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WFO PHOENIX 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 Phoenix AZ
117 AM MST Thu Sep 8 2022
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall associated with the
tropical system Kay is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and California, including
the following areas, in southwest Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila
River Valley, Kofa, Parker Valley, Southeast Yuma County and Yuma.
In California, Chiriaco Summit, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chuckwalla
Valley, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County Southwest,
Imperial County West, Imperial Valley, Joshua Tree NP East, Joshua
Tree NP West, Palo Verde Valley and Salton Sea.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant tropical moisture associated with the tropical
system Kay will spread north into the area resulting in
scattered to widespread rainfall. Extended periods of
moderate rain will be capable of producing rural and urban
flooding. Bands of heavier rain and embedded thunderstorms
will be capable of producing higher rain rates which could
also lead to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medivir AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: MVIR), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer in areas of high unmet medical need, today announces that an abstract about its lead program fostroxacitabine bralpamide (fostrox) and the potential efficacy in primary liver cancer has been accepted for presentation at the SITC 37th Annual Meeting, held November 10-12, 2022, in Boston, USA.
The abstract, titled "Fostrox (MIV-818) in combination with anti-PD-1 shows increased efficacy in nonclinical tumour models in vivo" will be presented at the conference by Fredrik Öberg, CSO at Medivir. The presentation includes study results outlining the potential for enhanced anti-tumour effects when an anti-PD1 antibody is combined with fostrox.
- "Fostrox induces DNA damage and tumour cell death, potentially leading to increased tumour antigen presentation and an increased immune response, generating potential for combining with a checkpoint inhibitor like anti-PD-1. Our results confirm that fostrox has the potential to be combined with anti-PD-1 antibodies for improved efficacy in patients with primary liver cancer," says Fredrik Öberg.
- "Primary liver cancer is a disease with significant unmet need and combining treatments with different and additive mechanisms of action will be critical to improve outcomes for patients. Fostrox has a unique, liver targeted approach and these results further support our belief that it has a strong potential for attractive combinations", says Jens Lindberg, CEO at Medivir AB.
The abstract and the poster will be available on Medivir's website after the presentation.
For additional information, please contact
Magnus Christensen, CFO
Telephone: +46 8 5468 3100
E-mail: magnus.christensen@medivir.com
About fostrox
Fostroxis a pro-drug designed to selectively treat liver cancers and to minimize side effects. It has the potential to become the first liver-targeted and orally administered drug for patients with HCC and other forms of liver cancer. Fostrox has completed a phase 1b monotherapy study, and a combination study in HCC currently ongoing.
About primary liver cancer
Primary liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common cancer that arises in the liver. Although existing therapies for advanced HCC can extend the lives of patients, treatment benefits are insufficient and death rates remain high. There are 42,000 patients diagnosed with primary liver cancer per year in the US and current five-year survival is 11 percent. HCC is a heterogeneous disease with diverse etiologies, and lacks defining mutations observed in many other cancers. This has contributed to the lack of success of molecularly targeted agents in HCC. The limited overall benefit, taken together with the poor overall prognosis for patients with intermediate and advanced HCC, results in a large unmet medical need.
About Medivir
Medivir develops innovative drugs with a focus on cancer where the unmet medical needs are high. The drug candidates are directed toward indication areas where available therapies are limited or missing and there are great opportunities to offer significant improvements to patients. Medivir is focusing on the development of fostroxacitabine bralpamide (fostrox), a pro-drug designed to selectively treat liver cancer cells and to minimize side effects. Collaborations and partnerships are important parts of Medivir's business model, and the drug development is conducted either by Medivir or in partnership. Birinapant, a SMAC mimetic, is exclusively outlicensed to IGM Biosciences (Nasdaq: IGMS) to be developed in combination with IGM-antibodies for the treatment of solid tumors. Medivir's share (ticker: MVIR) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's Small Cap list. www.medivir.com.
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In Sweden, unless alcohol is involved, conversation with strangers can be suspect.
And yet head-turning doesn’t even start to describe the kind of attention I experienced in a first test drive review through some coastal towns of its Skåne county in Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz electric van.
It was more than I recall seeing in a supercar, but in all fairness the vehicle wasn’t moving nearly as rapidly. Over and over, rubberneckers pulled alongside my driving partner and I on the road, and when parked people lingered nearby and approached with questions. One man stepped into the camera shot when we parked for a photo op. And a speedy-looking road biker actually flagged us down in the middle of the road—not with any kind of emergency, but to ask about the van in a language not his own.
I can only imagine what the response would be in California, where a production version of the ID.Buzz remains nearly two years away. That version will arrive in extended-wheelbase form, and potentially with a bigger battery pack than the 82-kwh pack in our test vehicle. Nostalgia triggers for the Type 2 Microbus run deep in California, and the van’s debut will mark roughly seven years since VW first revealed the ID.Buzz at the 2017 Detroit auto show and then the same year let us take the wheel in a driving concept.
At 185.5 inches long, the Euro-spec ID.Buzz is about the length of what would be considered a compact crossover in the U.S., as vehicle size creeps upward. The wheelbase is 117.7 inches for the current ID.Buzz model, while the long-wheelbase U.S. version will stretch 10.6 inches longer—amounting to an expected 118.3 inches.
Vanning past the New Beetle
After spending the rest of the afternoon with the Buzz, my buzz didn’t fade. VW absolutely nailed the exterior design, while learning from the mistakes of the New Beetle inside. This isn’t a vehicle that will feel out of vogue in a few years.
This time, VW has kept the retro cues outside and hasn’t gone so far above and beyond with them inside. There’s no vase inside, and no other overt nods to the flower power days. The ID.Buzz is just a very practical, comfortable modern electric van inside, and the biggest concession to the retro snout involves the angled front quarter windows that, from inside, essentially break the A-pillar into two.
Even that’s a pragmatic choice, though. The wrapped windscreen, smooth snout, and smooth underbody help allow a low 0.29 coefficient of drag for the passenger version.
The reason VW didn’t go so New Beetle with the ID.Buzz likely comes down to nostalgia. Those who once owned the original air-cooled Buses when they were new or nearly new are into retirement age by now. The target customers are likely those who feel a hint of nostalgia because their family owned one when they were kids—or there’s one in the family album. What’s inside doesn’t need to push those buttons.
It’s a fine, modern, two-row van inside. You sit upright, with a great view outward and forward, even despite that front pillar arrangement. The only thing I noted when parking was that it was hard to tell where the front corners of the vehicle are.
Nothing buggy inside
The interface will feel familiar to anyone who’s been in the current Volkswagen ID.4—and a growing group of the latest VW vehicles. The driver gets a freestanding 5.3-inch display, while touchscreens are either 10.0 or 12.0 inches. Two communications packages are distinguished mainly by whether or not they include navigation. There are up to eight USB-C ports, including two just to the right of the steering wheel and one built into the passenger door. Most of these are next to storage trays and they can deliver 45 watts—enough to charge a laptop or tablet at a rapid clip, and VW will offer an AC outlet as an option. Stay tuned for how many amps that means for the U.S., but it’s powered by the 12-volt accessory circuit.
Spotify and Apple Music “from now can thus be used in the ID.Buzz even without a linked up smart phone,” according to Volkswagen, although that’s among the many features that might be market-dependent. Vehicles at the test drive were running a quick-reacting and bug-free software version 3.2 that’s just starting to arrive in 2023 ID.4 models and should be available over the air soon.
The second row is a bench seat good for three, split 60/40 with reclining backrests, and each section can slide 5.9 inches fore and aft. The Pro version we tested also has power-sliding doors on each side. Just mind that the second row doesn’t have anywhere to go if you have a long, flat item. The battery’s down there.
Loaded to the top edges of the rear seatbacks, there’s a whopping 39.6 cubic feet of cargo space, and if you fold the second-row seatbacks forward that grows to 77.9 cubic feet—note that neither are the typical U.S. SAE measurements. Seating will likely change in U.S. form anyway.
Howzz id drive?
The ID.Buzz borrows extensively from Volkswagen’s existing MQB platform and the ID.4 crossover. It rides on MacPherson struts in front, with a multi-link arrangement in back, and while it has disc brakes in front it might be the most expensive passenger vehicle on the market with rear drums.
For now, in its Euro-spec ID.Buzz Pro launch form, the Buzz isn’t all that quick or particularly engaging to drive. Instead, it aims for a smooth ride with a quiet, tightly assembled interior. There’s loads of roll if you pitch it hard into a roundabout, but with the battery set low and surprising amounts of grip, its capabilities are far beyond that lean. Hard braking also doesn’t produce the sort of nosedive you get in other vans.
The ID.Buzz directly borrows its single permanent-magnet electric motor from the ID.4, and at the rear wheels it delivers 201 hp and 228 lb-ft of torque. VW says that the Buzz will get to 62 mph in about 10 seconds (quite leisurely), and in European spec the ID.Buzz is limited to a top speed of 90 mph.
That said, we got up to around 80 mph and found that wind noise remains well-hushed, perhaps even better so than in the ID.4.
VW all but confirmed that an all-wheel-drive version is on the way, pointing out how the company left the same package space open around the front axle. In AWD form, the ID.4 makes 295 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. The ID.Buzz sure could use that extra power.
Just as in the ID.4, the ID.Buzz essentially offers two levels of regenerative braking. If you drive in “D,” the ID.Buzz will decelerate very lightly, unless you’re already following someone closely. Click over to “B” and the ID.Buzz decelerates more abruptly when you lift off the accelerator, pulling up to 0.3 g, which is typical for EVs with one-pedal driving capability.
An 82-kwh lithium-ion battery pack provides 77 kwh of usable capacity and will deliver more than 250 miles of range if you go by more generous WLTP standards. The ID.Buzz takes advantage of stepped-up 170-kw peak DC fast-charging power that allows a 5% to 80% charge in 30 minutes.
Different Buzz, same design on the way for the U.S.
VW plans to offer the passenger-oriented ID.Buzz Pro—not to be confused with the professional version, the ID.Buzz Cargo—in a great array of builds and choices, spanning 18-, 19-, 20-, and 21-inch wheels. The one we spent the day in rode on 20-inch alloys with Continental EcoContact self-sealing tires.
In Europe, VW is offering a version of its Travel Assist driver-assist system that utilizes crowdsourced lane-position “swarm data” from other Volkswagens. That swarm data allows automated lane changes at speeds of 90 km/h (56 mph). A new Park Assist Pro can remember five different real-world parking maneuvers, automatically offering assisted parking if it recognizes one of them.
Color is part of what makes the ID.Buzz pop, and it’s offered in a palette of hues far more adventurous than anything we’ve seen from VW since the New Beetle. In Europe, the possibilities include Candy White, pearlescent Deep Black, five colorful metallic finishes, and four two-tone finishes—Lime Yellow, Starlight Blue, Energetic Orange, and Bay Leaf Green. On each two-tone model, the upper roof, upper rear portion, and V-shaped hood area are Candy White, amounting to an homage to the original Bus.
If the interior ever feels too austere, ambient light available in passenger versions will deliver up to 30 colors.
It’s great. Now about that wait…
VW has managed to create a design that’s almost entirely in line—in profile and details—with the concept vehicle that charmed people so much five years ago. But it made some smart choices
Don’t linger long on features and trim levels for Europe because we’ll get a longer van, possibly with different materials, and likely never see this form of the ID.Buzz. That said, the ID.Buzz is not cheap. In VW’s home country, it starts at the equivalent of about $54,000 for the ID.Buzz Cargo and $64,000 for the five-seat, passenger-oriented ID.Buzz Pro. Don’t expect U.S. versions to land much below $70,000 when they arrive in two years—likely in volumes far too limited for demand.
We’ll just have to hope you can wait.
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VW paid for travel and lodging for Motor Authority to wow the Danish and Swedish locals and bring you this test drive review.
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- International health authorities, such as the WHO and the CDC are warning of the emerging danger of bacterial infections resistant to current antibiotics
- The 2022 World Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Congress in the greater Washington D.C. area is serving as a forum to openly address the threat of AMR
- Debiopharm will join the action-focused discussions around this silent pandemic in 3 panel discussions, presenting their microbiome-sparing FabI inhibitor class as a future tool to fight AMR
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debiopharm, (www.debiopharm.com) a privately-owned, Swiss-based, biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of novel class antibiotics, today revealed its involvement in three panel discussions at the World AMR Congress, taking place in Fort Washington, Maryland, from September 7th – 8th. This conference offers pharmaceutical companies, government, and policy stakeholders from all around the world the opportunity to meet, discuss and formulate initiatives to effectively tackle the emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance. Debiopharm will present developments on its FabI inhibitor antibiotic class including afabicin (Debio 1450), Debio 1453 and Debio 1454S, all of which have microbiome-sparing potential, a promising characteristic for AMR prevention.
AMR is a leading cause of death and disability and represents a major threat to human health. Among the 1.27 million deaths1 that occur globally due to antibiotic-resistant infections each year, more than 35,0002 occur in the United States and over 33,0003 occur in Europe. The economic burden of AMR is also significant4 in direct health care and lost productivity costs are attributable to antibiotic-resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus spp.
The WHO and the CDC have identified such pathogens posing a threat to public health and Debiopharm, one of the few private companies still engaged in the development of novel antibiotics, has directed its efforts toward targeting them. The World AMR summit offers a great opportunity to governments, funds, associations, and passionate companies like Debiopharm to join forces against one of the top global public threats facing humanity.
"We're proud to unveil more on the role our novel class antibiotic, the FabI inhibitors, amongst key international stakeholders at the World AMR. We're hoping that our collaboration with specialized organizations and lawmakers will trigger the much needed changes in the way we think about the unmet need for antibiotics as well as provide hope to people and health practitioners dealing with these seemingly insurmountable infections," stated Mohammed Benghezal, Global Project Lead in Anti-infectives, Debiopharm.
"Pathogen-specific antibiotic effect without harming the 'good' gut bacteria: it is the best of both worlds! As we research their efficacy and safety profile, this class of antibiotics could be like no other," expressed Ricardo Chaves, Executive Medical Director, Debiopharm. "Now is the time to encourage the development of new antibiotic classes by establishing new business models that will assure future patients access to effective treatments that will knock out highly resistant bacterial infections and at the same time prevent AMR development."
About afabicin
Afabicin (Debio 1450) is Debiopharm's first-in-class FabI inhibitor against Staphylococcus spp., whose sub-class Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is high on the WHO global priority pathogen list and deemed a "serious threat" by the CDC. Afabicin can be administered orally or IV and selectively targets Staphylococcus' essential bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis. Promising results have been obtained in a comparative double-blind Phase 2 trial with afabicin in acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections. Currently, an international Phase 2 trial in bone and joint infections is being conducted comparing afabicin to standard antibiotics.
About Debio 1453 and Debio 1454S
Analogous to Afabicin, the preclinical compounds Debio 1453 and Debio 1454S are potential first-in-class pathogen-specific drugs targeting the essential bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis. Debio 1453 can be administered orally or intramuscularly to treat Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections while Debio 1454S is being developed for IV use in cases of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
Debiopharm's fight against antimicrobial resistance
Debiopharm, an innovation-focused, Swiss biopharmaceutical company is one of the few privately owned companies developing novel class antibiotics to combat hard-to-treat infections. Through their unique partnership-based business model, the company is advancing pathogen-specific antibiotics from early stage through phase II clinical research with afabicin, specifically targeting staphylococci, being the most clinically advanced for the treatment of bone and joint infections. As a result of high selectivity, FabI inhibitors specifically target selected pathogens while preserving intestinal microbiota and meet all four WHO 2020 innovation criteria: new chemical class, new target, new mode of action and no cross-resistance to other antibiotic classes.
For more information, please visit www.debiopharm.com
We are on Twitter. Follow us @DebiopharmNews at http://twitter.com/DebiopharmNews
Debiopharm Contact
Dawn Haughton
Communication Manager
dawn.haughton@debiopharm.com
Tel: +41 (0)21 321 01 11
References
[1] Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators. Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2019: a systematic analysis. Lancet. 2022;399(10325):629-655.
[2] CDC Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/pdf/threats-report/2019-ar-threats-report-508.pdf
[3] Cassini A, et al. Attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life-years caused by infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the EU and the European Economic Area in 2015: a population-level modelling analysis. Lancet Infect Dis. 2019;19(1):56-66.
[4] CDC Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2013. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf
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Scopio's CE-Marked Full-Field Bone Marrow Aspirate™ Application provides an enhanced hematology workflow by utilizing AI and imaging of vast numbers of cells to overcome limitations of manual microscopy
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scopio Labs, developer of Full-Field Cell Morphology™ imaging and AI-powered analysis platforms to support laboratory professionals in the detection of cancers, anemia, infections, and other blood-related diseases, announced today the launch of the Full-Field Bone Marrow Aspirate™ (FF-BMA) Application. This platform is the first to enable a complete digital workflow for bone marrow aspirate scanning and analysis. Scopio's high resolution Full-Field imaging and AI-driven Decision Support System brings a much-desired digital transformation to hematopathology. With embedded remote analysis capabilities over a secure hospital network, the application provides the ability to review the aspirate from any location, in the lab or from remote sites, eliminating the need for a manual microscope to perform a BMA review.
Bone marrow acts as a "blood cell factory," where blood cells are born and reach maturation before being transferred to the peripheral blood. When a malignancy or disease occurs, the factory malfunctions and certain cell populations are over or under-produced. Bone marrow aspirates are routinely performed and analyzed to detect both benign and malignant blood disorders, such as leukemias, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome and more.
"Reviewing bone marrow aspirate is an art form – it is a complex and intricate analysis predominantly performed by trained hematopathologists or hematologists," said Amy Meitus, MD, Chief Product Officer at Scopio Labs. "Scopio's FF-BMA platform provides a digital end-to-end solution that augments physicians' capabilities. Our AI-powered Decision Support System provides the clinician with an in-depth explanation for every suggestion offered, engendering a level of trust and transparency crucial for confident decision making."
Until now, standard bone marrow aspirate review was conducted manually via microscopic analysis of cells, with guidelines recommending review of at least 500 cells per sample. Scopio's Full-Field imaging provides hematologists with a digital copy of the slide at 100X magnification while the AI-powered Decision Support System analyzes thousands of cells throughout the sample. Lab experts are then provided with a comprehensive analysis of various characteristics of the sample, including a 500-cell differential that correctly represents the distribution of thousands of cells across the sample. As such, Scopio overcomes the limitations of manual microscopy and review, which no other morphology solution has done previously.
"We are excited to bring this novel and much needed application to the market. Whereas tissue pathology has reached the digital age, hematopathology has remained analog – until now," said Itai Hayut, Co-Founder and CEO of Scopio Labs. "As the first digital decision support tool for bone marrow aspirate analysis, this application is creating a wave of anticipation among specialists. Bone marrow is the key to diagnosing certain cancers, such as leukemia and multiple myeloma, but are notoriously complex samples to analyze. Having a trustworthy digital solution is a boon to hospitals and laboratories around the world."
The FF-BMA Application operates on Scopio's X100 and X100HT, the same devices as the Full-Field-Peripheral Blood Smear™ Application, providing a scalable solution for hospitals and lab networks looking to digitize hematology diagnostics and testing processes. Contact Scopio Labs for more information about availability within the EU.
About Scopio
Scopio Labs is transforming cell morphology analysis, offering a suite of fully digital applications and platforms that enhance clinical workflows. By assisting lab experts with faster, earlier, and accurate detection and diagnosis of disease, Scopio expedites patients' access to life-saving treatments.
Solving the tradeoff between field-of-view and resolution, Scopio enables labs to assess and analyze cell morphology at unprecedented scale and depth. The company's combination of high-resolution imaging and an AI-powered decision support system makes the diagnostic process more efficient and consistent across the continuum of care.
Scopio Labs' FDA-cleared, CE-marked X100 and X100HT with the Full-Field Peripheral Blood Smear Application is in full commercial use across the U.S. and Europe. To learn more, visit https://scopiolabs.com/.
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Netanya Stein
WestRay Communications
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss will announce Thursday how her new government plans to ease the burden of soaring energy bills that have left people and businesses across the U.K. facing a bleak winter.
Truss is due to make a statement in the House of Commons and is expected to impose a cap on bills that are skyrocketing because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the economic aftershocks of COVID-19 and Brexit.
The announcement, on Truss’s second full day in office, comes after a summer in which the government refused to say how it would respond. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not able to make major decisions after announcing in July that he would resign. Truss, who won the Conservative Party contest to replace Johnson as leader, declined to announce her plans before she was in office.
Truss, a free-market conservative, has said she favors tax cuts over handouts, but has been forced to act by the scale of the crisis. She is expected to cap domestic energy bills, which otherwise will hit 3,500 pounds ($4,000) a year for the average household next month, triple the cost of a year ago.
Cabinet minister Simon Clarke said Truss would announce “a lasting settlement that provides both comfort and clarity for both households and businesses.”
“This is a major attempt to draw a line and provide energy certainty for everybody in this country about energy usage in the medium term,” he told the BBC.
The cost of capping prices could exceed 100 billion pounds ($116 billion), but Truss has rejected opposition calls to impose a windfall tax on oil companies that have pocketed hefty profits because of the soaring prices. The opposition Labour Party says that means British taxpayers will have to foot the bill.
Labour energy spokesman Ed Miliband accused Truss of rejecting a windfall levy “purely on the basis of dogma.”
Truss said Wednesday that she would set out a plan to help with the immediate prices crisis so that people “are able to get through this winter,” as well as measures to bolster Britain’s long-term energy security.
The invasion of Ukraine has caused an energy crisis across Europe. Russia has choked off the supplies of cheap natural gas that the continent depended on for years to run factories, generate electricity and heat homes
Britain imports most of its natural gas — though largely from Norway. not Russia — and so is vulnerable to shifts in global prices.
The U.K. has dramatically increased the amount of energy generated by wind power in recent years, and plans to build more nuclear power stations.
Truss is also likely to greenlight more oil and gas extraction from the North Sea and end a ban on fracking in Britain. Both measures will be condemned by environmentalists, who worry Truss may backtrack on the U.K.’s legally binding commitment to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
Truss says she supports the net zero commitment but it should not come at a huge cost to people and businesses
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Each day, thousands of patients get a call or letter after being discharged from U.S. hospitals. How did their stay go? How clean and quiet was the room? How often did nurses and doctors treat them with courtesy and respect?
The questions focus on what might be termed the standard customer satisfaction aspects of a medical stay, as hospitals increasingly view patients as consumers who can take their business elsewhere.
But other crucial questions are absent from these ubiquitous surveys, whose results influence how much hospitals get paid by insurers: They do not poll patients on whether they've experienced discrimination during their treatment, a common complaint of diverse patient populations.
Likewise, they fail to ask diverse groups of patients whether they've received culturally competent care.
And some researchers say that's a major oversight.
Kevin Nguyen, a health services researcher at Brown University School of Public Health, who parsed data collected from the government-mandated national surveys in new ways, found that — underneath the surface — they spoke to racial and ethnic inequities in care.
Digging deep, Nguyen studied whether patients in one Medicaid managed-care plan from ethnic minority groups received the same care as their white peers. He examined four areas: access to needed care, access to a personal doctor, timely access to a checkup or routine care, and timely access to specialty care.
"This was pretty universal across races. So Black beneficiaries; Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander beneficiaries; and Hispanic or Latino or Latinx/Latine beneficiaries reported worse experiences across the four measures," he said.
Nguyen said that the surveys commonly used by hospitals (called Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, or CAHPS) could be far more useful if they were able to go one layer deeper — for example, asking why it was more difficult to get timely care, or why they don't have a personal doctor.
It would also be more helpful if CMS publicly posted not just the aggregate patient experience scores, but also showed how those scores varied by respondents' race, ethnicity, and preferred language.
Such data can help discover whether a hospital or health insurance plan is meeting the needs of all versus only some patients. Nguyen did not study responses of LGBTQ+ individuals or, for example, whether people received worse care because they were obese.
Hospital surveys — and how to game them — has become big business
The health care provider surveys are required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.
The CAHPS Hospital Survey, known as HCAHPS, has been around for more than 15 years. The results are publicly reported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to give patients a way to compare hospitals, and to give hospitals incentive to improve care and services. Patient experience is just one thing the federal government publicly measures; readmissions and deaths from conditions including heart attacks and treatable surgery complications are among the others.
Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the Center for Medicare, said that patients in the U.S. seem to be growing more satisfied with their care:
"We have seen significant improvements in the HCAHPS scores over time," she said in a written statement, noting, for example, that the percentage of patients nationally who said their nurses "always" communicated well rose from 74% in 2009 to 81% in 2020.
But for as long as these surveys have been around, doubts about what they really capture have persisted. Patient experience surveys have become big business, with companies marketing methods to boost scores. Researchers have questioned whether the emphasis on patient satisfaction — and the financial carrots and sticks tied to them — have led to better care. And they have long suspected institutions can "teach to the test" by training staff to cue patients to respond in a certain way.
National studies have found the link between patient satisfaction and health outcomes is tenuous at best. Some of the more critical research has concluded that "good ratings depend more on manipulable patient perceptions than on good medicine," citing evidence that health professionals were motivated to respond to patients' requests rather than prioritize what was best from a care standpoint, when they were in conflict.
Hospitals have also scripted how nurses should speak to patients to boost their satisfaction scores. For example, some were instructed to cue patients to say their room was quiet by making sure to say out loud, "I am closing the door and turning out the lights to keep the hospital quiet at night."
A new push to survey hospitals about discrimination
About a decade ago, Robert Weech-Maldonado, a health services researcher at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, helped develop a new module to add to the HCAHPS survey "dealing with things like experiences with discrimination, issues of trust." Specifically, it asked patients how often they'd been treated unfairly due to characteristics like race or ethnicity, the type of health plan they had (or if they lacked insurance), or how well they spoke English.
It also asked patients if they felt they could trust the provider with their medical care. The goal, he said, was for that data to be publicly reported, so patients could use it.
Some of the questions made it into an optional bit of the HCAHPS survey — including questions on how often staffers were condescending or rude, and how often patients felt the staff cared about them as a person — but CMS doesn't track how many hospitals use them, or how they use the results. And though HCAHPS asks respondents about their race, ethnicity and language spoken at home, CMS does not post that data on its public patient website, nor does it show how patients of various identities responded compared to others.
Without wider use of explicit questions about discrimination, Dr. Jose Figueroa, an assistant professor of health policy and management at the Harvard School of Public Health, doubts HCAHPS data alone would "tell you whether or not you have a racist system" — especially given the surveys' slumping response rates.
One exciting development, he said, lies with the emerging ability to analyze open-ended (rather than multiple-choice) responses through what's called natural language processing, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze the sentiments people express in written or spoken statements as an addendum to the multiple-choice surveys.
One study analyzing hospital reviews on Yelp identified characteristics patients think are important but aren't captured by HCAHPS questions — like how caring and comforting staff members were, and the billing experience. And a study out this year in the journal Health Affairs used the method to discover that providers at one medical center were much more likely to use negative words when describing Black patients compared with their white counterparts.
"It's simple, but if used in the right way can really help health systems and hospitals figure out whether they need to work on issues of racism within them," said Figueroa.
Press Ganey Associates, a company that a large number of U.S. hospitals pay to administer these surveys, is also exploring this idea. Dr. Tejal Gandhi leads a project there that, among other things, aims to use artificial intelligence to probe patients' comments for signs of inequities.
"It's still pretty early days," Gandhi said, adding, "With what's gone on with the pandemic, and with social justice issues, and all those things over the last couple of years, there's just been a much greater interest in this topic area."
Direct outreach to improve cultural competence
Some hospitals, though, have taken the tried-and-true route to understanding how to better meet patients' needs: talking to them.
Dr. Monica Federico, a pediatric pulmonologist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver, started an asthma program at the hospital several years ago. About a fifth of its appointments proved no-shows. The team needed something more granular than patient satisfaction data to understand why.
"We identified patients who had been in the hospital for asthma, and we called them, and we asked them, you know, 'Hey, you have an appointment in the asthma clinic coming up. Are there any barriers to you being able to come?' And we tried to understand what those were," said Federico.
At the time, she was one of the only Spanish-speaking providers in an area where pediatric asthma disproportionately affects Latino residents. (Patients also cited problems with transportation and inconvenient clinic hours.)
After making several changes, including extending the clinic's hours into the evening, the no-show appointment rate nearly halved.
Patient satisfaction surveys are embedded in American health care culture and are likely here to stay. But CMS is now making tentative efforts in surveys to address the issues that were previously overlooked: As of this summer, it is testing a question for a subset of patients 65 and older that would explicitly ask if anyone from a clinic, emergency room, or doctor's office treated them "in an unfair or insensitive way" because of characteristics including race, ethnicity, culture, or sexual orientation.
KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. It is an editorially independent operating program of KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.
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A quarter of American adults say they live in fear of being attacked in their own neighborhoods, according to a poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The poll, conducted between June and July of this year and including a sample of 4,192 adults, found that Americans of color were more likely than white Americans to say they feared being threatened or physically attacked.
