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Synack has integrated with Microsoft Sentinel to speed up vulnerability remediation in one scalable, cloud-native solution.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synack, a premier platform for on-demand security expertise, announced that it has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and is available through integration with Microsoft Sentinel, giving enterprises globally seamless access to a worldwide network of top security researchers working around the clock to protect their cloud assets.
Becoming part of MISA, an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers, builds on a growing collaboration between Synack and Microsoft and is a testament to both organizations' commitment to providing easier, more flexible and scalable cybersecurity solutions.
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native, security information event management (SIEM) and security orchestration automated response (SOAR) solution designed to reduce unnecessary friction in the vulnerability remediation process. It also provides early threat detection and rapid response to sophisticated attacks to facilitate shorter resolution times and lower the number of security incidents.
"Our integration with Microsoft Sentinel couldn't be more timely and important today as organizations everywhere are scrambling to find enough skilled practitioners to protect them against punishing cyberattacks. We help solve that talent gap with our platform that combines a powerful network of ethical hackers with the most advanced technology," said Jay Kaplan, Synack's CEO. "We look forward to building on this important relationship with Microsoft."
Cyberattacks on cloud environments are expected to increase, putting enterprises and critical infrastructure providers at greater risk of supply chain, ransomware and nation-state attacks. As a result of these threats, the Biden administration has called on organizations to deploy third-party testing "to test the security of your systems and your ability to defend against a sophisticated attack. Many ransomware criminals are aggressive and sophisticated and will find the equivalent of unlocked doors." The Synack integration with Microsoft Sentinel enables customers to respond to this challenge.
"Members of MISA integrate their security solutions with Microsoft's security technology to gain more signal, increase visibility and better protect against threats. By extending Microsoft's security capabilities across the ecosystem, we help our shared customers to succeed," said Maria Thomson, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association Lead. "This vibrant security ecosystem is valuable to our shared customer base because it reduces the cost and complexity of integrating disparate security tools."
Synack will deliver insights through its Microsoft Sentinel integration, enabling security teams to correlate these findings with Microsoft Sentinel data to gain end-to-end visibility, comprehensively investigate and take action on threats.
In addition to the Microsoft Sentinel integration and MISA membership, Synack also recently announced another integration with Microsoft's Security and Compliance for Cloud Infrastructure solution that will further enhance Microsoft Azure protections.
For more information about these new products and services, please visit www.synack.com.
Synack's premier on-demand security testing platform harnesses a talented, vetted community of security researchers and smart technology to deliver continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management, with actionable results. We are committed to making the world more secure by closing the cybersecurity skills gap, giving organizations on-demand access to the most-trusted security researchers in the world. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with regional teams around the world, Synack protects global banks, federal agencies, DoD classified assets and more than $6 trillion in Fortune 500 and Global 2000 revenue. For more information, please visit www.synack.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 17, 2018 to June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in ENOB:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/enochian-biosciences-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31566&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Enochian BioSciences, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) 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 THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Enochian you have until September 26, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Enochian securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the ENOB lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/enochian-biosciences-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31566&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
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4th Floor
New York City, NY 10017
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
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Tampa Bay company uses app to fill nurse staffing gaps at Florida hospitals
TAMPA, Fla. - There is a critical need for nurses in the Sunshine State. Projections show Florida will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035, but a Tampa Bay area company is using technology to help fill those staffing gaps.
Gale Healthcare Solutions is putting work in the palm of your hand. The smartphone app connects nurses with open shifts at local healthcare facilities in seconds.
"And we've got almost 53,000 nurses using our technology in 38 states every day," said Gale Healthcare Founder and President Tony Braswell.
He said the Gale platform better utilizes qualified nursing professionals and is helping to mitigate the national nursing shortage by filling the openings at facilities.
"We've seen a problem now in the health care, in the staffing of nurses, in facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and we're trying to solve that one nurse at a time," Braswell said.
Everything is done through the app, finding open shifts, accepting the work, even being paid that same day. The on-demand model gives healthcare workers autonomy.
READ: 'It's well worth it': Longtime nurses work to inspire next generation
"It gives me the opportunity to have flexibility, to choose the facilities that I want to work in, and to work around my schedule," explained St. Petersburg nurse Brenda Handy. "And allow me the ability to, one, be with my family, two, go back to school. And it's my choice."
Braswell said many of the healthcare workers using the technology have full-time jobs or are going to school. They use the app to pick up shifts on their terms.
"It's a game changer for the nurse," Braswell said. "It gives the nurse control."
The agency was recently named one of the fastest growing companies in the Tampa Bay area, and also made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies.
"We're always adding more nurses every day. Our goal is to add 200,000 more nurses next 24 months. Which we can do through technology," said Braswell.
The company empowers nurses with control of their schedules, same-day pay, and direct access to open shifts at facilities they are cleared to work at.
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The war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on NATO. For alliance members, an attack on one is considered an attack on all. But those obligations are less clear in the cyber sphere.
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The war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on NATO. For alliance members, an attack on one is considered an attack on all. But those obligations are less clear in the cyber sphere.
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Will ex-Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth man make Hartlepool United debut against Crewe Alexandra
Hartlepool United return to action against Crewe Alexandra tonight.
Pools welcome the Railwaymen to the Suit Direct Stadium for their first game in 10 days following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Paul Hartley’s side were set to face Doncaster Rovers at the weekend before the fixture was postponed but now face another side relegated from League One last season in Crewe.
Alex Morris’ side have won three of their opening seven games of the season and sit in 10th place ahead of their visit to the North East tonight.
But Pools, despite being without a league win so far this campaign, will be buoyed by the arrival of new signing Chris Maguire.
Maguire joined after leaving Lincoln City earlier this month and could be in line for his debut against Crewe.
And here, at The Mail, we predict our starting XI for Pools, including whether Hartley will hand Maguire a first start.
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Monkeypox death confirmed by LA County health officials
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It’s believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the cause of death, and a spokesperson said it was confirmed by an autopsy. The patient was severely immunocompromised and had been hospitalized. No other information on the person was released.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks cases and has not confirmed any U.S. deaths from the disease. LA County officials say they worked with the CDC on their case.
A CDC spokesperson confirmed the cooperation but did not immediately respond when asked if this was the first U.S. death.
Texas public health officials on Aug. 30 reported the death of a person who had been diagnosed with monkeypox. The person was severely immunocompromised and their case is under investigation to determine what role monkeypox may have played in their death.
Monkeypox is spread through close skin-to-skin contact and prolonged exposure to respiratory droplets. It can cause a rash, fever, body aches and chills. Relatively few people require hospitalizations and only a handful of deaths worldwide have been directly linked to the disease.
The CDC recommends the monkeypox vaccine for people who are a close contact of someone who has disease; people who know a sexual partner was diagnosed in the past two weeks; and gay or bisexual men who had multiple sexual partners in the last two weeks in an area with known virus spread. Shots are also recommended for health care workers at high risk of exposure.
The United States has the most cases globally, with 21,985 confirmed, according to the CDC. California has recorded the most cases nationally, with more than 4,300. Black people and Latinos have been disproportionately infected.
A recent decline in cases, combined with an uptick in vaccinations, has encouraged the White House as officials promise to ramp up vaccination offerings at LGBTQ Pride festivals around the country in the coming weeks.
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LOS ANGELES — Heavy rains Monday unleashed mudslides in a mountain area east of Los Angeles that burned two years ago, sending boulders and other debris across roads and prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for thousands of residents.
Firefighters went street by street in the community of Forest Falls to make sure no residents were trapped. Eric Sherwin, spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Fire Department, said crews hadn’t found anyone who needed to be rescued and no one was reported missing.
Many structures in the area had varying levels of damage, Sherwin said, including a commercial building where the mud was so high it collapsed the roof.
The rains were the remnants of a tropical storm that brought high winds and some badly needed rainfall to drought-stricken Southern California last week, helping firefighters largely corral a wildfire that had been burning out of control about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of the mudslides.
The mud flows and flash flooding occurred in parts of the San Bernardino Mountains where there are burn scars — areas where there's little vegetation to hold the soil — from the 2020 wildfires.
“All of that dirt turns to mud and starts slipping down the mountain,” Sherwin said.
One of the wildfires, the El Dorado Fire, was sparked by a smoke device used by a couple to reveal their baby's gender. A firefighter died and the couple was criminally charged in a pending case.
Concerns about additional mud and debris flows Monday night prompted authorities to put 2,000 homes in the San Bernardino Mountain communities of Oak Glen and Forest Falls under evacuation orders after nearly 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rain fell on Yucaipa Ridge.
For some homes in Forest Falls it was too late to evacuate and residents were told to shelter in place through the night because it was safer than venturing out.
"The roads are compromised or they’re covered in debris,” Sherwin said, adding that crews planned to work all night using heavy equipment to clear routes.
The mudslides came after a week that saw California endure a record-long heatwave, where temperatures in many parts of the state rocket past 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), and pushed the state's electrical grid to the breaking point as air conditioners sucked up power. The Fairview Fire and the Mosquito Fire burning east of Sacramento broke out and raged out of control.
The tropical storm aided crews battling the Fairview Fire about 75 miles (121 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles. The 44-square-mile (114-square-kilometer) blaze was 56% contained by late Monday. Two people died fleeing the fire, which destroyed at least 30 homes and other structures in Riverside County.
The Mosquito Fire has grown to 76 square miles (197 square kilometers), with 16% containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. While crews were able to take advantage of cooler temperatures and higher humidity Monday to strengthen control lines, more than 5,800 structures in Placer and El Dorado counties remained under threat, and some 11,000 residents were under evacuation orders.
Smoky skies from wildfires in many areas of the West caused air quality to deteriorate Monday, with dangerous levels of particulate pollution detected by government and private monitors in portions of eastern Oregon and Washington, Northern California, central Idaho and western Montana. In some areas, people were told to avoid all outdoor activity until the pollution cleared.
In Washington, fire officials scrambled to secure resources for a blaze sparked Saturday in the remote Stevens Pass area that sent hikers fleeing and forced evacuations of mountain communities. As of Monday, the Bolt Creek Fire was 2% contained and had scorched nearly 12 square miles (31 square kilometers) of forestland about 65 miles (104 kilometers) northeast of Seattle. A larger incident management team and additional fire crews were slated to arrive Tuesday, officials said.
In Oregon, utility companies said Monday they restored power to tens of thousands of customers after shutting down service over the weekend to try to prevent wildfires during high winds, low humidity and hot temperatures.
Both Portland General Electric and Pacific Power enacted planned power shutoffs Friday as gusting winds and low humidity moved into Oregon, posing extreme fire danger. The utilities were concerned that the winds would cause power lines to break or sag, making sparks that could ignite tinder-dry vegetation.
South of Portland, evacuation levels were reduced near the 135-square-mile (349-square-kilometer) Cedar Creek Fire, which has burned for over a month across Lane and Deschutes counties. Firefighters were protecting remote homes in Oakridge, Westfir and surrounding mountain communities. Sheriff’s officials warned that people should remain ready to leave at a moment’s notice should conditions change.
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 its history.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Tuya American Depositary Shares in or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in TUYA:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/tuya-class-action-submission-form?id=31570&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Tuya Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (b) prior to the initial public offering, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (c) as a result of (a) and (b) above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (d) as a result of (a)-(c) above, the registration statement's representations regarding Tuya's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities and expected growth did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, financial results, and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and such statements were materially false and misleading and lacked a reasonable factual basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Tuya you have until October 11, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Tuya securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the TUYA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/tuya-class-action-submission-form?id=31570&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
535 Fifth Avenue
4th Floor
New York City, NY 10017
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Humanigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGEN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 28, 2021 to July 12, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 25, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in HGEN:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Humanigen, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Humanigen's lead product candidate, lenzilumab, was less effective in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients than defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was unlikely to approve the lenzilumab Emergency Use Authorization and the ACTIV-5/BET-B study was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint; (iii) accordingly, lenzilumab's clinical and commercial prospects were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Humanigen you have until October 25, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Humanigen securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the HGEN lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/humanigen-inc-class-action-loss-submission-form?id=31576&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
535 Fifth Avenue
4th Floor
New York City, NY 10017
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
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Chinese VP mourns passing of Queen Elizabeth II at British embassy
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan visits the British embassy in Beijing to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Sept. 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)
BEIJING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan visited the British embassy in Beijing on Monday to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Wang stood in silent tribute in front of a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and signed the condolence book. On behalf of President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government and people, Wang expressed deep condolences over the Queen's passing and extended sincere sympathy to the British royal family, government and people.
