot drops.
An all-new minimalistic, clear case with color accents, ultra-slim construction and improved Impact Struts technology. Thoughtfully designed to include all the essential features, Idol is the everything you need, nothing you don't, case. Perfect for the on-the-go, stylish consumer looking for protection without distraction. Idol and Idol for MagSafe are packed with essential features to protect your device against 14-foot drops.
Incipio's tried and true two-piece slim case offers 12-foot drop protection, now with a new, soft-touch texture and latest Impact Struts technology. Made with sustainable materials, Duo and Duo for MagSafe are the next evolutionary step for dual-layer defense, delivering protection you can feel good about for both your phone and the environment.
The first 100% plant-based, compostable, co-molded clear case for those who want to show off their device naturally. Organicore Clear delivers slim and sleek eco-friendly protection from drops up to 14 feet.
Made from plants and 100% compostable, Organicore delivers naturally tough protection with new Impact Struts technology protecting against 8-foot drops, textured grips for a better hold, and raised edge screen protection.
Ultimate Impact Protection. Designed to never chip or break, Incipio's new premium .22mm hardened Hybrid Glass Screen Protector offers beautiful form-fitted and beveled, silkscreened edges, 9H hardness, anti-fingerprint and anti-smudge technology, and antimicrobial protection*.
All Incipio cases for the iPhone 14 series are made with sustainable materials and antimicrobial protection that eliminates and prevents 99.9% of surface bacteria*. Additional features include raised-edge bezels for added screen and camera protection against face and back drops, exceptional scratch and discoloration resistance, and 5G, wireless and MagSafe charging compatibility. All MagSafe cases include enhanced built-in magnets that have been designed for use with the Apple MagSafe ecosystem of accessories.
The new Incipio iPhone 14 protective case collections and screen protection are available now at Incipio.com, with select models available at Verizon, Best Buy, and other leading retailers worldwide.
As part of its commitment to driving environmental responsibility, Incipio is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, donating 1% of global e-commerce revenue from Incipio.com to support environmental nonprofit partners. Incipio has also been a longtime partner with Eden Reforestation Projects, planting trees in regions most affected by deforestation. To date, Incipio has planted over 4,000 acres of trees, roughly 4x the size of Central Park. Additionally, Incipio's collaboration with Close the Loop USA (CtL) continues to divert waste from landfills by offering users an end-of-life solution for their used phone case. At no charge, customers can receive a pre-paid shipping label to send a case from any brand to CtL for recycling by visiting Incipio.com.
To shop the new iPhone 14 cases and screen protection, and to learn more about Incipio and its purposeful products, please visit www.incipio.com. For the latest product news, connect with Incipio on Facebook, Twitter @myIncipio and Instagram @Incipio.
Incipio is a Vinci brand.
*Excluding Organicore and Organicore Clear cases. Antimicrobial protection for the case/screen protector, not the individual.
Incipio creates award-winning innovative solutions designed to enrich today's digital lifestyle through innovative design and reliable device protection. Founded in 1999, Incipio was born in an Orange County, CA garage with a love of tech and a then-novel idea to create protective cases for the mobile phone. Over twenty years later, our category-leading products are a testament to our heritage and passion for enhancing our customers' everyday experiences.
Vinci Brands is a global leader in consumer tech protection, carry and power solutions operating an innovative and diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands at the intersection of design, functionality, sustainability, and lifestyle. The company has an award-winning product portfolio that includes protective cases, shells, sleeves, bags, power management, enterprise and B2B solutions sold under the Incipio, Incase, Survivor, Griffin, kate spade new york, and Coach brands. Vinci Brands has operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Australia, and China. For more information visit www.vincibrands.com.