The poll found that a quarter of Black respondents, 26% of Latinos, 36% of Native Americans, 21% of Asian adults, and 19% of white adults say they have feared someone might threaten them harm in their own neighborhoods.
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NPR interviewed several poll respondents about their individual reasons for feeling unsafe in their communities. Their answers ranged from looming threats of violent racism to fears of societal collapse due to politics.
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He experienced overt racism in his youth and now fears for younger relatives
Paul Ongtooguk, an Alaskan Inuit man living in Anchorage, has lived with this kind of fear for most of his life.
"Growing up, we went through the era when it was just open racism about being Alaskan Native," he says.
Outside of Alaska, Ongtooguk says that people are less familiar with the appearance of Alaskan Natives, often leading to strangers making crude and offensive stereotypes about his race.
"This one was really weird. I was in Philadelphia, somebody asked me if I was an octoroon," Ongtooguk said, referencing an offensive, outdated term for a person of 1/8th Black ancestry. "I had to look it up."
At 65 years old, Ongtooguk says he thinks he has aged out of much of the overt racism that occurred in his youth, but he still fears for younger family members.
Thousands of miles southeast in a small Texas town, 64-year-old Annette Jackson says her experience with violent racism has only worsened in recent years.
A white man approached her in Walmart after the 2016 election and spat in her face
Following Donald Trump's 2016 White House victory, Jackson, who is of mixed race but presents as a woman of color, says she was assaulted by a white man while working her job at a Walmart deli counter.
"He said 'Trump won,' and then he spit in my face," she says.
Jackson says she reported the incident to management, but no further action was taken.
"It's like Trump won so they had a right to treat me in a kind of way."
Jackson's example, while extreme, is not unusual.
Last year, the FBI said that 2020 had seen the largest number of reported hate crimes since 2008. Attacks against Black and Asian Americans saw the most significant increases in that period.
Jackson claims Black, white, Hispanic and Native American ancestry, and says she presents as a woman of color.
"I don't feel safe at all," she says. "I would hesitate to call the police in fear they'd shoot me instead of the person I'm calling the police on. There are people that ride around with the Confederate flags hanging out the back of their trucks. And, you know, I don't feel safe. I don't feel safe in America."
Some attributed their fear to other powerful voices
Not everyone polled shared the same ideas on the root of violent crime.
Bernardo Medina, 71, is a Puerto Rican born American living in New Jersey.
He says he feared most for national security and blamed Democrats in power for "emboldening" enemies of the United States.
"The Democrats sold out this country's national security long ago," he says. "Starting with the Clintons. Later, the Obamas. And now the Bidens became rich by selling out this country. Plain and simple. The criminals are in power and the good people have to live in fear."
He also blamed the Black Lives Matter movement and 2020 protests against police brutality for degrading social discourse.
Those protests were overwhelmingly peaceful and sought to bring attention to state-sanctioned racist violence against Black people.
"They deceived a lot of people with their nice talk and then took the money," he says of Black Lives Matter national leadership, which has come under fire in recent months over accusations of financial impropriety. "It's all a hoax. It's all a game."
The unraveling of the nation's social fabric was a common theme among respondents.
"I hope to never have to use my gun, but we've gone to gun safety classes in case we ever had to"
Ernesto, a Black 37-year-old resident of a Philadelphia suburb, says social unrest was behind most of his fears for himself and his family. He declined to provide his last name.
"I feel like people aren't understanding of different points of view anymore," he says. "You never know where you'll go, where you will no longer be welcome because of your point of view. People have preconceptions and prejudices that they amplify now. And I don't know if it's because we hear about it more through social media or if it's actually the case."
"I never felt discriminated against," he says. "I knew it existed, but I never felt it directly against me. Whereas now I'm afraid that I will be because you hear about it so much more and so often. So, yeah, I'm totally afraid of traveling the country. I don't want to go somewhere and end up in a place that I didn't realize would be unwelcoming to someone like me."
Also compounding Ernesto's concerns is the looming threat of gun violence, which he says keeps him from traveling into the city any more than is necessary.
And since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, he says that he and his wife have begun stockpiling supplies in the event that something catastrophic happens. He says he doesn't trust the government to be able to care for his family in times of crisis.
"We have food supplies, we have generators, we have our evacuation plan so that I feel like I don't need to wait for the government to give me instructions or assistance to take care of myself," he says. "I hope to never have to use my gun, but we've gone to gun safety classes in case we ever had to. And we know that there might be a time when we have to."
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AMSTERDAM, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands: SmallRig will be introducing many new exciting, innovative products at the International Broadcasting Conference - IBC 2022 from September 9 – 12 at Hall 11, Booth B22.
As one of the world's most respected content and technology events, IBC 2022 provides the perfect platform for SmallRig to offer hands-on presentations of their impressive products and discuss future plans and design projects with attendees.
SmallRig, well-known for its professional line of Camera Cages, Follow Focus, Matte Boxes and accessories, has greatly expanded its product range in 2022 into the field of Sound, Lighting, and Gimbal shooting. The new COB Studio Video Lights, Dual-Channel W60 Wireless Microphones, V-Mount Battery Packs and Wireless Control Operating System for DJI RS 2 / RS 3 Pro are just a hint of what's to come next from SmallRig.
In addition to showcasing the full SmallRig product mix, they will be highlighting their innovative DreamRig Co-design Project where users personally participated in product development and have jointly created more than 2,000 customized products with SmallRig.
As a thank you for checking out their extensive range of products, SmallRig will be giving every visitor to the booth a Special Gift Pack. SmallRig can't wait to meet all the creators in this gathering opportunity.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The midterm election is less than 8 weeks away.
One topic you might not think of is the future of renewable energy and how energy gets produced in this country.
Does it involve more drilling for oil or does it involve new technologies like wind turbines?
GOING OFFSHORE
Covering the future of energy isn't easy. At times, it even requires a boat
That is especially true when it comes to covering offshore wind energy.
And traveling nearly 30 miles off the coast of Virginia, one of the largest federal leases to build offshore wind turbines anywhere in the country is found in action.
John Larson, the Director of Public Policy for Dominion Energy, is the tour guide on a two-hour journey from Virginia Beach.
"These are decade-long projects," Larson tells the crowd of mostly Dominion employees and environmental activists who have been invited on the boat ride.
Larson says if a wind turbine project gets approved at your favorite beach one day there is a good chance the lessons learned from this project will impact it.
The federal government approved this as a research lease with the goal to one day have nearly 200 turbines powering over 600,000 homes.
"If you come back in a couple of years at the end of 2026 you would see a total of 178 turbines out here," Larson said.
WHY POLITICS MATTER
You might not think your vote impacts projects like this, but it does.
That's because building and maintaining wind turbines isn't cheap. The total cost of this project is approaching $10 billion, with each turbine only expected to last 30 years.
Incentives passed by Congress often encourage companies to take on projects like this – which is why control of Congress matters.
"What do you say to the critics who say this is a lot of money and time and there are cheaper ways to power people's homes," Larson said.
"This is the most transformational time for the energy industry since they began stringing electric wires to power people's homes and businesses," he said.
"We have to have a diverse portfolio as we move forward," Larson added.
To be clear Larson isn't political and Dominion is committed to finishing this project regardless of who wins.
However, he says when utility companies get their energy from a variety of sources that can mean cheaper bills for you, especially when oil markets spike.
"It takes away the volatility of fuel," Larson added.
WHERE THINGS STAND
As far as the politics of this, it's not as if Republicans are completely against wind projects, although votes do matter.
Not a single Republican voted for the Inflation Reduction Act this summer, which provided billions of dollars worth of incentives to build turbines.
This election, many conservatives are campaigning on traditional oil and gas production in the United States, which can be cheaper, as a way to bring down the price of gas instead.
Former President Donald Trump has even spoken up -- posting online recently some reasons as to why he is against wind turbines.
"Our eagles, and all other birds, are being decimated by the Chinese-built windmills. World's most costly energy," Trump wrote on Truth Social last month.
IMPACT ON BIRDS
Scott Lawton oversees environmental issues for Dominion and says their turbines are equipped with cameras and antennas to detect bird strikes.
"You don't see a lot of avian activity," Lawton said.
"We've been monitoring for almost two years now we've had no observed impacts," Lawton added.
So as you prepare to vote this election, know that your vote matters and impacts which way the political winds blow.
"It's not cheap and it's not free to build these things," Larson said.
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Watching Out For You: Holiday financial planning
Published: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:48 PM EDT|Updated: 12 hours ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - You’ve probably already seen fall and Halloween decorations for sale in stores around the area.
A lot of spending will be going on in the next few months which is a problem with inflation already pushing everyday products to all time highs.
In this Watching Out for You Report, Connie Leonard has more on planning financially now - so you don’t regret it later.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 has struck off the western islands of Zakynthos and Cephalonia, but no damage or injury has been reported.
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea temblor occurred at 10:36 a.m. (0736 GMT) about 57 kilometers (35 miles) southwest of Lixouri on Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea. It was felt across much of western Greece.
The Fire Service said it had no reports of damage or injury from the quake.
The region is one of the most earthquake-prone in Greece, which in turn is in one of the world's most seismically active areas. But following destructive quakes in the 20th century, buildings in the Ionian islands are constructed using strict seismic safeguards.
While earthquakes in Greece are common, severe damage and deaths are not. In 1999, a quake near Athens killed 143 people.
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The tongue-in-cheek ‘Shukar Hain Sugar Hain’ commercial highlights the brand’s USP of transfer- proof lipsticks and is off to a stellar start with simultaneous launches on television, OOH, print, radio and cinema. This will be further amplified across various mainstream digital, social media channels, OTT and various retail touchpoints.
The campaign highlights Singh (playing Vihaan) taking Bhatia (playing Arya) home to meet his family. Singh, who is nervous, gets a peck from his girlfriend just a moment before his family opens the door to meet them. We see the co-founder of Sugar Vineeta Singh (playing Vihaan’s sister) and the parents looking confused after seeing Singh’s hand covering his cheek. Bhatia pulls Singh’s hand down and whispers “Oh please, Sugar ki lipstick hai!" reinforcing that the brand’s lipsticks don’t transfer and there is no lipstick mark on his cheek for him to worry about.
The television commercial concludes with Singh and Vineeta exclaiming “Shukar hai Sugar hai!”
Ranveer said, “Defying the conventional has been embedded in my DNA and I take pride in partnering with a brand that has employed over 2500 women and believes in empowering them.”
“I have admired the Sugar’s ability to build a tremendous fan-following over the years and am excited to be a part of this journey and help the brand achieve its mission of providing Indian women access to premium quality makeup products specially formulated for them,” he added.
Bhatia said, “Sugar cosmetics has been a cult favourite in my vanity since a long time – as the products have always delivered! I am excited to represent the brand and support their initiative of adding a little extra sweetness to Indian womens’ lives by providing them access to high-performance products specially formulated for their skin type at competitive prices.”
“Both Bhatia and Singh are a dynamic duo that have a meaningful connection with Gen Z and millennial audiences and resonate with our brand values," Vineeta said.
“We’re super excited to have them both on board for our campaign, allowing our consumers high-quality and easy-to-apply makeup that lasts through all day!” she added.
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Kerala govt to implement 12-hour single duty system in KSRTC
Both unions aired their views while speaking to the media after a meeting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on September 5 where it was also decided to clear before Onam, the salary arrears of state-run KSRTC's workers who have been agitating for several months over delayed payment of their wages.
Thiruvananthapuram, The Kerala government has decided to implement a 12-hour single duty system for workers of the debt-ridden public transport body, KSRTC, to turn it into a profit making entity. While agreeing to a single duty system, the Congress-affiliated trade union Transport Democratic Federation (TDF) said that it has to be for eight hours duration and not 12 hours as proposed by the state government.
The pro-CPI(M) Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), did not say anything on what should be the timings under the system, but stated that it has to be brought into effect within six months from October 1 after arriving at a consensus with everyone.
Both unions aired their views while speaking to the media after a meeting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on September 5 where it was also decided to clear before Onam, the salary arrears of state-run KSRTC's workers who have been agitating for several months over delayed payment of their wages.
In connection with payment of salary arrears, the government also issued an order on September 6 directing release of Rs 100 crore to KSRTC from the funds earmarked for the transport authority under the budget.
After the September 5 meeting, a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) had said that a 12-hour single duty system would be implemented and duties would be assigned on rotation on a zonal basis.
It had also said that the 12-hour shift would also include a four-hour rest period.
Besides, the CMO statement had also said that the system would be first implemented in ordinary and fast passenger services and would be applicable for six days in a week.
Initially, it has to be made applicable to 50 per cent of the staff and thereafter, the percentage can be increased or decreased, it had said.
However, the TDF has said it was not agreeable to the 12-hour shifts and said the timings should be according to the Motor Transport Workers Act of 1961.
Speaking to media persons after the meeting, they had said that if the 12-hour shift was implemented, those coming to work from far off places and have to commence work at 6 am would not be able to return home before 7-8 am as they have to hand in accounts, park the buses, etc. after end of duty.
Thereafter, they will reach home only around 10 pm and such work timings for six days a week would be injurious to the health of the drivers and conductors which in turn could prove dangerous to passengers travelling on KSRTC buses, the TDF leaders had said.
"We are agreeable to an 8-hour single duty system," they had said.
The same contention was raised by the Congress-led UDF opposition in the state assembly last week. In reply to that, Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju had said that the 12-hour shift would also contain a 4-hour rest period when the drivers and conductors can take naps or relax.
Raju had also said in the House that after signing an agreement, which also provided for a new salary structure, the trade unions were opposing the single duty system.
Both TDF and CITU had also alleged, before the media, that the KSRTC management had given misleading reports about employees' salaries to the state government and the Chief Minister.
The state government, in the CMO statement of September 5, had contended that the single duty system would lead to increased earnings for the employees, reduce strain of long distance driving, bring down accidents, around 600 to 800 more buses can be pressed into operation and could increase KSRTC's revenue generation by another Rs 20-25 crore every month.
Releasing 'The Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100', Debroy also said the country's annual per capita income will be over $10,000 if the country grows at an average economic growth rate of 7-7.5 per cent in the next 25 years.
The report, compiled by research firm Public First, measured economic impact in terms of Ubder's driver-partner payouts, indirect and direct impact of driver-partner spending on vehicles and induced impact of additional driver-partner income.
August acts as a threshold of surge in auto sales compared to the same period during the previous year which was marred by chip shortages. With the better economic scenario, excitement of new product launches and the waning of supply side constraints now, vehicle dispatches in the month grew across segments. With more festivals to come in September and October, the industry is betting on good consumer demand and sales volumes.
With this, for the first time-ever all the three German luxury car companies, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, will have Indian executives holding the top position. Santosh Iyer will be the MD of Mercedes-Benz, Vikram Pawah is the CEO & President and CEO of BMW India, and Balbir Singh Dhillon is the head of Audi India.
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TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows around 70.
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TXZ196-082100-
Brazos-
Including the cities of College Station and Bryan
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ195-082100-
Burleson-
Including the cities of Caldwell and Somerville
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows around 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ214-082100-
Chambers-
Including the cities of Winnie, Mont Belvieu, Anahuac, Stowell,
and Old River-Winfree
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ210-082100-
Colorado-
Including the cities of Columbus, Eagle Lake, and Weimar
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ227-082100-
Fort Bend-
Including the cities of Missouri City, Mission Bend, Sugar Land,
Rosenberg, First Colony, and Pecan Grove
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny early, then becoming mostly sunny.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the
lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest
around 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ238-082100-
Inland Galveston-
Including the cities of League City and Friendswood
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers this morning. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ198-082100-
Grimes-
Including the city of Navasota
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ213-082100-
Inland Harris-
Including the city of Houston
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around
5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ163-082100-
Houston-
Including the city of Crockett
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ235-082100-
Inland Jackson-
Including the cities of Edna and Ganado
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers this morning. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ200-082100-
Northern Liberty-
Including the cities of Liberty, Cleveland, and Dayton
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ176-082100-
Madison-
Including the city of Madisonville
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ236-082100-
Inland Matagorda-
Including the city of Bay City
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 90. North
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ199-082100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Conroe and The Woodlands
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ179-082100-
Polk-
Including the cities of Livingston and Corrigan
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ178-082100-
San Jacinto-
Including the cities of Shepherd and Coldspring
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ164-082100-
Trinity-
Including the cities of Trinity and Groveton
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds
around 5 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ177-082100-
Walker-
Including the city of Huntsville
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ212-082100-
Waller-
Including the cities of Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire,
and Waller
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny early, then becoming mostly sunny. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
around 70. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ197-082100-
Washington-
Including the city of Brenham
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny early, then becoming mostly sunny. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ226-082100-
Wharton-
Including the cities of El Campo and Wharton
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around
90. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ300-082100-
Southern Liberty-
Including the city of Devers
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs around 90. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ313-082100-
Coastal Harris-
Including the cities of Pasadena and Baytown
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs around 90. North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast this afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming north around
5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ338-082100-
Coastal Galveston-
Including the cities of Texas City, Dickinson, and La Marque
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny early this morning, then becoming sunny.
Isolated showers this morning. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ337-082100-
Coastal Brazoria-
Including the cities of Lake Jackson, Freeport, and Clute
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear with isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after
midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ336-082100-
Coastal Matagorda-
Including the city of Palacios
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east this afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after
midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ335-082100-
Coastal Jackson-
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ436-082100-
Matagorda Islands-
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Near steady temperature around 80.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ437-082100-
Brazoria Islands-
Including the city of Surfside Beach
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east this afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ438-082100-
Galveston Island-
Including the city of Galveston
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy early, then becoming sunny. Isolated
showers this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east this afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear with isolated showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after
midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ439-082100-
Bolivar Peninsula-
313 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy, then becoming sunny this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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Banks, commodities buoy UK's blue-chip FTSE 100
Associated British Foods declined 7.6% after the company flagged lower profit for next year, as its Primark fashion business struggled with rising costs and inflation. "It has been an absolute terrible performer this year," said Jones.
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UK's benchmark stock index was lifted by banking shares on Thursday, while commodities climbed as global recession fears and an energy standoff between Europe and Russia stoked fears of tight supply worldwide.
The FTSE 100 and the more domestically focused mid-FTSE 250 were up 0.3% each, as of 0813 GMT. The economy-sensitive banking sector advanced 0.9%, after dropping more than 2% in the previous session.
"If we look at these financial stocks, they had been under pressure since the middle of August, the bounce we're seeing is from an oversold position for these stocks," said David Jones, chief market strategist at Capital.com. Oil majors BP and Shell gained 1% and 0.7%, respectively, as crude prices drew support from Russian President Vladimir Putin's threat to halt the country's oil and gas exports if price caps are imposed by European buyers.
The mining sector added 0.4%, tracking firm copper prices on concerns of potential disruptions in major producer-countries. Meanwhile, the pan-European STOXX 600 edged 0.1% higher, with focus squarely on a rate decision by the European Central Bank expected around 1215 GMT.
The ECB's choice will be between a 50 and 75 basis point increase in the zero-percent deposit rate, with trader expectations leaning towards a bigger increase but not with full conviction. Associated British Foods declined 7.6% after the company flagged lower profit for next year, as its Primark fashion business struggled with rising costs and inflation.
"It has been an absolute terrible performer this year," said Jones. "Investors are worried that the less well-off in the society are going to be hit harder if the cost-of-living crisis continues, that does show the impact that the ongoing crisis is going to have on the retail sector."
Online fashion retailer ASOS fell 4.7% after Jefferies downgraded the stock's rating to 'hold', while the retail index declined 1.4%. Shares of Darktrace plunged 31.6% after U.S. technology investment firm Thoma Bravo said it would not make a cash offer to buy the cyber security company.
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Forget the Firm... it's all about the Cambridge 'gang'! Jovial father Prince William introduces his 'excited' children George, Charlotte and Louis to their headmaster as they start at £50,000-a-year Lambrook School
- Prince William and Kate Middleton dropped Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis off at school
- Duke of Cambridge quipped about visiting the school with 'all the gang' during chat with pastoral team
- 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 of Cambridge quipped about his 'gang' of children during a chat with staff members of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' new £50k-a-year school as he dropped his children off for their first day yesterday.
Prince William joined Kate Middleton, both 40, to take their 'excited' children to Lambrook school in Windsor yesterday, with the couple strolling into the grounds hand-in-hand with George, nine, Charlotte, seven, and Louis, four.
The children 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 today.
Arriving yesterday, the family strolled in a line, with Kate holding George and Louis' hands and William holding Charlotte's, to meet headmaster Jonathan Perry.
'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'.
William went on to user 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 Duchess 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 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 of Cambridge quipped he was dropping off his 'gang' of children during a chat with the headmaster of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' new £50k-a-year school yesterday - ahead of their first day
After walking with their children hand-in-hand into the school yesterday, Prince William and Kate Middleton stopped to speak to the headmaster ahead of the settling-in afternoon
The Duke and Duchess, both 40, yesterday 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
The Duchess 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.
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.
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
It was Prince Louis' first day at school, but he didn't want to be seen holding his father's hand and instead leaned into his mother for the outing
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
Yesterday 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
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.’
Kate 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 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 yesterday - 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.
Young Prince Louis was seen rejecting his father's efforts to hold his hand on his first day at school
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 yesterday- 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
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.'
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.
After shaking hands with the three Cambridge children, headmaster Jonathan Perry pointed the family up the stairs to enter the school for the afternoon
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 , 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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Crossbow bolt narrowly misses passer-by in south Belfast
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Three people have been arrested after a report that a crossbow bolt was fired and narrowly missed hitting a passer-by in south Belfast.
The crossbow was reportedly fired from the window of a building in St Jude's Parade, off the Ormeau Road, at about 16:30 BST on Wednesday.
Police searched a property where items, including suspected Class A and Class B drugs, were seized.
A number of streets were closed, but have since reopened.
A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted criminal damage, a number of drug-related offences and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
A 50-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, attempted possession of a Class C controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class C controlled drug.
All three remain in custody.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
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TX San Angelo TX Zone Forecast for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for Texas
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
TXZ127-082045-
Taylor-
Including the city of Abilene
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ072-082045-
Tom Green-
Including the cities of Carlsbad, San Angelo, and Wall
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ140-082045-
Brown-
Including the cities of Brownwood and Indian Creek
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ054-082045-
Nolan-
Including the city of Sweetwater
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ169-082045-
Kimble-
Including the cities of Cleo, Junction, London, Roosevelt,
Segovia, and Telegraph
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ154-082045-
McCulloch-
Including the cities of Brady, Fife, Lohn, Rochelle, and Voca
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 90.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ098-082045-
Haskell-
Including the cities of Irby and Haskell
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ099-082045-
Throckmorton-
Including the cities of Throckmorton and Woodson
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ049-082045-
Fisher-
Including the cities of Rotan and Roby
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ113-082045-
Jones-
Including the cities of Stamford, Stith, Anson, Funston, Truby,
Tuxedo, and Hamlin
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ114-082045-
Shackelford-
Including the city of Albany
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ128-082045-
Callahan-
Including the cities of Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird,
and Cross Plains
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ064-082045-
Sterling-
Including the cities of Broome and Sterling City
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ065-082045-
Coke-
Including the cities of Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte,
and Tennyson
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ066-082045-
Runnels-
Including the cities of Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena,
Crews, Winters, and Pumphrey
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ139-082045-
Coleman-
Including the cities of Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss,
and Trickham
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ071-082045-
Irion-
Including the cities of Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, and Sherwood
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ073-082045-
Concho-
Including the cities of Eden, Live Oak, and Lowake
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ155-082045-
San Saba-
Including the cities of Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville,
and San Saba
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 90.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ076-082045-
Crockett-
Including the city of Ozona
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ077-082045-
Schleicher-
Including the city of Eldorado
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ168-082045-
Menard-
Including the cities of Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, and Menard
338 AM CDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Lows
in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
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TXZ170-082045-
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NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams’ long goodbye to the U.S. Open proved a boon to ESPN.
Facing down the possibility of a first-round knockout, Williams instead gave the sports network four nights of prime-time programming last week, with her eventual loss to Ajla Tomljanovic reaching the largest audience of any tennis match in ESPN’s 43-year history.
ESPN happily adjusted on the fly, asking Open officials to move Williams’ doubles match with her sister Venus to Thursday evening, and moving a college football game off its main network on Friday to make room for the match with Tomljanovic.
That Friday match reached 4.8 million viewers, peaking at 6.9 million, the Nielsen company said. It beat the previous record-holder, the 2012 Wimbledon men’s final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray.
“We knew it was going to be a huge story,” said John Suchenski, ESPN’s programming director, on Wednesday. “I’m not sure we knew how much it was going to play out, audience-wise. Obviously, we’re thrilled by the numbers.”
Williams’ first-round victory over Danka Kovinic last Monday, along with a post-match ceremony, was seen by 2.7 million people — or 289% above comparable first round coverage in 2021, Nielsen said. Wednesday’s victory over Anett Kontaveit reached 3.6 million. Thursday’s sister act, the first time ESPN has shown a doubles match in prime time, averaged 2.2 million.
Suchenski said he hoped for a “halo effect” that would boost the Open ratings for a Williams-less second week, but ESPN is cognizant of reality.
“The first week was the Serena Open,” tennis analyst John McEnroe said during Sunday’s coverage. “Now it’s the U.S. Open.”
Among broadcast networks last week, ABC led with a prime time average of 4.2 million viewers. NBC had 2.63 million, CBS had 2.56 million, Fox had 1.6 million, Univision had 1.1 million, Ion Television had 1 million and Telemundo had 860,000.
ESPN led all the cable networks with an average of 2.58 million, Fox News had 2.1 million, MSNBC had 1.36 million, HGTV had 870,000 and USA had 842,000.
The streaming debut of “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” reached an estimated 1.8 million U.S. households last weekend, according to Samba TV. That’s Amazon Prime’s biggest debut of the year, the research company said.
ABC’s “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race with 7.2 million viewers last week, Nielsen said. NBC’s “Nightly News” had 6 million and the “CBS Evening News” had 4.1 million.
For the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4, the 20 most-watched programs in prime time, their networks and viewerships:
1. College Football: Notre Dame at Ohio State, ABC, 10.53 million.
2. College Football: Florida St. at LSU, ABC, 7.55 million.
3. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 6.36 million.
4. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday), NBC, 5.48 million.
5. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 5.12 million.
6. U.S. Open Tennis (Friday), ESPN, 4.56 million.
7. “Password,” NBC, 3.92 million.
8. “Big Brother” (Wednesday), CBS, 3.8 million.
9. “FBI,” CBS, 3.7 million.
10. “Big Brother” (Thursday), CBS, 3.68 million.
11. College Football: Penn State at Purdue, Fox, 3.51 million.
12. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Monday), Fox News, 3.39 million.
13. “Bachelorette: Men Tell All,” ABC, 3.32 million.
14. “Press Your Luck,” ABC, 3.294 million.
15. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Tuesday), Fox News, 3.288 million.
16. “Big Brother” (Sunday), CBS, 3.27 million.
17. “Young Sheldon,” CBS, 3.208 million.
18. “The Neighborhood,” CBS, 3.206 million.
19. College Football: West Virginia at Pittsburgh, ESPN, 3.15 million.
20. “American Ninja Warrior,” NBC, 3.14 million.
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GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN , Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A significant milestone has been reached in SKF's journey towards a net-zero value chain. Together with Swedish steel producer Ovako, SKF has produced a Spherical Roller Bearing (SRB) with 90% less emissions than its standard SRB bearing.
The bearing is manufactured in SKF's net zero factory in Gothenburg and uses recycled steel from Ovako's Hofors mill.
As an illustration of the companies' collaboration, the bearing has already been installed in a crane at the Hofors mill, where it is one of hundreds of connected bearings that enable smoother operations and less unplanned downtime.
The Gothenburg factory is the third SKF factory to achieve net zero status, part of the Group's ambitions to achieve net zero emissions across all its operations by 2030. Thanks to a series of process improvements and investments, Ovako has achieved carbon-neutrality for all its global operations, based on a 97% recycled content and fossil-free electricity.
As well as working with suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint of scrap-based steel production, SKF is also working with a range of partners to help realize dramatic reductions and, eventually, net zero emissions from iron ore-based steel production.
Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SKF, says: "The industry's journey towards net zero bearing production is accelerating and this milestone illustrates both our leading position and the importance of collaboration. Ovako and SKF have a long history together and this is yet another tangible example of how we are working towards more circular industrial development."
Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO of Ovako, says: "Throughout SKF's and Ovako's long history of collaboration, we have successfully developed sustainable steel products for many decades. Now, with this significant milestone, the journey continues towards net zero bearing production using steel from 100% carbon-neutral production."
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Texas woman travels for abortion after learning baby wouldn’t survive
CLEBURNE, Texas (CNN) - With abortion restrictions in place in Texas, a couple trying to start a family faced a hard choice when they learned their unborn baby would likely die shortly after birth, due to a rare chromosomal abnormality.
Kailee DeSpain, a third-grade teacher, married her husband, Cade DeSpain, right out of college. She said they wanted kids “right away,” and late last year, the couple was thrilled to learn Kailee was pregnant.