Wang said Queen Elizabeth II was a promoter of and a contributor to the development of China-UK relations. She was the first British monarch to visit China, and received multiple Chinese leaders during their visits to Britain.
The Queen had made positive contributions to the development of China-UK relations, he said.
Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-UK ambassadorial diplomatic relations, Wang said the development of the ties fully shows that as long as the two countries adhere to principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit, the relations can remain stable and smooth.
It is hoped that the British side can take a strategic and long-term perspective and work with China to strengthen dialogue and exchanges, promote mutually beneficial cooperation, and work together to meet challenges, so that the bilateral relations will move forward on a track of sound and stable development, Wang said.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Pro-Kremlin candidates won all of the 14 regional governorships that were chosen in the first elections in Russia since it sent troops into Ukraine, according to preliminary results Monday.
Most of the winners ran as members of United Russia, the country’s dominant political party that is closely tied to President Vladimir Putin. Two ran as self-nominated but support United Russia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, asked by reporters Monday, if the results constitute a show of support for Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, said “Absolutely.”
“This shows a high level of support for both the current head and the decisions he makes,” Peskov said.
United Russia candidates also dominated the elections for six regional parliaments in the voting that was held Friday through Sunday. However, in the Sakhalin region, United Russia totaled only 47% of the vote.
Many opposition politicians were barred from running in the three-day vote.
United Russia’s candidates won about 75% of the municipal council seats in Moscow, according to state news agency Tass. Municipal councils, the lowest level of local governance with little real power, have become battlegrounds for opposition politicians cut off from competing in national races.
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LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has been likened to the invisible glue holding the United Kingdom together. Some think the reign of King Charles III will see those bonds come unstuck, giving new momentum to Scotland’s push for independence.
But the fact the queen died last week at her beloved Highland retreat, Balmoral Castle, has made Scotland the focus of commemorations watched around the globe in the first days after her death. That has served as a reminder of the monarchy’s deep ties to Scotland — and could provide a boost for the union.
Scottish historian Tom Devine said because by “extraordinary serendipity” the queen died in Scotland, “it was possible for the world to see the relationship between the queen and this country.”
“It was a fitting end to a life of service and a life of concern for the four nations — not simply one nation — of the U.K.,” he said.
In a touching display of respect, thousands of people on Sunday lined the 175-mile (280 kilometer) route from Balmoral to Edinburgh as the queen’s coffin was driven in a slow procession to the Scottish capital. On Monday, the coffin was carried along Edinburgh’s medieval Royal Mile to St. Giles’ Cathedral, where thousands more are expected to pay their respects over the next day.
The queen had deep ties to Scotland. Besides spending her summer months at Balmoral, her mother, the late Queen Mother, was Scottish and as a child the queen grew up playing on her grandparents’ estate of Glamis Castle in central Scotland.
So far there have been only tiny protests by anti-monarchist demonstrators. One woman was arrested in Edinburgh on Sunday for breaching the peace after brandishing a profane sign calling for the abolition of the monarchy.
King Charles III has moved quickly to stress that he will be a monarch for the whole of the U.K., undertaking a national tour during his first days on the throne. He was in Scotland on Monday accompanying his mother’s coffin, and he plans to visit Northern Ireland and Wales later in the week, attending memorial services in Belfast and Cardiff.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all part of the U.K. but have distinct histories — and complex ties with England, which dominates the U.K. in both population and politics.
Some Welsh nationalists have objected to Prince William being recently given the title of Prince of Wales — a title first given to the heir to the throne after the English conquest of Wales in the 14th century.
The status of the monarchy has always been fraught in Northern Ireland, where there are two main communities: unionists who consider themselves British and nationalists who see themselves as Irish. That split fueled decades of violence known as “The Troubles,” and remains a deep divide. But in a sign of how far Northern Ireland has come on the road to peace, representatives of the Irish Republican Army-linked party Sinn Fein are attending commemorative events for the queen in Belfast.
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill praised “the significant contribution Queen Elizabeth made to the advancement of peace and reconciliation between the different traditions on our island, and between Ireland and Britain during the years of the peace process.”
Scotland and England have been governed under the same monarch since 1603, and formally unified in 1707. But Scotland has distinct educational and legal systems and, since 1999, its own parliament.
Relations now between the Conservative U.K. government in London and the pro-independence Scottish administration in Edinburgh are tense.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who left office last week, was unpopular in Scotland, where a majority opposed his pet project: Brexit. Johnson led the U.K. out of the European Union after a 2016 referendum in which the country as a whole backed leaving — but Scotland voted to stay in the bloc.
Devine said Johnson’s government had displayed “a reduction in respect for Scotland as an historic nation.”
“That attitude of disrespect considerably annoyed the Scottish electorate over the last few years,” he said. “But there is a still a very strong sense here that the monarchy — especially in the person of the queen — maintains that respect.”
In 2014, Scotland held a referendum on whether to remain part of the U.K. Voters rejected independence by 55% to 45% in what was billed as a once-in-a-generation choice. But the Scottish National Party government in Edinburgh is pushing for a new independence referendum, arguing that Brexit has radically changed the political and economic landscape.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to hold such a vote in October 2023. But new Prime Minister Liz Truss, like Johnson, says her government will not agree, and without its approval a referendum would not be binding.
Amid the political deadlock, Sturgeon has appealed to the courts for the power to call a referendum on her own. The U.K. Supreme Court is to start hearing the case next month.
As monarch, Charles is required to remain politically neutral. His mother caused a stir in 2014 when she remarked that Scots should “think very carefully” before voting — a remark widely seen as opposing independence.
Even after that comment, the queen remained widely respected by people on both sides of Scotland’s independence debate. Sturgeon, the pro-independence first minister, praised Elizabeth on Monday as “the Queen of Scots” and “the great constant — the anchor of our nation.”
Pauline Maclaran, an expert on royal culture at Royal Holloway University of London, said “it will remain to be seen if Charles can command the same loyalty” as his mother.
“There will be a honeymoon period for Charles, I think, where everybody — out of respect, but also their own feelings — will lay off the usual demands for independence,” she said.
But Maclaran felt that period would not last.
“I think they (demands for Scottish independence) will come back. And I think the whole question will be how much can Charles build his bonds with them? What bonds does he have? That will then be one of his tests, that’s for sure,” she said.
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China invests more in water conservancy projects in past decade
BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's investment in water conservancy projects during the past 10 years was five times as much as that in the previous decade, a water management official said Tuesday.
Completed investment in water conservancy projects reached 6.66 trillion yuan (about 966 billion U.S. dollars) in the past decade, said Zhang Xiangwei, an official with the Ministry of Water Resources.
The investment supported a batch of key flood prevention projects in major river basins and the water management work in small and medium-sized rivers, facilitated risk elimination and reinforcement of reservoirs, and funded 54 cross-basin and cross-region water diversion projects.
China has ramped up the construction of water conservancy infrastructure in 2022 amid efforts to stabilize the economy, Zhang said.
So far this year, construction of some 19,000 new water conservancy projects has kicked off nationwide, hitting a record high.
Completed investment in water conservancy projects also reached a new high in the first eight months, surging 63.9 percent year on year to 703.6 billion yuan.
Construction of water conservancy projects has created huge job opportunities, especially for rural residents, Zhang added, noting that 1.91 million jobs were created in the first eight months, including 1.53 million for rural residents.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Joseph Hazelwood, the captain of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker that ran aground more than three decades ago in Alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 75.
He died in July after struggling with COVID-19 and cancer, his nephew Sam Hazelwood told the newspaper for a story reported Friday. Hazelwood’s family members and business associates did not respond to The Associated Press for comment.
The Exxon Valdez, a 987-foot (301-meter) tanker, grounded on Alaska’s Bligh Reef at 12:04 a.m. on March 24, 1989, spewing nearly 11 million gallons (41 million liters) of oil into the rich fishing waters of Prince William Sound. Currents and storms carried the crude over 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometers) of Alaska coastline.
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council estimates the spill killed a quarter million seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, 250 bald eagles, up to 22 killer whales and billions of fish eggs. It took years for the fish numbers to rebound following the spill, and oil can still be found under the surface of some beaches in Prince William Sound.
The grounding, along with other oil spills in 1989 and 1990, prompted passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, which strengthened how the U.S. government responds to oil spills. Exxon Valdez was surpassed as the nation’s worst oil spill when Deepwater Horizon exploded in 2010, releasing 168 million gallons (635 million liters) of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
An Anchorage jury awarded nearly 33,000 plaintiffs affected by the Alaska spill $5 billion in punitive damages in 1994, but that amount was cut in half by other courts on appeals by Exxon. In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court cut the punitive damages to $507.5 million.
Hazelwood, whom prosecutors accused of being drunk when the tanker grounded, was the only crew member criminally charged after the spill. He had left a third mate in control of the ship while he went below to do paperwork. Hazelwood was accused of one felony, criminal mischief, and three misdemeanors — reckless endangerment, operating a vessel while intoxicated and negligent discharge of oil.
During his 1990 Anchorage trial, witnesses reported he drank vodka at a Valdez bar before the ship sailed, but how much he drank and at what hour were in dispute. No witnesses described Hazelwood as appearing drunk, staggering or slurring his words. Crew members called him cool, calm and in command before and after the grounding, according to Associated Press coverage of the trial.
His blood-alcohol reading was .061, but he wasn’t tested until about 10½ hours after the tanker grounded. In most states, the legal limit is .08 percent.
The jury ultimately found Hazelwood guilty of negligent discharge of oil into state waters and acquitted him of the other charges. He was sentenced to spend 1,000 hours in community service and ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution.
During his sentencing, then-Superior Court Judge Karl Johnstone said he was disappointed Hazelwood had not publicly apologized for his role in the disaster.
“I’m sure deep down, he is very shameful,” Johnstone said.
In June 1999, Hazelwood, of Huntington, New York, spoke to the New York Times as he prepared to leave for Anchorage to complete his community service.
“As master of the vessel, I accept responsibility for the vessel and the actions of my subordinates,” he told the newspaper. “I’ve never tried to avoid that. I’m not some remorseless oaf.”
He then noted that he was convicted of a low-level misdemeanor. “There’s no lower crime in the state of Alaska. The judge had to come up with a sentence. I can understand it. I don’t have to agree with it,” Hazelwood told the Times.
However, a decade later, he issued the apology that Judge Johnstone wanted to hear.
Hazelwood took responsibility in the book, “The Spill: Personal Stories from the Exxon Valdez Disaster,” by Sharon Bushell and Stan Jones.
“Occasionally people have called me a scapegoat, but I’ve never felt comfortable with that term when applied to me in regard to the oil spill,” he says. “I was captain of a ship that ran aground and caused a horrendous amount of damage. I’ve got to be responsible for that. There’s no way around it.”
Following the spill, he worked at a New York law firm as a paralegal and also was an instructor at a maritime college.
Hazelwood is survived by his wife, Suzanne; a daughter, Alison; two grandsons, and a brother, Joshua, the Times reported.
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MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Extremists allied with the Islamic State group have spread their attacks further south into Mozambique’s most populous province, Nampula, including an assault on a Catholic mission in which an Italian nun was among those killed.
The extremists first struck the province earlier this month and have sustained the offensive, attacking rural centers and beheading some residents.
Their insurgency had been confined to Mozambique’s northernmost Cabo Delgado province, where an estimated 4,000 people have been killed and 950,000 displaced over four years.
The violence has also disrupted big economic projects, including one by the France-based TotalEngergies to produce liquified natural gas and the development of a large mine to extract graphite to make lithium batteries for Tesla motors.
The extremists’ push into Nampula comes despite the deployment for more than a year of a military force from the 16-nation Southern Africa Development Community, along with troops from Rwanda, in support of the Mozambican military.
The Islamic State Mozambique Province group has claimed responsibility for setting fire to two churches and more than 120 homes of Christians last week in Nampula province.
In their attack on the Catholic Chipene Mission, the jihadi rebels shot and killed Sister Maria de Coppi and set fire to the church, health center and residential quarters, according to Mozambican reports.
At the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis said he was remembering in prayer the 83-year-old Italian nun who had “served with love for nearly 60 years” as a Comboni missionary in Mozambique.
“The population is disoriented and suffers a lot because they live in uncertainty and do not know what to do, many are fleeing but do not know where to go,” the Archbishop of Nampula, Inacio Saure, said in comments carried by Agenzia Fides, the Vatican news agency.
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BOSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday said if Democrats lose Congress after the upcoming midterm elections, it’s going to be a “difficult two years,” and he’s going to be spending a lot of time “with the veto pen.”