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Titans QB Tannehill has ‘burning fire’ after playoff loss
By TERESA M. WALKER
AP Pro Football Writer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The questions came at Ryan Tannehill in a variety of ways Wednesday, with reporters trying to draw out any remaining emotion from the Tennessee Titans quarterback’s last game. Tannehill didn’t bite. He starts his 11th NFL season Sunday in the opener against the New York Giants. Tannehill talked in May of needing therapy after the Titans’ divisional playoff loss. His third interception came with 20 seconds left in a tied game. He covered the same ground to start training camp. The Titans quarterback made it clear again Wednesday that he is fired up. But he says this is a new season and what happened last year doesn’t matter now.
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Police: 70-year-old crossing guard dies days after being hit by SUV
YUMA, Ariz. (Gray News) - A 70-year-old crossing guard in Arizona died this week after she was hit by an SUV while on duty.
The Yuma Police Department reports Maria Cecilia Chavez was working as a school crossing guard near the intersection of 24th Street and 8th Avenue on Sept. 1 when a Toyota RAV4 struck her.
Chavez was taken to the hospital, but died from her injuries on Tuesday.
According to authorities, a 60-year-old woman was driving the Toyota and hit Chavez while making a left turn.
Police said alcohol or speed didn’t appear to be factors in the crash.
Yuma police said the 70-year-old crossing guard was wearing a reflective vest. No children were injured.
The incident remains under investigation, and police urged anyone with further information to contact the department at 928-783-4421.
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TIJUANA (Border Report) — Many migrants in Tijuana are trying to gain access to shelters believing the facilities can clear the way for asylum, a migrant activist south of the border says.
At the Movimiento Juventud 2000 shelter, more than 100 migrants are said to be waiting in line and are camping out outside the facility.
The person in charge of the shelter and migrant activist José María García Lara says the rumor, about how his shelter and others offer a path to asylum in the United States, is false.
“We have tried to explain that lawyers are in charge of paperwork,” he said. “All we can do is reach out to attorneys and if they decide to show up, only they can help those at the facility.”
García Lara stated that as of now, there are about 5,000 migrants in shelters across Tijuana, a figure that has gone up in recent weeks.
“They believe that by being around the shelter, they can get asylum or humanitarian parole, which is not true … there’s a lot of misinformation out there,” he said.
García Lara put out a call to all levels of government to address the problems and help the migrants.
“We will perform our civic duty, we hope the three branches of government take care of the needs of our immigrant community because what is happening will just keep repeating itself,” he said.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
256 PM PDT Wed Sep 7 2022
.The Red Flag Warning for the Okanogan Valley and Waterville
Plateau for Thursday has been extended into Friday in anticipation
of continued dry north winds. The Red Flag Warning for the
mountainous zones of north central and northeast Washington has
been extended through Thursday morning due to poor humidity
recovery and gusty ridge top winds through the night.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE OKANOGAN VALLEY
AND WATERVILLE PLATEAU...
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR OKANOGAN VALLEY
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone
703) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: Wednesday: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Thursday and Friday: North 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
* Timing: West winds on Wednesday. North Winds Thursday and Friday.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 20 percent.
* Temperatures: Wednesday: Upper 80s and low 90s. Thursday and
Friday: Upper 70s to low 80s.
* Impacts: Gusty winds along with very dry humidity could cause
current fires to spread.
* Additional Information: The Okanogan Valley and Waterville
Plateau will experience 3 consecutive days of at or near
critical thresholds for wind and low humidity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND
EASTERN WASHINGTON...
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North
Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
(Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Fire Weather Zone 707 Western
Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern
Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire
Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Timing: West winds peaking Wednesday mid afternoon through
early evening.
* Temperatures: Upper 80s and low 90s
* Impacts: Gusty winds during the day time along with very dry
humidity could cause current fires to spread.
* Additional Information: Thursday and Friday will be dry and
breezy as well. Parts of the Columbia Basin and exposed ridges
of northern Washington may need additional warnings.
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOUNTAINOUS ZONES OF NORTH
CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST WASHINGTON...
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington
North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan
Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Fire Weather Zone
700 Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Fire
Weather Zone 701 Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701),
Fire Weather Zone 702 Colville Reservation (Zone 702) and Fire
Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704).