But four months later, at a doctor’s appointment, they received devastating news.
“He said, ‘This is what a normal heart looks like, but this is what your baby’s heart looks like.’ He was missing heart chambers,” Kailee DeSpain said.
Her medical records show more: the fetus had triploidy, a rare abnormality that results in an extra set of chromosomes, a severe brain defect and too-small lungs.
Kailee DeSpain’s doctor was clear about what this meant for the unborn baby.
“When he’s born, he’s going to suffocate to death. He may live for a few minutes. He may live for an hour, but he is going to die,” she said.
Her doctor said they could not perform an abortion, noting in her records that termination is not legal in the state of Texas.
“I remember being so angry and shocked in that moment that I’m being told that my child is not going to survive and that I have to carry him to term no matter what,” Kailee DeSpain said.
What’s more, carrying the baby to term could have put her own life in danger. She was at high risk for several potentially deadly pregnancy complications, such as blood clots, preeclampsia and cancer, because of an abnormal placenta.
Texas law allows for abortion if the mother “has a life-threatening physical condition” that places her “at risk of death” or substantial impairment. But lawmakers haven’t spelled out exactly what that means.
The DeSpains were forced to make a choice: Kailee could risk her life and give birth to a baby who would quickly die or go out of state to have an abortion.
“How could you be so cruel as to pass a law that you know will hurt women and that you know will cause babies to be born in pain? He was going to die a painful death. So, how is that humane? How is that saving anybody?” Kailee DeSpain said.
Ultimately, she and her husband decided to travel to New Mexico for an abortion. Since Texas law prohibits insurance companies from paying for the procedure in most cases, Cade DeSpain said he had to convince a relative to give them thousands of dollars.
“My job as a husband is to protect and love my wife. If I’m not fighting to keep her here, then I failed,” he said.
Now, still mourning the loss of her baby, Kailee DeSpain is facing yet another loss. She and her husband were both born and raised in Texas. But they want to try to have another baby, and there’s a high likelihood something will go wrong again.
“The last time that I saw my OB, she said, ‘Do not get pregnant in Texas right now.’ She said, ‘This is not safe,’” Kailee DeSpain said. “I’ve never felt more betrayed by a place I was once so proud to be from.”
The DeSpains once again have a tough decision to make: abide by the doctor’s advice and leave Texas, their families and their jobs or stay in Texas and risk Kailee’s life once again.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish fighters arrested dozens of Islamic State militants and rescued four women who were being held chained in tunnels at the massive al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria that houses IS families, the U.S. military said Wednesday.
The operation, which has gone on for two weeks, is part of an ongoing effort to dissolve a major IS network at the camp, which is widely seen as a breeding ground for the next generation of IS extremists.
According to U.S. Central Command, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces found the four women in the tunnels on Monday. They had been tortured by IS supporters, said U.S. Army Col. Joe Buccino, a spokesman for Central Command, which provided no other details.
U.S. and coalition forces have been advising and assisting the SDF, including training the fighters.
The al-Hol camp, in Syria’s Hassakeh Province, has long been viewed as a growing problem and there have been a number of military operations and raids there to root out IS threats.
Some 50,000 Syrians and Iraqis are crowded into tents in the fenced-in camp. Nearly 20,000 of them are children; most of the rest are women, the wives and widows of IS fighters. In a separate, heavily guarded section of the camp known as the annex are an additional 2,000 women from 57 other countries — they are considered the most die-hard IS supporters — along with their children, numbering about 8,000.
The camp was initially used to house the families of IS fighters in late 2018 as U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces recaptured territory in eastern Syria from the militants. In March 2019, they seized the last IS-held villages, ending the “caliphate” that the group declared over large parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.
The U.S. and other nations have struggled to repatriate the families, but have had only very limited success.
Syrian Kurdish fighters have intensified their inspections at al-Hol in recent months, following a late January attack by IS on a prison in Hassakeh, where some 3,000 militants and juveniles are held.
That attack led to 10 days of fighting between the U.S.-backed fighters and IS militants that left nearly 500 dead before the situation was brought under control. It was the biggest attack by IS since the fall of the group in 2019, and it stoked fears that IS may be staging a comeback.
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TOKYO (AP) — Asian benchmarks mostly rose Thursday, as investor optimism got a perk from a rally on Wall Street that’s on track to break a three-week losing streak.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged nearly 2.0% in morning trading to 27,964.16. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.8% to 6,783.80. South Korea’s Kospi edged up 0.4% to 2,385.55. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 0.3% to 18,986.70, while the Shanghai Composite rose nearly 0.1% to 3,248.76.
Somewhat reassuring to market watchers was Japan’s revised seasonally adjusted real gross domestic product, or GDP, for the second quarter, which was revised upward to an annual rate of 3.5% growth, better than the initial estimate at 2.2%.
Data showed private consumption and business spending are holding up in the world’s third-largest economy, which has managed to grow for three quarters straight. The on-quarter growth for GDP, or the sum of the value of a nation’s products and services, was revised upward to 0.9% from 0.5%. The annual numbers show how the economy would have grown if the quarterly rate were to continue for a year.
“Economic conditions in the region will continue to be in focus, with China’s trade balance data yesterday revealing challenges in both external and domestic demand,” said Yeap Jun Rong, market strategist at IG in Singapore, referring to Wednesday’s Chinese data.
Investors are also watching for what may happen on interest rates at the European Central Bank’s meeting, as well as for comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, later Thursday.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose 1.8%, its biggest single-day gain in four weeks, with roughly 95% of the stocks in the benchmark index closing higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 2.1%. Smaller company stocks outgained the broader market, driving the Russell 2000 index 2.2% higher.
The indexes are now all in the green for the week, a welcome respite for traders after a slump in recent weeks that erased much of the market’s gains from a July and early August rally.
Wall Street watchers cautioned that the market is likely to see more volatility in coming weeks ahead of the next Federal Reserve interest rate policy update scheduled for Sept. 21.
“It’s good that there’s an up day, but I would caution anyone not to be too optimistic right now,” said Randy Frederick, managing director of trading & derivatives at Charles Schwab. “You don’t have a whole lot of reason for that.”
Wall Street’s focus remains on the highest inflation in decades and the Fed’s attempt to rein it in with high interest rates. The central bank has already raised rates four times this year and markets expect them to deliver another jumbo-sized increase of three-quarters of a percentage point at their next meeting in two weeks.
The central bank has been clear about its determination to continue raising rates until it feels that inflation is leveling off or cooling. In June, Fed officials projected that the benchmark rate will reach a range of 3.25% to 3.5% by year’s end and roughly a half-percentage point more in 2023.
“We are in this for as long as it takes to get inflation down,” Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said at a banking industry conference on Wednesday. “Our resolve is firm, our goals are clear, and our tools are up to the task.”
Traders clawed back some of their recent losses with Wednesday’s rally, which pushed the S&P 500 up 71.68 points to 3,979.87. The Dow rose 435.98 points to 31,581.28, and the Nasdaq gained 246.99 points to 11,791.90. The Russell 2000 climbed 39.68 points to 1,832.
Technology stocks and retailers made solid gains. Intuit rose 3.9%. Target rose 4.4% after announcing that it is dropping the mandatory retirement age for its CEO position, allowing CEO Brian Cornell to stay for three more years.
United Airlines rose 5.5% after raising its revenue forecast following a busy summer travel season. The encouraging update helped several competitors take flight. American Airlines rose 5.1% and Delta Air Lines added 3.3%.
Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences interest rates on mortgages and other loans, fell to 3.27% from 3.34% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which tends to track expectations for Fed action, fell to 3.45% from 3.51%.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude added 74 cents to $82.68 a barrel. U.S. crude oil prices slid 5.7% Wednesday. Brent crude, the international standard, gained 68 cents to $88.68 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar edged up to 143.97 Japanese yen from 143.74 yen. The euro was little changed at $1.00.
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AP Business Writers Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga and AP Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber contributed to this story.
Yuri Kageyama is on Twitter https://twitter.com/yurikageyama
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Weapons of war apologists want teachers to be trained to be able to kill any would-be killers of school children.
Reportedly 13 U.S. marshals, 69 officers of nearby law enforcement, 91 state police, 8 federal DEA officers, 5 school officers, 25 Uvalde officers and 149 U.S. Border Patrol agents were totally afraid of one lone monster with his own weapon of war.
Who came up with that harebrained scheme? Get real!
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4 things to know about the bivalent booster campaign rollout
“Winter is not that far away,” President Joe Biden said in a statement on Tuesday. “Over the past two years we have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths. That doesn’t have to be the case this year. If you are 12 and older, go get your new Covid-19 shot this fall.”
Who can take a hit?
The FDA last Wednesday approved the emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s bivalent booster shots for anyone 12 years and older and Moderna’s bivalent booster for adults, as long as it’s been at least two months since their last injection. The CDC’s Independent Vaccines Advisory Committee then recommended the injections the next day, a move Walensky quickly formally endorsed.
People who have not received a Covid-19 injection are not eligible for a booster until they have completed the original vaccine regimen. The White House said Covid-19 shots would be reformulated for annual booster campaigns. This year’s shot includes the original Covid strain plus the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, the most circulating variants in the population.
What’s new about this? version of the Covid-19 vaccine?
The FDA and CDC approved the new boosters based on data available from studies on mice and those on humans using a different reformulated booster targeting a previously dominant strain.
There is no clinical trial data to support the specific bivalent boosters, but the agencies believe that the evidence from the studies companies had time to conduct is sufficient given the ongoing risk of the evolving virus. The process is similar to the way health authorities develop and update the annual flu shot.
When and where can you score?
Major retail pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, began offering appointments for the new bivalent shots Friday. But individual pharmacies may not offer the new bivalent boosters immediately.
“Government dissemination of the updated boosters is ongoing and individual CVS dispensary locations will receive the bivalent COVID-19 boosters on a rolling basis over the coming days and weeks,” CVS said in a statement last week.
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told reporters Tuesday that the Biden administration’s main focus is making sure vaccines are available to high-risk Americans, especially those 50 and older.
“By the end of this week, more than 90 percent of Americans will live within five miles of these new updated vaccines,” Becerra said. “We expect appointments to be widely available within the next week or so.”
What could change these plans?
Biden administration officials stressed that the recently unveiled strategy is based on current data and scientists’ understanding of the virus, which could change.
“The wildcard of a way out, out-of-left-field variant is coming, when that happens all bets are off and we change,” Fauci said.
Another wrinkle: Federal funds to buy and distribute Covid-19 vaccines may run out in January, Dawn O’Connell, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, said in August.
“We are grateful for the bipartisan support from Congress for our response efforts, but it has been over 530 days since we last received new funding for COVID-19 and without additional funding it will be difficult to implement these countermeasures. continue to purchase and distribute.” she wrote in a blog post.
However, there are plans for the private sector to catch up when public funding runs out. Most Americans with health insurance will likely let their plans cover the cost of Covid-19 vaccines, but public health experts are likely to warn access to the uninsured will suffer.
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Brandon Beane missed his golf buddy during the offseason. He missed crushing “Walmart” drives off the tee and then turning to Joe Schoen to taunt him during their fairly regular trips to the links.
“I loved talking s--t to (Schoen),” the Buffalo Bills general manager told NJ Advance Media during a recent phone interview. “My favorite thing to say to him was, ‘I just Walmarted your ass.’ I did get to do it once in Scotland this summer.”
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NASCAR’s All-Star Race coming to North Wilkesboro Speedway
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - With the announcement today that NASCAR’s All-Star Race would be run at the North Wilkesboro Speedway, it means the revival of the iconic track has now come full circle, or better yet, full .625 mile oval.
The track’s web page boasts “Wilkesboro had good times, but the best days are ahead.” That was confirmed on Thursday with an announcement by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Marcus Smith and other officials from Speedway Motorsports, the owners of North Wilkesboro Speedway, made the announcement at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh.
North Wilkesboro opened as a dirt track in 1947 and hosted its first NASCAR race in October, 1949. The track was a regular part of the NASCAR schedule through the running of the Holly Farms 400 in 1996.
That same year there was a change in ownership as the track was sold to New Hampshire Speedway owner Bob Bahre and Bruton Smith. The track’s spring race date was given to Texas Motor Speedway and the fall race went to New Hampshire, and North Wilkesboro was closed.
Over the years there were attempts to bring racing back to the track, and the community mounted several efforts to garner support to bring the track back to life.
Hopes were raised in 2021 when the state’s proposed budget contained millions for infrastructure and other improvements at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Rockingham Speedway, and $18 million for the North Wilkesboro Speedway.
The pandemic relief fund included $13 million for a similar project for Charlotte Motor Speedway and $9 million for infrastructure needs for Rockingham Speedway.
That money was designated for things like asphalt repair, fixing the grandstands and bathrooms. Volunteers worked to clean up the property, and a group called Save The Speedway has been heading up efforts to bring racing back to the historic track. Signs proclaiming WE WANT YOU BACK, along with the speedway logo, were seen all over Wilkes County.
Another significant step occurred when former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., scanned the track for use in an iRacing Series. That caused interest to peak, and Marcus Smith of Speedway Motorsports agreed to reopen the track for competition.
“And that’s really the very reason why we’re all here today,” Earnhardt said last week. “That little moment where we came out here and cleaned that track up is what kind of kickstarted this whole idea of having racing at North Wilkesboro. When Marcus comes here and sees everything going on tomorrow night that’s going to get his brain and his wheels turning even more about what this place can be in 2023 and beyond.”
Earnhardt, Jr., raced to a full house at the track last week in a late model stock car event.
NASCAR’s All-Star Race has been around since the first running at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord in 1985. The race was a regular feature of the Coca-Cola 600 weekend at CMS where it was run every year from 1987 through 2019. The All-Star Race was held at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2020, and Texas Motor Speedway in 2021 and 2022.
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Today
Crimes & Clues Book Club -- "Hell in the Heartland" by Jax Miller, 9:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Gallery Conversation -- Behind the Scenes of "Let's Talk:" Research and Evaluation, 1 p.m., Early American Gallery at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
The Book Was Better Book Club -- Read a selected book, view the movie, and then attend the book club for discussion, starting this month with "Ready Player One," 5 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org.
Cocktail Tour -- "Abstraction," 6 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. $15. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
"It Came From Outer Space" -- A new musical based on the 1953 movie of the same name, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, through Sept. 18, TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. $27 & up. theatre2.org.
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Friday
Drop-In Tour: Art Trail -- Sculpture & nature, 1 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Exhibition Tour -- "Architecture at Home," 2 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Pioneer Days -- 4 p.m. Sept. 9 through 9 p.m. Sept. 10, downtown St. Paul, east of Fayetteville on Arkansas 16 in Madison County. www.facebook.com/events/saint-paul-arkansas/stpaul-pioneer-day
Evenings In Eleven -- 5 & 6 p.m., Eleven Restaurant at at Crystal Bridges Museum. $89. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
"Land of Gold" -- Film screening followed by a conversation with cast and filmmakers, 6-9 p.m., Thaden School in Bentonville. Reserve a free ticket at bentonvillefilm.org/year-round-programming.
Opening Exhibition Lecture -- "Fashioning America," 7 p.m., Great Hall at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. Reservations at 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Jennifer Koh in Concert -- 8 p.m., Rode House at The Momentary in Bentonville. $15-$50. themomentary.org.
Antique Autos in the Ozarks -- Sept. 9-11, Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. AntiqueAutoFest.com.
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Medieval/Fantasy LARP Day -- 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Family Gathering Glade at Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Sourdough Starter Workshop -- 10 a.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $30. ozarkfolkways.org.
Super Saturday -- With Miracle Magical Miss, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Creation Station -- Make a thaumatrope, 10 a.m.-noon, Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154.
Ozark Quilt Fair -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165.
Shire Fest -- Vendors, crafts, activities, performers, live music, and food, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Shire Post Mint, 52 W. Main St. in West Fork. Free. shirepost.com.
LARP Day Foam Dagger Making -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
LARP Day Woven Paracord Bracelets -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
LARP Day Backstrap Weaving -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Discover the Grounds -- 11 a.m., at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. Get tickets at 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Fabric Dyeing Class -- 1-3 p.m. & 3:30-5:30 p.m., The Momentary in Bentonville. $35. themomentary.org.
Adult Workshop -- With Kalyn Fay Barnoski, 1-4 p.m., Durand/Estes Rooms at at Crystal Bridges Museum. $55. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Native Edible & Medicinal Plants for Your Ozark Garden -- With Eric Fuselier, 2 p.m., Bentonville Public Library via Zoom. Free. Register at bentonvillelibrary.org.
Heartfulness Meditation -- 2 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org.
LARP Day Metal Jewelry Making -- 2-4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
LARP Day Cookie Decorating -- 2-4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
LARP Day Basics of Lettering & Calligraphy -- 2-4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Crafternoon -- Intuitive Mark Making by Creativebug, 2-4 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org.
The Creek Rocks in Concert -- 6 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $10. ozarkfolkways.org.
"From The New World" -- With the Fort Smith Symphony, 7 p.m., ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. $25-$45. fortsmithsymphony.org.
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Storytelling Through Classical Music -- 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
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To hear the FDA and other public health officials tell it, you’d think e-cigarettes are as lethal as the traditional tobacco kind. As this segment of What’s Ahead explains, the opposite is true. The only thing vaping and tobacco have in common is nicotine, which is addictive, not lethal. It’s all the other stuff in tobacco, like tar, that make cigarettes so life-threatening.
Vaping is actually very effective in helping people quit smoking—far more so than nicotine patches, gums and lozenges. This is why Britain and other countries encourage its use. Antivapors point to the rise in e-cigarette usage among teenagers over the last decade, but they ignore the dramatic drop in teen tobacco smoking.
Attacking vaping with false information and distortions does a deadly disservice to public health. Nonetheless, this emotional war against vaping will continue. It will be fueled by Juul Labs’ (a big provider of vaping products) settlement with more than 30 states over charges that it targeted underage users in its marketing.
That misconduct, however, does not detract from the truth about e-cigarettes.
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MTOS can provide cities with tools to monitor mobility services and help model future system upgrades and new transportation policies
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores how municipal transportation operating systems (MTOS) can manage and optimize urban mobility.
Cities are continually responding to urban transportation challenges such as increasing levels of travel demand and the complex management of numerous modes of both public and private transportation. The rising demand for passenger transportation and urban deliveries increases congestion and results in a significant impact on air quality, safety, and quality of life. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the expanding number of modes of urban mobility, such as shared micromobility, and the anticipated arrival of highly automated vehicles is increasing complexity and driving the need for real-time data to manage transportation systems efficiently.
"While cities are taking actions to improve urban mobility, travelers are demanding a reliable and efficient transportation system that provides accurate travel information," says Sagie Evbenata, senior research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "An MTOS could be a valuable instrument for smart cities, providing them with the tools to monitor and optimize mobility services and help to model future system upgrades and new transportation policies."
Stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem—including automakers, mapping data companies, and technology companies—are developing solutions to address urban mobility challenges and piloting them in cities around the world. These systems could form key components of an MTOS to manage and optimize future urban mobility. Besides delivering better transportation service to customers, an MTOS could provide cities with the tools to monitor mobility services and help model future system upgrades and new transportation policies, according to the report.
The report, Cities Should Now Evaluate the Benefits of Municipal Transportation Operating Systems, examines the mounting pressures on cities to provide efficient, safe, and sustainable mobility systems and considers how an MTOS could provide an effective solution. It features some of the notable pilots being conducted in various cities that develop and demonstrate the benefits these technologies offer. Recommendations are provided for how key stakeholders can benefit from the development of MTOSs and provide maximum value to cities. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Cities Should Now Evaluate the Benefits of Municipal Transportation Operating Systems, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
For more information, contact:
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Great Canadian Heli-Skiing is one of the leading boutique heli-skiing operators in Canada, with exclusive tenure on British Columbia's "powder highway" in the desirable Selkirk and Purcell mountains. Built on the foundation of a highly curated and tailored heli-skiing experience, discerning guests from around the world enjoy the endless vertical adventures offered in one of Canada's snowiest destinations. Heather Mountain Lodge is strategically situated along the Trans Canada Highway near the East Gate of Glacier National Park and provides a complementary operating base for heli-skiing, alongside luxurious accommodations and amenities.
With an operating legacy and impeccable safety record spanning 34 years, the Porter family has grown the business to be among the leaders in the boutique heli-skiing market, dedicating themselves to delivering "Best Day Ever" adventures to small groups with personalized service and care. With an increasing demand for heli-skiing adventures, the Porter family is exploring potential growth opportunities. The Porter family has exclusively retained CBRE Limited to explore strategic financing and partnership options for the future expansion and growth opportunities of its business. "We are confident that CBRE's Alternative Assets Group understands the unique considerations of our prestigious adventure tourism business and complementary off-the-grid lodge, with the experienced team to deliver the right solution for our needs moving forward." – Greg Porter, owner of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge.
"The pandemic has further emboldened the demand and overall excitement to discover remote and unique destinations, driving strong growth in heli-skiing adventures and leisure demand for off-the-grid destinations. CBRE is excited to be aligned with the Porter family, to bring capital forward that will continue to build on the legacy established by Maaike & Greg for over 20 years."
– Mark Sparrow, Executive Vice President and Head of CBRE's Alternative Assets Group.
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The bustling East Cork town of Midleton has come along way in the last 13 years.
There's been many shops come and go, and the al-fresco renaissance over the last two years has also lifted the face of many local businesses.
For people living there, they've seen subtle changes happening one-at-a-time, and looking back to 2009 now we can see that actually, there's a lot of different things.
We delved into the Google Map archives, for a bit of fun, so we could show people places that might trigger a bit of nostalgia.
Spots like XtraVision were a go-to for many on a Friday night, or the Bagel Bar that came with the craze that seemed to just die off suddenly years later, or even just a reminder of how our favourite pubs looked 13 years ago.
So let's hop in the time machine and take a walk down Midleton's 2009 Main Street.
Starting with the Bagel Bar, Ireland went through somewhat of a craze around this period and it felt like there were bagels to be had on every corner.
A lot of them mysteriously disappeared by about 2016.
This cafe later became the Country Kitchen, then Galao, and then Cafe 98 by 2019.
This old spot that used to be an interior design and homeware shop has had a complete change since back then. Now it's the hugely popular Pizzeria San Marco.
It's had a complete change with some outside seating coming in since covid too.
McCarthy's is still tipping away well, but the front has had an upgrade since 2009.
Jessica's became the Katwalk Boutique a few years later, while Recharge is now home to The Half Light Gallery,
Wheat then became the Kids Closet which in turn became Right Price Meats.
Arcade is now Dealz
Even the image of this XtraVision has put the smell of carpet and popcorn in our noses. The Carphone Warehouse was sadly one of the businesses that closed down over the pandemic.
O'Connors has since become Llyoyds while Angel Bridedes is no longer there either.
All three of these spots have changes - Touch of Class is now Vodaphone, Celtic Discount became Mr Deals, while the East Cork Journal is where Irish Nationwide used to be.
Who remembers 'The Shop'. The beloved newsagents later became Pamela Scott.
East Cork Insurance was a Ladbrokes for a while, and then became Paco fashion.
EBS is now a tech repair shop, the tech repair shop is now a boutique, while well-known Dennehy's has since become a cafe and bakery.
Another throwback here, neither of these places are here anymore. Sheena's is now a dental surgery.
Pat Irwin's is no more, with Cummins Sports is now occupying this spot.
Murphy's had a change of colour, while the photo store which was part of the pharmacy moved in next door and Cali fashion opened in its place.
O'Brien's later became a cafe, while Finin's had a big change of colour.
This interior design store became a food shop a year later, the Ina McCarthy flowers about a year after that. We're getting strangely nostalgic about the old FBD and Ballycotton Seafood fronts too.
It's hard to imagine this area without the seating now. La Trattoria has a very different shopfront while Batt and Helen recently retired from running the great pub next door.
Here we have the pet shop that later became Gloss Fashion, a soon-to-be barbers next door, and Lollipop Kids Footwear to the right.
Sadly Discount World is no more
Barry's has since been split into two stores. It spent a few years as Coakley's Menswear before the left became a design shop and the right became Hales womenswear.
O2 shops another thing that just scream noughties at us. Three now occupy that premises, the Phone Doctor is in the middle and the opticians is still there but has had a big colour change.
And finally, the blue front is now the post office, the red front is O'Donovan's restaurant, the Greenway cafe is now next to that and the Polish shop beside Lee Travel is now split into a hair salon and barbers.
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- Guess these Cork towns based off their Google satellite images alone
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Changes coming to U.S. 31 Charlevoix bridge signals
CHARLEVOIX — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be changing the signals on both ends of the U.S. 31 Charlevoix bascule bridge to flash amber rather than display steady green when the bridge is open to vehicular traffic to alert drivers to proceed with caution.
Currently, overhead signals at the south and north ends of the bridge are green when the bridge is in the down position and open for vehicle traffic, and red when the bridge is up with vehicle traffic stopped. Starting Monday, Sept. 12, the signal will flash amber when the bridge is down and display steady red when it is up.
"This is a simple change we can make immediately to help better alert drivers that pedestrians may be crossing the road at either end of the bridge and that they should proceed with caution," said Garrett Dawe, MDOT’s North Region operations engineer.
"In the future we will be looking at options for further signal modifications to provide further clarity for drivers and pedestrians while maintaining the signal's primary purpose of traffic control for the bascule bridge."
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Pedestrians can also use the paths beneath the bridge to cross U.S. 31, an unsignalized mid-block crossing at Van Pelt Alley, or the signalized crossing at Clinton Street.
"Drivers and pedestrians both have a responsibility for safety at crosswalks," Dawe said. "While drivers need to yield for pedestrians already in the roadway within a crosswalk, pedestrians must make sure they have a safe gap in traffic before stepping into the road."
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s prosecutors have charged four journalists from one of the country’s few remaining independent news outlets of spreading false news and disturbing public peace, the news website said in a statement.
Mada Masr said late Wednesday that the journalists were released on bail following their interrogation. At issue is an article saying that senior members of a pro-government political party were implicated in a corruption case.
Mada Masr Editor-in-Chief Lina Attalah and the three female authors of the article — Rana Mamdouh, Sara Seif Eddin and Beesan Kassab — also were charged with slander and defamation of Nation’s Future Party members, according to the outlet’s statement.
After Wednesday’s interrogation, Attalah was charged with running an unlicensed news website. The outlet has said in previous statements that it has applied for a license but did not receive a response.
Bail for Atallah was set at LE20,000 ($1,052) and at LE5,000 ($263) for the three other journalists, according to Mada Masr statement.
An Egyptian government media officer did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the new charges filed against the journalists.
Media are required to have permission to work in Egypt, but that requirement is often used as a pretext to silence reporting the state sees as critical.
Mada Masr is one of hundreds of websites blocked by the Egyptian government in recent years, but it has continued to publish independent investigative pieces through other sites. Such stories are not produced by other Egyptian media. Nearly all newspapers and television channels are closely aligned with the government or the military.
Egyptian authorities have previously targeted Mada Masr journalists. In 2020, Attalah was arrested outside Cairo’s Tora prison complex while interviewing the mother of prominent jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. She was released later.
In 2019, security forces raided the news site’s office, seized laptops and phones and detained three staff members, including the editor. All three were later released.
In recent years, Egypt has imprisoned dozens of reporters and occasionally expelled some foreign journalists.
It remains among the world’s worst jailers of journalists, along with Turkey and China, according to 2021 data gathered by the U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists.
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TAIPEI, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for August at NT$20.24 billion with 15.9% growth month-on-month (MoM). Its year-to-August revenues were NT$188.42 billion with a decline of 7.9% year-on-year (YoY). Business highlights include revenues from:
- Vero eco-conscious line grew 146.2% in August MoM
- Desktop PC grew 9% year-to-August YoY
- Commercial business [1] grew 4.4% year-to-August YoY
While the industry is experiencing headwinds, Acer continues to enhance its business resilience through establishing multiple business engines. Its businesses other than PCs and displays contributed 24.7% of total revenues in August, and the eight public subsidiaries have all announced their August revenues. Highlights of businesses under incubation:
- Acer Gadget Inc. revenues grew 17.2% year-to-August YoY
- Acer ITS Inc. revenues grew 117.4% year-to-August YoY
- Altos Computing Inc. revenues grew 131.1% year-to-August YoY
- MPS Energy Inc. revenues grew 47.3% year-to-August YoY
- AcerPure Inc. revenues grew 76.3% year-to-August YoY
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,500 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
© 2022 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.
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HSINCHU, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of August 2022. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$30.38 to US$1.00 as of August 31, 2022.
Revenue for the month of August 2022 was NT$1,715.1 million or US$56.5 million, a decrease of 12.0% compared to July 2022 and a decrease of 28.5% compared to August 2021. The Company noted that the sequential and year over year declines in its August revenue are consistent with the near-term demand and inventory adjustments impacting the broader semiconductor industry.
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.