Biden was speaking at a Democratic National Committee reception in a swanky Boston apartment following his speech about his administration’s efforts at ending cancer “as we know it.”
In the starkest terms yet, the president laid out how important the upcoming November midterm elections are. The U.S. Senate right now is split 50-50 with Vice President Kamala Harris as the tie-breaker. The House is 219-211 in favor of Democrats. Republicans are favored to take control of the House, although they almost certainly will not hold 60 votes in the Senate, the number needed to pass most bills in that chamber.
“If we lose the House and we lose the Senate it’s going to be a really difficult two years,” he told a crowd of about 30 donors and guests. “I’ll be spending more time with the veto pen than getting anything done.”
Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel said Biden remained focused on “an out-of-touch and divisive agenda, one that benefits the wealthy, while struggling Americans pay more.”
In his remarks, the president also took aim at the “ MAGA Republicans,” continuing his sharp attacks against former Republican President Donald Trump and his supporters, an effort that has emboldened Democrats across the country ahead of the election.
He questioned the Republican platform and touted his own achievements but came back to how the Democrats couldn’t “afford to lose this off-year election.”
Monday’s gathering raised about $2 million. The DNC said it has so far raised more than $255 million this cycle and more than $92 million so far this year, the most at this point in any year.
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Greece sets new Sept. 22 bid deadline for Alexandroupolis port
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ATHENS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Greece has set Sept. 22 as the new deadline for binding bids for a majority stake in the northern port of Alexandroupolis, two sources close to the matter said on Tuesday.
Greece's privatisation agency had previously set a deadline of July 29 for bids to take a 67% stake in the port. The deadline was moved after one potential bidder requested more time, one of the sources said.
Athens' quest to attract private investment in some of its regional ports as part of a wider plan for privatisations to boost economic growth has been delayed, mainly due to uncertainty linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four investors, including Quintana Infrastructure and Development and a joint venture of Black Summit Financial Group, Euroports, EFA Group and GEK Terna (HRMr.AT), were shortlisted last year for the Alexandroupolis sale.
Situated in northern Greece, near the borders with Bulgaria and Turkey and with rail links and a floating gas regasification unit in the pipeline, Alexandroupolis has potential as a transport and energy hub for central Europe.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue dogs from the roof of a downtown kennel on Monday after chemical fumes from work on a floor forced an evacuation.
Two workers and several animals at Dog Days of Birmingham began having what appeared to be breathing difficulties after a contractor put new sealant on a concrete floor that was being refinished, said Jay Barrett, a spokesperson for the company.
Small dogs that were kept on the ground floor were taken out the front door to safety, he said, but 13 larger dogs that were housed on the second floor were taken to a rooftop play area to get out of the fumes.
Firefighters used a ladder truck parked beside the building to carry the animals off the roof. Firefighters handed down one animal from a fire truck to kennel workers waiting on the ground.
Four people and 26 animals were inside the business when the smell became too strong to remain, he said.
“The humans are all fine. We did take five dogs to the vets as a precaution,” said Barrett. “All were cleared and returned to their owners.”
Capt. Orlando Reynolds of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service said crews were trying to clear the building of the fumes before staff returned inside.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: June 15, 2021 to August 26, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 31, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Azure Power Global Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were procedural irregularities, including deviations from safety and quality standards, at one of Azure's plants; (2) certain project data was manipulated; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's internal controls and procedures were not effective; (4) Azure had received a credible whistleblower report alleging such misconduct; and (5) 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 THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Azure you have until October 31, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of TuSimple Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: TSP) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who: (a) purchased or otherwise acquired TuSimple common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with TuSimple's April 15, 2021 initial public offering; and/or (b) that purchased or otherwise acquired TuSimple securities between April 15, 2021 and August 1, 2022, both dates inclusive.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that TuSimple Holdings Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) TuSimple's commitment to safety was significantly overstated and defendants concealed fundamental problems with the Company's technology; (ii) TuSimple was rushing the testing of its autonomous driving technology in order to deliver driverless trucks to the market ahead of its more safety-conscious competitors; (iii) there was a corporate culture within TuSimple that suppressed or ignored safety concerns in favor of unrealistically ambitious testing and delivery schedules; (iv) the aforementioned conduct made accidents involving the Company's autonomous driving technology more likely; (v) the aforementioned conduct invited enhanced regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward the Company; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in TuSimple you have until October 31, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a show of support for keeping a Democratic Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is transferring $15 million from his campaign account to his party's candidates, incumbents and political committee for the fall election.
That's according to a Democrat familiar with the situation who insisted on anonymity to discuss it.
Schumer is sending $1 million each to nine candidates — four incumbent Democratic senators and five Democratic challengers in battleground states.
That includes $1 million to the most contested senators — Raphael Warnock in Georgia, Mark Kelly in Arizona, Catherine Cortez Masto in Nevada and Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire.
And it includes $1 million to the victory funds of newcomers Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin, John Fetterman in Pennsylvania, Cherie Beasley in North Carolina, Tim Ryan in Ohio and Val Demings in Florida, the Democrat familiar with the situation said.
“Keeping and growing the Democratic majority in the Senate is my top priority," Schumer said in a statement.
Schumer, who is expected to return as majority leader if Democrats keep the Senate, is shoveling the funds to his candidates in a vote of confidence in them as the split 50-50 chamber hangs in the balance this fall.
Republicans are working to wrest control of the chamber in a midterm election that would traditionally favor the party that's not in the White House, but the races have narrowed after a brutal primary season. Schumer's show of support for his party's candidates stands out after Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell recently voiced the view that his own party's “candidate quality” could pose challenges.
Notably, Schumer is also giving $500,000 each to incumbent colleagues Michael Bennet in Colorado and Patty Murray in Washington, both seasoned senators, in a sign of how competitive the Senate map is becoming weeks from the November election. The Democrat familiar with the situation said Schumer thinks both those candidates are in great shape for their reelection bids.
Besides the money being sent directly to the candidates, Schumer is transferring $5 million to the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, the party's campaign arm for senators, from his own account.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of LifeStance common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the documents issued in connection with LifeStance's June 10, 2021 initial public stock offering.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that LifeStance Health Group, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (ii) the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (iii) LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the initial public offering's registration statement, and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the initial public offering's registration statement represented.
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Philadelphia rapper PNB Rock has died following being shot at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles, California. He was 30 years old.
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Los Angles police Capt. Kelly Muniz, who would not identify the victim, said the shooting took place at 1 p.m. at the famous eatery on Main Street and Manchester Avenue.
Rock, 30, whose real name is Rakim Allen, had been at the restaurant with his girlfriend, who’d posted a location-tagged photo in a since-deleted Instagram post.
Muniz said a suspect brandished a firearm inside the restaurant and demanded items from the victim. Sources told The Times that Rock was targeted for his jewelry.
“He shot the victim and ran out the side door to a getaway car and then fled the parking lot,” she said.
Muniz said the victim was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead at 1:59 pm.
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Philly’s rapper PNB Rock was just shot at the iconic restaurant, Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles California.
A video of PNB Rock lying down while gruesomely bleeding on the floor of Roscoe’s has been circulating on Twitter.
The rapper just recently posted to his Instagram stories 3 hours ago wearing a black shirt. In the video, you can see Rock in a black shirt while someone turns him over from his stomach to his back. You can also see what appears to be his face. The video is very disturbing. Please watch this at your own discretion here.
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Bradford's brutalist Kirkgate Shopping Centre to be demolished
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A 46-year-old brutalist shopping centre in Bradford is to be demolished as part of plans to transform the city centre.
The Kirkgate Centre, which has been bought by the council for £15.5m, will be knocked down and replaced with green space, housing and commercial space.
As part of the shake up, Primark will relocate into the city's Broadway Shopping Centre.
Kirkgate first opened in 1976 - as the Arndale Centre - and was dubbed Bradford's "space-age shopping centre".
It is currently home to 46 shops and food and drink businesses, including Boyes, Sports Direct and New Look, as well as Primark.
In recent years, the centre has suffered from a high number of vacant units, partly due to competition from The Broadway, which opened in 2015.
Ben Middleton, assistant director of estates and property, said the Bradford Council did not want Kirkgate retailers to "panic" and that the centre was not expected to close in the immediate future.
He said there would be a period of around two years before Primark moved and work to wind down the centre began, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
He said he expected many retailers to relocate to the Broadway, adding that the authority wanted to "focus our prime retail offer" in that part of the city.
Councillor Alex Ross Shaw, executive member for planning, regeneration and transport, said demolition would allow for the expansion of the "city village" - a scheme which will see up to 1,000 homes built and the creation of green space.
He said the aim was to avoid the low cost, low quality housing that had blighted the city centre.
"We don't just want one bed flats or bedsits. We want families and more young professionals," he said.
"We have to make sure it is visually fantastic, not just huge apartment blocks."
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As Delaware expands monkeypox vaccine access, here's who can get the shots and where
As Delaware recorded 33 cases of monkeypox as of Monday, the state announced that it is expanding vaccine eligibility for people who are at higher risk of exposure and providing more opportunities for people to get vaccinated.
The state Division of Public Health reported that the current monkeypox cases included 22 people in New Castle County, two in Kent and nine in Sussex.
So far, 997 people have received at least one dose of the monkeypox vaccine, according to DPH's new website created to track the number of monkeypox cases and provide further public health information.
Still, health officials remind Delawareans that the vaccine is not effective until two weeks after the second dose. The monkeypox vaccine is given 28 days apart, and hundreds of people are expected to receive their second dose at the end of this month after getting their first shot at community clinics in late August.
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The state had also received 1,188 vials of the vaccine, according to this data.
At an August vaccine clinic, DPH administrator Don Post said they noticed that one vial produced an average of four doses after the Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization allowing states to administer a smaller dose of the vaccine under the skin instead of into the muscle.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are not encouraging the vaccine for the broader public or for everyone who is sexually active, DPH has expanded eligibility for people who are at higher risk for infection.
This expanded access now includes people treated for a sexually transmitted infection in the last six months, those who are already considered to be at higher risk for monkeypox who are also experiencing homelessness or are incarcerated, and individuals traveling to an area with community spread of monkeypox. (The CDC updates a monkeypox tracker for cases in every state.)
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Who can get the monkeypox vaccine?
Beyond those additional groups of people who can now get the monkeypox vaccine, the following individuals are also eligible, according to DPH:
- Those confirmed to have been exposed to someone with the virus
- People known, or presumed, to be exposed to someone with monkeypox in the last 14 days
- Those living with HIV or who are receiving HIV PrEP
- Immunocompromised persons (including those with cancer, solid organ or stem cell transplants, those taking immunosuppressive therapy and individuals with autoimmune diseases)
- Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and have had multiple (more than one) or any anonymous sexual partners
- Transgender women or nonbinary people assigned male at birth who have sex with men
- Sex workers (of any sexual orientation and gender)
- Staff (of any sexual orientation and gender) at establishments where sexual activity occurs, including bathhouses, saunas or sex clubs
Where to get the monkeypox vaccine
On Saturday, people can get their monkeypox vaccine for free at the AIDS Walk events in New Castle and Sussex counties. The walk in Wilmington will be at Brandywine State Park from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach from 9 a.m. to noon. People don't need to be registered for the AIDS Walk to receive a vaccine.
DPH announced this latest collaboration with Beebe Healthcare, AIDS Delaware and the Delaware HIV Consortium on Monday.
For the Brandywine State Park clinic, people can register by calling the DPH hotline at 866-408-1899. That hotline is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If attending the Rehoboth clinic, people do not need to preregister. They should bring an ID and insurance card. While the vaccine is free, there may be a small administration fee (less than $30), which is typically covered by insurance, but may be billable to a patient without insurance coverage, according to DPH.
Here's where else people can sign up for vaccines:
- Newark Urgent Care: Visit NewarkUrgentCare.org to view eligibility requirements and schedule an appointment. Vaccine clinics are on Thursdays, and there is no cost for the vaccine.
- Beebe Healthcare: Schedule an appointment at beebehealthcare.org/online-scheduling. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
- DPH clinics: Call the MPX hotline at 866-408-1899 for a screening evaluation. Walk-ins at DPH clinics will not be accepted. Because DPH clinics will continue to prioritize those with confirmed or potential exposure to someone with monkeypox, these appointment may be scheduled a few days out.
How to prevent infection
Delaware public health officials have the following recommendations to avoid infection:
- Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have rashes that could be related to monkeypox.
- Individuals who are sexually active can minimize their risk of exposure by limiting the number of partners they have and talking to their partner about their recent history and behaviors.
- Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox.
- Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with monkeypox.
- Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person with monkeypox.
- Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels or clothing of a person with monkeypox.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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What are the signs and symptoms?