* Winds: West winds this evening becoming northwest overnight 10
to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Timing: Wind in the lowlands will peak this afternoon and
evening, but dry gusty winds on the ridges will blow through
the night and into Thursday morning.
* Relative Humidities: Afternoon minimum RH of 10 to 20 percent in
the valleys and 18 to 28 percent over the higher terrain. Poor
overnight recovery on ridges and mid-slopes.
* Temperatures: Lowland high temperatures upper 80s and low 90s.
* Impacts: Continuation of dry and gusty winds over the ridges
will persist through the night leading to the potential for
increased fire activity overnight.
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Prosecutors say an Ohio grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against a Canton police officer who shot and killed a man who was firing a gun into the air minutes into the new year.
Stark County Prosecutor Kyle Stone said his office had presented grand jurors with a “wide range" of potential felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, but declined to indict in the Jan. 1 death of 46-year-old James Williams.
“I understand that this is not the outcome that some people wanted, but I want to assure this community that we presented this case in a fair and just manner,” Stone said at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. He said no further action would be taken by his office.
Williams had apparently been firing celebratory gunfire skyward at his home when the officer fired multiple rounds through a 6-foot-tall (1.8-meter-tall) fence as smoke rose into the air. Footage from the officer’s body camera showed him shouting “Get down!” after he had shot Williams, who died at a hospital.
The city's police chief said on the day of the shooting that the officer feared for his safety, and the officer said in a federal court filing that he believed his conduct “was objectively reasonable” based on probable cause and/or “in self-defense of a lethal threat,” as he observed Williams firing a high-powered rifle, the Canton Repository reported.
Williams' family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the officer and the City of Canton in federal court alleging excessive force, wrongful death, deliberate indifference to medical needs, assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Family attorneys said relatives of Williams, the father of four daughters and stepfather to two more, will review the state investigation files when they are made public. Although “saddened" that no charges will be brought, the family will continue efforts in civil court “to ensure accountability for those responsible for James’ death,” they said.
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields spent the offseason tweaking his footwork and mechanics and trying to improve his presence in the pocket.
He also embraced his leadership role as the Chicago Bears' unquestioned starting quarterback. Now, he's hoping the work he and his teammates put in leads to a big payoff for a team that struggled last year, starting with the season opener this week against San Francisco.
“Coach says all the time, it’s about us. It’s not about the 49ers this week,” Fields said Wednesday. “It’s about us — how we play, how we execute. So I’m just playing for my teammates, playing for my coaches and going out here and executing to the best of my ability.”
All eyes will be on Fields when the Bears host the 49ers on Sunday.
He comes into his second season trying to convince new general manager Ryan Poles and first-year coach Matt Eberflus he is the right person to solidify a position that has historically haunted the Monsters of the Midway.
A strong showing against a dominant defense that helped lead San Francisco to the NFC championship game last season would sure be a good way to start. The fact that the 49ers passed on him and drafted Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in 2021 might make it that much sweeter.
“He’s gonna prove everything that everybody doubted him on — especially Week 1,” receiver Darnell Mooney said last week. “That team passed on him. So they’re gonna have to pay a little bit for that.”
Fields said he not out to prove the 49ers wrong and shrugged off Mooney's comment as “Moon being Moon.” The former Ohio State star was the fourth quarterback taken last year after Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Lance were drafted in the top three overall spots. The Bears traded up with the New York Giants to grab him at No. 11.
Fields said he's glad to be in Chicago and, therefore, "I’m glad that they passed on me.”
If he has a little extra motivation going against the 49ers, that's fine with Eberflus.
“Motivation is funny, isn’t it?” Eberflus said. “Sometimes different people are motivated a certain way, and I think if you have that under control, meaning self-control, and use that the right way to motivate you, I think there’s nothing wrong with that. That can be whatever. That can be anything.”
Fields is in a far different position than he was this time last year, when the previous regime opted to go with veteran Andy Dalton as the starter and have Fields watch and learn from the sideline.