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This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'should,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' 'future' or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17EdTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of 17EdTech investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
YQ investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in 17EdTech during the relevant time frame, you have until September 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Great Canadian Heli-Skiing is one of the leading boutique heli-skiing operators in Canada, with exclusive tenure on British Columbia's "powder highway" in the desirable Selkirk and Purcell mountains. Built on the foundation of a highly curated and tailored heli-skiing experience, discerning guests from around the world enjoy the endless vertical adventures offered in one of Canada's snowiest destinations. Heather Mountain Lodge is strategically situated along the Trans Canada Highway near the East Gate of Glacier National Park and provides a complementary operating base for heli-skiing, alongside luxurious accommodations and amenities.
With an operating legacy and impeccable safety record spanning 34 years, the Porter family has grown the business to be among the leaders in the boutique heli-skiing market, dedicating themselves to delivering "Best Day Ever" adventures to small groups with personalized service and care. With an increasing demand for heli-skiing adventures, the Porter family is exploring potential growth opportunities. The Porter family has exclusively retained CBRE Limited to explore strategic financing and partnership options for the future expansion and growth opportunities of its business. "We are confident that CBRE's Alternative Assets Group understands the unique considerations of our prestigious adventure tourism business and complementary off-the-grid lodge, with the experienced team to deliver the right solution for our needs moving forward." – Greg Porter, owner of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge.
"The pandemic has further emboldened the demand and overall excitement to discover remote and unique destinations, driving strong growth in heli-skiing adventures and leisure demand for off-the-grid destinations. CBRE is excited to be aligned with the Porter family, to bring capital forward that will continue to build on the legacy established by Maaike & Greg for over 20 years."
– Mark Sparrow, Executive Vice President and Head of CBRE's Alternative Assets Group.
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Taiwan chip giant TSMC sees all-time high revenue in August
A factory in the Taiwanese city of Taichung run by semiconductor manufacturer TSMC
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Thursday its August revenue rose nearly 60 percent to a record high of Tw$218.13 billion ($7.06 billion) on soaring global demand.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company operates the world's largest silicon wafer factories and produces some of the most advanced microchips used in everything from smartphones and cars to missiles.
The vast majority of the world's top-notch microchips are made by just two companies -- TSMC and Samsung -- both of which are running at full capacity to alleviate a global shortage.
The Taiwanese firm controls more than half of global foundry output, with clients including Apple and Qualcomm.
Its August revenue rose 58.7 percent on-year and 16.8 percent from July to an all-time high of Tw$218.13 billion -- the first time it has reached the Tw$200 billion mark, according to a company statement.
Revenue for the first eight months of the year totalled Tw$1.4 trillion, a 43.5 percent increase on the same period in 2021.
TSMC chief executive C.C. Wei told an investor conference in July that customer demand continued to exceed the company's ability to supply and he expected capacity to remain tight throughout 2022.
But he also expected "a few quarters of inventory adjustment" through the first half of 2023 due to softening demand for some products including smartphones and personal computers.
While Taiwan's semiconductor and high-tech industry has shown impressive growth, other parts of the economy are showing signs of an impact from the general global slowdown.
Taiwan's exports in August grew at their slowest pace in more than two years by just two percent to $40.34 billion, the finance ministry said.
That compared to 14.2 percent growth in July and was the slowest pace of increase since July 2020's 0.3 percent when exports were hammered by the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic.
Exports would have dropped 4.2 percent from a year earlier without the electronic components industry, which accounted for over 40 percent of overseas shipments in August, according to the ministry.
Semiconductor exports rose 14.3 percent from a year earlier to $15.69 billion last month but a slowdown in demand for consumer electronic products saw shipments for information/communication, audio and video products drop 1.6 percent on-year.
Exports in the "old economy sector" largely declined last month, with plastics/rubber falling by 21.8 percent while chemicals were down 17.1 percent on-year.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Stitch Fix, Inc. ("Stitch Fix" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SFIX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Stitch Fix investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of purchasers of Stitch Fix Class A common stock between December 8, 2020, and March 8, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
SFIX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: According to the filed complaint, Stitch Fix made numerous false and misleading statements to investors concerning the synergy between the Company's Fix and Freestyle programs, and repeatedly denied claims that the Freestyle program could cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business. Specifically, Stitch Fix repeatedly assured investors that the Company's Freestyle business was "an additive experience" and "complementary" to the Fix business, that "the combination of those two things will allow us to address many more types of clients," and that "we see solid growth in both sides of the business." In truth, Stitch Fix concealed that these programs were not complementary or additive. Stitch Fix knew that the Freestyle program would be much preferred to the Company's original Fix model and that the Freestyle program would inevitably cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Stitch Fix during the relevant time frame, you have until October 25, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Swedish student given life for killing 2 teachers with ax
STOCKHOLM (AP) - An 18-year-old man who attacked and killed two teachers with an ax at a southern Swedish high school was found guilty of two counts of murder on Thursday and sentenced to life in prison.
In Sweden, that generally means a minimum of 20 to 25 years in prison, but it could be extended.
Fabian Vidar Cederholm, who was a student at the school in Malmo, Sweden´s third-largest city, was arrested shortly after the incident on March 21. The defendant wasn´t previously known to authorities and had no criminal record. Both victims - Victoria Edström and Sara Böök - were found on the third floor of the downtown Malmo Latin School 10 minutes after police were alerted.
The Malmo District Court followed the line of prosecutor Johanna Liljeblad who had asked that Cederholm who has confessed to the crime, be sentenced to life. The court said Cederholm killed them "by hacking them to death with an ax." Judge Johan Kvart said Cederholm also used a knife.
The court said he was sentenced to life in prison because "the acts were particularly reckless," and added that the motive for the violent acts has not been fully clarified.
"These are two very brutal murders where the victims suffered severely," Kvart said in a statement.
FILE - Police officers attend the scene at a school in Malmo, Sweden on Monday, March 21, 2022. A Swedish court has sentenced an 18-year-old man to life in prison for killing two teachers with an ax at a southern Swedish high school in March. In Sweden, such sentence generally means a minimum of 20 to 25 years in prison, but it could be extended. (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP, File)
A lawyer for the defendant earlier had told Swedish media that the actions of the defendants were "completely inexplicable.".
Students at the school, which has about 1,100 students, had gathered to work on a musical, and students locked themselves inside classrooms when the attack began.
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MTOS can provide cities with tools to monitor mobility services and help model future system upgrades and new transportation policies
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores how municipal transportation operating systems (MTOS) can manage and optimize urban mobility.
Cities are continually responding to urban transportation challenges such as increasing levels of travel demand and the complex management of numerous modes of both public and private transportation. The rising demand for passenger transportation and urban deliveries increases congestion and results in a significant impact on air quality, safety, and quality of life. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the expanding number of modes of urban mobility, such as shared micromobility, and the anticipated arrival of highly automated vehicles is increasing complexity and driving the need for real-time data to manage transportation systems efficiently.
"While cities are taking actions to improve urban mobility, travelers are demanding a reliable and efficient transportation system that provides accurate travel information," says Sagie Evbenata, senior research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "An MTOS could be a valuable instrument for smart cities, providing them with the tools to monitor and optimize mobility services and help to model future system upgrades and new transportation policies."
Stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem—including automakers, mapping data companies, and technology companies—are developing solutions to address urban mobility challenges and piloting them in cities around the world. These systems could form key components of an MTOS to manage and optimize future urban mobility. Besides delivering better transportation service to customers, an MTOS could provide cities with the tools to monitor mobility services and help model future system upgrades and new transportation policies, according to the report.
The report, Cities Should Now Evaluate the Benefits of Municipal Transportation Operating Systems, examines the mounting pressures on cities to provide efficient, safe, and sustainable mobility systems and considers how an MTOS could provide an effective solution. It features some of the notable pilots being conducted in various cities that develop and demonstrate the benefits these technologies offer. Recommendations are provided for how key stakeholders can benefit from the development of MTOSs and provide maximum value to cities. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Cities Should Now Evaluate the Benefits of Municipal Transportation Operating Systems, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
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Donald Trump has dropped another hint at a White House campaign in 2024, with the former US president telling Indian television that a run for office would "make a lot of people very happy".
"Everyone wants me to run. I am leading in the polls," Trump said in an excerpt of an interview with NDTV to be broadcast in full later on Thursday.
"In every poll, in Republican polls and in Democrat polls, and I will make a decision in the very near future, I suspect. And I think that a lot of people are going to be very happy," he added.
The billionaire former reality TV star, 76, also repeated false claims that the 2020 election in which he lost to current President Joe Biden was rigged.
"There is tremendous proof, there is tremendous evidence," Trump said.
The Republican has faced intense legal scrutiny over his efforts to overturn the results of the poll and over an attack on the US Capitol by his supporters on January 6 last year.
Since leaving office, he has remained America's most divisive figure, continuing to sow falsehoods that he won the vote.
He is currently under investigation for potential mishandling of classified documents, with the FBI raiding his Florida home last month.
Trump has denied wrongdoing and called the raid "one of the most egregious assaults on democracy in the history of our country".
In a speech on Saturday in Pennsylvania he hit back at assertions by Biden that he and his supporters are undermining US democracy, calling Biden an "enemy of the state".
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Philippine senate probes large-scale phishing scams
MANILA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The Philippine senate launched an investigation on Thursday to identify culprits behind large-scale phishing scams where millions of text messages have been sent to mobile users to try and steal passwords for fraudulent transactions.
The country's two biggest telecoms providers have said they blocked more than 1 billion spam and suspicious text messages between them this year. PLDT and Globe have assured their combined 156 million mobile subscribers that cybercriminals have not breached their security systems.
Senator Grace Poe, who heads the senate's public services committee, called for tighter measures against cybercriminals.
"This is a staggering number of messages that prey upon the vulnerable like those who are unemployed, in need of money or are just unfamiliar with these schemes," Poe said.
Consumers have reported a surge in phishing attempts during the pandemic as people relied heavily on mobile devices for shopping and food delivery orders and banking.
Poe said it was time for lawmakers to revive a bill, vetoed last year by then President Rodrigo Duterte, that would require SIM card buyers to register with network providers to prevent scams and misinformation.
Phishing attacks use text messages or emails to lure users into sharing passwords or other sensitive information by inviting them to click on dubious links. There was no available data on Philippine consumers' losses from phishing. (Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Kanupriya Kapoor)
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Blinken to announce $2 bln in U.S. military financing for Ukraine and 18 other countries: official
Sept 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will on Thursday announce $2 billion in new foreign military financing to Ukraine and 18 other countries at risk of future Russian aggression, a senior State Department official said.
The official said the Biden administration was notifying the U.S. Congress of its intent to make the funding available for long-term investments, without specifying the other countries or detailing how much would go to Ukraine. (Reporting by Simon Lewis; Editing by Frank Jack Daniel)
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Jeffrey Epstein has been dead for three years, but his ghost still wanders the dark halls of the internet.
In life, Epstein was a secretive financier, arrested for a series of sexual crimes with underaged girls. In death, speculation about his suicide in jail formed an additional layer of conspiratorial fog around his legacy.
When the FBI searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in early August, it took less than a day for far-right internet personality Jack Posobiec to summon Epstein's ghost. "We now know the judge who signed off on the Mar-a-Lago raid was Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer. Don't question it!" Posobiec posted to his 185,000 Telegram followers.
The claim, repeated across fringe threads and deceiving "headlines," is misleading. While in private practice, federal magistrate judge Bruce Reinhart had previously represented some of Epstein's employees who had also been accused of facilitating sex trafficking. In the case of the Mar-a-Lago search, the Miami Herald reported any magistrate judge would have signed off on the warrant when presented with probable cause from the FBI. Reinhart just happened to be available that night.
Within days, the false claim took off in far-right circles, drawing the attention of Fox News, which later had to issue a clarification for airing an edited picture that falsely showed Reinhart next to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted as an accomplice to many of Epstein's crimes.
This is just the latest spike of Epstein-related yarn-spinning, but Epstein is likely to remain a narrative for some on the right for years to come.
One clear reason for the staying power of conspiracy theories involving Epstein is his frequent socializing with the world's rich and famous. He hobnobbed with Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and Donald Trump. Britain's Prince Andrew lost his royal privileges over sexual assault allegations involving Epstein. Those relationships are potent examples for conspiracists to cast all nearly all political events as driven by hidden, sex-fueled abuses and coverups.
Epstein's death by suicide in jail under Bureau of Prisons custody also fueled a popular wave of theories and memes. But it's the established facts of his crimes that make him a useful character in an extended universe of fringe bogeymen.
A rightward drift
Systematic child abuse and exploitation is real. Reporting by news organizations has uncovered major abuses in churches, among celebrities, the foster care system and so on. But these revelations can also easily be plucked and reassembled to form the backbone of conspiratorial narratives.
Before his 2018 arrest, the Miami Herald, which broke many of the stories about Epstein, saw the most online engagement with stories about him. An NPR analysis of data compiled by the media intelligence company NewsWhip found that today, online engagement with these stories has migrated almost entirely to conservative sites such as The Daily Wire and Western Journal, both outlets with massive social media audiences that mostly repackage professional journalism into narratives of conservative victimization and other right-wing themes.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones invoked Epstein's life and death repeatedly as he defended himself in the course of a recent defamation trial brought by parents of children murdered at the Sandy Hook elementary school. Jones' courtroom mentions of Epstein blurred the lines between established facts and popular speculation, framing Jones' lies about the parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims as reasonable.
"It's effective because lots of lots of these things that are said about Epstein's life are, in fact, true. And actually do kind of plug into a pre-existing kind of narrative about what our elites get up to," says Quassim Cassam, a philosophy professor at Warwick University in the United Kingdom and the author of a book titled "Conspiracy Theories."
Each detail of Epstein's real, elaborate predation of young girls serves as a factual toehold for believers of the Pizzagate and QAnon conspiracy theories. Both are unfounded, interlocking narratives about powerful cabal of elites sex-trafficking children. In turn, they feed into fanciful depictions of Trump as a mythic hero, unfairly maligned and cheated out of a second term as he takes on an imagined satanic cabal. (Anti-trafficking organizations in fact sent President Trump an open letter saying "Anybody...who lends any credibility to QAnon conspiracies related to human trafficking actively harms the fight against [it].")
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Epstein's ties to Trump himself are generally left unspoken in extremist, fringe communities according to Michael Hayden of the Southern Poverty Law Center, because the goal of an Epstein reference in these circles, he says, is to discredit anyone seen as attacking Trump. When unfavorable news breaks, any reference to Epstein is a quick way for his supporters to frame a debate as a false choice between Trump's side or Epstein's. It provides validation for fellow believers, Hayden says, and serves to diminish criticism about Trump. However bad a news event may look for Trump, by citing Epstein, the other side looks worse and more depraved.
"These are tools in the shed of people who are, for lack of a better word, fascist propagandists who understand how to use this friend versus enemy binary," he says.
Within the current right wing media ecosystem, Hayden says whatever cultural barriers that once existed between the furthest fringes and mainstream commentators have eroded badly. The way disparate corners of the pro-Trump world come together in agreement over Epstein theories reminds him of the blend of crowds drawn to the January 6th capital riots.
"It's a combination of people who are of a harder-edged variety and people who you would not expect to be mingling with them," says Hayden, potentially leading to ever-deeper radicalization.
He says pro-Trump audiences have been exposed to years of tropes and hateful stereotypes anti-Semites want associated with Jews.
"We're talking about explicit anti-Semites here who...like to portray Jewish people as being sexually deviant...or being predatory, particularly with young women. This is propaganda that goes back decades and decades. It's very old," says Hayden.
With that groundwork laid, "all you need is somebody like Posobiec, just need a big influencer to say 'Epstein judge' and ...you yourself don't even have to be dirtied with anti-Semitism," says Hayden.
After Posobiec and a choir of right-wing publications promoted the "Epstein judge" idea, the real Judge Reinhart was inducted into the growing club of people whose home addresses have appeared in internet message boards alongside calls for execution and anti-Semitic slurs. He probably won't be the last.
Hayden says to expect a very extended haunting from Epstein's ghost. "It's like - what is the opposite of a piece of classic literature?"
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LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss’s new Cabinet is Britain’s most diverse ever, with women serving as prime minister and deputy prime minister and Black and South Asian politicians filling many of the top jobs.
While they come from different backgrounds, the new ministers share Truss’ small-state, free-market economic views and staunch support for Britain’s exit from the European Union.
The government’s diversity reflects years of work by the right-of-center Conservative Party to shake its “pale, male and stale” image. Former Prime Minister David Cameron, who was party leader between 2005 and 2016, made a push to draft diverse candidate shortlists for winnable seats.
The drive has transformed the upper tiers of a party whose 172,000-strong national membership remains overwhelmingly white and largely male. Among Tory legislators, 24% are women and 6% belong to ethnic minorities. The main opposition Labour Party is more diverse — and gets more support from non-white voters — but has yet to have a leader who wasn’t a white man. Truss is the third female Conservative prime minister.
Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, noted that British politics has become more diverse in terms of class and gender, but narrower in terms of class. More than 90% of Britons go to state schools, but most of Truss’s Cabinet was privately educated.
“We have seen an almost complete disappearance of people from working-class backgrounds,” Bale told the BBC.
Here’s a look at key players in Truss’s government:
CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER KWASI KWARTENG
Britain’s first Black Treasury chief is a long-time friend and ally of Truss. A decade ago they were co-authors of the political treatise “Britannia Unchained,” which notoriously included the claim that British workers are “among the worst idlers in the world.”
Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Kwarteng was educated at Eton College – the elite private school attended by multiple prime ministers including Boris Johnson – and Cambridge University. Holding a Ph.D. in economic history, Kwarteng is regarded as one of the party’s intellectual heavyweights.
He will be crucial to the government’s response to a cost-of-living crisis fueled by soaring energy prices. Truss has promised help for families and businesses struggling to pay their bills, but both she and Kwarteng favor tax cuts over direct handouts.
FOREIGN SECRETARY JAMES CLEVERLY
Cleverly, the son of a white British father and Sierra Leonean mother, is a former soldier in Britain’s military reserves who was elected to Parliament in 2015.
Widely seen as pragmatic and affable, he has held Foreign Office posts as Europe and Middle East minister and was education secretary in the final weeks of Johnson’s government. Now he has been promoted to foreign secretary, the first Black politician to serve as Britain’s top diplomat.
HOME SECRETARY SUELLA BRAVERMAN
Britain’s new interior minister, responsible for immigration and law and order, is a Cambridge-educated lawyer firmly on the right of the Conservative Party. The youngest-ever home secretary at 42, Braverman was born in London to Indian parents who moved to Britain from Kenya and Mauritius.
She supports her predecessor Priti Patel’s controversial plan to send some asylum-seekers arriving in the U.K. on a one-way trip to Rwanda. She has also called for more immigration detention centers to hold migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats.
Braverman, who served as attorney general under Johnson, has accused the courts of meddling in politics and has said Britain should leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Like several other members of the new government, she has adopted divisive “anti-woke” positions on cultural issues and has compared diversity training for civil servants to medieval witch trials.
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER THERESE COFFEY
Coffey, a key Truss ally, has been appointed health secretary and deputy prime minister, the first woman in the deputy job.
She will face the vital task of shoring up Britain’s overstretched National Health Service. A practicing Catholic who has voted against liberalizing access to abortion, Coffey says she won’t seek “to undo any aspects of abortion laws” despite her own beliefs.
Other senior ministers include Iraq-born Nadhim Zahawi, who held several Cabinet jobs under Johnson and is now minister for intergovernmental relations; and Kemi Badenoch, a rising star of the party’s right whose parents are Nigerian. She has been appointed trade secretary.
Politicians carrying over from Johnson’s government include Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, who keeps his key role overseeing U.K. support for Ukraine, and Jacob Rees-Mogg, an arch Brexiteer and figurehead of the party’s right wing who has been dubbed “the honorable member for the 18th century” because of his formal dress, ornate rhetoric and conservative views.
The appointment of Rees-Mogg as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has alarmed environmentalists because of his support for more North Sea oil and gas exploration and skepticism about Britain’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Nicknamed the "Corn Kid," Tariq, who lives in New York, has been declared South Dakota's Official Corn-bassador after his passion for the vegetable went viral on TikTok and YouTube.
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A quarter of American adults say they live in fear of being attacked in their own neighborhoods, according to a poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The poll, conducted between June and July of this year and including a sample of 4,192 adults, found that Americans of color were more likely than white Americans to say they feared being threatened or physically attacked.
The poll found that a quarter of Black respondents, 26% of Latinos, 36% of Native Americans, 21% of Asian adults, and 19% of white adults say they have feared someone might threaten them harm in their own neighborhoods.
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NPR interviewed several poll respondents about their individual reasons for feeling unsafe in their communities. Their answers ranged from looming threats of violent racism to fears of societal collapse due to politics.
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He experienced overt racism in his youth and now fears for younger relatives
Paul Ongtooguk, an Alaskan Inuit man living in Anchorage, has lived with this kind of fear for most of his life.
"Growing up, we went through the era when it was just open racism about being Alaskan Native," he says.
Outside of Alaska, Ongtooguk says that people are less familiar with the appearance of Alaskan Natives, often leading to strangers making crude and offensive stereotypes about his race.
"This one was really weird. I was in Philadelphia, somebody asked me if I was an octoroon," Ongtooguk said, referencing an offensive, outdated term for a person of 1/8th Black ancestry. "I had to look it up."
At 65 years old, Ongtooguk says he thinks he has aged out of much of the overt racism that occurred in his youth, but he still fears for younger family members.
Thousands of miles southeast in a small Texas town, 64-year-old Annette Jackson says her experience with violent racism has only worsened in recent years.
A white man approached her in Walmart after the 2016 election and spat in her face
Following Donald Trump's 2016 White House victory, Jackson, who is of mixed race but presents as a woman of color, says she was assaulted by a white man while working her job at a Walmart deli counter.
"He said 'Trump won,' and then he spit in my face," she says.
Jackson says she reported the incident to management, but no further action was taken.
"It's like Trump won so they had a right to treat me in a kind of way."
Jackson's example, while extreme, is not unusual.
Last year, the FBI said that 2020 had seen the largest number of reported hate crimes since 2008. Attacks against Black and Asian Americans saw the most significant increases in that period.
Jackson claims Black, white, Hispanic and Native American ancestry, and says she presents as a woman of color.
"I don't feel safe at all," she says. "I would hesitate to call the police in fear they'd shoot me instead of the person I'm calling the police on. There are people that ride around with the Confederate flags hanging out the back of their trucks. And, you know, I don't feel safe. I don't feel safe in America."
Some attributed their fear to other powerful voices
Not everyone polled shared the same ideas on the root of violent crime.
Bernardo Medina, 71, is a Puerto Rican born American living in New Jersey.
He says he feared most for national security and blamed Democrats in power for "emboldening" enemies of the United States.
"The Democrats sold out this country's national security long ago," he says. "Starting with the Clintons. Later, the Obamas. And now the Bidens became rich by selling out this country. Plain and simple. The criminals are in power and the good people have to live in fear."
He also blamed the Black Lives Matter movement and 2020 protests against police brutality for degrading social discourse.
Those protests were overwhelmingly peaceful and sought to bring attention to state-sanctioned racist violence against Black people.
"They deceived a lot of people with their nice talk and then took the money," he says of Black Lives Matter national leadership, which has come under fire in recent months over accusations of financial impropriety. "It's all a hoax. It's all a game."
The unraveling of the nation's social fabric was a common theme among respondents.
"I hope to never have to use my gun, but we've gone to gun safety classes in case we ever had to"
Ernesto, a Black 37-year-old resident of a Philadelphia suburb, says social unrest was behind most of his fears for himself and his family. He declined to provide his last name.
"I feel like people aren't understanding of different points of view anymore," he says. "You never know where you'll go, where you will no longer be welcome because of your point of view. People have preconceptions and prejudices that they amplify now. And I don't know if it's because we hear about it more through social media or if it's actually the case."
"I never felt discriminated against," he says. "I knew it existed, but I never felt it directly against me. Whereas now I'm afraid that I will be because you hear about it so much more and so often. So, yeah, I'm totally afraid of traveling the country. I don't want to go somewhere and end up in a place that I didn't realize would be unwelcoming to someone like me."
Also compounding Ernesto's concerns is the looming threat of gun violence, which he says keeps him from traveling into the city any more than is necessary.
And since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, he says that he and his wife have begun stockpiling supplies in the event that something catastrophic happens. He says he doesn't trust the government to be able to care for his family in times of crisis.
"We have food supplies, we have generators, we have our evacuation plan so that I feel like I don't need to wait for the government to give me instructions or assistance to take care of myself," he says. "I hope to never have to use my gun, but we've gone to gun safety classes in case we ever had to. And we know that there might be a time when we have to."
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What is a healthy school lunch?
Cafeteria lunches in most schools aren’t the healthiest meals. They’re often ultra-processed and loaded with hidden sugars according to The Hill, not to mention just plain gross in the worst-case scenario. Packing your child’s lunch is the best way to ensure their health, happiness and ability to focus and succeed in class.
But what does a healthy school lunch look like? It’s easy to pack your child’s lunch bag with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some chips and a juice box, but that has all the same issues as cafeteria food. Don’t stress. It’s surprisingly straightforward to pack a healthy lunch.
The six sections of a healthy lunch
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a healthy school lunch is made up of six sections.
Proteins
Protein can come from many foods, though it chiefly comes from meats and nuts. Don’t overload the meal with protein; include just enough to be satisfying, but not enough that your child can only eat the protein and skip the rest. Some examples of healthy proteins are:
- Grilled chicken
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Unsalted mixed seeds and nuts
Grains
Grains are typically included as something to eat the other sections of the meal with. Think crackers that go with cheese and pita bread for hummus. As with proteins, grains should be limited; you want them to run out of crackers and pita before they run out of cheese and hummus.
Fruits
Think of the fruit section as the dessert of the meal; just like dessert (and grains and proteins) don’t go too crazy here. That said, it doesn’t hurt to put in some extra now and then as a treat. Don’t forget about dried fruits either. They go especially well with nuts.
Vegetables
The vegetable section is the only section where it doesn’t hurt if you include a little extra. But don’t be that parent that only includes raw vegetables. Lightly roasting veggies, such as bell peppers and broccoli, makes them taste much better and doesn’t strip them of any nutrients.
Snacks
Kids can be ravenous creatures, especially when they’re taxing their minds to the limit. They’re going to get hungry before and after lunch, so it’s always wise to include a healthy snack. Some examples of healthy snacks are:
- Popcorn — it can be lightly buttered and salted, but don’t go crazy.
- Trail mix without candy
- Granola without sugar
Drinks
The best drink is always water. But water is boring, for adults and especially for kids, so packing the odd low-fat milk bottle or small juice box once or twice a week is acceptable.
What are the best lunch bags and boxes to buy?
This is the best lunch bag thanks to its insulated lining and huge 15-liter capacity that can hold up to 24 12-ounce soda cans. Two ways of carrying it, two mesh side pockets and a zippered front pocket for utensils don’t hurt either. Sold by Amazon
This is the best budget lunch bag thanks to its roomy and insulated interior that can hold up to 16 12-ounce soda cans. It also has large, comfortable handles, a zippered front pocket for utensils and comes in five colors. Sold by Amazon
This is the best lunch box due to its special closed-cell foam insulation and Thermosnap magnetic closure that keeps food secure and safe. It also weighs only 1.1 pounds and comes in 12 colors. Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Bentgo Kids Bento-Style Lunch Box
This is not only the best budget lunch box, but also the best way to carefully portion out the foods you pack. It’s also leakproof, dishwasher-safe and has a two-year warranty. It also comes in six bright colors. Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Macy’s
What are the best thermoses to buy?
Stanley Classic Wide-Mouth Bottle
This is the thermos you need if it’s a cold day and you want to make sure your child has the hottest of hot chocolates. It keeps liquids hot or cold for 24 hours and the lid doubles as a serving cup. Sold by Amazon
The brand that created the term “thermos” is also among the most affordable. It has a built-in straw that’s protected by the flipping lid and it can keep foods at temperature for up to 12 hours. Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Solid foods and chunky soups need special thermoses with wide mouths to make eating easier and this is among the best. It can keep food hot or cold for up to 12 hours and comes with a foldable spoon that’s stored in the lid. Sold by Amazon
This small 9-ounce thermos is perfect for the youngest kids thanks to its leak-proof design and the sweat-free and matte exterior to keep it from slipping from their hands. If it does slip, the stainless steel body will take little to no damage. Sold by Amazon
What are the best sandwich bags to buy?