Symptoms usually start within three weeks of exposure to the virus.
Most people who contract MPX will develop a rash, and some will develop flu-like symptoms beforehand. The flu-like symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, sore throat, cough, swollen lymph nodes, chills or exhaustion.
If someone has flu-like symptoms, they will usually develop a rash one to four days later.
If you suspect you are experiencing any symptoms associated with MPX, DPH advises people to immediately:
- Contact their health care provider and mention their concerns.
- Self-isolate until all lesions have resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.
- Avoid being intimate with others.
- Make a list of their close and intimate contacts in the last 21 days.
For more information, visit de.gov/monkeypox.
Emily Lytle covers Sussex County from the inland towns to the beaches, with a focus on health-related issues. Got a story she should tell? Contact her at elytle@delmarvanow.com or 302-332-0370. Follow her on Twitter at @emily3lytle.
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SNP MP who broke Covid rules by travelling from London to Scotland by train knowing she had coronavirus is sentenced to 270 hours of community service
- The MP, 62, travelled from Glasgow to Westminster and back again with Covid
- She travelled to the House of Commons while waiting for the results of test Ferrier then made return journey after being informed she had tested positive
- The Judge ordered her to undertake 270 hours of unpaid community service
Scottish MP Margaret Ferrier, who admitted to travelling on a train from London to Scotland knowing she had Covid-19, has been ordered to undertake 270 hours of unpaid work.
Ferrier avoided a fine for exposing the public 'to the risk of infection, illness and death'.
The MP travelled in and around Glasgow and to London in September 2020 after taking a test for coronavirus.
While awaiting the results, the now independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West spoke in the Houses of Parliament and visited places in London. At the time she represented the SNP.
She is also being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.
SNP MP Margaret Ferrier recieved 270 community service after pleading guilty to breaching Covid rules by travelling on a train between Scotland and London after being told to self-isolate in September 2020
SNP MP Margaret Ferrier at Glasgow Sheriff Court last month where she pled guilty to breaking Covid regulation, by travelling from London to Glasgow by train while she had the disease
The former SNP MP, 62, made the journey from from Glasgow to Westminster and back again while suffering with Covid between September 27 and 29, 2020.
She travelled to the House of Commons while waiting for the results of a coronavirus test - and then made the return journey after being informed she had the virus.
In a previous hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court Ms Ferrier, an independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, admitted wilfully exposing people 'to the risk of infection, illness and death' by visiting various places in the Glasgow area and London having been told to self-isolate.
She stayed overnight in a London hotel before travelling back to Glasgow the following day, where she then visited other places such as a mass in the city's St Mungo's church and a bar in Prestwick, Ayrshire. Scotland was under strict instructions at the time.
It comes after it emerged that she claimed £175 in expenses for the overnight stay, according to data released by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
In October 2020, the Metropolitan Police said it would take 'no further action' against the MP following an investigation.
However, Police Scotland subsequently charged her with culpable and reckless conduct - which she admitted last month.
The court heard Ferrier booked a test online in late afternoon on September 26, 2020.
She stated in the application that she was 'symptomatic' with a 'cough' she experienced that day and later attended a test centre.
Prosecutor Mark Allan told the court: 'Ferrier subsequently failed to isolate pending the outcome of her test. The conduct amounted to a reckless disregard of public safety.'
The hearing was told Ferrier attended a midday mass at St Mungo's parish church, where she gave a reading to the congregation of 45 people.
Social distancing measures were in place and Ferrier wore a mask when she was not speaking.
Ferrier then attended Vic's Bar in Prestwick, where she stayed for two-and-a-half hours.
Mr Allan said: 'After media reporting of Ferrier testing positive on he proceeding day, the general manager was concerned about her staff and customers' health and the impact upon the business in difficult times for the hospitality industry.'
Ferrier took a 10-to-15-minute taxi journey from her home in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, to Glasgow Central station the following day while wearing a face mask.
The politician entered a Marks and Spencer at the station before boarding a train with 183 people on board to London Euston.
Ferrier checked into the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge, before attending the Houses of Parliament at 7.15pm.
Mr Allan said: 'She spoke in the chamber of the of the commons where social distancing was in operation and apart from when speaking, she wore a face mask.'
Ferrier sat at a table usually allocated for SNP members with DUP MP Jim Shannon where they conversed for 20 minutes.
Mr Allan said: 'The positive result from the test was delivered at 8.03pm by text and email.
'She attended the SNP whips' office and spoke to then chief whip Patrick Grady MP.
'She informed Mr Grady that she would return to Scotland in the morning.'
Ferrier returned to her hotel at 9.20pm where she spent the night before heading back to London Euston.
The hearing was told at its busiest time, the train held 153 passengers.
Contact tracers for NHS Test and Protect attempted to contact Ferrier on four occasions but were unable to do so, leaving two voicemails.
Ferrier later contacted Test and Protect and disclosed that she had a 'slight and infrequent cough' the day before her test.
Mr Allan added: 'She said she did not believe that she would be positive.'
Ferrier then informed Mr Grady and the Parliamentary Test and Trace service that she was positive.
This led to Mr Shannon being ordered to take a test and isolate in his hotel room - he later tested negative.
Mr Grady was told the following day at a meeting at the Speaker's Office in the House of Commons that Ferrier's actions required to be reported to the police.
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Letters to the Editor: 6,000 Indigenous dead are buried at a mission now being celebrated
To the editor: It’s great that Catholic parishioners will be able to worship again at Mission San Gabriel with their restored church, which was severely damaged in a fire two years ago. It’s also wonderful that the mission is celebrating its 250-year jubilee.
But as usual, all the attention is paid to architecture.
The 6,000 Tongva Indians buried at the mission are still erased, and the Catholic Church still wants to celebrate colonialism with its fantasy heritage and airbrush the atrocities against the Indians committed at this site and the other missions.
The time for reconciliation and reckoning seems a long way off. But it needs to come. Someday.
Mark Day, Vista
The writer is a former Franciscan priest.
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To the editor: Your article says that the San Gabriel Mission “was founded by controversial saint Junípero Serra, viewed by some as a colonizer and others as a protector of Indigenous peoples.”
I am unclear how forced labor, imprisonment, forced religious conversion, and cruel and extreme punishment for engaging in their own religious practice or for speaking their languages can be described as “protection” of Indigenous Californians.
Serra’s mission system is comparable to China’s systematic repression of its minority Muslim population. The prisons in which Uyghurs are detained, forcibly “reeducated” and their labor exploited are deemed to be concentration camps and the system declared to be genocidal by human rights organizations.
Jo Perry, Studio City
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As a kindergarten teacher on “Abbott Elementary,” she can get an unruly class to sit up and listen. And that’s exactly what Sheryl Lee Ralph did at the Emmys — capturing the attention of a packed theater and a global TV audience with a stirring acceptance speech for the ages.
It was the first Emmy (and nomination) for stage and screen veteran Ralph, at 66, and she made the most of it, delivering the ultimate feel-good moment of an Emmy show that sometimes felt flat or uneven, despite the well-known comic talents of host Kenan Thompson and the return of a pre-pandemic crowd.
It was a show that rewarded previous winners in several major categories. “Succession" and “Ted Lasso,” the big winners in drama and comedy, were repeat winners, as were a number of actors.
Still, there were new and groundbreaking wins like that of actor Lee Jung-jae of “Squid Game,” the first Asian to win the award and a major breakthrough for a foreign-language show along with Hwang Dong-hyuk's prize for directing. There was Ralph's acting prize and Quinta Brunson’s writing award for “Abbott Elementary." And then there was winner Lizzo, crying as she reminded her audience of the urgency of young people being able to see people who look like them represented in media and culture.
A few notable moments of the night:
A TEACHER SCHOOLS HER AUDIENCE
Sheryl Lee Ralph had already broken into tears before the show, when she’d been handed a tablet on the carpet with a recorded message of support from a beloved aunt. She declared that no matter what happened inside, she’d already won. Luckily, Ralph had more winning to do. Declared the victor for supporting actress in a comedy, she ascended the stage and sang the powerful opening to “Endangered Species” by Dianne Reeves: “I am an endangered species but I sing no victim’s song. I am a woman, I am an artist, and I know where my voice belongs.” She then admonished anyone watching who'd ever had a dream, to not give up. “This is what believing looks like,” she said. Sometimes it’s not clear early on what the big moment of an awards night will be. On this Emmy night, it was clear.
NO ‘CROWN,’ BUT A SUCCESSION
Two actresses have already won Emmys for playing the late Queen Elizabeth II on the same show, “The Crown.” Will there be a third, when Imelda Staunton takes over, after Claire Foy and Olivia Colman? In any case, “The Crown,” last year’s drama winner, was not in contention this year, and “Succession” was able to win its second prize, after winning in 2020. It was not the only repeat winner, by far. “Ted Lasso” repeated last year’s win as best comedy, as did its star, Jason Sudeikis, and supporting actor Brett Goldstein. Other repeats: Zendaya of “Euphoria,” repeating her prize from 2020, and Jean Smart, who won her second comedy actress award for “Hacks.” There had been thoughts of an “Abbott Elementary” upset in the comedy category, but it was not to be.
LIZZO’S POIGNANT REMINDER
She was visibly blown away by Ralph’s speech, but soon Lizzo was onstage for her own emotional win for her competition series, “Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls,” in which contestants vie to be her backup dancers, beating out frequent winner “Ru Paul’s Drag Race.” The singer gave a compelling lesson on how crucial representation is in our pop culture. “When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media,” she said. “Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me.” She said she eventually did, but SHE had to be that person. Lizzo gave a shout-out to her dancers up in the balcony. “This is for the big girls!” she said.
MARTIN SHORT GETS IN A DIG
There wasn’t a lot of politics mentioned in Monday night's show, but “Only Murders in the Building” star Martin Short managed to get in a dig at a favorite target on some awards nights, Donald Trump. "Really, what an audience you are,” Short said. “I wish I could box you up and take you home, like classified White House documents.” Co-star Steve Martin decided to get things back to the main reason for the evening. “Have you or someone you love ever considered a reverse mortgage?” he quipped.
HEADING HOME
When Jerrod Carmichael won best writing for a comedy special with his “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel,” he decided to end the evening then and there on a high note, saying he was going home. “I made something that was of great personal consequence to me and this definitely contributes to the meaning of it," he said of his very personal special. “I’m not like a sore winner, but I’m gonna go home because I can’t top this right now.”
ABOUT THOSE THANK-YOU CAPTIONS
It seemed like a good idea — leading up to the Emmys, nominees were told to send in written lists of people they’d like to thank, to be used in captioning, so their eventual speeches could be more creative, unencumbered by all those names. In reality, though, only some winners had the captioning, and even those who did proceeded to thank a long list of people anyway, making it all feel rather moot.
IF YOU’RE GONNA GET PLAYED OFF, DANCE!
Jennifer Coolidge was a sentimental favorite to win for “The White Lotus,” and when she did, regaling the audience about a lavender bath she’d taken that day that had an unforeseen effect, she quickly ran out of time with more to say. When the music wouldn’t stop despite her pleading “Wait, hold on!,” she just decided to smile and boogey along with it. The crowd roared.
OR NOT:
Matthew Macfadyen of “Succession,” winner for supporting actor in a drama, was also played off, but he didn’t dance. No, this is Tom Wambsgans, so he's no doubt quietly humiliated and enraged and who knows what'll happen next season.
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...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR QUEENS AND KINGS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened and no longer
appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning has
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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Heavy rain sweeping through New York City early Tuesday created a host of problems on both rail and road ahead of the morning rush, particularly in Brooklyn.
New York City Transit tweeted four alerts in the span of 20 minutes Tuesday morning, all affecting subway service in Brooklyn.
In the first delay, posted at 5:09 a.m., southbound service on the R line was delayed while a water condition on the tracks was investigated at the 86th Street station in Bay Ridge. Southbound service along the line was ending at 36th Street for the R, and 9th Street for the N.
Meanwhile, L train service was suspended in both directions between Lorimer Street in Williamsburg and Broadway Junction in East New York due to water on the tracks.
Service on the F and G lines was altered due to water on the tracks at Park Slope’s 7th Avenue station. Southbound F trains were running along the D line between West 4th Street – Washington Square in Manhattan and Coney Island – Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. Northbound F trains, meanwhile, were running along the D line between Coney Island and Broadway-Lafayette Street in Manhattan.
Finally, the A train was delayed in both directions due to a water condition at the Utica Avenue station in Bedford-Stuyvesant, according to New York City Transit.
But the issues weren’t confined to the subway system, with travel alerts also issued for city highways.