That plan blew up when Dalton was injured in Week 2. Fields got thrust into the starting role after having no practice reps with the starters, and the Bears had to adjust on the fly.
It wasn't an easy transition. Fields threw more interceptions (10) than touchdown passes (seven) and had an unimpressive 73.2 passer rating. Chicago's offense ranked among the NFL's worst.
The Bears, with issues all over their roster, went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years. That convinced chairman George McCaskey to make big changes, so he fired former general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy.
Poles, hired out of Kansas City's front office, overhauled the roster. But he didn't make any splashy additions to an offense that had a glaring lack of playmakers.
The Bears are banking on improvement from within, particularly from their quarterback. Fields said he's more comfortable overall, is clicking with new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and is studying opponents differently.
Teammates said they notice a difference, too. Bears players voted Fields a captain along with left guard Cody Whitehair and defensive stars Roquan Smith and Robert Quinn.
“There’s a lot more confidence knowing it’s his show, he’s the guy we’re looking at," Quinn said. "And I say everyone else is embracing it around him, making sure they do their jobs, but helping him be successful as well. It’s a joint joint thing. Everyone’s gotta do their part.”
NOTES: The Bears had two players listed on their initial injury report. WR Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) did not practice and DL Dominique Robinson (knee) was limited.
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Atmosphere joins forces with southwest dealer to expand territory to six states
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. and ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmosphere Commercial Interiors, a commercial furniture and services provider headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, today announced the acquisition of Business Environments, a Steelcase solution and commercial flooring provider based in Albuquerque, NM and El Paso, TX.
Business Environments has a reputation for professional and personalized service from a team that takes pride in a job well done. "I am most impressed by their commitment to each other, their clients, and to their communities," said Carlene Wilson, CEO and President of Atmosphere. "Together, we bring a depth of experience and capacity to commercial, education, government, and healthcare markets, and we will deliver remarkable value. I am delighted to welcome Business Environments to our Southwest Region."
I.B. Hoover founded Business Environments in Albuquerque as an office equipment store in 1973, then sold the business to his sons, Bruce and Scott Hoover in 1997. Under their leadership, Business Environments expanded their office furniture and flooring business into El Paso and now employ over 85 team members.
"The synergies across our companies are hard to miss," said Bruce, who has led Business Environments as CEO for 25 years. "We put people first, build solid relationships, and give back to our community. Atmosphere believes in value creation—for team members, clients, architects and designers, commercial real estate professionals, and the communities we live and work in."
Scott Hoover joined Business Environments in 1994 and eventually took over as President. "Hitting the 50-year mark is an extraordinary accomplishment and could not have happened without the dedication and professionalism of our staff. I am thrilled that this expansion will serve as a springboard for careers and development," said Scott.
Michael Kocurek, Vice President of Sales, will lead the furniture division across the Albuquerque and El Paso locations. "I am excited, that in this next chapter of our history, we will have the opportunity to elevate our capabilities and lead with a growth mindset. I am confident that our outstanding teams will help clients discover new opportunities and solutions, and we will bring unparalleled value to our design communities," said Michael.
Current and prospective team members can expect a welcoming and dynamic workplace and continuous innovation that powers the growth and enrichment of our teams, partnerships, and local communities. Design and commercial real estate firms can expect support from a seasoned project team from co-creation and visualization, to budgeting and planning, to implementation. Clients can expect environments that are compelling, high-performing, and human-centric through the creative applications of architecture, furniture, and technology that is backed by global workplace research and the strongest warranty in the industry.
Both organizations are multi-year recipients of the distinguished Steelcase Premier Partner award, a reflection of their commitment to strong financial and operational performance, and customer service excellence.
Business Environments will operate as Business Environments by Atmosphere through the end of 2022 before a full transition to the Atmosphere Commercial Interiors brand in 2023.