This two-pack of 4-ounce reusable bags is perfect for saving money and lessening your impact on the environment while ensuring your child has a healthy, nutritious and safely stored sandwich ready to go. Sold by Amazon, Buy Buy Baby and Kohl’s
Qinline Reusable Food Storage Bags
If you have several children or just like to keep foods individually packaged then grab this 10-pack of bags. You can grab five sandwich bags and five snack bags or four sandwich bags, four snack bags and two gallon-size bags. Sold by Amazon
Ziploc Easy-Open Sandwich Bags
Ziploc is among the most trusted brands in disposable storage bags for several reasons including the tight and stable seal, plus the extra-tough plastic that’s hard to tear. This contains 580 bags at 4 cents a pop. Sold by Amazon
Ri Pac Fold-Top Sandwich and Snack Bags
This package contains 1,000 bags that are even cheaper than the Ziplocs at only 1.8 cents per piece. Plus, the fold-top takes less effort to both seal and open, which is perfect for those with less dexterity. Sold by Amazon
What are the best food storage containers to buy?
Rubbermaid 60-Piece Food Storage Containers
Never worry about what to pack your children’s food in again with this massive set that includes six half-cup, six 1.25-cup, six 2-cup, five 3-cup, four 5-cup, two 7-cup and one 9-cup containers with matching vented lids. Sold by Amazon
Promoze 50-Pack Meal Prep Food Containers
This set of 28-ounce containers is an excellent budget purchase as they can hold just about any type of food, have leakproof lids and are reusable and dishwasher-safe. They’re also recyclable if you prefer not to wash them. Sold by Amazon
Popit! Food Storage Container Set
If you’re worried about your child’s food storage containers opening in transit, then grab these snap-sealing containers. There are eight included and each is a different size, plus they’re dishwasher-safe. Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
2:55 a.m.
Carlos Alcaraz has outlasted Jannik Sinner in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, advancing to the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-7 (0), 7-5, 6-3 victory.
The No. 3 seed fought off a match point in the fourth set and then put away the match that ended at 2:50 a.m. Three previous U.S. Open matches had ended at 2:26.
The match lasted 5 hours, 15 minutes, 11 minutes short of another U.S. Open record.
Alcaraz will face Frances Tiafoe on Friday in the first Grand Slam semifinal for both.
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9:15 p.m.
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has beaten Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (4) in a women’s quarterfinal match in which both players struggled to hold serve.
The players combined for 10 breaks, five by each, in 12 games in the second set before the tiebreaker. Swiatek broke serve seven times in the match and Pegula six.
Swiatek advances to face No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.
The eighth-seeded Pegula was stopped in her bid for a first major semifinal.
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8:40 p.m.
Nick Kyrgios was fined $14,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after his racket-smashing exit from the U.S. Open.
Kyrgios slammed multiple rackets to the court in frustration following his 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 loss to Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
The Wimbledon runner-up racked up $32,500 in fines while in Flushing Meadows, getting penalized five times.
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4:45 p.m.
Frances Tiafoe became the first American man into the U.S. Open semifinals in 16 years by beating No. 9 Andrey Rublev 7-6 (3), 7-6 (0), 6-4.
Two days after upsetting No. 2 Rafael Nadal, the No. 22-seeded Tiafoe reached the last four of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. He will face either No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz or No. 11 Jannik Sinner on Friday.
No American male had reached the semifinals in Flushing Meadows since Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer in the 2006 final.
Rublev fell to 0-6 in Grand Slam quarterfinals.
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2:45 p.m.
The largest, most lucrative wheelchair tournament in Grand Slam history began with victories for top seeds Diede de Groot and Shingo Kunieda.
De Groot became the first women’s wheelchair player to win the Golden Slam last year, when her victory at the U.S. Open followed her wins at the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, along with her gold medal at the Paralympics.
The wheelchair field this year has grown to 56 players, with a purse of $1 million. There is also a junior competition for the first time.
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1:45 p.m.
Aryna Sabalenka reached the U.S. Open semifinals for the second straight year by beating Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 7-6 (4).
The No. 6 seed matched her best performance at a Grand Slam tournament and will play for a spot in the final against either top-ranked Iga Swiatek or No. 8 Jessica Pegula.
Sabalenka, who lost to runner-up Leylah Fernandez last year in the semis, avenged a loss to the No. 22-seeded Pliskova in the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2021.
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12:15 p.m.
Aryna Sabalenka is on the court in search of a second straight trip to the U.S. Open semifinals in the opening singles match of the day.
The No. 6 seed is facing No. 22 Karolina Pliskova, the 2016 runner-up in Flushing Meadows.
They will be followed by American Frances Tiafoe, coming off his upset of No. 2 Rafael Nadal, facing No. 9 Andrey Rublev. The winner will make his first career Grand Slam semifinal.
The night session begins with No. 1 Iga Swiatek facing No. 8 Jessica Pegula, followed by No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz against No. 11 Jannik Sinner in the men’s quarterfinals.
Sabalenka is the only 2021 semifinalist left in either draw. She also reached the semifinals last year at Wimbledon, where Pliskova beat her before falling to Ash Barty in the final.
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Without quorum, Asheville planning board delays vote on townhomes, senior apartments
ASHEVILLE - Two projects that have seen repeat visits before the Planning and Zoning Commission are back again, with developers in one vying to bring 72 townhomes to West Asheville and another to expand an affordable senior living apartment complex in South Asheville — both amid the concerns of some disgruntled neighbors.
Developers made changes to their respective projects that they presented at the Sept. 7 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission in City Hall's first floor North Conference Room with no livestream option for the public.
But despite discussion, with many concerns assuaged, the commission did not meet a quorum of four of its seven members, and was unable to take a vote on either project.
Chair Joe Archibald told the Citizen Times it was the first time he could remember in his five years on the commission that they did not meet quorum.
"I was hoping this would be a short meeting, but not quite like this," Archibald said during the meeting. He said until the last minute, a fourth member was expected.
West Asheville: 72 townhomes project faces roadblocks; no-go from planning board
It was a delay that was frustrating for the team behind the Laurel Wood expansion, which would bring 54 new affordable senior living units to a complex in South Asheville in the Shiloh Community.
With financing deadlines fast approaching, and fees due at the end of September, Volunteers of America representative Noemi Riveira said she hopes it will not impact their ability to meet those requirements.
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Riveira is the nonprofit's director of development for affordable housing. The new complex, dubbed Laurel Wood II, would be developed, owned and managed by Volunteers of America.
"We were in communication with them, and at 4:59 (p.m.) we were told we were going to have a quorum,” she said of the delay.
Archibald was quick to arrange a mid-month meeting Sept. 21 for the commission to hold another public hearing and take a vote on the projects. If the Laurel Woods project clinches approval, it will move forward in time to Asheville City Council on Sept. 27, as originally planned.
Archibald agreed the situation was frustrating, but felt the applicant had met the concerns of commissioners and residents that initially delayed its approval during its first Aug. 3 presentation to the commission and would meet its deadline following the mid-month meeting.
“We knew yesterday that it was going to be kind of tight, and I was hoping we might be able to pull (it) off, and it just didn’t come through,” Archibald said.
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“I know the applicants for the Caribou Road project are on some very tight deadlines that are not of their own doing ... Those aren’t something they can change."
Of the seven commissioners, Archibald, Kim Levi and Robert Hoke were present.
Archibald said one commissioner was on vacation, and two others had medical issues, primarily with family, that kept them from attending.
$700K fix?
Laurel Woods was back on the docket after an initial Aug. 3 presentation. The project proposed a 54-unit addition that would more than double the size of the Laurel Woods apartments at 650 Caribou Road.
Currently, a 51-unit, two-story senior-living multi-family development is located on the 14.73-acre site off Hendersonville Road.
The proposed expansion would bring a new, three-story building with 54 senior living units, all deemed affordable for a minimum of 30 years at a mix of 80%, 60% and 40% area median income.
Twelve of the units will accept housing choice vouchers.
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At the Aug. 3 meeting, the height of the building gave both commissioners and surrounding residents pause.
Initially, a 40-foot buffer was proposed between the building and neighboring homes on Imperial Court. Many residents said this was not enough, and feared the new building would tower over their homes, change the character of the street and threaten foliage and wildlife.
According to the staff report, the project has been redesigned to move the proposed new building within the interior of the property and further away from neighboring properties.
Wayne Bowser with Ross/Deckard Architects said the new building is now at least 200 feet from the property line. Rather than sitting at the corner of Caribou Road and the houses that line Imperial Court, the proposed building has flipped places with the parking lot, moving it deeper into the center property.
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A resident at the meeting said it was "quite a change," and one she was grateful for.
"We definitely heard the community members, and that’s why we adjusted it," Riveira said, though she noted it will run them close to $700,000 to make the adjustment.
West Asheville townhomes move toward solutions
The townhome development, named "Woodland Development" by site plans, proposes 72 dwelling units across 10 groups of two-story townhomes. The 9.12-acre property is located on five parcels just off Patton Avenue on Woodland Drive.
At its Aug. 3 meeting, the commission voted against approval of the project in a 6-1 vote.
Rather than proceed to City Council with a failed motion, the applicant, represented by Attorney Derek Allen with Allen, Stahl and Kilbourne, elected to return to the commission.
The September meeting was the proposal's third visit to the commission as its initial conditional zoning vote was postponed in July after the presentation left most commissioners dissatisfied.
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Each prior round of public hearings for the conditional zoning request brought with it several uneasy neighbors, though no one spoke during its Sept. 7 public hearing.
Previous concerns surrounded the disruption of community greenspace and character, added traffic on already narrow roads and threatened walkability and bikeability.
Todd Okolichany, the city's planning and urban design director, said several changes were made to the proposed project, including subdividing each townhome into individual lots, additions to the site's greenspace and proposing a future cross-connectivity easement to the parcel to the south for another entrance.
This would potentially allow for an additional access point to the site, though that would be dependent on the neighboring parcel's eventual redevelopment for a residential use.
Archibald said he feels as though the project is getting closer to meeting concerns, but doesn't know if everything has been addressed yet.
While the initial proposal contained no affordable housing, the developer added a new condition at the August meeting that would bring four affordable units at 80% AMI to the project, or 5% of the total units. Two units would accept housing choice vouchers.
Archibald said this was a needed housing type in the city, also meeting a need for affordability, though "fairly small percentage-wise," but said the site may not be a perfect fit for that level of density.
"It’s one of those where I’m weighing the need for more housing, the need for some affordable housing, the need for density," he said. "But is it the proper location?"
A tricky intersection at the confluence of Old Haywood Road and Woodland Drive is also a cause for concern, he noted.
Sarah Honosky is the city government reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. News Tips? Email shonosky@citizentimes.com or message on Twitter at @slhonosky.
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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday President Joe Biden has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million, an announcement that came as he gathered allies to renew their commitment to military support “for the long haul.”
Austin said at the start of a meeting with senior officials from allied countries at the United States’ Ramstein Air Base in Germany that Biden approved the latest tranche of U.S. assistance on Wednesday.
He said that the package includes howitzers, artillery munitions, Humvees, armored ambulances, anti-tank systems and more.
Austin said that “the war is at another key moment,” with Ukrainian forces beginning their counteroffensive in the south of the country. He said that “now we’re seeing the demonstrable success of our common efforts on the battlefield.”
“The face of the war is changing and so is the mission of this contact group,” Austin told the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which was attended by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine’s defense minister as well as officials from allied countries.
“We will work together to train Ukraine’s forces for the long haul. We will work together to help integrate Ukraine’s capabilities and bolster its joint operations for the long haul,” he said. “We will work together to upgrade our defense industrial basis to meet Ukraine’s requirements for the long haul, and we will work together for production and innovation to meet Ukraine’s self-defense needs for the long haul.”
“We must evolve as the fight evolves,” Austin said.
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. to Participate in Scotiabank Back to School Conference
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 5:30 AM CDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022/PRNewswire/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP) ("RBI") announced today that José Cil, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Scotiabank Back to School Conference on September 13th,2022 at 9:00 am Eastern Time.
A live audio webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website (http://rbi.com/investors) and will be available for 30 days following the event.
About Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 29,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
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LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss’s new Cabinet is Britain’s most diverse ever, with women serving as prime minister and deputy prime minister and Black and South Asian politicians filling many of the top jobs.
While they come from different backgrounds, the new ministers share Truss’ small-state, free-market economic views and staunch support for Britain’s exit from the European Union.
The government’s diversity reflects years of work by the right-of-center Conservative Party to shake its “pale, male and stale” image. Former Prime Minister David Cameron, who was party leader between 2005 and 2016, made a push to draft diverse candidate shortlists for winnable seats.
The drive has transformed the upper tiers of a party whose 172,000-strong national membership remains overwhelmingly white and largely male. Among Tory legislators, 24% are women and 6% belong to ethnic minorities. The main opposition Labour Party is more diverse — and gets more support from non-white voters — but has yet to have a leader who wasn’t a white man. Truss is the third female Conservative prime minister.
Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, noted that British politics has become more diverse in terms of class and gender, but narrower in terms of class. More than 90% of Britons go to state schools, but most of Truss’s Cabinet was privately educated.
“We have seen an almost complete disappearance of people from working-class backgrounds,” Bale told the BBC.
Here’s a look at key players in Truss’s government:
CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER KWASI KWARTENG
Britain’s first Black Treasury chief is a long-time friend and ally of Truss. A decade ago they were co-authors of the political treatise “Britannia Unchained,” which notoriously included the claim that British workers are “among the worst idlers in the world.”
Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Kwarteng was educated at Eton College – the elite private school attended by multiple prime ministers including Boris Johnson – and Cambridge University. Holding a Ph.D. in economic history, Kwarteng is regarded as one of the party’s intellectual heavyweights.
He will be crucial to the government’s response to a cost-of-living crisis fueled by soaring energy prices. Truss has promised help for families and businesses struggling to pay their bills, but both she and Kwarteng favor tax cuts over direct handouts.
FOREIGN SECRETARY JAMES CLEVERLY
Cleverly, the son of a white British father and Sierra Leonean mother, is a former soldier in Britain’s military reserves who was elected to Parliament in 2015.
Widely seen as pragmatic and affable, he has held Foreign Office posts as Europe and Middle East minister and was education secretary in the final weeks of Johnson’s government. Now he has been promoted to foreign secretary, the first Black politician to serve as Britain’s top diplomat.
HOME SECRETARY SUELLA BRAVERMAN
Britain’s new interior minister, responsible for immigration and law and order, is a Cambridge-educated lawyer firmly on the right of the Conservative Party. The youngest-ever home secretary at 42, Braverman was born in London to Indian parents who moved to Britain from Kenya and Mauritius.
She supports her predecessor Priti Patel’s controversial plan to send some asylum-seekers arriving in the U.K. on a one-way trip to Rwanda. She has also called for more immigration detention centers to hold migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats.
Braverman, who served as attorney general under Johnson, has accused the courts of meddling in politics and has said Britain should leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Like several other members of the new government, she has adopted divisive “anti-woke” positions on cultural issues and has compared diversity training for civil servants to medieval witch trials.
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER THERESE COFFEY
Coffey, a key Truss ally, has been appointed health secretary and deputy prime minister, the first woman in the deputy job.
She will face the vital task of shoring up Britain’s overstretched National Health Service. A practicing Catholic who has voted against liberalizing access to abortion, Coffey says she won’t seek “to undo any aspects of abortion laws” despite her own beliefs.
Other senior ministers include Iraq-born Nadhim Zahawi, who held several Cabinet jobs under Johnson and is now minister for intergovernmental relations; and Kemi Badenoch, a rising star of the party’s right whose parents are Nigerian. She has been appointed trade secretary.
Politicians carrying over from Johnson’s government include Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, who keeps his key role overseeing U.K. support for Ukraine, and Jacob Rees-Mogg, an arch Brexiteer and figurehead of the party’s right wing who has been dubbed “the honorable member for the 18th century” because of his formal dress, ornate rhetoric and conservative views.
The appointment of Rees-Mogg as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has alarmed environmentalists because of his support for more North Sea oil and gas exploration and skepticism about Britain’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Wearing a hijab in the street does not offend public order, but can schools not intervene to maintain public order if a student wears it to school, the Supreme Court asked on September 8, 2022.
To this, senior advocate Devadautt Kamat, appearing for Aishat Shifa, a student from Karnataka who was banned from entering her classroom wearing a hijab, said schools have no say in deciding public order.
Maintaining public order is the responsibility of the State, Mr. Kamat contended.
"If I wear a headscarf and someone is offended and shouts slogans, the police cannot turn to me and say not to wear hijab. That will be the heckler's veto," the senior lawyer argued.
Mr. Kamat asked whether the government can restrict speech and expression of honest beliefs and choices merely on the possibility of a violent reaction by hecklers.
"The State, instead of prohibiting me, must ensure conditions in which freedoms must flourish… Last day the State Advocate General said the government order on hijabs was issued after some students demanded to wear orange shawls… Is heckler's veto permitted?" he asked.
Mr. Kamat said the argument of Karnataka was "look here, if we allow you to wear hijab, some will want to wear orange shawls".
"Wearing of orange shawls is a belligerent display of religious jingoism… 'You are wearing a headscarf, I will wear something to show my identity. That Article 25 does not protect. It protects an innocent display of faith. Naamam, yes. Tilakam, yes. A rudraksham, yes… Bonafide and innocent display of faith is protected," the senior advocate argued.
He said it may also be a person's honest belief that wearing a kada or naamam may make him a better person. "It is the State's obligation to protect my belief as long as it does not violate public order, health or morality," Mr. Kamat said, asking how a display of "honest belief" by wearing hijab affects any of the three criteria.
Mr. Kamat said every practice may not be an essential or core religious practice. "But that does not mean the state can restrict it… I can wear whatever I want, even though it may not be part of my essential religious practice, as long as I do not hamper public order, health or morality," he submitted.
"Just because other people can get offended is not a ground for prohibiting me from wearing a hijab," he said.
Advocate Nizam Pasha, who argued next for the petitioner students, said to make a Muslim student choose between education and the hijab was a violation of Article 19 (freedom of expression).
The Bench asked whether "all religions accept the same God".
To this Mr. Pasha replied that the Quran mandated respect towards other religions.
He quoted the verse "O you disbelievers, I do not worship what you worship, nor do you worship what I worship. I will never worship what you worship nor will you ever worship what I worship. You have your way, I have my way".
The court adjourned the hearing to continue on Monday at 2 p.m.
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SEATTLE (AP) — The first day of classes at Seattle Public Schools Wednesday was cancelled and teachers are on strike over issues that include pay, mental health support, and staffing ratios for special education and multilingual students.
“No one wants to strike,” Seattle Education Association President Jennifer Matter said. “But SPS has given us no choice. We can’t go back to the way things have been.”
Contract talks continued.
The district said in an email to parents that it was “optimistic the bargaining teams will come to a positive solution for students, staff, and families.”
Districts around the country have faced labor challenges as the pandemic put extraordinary stress on teachers and students alike. An infusion of federal stimulus money has helped stabilize school district budgets, and teachers unions have sought to improve pay, resources and and working conditions after a difficult few years.
High inflation, a national teacher shortage and the goodwill teachers earned from their pandemic-schooling efforts are all bolstering union efforts, said Bradley Marianno, an assistant professor of education policy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
“By all measures, school budgets actually look pretty good right now,” Marianno said. “So as teachers union contracts are expiring, they’re looking for new deals that essentially send more funding to teachers and more funding to students.”
School in the Seattle suburb of Kent was supposed to start Aug. 25 but has been delayed as teachers there strike. Early Wednesday the union said it had reached a tentative agreement with the district.
Teachers in Columbus — Ohio’s largest school district — last week ended a brief strike, agreeing on a package that included 4% raises, includes plans for building improvements, reduced class sizes and innovative paid leave benefits.
In Denver, marathon bargaining sessions resulted last week in tentative agreement for an 8.7% raise for educators, a higher salary for first-year teachers, and more money from the district for health insurance costs.
Teachers in Minneapolis, Chicago and Sacramento walked out earlier this year before securing new contracts.
In Seattle, the school district has offered pay raises of an additional 1% above the 5.5% cost-of-living increase set by state lawmakers — far less than the union says it wants — plus one-time bonuses for certain teachers, including $2,000 for third-year Seattle teachers earning an English language or dual-language endorsement.
The union says it is opposing the district’s efforts to eliminate staffing ratios for special education students, saying that will mean more work for general education teachers and special education teachers alike. The union also says the district’s proposals would make general education teachers more responsible for supporting multilingual students.
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TAIPEI, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for August at NT$20.24 billion with 15.9% growth month-on-month (MoM). Its year-to-August revenues were NT$188.42 billion with a decline of 7.9% year-on-year (YoY). Business highlights include revenues from:
- Vero eco-conscious line grew 146.2% in August MoM
- Desktop PC grew 9% year-to-August YoY
- Commercial business [1] grew 4.4% year-to-August YoY
While the industry is experiencing headwinds, Acer continues to enhance its business resilience through establishing multiple business engines. Its businesses other than PCs and displays contributed 24.7% of total revenues in August, and the eight public subsidiaries have all announced their August revenues. Highlights of businesses under incubation:
- Acer Gadget Inc. revenues grew 17.2% year-to-August YoY
- Acer ITS Inc. revenues grew 117.4% year-to-August YoY
- Altos Computing Inc. revenues grew 131.1% year-to-August YoY
- MPS Energy Inc. revenues grew 47.3% year-to-August YoY
- AcerPure Inc. revenues grew 76.3% year-to-August YoY
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,500 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event that set humor and nostalgia over his presidency against the current harsh political talk about the survival of democracy.
While her husband cracked a few jokes about his gray hair, big ears and clothes in his portrait, Mrs. Obama, a descendant of slaves, said the occasion for her was more about the promise of America for people like herself.
“Barack and Michelle, welcome home,” declared President Joe Biden as the gathering cheered.
Biden, who was Obama’s vice president, praised his former boss’ leadership on health care, the economy and immigration and said nothing could have prepared him any better for being president than serving with Obama for those eight years.
“It was always about doing what was right,” he said.
The portrait of Obama, America’s 44th and first Black president, doesn’t look like any of his predecessors, nor does Michelle Obama’s look like any of the women who filled the role before her.
Obama stands expressionless against a white background, wearing a black suit and gray tie in the portrait by Robert McCurdy that looks more like a large photograph than an oil-on-canvas portrait. The former first lady, her lips pursed, is seated on a sofa in the Red Room in a strapless, light blue dress. She chose artist Sharon Sprung for her portrait.
Scores of former members of Obama’s administration were on hand for the big reveal.
Obama noted that some of them in the East Room audience had started families in the intervening years and feigned disappointment “that I haven’t heard of anyone naming a kid Barack or Michelle.”
He thanked McCurdy for his work, joking that the artist, who is known for his paintings of public figures from Nelson Mandela to the Dalai Lama, had ignored his pleas for fewer gray hairs and smaller ears. “He also talked me out of wearing a tan suit, by the way,” Obama quipped, referring to a widely panned appearance as president in the unflattering suit.
Obama went on to say his wife was the “best thing about living in the White House,” and he thanked Sprung for “capturing everything I love about Michelle, her grace, her intelligence — and the fact that she’s fine.”
Michelle Obama, when it was her turn, laughingly opened by saying she had to thank her husband for “such spicy remarks.” To which he retorted, by way of explanation, “I’m not running again.”
Then the former first lady turned serious, drawing a connection between unveiling the portraits and America’s promise for people with backgrounds like her own, a daughter of working-class parents from the South Side of Chicago.
“For me, this day is not just about what has happened,” she said. “It’s also about what could happen, because a girl like me, she was never supposed to be up there next to Jacqueline Kennedy and Dolley Madison. She was never supposed to live in this house, and she definitely wasn’t supposed to serve as first lady.”
Mrs. Obama said the portraits are a “reminder that there’s a place for everyone in this country.”
Tradition holds that the sitting president invites his immediate predecessor back to the White House to unveil his portrait, but Donald Trump broke with that custom and did not host Obama. So, Biden scheduled a ceremony for his former boss.
Mrs. Obama said the tradition matters “not just for those of us who hold these positions, but for everyone participating in and watching our democracy.”
In remarks that never mentioned Trump but made a point as he continues to challenge his 2020 reelection loss, she added: “You see the people, they make their voices heard with their vote. We hold an inauguration to ensure a peaceful transition of power … and once our time is up, we move on.”
McCurdy, meanwhile, said his “stripped down” style of portraiture helps create an “encounter” between the person in the painting and the person looking at it.
“They have plain white backgrounds, nobody gestures, nobody — there are no props because we’re not here to tell the story of the person that’s sitting for them,” McCurdy told the White House Historical Association during an interview for its “1600 Sessions” podcast.
“We’re here to create an encounter between the viewer and the sitter,” he said. “We’re telling as little about the sitter as possible so that the viewer can project onto them.”
He works from a photograph of his subject, selected from about 100 images, and spends at least a year on each portrait. Subjects have no say in how the painting looks. McCurdy said he knows he’s done “when it stops irritating me.”
Obama’s portrait went on display in the Grand Foyer, the traditional showcase for paintings of the two most recent presidents. His portrait replaced Bill Clinton’s near the stairway to the residence, the White House tweeted Wednesday night. George W. Bush’s portrait hangs on the wall opposite Obama’s in the foyer.
Mrs. Obama’s portrait was hung one floor below on the Ground Floor, joining predecessors Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush, according to the tweet.
Two spokespeople for Trump did not respond to emailed requests for comment on whether artists have begun work on White House portraits for Trump and former first lady Melania Trump. Work, however, is underway on a separate pair of Trump portraits bound for the collection held by the National Portrait Gallery, a Smithsonian museum.
The White House Historical Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and funded through private donations and sales of books and an annual Christmas ornament, helps manage the White House portrait process. Since the 1960s, the association has paid for most of the portraits in the collection.
Congress bought the first painting in the collection, of George Washington. Other portraits of early presidents and first ladies often came to the White House as gifts.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Carvana investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 6, 2020 and June 24, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CVNA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Carvana during the relevant time frame, you have until October 3, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — With legal sports betting in its fifth year in much of the U.S., things are getting much more intense, with increasing ways to bet and more opportunities to rapidly win — and lose — money.
When the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams kick off the NFL season Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, 31 U.S. states plus Washington D.C. will offer legal sports betting. A record 46.6 million Americans say they plan to bet on the upcoming NFL season, up 3% from last year, according to the American Gaming Association.
This year's games will become the focus of the most intense scrutiny yet by gamblers.
This is due to the rapid rise of so-called microbetting, the ability to place wagers on outcomes as narrowly targeted as whether the next play will be a run or a pass, how many yards will it gain, or whether the drive results in a punt, a touchdown, a turnover or something else.
It's the fastest-growing segment of legal sports betting, and while it encourages sportsbooks, it has those who treat compulsive gambling worried that the opportunity to make rapid-fire bets, one after the other over the course of a three-hour game, will create new problems for gamblers or worsen the addiction of those who already have a problem.
Microbetting “is a must-have to be a competitor in this space,” said Matt Prevost, chief revenue officer for BetMGM. Between 40% to 65% of all bets his company takes on football come after the opening kickoff.
Johnny Avello, director of race and sports for DraftKings, said his company is concentrating more on microbetting offerings this fall.
“We're going to have more markets like betting on the next play, who's going to carry the ball, how many yards it will gain,” he said. “We've found that those are equally as popular as who's going to win the game or the total amount scored.”
Miami-based Betr is going beyond that. It launched its microbetting app on Sept. 1 and minces no words about what it soon will offer the gambling public: “Instant gratification.”
In baseball, its app lets users wager on each pitch: How fast it will be, whether it's a ball or a strike; or whether it gets put into play.
Joey Levy, the company’s founder and CEO, called its product "a glimpse into the future of sports betting in the U.S. — an instant gratification focus to betting delivered in a simple, intuitive user experience that anyone can enjoy, even if they have not bet on sports before.”
The company's app is currently in use for free-play only; Betr plans to take real money bets in numerous states as soon as they obtain licenses and regulatory approvals.
Established sports betting companies including FanDuel and DraftKings started taking real-money microbets in recent years.
In baseball, for example, FanDuel, which is the official odds provider for The Associated Press, lets gamblers bet on whether the first pitch of a baseball game will be a ball or a strike, whether it will result in a hit or an out, or some other result. DraftKings takes bets on how many pitches a batter will see in a given at-bat, and has dabbled in pitch speed wagers. But it currently limits its baseball microbets to batter-to-batter predictions.
Microbetting is an incredibly fast way to rack up wins — and losses.
Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, says people placing microbets are at higher risk of developing a gambling disorder.
“The ability to place more bets, more quickly is a risk factor for any type of gambling,” he said. “Now with microbetting, impulsivity and instant gratification is promoted as a selling point.”
Whyte said continuous microbetting not only discourages responsible gambling behavior — like taking breaks and never chasing losses — but is also likely to appeal to those who already have gambling problems.
Numerous sportsbooks offer batter-to-batter bets in baseball on whether a hitter will reach base, strike out, walk or many other possibilities.
BetMGM does not currently offer batter-by-batter or pitch-by-pitch bets, although Prevost said, “We certainly are examining the technology.”
In data released Wednesday, the American Gaming Association said 49% of NFL bettors will do so online this year, compared to 23% who plan to do it in person at a sportsbook.
The Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9% each) are the most popular picks to win the next Super Bowl, followed by the Rams and Kansas City Chiefs (8% each) and the Dallas Cowboys (7%).
Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland and Wisconsin launched new markets since the start of the 2021 NFL season.
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CA Medford, OR Zone Forecast for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Including the cities of Somes Bar, Happy Camp, Callahan, Etna,
Fort Jones, Greenview, and Scott Bar
357 AM PDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny, haze. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s
to mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, haze. Highs 90 to 100. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze in the evening. Lows in the
lower 60s to lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the south late in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as warm. Lows in
the lower to mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s to
mid 80s. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
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Including the cities of Hilt, Klamath River, and Yreka
357 AM PDT Thu Sep 8 2022
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SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny. Haze through the day. Areas of smoke this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze after midnight. Lows around 60.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Haze through the day. Areas of smoke in the
afternoon. Highs 90 to 100. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze and areas of smoke in the
evening. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs 90 to 100. East winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south
late in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
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Including the cities of Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, and McCloud
357 AM PDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny. Haze and areas of smoke. Highs in the mid 80s to
mid 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Areas of smoke in the evening. Haze through the
night. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Haze through the day. Areas of smoke in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Haze in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s
to mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the south late in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s to mid
50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s to
mid 80s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s
to lower 80s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
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357 AM PDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Haze and areas of smoke. Highs in the lower 80s
to lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of smoke in the evening. Haze
through the night. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Haze through the day. Areas of smoke in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze and areas of smoke in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph shifting
to the south late in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s to lower
60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s
to lower 80s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
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.TODAY...Sunny. Haze and areas of smoke. Highs in the mid 80s to
lower 90s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of smoke in the evening. Haze
through the night. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Haze and areas of smoke. Highs in the mid 80s to
lower 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northeast
in the late morning and afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of smoke in the evening. Lows
in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
decreasing to around 5 mph well after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. East winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southeast late in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
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357 AM PDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Haze and areas of smoke. Highs in the mid 80s to
lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze and areas of smoke in the evening.
Lows in the lower to mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Haze and areas of smoke through the day. Highs
in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of smoke and haze in the
evening. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. East winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the south late in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s to
lower 80s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Lows in the mid
40s to mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower to mid 70s.
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Mississippi State and Ole Miss both cruised in their openers last week.
It gets tricker in Week 2 as the Bulldogs go on the road to face a Power Five opponent in Pac-12 foe Arizona.
It’s a 10 p.m. CT start.
Ole Miss has its FCS game, a 6 p.m. home kick against Central Arkansas.
Mississippi State at Arizona
MSU quarterback Will Rogers looked like he was in mid-season form, completing 78 percent of his passes for 450 yards, five touchdowns and only one interception.
He looked particularly strong standing in the pocket on a couple of downfield throws.
Another time he stepped to his left to avoid pressure and hit Caleb Ducking some 30 yards downfield to set up a short touchdown.
Charles Cross, the blind side protector at left tackle, played a big role in Rogers’ nation-leading 73.9 completion percentage a year ago.
A lot of eyes were were on Dollar Bill Johnson in his move to left tackle. Johnson had a solid camp and followed that up with good game in the opener against Memphis.
If Rogers and Johnson are at peak levels again, the Bulldogs have a good shot to escape the desert with a win.
Arizona, in its first game under defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen, had only four tackles for loss and one sack in a 38-20 win over San Diego State.
The Wildcats’ secondary did record an interception and had one pass break-up.
However, San Diego State attempted just 16 passes.
Arizona wasn’t a good football team last year. The Wildcats lost 11 games. Many of them weren’t close, but some were, and they had their chances against Washington, USC and Utah.
San Diego State is a Group of Five team but was 12-2 last year.
Arizona will base its defense from a 4-2-5.
On offense, the Wildcats scored at least one touchdown in every quarter and totaled 461 yards. They ran 74 plays and rushed the ball 52.7 percent of the time. They rushed for 162 yards and passed for 299, so there was balance.
I’d like to see the Bulldogs’ defense make more plays behind the line of scrimmage. When they were on top of their game last week, Memphis was averaging less than 2 yards per play. So State was doing a good job of staying between the ball and the goalline for the most part, but the Bulldogs finished with only one sack and four tackles for loss. There was only one quarterback pressure.
It would be good to see more big plays from the defense.
Sometimes the desert heat can take your breath away, but in the summer this game looked like it could be a breather for the Bulldogs.
Arizona’s opening-game win, though, shows a team not content with 1-11. The Wildcats have worked hard to improve their station, and it appears they’ve made strides.
On their side, they’ll have the confidence that comes from winning, and the excitement that comes from hosting an SEC team at night. Pac-12 After Dark, they call it.
The Bulldogs need to counter that with their experience and the maturity they showed for much of their opener against Memphis.
They’ll need to hold onto that maturity and be the best version of themselves for a little longer.
I think they will.
Prediction: MSU 36, Arizona 19
The Beat Guys: Michael Katz, MSU; Theo DeRosa, MSU
Central Arkansas at Ole Miss
I don’t really like the placement of this game on the schedule.
I’ve written before that the four-straight non-conference games give the Rebels a good chance to start 4-0 and build the confidence with an abundance of newcomers. The flip side of that is it leaves Ole Miss with eight-straight SEC games.
The FCS game in most circumstances serves the same function as an open date.
Yes, anyone can beat anyone on any given day. It’s all true, but FCS upsets of FBS teams that are playing at a high level are rare.
So the week before the Egg Bowl, Ole Miss will play at Arkansas while MSU plays at home against East Tennessee State.
UCA is 0-1 after losing its opener 27-14 to Missouri State.
The Bears were picked in a second-place tie in the Atlantic Sun Conference preseason poll.
UCA is replacing one of the top quarterbacks in its history plus a couple of receivers.
Will McElvain, a transfer from Northern Iowa, took the snaps against Missouri State. He was 18 for 31 passing for 173 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
UCA trailed 20-0 before scoring twice in the fourth quarter.
Luke Altmyer will start at quarterback for Ole Miss. Jaxson Dart started and played almost the entire game against Troy, a team that could have challenged the Rebels had they played the first half like they played the second.
This game will be more about the Rebels playing against themselves. It will be looking at Altmyer in terms of command of the offense, how he sees the field and where he throws in certain situations.
If this turns into a game in which you’re able to see how Altmyer responds to constant, heavy pressure, there are different issues for Ole Miss to address than the quarterback competition.
I don’t expect the game to turn that way, but the Rebels didn’t have a great pass-blocking game last week against Troy. Hopefully they can take forward steps in that area.
They did block the run well, and Zach Evan looked really good. So did Quinshon Judkins, and I’m thinking there’s a lot more to be seen from Ulysses Bentley.
Ole Miss should be able to put up nice numbers on offense. If so, we’ll see more from tight end Michael Trigg and the receivers.
Ideally this would be a situation where the Rebels could have devoted some of this week’s prep time to Week 3 opponent Georgia Tech, which looked better against Clemson Monday night than many might have thought. Don’t know who that says more about, but Ole Miss in its opener didn’t look ready to take a Power Five road trip lightly.
Prediction: Ole Miss 45, UCA 15
The Beat Guys: Michael Katz Ole Miss; Theo DeRosa Ole Miss
Last Week
Michael 7-1, Theo 6-2, PA 5-3
Elsewhere in College Football
Alabama at Texas
Alford: Alabama
DeRosa: Alabama
Katz: Alabama
Tennessee at Pittsburgh
Alford: Tennessee
DeRosa: Tennessee
Katz: Pittsburgh
South Carolina at Arkansas
Alford: Arkansas
DeRosa: Arkansas
Katz: Arkansas
Kentucky at Florida
Alford: Florida
DeRosa: Kentucky
Katz: Florida
Wake Forest at Vanderbilt
Alford: Wake Forest
DeRosa: Wake Forest
Katz: Wake Forest
Baylor at BYU
Alford: BYU
DeRosa: BYU
Katz: BYU
Recipe of the Week
Chicken Fajitas
In the spirit of State’s visit to the West, this recipe comes via the Calvary Baptist Church cookbook from MSU fan Myara Gravlee.
Whether you think peppers and onions at midnight — when this game is at halftime — is a good idea is up to you.
The Contents: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 stick of butter, 1 capful of Mrs. Dash (regular or chipotle), 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 green pepper, 1 large onion, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, tortillas.
The process: Slice chicken into long strips, place in pan with half of the butter and Mrs. Dash. Cook till done and lightly browned. Stir in a small amount of water or chicken broth and the brown sugar. Cook until caramelized. Chop the pepper and onions and sauté in a separate skillet with remaining butter. Cook until onions are caramelized and peppers have crispy edges.
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WFO LAS VEGAS 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 Las Vegas NV
258 AM PDT Thu Sep 8 2022
.Rich tropical moisture from Hurricane Kay will move into the region
late Friday and into the weekend increasing the chances of heavy
rain and flash flooding through late Saturday.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona and southeast California,
including the following areas, in northwest Arizona, Lake Havasu
and Fort Mohave. In southeast California, Cadiz Basin, Eastern
Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado
River Valley and Western Mojave Desert.
* 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...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast California, including Death Valley
National Park, the Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley and White
Mountains of Inyo County.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from multiple rounds of heavy rainfall
may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other
low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, September 10, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
335 AM PDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to high
surf of 4 to 7 feet on south facing beaches of Ventura and Los
Angeles Counties. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet are expected
on beaches of southeastern Santa Barbara County. Surf could
possibly be higher under certain circumstances. Breaking waves
of 4 to 6 feet are likely to affect Catalina Island, including
portions of Avalon Harbor. Waves may be higher there if
accompanied by strong winds.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu
Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...This will likely lead to dangerous surf conditions
with an increased risk of ocean drowning. Minor tidal overflow
during the time of high tide, mainly Friday and Saturday
evenings, but possibly Thursday evening as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is an extended outlook for the
potential of high surf. A High Surf Advisory will likely be
needed in a few days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties, as
they can be deadly in such conditions.
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With an operating legacy and impeccable safety record spanning 34 years, the Porter family has grown the business to be among the leaders in the boutique heli-skiing market, dedicating themselves to delivering "Best Day Ever" adventures to small groups with personalized service and care. With an increasing demand for heli-skiing adventures, the Porter family is exploring potential growth opportunities. The Porter family has exclusively retained CBRE Limited to explore strategic financing and partnership options for the future expansion and growth opportunities of its business. "We are confident that CBRE's Alternative Assets Group understands the unique considerations of our prestigious adventure tourism business and complementary off-the-grid lodge, with the experienced team to deliver the right solution for our needs moving forward." – Greg Porter, owner of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Iga Swiatek dropped four points in a row in her U.S. Open quarterfinal against Jessica Pegula by missing shots, some wildly. So with Pegula up by a break at 3-2 and serving at 30-love, Swiatek walked over to the sideline in the middle of a game to swap out her white racket for another one.
The Arthur Ashe Stadium roof was open, the 70-degree air was as cool and dry as it’s been during a hot, humid tournament, and Swiatek figured maybe she should try a tighter string tension to see whether that would help control the ball a little more.
Whether that actually did the trick, or simply put Swiatek’s mind at ease, the move certainly swung the direction of the match. The No. 1-ranked Swiatek grabbed 14 of the next 15 points and, while closing things out was not easy, she reached her first semifinal at Flushing Meadows by pulling out a 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Pegula on Wednesday night.
“I don’t know if it actually was the key or something,” Swiatek said after a match filled with a combined 13 breaks of serve, 10 in the second set alone. “For sure, I wasn’t thinking about the strings (anymore), and I just focused on the right stuff after the change.”
When play resumed, Swiatek popped up a short return that floated toward Pegula, who rushed a backhand swinging volley that landed out. That was followed by three forehand errors in a row by the No. 8 Pegula, the highest-ranked American player.
“I started missing everything for literally the rest of the set,” Pegula said between sips from a can of Heineken. “It was definitely a huge momentum change. I think it helped her a lot. So it was a good move by her. … I was just going for too much. The games kind of flew by.”
Swiatek will face No. 6 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in Thursday’s semifinals. The other women’s semifinal is No. 5 Ons Jabeur against No. 17 Caroline Garcia, who eliminated 18-year-old American Coco Gauff on Tuesday.
Swiatek, a 21-year-old from Poland who won the French Open in 2020 and this June, twice failed to serve out the victory Wednesday, at 5-4 and 6-5 in the second set. But she was better in the tiebreaker, and when Pegula missed a backhand to close the contest, Swiatek ran toward her guest box, flung her racket and yelled.
Swiatek compiled a 37-match winning streak earlier this season, claiming the trophies at six consecutive events, but this is her first trip beyond the fourth round in New York.
“I wasn’t expecting that at the beginning of the tournament,” she said. “Trying to keep my expectations low.”
This marked Swiatek’s eighth win in a row against an opponent ranked in the top 10, all in straight sets.
“I’m super proud of myself. My goal, basically, is to be consistent,” she said. “I remember when I was an underdog and every match like that was surreal. Now it feels pretty routine.”
Pegula, a 28-year-old whose parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, dropped to 0-4 in Grand Slam quarterfinals, including a trio of losses at that stage this season. All three of those came against a player atop the rankings at the time: Ash Barty at the Australian Open in January and then Swiatek at Roland Garros and Wednesday.
“I’m a little deflated right now,” Pegula said. “I’m not real happy.”
Of the four players remaining in the bracket, only Swiatek already owns a major championship. And only Sabalenka, who defeated two-time Slam runner-up Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 7-6 (4), ever has been this far at Flushing Meadows previously; she lost in the semifinals last year.
“I’m ready for it,” Sabalenka said. “I’m ready for another fight.”
Bounced from the semifinals at Wimbledon last year by Pliskova, Sabalenka made sure from the start that this one would be different, taking a 4-0 lead.
This year, Sabalenka could not participate at the All England Club, because all players from Russia and Belarus were banned over the invasion of Ukraine. Sabalenka spent that fortnight in Miami, practicing and preparing for a return to the tour.
“It was a tough time, especially when I was working out in the gym and there was Wimbledon playing on the TV,” Sabalenka said. “I was always (turning) it off, because I couldn’t watch it.”
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Meet the 7-year-old boy who is South Dakota's corn-bassadorNicknamed the "Corn Kid," Tariq, who lives in New York, has been declared South Dakota's Official Corn-bassador after his passion for the vegetable went viral on TikTok and YouTube.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — With legal sports betting in its fifth year in much of the U.S., things are getting much more intense, with increasing ways to bet and more opportunities to rapidly win — and lose — money.
When the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams kick off the NFL season Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, 31 U.S. states plus Washington D.C. will offer legal sports betting. A record 46.6 million Americans say they plan to bet on the upcoming NFL season, up 3% from last year, according to the American Gaming Association.
This year's games will become the focus of the most intense scrutiny yet by gamblers.
This is due to the rapid rise of so-called microbetting, the ability to place wagers on outcomes as narrowly targeted as whether the next play will be a run or a pass, how many yards will it gain, or whether the drive results in a punt, a touchdown, a turnover or something else.
It's the fastest-growing segment of legal sports betting, and while it encourages sportsbooks, it has those who treat compulsive gambling worried that the opportunity to make rapid-fire bets, one after the other over the course of a three-hour game, will create new problems for gamblers or worsen the addiction of those who already have a problem.
Microbetting “is a must-have to be a competitor in this space,” said Matt Prevost, chief revenue officer for BetMGM. Between 40% to 65% of all bets his company takes on football come after the opening kickoff.
Johnny Avello, director of race and sports for DraftKings, said his company is concentrating more on microbetting offerings this fall.
“We're going to have more markets like betting on the next play, who's going to carry the ball, how many yards it will gain,” he said. “We've found that those are equally as popular as who's going to win the game or the total amount scored.”
Miami-based Betr is going beyond that. It launched its microbetting app on Sept. 1 and minces no words about what it soon will offer the gambling public: “Instant gratification.”
In baseball, its app lets users wager on each pitch: How fast it will be, whether it's a ball or a strike; or whether it gets put into play.
Joey Levy, the company’s founder and CEO, called its product "a glimpse into the future of sports betting in the U.S. — an instant gratification focus to betting delivered in a simple, intuitive user experience that anyone can enjoy, even if they have not bet on sports before.”
The company's app is currently in use for free-play only; Betr plans to take real money bets in numerous states as soon as they obtain licenses and regulatory approvals.
Established sports betting companies including FanDuel and DraftKings started taking real-money microbets in recent years.
In baseball, for example, FanDuel, which is the official odds provider for The Associated Press, lets gamblers bet on whether the first pitch of a baseball game will be a ball or a strike, whether it will result in a hit or an out, or some other result. DraftKings takes bets on how many pitches a batter will see in a given at-bat, and has dabbled in pitch speed wagers. But it currently limits its baseball microbets to batter-to-batter predictions.
Microbetting is an incredibly fast way to rack up wins — and losses.
Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, says people placing microbets are at higher risk of developing a gambling disorder.
“The ability to place more bets, more quickly is a risk factor for any type of gambling,” he said. “Now with microbetting, impulsivity and instant gratification is promoted as a selling point.”
Whyte said continuous microbetting not only discourages responsible gambling behavior — like taking breaks and never chasing losses — but is also likely to appeal to those who already have gambling problems.
Numerous sportsbooks offer batter-to-batter bets in baseball on whether a hitter will reach base, strike out, walk or many other possibilities.
BetMGM does not currently offer batter-by-batter or pitch-by-pitch bets, although Prevost said, “We certainly are examining the technology.”
In data released Wednesday, the American Gaming Association said 49% of NFL bettors will do so online this year, compared to 23% who plan to do it in person at a sportsbook.
The Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9% each) are the most popular picks to win the next Super Bowl, followed by the Rams and Kansas City Chiefs (8% each) and the Dallas Cowboys (7%).
Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland and Wisconsin launched new markets since the start of the 2021 NFL season.
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A hurricane will make its closest pass to Southern California in 25 years
More extreme weather is in the forecast for Southern California this week as a hurricane spins in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico.
As it moves north, it could bring heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding. And -- far from providing relief from California's extreme heat -- the hurricane's winds could actually push temperatures higher in some locations.
Hurricane Kay is forecast to track north, parallel to the Baja California peninsula, through Friday. It will then turn westward away from the coast just shy of the U.S. border with Mexico, but not before making the closest pass to Southern California for a hurricane since 1997's Hurricane Nora.
Kay is expected to remain at hurricane strength until it's around 250 miles from San Diego, something only four other storms have done since 1950, according to the National Weather Service, before weakening as it moves closer.
But the storm doesn't need to be strong "for this to be a major concern for Southern California," said Brandt Maxwell, a San Diego NWS meteorologist.
Forecasters warn the system could amplify the region's extreme heat woes, rather than relieve them.
Winds could gust more than 60 miles per hour as the system interacts with the mountainous terrain of Southern California. And those winds will be coming from the east, which means they will have a warming effect on coastal cities. As air travels down mountains, it is compressed and its temperature rises.
It will be similar to the Santa Ana wind phenomenon, which typically occurs in the fall and winter.
"We are not calling it Santa Ana winds, but they will have characteristics of them as they pass through canyons and the sloped terrain," Maxwell told CNN.
The warm, dry winds from the east will increase the region's fire risk. Temperatures could reach 100 degrees in the coastal areas of San Diego and Orange Counties on Friday.
"This happened in 1984 as a Category 1 Hurricane Marie well southwest of San Diego County forced temperatures to reach 100 in San Diego," Maxwell said.
Overnight lows could remain in the 80s overnight Thursday and into Friday morning, making sleeping uncomfortable, especially for those without air conditioning.
Then, the relentless heat will "end abruptly and unusually" late Friday, the Los Angeles NWS said, as the tropical system's cloud cover and rainfall move into the region, drastically reducing temperatures but creating new hazards.
Even as the Southwest has been mired in a multi-year megadrought, Kay's rainfall could pose a significant flood threat.
"Confidence is rapidly increasing for a significant rainfall event across Southern California, Arizona, and eventually central California and Nevada into Saturday," forecasters at the Weather Prediction Center wrote Wednesday.
East-facing slopes near the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountain ranges could see the heaviest rainfall, with as much as 4 inches possible through Friday. The WPC has issued a rare level 3 out of 4 outlook for excessive rainfall across this region for Friday.
Even though rainfall is desperately needed across parched Southern California, this much rain over a short period of time can cause creeks and rivers to rise rapidly.
"It's never a good thing to get too much rain all at once, a trait all too common among slow-moving tropical storms," the WPC said. "Thus, the flash flood potential is summarily also rapidly increasing."
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in NIO Inc. ("NIO" or the "Company") (NYSE: NIO) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of NIO investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 1, 2021 and July 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NIO investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in NIO during the relevant time frame, you have until October 24, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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You'd be hard pressed to find a more patriotic end zone design than that of the Atlee Raiders.
A star-studded A and T transition into a half-stars, half-stripes L before red and white stripes emblazon both Es. Even down to the stars-and-stripes yardage markers, the detail of the field work is something any team would be proud to play on.
And it's all courtesy of the high school's turfgrass program, co-founded in 2001 by Virginia Tech grad and Atlee teacher Marc Moran.
Moran and his students' design, originally conceptualized for the program's 2021 homecoming game, over the summer was awarded first place among a national field that included minor league baseball teams and universities in the Sports Field Management Association's annual stars and stripes competition.
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SFMA is a nonprofit that manages facilities at schools, colleges and universities, parks and recreational centers and professional sports stadiums across the United States.
Atlee's stars and stripes design garnered more than 500 votes.
"People assume you go out there with a big old stencil and make it happen, and it's not that way," Moran said of the process behind bringing the design to life, adding that he helped with the concept, but his students did all the hands-on work.
"It takes a lot of time to plan out. ... It's really a community-based program and it's fun to see kids take pride in what they're doing."
Moran has taught at the school since 1999 and earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural education from Tech. He's friends with David Mellor, the head grounds keeper for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, and Moran cited the intricate field work on display at many pro baseball stadiums as inspiration for much of his program's work.
In conjunction with Hanover County Public Schools, Moran in 2001 helped develop the state's first turf science curriculum. The program has since grown to average 40 to 60 students per year.
"We wanted to come up with a new focus area that would serve our communities, and it checked all the boxes," Moran said.
"Agriculture is everywhere. We were able to take what we traditionally did in a production agriculture program and revamp it so that we take a more universal approach to agriculture. We used grass as our crop."
The stars and stripes award is mostly based on aesthetics, Moran said, whereas SFMA field of the year awards are "more prestigious" when it comes to the ins and outs of field maintenance, incorporating more practical elements like irrigation and playability.
Atlee won the award for national high school football field of the year in 2006; national high school softball field of the year in 2009; national soccer field of the year in 2010 and sporting grounds of the year in 2016, an all-encompassing honor incorporating different areas such as the Raiders' lacrosse field. All these honors can be attributed to Moran's students.
Moran said roughly 50% of the students in his program enter the field work industry at some level. He's had students do internships with the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins. One worked on a U.S. Women's Open golf course during a college internship.
Many former students have even followed in Moran's footsteps and entered the turf science program at Tech, he said.
"I enjoy when any of my kids go off and be successful, whether they remain in the industry or not," Moran said. "But it's really cool to see them do some neat things at the professional level. ... Our program is visible across the country."
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LONDRES (AP) — El gobierno británico retira el veto al fracking y autoriza prospecciones petrolíferas para aliviar crisis energética.
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The forecast is showing warm temperatures for the Kenosha community. It should reach a comfortable 79 degrees. A 62-degree low is forecasted. We will see clear skies today. The area will see gentle winds today, with forecast models showing only 10 mph wind conditions coming up from the South. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. For more daily forecast information, visit kenoshanews.com.
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Fog around early this morning with a little rain mixed in. The fog will go away by late morning, but the chance for showers will linger a little longer. See where the best chance of rain is here.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for parts of southern Wisconsin until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Give yourself a couple of extra minutes to get to work or school. Here's your forecast for the rest of the day.
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Partnering with EC Healthcare to offer one-stop health management services
AXA fulfills its Payer-to Partner strategy to become customers' lifelong partner
HONG KONG, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA and EC Healthcare today (8 September) held the "AXA Medical Centre Unveiling and AXA Hong Kong and EC Healthcare MOU Signing Ceremony", pledging to work together to provide professional, quality, and hassle-free one-stop health management services to AXA customers in the future. Under the partnership, the first AXA Medical Centre was unveiled today at the World Trade Centre in Causeway Bay. Together with the AXA designated Endoscopy and Day Surgery Centre in Central, it will officially start operating in November this year.
Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Greater China, said, "AXA Medical Centre marks a major milestone for us in delivering exceptional health management services to our customers, providing our customers with all-round care across their life stages. The centre, offering comprehensive one-stop health management services spanning prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, not only enhanced AXA's health management ecosystem but also brought to life our ongoing commitment to become a lifelong partner to our customers. AXA and EC Healthcare share the same vision of improving our customers' holistic wellness. Through this partnership, we can bring an exclusive, innovative, and personalised healthcare experience beyond insurance to our customers leveraging our combined strength."
Leslie Lu, Executive Director and Co-CEO of EC Healthcare, said, "We are honoured to partner with AXA, a leading global insurer. With the belief that prevention is better than cure, our Group is committed to preventive and precision medicine. We hope to provide customers with accessible and affordable quality healthcare services. EC Healthcare and AXA will work together to bring health, beauty, and happiness to everyone by providing safe, effective, and customer-first one-stop health management services at the AXA Medical Centre."
One-stop exclusive health management services with seasoned healthcare professionals for AXA customers
The first AXA Medical Centre, jointly set up by AXA and EC Healthcare, is located at the World Trade Centre in Causeway Bay. The 5,000-plus-square-feet centre offers services such as preventive medicine, body checks, vaccinations, and nutritional counselling with support from on-site medical professionals including radiographers, general practitioners, Chinese medicine practitioners as well as dieticians. AXA Medical Centre provides various body check services such as chest and abdominal X-rays, ultrasound scans, gynaecological examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), and exercise ECG with over 10 body examination rooms. Other services include allergy tests, non-invasive genetic screening tests for colorectal cancer, and all pre-insurance health screening for AXA customers.
AXA Medical Centre aims to provide one-stop hassle-free comprehensive health management services to our customers. Should AXA customers' check-ups reveal that further medical examinations or treatments be required, they will be referred on spot to specialists to save waiting time.
AXA and EC Healthcare will further deepen our collaboration going forward. We hope to set up additional medical centres and expand service scope in other core business districts or residential areas in the future.
AXA and EC Healthcare signed Memorandum of understanding today to kick start their long term collaboration. (From left: Emily Li, Chief Employee Benefits & Wellness Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Greater China, Eddy Tang, Founder, Chairman, Executive Director and CEO of EC Healthcare, and Leslie Lu, Executive Director and Co-CEO of EC Healthcare)
About AXA Hong Kong and Macau
AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 50 markets and serving 95 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.
As one of the most diversified insurers offering integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance, our goal is to be the insurance and holistic wellness partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve.
At the core of our service commitment is continuous product innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers and leveraging technology and digital transformation.
We embrace our responsibility to be a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first insurer in Hong Kong and Macau to address the importance of mental health through different products and services such as offering free mindfulness practice resources through Mind Charger which is fully accessible to our customers and the public via our holistic wellness platform AXA BetterMe.
AXA also takes part in a wide range of ESG initiatives and programmes both globally and locally. AXA Group established AXA Climate School and Net-Zero Insurance Alliance in 2021 and set out various global green targets such as reaching €26 billion in green investments by 2023 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2025. In Hong Kong, AXA pledges to reduce paper usage via digitisation and is the first insurer to join the 'Green Monday ESG Coalition'. As of Feb 2022, AXA Hong Kong's green investments have exceeded HKD4 billion. We strive to contribute to a sustainable future as an investor, insurer and an exemplary company.
About EC Healthcare
EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider focusing on preventive and precision medicine while leveraging investment in IT, brand, service and corporate culture to build an enclosed healthcare ecosystem with the mission to bring health, beauty and happiness to everyone.
The Group currently provides one-stop medical services across 29 specialities, with a team of 230 full-time registered doctors and over 1,400 network doctors, serving over 10 million customers. With an extensive service network all over Hong Kong, the Group strives to offer customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.
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CCTV images released to aid police in Derbyshire assault investigation
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with an assault at a Derbyshire bar.
The attack occurred outside Monk Bar in King Street, Belper, at 12.40am on Sunday, August 14.
Police say the victim, a man in his 40s, was left with injuries to his neck and face.
Officers investigating the assault have now released images of two men who were in the bar at the time and may have information which could help them with their enquiries.
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Two other men, both in their 20s, have been arrested in connection with the assault and released under investigation as enquiries continue.
If you recognise the men call Derbyshire Constabulary on 101, or contact the force on Facebook or Twitter, including reference 22*470388.
There are also several crime reporting tools on the police website, including an online contact form.
You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
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Billy Horschel finally made a U.S. team as one of six players added Wednesday to a stacked American team that will try to win the Presidents Cup for the ninth straight time.