All westbound lanes of the Belt Parkway were briefly closed at 92nd Street in Brooklyn due to a flooding condition, according to the city’s Notify NYC alert system, but had reopened as of 6:29 a.m.
Cars were stuck in water near Exit 39 of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway around 5:20 a.m., according to the FDNY, which assisted in removing people from their vehicles.
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke. Haze in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Haze. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall overnight.
Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch,
except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A
chance of thunderstorms. Patchy fog in the morning. Haze. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower to mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch, except higher
amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Haze. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s
to lower 50s. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Highs in
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of rain showers. Haze. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the
morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Haze. Highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of
an inch.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
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chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs in
the upper 50s to mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent
chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs in
the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
$$
WAZ034-035-132300-
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy,
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Haze and areas of smoke. Highs in the
upper 70s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Areas of smoke in the evening. Haze. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the upper 40s
to lower 50s. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Patchy fog in the morning. Haze. Highs in the mid to
upper 70s. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze. Lows in the upper 40s to
lower 50s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s
to lower 50s. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain showers. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Lows in the 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
$$
WAZ038-132300-
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Haze and areas of smoke. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely
overnight. Haze. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch,
except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers likely
in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. Haze. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower to
mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts
less than a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Haze. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid
50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain showers. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. Lows in the lower
40s to lower 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of rain showers. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the upper 30s
to upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain showers. Lows in the 40s. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
$$
WAZ041-132300-
Wenatchee Area-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, and Cashmere
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Haze. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Haze in the evening. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall. Lows in the 50s. West wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening,
becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch, except higher
amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s to
lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s.
Highs in the 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of rain showers. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the mid 40s to
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to
lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
$$
WAZ044-132300-
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Waterville and Mansfield
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the morning. Haze. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Haze in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid
50s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter
of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Haze in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze. Lows in the lower to mid
50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 50s. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Lows in
the mid to upper 40s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper
60s. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
$$
WAZ043-132300-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport,
Oroville, and Nespelem
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Haze and areas of smoke. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Haze in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall. Lows in the 50s. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to
20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a
quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible in
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of rain showers. Haze in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the 70s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Haze. Lows in the lower to mid
50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 50s. Highs in the 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 40s to lower
50s. Highs in the 60s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to
lower 70s. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
$$
WAZ047-132300-
Central Chelan County-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Plain, and Lake Wenatchee
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Haze. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch, except higher
amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Haze in the evening. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Rainfall amounts around a tenth of an inch, except
higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s
to mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s to upper
40s. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s to upper 40s. Highs in the
60s.
$$
WAZ048-132300-
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village,
and Stehekin
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Haze. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to
upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts
up to a half of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible
in thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance
of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
overnight. Lows in the 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch, except higher
amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of
an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to upper
50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the lower 70s to
lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid
50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Lows in the
lower 40s to lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and high mountain
snow showers. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 50s to mid 60s.
$$
WAZ049-132300-
Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Methow,
and Conconully
222 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain
showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Haze. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall
amounts less than a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts
possible in thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Haze in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of
thunderstorms. Rain showers likely in the evening, then a chance
of rain showers overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the evening. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts
less than a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A
chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of
an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Highs
in the lower to mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the 40s.
.SATURDAY...Not as warm. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and
high mountain snow showers. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Chance
of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the upper 30s to upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and high mountain
snow showers. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.COM, a leading crypto trading exchange and the world's first socially infused exchange, lists Pylon Eco Token (PETN) in its Main Zone (DeFi) platform with BUSD pairing. Users can now trade PETN/BUSD on XT.COM effortlessly and in a secure manner.
The Pylon Eco Token (PETN) is a DeFi, Governance and Deflationary token that provides the benefit of utility token and cryptocurrency. The token belongs to an open source ecosystem that ensures mass adoption for daily life activities. While using the token as cryptocurrency, the users have the privilege to use it for their regular activities too.
With this collaboration, The PETN ecosystem can equally benefit by reaching out to a global audience. The users can use the tokens for travel, e-commerce, hotel reservations, online auction, etc.
About Pylon Eco Token (PETN)
Pylon Eco Token (PETN) is a product of Pylon Fintech. PETN is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Governance and Deflationary Open Source Ecosystem based Project with the benefit of Utility Token & Cryptocurrency. Being confident in the project, We offered for the first time in the Crypto Industry Buyback of all ICO Tokens. PETN also has staking reward incentives. We plan to bring Fan Tokens, NFT, Metaverse platforms to offer a complete set of use cases through our Pylon Eco Token in the future.
People are using Pylon Eco Token (PETN) to Trade, Invest, Liquidity mining and in Pylon Ecosystem. We have plenty of ecosystems that can bring products and services together. We are using it in our daily life globally and we intend to bring mass crypto adoption in reality through our ecosystem.
From Mobile Topup & Gift Cards, Travel (Hotels/Flights) booking, E-commerce, Auction, Gaming, Crypto wallet & Exchange and Payments & Cards solution. Once the projects are fully operational, we plan to bring Ecosystem projects to the Open Source developer community while remaining maintainers of the project. At the same time, we plan to transform Pylon Fintech into Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO).
These diverse online businesses with open source ecosystem projects will provide significant leverage to use our tokens and make good revenue at the same time.
PETN is trading in Centralized and Decentralized Exchanges. We are available in the top five crypto wallets. It is also available in hardware wallets to hold long-term tokens in cold storage.
The Governance process decides most of our activities in the project. It also makes decentralized decisions among the token holders.
Website: https://www.pylontoken.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pylonecosystem
About XT.COM
By consistently expanding its ecosystem, XT.COM is dedicated to providing users with the most secure, trusted, and hassle-free digital asset trading services. Our exchange is built from a desire to give everyone access to digital assets regardless where you are.
Founded in 2018, XT.COM now serves more than 6 million registered users, over 500,000+ monthly active users and 40+ million users in the ecosystem. Covering a rich variety of trading categories together with an NFT aggregated marketplace, our platform strives to cater to its large user base by providing a secure, trusted and intuitive trading experience.
As the world's first social-infused digital assets trading platform, XT.COM also supports social networking platform based transactions to make our crypto services more accessible to users all over the world. Furthermore, to ensure optimal data integrity and security, we see user security as our top priority at XT.COM.
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DENVER (AP) — Police who shot a 21-year-old man after he called 911 for roadside assistance escalated the situation, leading to his death, his relatives said as they push for accountability.
The parents of Christian Glass are scheduled to hold a news conference Tuesday in Denver to raise their concerns and release police body camera footage.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation handles police shootings, including the Glass case, but the family wants prosecutors to file criminal charges, said Siddhartha Rathod, the attorney for the parents.
After the June 10 death in the small mountain town of Silver Plume west of Denver, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's office issued a news release saying that Glass was shot after he became “argumentative and uncooperative” and tried to stab an officer when police broke a car window to grab him.
“Christian was experiencing a crisis and he called 911 for help,” said Rathod, “and yet these officers busted out Christian's window, shot him six times with bean bag rounds, Tased him multiple times from two Tasers, and then shot him five times.”
The videos shared with The Associated Press show Glass refusing to come out of his car while also telling police he’s “terrified" and making heart shapes with his hands to officers. At one point, he also can be seen praying with folded hands and saying, “Dear Lord, please, don't let them break the window.”
When the officers did break the window, Glass seemed to panic and grabbed a knife.
Police then shot Glass with bean bag rounds and shocked him with a stun gun before the young man twisted in his seat and thrust a knife toward an officer, the footage showed. Then one officer fired his gun, hitting Glass. The recordings then show Glass stabbing himself before he died.
The family said the videos were only edited to blur the body. The AP has requested that police provide any videos related to the case.
Rathod said Glass had no history of mental illness, and when asked about Glass's abnormal behavior, he said “unfortunately we are not ever going to know.”
Nichole Lentz, public records officer for Clear Creek County, declined a request to comment and referred the AP to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Bureau spokesperson Susan Medina declined to comment about the investigation other than to say it is ongoing.
The shooting comes amid a national outcry for police reforms focused on crisis intervention, de-escalation and alternative policing programs. In Denver and New York, behavioral health specialists are sent to 911 callers facing crises that police may not be trained to address or could even exacerbate.
Police haven't said if any behavioral health specialists were called for Glass.
Use-of-force and de-escalation experts who reviewed the footage for The Associated Press said this case is an example of when a behavioral health specialist or crisis response team — programs becoming increasingly popular across the country — may have helped de-escalate the situation and avert Glass’s death.
“There are some real red flags that suggest potential problems,” said Seth Stoughton, a former police officer and leading use-of-force expert who reviewed portions of the footage. Stoughton testified in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd.
While police officers may be justified in using force once a situation has intensified, “it’s everything that we do before that in terms of de-escalation that can make those situations go a completely different direction," said Tamara Lynn, the executive council president for the National De-Escalation Training Center, who reviewed the footage.
In particular, both Lynn and Stoughton questioned why officers didn't take Glass up on his offer, recorded by body camera footage, to disarm himself by throwing his knives out of his car window.
While a thrown knife can pose a threat, “officers have plenty of opportunity to maneuver themselves and put themselves in a position that’s not risky,” said Stoughton. “I am kind of astonished that they did not take advantage of what looked like a very clear opportunity to have him separate himself from the weapons.”
Similarly, Stoughton wondered why they needed to break the car window. He said police don't have all day to spend on one call, but questioned if they needed to.
“It’s not clear to me that it should have gone that far,” he said.
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Jesse Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Bedayn on Twitter.
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Analysis: Supreme Court justices respond to public criticism with distance and denial
By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer
The Supreme Court‘s obliteration of nearly 50 years of abortion rights for women, along with its new, tougher stance on gun control and other politically charged rulings, have stained the image of an impartial judiciary.
There is no ignoring that the public has found it increasingly difficult to think of life-appointed federal judges as neutral decision-makers.
Yet the Supreme Court’s conservative majority has largely responded with distance and denial. In the weeks since their contentious late June decisions, the justices have demonstrated a lack of awareness about the public concern and appeared even more disconnected, gravitating to like-minded audiences and speaking at closed venues.
The pattern emerges as another annual session will begin in less than a month. The justices will take up challenges to voting rights and racial affirmative action and a clash between religious interests and LGBTQ protection.
Chief Justice John Roberts, in an appearance at a judicial conference in Colorado on Friday, seemed willfully oblivious to why the public has turned on the court.
“So obviously people can say what they want, and they are certainly free to criticize the Supreme Court and if they want to say that its legitimacy is in question, they are free to do so,” he said, “but I don’t understand the connection between opinions that people disagree with and the legitimacy of the court.”
But people have not been questioning the court’s legitimacy simply because they disagree with opinions. They see that the justices have broken from their usual adherence to precedent, offered dubious rationales and voted in what appears to be partisan lockstep. Polls show increased political polarization in responses to the court.
The most consequential rulings by the Republican-appointed majority favor longstanding GOP priorities, such as diminishment of reproductive rights, expansion of the Second Amendment and limits on federal regulatory authority. The June decision reversing Roe v. Wade was possible only because of the addition in 2020 of Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the third appointee of former GOP President Donald Trump, who had vowed to name only justices who would reverse the 1973 precedent.
Roberts dissented from the opinion overturning Roe, although he voted with the conservative majority to uphold the disputed Mississippi ban on abortions after 15 weeks. He wrote that the June decision amounted to “a serious jolt to the legal system” — which is, in fact, why the public concern about the court’s legitimacy goes beyond mere disagreements.
The justices who made up the narrow majority in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization have withdrawn from the wider public eye this summer.
Justice Samuel Alito, the author of the Dobbs opinion, flew to Rome for a July event for the University of Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative. In a video released a week later, he referred to the opinion reversing Roe — but only sarcastically.
“I had the honor this term of writing, I think, the only Supreme Court decision in the history of that institution that has been lambasted by a whole string of foreign leaders,” Alito said. “One of these was former Prime Minister Boris Johnson — but he paid the price.” (Alito’s quip referred to Johnson’s resignation this summer after a series of UK scandals.)
Justice Brett Kavanaugh met only with select judges at judicial conferences in Rapid City, South Dakota, and Louisville, Kentucky.
Barrett sat for friendly questions at an invitation-only business conference in Big Sky, Montana. She has gravitated toward GOP-oriented settings; in her early months on the bench, she appeared at a celebration of the University of Louisville’s Mitch McConnell Center and at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California.
The justices who dissented from Roe have appeared at some public events this summer. Perhaps the most relevant remarks, at a 9th US Circuit judicial conference in Big Sky, Montana, broadcast on C-SPAN, were those of liberal Justice Elena Kagan.