Atmosphere Commercial Interiors is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Atmosphere Commercial Interiors has a rich history in the office furniture industry, serving organizations around the globe of every size, from start-up to Fortune 500, and across corporate, healthcare, education, and hospitality industries. Atmosphere is a multi-year recipient of the distinguished Steelcase Premier Partner award. Atmosphere is a subsidiary of Omni Workspace, a diversified holding company whose subsidiaries serve the design-build and contract interiors markets with products, services, and solutions. For more information, visit www.atmosphereci.com.
Business Environments has served New Mexico and Southwest Texas since 1973 with exceptional services and products. Clients include emerging enterprises as well as major corporations across multiple industries. Business Environments' success is based on the energy and experience of its people and strong partnerships, earning credibility through integrity and performance. Business Environments is a multi-year recipient of the distinguished Premier Partner award. For more information, visit www.businessenvironments.com.
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BATH, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Navy’s workhorse destroyer went into production more than 30 years ago, when Tom Stevens was a young welder.
Now, the Navy is getting ready to turn the page as it looks to a future ship brimming with lasers that can shoot down missiles and attack enemies with hypersonic missiles topping 3,800 mph.
Stevens, 52, said the warship provides an opportunity to build something new after a historic production run of the Arleigh Burke class.
“It will be an impressive destroyer that will absolutely launch us into the next generation of ships,” said Stevens, director of ground assembly at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.
The stakes are high when it comes to a replacement for the backbone of the fleet as the Navy faces a growing threat from China, whose numerical advantage becomes greater each year.
The first design contracts were awarded this summer to General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works in Maine and Huntington Ingalls Industries in Mississippi for a large surface warship that would eventually follow production of the ubiquitous Burke destroyers.
All of that warfighting gear won’t come cheap. The average cost of each new vessel, dubbed DDG(X), is projected to be a third more expensive than Burkes, the latest of which cost of about $2.2 billion apiece, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
The Navy has vowed that it won’t repeat recent shipbuilding debacles when it rushed production and crammed too much new tech into ships, leading to delays and added expense with littoral combat ships, stealthy Zumwalt-class destroyers, and the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier.
“Rather than tying the success of DDG(X) to developmental technology, we’re using known, mature technologies on a flexible platform that can be upgraded for decades to come, as the technology of tomorrow is matured and demonstrated,” said Jamie Koehler, a Navy spokesperson.
A shipyard in Wisconsin started construction last week of the first in a new class of frigates, which are smaller than destroyers. Those ships used an existing design, and there are no new weapon systems.
Still, there continues to be concern about the destroyer’s cost. A high price tag would reduce the number of ships the Navy can afford to build, said Bryan Clark, defense analyst at the Hudson Institute.
“You’ll end up with the surface fleet that, instead of growing, it would be shrinking,” Clark said.
Production of the new ship is still years away.
For now, shipyards continue to produce Burke-class destroyers, which earned a spot in the record book for a production run that has outlasted every other battleship, cruiser, destroyer and frigate in U.S. Navy history. By the time the last Burke is built, it could surpass even the Nimitz aircraft carrier, which had a four-decade production run.
At Bath Iron Works, shipbuilders have worked nearly exclusively on Burkes, save for the three Zumwalt-class destroyers, and they have a backlog that’ll carry through the end of the decade.
Shipfitter Tim Garland, 57, started work in 1988 on the first Arleigh Burke destroyer, making ballistic doors and hatches. Over the years, he’s worked on just about every component of the ship, during freezing winter days and steamy hot summer days.
The shipfitter never figured that the same ship — upgraded over the years — would enjoy such longevity.
“We figured there would be a replacement ship well before now. But if it ain’t broke. Don’t fix it,” he said.
The Navy originally wanted to replace Burkes with stealthy Zumwalt-class destroyers with electric propulsion, unusual tumblehome hull and angular shape to minimize radar signature. The program was ultimately truncated from 32 ships to three because of the high cost but supporters said the technological leaps could be useful for future ships.
Indeed, the new destroyers will draw on that ship’s electric power plant to energize lasers while using a conventional hull and a radar and weapon system that’s similar to what’s currently in use, the Navy said.