Captain Davis Love III took two other newcomers to team competition with Max Homa, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour last season and Cameron Young, a 25-year-old who nearly won two majors as a rookie.
The other picks went to three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, two-time major champion Collin Morikawa and Kevin Kisner, who thrives in match play and contended at Quail Hollow in the 2017 PGA Championship.
The Presidents Cup is Sept. 22-25 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, and these matches would seem to be as lopsided as any since the event began in 1994 to give players from outside Europe a chance to play team competition like the Ryder Cup.
International captain Trevor Immelman filled out his 12-man team on Tuesday, picks that were delayed a week over uncertainty of who would leave the PGA Tour for Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Immelman lost four players who otherwise would have been on the team, including British Open champion Cameron Smith and Louis Oosthuizen.
Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama of Japan is the highest-ranked player on the International team at No. 16.
The Americans counter with nine players from the top 15 in the world, and no one ranked lower than Kisner at No. 26.
“These guys, this is their 12-man team that has never played together before,” Love said. “So they want to win for this team. So I don’t think we have to do too much messaging or motivation. Certainly you don’t want to be on a losing team ever. And we know we are up against it.
“Trevor is going to have a team that’s got a chip on their shoulder and that’s motivated and wants to prove that they can still be competitive. We have to be careful. Certainly these guys are not going to take it lying down.”
Horschel played in the Walker Cup when he was in college, renowned for his fiery matches with Rory McIlroy. But he never made it through qualifying or was picked for a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup, usually a case of bad timing.
He won the FedEx Cup in 2014 with a runner-up finish and two wins. But the two wins came after the captain’s picks were decided. Horschel won the Dell Match Play a year ago but was outside the qualifying and was not selected as a Ryder Cup pick. He won the Memorial this year and finished 11th in the U.S. standings.
“I’ve been around Billy a lot over the years and I haven’t figured that out, how to rein him in. You ride his wave a little bit,” Love said. “He can certainly be over the top sometimes. But that’s what we want.”
Horschel is playing the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this week, the European tour’s flagship event that he won last year.
Homa won his first PGA Tour title at Quail Hollow in the Wells Fargo Championship and made no secret that getting on the Presidents Cup was a chief goal this year.
The leading six qualifiers were Masters champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, PGA champion Justin Thomas, Sam Burns and Tony Finau. Thomas won his first PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in 2017.
Love went down the standings for all the picks except Kisner, who finished behind Tom Hoge and J.T. Poston, both of whom won this year, neither of whom have played in a cup. Kisner went 2-0-2 in the 2017 Presidents Cup at Liberty National.
“Kevin, again, adds some veteran leadership, a guy in the team room that everybody loves having around is really, really easy to pair,” Love said.
Cantlay, Schauffele, Thomas and Finau are the only four players from the 2019 team at Royal Melbourne that rallied on the final day to beat the International team.
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Kristen Zang, Leonardo DiCaprio's ex-girlfriend from the 1990s, has slammed media outlets and online critics for leaping to conclusions about the reason for his recent breakup from Camila Morrone.
The 47-year-old Oscar winner, who is known for dating much younger women, allegedly ended his relationship with Morrone when she turned 25. In an essay, which the former model-actress, Kristen (48) wrote for People magazine, she reportedly blasted out haters for making this assumption.
"When I read the headlines and online comments with his most recent ex-girlfriend being referred to as having "aged out" or being "too old for Leo at 25," puh-lease (insert dramatic eye roll)," Zang wrote. She continued, "I think we can and should do better. What kind of message is this sending to young people?" Recalling her dating days with DiCaprio, he was a "very sweet and thoughtful boyfriend" she noted, when they were both 21 and working in Hollywood. She added, "We also had some hard times like all couples do, and broke up for a bit in 1997 and then got back together.
"Then, about 4 months after my 25th birthday (ha, I know what you're thinking) it was over for good." However, Zang explained that she had initiated the breakup. "It was a choice I made," she wrote.
"I don't how to explain it exactly, I just felt like I was ready for our relationship to be done. It was like I had outgrown that version of myself, the Hollywood high school girl wrote. I wanted to figure out who I was and what I wanted."
According to Fox News, Zang continued by claiming that there might be further causes behind DiCaprio and Morrone's decision to part ways.
"Who knows what happened," the dog food company owner wrote. "Maybe she really cared for him but was just ready for the next chapter, perhaps it's temporary, or maybe it's none of our business but can we stop with the ageist headlines and comments? But let's keep the funny memes coming, they're stellar. Truly."
Zang concluded her essay by sharing that she had met the "love of her life" at 38 and married him at 40. She added that she now lives in the Oregon countryside with my "hot husband, Shea, who's a builder and also happens to be younger than me (joke's on you, Leo )."
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British pop star Mimi Webb cuts a casual figure as she touches down in Sydney ahead of her Australian tour
She's the British singer who rose to fame when her debut single Before I Go went viral on TikTok in 2020.
And on Wednesday, Mimi Webb touched down in Sydney ahead of her anticipated Australian tour.
The 22-year-old hitmaker was seen signing autographs and posing for selfies with fans before she made her way to her awaiting hire car.
British popstar Mimi Webb cut a casual figure as she touched down in Sydney on Wednesday ahead of her anticipated Australian tour
The UK songstress opted for comfort in a black zip up Puma jacket which she teamed up with a pair of grey tracksuits.
She teamed her look with a black designer bag that she wore over her shoulder and a black trucker hat.
Mimi completed her look wearing a pair of $360 Burberry vintage slippers.
The 22-year-old hitmaker was seen signing autographs and posing for selfies with fans before she made her way to her awaiting hire car
The UK songstress opted for comfort in a black zip up Puma jacket which she teamed up with a pair of grey tracksuits
Speaking to Daily Mail last month Mimi revealed that visiting Australia has always been on her bucket list.
'Going to Australia has always been a dream of mine and I never thought my music would allow me to travel this far,' she said.
'I'm really excited to try the fish and chips. I think it's going to be a fun adventure for us.'
The Dumb Love singer teamed up her look with a black designer bag that she wore over her shoulder and a black trucker hat
'Australian fans have been so supportive of my music so far and I can't wait to meet them.
'I have always wanted to visit the country and now I'll have the chance to meet all my incredible fans out there.'
Her Australian tour will kick off in Sydney on September 9, before she plays in Brisbane on September 10, and Melbourne on September 11.
She will then take her tour to Auckland playing a show on September 13.
Speaking to Daily Mail last month Mimi revealed that visiting Australia has always been on her bucket list. 'I'm really excited to try the fish and chips,' she said
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (Editor's Note: The video above is from an unrelated story)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — California avoided rolling outages during extreme heat Wednesday, as operators of the state’s electricity grid continued to warn that unprecedented demand on energy supplies could force them to periodically cut power to some customers.
The California Independent System Operator thanked California residents and businesses for heeding another “flex alert,” a request to reduce electricity consumption during peak evening hours.
“With your help, we made it through another day without rotating #poweroutages,” Cal-ISO said on Twitter after the alert expired at 9 p.m.
Targeted blackouts were avoided a day after miscommunication led utilities to mistakenly cut power to customers in several California cities.
The confusion occurred Tuesday afternoon between a dispatcher at the Northern California Power Agency, which owns and operates power generating facilities for 16 members including a dozen cities, and the California Independent System Operator as the grid it manages was perilously close to running out of energy amid record-breaking temperatures.
“That is certainly concerning to me,” Elliot Mainzer, president and CEO of Cal-ISO, said Wednesday. “There was a lot happening on the grid for everybody last night. And so we’ll double down on the communication to make sure that doesn’t happen again.”
With record demand on power supplies across the West, California snapped its record energy use around 5 p.m. Tuesday with 52,061 megawatts, far above the previous high of 50,270 megawatts set July 24, 2006.
As residents and businesses cranked air-conditioning to escape withering heat across the West and solar power supplies began to wane, Cal-ISO issued a stage 3 energy emergency alert to prepare utilities to initiate outages if demand didn’t decrease. The state’s legal marijuana regulatory agency also urged businesses to turn off lights and reduce power or use backup generators.
The Northern California Power Agency said its dispatcher misinterpreted Cal-ISO’s order to prepare to cut power and immediately undertook the process to cut 46 megawatts — enough to serve about 35,000 customers — in the cities of Alameda, Lodi, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Healdsburg, and Ukiah.
It wasn’t clear how many customers lost power, though the agency said no outage lasted more than an hour.
“Once the outages had been initiated, our dispatcher contacted (Cal-ISO) to inform them that the curtailment action had been undertaken, and was then notified there had been a misunderstanding of the initial order,” NCPA said.
With the state on the brink of outages, Gov. Gavin Newsom for the first time triggered a wireless emergency alert system at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday that sent messages to 27 million cellphones urging them to turn off or reduce non-essential power.
Within moments, there was a reduction of more than 2,000 megawatts, bringing the state “back from the edge,” Mainzer said.
“It took a very loud signal,” Mainzer said. “I think they now recognize that we’re not messing around. This is a real issue. And we need real response.”
Newsom, speaking Wednesday in Beverly Hills, said he had debated pushing that button for the past four to five days. He ultimately decided to test it and concluded it was a game- changer, though he’s reluctant to use it too often because he fears weakening its effectiveness. The emergency alert was not repeated Wednesday.
Western states are struggling through one of the hottest and longest September heat waves on record. Temperatures began soaring last week, and the National Weather Service warned that dangerous heat could continue through Friday, despite some slight moderation.
Nearly 54 million people were under heat warnings and advisories across the West as temperature records were shattered in many areas.
California’s state capital of Sacramento hit an all-time high Tuesday of 116 degrees (46.7 C), breaking a 97-year-old record. Salt Lake City tied its all-time high temperature Wednesday at 107 degrees (41.6 C). The heat wave was expected to last until Saturday.
Reno, which sits just across the Nevada line along the Sierra’s eastern front at an elevation of 4,500 feet (1,372 meters), topped the century mark for the ninth day in a row on Wednesday with its seventh consecutive daily record-high — reaching 104 degrees (40 C) after recording its hottest September day ever on Tuesday at 106 degrees (41.1 C), according to weather service records dating to 1893.
Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. In the last five years, California has experienced the largest and most destructive fires in state history.
On the Northern Plains, the unusually late heat wave peaked Wednesday following a prolonged string of scorching days.
Along a main thoroughfare in downtown Billings, where the temperature set a daily record at 102 degrees (39 C), Gale Spotted Bear, native of the Blackfeet Reservation, sought shelter from the punishing heat in the shade of a vacant building.
“This year has been hotter than hell,” said Spotted Bear, adding that homeless people can be hit the hardest if they have nowhere to go. “It’s hard out here.”
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Associated Press reporters Christopher Weber in Los Angeles; Michael R. Blood in Beverly Hills; Scott Sonner in Reno, Nevada; and Matthew Brown in Billings, Montana contributed to this report.
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BERLIN (AP) — Clean energy now provides more employment than the fossil fuel industry, reflecting the shift that efforts to tackle climate change are having on the global jobs market, according to a report Thursday.
The International Energy Agency said a post-pandemic jobs rebound in the sector has been driven by emissions-cutting technologies such as electric vehicle production, building insulation, solar projects and wind farms.
Clean energy, which under IEA’s definition also includes nuclear power, is now estimated to account for more than half the 65 million energy sector jobs across all regions except Russia and the Middle East.
However, the Paris-based agency said high energy prices including for fossil fuels have seen an upswing in employment, notably for liquefied natural gas infrastructure. Many countries in Europe are scrambling to find alternatives to Russian gas supplies due to t he war in Ukraine.
It also noted that wages in clean energy jobs lag behind those in the fossil fuel industry, where unionization rates are higher and risky work has been compensated with higher pay. The exception is nuclear, due to the highly skilled labor needed, the agency said.
“Countries around the world are responding to the current crisis by seeking to accelerate the growth of homegrown clean energy industries,” said IEA’s executive director, Fatih Birol. “The regions that make this move will see huge growth in jobs.”
He urged companies, labor representatives and governments to ensure that clean energy projects provide high quality employment and attract a diverse workforce. Women are significantly underrepresented in the energy sector, which as a whole accounts for about 2% of the global workforce, IEA said.
Where possible, fossil fuel workers should be given the option to retrain for clean energy jobs, the agency said. It predicted could up to 14 million new clean energy jobs could be created by 2030, with an additional 16 million workers switching to new roles related to clean energy.
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IEA report: https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-employment
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APH,
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rallied 1.96% to $74.25 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+1.83%
rising 1.83% to 3,979.87 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+1.40%
rising 1.40% to 31,581.28. This was the stock's second consecutive day of gains. Amphenol Corp. Cl A closed $14.20 below its 52-week high ($88.45), which the company achieved on December 30th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as TE Connectivity Ltd.
TEL,
+2.74%
rose 2.74% to $126.47, ITT Inc.
ITT,
+2.17%
rose 2.17% to $73.57, and CommScope Holding Co. Inc.
COMM,
+3.27%
rose 3.27% to $12.32. Trading volume (1.5 M) remained 187,237 below its 50-day average volume of 1.7 M.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BBTV Holdings Inc. (TSX: BBTV) (OTCQX: BBTVF) (Frankfurt: 64V) ("BBTV" or the "Company"), the leading creator monetization company with a mission to help creators become more successful, today announced it has entered into an agreement to provide comprehensive Content Management solutions to the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, the originators of basketball style.
- As part of BBTV's expansive Content Management solutions, BBTV will provide the Harlem Globetrotters with Rights Management, Channel Management and Content Development solutions across multiple platforms including YouTube and Facebook.
- The Harlem Globetrotters have an extensive library of premiere content as a beloved staple of basketball entertainment worldwide.
- Content Management is a key and growing component of BBTV's Plus Solutions and continues to represent one of the Company's key growth areas and highest gross margins.
"The Harlem Globetrotters are truly iconic in the world of basketball, instilling in a global community of fans a true love for the game. That kind of inspiration is one of the keys to building and expanding a strong community for the digital generation," commented Lewis Ball, Chief Strategy Officer, BBTV. "We've seen first-hand how powerful sports fandom can be for Millennials and Gen Z across digital platforms, and we couldn't be more excited to harness that power for the Globetrotters. Working on a comprehensive basis really enables us to exercise the full power of our Content Management solutions, from Rights and Channel Management to Content Development. These solutions truly combine to be more than the sum of their parts, as they work together hand-in-hand to build a community that extends well-beyond any individual platform."
For over 95 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have been committed to spreading joy through their artful athleticism and unparalleled basketball skill. With 13 Globetrotters currently inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, fans around the world have witnessed the team's finesse on the court, ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and rim-rattling dunks. They have showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and territories across six continents since 1926. The Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their upcoming centennial in 2026.
"The Harlem Globetrotters are an iconic global brand that holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide. BBTV is the right partner for us as we continue to build our digital presence and grow our legacy with new generations to come," said Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.
For more information please visit www.bbtv.com.
BBTV is a global media and technology company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company's mission is to help content creators become more successful. With creators ranging from individuals to global media brands, BBTV provides comprehensive, end-to-end Solutions to increase viewership and drive revenue powered by its innovative technology, while allowing creators to focus on their core competency – content creation. In December 2021, BBTV had the fourth most unique monthly viewers among digital platforms with more than 600 million globally, who consumed more than 35 billion minutes of video content [1]. (www.bbtv.com)
The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters – THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills and influencers of today's game. The team has showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and territories across six continents since 1926. Proud inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, their mission continues to advance the game of basketball and deliver exciting and interactive entertainment to the world. If you have ever seen a jump shot, slam dunk or a half-court hook shot, you have witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S.
For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
This press release contains "forward–looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information is not information about historical facts but instead represents the Company's intentions, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives and strategies regarding future events and results. Forward-looking information contained in this press release includes statements that BBTV will provide the Harlem Globetrotters with Rights Management, Channel Management and Content Development solutions across multiple platforms including YouTube and Facebook; Content Management is a key and growing component of BBTV's Plus Solutions; and BBTV's Content Management solutions truly combine to be more than the sum of their parts, as they work together hand-in-hand to build a community that extends well-beyond any individual platform. Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that the Company considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is given, including but not limited to the Company's assumptions that its services for Harlem Globetrotters will be successful and will result in the desired outcomes; it will continue to acquire new customers for its Content Management services and expand its existing services; and its Content Management solutions will be successful in building communities that extend beyond any individual platform. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to the risk that the Company's assumptions on which its forward-looking information is based may not be accurate; the effect of competition; that the Company's agreements with platforms, studios, creators or others (including without limitation, Harlem Globetrotters), may terminate early or not be renewed either on similar terms or at all; that the Company's Plus Solutions may not continue to be attractive to clients and may not continue to grow; and the impact of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic; as well as the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the final prospectus of the Company dated October 22, 2020, and in its Annual Information Form dated March 29, 2022 filed on sedar at www.sedar.com and in the Company's other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward–looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
BBTV has relied solely on Harlem Globetrotters for the information in this press release regarding them, and does not accept any responsibility for verifying, or the accuracy of, such information, nor any forward-looking information contained therein.
For further information please contact:
Media Relations: pr@bbtv.com
Investor Relations: ir@bbtv.com
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Which stump grinder is best?
When trees are removed to clear land or are knocked down by weather, the trunk, branches and leaves are taken away, but the stump and roots remain. Removing stumps and roots requires burning, lots of pulling power or strategically placed dynamite. An easier way is to grind the stump down and leave the roots in place to die.
When you grind the stump down to below the surface of the turf, you are able to reclaim open space that you can use for many different purposes. If you’re looking for a stump grinder with an electric starter, take a look at the DK2 14-Inch 14 Horsepower Gas-Powered Commercial Stump Grinder.
What to know before you buy a stump grinder
Stump grinders work by running a multi-tooth cutting wheel across the stump to cut a path with a defined width and depth. You cut row by row with strong, sharp teeth that spin around a horizontal axis, much like a rotary saw does when cutting through lumber.
Stump grinding is noisy and messy
Make sure you have sturdy work gloves, a good pair of safety glasses and noise-rated ear protection. You can bury your ground-up chips where the roots were or collect them and use them when you need to absorb spilled oils and fuels.
Commercial vs. consumer stump grinder
- Commercial stump grinders are usually far too large and powerful for a single person to operate safely and effectively.
- Consumer stump grinders are built to be operated by a single person, and so are limited in the size of stump they can manage.
Power
Grinding dense, hard woods requires enough power to drive the cutting wheel through the wood at high speeds. Most consumer-grade stump grinders are powered by gas engines in the 10-15 horsepower range. The more powerful your engine, the easier it is to grind stumps.
Size
Stump grinders can be as big as a truck or as small as a lawnmower. Bigger isn’t always better, though, so consider width and weight before deciding.
- Width: If you have an area that has lots of small trees, a small stump grinder will get you in and out of tight spots where a large one can’t go.
- Weight: The more powerful the stump grinder, the heavier it is. Some weigh more than 500 pounds, so check the weight before you buy.
What to look for in a quality stump grinder
Safety features
For added safety, look for a stump grinder with a one-touch control that lets you stop the cutting wheel quickly if you encounter a grinding problem or a safety issue.
Transporting your stump grinder
Most consumer-level stump grinders can’t propel themselves from place to place. You have to get your stump grinder to where the stumps are either by pushing it, towing it, or transporting it in the back of a pickup truck. Look for stump grinders with larger tires, a towbar and well-mounted lift handles for easier transporting.
Cutting blade
- Material: The harder the teeth, the better, so look for carbide steel.
- Number of teeth: The larger the diameter of the cutting blade, the larger the number of teeth, meaning the grinding is done more efficiently.
- Depth of cut: The deeper you can cut with your grinder, the more complete the stump removal.
Starting mechanism
Most stump grinders have a rope and handle you pull to start the engine, like an old outboard motor. Look for stump grinders with electric starters — a huge help, especially in cold weather.
How much you can expect to spend on a stump grinder
Consumer models cost $1,500-$3,000, determined mostly by the horsepower and the size of the cutting wheel.
Stump grinder FAQ
What type of oil do I use in my stump grinder?
A. Most call for 10W-30 motor oil, but always safeguard your investment by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
How long do the grinding teeth stay sharp?
A. The process of grinding stumps wears the teeth on the cutting wheel. Depending on conditions, they work for five to 15 hours before they need indexing, and can be indexed twice before being sharpened or replaced.
What’s the best stump grinder to buy?
Top stump grinder
DK2 14-Inch 14 Horsepower Gas-Powered Commercial Stump Grinder
What you need to know: The electric starter gets you going quickly and easily at the touch of a button.
What you’ll love: You can adjust the comfort bow handle to grind stumps up to 14 inches above ground and 10 inches below ground. The 12 high-speed carbide cutting teeth deliver 4-inch-wide cuts, the direct-drive belt eliminates clutch slippage and the wheel brake locks in place for pivot grinding.
What you should consider: At 285 pounds, this can be a real handful to operate.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top stump grinder for the money
Power King 11-Inch 14 Horsepower Kohler Gas-Powered Stump Grinder with Bonus Kit
What you need to know: This stump grinder comes with a weatherproof cover, removable tow bar and one set of replacement teeth.
What you’ll love: Four lift handles make it easy for two people to get this stump grinder in and out of pickup-truck beds. The slap-stop button and shut-off latch provide two levels of safety. It has a locking throttle and a manual brake that assists when pivot cutting. This grinder powers nine tungsten blades to cut 11 inches above and 9 inches below ground.
What you should consider: Some buyers wished for a better brake.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
DK2 12-Inch 14 Horsepower Gas Powered Commercial Stump Grinder Package
What you need to know: This grinder comes with safety glasses, ear protection, work gloves, tools and an oil bottle.
What you’ll love: Direct drive powers the 12-inch, 50-pound carbide cutter head at 3,600 revolutions per minute. The heavy-duty steel frame and axle are reinforced to support a cutting height of 12 inches above ground and 9 inches below. It transports easily with dual locking wheels and has hitch pins for safe towing.
What you should consider: It doesn’t include a tow bar.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Graig Paglieri is the CEO of Randstad Technologies Group and Managing Director of Global Professionals.
In the debate over the future of work, we’ve principally focused on the number of employees who will physically return to an office. Will we return to the pre-pandemic model of near-universal in-person work or embrace the hybrid of working from home and in the office? Or should we take the lead of high-profile companies like Yelp, Twitter and Airbnb, which have fully bought into remote work?
But the fact that employers struggle to land on—or enforce (paywall)—one of these options indicates that the choice isn’t so black and white. Missing from the debate is an alternative made possible by new technologies, offering businesses an exciting way to marry the current environment of remote and in-person workplaces.
For the first time, companies are weighing the possibility of opening office space in the metaverse. Although it’s still in its early stages of adoption for many companies, the metaverse has the potential to meet workers’ greatest demands. According to the results of Randstad’s 2022 Workmonitor research, these demands include flexibility, which includes remote work options.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, predicts we’re no more than five years away from working in the metaverse. His company has assumed leadership in building a digital future in which everyone lives, interacts and works together in virtual reality (VR). Apple, another leader in this space, prefers augmented reality (AR), in which people stay grounded in the real-world environment but benefit from computer-generated perceptual enhancements (think Pokemon Go). Whichever version you subscribe to, the metaverse is (almost) here and poised to become an $800 billion market by 2024.
At its most basic level, the metaverse is a series of digital interactive worlds that are accessed through VR headsets. Users create avatars through which they move about and physically interact with others. A virtual workplace in the metaverse replicates the experience of being in an office but from the comfort of an employee’s own home. They can even visit clients and colleagues in other states or countries and be immersed in the work unique to that location.
Certain specialized jobs—such as astronauts, pilots, law enforcement, surgeons and manufacturing—have a long history of using VR for training. The next stage will be translating this experience to other types of work.
There’s interest from workers to more fully embrace the metaverse as a permanent part of the workplace. Results of a recent Morning Consult survey found that almost two-thirds of tech workers would be interested in using VR technology for professional development and training, and three in five say they would be somewhat or very comfortable in using digital avatars for virtual meetings.
It couldn’t be timelier that VR technology has advanced to its current capabilities. Although it was a shock when the pandemic forced most office workers to suddenly transition to remote work, over two years later, many have taken a liking to the flexibility to work from anywhere and want remote work to continue post-pandemic. The results of a recent McKinsey survey, for example, show that when offered the opportunity to work flexibly, 87% of workers would take advantage of this opportunity. Randstad’s 2022 Workmonitor report also found it to be a top consideration for American workers, with 83% of respondents reporting flexibility in terms of working hours as important, and almost three-quarters (71%) see flexibility in terms of location as important to them.
The metaverse offers a tool for businesses looking to bring back the face-to-face engagement of in-person work while satisfying a workforce that enjoys the flexibility of remote work. In the virtual office spaces of the metaverse, employees can get the best of both worlds by stepping in and out of home and office with the aid of a VR headset.
Holding meetings that allow for more hands-on collaboration is an obvious entry point, although working in the metaverse also creates opportunities for greater engagement than in the typical remote environment. This can serve as a lifeline for workers who have experienced feelings of isolation due to the loss of community that comes with working in an office. It’s also an innovative solution for workers hired during the pandemic to connect with teammates and supervisors they may not have a chance to meet in the physical world.
There are, of course, challenges to opening a corporate office in the metaverse. The cost of purchasing VR headsets and other related technology can’t be downplayed, nor is it an easy task to get employees used to wearing them. HR divisions may take affront with the privacy and monitoring challenges around tracking workers’ performance and the fact that companies must set rules and governance mechanisms for behavior in the metaverse. Others may fear that turning to this kind of work environment equates to the tragic story of automation taking away the jobs of yesterday—although working in the virtual world still requires the same level of participation as in the physical world, just with different boundaries.
With these potential downsides in mind, it’s imperative that companies consistently gauge employee sentiment and gather feedback as they begin to test what an office in the metaverse would look like. An early study of the impact of working full-time in VR found decreased productivity, increased levels of burnout and negative health outcomes. Experiments at Accenture (paywall), on the other hand, have pinpointed a 30-minute session in the metaverse as ideal. As such, business leaders will need to determine the most effective ways to integrate VR and the metaverse within their existing work models.
Still, the metaverse offers a unique opportunity for companies to meld the experience of working in person while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. Given that the burgeoning platform is already shaping what we think of the future, I believe the adoption of related technologies could be integral to the workplaces of the future—and leaders need to think seriously about what this means for their businesses.
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NASCAR's Richard Petty reminisces over iconic 1967 season as Erik Jones wins on Darlington anniversary
Before the checkered flag waved over Erik Jones’ Petty-GMS Racing Chevrolet on Sunday night at Darlington Raceway, 55 years had passed to the day since Richard Petty’s famed No. 43 had rolled into victory lane.
The last time it happened was Sept. 4, 1967. Petty was driving a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere. It was also the best season of Petty’s 32-year career, with 27 wins in 48 starts — 10 of those victories coming consecutively. Petty also won his second of seven career NASCAR championships that season.
During an interview earlier this year, Petty talked about the 1966 Plymouth that he used to win the 1967 Southern 500. There was just something special about the car that no one from Petty Enterprises could really figure out — in a good way. They didn’t want to ask too much of the mighty little Belvedere. It was giving them too much success.
“We lost Daytona (the 500),” Petty said. “We took the 1967 Plymouth to four races and fell out of four races. I said to Dale, ‘Put it in the corner. It doesn’t have a good personality.’ We went back to the 1966 Plymouth and ran all those races and didn’t wreck it badly enough that we couldn’t fix it. We only had eight people working on our crew total that year.
“We would win, come back to the shop, fix it. We would win again. And win again. We’d just go and win. I only won Darlington three times but one of those wins was with that Plymouth in ’67.”
Petty had been at the track earlier Sunday afternoon signing autographs for fans and visited with his team in the garage area while wearing his famous smile and that ever-present black cowboy hat and sunglasses.
He and longtime crew chief and cousin Dale Inman often travel together and decided to head back early to Level Cross, North Carolina. The King, as Petty was dubbed during that 1967 season, as well as Inman, are in their mid-80s now and have seen more races than they could possibly count. Both would have loved to have been in victory lane if they had only known their driver would be celebrating there after such an emotional victory.
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After 367 laps had been completed Sunday night, Jones had held off Denny Hamlin for the win. Jones emerged through the driver’s side of his No. 43 ride and stood on the door seal with arms raised high. The Byron, Michigan, native is now a two-time Southern 500 winner, having won the race for team owner Joe Gibbs in 2019. Winning for Petty was also a very special moment.
“I talked to him (Petty) on the phone and that was cool,” Jones said during his post-race interview. “He and Dale Inman had left earlier to go home. They said it was getting too late and they needed to go home and rest. I wish I could have seen him face-to-face just to see his emotion. I really would just love to sit down and watch the race with him, especially the ending and just talk about it.
“But Richard hasn’t been to victory lane at Darlington probably since he last won here. It’s just awesome. ... We’ve been so close all year, and I didn’t think today was going to be the day. It was going to be a tough one to win, I knew, but no better fitting place. I love this track, I love this race.”