She implicitly criticized the Dobbs decision as she observed that the court loses public trust when it discards precedent, and she insisted that the court cannot presume that people will hold it in high regard. Rather, she said a court must earn and retain its legitimacy “by acting like a court, by doing the kinds of things that do not seem to people as political or partisan.”
And she warned, “If over time the court loses all connection with the public and with public sentiment, that is a dangerous thing for democracy.”
In a livestreamed appearance from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in New York on Monday night, Kagan struck similar themes, saying, “I think judges create legitimacy problems for themselves — undermine their legitimacy — when they don’t act so much like courts and when they don’t do things that are recognizably law.”
“And when they instead stray into places where it looks like they are an extension of the political process or where they are imposing their own personal preferences,” she added.
Vanishing act
The justices in the Dobbs majority have been evasive about their speaking commitments.
Justice Neil Gorsuch appeared at the same judicial conference in Colorado Springs as Roberts but with no advance notice. He told the audience that he was expecting a report soon about the court’s internal investigation into an early leak of the Dobbs opinion, which led to Politico’s publication of a 98-page draft on May 2.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Gorsuch did not say whether information about the investigation would be made public and said news reporters were prohibited from interviewing Gorsuch. (The Roberts session on Friday was taped by C-SPAN for later airing.)
Barrett’s appearance at the Big Sky Labor and Employment Conference in early August was not recorded.
Last year when she appeared in Louisville, Barrett was introduced by Sen. McConnell, the Republican powerhouse who has steered judicial appointments as much as any president in recent years. Barrett’s speech was not open to TV cameras and no recording was available. But local media said her opening message was: “My goal today is to convince you that this court is not comprised of a bunch of partisan hacks.”
In a social vein, The New York Times reported last month that the day after the Dobbs ruling, Barrett attended a private party at the home of a top partner from the Jones Day law firm, whose lawyers appear regularly before the court. The firm’s Don McGahn, who served as White House counsel, oversaw Trump’s judicial agenda.
One event that was publicized was an education summit appearance hosted by the Reagan Institute featured Barrett and liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Both had kind remarks, in the session taped in mid-May and released in late-July.
“Showing that we can disagree on the issues and the merits without being nasty is one of the tributes to the way we do our business,” Barrett said, CNN’s Ariane de Vogue reported.
“Our disagreement on political issues and important constitutional issues doesn’t diminish the value of who Justice Amy Barrett is in my mind or to me,” Sotomayor added.
Chief tries to build confidence
Roberts, a 2005 appointee of Republican President George W. Bush, has in the past tried to defend the court’s legitimacy and the judiciary’s integrity. Most memorably, in November 2018, he declared, in response to Trump’s denigration of a judge as an “Obama judge”: “We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges.”
In Colorado, his response failed to acknowledge the reality of public concerns about a politically motivated judiciary.
Multiple polls have shown public approval of the Republican-dominated court at record lows. A Pew Research Center report issued on September 1 additionally found that the majority of Democrats (51%) said the justices are doing a poor job of keeping their political views out of their rulings.
Republicans expressed some skepticism of the justices’ biases but at a lower rate. Pew reported that 37% of Republicans said the justices were doing “an only fair or poor job” of keeping their politics from how they decide major cases.
Although Roberts dissented in Dobbs, he was solidly in the six-justice conservative majority for other high profile decisions last session: to enhance gun rights, reduce regulation of the environment, and allow more mingling of church and state.
At Friday’s session in Colorado Springs, Roberts suggested he believed that people were erroneously criticizing the court’s crucial role as arbiter of the Constitution.
“If the court doesn’t retain its legitimate function of interpreting the Constitution,” he said. “I’m not sure who would take up that mantle. You don’t want the political branches telling you what the law is, and you don’t want public opinion to be the guide of what the appropriate decision is.”
But that response arguably misses the point that emerges in public responses: that the court appears to be abandoning its constitutional role, in favor of one indistinguishable from the political branches.
When Roberts was asked what he might be looking forward to in the new session, he referred first to what he hoped not to see: “I’m looking forward to having a court without barricades. … The more normal, the better.”
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America Haunts Honors Attractions that have Achieved Legendary Status
DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It takes courage to leap into most businesses, but it takes a fearless, burning drive to make a business of scaring the bejeebers out of people. Haunted attractions are only open for two months, requiring the rest of the year to assess new technology and trends and make updates before the following season.
While over 1,200 haunted attractions exist throughout the United States, few have mastered ultra-realistic, immersive scare entertainment. Some behemoths in the industry have set the bar so high that others may never achieve the standards these haunts are creating - blurring reality and putting them in another stratosphere.
There are some similarities among the elite in the haunted universe of attractions that America Haunts has recognized as Legendary. These attractions have visionaries with ingenuity and grit to make their immersive creations in-house, and it would be challenging to replicate given the broad talents necessary in technology, mechanical and electrical engineering, construction, and costume and mask development.
The haunt industry titans are capable of entertaining thousands on a single night. Additionally, these attractions have become destination locations with a festival-like atmosphere and where it's easy to make a night of the visit. And despite the darkness, legendary haunts follow the best safety, security, training, and scare entertainment practices.
America Haunts honors five haunted attractions in America for their legendary achievement.
- Haunted Hotel San Diego. Competing with many tourist destinations in California, this attraction makes a night of fright a top destination choice by offering three realistically detailed haunts on one ticket. Fans of fear can also view scares in process by the cast members outside and an oddities collection, enjoy live music, food trucks, a boo bar, and palm readers. The attraction's hellevator stops at hotel floors to rattle souls and create memorable thrills worthy of this hotel's five-star rating for terror and thrilling entertainment.
- Spooky Woods Greensboro/High Point. If walking in a forest at night isn't scary enough, the brave souls will encounter 14 buildings in the deep woods at this attraction, each with its form of terror inside. It's especially unnerving that a soul-shaking thunderstorm with lightning, fog, and sirens warns the victims to take cover inside. Yet wherever they scramble within this 1800s abandoned town, they'll encounter zombies. There's also loads of entertainment, from ghost hunting and escape games to a corn maze and a zipline.
- Bates Motel & Haunted Attractions Philadelphia. Over three decades ago, the Bates family opened trail rides and a haunted house to save the farm. More than a generation later, their adult children have specialized in various areas to refine horror entertainment. The family and staff make almost everything IN HOUSE from the mind-blowing sets and props to the costumes and extras, like a trailer for ax throwing, escape rooms, closed coffin rides, a donut and gift shop, and a frightening frontier town haunted by hustlers and the madam.
- Nightmare on 13th Salt Lake City. International travelers and locals alike can appreciate an extraordinarily realistic and haunting scare. While it may be an illusion, the fright is real at this haunted attraction, where 13 nightmare themes are part of one journey through this mega-sized haunt. Mortals go from swamps to abandoned parks, factories, crypts, and even time travel into the past to face evil, madness, and fright that leaves many shivering and out of breath yet a burning desire to do it again.
- 13th Gate Baton Rouge. Going above and beyond is just the start of this haunted attraction. They multiply what the industry does by 100 to bring such ultra-realism that they leave no doubt legends are in the midst. These haunt makers get pure joy by scaring in their ever-expanding enormous sets where horror fans experience places such as an asylum, a graveyard, tunnels, and a pirate's ship where the cast's moves must be magic. Beyond the scaring within the Carnevil Haunted Midway, there's live music, food, merchandise, mini-escape games, and axe throwing.
America Haunts is the national association of premier haunted attractions dedicated to excellence in fear-based, sensory entertainment. Their collective annual visitors exceed more than a million people. America Haunts' members are recognized for their longevity in the industry, driven by professionalism, technical expertise, innovation, and a penchant to generate screams for fun and excitement.
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Indiana state Rep. Christopher Judy identified on leaked Oath Keepers list
Indiana House Rep. Chris Judy was among at least 23 Indiana elected officials, first responders, military or law enforcement members the Anti-Defamation League found with alleged connections to the Oath Keepers, a far-right antigovernmental militia group.
Judy, a Republican from Fort Wayne, was listed in a file IndyStar obtained that purportedly contains tens of thousands of names of Oath Keepers members, released to journalists by whistleblower group Distributed Denial of Secrets last year. The information was part of data hacked from the Oath Keepers website.
The group had ties to the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C.
On its website, the Anti-Defamation League emphasized that just because someone is included in the database doesn't mean that they actively participated in the organization, still do or fully understood the organization.
Since the initial leak, the Anti-Defamation League analyzed the data and found that the names of hundreds of U.S. law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members appeared on the membership rolls.
More:Indiana elected officials, law enforcement on leaked Oath Keepers list
Judy did not respond to an interview request through his spokesperson.
The leaked records appear to show that Judy purchased an annual membership at some point, which can be acquired by simply donating. It's unclear what year he would have done so, or how much he knew about the organization when he did.
Who else is listed on the Oath Keepers' list in Indiana?
The group often targets members of the military or law enforcement. Judy, first elected in 2014, is an Indiana National Guard veteran.
Jake Hyman, a spokesman for the Anti-Defamation League, also listed five locally elected officials in Indiana with ties to the Oath Keepers as first reported by the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. None were from Central Indiana. Perhaps the most prominent was Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who is the local county chairman, the 9th Congressional District chairman and sits on the Republican Central Committee. That county is just north of Louisville.
Ryan Stubenrauch, a spokesman for Noel said Noel had no record or email showing he was connected to or had donated to the Oath Keepers.
“I’m not now and have never been associated in any way with the Oath Keepers," Noel said in a prepared statement. "Anyone who says differently is lying."
Last year, IndyStar reported that Sen. Scott Baldwin, R-Noblesville, was among those with ties to the Oath Keepers.
At the time, Baldwin told IndyStar he made a $30 donation to the group during his unsuccessful campaign for Hamilton County sheriff in April 2010 and has had no communication or interaction with the organization since.
"They've apparently changed significantly since I spoke to one of their representatives. Listen, you're running for county sheriff, you're approached by an organization that bills themselves as a pro-Constitution and pro-Second Amendment, it makes sense to make a $30 donation," he said for that story. "I still don't really know what they are."
Baldwin was not included in the Anti-Defamation League's list of elected officials, so it's possible there are more than 23 elected officials with ties to the Oath Keepers in Indiana.
Call IndyStar reporter Kaitlin Lange at 317-432-9270 or email her at kaitlin.lange@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @kaitlin_lange.
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IndyStar sports director Jenny Green retires: 'Nothing hurts like this'
INDIANAPOLIS ‒ Jenny Green is sitting on the back porch of her Indianapolis home in a navy blue IndyStar sports polo shirt and jeans, sitting on a wicker chair where she can see chipmunks and squirrels scurrying past in the yard.
She is sitting at her Delaware Street home and, more often than not, she is staring down at her feet.
Green is humble. Praise makes her blush. She hates attention. She likes nothing better than to be behind the scenes making things happen, making things better.
That, after all, has been her life as editor extraordinaire, doing all the stuff that makes a story great, a story brilliant, and doing it with little credit. Editors don't get bylines and Green has always liked that.
Truth be told, Green doesn't want to be doing this, either. Being interviewed for a story on her retirement after an illustrious 35-year career of intense, high pressure journalism, helping to churn out newspapers in major metropolitan markets across the United States, her last 20 years at the Indianapolis Star.
Green, 58, retired from her role as IndyStar’s sports director Sept. 1 due to health issues.
Five days later, she is reluctantly telling her story, one of a humble upbringing that shaped her into a woman who, by 23, was the news director at her first paper. Who, by 28, was third in charge at the Cincinnati Enquirer. And who, in her early 30s, was leading the Broward County edition of the Miami Herald.
Green never got the chance to not be in charge. Everywhere she went, people saw something in her, something that said this woman needs to be a leader. Green had a gentle, calming spirit across the newsroom, IndyStar executive editor Bro Krift said.
“She earned her peers’ respect because of her dedication to the craft as well as her devotion to those she worked beside," Krift wrote in an email announcing Green's retirement. "She cared about you and me and everyone who came into this newsroom."
Green's departure from journalism leaves behind a portfolio that brought readers some of the biggest stories to make headlines in the U.S.
The first Black president, Barack Obama, in 2008. The tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, that changed the landscape of America. The contentious "hanging chad" 2000 election between George Bush and Al Gore in Broward County. Elian Gonzalez, the 5-year-old boy found on Thanksgiving Day 1999 off the coast of Florida clinging to an innertube as his mother died trying to bring her family to the U.S. from Cuba.