Matt Caris, an analyst with Avascent, said the Navy is going to great lengths to prevent spending from getting out of control, from its view on mature technology and overall acquisition process to timetable. The first in the class of ship wouldn’t be commissioned until the mid-2030s.
“The Navy is trying to thread the needle with some potentially revolutionary capabilities in as low risk and evolutionary process as possible,” he said.
Others worry that the cost will become a drain on the rest of the fleet.
It’s possible that the Navy could afford only one of the ships per year, compared to current destroyer build rates of two to three per year, shrinking the size of the fleet over time, Clark said.
“They want to pile every mission on the the DDG(X) to make it sort of death star. They’re putting all their eggs in one basket financially,” he said.
The new destroyer represents the high end of the Navy’s aspirations.
At the other end, the Navy is also speeding research into less expensive drone ships that would extend the Navy’s sensors and offensive capability, working in concert with crewed ships that would be kept farther from harm’s way. Such a networked fleet would be spread out and harder to destroy.
In Bath, there’s a new generation of shipbuilders — thousands of them including Tom Stevens’ son, Shane Stevens — who are eager for the new program and a long stretch of steady work.
Big contracts ensure workers are busy for years to come, but there’s also enthusiasm about trying something new, Shane Stevens said.
“I’m always excited when I get to learn about something new that’s high tech. That’s what I’m excited about,” the 29-year-old said.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (NASDAQ: CRESY, BYMA: CRES), leading Argentine agricultural company, announces today its results for the Fiscal Year 2022 ended June 30, 2022.
HIGHLIGHTS
- We concluded a regional agricultural campaign with very good results, motivated by an active demand for grains, high commodity prices, mixed weather conditions and a more dynamic real estate market, mainly in Brazil. We planted 254,000 hectares and reached a grain production of 800,000 tons.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached ARS 47,739 million in fiscal year 2022, ARS 19,054 million from the agricultural business and ARS 28,685 million from the urban property and investment business, increasing 10% compared to fiscal year 2021.
- The net result for fiscal year 2022 was a gain of ARS 63,000 million, compared to a loss of ARS 40,179 in the previous fiscal year.
- During the fiscal year, our subsidiary Brasilagro sold a fraction of its Rio do Meio farm for BRL 130.1 million and a fraction of its Alto Taquarí farm for BRL 336.0 million.
- Regarding the urban business, in December 2021, it was concluded the merger between IRSA and IRSA Commercial Properties that has an effective date of July 1, 2021. CRESUD's current stake in IRSA is 53.9%.
- In financial matters, we issued debt in the local market for USD 125.6 million and subsequently, we completed the exchange of the Series XXIII Notes for USD 113 million within the framework of the Resolution of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, reaching an acceptance of 86.7%.
- Subsequently, we launched a share repurchase plan for up to ARS 1,000 million, which to date has registered an advance of 99%.
Financial Highlights
(In millions of Argentine Pesos)
FY 2022 ended June 30, 2022
Cresud, leading Argentinean agricultural company with a growing presence in Latin American countries, cordially invites you to participate in its Fiscal Year 2022 Results Conference Call on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time / 11:00 AM BA Time.
To access the Webinar:
Webinar ID: 874 0752 4925
Password: 164473
In addition, you can participate communicating to this numbers:
Argentina: +54 112 040 0447 or +54 115 983 6950 or +54 341 512 2188 or +54 343 414 5986
Israel: +972 55 330 1762 or +972 3 978 6688
Brazil : +55 11 4700 9668 or +55 21 3958 7888 or +55 11 4632 2236 or +55 11 4632 2237
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592
Chile: +56 232 938 848 or +56 41 256 0288 or +56 22 573 9304 or +56 22 573 9305 or +56 23 210 9066
UK: +44 330 088 5830 or +44 131 460 1196 or +44 203 481 5237 or +44 203 481 5240 or +44 208 080 6591
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https://www.cresud.com.ar/home-inversores.php?lng=en
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