Jones confirmed he would get the trophy and enjoyed being the center of attention amid all the confetti and flashes of cameras. There’s another, more personal trophy Jones seemed to be more excited about.
“I get a hat,” Jones said between smiles. “He told me I get a hat if I win.”
NASCAR TV schedule
Friday
- Trucks Kansas Lottery 200, 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday
- Xfinity Kansas Lottery 300, 3 p.m. ET (USA)
- ARCA Kansas Lottery 150, 7 p.m. ET (FloRacing)
Sunday
- Cup Hollywood Casino 400, 3 p.m. ET (USA)
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A hurricane will make its closest pass to Southern California in 25 years
More extreme weather is in the forecast for Southern California this week as a hurricane spins in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico.
As it moves north, it could bring heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding. And -- far from providing relief from California's extreme heat -- the hurricane's winds could actually push temperatures higher in some locations.
Hurricane Kay is forecast to track north, parallel to the Baja California peninsula, through Friday. It will then turn westward away from the coast just shy of the U.S. border with Mexico, but not before making the closest pass to Southern California for a hurricane since 1997's Hurricane Nora.
Kay is expected to remain at hurricane strength until it's around 250 miles from San Diego, something only four other storms have done since 1950, according to the National Weather Service, before weakening as it moves closer.
But the storm doesn't need to be strong "for this to be a major concern for Southern California," said Brandt Maxwell, a San Diego NWS meteorologist.
Forecasters warn the system could amplify the region's extreme heat woes, rather than relieve them.
Winds could gust more than 60 miles per hour as the system interacts with the mountainous terrain of Southern California. And those winds will be coming from the east, which means they will have a warming effect on coastal cities. As air travels down mountains, it is compressed and its temperature rises.
It will be similar to the Santa Ana wind phenomenon, which typically occurs in the fall and winter.
"We are not calling it Santa Ana winds, but they will have characteristics of them as they pass through canyons and the sloped terrain," Maxwell told CNN.
The warm, dry winds from the east will increase the region's fire risk. Temperatures could reach 100 degrees in the coastal areas of San Diego and Orange Counties on Friday.
"This happened in 1984 as a Category 1 Hurricane Marie well southwest of San Diego County forced temperatures to reach 100 in San Diego," Maxwell said.
Overnight lows could remain in the 80s overnight Thursday and into Friday morning, making sleeping uncomfortable, especially for those without air conditioning.
Then, the relentless heat will "end abruptly and unusually" late Friday, the Los Angeles NWS said, as the tropical system's cloud cover and rainfall move into the region, drastically reducing temperatures but creating new hazards.
Even as the Southwest has been mired in a multi-year megadrought, Kay's rainfall could pose a significant flood threat.
"Confidence is rapidly increasing for a significant rainfall event across Southern California, Arizona, and eventually central California and Nevada into Saturday," forecasters at the Weather Prediction Center wrote Wednesday.
East-facing slopes near the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountain ranges could see the heaviest rainfall, with as much as 4 inches possible through Friday. The WPC has issued a rare level 3 out of 4 outlook for excessive rainfall across this region for Friday.
Even though rainfall is desperately needed across parched Southern California, this much rain over a short period of time can cause creeks and rivers to rise rapidly.
"It's never a good thing to get too much rain all at once, a trait all too common among slow-moving tropical storms," the WPC said. "Thus, the flash flood potential is summarily also rapidly increasing."
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CARMEL — The show is now in its fifth decade of having the habit of entertaining the masses. With the original production and numerous sequels still circulating, Dan Goggins' masterpiece "Nunsense" shows no signs of crossing over into the musical afterlife.
"It is a blast," exclaimed Karen Sheridan, who is serving as guest director for the production of "Nunsense" that opens the 2022-23 season for the Actors Theatre of Indiana this week. "It brings together comedy and Vaudeville timing, and it's all around a community of nuns. It's funny, but it's respectful and it's really heartwarming."
"Nunsense" premiered off-Broadway in 1985, and it is now the second-longest running off-Broadway show of all time. Some of the biggest stars in entertainment have appeared in Nunsense over the years... Rue McClanahan, Cindy Williams, Dody Goodman, Phyllis Diller and Greg Louganis (yes, the greatest diver of all time) to name a few. The Actors Theatre cast comes from around the country, with a Hoosier — Suzanne Stark — leading the stage convent as Reverend Mother.
The story centers around the Little Sisters of Hoboken, the ridiculous reason they need to hold an emergency fundraiser and the travails of a nun who lost her memory — Sister Mary Amnesia — after she was hit in the head with a crucifix. "It is very touching about how callings of any kind can take you in the most unexpected ways," Sheridan says. "I sit in the rehearsal hall every day and I'm laughing out loud, but at the same time, I'm wiping tears away a couple of times during the show."
"Nunsense" runs on select dates Sept. 9-25 at the Studio Theater, located at the Center For The Performing Arts in Carmel. Click here to reserve your seats, and watch our full conversation with director Karen Sheridan in the link above.
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From heliocentrism to germ theory to cars to air travel, conventional wisdom has fought against countless great ideas. If conventional wisdom had been victorious, we wouldn't have light bulbs, televisions, personal computers, or even coffee.
A recurrent theme when you analyze great discoveries and inventions is that they challenged conventional wisdom. This article shares an example of a discovery you use every day and yet almost didn't exist thanks to conventional wisdom; white LED light.
Dr. Shuji Nakamura won the Nobel Prize "for the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources."
Why does a blue LED matter? Compared to making red and green light-emitting diodes—which you see at traffic lights, on bicycles, etc.—blue LEDs befuddled scientists for years. And with blue LEDs, we can make white LED light. Shockingly, white LEDs have only been available since 2006, even though other LEDs have been available since the early 1960s. As Popular Science notes, "LEDs last up to 100,000 hours, compared to 10,000 hours for fluorescent lights and 1,000 hours for incandescent bulbs. Switching more houses and buildings over to LEDs could significantly reduce the world's electricity and materials consumption for lighting." And if you're concerned with sustainability, a 2015 US Department of Energy Report showed that "about 18% of U.S. electricity consumption and 6% of all U.S. energy consumption is used to provide indoor and outdoor lighting." So yes, this is a very big deal.
Dr. Nakamura is currently Professor of Materials and Electrical & Computer Engineering Departments, Research Director for the Solid State Lighting & Energy Electronics Center, and the Cree Professor in Solid State Lighting & Displays at the University of California, Santa Barbara. But as he shared with me in a recent conversation, his journey to the Nobel Prize required fighting conventional wisdom at nearly every turn.
Conventional wisdom would suggest that Nobel-level scientists go to renowned schools and work at preeminent companies or universities. But Dr. Nakamura went to college at local state school, Tokushima University, where the lab he worked in was, to put it generously, not state-of-the-art. It's been described as crammed with broken televisions and old radios, which could be cannibalized for spare parts, meaning students would have to learn soldering, cutting and joining glass, beating and welding sheet metal, and fashioning their own parts. After graduation, he was hired at Nichia, a small 200-person chemical company that made phosphors for color televisions and fluorescent lamps. Like his university, there was no fancy equipment. He scavenged parts, learned how to weld quartz, and at least a few times a month caused an explosion.
When he eventually turned his focus to creating blue LEDs, it wasn't out of a desire for scientific glory; he wanted to give his employer a commercial product that would drastically transform the company's future.
In the 1980s, there were two materials considered as possible candidates for creating blue LEDs; zinc selenide and gallium nitride. As Dr. Nakamura told me, "Basically, all scientists worked with zinc selenide. With zinc selenide, the dislocation density (the measure of defects in the crystalline solids) is less than ten to the third. But with gallium nitride, the dislocation density is over 10 to the ninth, so it's six orders higher. At the time, conventional wisdom said that in order to make a good LED, dislocation density should be less than 10 to the third. When people learned I worked with gallium nitride, they told me I was crazy and a foolish scientist."
A striking example of the popularity of zinc selenide compared to gallium nitride is the attendance of researchers at the most popular conference for applied physics in Japan. At the Japan Society of Applied Physics conference in 1992, there were approximately 500 individuals attending the zinc selenide sessions, but only about five people attended the gallium nitride sessions. "Not only was zinc selenide more popular at the time," Dr. Nakamura told me, "but gallium nitride was actively discouraged with researchers stating 'gallium nitride has no future' and 'gallium nitride people have to move to zinc selenide.'"
Why didn't Dr. Nakamura accept the conventional wisdom that zinc selenide was the only way to create blue LEDs? First, he saw an opportunity in gallium nitride. "I saw that the zinc selenide field was publishing lots of papers," he told me. "But in the gallium nitride field, only very few papers had been published, so I was confident that I could publish lots of papers."
Taking the road less traveled is, of course, a recurrent theme when talking to Nobel Prize winners and other great innovators. Second, Dr. Nakamura believed that he could solve the defect issues with gallium nitride.
With his scrappy educational and professional experience—soldering, cutting, scavenging parts, welding quartz—Dr. Nakamura took an existing method for growing gallium nitride and literally invented a novel reactor design for growing high-quality and uniform gallium nitride. This was roll-up-the-sleeves work that many of his contemporaries were less equipped to perform. As he shared with me, "In the morning, I would go to work and modify the reactor. In the afternoon, I would perform a couple of growths and analyze the results."
Part of what enabled Dr. Nakamura to challenge conventional wisdom was structural. He explained to me, "When I developed the blue LEDs, I talked with big semiconductor companies' people, and they told me that 'You are lucky because you worked to develop blue LEDs alone, but in our case, we worked for a big company, and we have meetings where we talk about which material to use, and out of ten scientists, nine scientists say we have to use zinc selenide, while only the one foolish guy says we should try gallium nitride.'"
But part of Dr. Nakamura's opposition to conventional wisdom was his temperament. The upper managers of Dr. Nakamura's firm heard a lecture advocating strongly for zinc selenide. When they got back to the office, they told Dr. Nakamura explicitly, "You have to stop the gallium nitride research immediately." But as Dr. Nakamura explained to me, "I was desperate to try the blue LED research, so I ignored their directives because I got permission from the chairman and the founder of the company to do blue LED research. Although the managers said I should ignore gallium nitride, I ignored the order. If this is a big company, I would certainly be fired. But we were a small company, and I had approval from the founder and chairman. It was a risk, but I trusted that I would develop a blue LED, and one year later, I was proven right."
Shortly thereafter, at a prominent gallium nitride conference in Saint Louis, Dr. Nakamura presented his blue LED. It was much dimmer than those presented by the zinc selenide researchers, but at the end of his talk, the audience gave Dr. Nakamura a standing ovation. Why? Even though the zinc selenide LEDs were brighter, their lifetime was about ten seconds. Dr. Nakamura's gallium nitride LED, by contrast, had a lifetime of 1,000 hours.
Eventually, Dr. Nakamura's LEDs became brighter, his legend grew, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize. But the journey wasn't easy, conventional wisdom challenged him at every turn, and it took an extra dose of resilience to prevail. For current or future innovators, here's something to remember: A recent Leadership IQ study asked managers to describe the characteristics of the most innovative employees. At the top of the list were characteristics like taking risks, challenging conventions, and being stubborn. And yet, when the managers were asked to describe their favorite employees, they selected the qualities of the least innovative employees, like dependable, team players and easy to get along with.
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Study Designed to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy with PL8177 Oral Colon Delivery in Adult Subjects with Active Ulcerative Colitis
Oral PL8177 May Provide a Safe and Tolerable Treatment Option for Ulcerative Colitis Patients
CRANBURY, N.J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor system, today announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical study of PL8177, a potent melanocortin-1 receptor agonist, in ulcerative colitis (UC). The study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and biomarkers of orally administered PL8177 in adult patients with active UC. Clinical sites participating in the study have been activated, with screening and recruitment of potential patients underway.
"We are excited to advance oral PL8177, a potent, selective melanocortin-1 receptor agonist, into a Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with UC, an inflammatory bowel disease that affects an estimated one million people in the United States," stated Carl Spana, Ph.D., President and CEO of Palatin. "The melanocortin system plays an important role in the resolution of inflammation. The oral formulation of PL8177 is targeting melanocortin-1 receptors on the luminal surface of colon epithelial cells. In a prior phase 1 clinical study, the oral formulation successfully demonstrated sustained delivery of PL8177 to the lumen of the colon with no systemic exposure. Our goal is to establish PL8177 as a safe and tolerable treatment for patients eliminating or delaying immunosuppressive treatments that have safety and tolerability concerns."
The Phase 2 study is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, adaptive design, parallel group of PL8177, with once daily (QD) oral dosing in adult UC subjects. The study is designed to enroll up to 28 adult subjects with active UC from approximately 22 sites. All subjects who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomized to receive either placebo or oral PL8177.
"The initiation of Palatin's second clinical program evaluating a melanocortin based therapeutic in an inflammatory indication is an exciting milestone. We continue to compile compelling data that strengthens our belief in the potential for melanocortin therapeutics as safe and effective treatments for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases," concluded Spana.
The study uses an adaptive design with an interim assessment by an independent data monitoring committee after the initial 16 subjects have completed the 8-week evaluation visit. The efficacy evaluations and endpoints are in line with the latest FDA Draft Guidance for Industry: Ulcerative Colitis: Developing Drugs for Treatment (April 2022), including the primary efficacy endpoint the Mayo Endoscopic Subscore, which evaluates the level of disease in the colon mucosa.
The PL8177-205 interim assessment is expected to occur in the first quarter of calendar year 2023, with final topline data anticipated in the second quarter of calendar year 2023. Additional trial information, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, can be found at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ via the identifier NCT05466890.
PL8177 is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide with demonstrated efficacy in multiple animal inflammatory bowel disease models. PL8177 is a potent, selective agonist at the human melanocortin receptor-1 (MC1r), with sub-nanomolar affinity binding and EC50 functional values. Palatin data demonstrates that the oral formulation of PL8177 was protected from degradation in the stomach and small intestine and delivered to the large intestine and colon over an extended period. In addition, orally administered PL8177 had a significant effect on resolving inflammation in a rat bowel inflammation model.
PL8177 in oral formulations has demonstrated repeated, robust efficacy in ulcerative colitis disease models. MC1r is found on epithelial cells and resident macrophages of the colon which are accessible from the lumen of the colon. Orally administered PL8177 is not systemically absorbed. PL8177 has the potential for excellent efficacy without safety concerns.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine (colon), with inflammation and ulcerations that can cause significant abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, loss of appetite and other symptoms. An estimated 1 million individuals in the United States are affected by ulcerative colitis, with over 350,000 diagnosed with moderate-to-severe disease. Existing treatments are not effective in a substantial portion of patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, with certain severe cases resulting in surgical removal of the colon.
The melanocortin receptor ("MCr") system has effects on inflammation, immune system responses, metabolism, food intake, and sexual function. There are five melanocortin receptors, MC1r through MC5r. Modulation of these receptors, through use of receptor-specific agonists, which activate receptor function, or receptor-specific antagonists, which block receptor function, can have medically significant pharmacological effects.
Many tissues and immune cells located in the eye (and other places, for example the gut and kidney) express melanocortin receptors, empowering our opportunity to directly activate natural pathways to resolve disease inflammation.
Palatin is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor systems, with targeted, receptor-specific product candidates for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin's strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders to maximize their commercial potential. For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin's website at www.Palatin.com and follow Palatin on Twitter at @PalatinTech.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about future expectations of Palatin, such as statements about clinical trial plans and potential results for PL8177, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Palatin intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Palatin's actual results to be materially different from its historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Palatin's actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for reasons including, but not limited to, results of clinical trials, regulatory actions by the FDA and other regulatory and the need for regulatory approvals, Palatin's ability to fund development of its technology and establish and successfully complete clinical trials, the length of time and cost required to complete clinical trials and submit applications for regulatory approvals, products developed by competing pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, commercial acceptance of Palatin's products, and other factors discussed in Palatin's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Palatin is not responsible for updating for events that occur after the date of this press release.
Palatin Technologies® and Vyleesi® are registered trademarks of Palatin Technologies, Inc.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority of U.S. adults are ready to move beyond gaming experiences in the metaverse and see value in immersive interactions, such as socializing with friends and family (78%), and on-the-job training (76%), according to a new survey from KPMG LLP1. Further, 59% of U.S. adults report they expect the metaverse to have a significant impact on their lives in the next 12 months with an additional 48% reporting a significant impact in next 5 years.2
"While it may still be early days, U.S. adults are increasingly adapting to creating real life experiences across the 'phygital' world," said Cliff Justice, U.S. leader of Enterprise Innovation, KPMG. "With each interaction, people are becoming more accustomed to engaging in everyday activities in the metaverse. From banking and telemedicine to learning and working, the medium we use to communicate and interact is perpetually shifting towards virtual."
The metaverse has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses and consumers engage, transact, socialize and work. Of those participating in the metaverse, 92% of respondents say it enhances learning opportunities, including job training, school, and higher education while 86% report the metaverse provides opportunities for entrepreneurship, including marketing and selling.
Regardless of whether consumers are engaging in the metaverse, a majority of U.S. adults are interested in virtual experiences. Beyond socialization, telemedicine (72%), virtual shopping apps (67%), virtual work (65%) and starting a business (51%) rank the highest.
The path to broad adoption is growing at a steady clip, but existing skepticism may create hurdles along the way. Privacy (80%) and protecting personal information (79%) were the most significant concerns, according to the survey. In the same vein, feeling secure about privacy and security of personal information were the most important factors to encourage participation.
Increasing access affordable technology and customizable avatars are also the most cited ways to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the metaverse, 38% and 36% respectively. Nearly a third (30%) of respondents say ensuring that metaverse environments are accessible to those with disabilities should be the priority across this category.
"With the companies and people still understanding the potential scope and scale of the metaverse's impact, we must prioritize inclusive, safe and secure practices to protect users and ensure experiences are adaptable," continued Justice. "The recalcitrance to innovation is low and this is time to embed these priorities across technologies as they continue to evolve."
As part of its strategic innovation roadmap, KPMG in the U.S. recently partnered with KPMG in Canada to launch its metaverse collaboration hub where employees, clients and communities can connect, engage and explore opportunities for growth across industries and sectors. The firm has formed a dedicated team to help clients develop and execute their own metaverse strategies. Read more of our findings below and visit kpmg.com to learn about the firm's metaverse consulting capabilities.
Forging metaverse connections:
- 78% of all respondents say the metaverse allows or could allow them to have personal connections with friends and family.
- 76% of all respondents say the metaverse enhances or could enhance learning opportunities such as job training and higher ed.
- 66% of all respondents say it provides the same benefits as social media, but in a more immersive way.
- Millennials (69%) and Gen Z (61%) lead when it comes to being excited about the metaverse, followed by Gen X (44%).
Current use and expected impact:
- 59% of U.S. adults expect a significant impact from the metaverse in the next five years, with 48% anticipating a significant impact in the next 12 months.3
- Current metaverse users are the most satisfied with their virtual experiences. Among those who have participated in the metaverse, the top experiences include starting a business (91%), collaborative online games and simulations (91%), and immersive, virtual experiences created by brands (87%).
- Current metaverse users also report virtual participation in trainings for work or school (96%), work meetings (82%), virtual classrooms (72%) and government meetings (71%) as top experiences.
- A majority of U.S. adults, regardless of their current participation in the metaverse, are interested in virtual experiences. Top interests include virtual meetings with family and friends (73%), telemedicine (72%), virtual shopping apps (67%), virtual work (65%) and starting a business (51%).
- 32% of respondents are open to but undecided about metaverse participation. Of this group, 31% have a lower familiarity with the metaverse.
Paths to greater engagement:
- Respondents say privacy is the top concern 79% when using the metaverse followed by personal information (79).
- Gen Z respondents care more about avatar customization (42%) with 36% of total respondents reporting this is the top DEI concern. Nearly a third (30%) of respondents say ensuring that metaverse environments are accessible to those with disabilities should be the priority across this category.
- Providing access to more affordable metaverse technologies is the top concern among Millennials (39%) and GenX/Boomers (40%) respondents.
KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 144 countries and territories and has more than 236,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity, and eradicating childhood illiteracy. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.
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England wins toss in deciding 3rd test; rains delays start
LONDON (AP) - The start of the deciding cricket test between England and South Africa at the Oval was delayed because of rain in south London on Thursday.
The toss was made in between showers and England won it, choosing to bowl first.
England's only change has Harry Brook in for Jonny Bairstow, who injured his leg last week in what he described as a "freak accident" while playing golf.
South Africa made four changes, with the injured Rassie van der Dussen and Lungi Ngidi replaced by Ryan Rickelton and Khaya Zonzo. Marco Jansen returned in place of Simon Harmer and Wiann Mulder came in after Aiden Markram dropped out.
The series is tied at 1-1 after England won the second test in Manchester two weeks ago.
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Lineups:
England: Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.
South Africa: Dean Elgar (captain), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Ryan Rickelton, Khaya Zondo, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje.
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Doctors 'concerned' about Queen Elizabeth II's health
LONDON (AP) - Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty´s health."
The announcement on Thursday comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest.
The palace says the queen is "comfortable" and remains at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where she has spent the summer.
Prime Minister Liz Truss said "the whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime."
"My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time," she said on Twitter.
FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waits in the Drawing Room before receiving Liz Truss for an audience at Balmoral, in Scotland, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, where Truss was invited to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty's health." The announcement comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest.(Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP, File)
FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks on during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice, Maidenhead, England July 15, 2022. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty's health." The announcement comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest. (Kirsty O'Connor/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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Shares of Copart Inc.
CPRT,
+2.04%
rallied 2.04% to $118.83 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+1.83%
rising 1.83% to 3,979.87 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+1.40%
rising 1.40% to 31,581.28. This was the stock's second consecutive day of gains. Copart Inc. closed $42.29 short of its 52-week high ($161.12), which the company achieved on November 16th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as CarMax Inc.
KMX,
+3.98%
rose 3.98% to $88.52, Lithia Motors Inc.
LAD,
+0.97%
rose 0.97% to $249.60, and AutoNation Inc.
AN,
+2.76%
rose 2.76% to $119.45. Trading volume (1.0 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 932,861.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use.
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Doctors ‘concerned’ about Queen Elizabeth II’s health
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision because doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health,” as members of her family traveled to be with the 96-year-old monarch in Scotland.
“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the palace said in a statement that sparked deep concern.
The announcement comes a day after the queen canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest. On Tuesday, she presided over the ceremonial handover power to new Prime Minister Liz Truss at her summer residence in Scotland at Balmoral Castle.
The palace says the queen is “comfortable” and remains at Balmoral. Her son, Prince Charles, and grandson Prince William were traveling to be with her, officials said.
Truss — who was briefed on the news as she delivered a statement in the House of Commons — said “the whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.”
“My thoughts — and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom — are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time,” she said on Twitter.
Elizabeth marked seven decades on the throne this year. She has increasingly handed over duties to her heir, Prince Charles, and other members of the royal family in recent months as she has struggled to get around.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s prosecutors have charged four journalists from one of the country’s few remaining independent news outlets of spreading false news and disturbing public peace, the news website said in a statement.
Mada Masr said late Wednesday that the journalists were released on bail following their interrogation. At issue is an article saying that senior members of a pro-government political party were implicated in a corruption case.
Mada Masr Editor-in-Chief Lina Attalah and the three female authors of the article — Rana Mamdouh, Sara Seif Eddin and Beesan Kassab — also were charged with slander and defamation of Nation’s Future Party members, according to the outlet’s statement.
After Wednesday’s interrogation, Attalah was charged with running an unlicensed news website. The outlet has said in previous statements that it has applied for a license but did not receive a response.
Bail for Atallah was set at LE20,000 ($1,052) and at LE5,000 ($263) for the three other journalists, according to Mada Masr statement.
An Egyptian government media officer did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the new charges filed against the journalists.
Media are required to have permission to work in Egypt, but that requirement is often used as a pretext to silence reporting the state sees as critical.
Mada Masr is one of hundreds of websites blocked by the Egyptian government in recent years, but it has continued to publish independent investigative pieces through other sites. Such stories are not produced by other Egyptian media. Nearly all newspapers and television channels are closely aligned with the government or the military.
Egyptian authorities have previously targeted Mada Masr journalists. In 2020, Attalah was arrested outside Cairo’s Tora prison complex while interviewing the mother of prominent jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. She was released later.
In 2019, security forces raided the news site’s office, seized laptops and phones and detained three staff members, including the editor. All three were later released.
In recent years, Egypt has imprisoned dozens of reporters and occasionally expelled some foreign journalists.
It remains among the world’s worst jailers of journalists, along with Turkey and China, according to 2021 data gathered by the U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists.
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Ukrainian forces retake Russian-held territory near Kharkiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces in the northeastern Kharkiv region have retaken portions of Russian-held territory there as a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south has drained some of Moscow’s resources in the area, according to a report released Wednesday.
Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region are “likely exploiting Russian force reallocation” to areas near the occupied city of Kherson in the south “to conduct an opportunistic yet highly effective counteroffensive” in the province, Washington-based think tank Institute for the Study of War said.
Ukrainian forces likely used “tactical surprise” to advance at least 12 miles (20 kilometers) into Russian-held territory in the Kharkiv region on Wednesday, recapturing approximately 155 square miles (400 square kilometers) of ground, the report said.
Vitaly Ganchev, the Moscow-backed mayor of the town of Kupiansk in a Russian-occupied area of the Kharkiv region, said Thursday that authorities had begun evacuating women and children from the town and nearby areas because of relentless Ukrainian shelling.
In his nightly video address on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also reported success in the Kharkiv region but didn’t provide details on its scope.
“This week we have good news from the Kharkiv region. You have probably already seen reports about the activity of Ukrainian defenders, and I think every citizen feels proud of our warriors,” Zelenskyy said.
The gains came as Ukraine continued to mount a counteroffensive in the southern Kherson region, where the Ukrainian military is trying to retake territory from the Russians and has claimed the recapture of an unspecified number of towns.
Ukraine’s ongoing operations near Kherson have forced Russian forces to shift their focus to the south, the Institute for the Study of War report said, enabling Ukrainian forces to launch localized but highly effective counterattacks near Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Zelenskyy’s presidential adviser, Oleksiy Arestovych, also spoke of Ukrainian gains near Kharkiv late Wednesday, saying they would help disrupt supplies to Russian forces in the area and potentially lead to their encirclement.
Meanwhile, tensions continued to simmer around Europe’s largest nuclear power plant where Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of threatening a nuclear disaster by shelling near the facility.
The towns of Nikopol and Marhanets, which face the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant across the Dnieper river, had come under Russian shelling overnight that left apartment buildings, a school, some industrial facilities and power lines damaged, said Valentyn Reznichenko, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk province.
“The nuclear threat isn’t abating because of Russia’s mad actions and we need to consider all possible scenarios, including the worst one,” Reznichenko said in televised remarks.
The head of the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that “something very, very catastrophic could take place” at the Zaporizhzhia plant and urged Russia and Ukraine to establish a “nuclear safety and security protection zone” around it.
The fear is that the fighting could trigger a disaster on the scale of the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine in 1986.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk urged residents of Russian-occupied areas near the power plant to evacuate, adding that Ukrainian authorities have urged the Russians to set up humanitarian corridors to evacuate local residents but received no response.
“The Russians are continuing to blackmail the Ukrainians and the entire world,” Vereshchuk said. “The Russian state engages in nuclear terrorism, setting the first such precedent in the history of mankind.”
Ukraine’s Enerhoatom company that oversees the country’s nuclear plants said that the Zaporizhzhia plant’s workers were continuing repair works on Thursday to restore at least one of seven power lines to the plant, which has continued to operate with only one of six reactors operating to power the cooling system’s pumps.
Enerhoatom’s chief Petro Kotin said that the IAEA’s proposals to improve safety at the plant can only be implemented if Russian troops leave and are replaced by a peacekeeping contingent.
IN OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
— Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed agreement on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s complaint that most of the grain from Ukraine’s reopened ports have gone to richer parts of the world. Putin said this week that practically all of the grain exported from Ukraine under a deal brokered by Ankara and the United Nations that lifted Russia’s blockade on Ukrainian ports had gone to European Union nations instead of poorer countries. Speaking in Zagreb, Croatia, on the last day of his three-day Balkan tour, Erdogan said that Turkey wished for the grain “to be delivered to really poor countries,” and urged the shipment of food and fertilizers from Russia to begin soon.
— Norway said Thursday it will donate approximately 160 Hellfire missiles to Ukraine as well as launching pads and guidance units. During a meeting in Germany, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said his country would also supply Ukraine with night vision equipment, adding that Kyiv had requested the weapons.
— The chief of the Ukrainian military, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyy, acknowledged in an article published Wednesday that explosions and fires at air bases in the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula last month were caused by a “successful series of rocket strikes on Crimean air bases.” It marked the first official acknowledgement of responsibility for the attacks by Ukrainian authorities. Zaluzhnyy gave no details of the attacks.
— Ukraine’s presidential office said that at least 10 people were killed and another 15 were wounded by Russian shelling over the last 24 hours.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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