In Indianapolis, Green was there for Andrew Luck's abrupt retirement in 2019, the Pacers-Pistons brawl in 2004, the Hamilton Avenue murders that left three children and four adults dead in an Indianapolis home. And she was there in 2006 for the accident that killed five Taylor University students and ended in the mistaken identification of two victims.
Green was there, too, for Qudrat Wardak, the baby with a bad heart who came to Indianapolis from a squalid Afghan refugee camp. He received his new heart in February 2005, a beacon of joy and hope, then he died three months later.
Jenny Morlan will never forget that little boy’s death because of the devastation, but also because of Green’s heart and compassion.
Green was IndyStar’s front page editor that night in 2005, when she was called over by another editor in the newsroom and told Qudrat had died. Green walked back to her desk, sat down and cried.
"She could barely get out the words, 'Qudrat died,’” said Morlan, a former IndyStar editor who sat across from Green in the newsroom. “I will never forget that, how much she cared about the people her newspaper wrote about.”
And how much she cared about the people in the newsroom. Green would never ask anyone to do anything she wouldn't do herself.
Morlan says if a newsroom were a restaurant and, to run smoothly, that restaurant needed the dishes washed, Green would wash the dishes.
As big stories broke, Green would not only edit but pitch in to write sidebars and stories, never putting her byline on them. Just writing to make things better.
Green loved journalism. She still loves journalism.
“If I could have stayed,” Green said from her home last week. “I would have.”
'She had this presence'
Green is the daughter of artists, a father and mother who sometimes were starving artists. She was a kid in Kansas who, one winter, lived in a tiny one-room studio no bigger than a sun porch with her parents and two brothers. She was a young girl who, in that brutal winter, trudged into the dark, frigid snow to use the outhouse.
She was a student who qualified for free school lunches until her mom, Donna Barker, realized that the kids who got free lunches had different colored cards than the children whose families paid for lunch.
Donna and Ed Barker sent in the money to make sure Green and her two brothers had the cards that would keep other kids from teasing them.
As a young girl, Green tagged along with her parents as they drove from city to city for art shows, her mom a sculptor and her dad a potter.
Her dad, Ed Barker, always said: "It's no way to make a living, but it's a great life."
Green didn't dream of being a journalist. That wasn’t something a young girl living in remote Kansas in the 1970s dreamed of. But after graduating from high school, Green went to the University of Kansas, where she enrolled in a copy editing class, and loved it. Then she enrolled in more journalism classes and loved those even more.
She started working for the university’s newspaper and knew this would be her career. When she graduated college, Green didn’t have to search for a job. Her first professor took care of that.
“He fell for Jenny,” said her husband, Ted Green. “He saw something there.”
Green was hired as a copy editor at the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. But soon, the newspaper saw what her professor had seen. At 23, she was named the paper’s news editor.
Fifteen months later, Green landed a spot at the Cincinnati Enquirer as a copy editor then wire editor, then assistant news editor. And then she became news editor, third in charge at the paper.
That’s when Ted Green met his future wife.
Ted Green was working in Boca Raton and had been out in the sun playing beach volleyball. He was interviewing for the Enquirer’s sports copy desk in the early 1990s. He went to a news meeting surrounded by people, mostly in their 40s and 50s, mostly men.
“And at the far end was this beautiful, 28-year-old news editor, I mean striking,” Ted Green said. When he was introduced at that meeting, Green called him “Tan Ted.” He was hooked.
He watched Green go around the table asking what stories were coming the next day, local, national, what would run on the front page. “Man, she was leading this meeting, a woman in her 20s,” Ted Green said. “She had this presence.”
When he was hired by the Enquirer, Ted Green continued to watch in awe this young woman who, virtually, ran the newsroom. At night, the journalists would go out to the bar after work. Green and Ted ended up at the same bar on more than one occasion. They fell in love and were married in 1994.
Two years later, both got impressive job offers and “Tan Ted” and Green were headed toward the sun.
'You want to make her proud of you'
In the spring of 1996, the Greens made a new home in Florida working for the Miami Herald. They lived in Hollywood, close to where Green headed the copy desk of the Broward County edition of the newspaper. Ted Green worked in the main newsroom as an assistant sports editor.
Green’s passion to give readers her best, her newsroom’s best, went to new levels.
When a hurricane ended in tragedy in Broward County, a family electrocuted as they tried to save one another walking into waters with downed lines, as people drove off into canals thinking they were on the road, Green and colleague Mary Byrne wanted to make sure those deaths weren't buried.
They wanted to be sure they were on the front page of the Broward County edition. Green and Byrne drove down I-95, fighting flooding, and pulled into a parking garage by the Miami Herald's main office. They rolled up their jeans and waded into the newsroom.
And they changed the front page of the Broward edition.
"They were so concerned that the Broward news get that coverage, they risked a lot," said Ted Green. "They did this on their own. That was their commitment to their readers."
Paul Anger was there for all of that. He hired Green at the Miami Herald and watched as Green led a copy desk in a Broward newsroom of 100 people.
"She was one of the most calm, pragmatic, organized editors that I had ever worked with," said Anger. "I remember thinking that she is unusual in this business. There isn't a lot of drama; there isn't a lot of hand wringing."
Green never needed to raise her voice. Though, she said there was one night in Cincinnati that she yelled across the newsroom when a reporter hadn't closed a file and deadlines were looming.
"So I did that once," Green said, laughing. "One time."
But mostly, Green never yelled. She didn't have to. "People wanted to do well not just for themselves but for her," said Anger. "You wanted to make her proud of you."
Green was brilliant and unbelievably competent, said Rick Hirsch, who led the Broward County office during Green's tenure and is now the senior editor for talent development at McClatchy.
"In some ways, she was too nice to be a journalist," he said. "She was really kind and level-headed and had great news judgment. She was really just a consummate pro and a delight and had a sense of humor and didn't take herself too seriously. When you put all that together, how many journalists do you know that check all those boxes?"
Green shined at the Herald and so did Ted Green. Soon, both got dream job offers ‒ Green to be national editor of USA Today and Ted Green to be assistant sports editor at the Washington Post. It was perfect. It would have been perfect, but Green was pregnant with twin girls. They didn’t want to put undue stress on her pregnancy.
After her daughters were born, Green got another call, this time from the Indianapolis Star. The paper wanted her. She and Ted agreed the Midwest would be a great place to raise their children.
They packed up 6-month-old Anna and Dylan, three cats and their life in a U-Haul and towed a station wagon to Indianapolis. Green went on to rise through the ranks of the IndyStar.
"It's really not surprising to me at all that she has succeeded so well being in Indy," said Anger. "What she's done there, you could really see it coming."
'The heart of the Star for 20 years'
For the past 20 years at the Indianapolis Star, Green has been a part of every aspect of the newsroom. And she has done it modestly, compassionately, earning the respect of all who cross her path.
"I’ve never seen her angry or say an unkind word about anyone," said Kim Mitchell, administrative manager, news operations. "(She is) quick to offer help with the most mundane things. She is humble, soft spoken and will give you the last $20 in her wallet. Then will ask if you need more money."
After Green's retirement was announced, IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel wrote an email to the newsroom.
"If you’ve never worked with Jenny, you’d have no idea how wonderful she is because she won’t tell you or even carry herself in a way that suggests she’s special," he wrote. "She is special. Her manner is just one reason. Her brilliance as a word editor is another. Her gentle form of leadership is another. Jenny is the best sports editor I’ve ever worked for, and there have been many, and she’s the best by a wide margin … nothing hurts like this."
Universally respected, that's how Morlan describes Green, "respected by the highest boss and by the intern in the newsroom."
"She would accomplish more just by staying still," said Ted Green. "And she also inspired incredible confidence in all of the editors and all of the writers. I think she has been the heart of the Star for 20 years."
The heart that no one ever heard beating.
"I’ve never worked with anyone less interested in credit than Jenny," said Nat Newell, deputy sports editor, who is IndyStar's interim sports director. "So it can be hard to understand how big a part of our success she was."
But more than the successes, more than anything, was Green's leadership style.
“Here’s the thing that I remember about Jenny and it's more of a feeling than a series of anecdotes," said Anger. "You know what they say? You don't remember everything about somebody, but you remember how they made you feel. She made you feel special."
Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. Reach her via email: dbenbow@indystar.com.
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PERTH, Australia (AP) — A man who may have been keeping a wild kangaroo as a pet was killed by the animal in southwest Australia, police said Tuesday. It was reportedly the first fatal attack by a kangaroo in Australia since 1936.
A relative found the 77-year-old man with “serious injuries” on his property Sunday in semirural Redmond, 400 kilometers (250 miles) southeast of the Western Australia state capital Perth.
It was believed he had been attacked earlier in the day by the kangaroo, which police shot dead because it was preventing paramedics from reaching the injured man, police said.
“The kangaroo was posing an ongoing threat to emergency responders,” the statement said.
The man died at the scene. Police are preparing a report for a coroner who will record an official cause to death.
Police believe the victim had been keeping the wild kangaroo as a pet.
There are legal restrictions on keeping Australian native fauna as pets, but the police media office said Tuesday they had no information to make public regarding whether the victim had a permit.
Tanya Irwin, who cares for macropods at the Native Animal Rescue service in Perth, said authorities rarely issue permits to keep kangaroos in Western Australia.
“This looks like it was an adult male and they become quite aggressive and they don’t do well in captivity,” Irwin said.
“We don’t know what the situation was; If he was in pain or why he was being kept in captivity and unfortunately … they’re not a cute animal, they’re a wild animal,” Irwin added.
Irwin said her rescue center always rehabilitates native animals with the aim of returning them to the wild, particularly kangaroos.
“You do need a special permit to be able to do that. I don’t believe they really give them out very often unless you’re a wildlife center with trained people who know what they’re doing,” she said.
Western gray kangaroos are common in Australia’s southwest. They can weigh up to 54 kilograms (119 pounds) and stand 1.3 meters (4 feet 3 inches) tall.
The males can be aggressive and fight people with the same techniques as they use with each other. They use their short upper limbs to grapple with their opponent, use their muscular tails to take their body weight, then lash out with both their powerful clawed hind legs.
In 1936, William Cruickshank, 38, died in a hospital in Hillston in New South Wales state on the Australian east coast months after he’d been attacked by a kangaroo.
Cruickshank suffered extensive head injuries including a broken jaw as he attempted to rescue his two dogs from a large kangaroo, The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported at the time.
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When Liz Truss took power last week in London, she became the United Kingdom's fourth prime minister in six years. In Israel, voters are about to hold their fifth election in less than four years.
And in the U.S., many Americans still refuse to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election, prompting President Biden to recently warn that "equality and democracy are under assault."
All over the world, democracy seems to be experiencing indigestion.
What does the research tell us?
First, the bad news.
A raft of reports in recent years have documented democracy in decline around the world and the U.S. Here's just a small selection:
"Major democracies turned inward [in 2020], contributing to the 15th consecutive year of decline in global freedom, according to Freedom in the World 2021," Freedom House reported.
The figures from Our World in Data paint a graphic picture.
"The number of democracies in the world reached an all-time high in 2012, with 97 electoral democracies. A decade on, their number has fallen to 89 countries," it reported this month.
What is going on?
Democracies are embattled both by internal factors and external shocks, says Moisés Naím, a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
"Democracies are having a very hard time fulfilling the dreams, expectations and needs of the population," he said. "And then they have to cope with external shocks that change things dramatically. What we're seeing with inflation, for example, or of course, climate change, terrorism."
Naím adds Italy and Brazil alongside Israel, the U.S. and the U.K. as countries currently grappling with this situation.
"Italy is going to have an election very soon, and a candidate that has its origins in the fascist movement is likely to win," he said. "The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has said he's questioning the system, and he probably wouldn't leave the government if he loses the election."
The modern playbook
In many of these countries, we see larger-than-life figureheads at the center of the drama.
There's Boris Johnson in the U.K., Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, Donald Trump in the U.S. and Bolsonaro in Brazil.
Naím said there was a connection between that kind of reality TV style-leader and political instability in a democracy.
"They all are victims of the expectations they cannot fulfill by traditional methods," he said. "They have become populists in terms of stoking divisions that the country has."
"Trying to divide and conquer becomes a requirement to survive in politics. Then fueling polarization and the wedges and amplifying and multiplying the wedges that fragment society."
This view is echoed by Shawn Rosenberg — a professor of political science and psychology at UC Irvine — who warns that opportunistic leaders can strike because liberal democratic politics is complicated.
"Populist alternatives offer a vision that is much simpler," he told Salon. "All that populism demands is a simple story of cause and effect. All one needs to do is act: Authoritarian power is the solution."
What needs to change
In his widely covered speech in Philadelphia at the beginning of the month, Biden warned that democracy was under assault, and he took particular aim at Donald Trump and election deniers.
"Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic," Biden said.
"But while the threat to American democracy is real, I want to say as clearly as we can: We are not powerless in the face of these threats. We are not bystanders in this ongoing attack on democracy."
On this last point, Naím agrees. And if people really want to protect democracy, then they need to take ownership, he said.
"Citizens need to start thinking that democracy is not cheap in terms of real time and commitment and engagement," he said. "Voting every four years may not be enough. They need to strengthen their ability to detect charlatans and lies and populist behaviors. Citizens need to be more citizens and just less of the dwellers of a country."
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 17, 2018 to June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in ENOB:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Enochian BioSciences, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) 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 THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Enochian you have until September 26, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Enochian securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the ENOB lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/enochian-biosciences-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31566&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
535 Fifth Avenue
4th Floor
New York City, NY 10017
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
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Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V allows for a variety of RISC-V cores and other IP to be instantiated on FPGA platforms, with the ability to run industry-leading operating systems and toolchains within a unified IDE. By providing a common environment for accessing RISC-V and peripheral IP, Intel is enabling SoC architects and system designers to assemble and test different IP combinations in a single environment.
The launch of the Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V program is an attestation of the commitment to RISC-V from the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, and it serves as tangible evidence of what has been expected to happen: the RISC-V ecosystem is maturing rapidly, and Codasip is recognized a key player of that ecosystem.
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America Haunts Honors Attractions that have Achieved Legendary Status
DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It takes courage to leap into most businesses, but it takes a fearless, burning drive to make a business of scaring the bejeebers out of people. Haunted attractions are only open for two months, requiring the rest of the year to assess new technology and trends and make updates before the following season.
While over 1,200 haunted attractions exist throughout the United States, few have mastered ultra-realistic, immersive scare entertainment. Some behemoths in the industry have set the bar so high that others may never achieve the standards these haunts are creating - blurring reality and putting them in another stratosphere.
There are some similarities among the elite in the haunted universe of attractions that America Haunts has recognized as Legendary. These attractions have visionaries with ingenuity and grit to make their immersive creations in-house, and it would be challenging to replicate given the broad talents necessary in technology, mechanical and electrical engineering, construction, and costume and mask development.
The haunt industry titans are capable of entertaining thousands on a single night. Additionally, these attractions have become destination locations with a festival-like atmosphere and where it's easy to make a night of the visit. And despite the darkness, legendary haunts follow the best safety, security, training, and scare entertainment practices.
America Haunts honors five haunted attractions in America for their legendary achievement.
- Haunted Hotel San Diego. Competing with many tourist destinations in California, this attraction makes a night of fright a top destination choice by offering three realistically detailed haunts on one ticket. Fans of fear can also view scares in process by the cast members outside and an oddities collection, enjoy live music, food trucks, a boo bar, and palm readers. The attraction's hellevator stops at hotel floors to rattle souls and create memorable thrills worthy of this hotel's five-star rating for terror and thrilling entertainment.
- Spooky Woods Greensboro/High Point. If walking in a forest at night isn't scary enough, the brave souls will encounter 14 buildings in the deep woods at this attraction, each with its form of terror inside. It's especially unnerving that a soul-shaking thunderstorm with lightning, fog, and sirens warns the victims to take cover inside. Yet wherever they scramble within this 1800s abandoned town, they'll encounter zombies. There's also loads of entertainment, from ghost hunting and escape games to a corn maze and a zipline.
- Bates Motel & Haunted Attractions Philadelphia. Over three decades ago, the Bates family opened trail rides and a haunted house to save the farm. More than a generation later, their adult children have specialized in various areas to refine horror entertainment. The family and staff make almost everything IN HOUSE from the mind-blowing sets and props to the costumes and extras, like a trailer for ax throwing, escape rooms, closed coffin rides, a donut and gift shop, and a frightening frontier town haunted by hustlers and the madam.
- Nightmare on 13th Salt Lake City. International travelers and locals alike can appreciate an extraordinarily realistic and haunting scare. While it may be an illusion, the fright is real at this haunted attraction, where 13 nightmare themes are part of one journey through this mega-sized haunt. Mortals go from swamps to abandoned parks, factories, crypts, and even time travel into the past to face evil, madness, and fright that leaves many shivering and out of breath yet a burning desire to do it again.
- 13th Gate Baton Rouge. Going above and beyond is just the start of this haunted attraction. They multiply what the industry does by 100 to bring such ultra-realism that they leave no doubt legends are in the midst. These haunt makers get pure joy by scaring in their ever-expanding enormous sets where horror fans experience places such as an asylum, a graveyard, tunnels, and a pirate's ship where the cast's moves must be magic. Beyond the scaring within the Carnevil Haunted Midway, there's live music, food, merchandise, mini-escape games, and axe throwing.
America Haunts is the national association of premier haunted attractions dedicated to excellence in fear-based, sensory entertainment. Their collective annual visitors exceed more than a million people. America Haunts' members are recognized for their longevity in the industry, driven by professionalism, technical expertise, innovation, and a penchant to generate screams for fun and excitement.
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Cumulative Donation Exceeds $1.8 Million to Support Breast Cancer Research
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weichert Family of Companies successfully raised $150,000 during its 22nd Annual Charity Outing to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS) and breast cancer research. Proceeds from the event bring the grand total that Weichert has raised for the ACS and breast cancer research to a remarkable $1.887 million since the annual fundraiser began in 2001.
"We were thrilled to return to top form this year, with participation and generous monetary support from our Weichert friends, family, colleagues and sponsors," said charity committee chairperson Joe McDonald, a regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors. "Thanks go out to all our residential sales offices across multiple states who contributed with their own community-based events, as well as all the many volunteers, sponsors and individuals who donated their time, effort and funds to make this year's Charity Outing an incredible success."
Held at the picturesque Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ, this year's outing hosted more than 250 golfers, as well as dozens of attendees who enjoyed a Member for the Day, paint-and-sip, or golf clinic packages. All participants enjoyed a buffet luncheon and three-hour cocktail reception with raffle drawings, which included a grand prize of a 70" LCD TV and dozens of silent auction items.
A powerful highlight of the Charity Outing was special guest speaker and breast cancer survivor Sylvia Ferraro, a sales associate with Weichert, Realtors' Toms River, NJ, office. Ferraro shared her personal story at the event with her husband, Robert, and daughters Ashley, Amanda and Olivia by her side. "Hearing Sylvia's inspiring story was a reminder that so many of us know someone who has been directly or indirectly impacted by breast cancer," McDonald said.
According to McDonald, the Annual Charity Outing is the embodiment of the Weichert culture, which has always been one of giving back to the community. "It's always humbling to see the extent to which the extended Weichert Community supports our charity efforts," McDonald said.
Numerous Weichert sales offices across the Northeast held supporting events throughout the summer, while 86 organizations supported the fundraiser through various forms of sponsorship.
Top sponsors included Cumberland Mutual Insurance Co.; Customers Bank; DefinedLogic; Joyce Van Lines; National General, an Allstate Company; Radian; Reindeer Logistics, LLC; Risk Strategies Corp./UNIRISC & EMS; Safeco Insurance; and Travelers. Other sponsors included Ace Relocation Systems Inc.; Arch Mortgage Insurance; Armstrong Moving Ltd.; ATSG; Centric Benefits Consulting; Chubb; Collins Brothers Moving Corp.; Essent Guaranty; Executive Class, a Division of the Beltmann Relocation Group; Fidelity National Title; Foremost Insurance; Hanover Insurance Group; Henricksen; ICC; Mackie Moving Systems/Kings Transfer; Mesirow Financial Inc.; Morgan Engineering, LLC; Morstan General Agency; Mullen & Reynolds, LLC; Optimal Blue; Peckar & Abramson, P.C.; Plymouth Rock Assurance; Prism Digital Communications; Progressive Insurance; Ribbon Home; South Street Securities; Tanium; Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co.; and Wells Fargo Funding.
Those who would still like to help support breast cancer research may send donations payable to the American Cancer Society to Weichert, Realtors, 1625 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, Attn: Laura Metro ‒ Weichert Charity Outing. Donations can also be made through Weichert's Charity Outing page.
The 23rd Annual Charity Outing will be held August 17, 2023.
For more information about Weichert, Realtors or to find your local office, visit www.weichert.com.
Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation's leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of 18 full-service real estate-related companies, Weichert provides an integrated real estate, mortgage, insurance and title settlement solution — branded as All Under One Roof ℠— to simplify the home purchase experience for buyers and sellers, in most markets. Weichert leverages its customer website, www.weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. Like other family-owned and -operated businesses, Weichert enjoys greater public trust according to several national surveys. For more information, Weichert's customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD.
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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced that Mr. Saifi Ismail, Yalla Group's President, has been named one of the region's most inspiring business leaders of 2022 by the prestigious magazine Arabian Business. This accolade acknowledges Mr. Ismail's achievements as a visionary leader who has leveraged his influence, experience and expertise to drive digital transformation in the MENA region.
"It is an immense honor to be recognized by this esteemed publication alongside such outstanding leaders," said Mr. Ismail. "I would like to sincerely thank Arabian Business for their commendation on behalf of the entire Yalla team. As the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the MENA region, we are proud of our commitment to launching products tailored to local user preferences, expanding partnerships with local channels, and working with local communities to help grow the digital economy and the Internet industry over the past six years. With our group's vision in mind, we will remain dedicated to serving MENA users' increasing online demands and assisting our stakeholders as they steer the region toward a brighter future."
Arabian Business is the Middle East region's premier resource for informed news, features, and commentary. Its extensive output includes interviews with some of the world's leading business people, long-form features from around the Middle East and respected commentary on the issues of the day. Annual awards ceremonies and its high-profile Power Lists add to the brand's prestige, forward-thinking approach and reputation for integrity, helping Arabian Business sustain a loyal following across all its platforms.
About Yalla Group Limited
Yalla Group Limited is the largest voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company has expanded its content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users' evolving online social networking and entertainment needs. The ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users; Waha, a social networking product designed for the metaverse; and games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in the region. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA, having launched Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with its users. In addition, through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core game distribution in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring exciting new content to its users.
For more information, please visit: https://ir.yallagroup.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 17, 2018 to June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in ENOB:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Enochian BioSciences, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) 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 THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Enochian you have until September 26, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Enochian securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the ENOB lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/enochian-biosciences-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31566&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
535 Fifth Avenue
4th Floor
New York City, NY 10017
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
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Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson made a declaration in an interview at the start of training camp that the Detroit Lions would have a strong running game.
That has certainly been a yearly goal of head coaches, coordinators, position coaches and players for a number of years.
What we've learned after one game of the regular season is that the Lions have everything required to have a strong, versatile and productive running game. That showed up with 184 yards rushing in a 38-35 loss to the Eagles in the regular-season opener at Ford Field.
Among the other things we learned include the following: In his second season, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is still outperforming players taken ahead of him in the 2021 drat; young players get a chance to play for the Lions; and center Frank Ragnow lived up to a standard he feels has been set by a former Lion to play if at all possible.
We start with the run game:
There might have been some groans when quarterback Jared Goff's pass to running back D’Andre Swift on the first play of the game resulted in a one-yard loss. There were cheers - with more to come – when swift broke off a 50-yard run on second down.
It was a sign of what was to come. Swift ran for 144 yards and a TD. Running back Jamaal Williams added 28 yards and two TDs. Goff, not known for his running, chipped in a 10-yard run.
The next test will come Sunday against Washington as the Lions attempt to even their won-loss record at 1-1. Head coach Dan Campbell feels good about how the Lions have put together a good offensive line.
It starts up front.
"We have a lot of faith in the o-line," he said. "It all stars there. To have a good running game, a lot of different things have to work for you.
"One is the o-line. Two is obviously Goff, getting us in the right play the right checks depending on what we have. And then obviously the running backs.
"The running backs have to be able to finish those thing off. They have to have vision. They have to be able to make people miss. The extra yards are up to you. And lastly receivers blocking downfield, which we have. Those guys showed up.
"Across the board to a man, I thought those receivers did a good job on the perimeter. That's what gets you the explosive runs.
"It goes without saying, Swift is special. We know that. He's the one, He's kind of the secret sauce there. He can turn routine plays into explosive plays that will hurt you."
Keeping score for St. Brown: We probably don't have to do that for St. Brown because we know from experience that he knows the name and draft position of every receiver drafted before the Lions took him in the fourth round last year.
It wouldn't be a surprise if St. Brown compared his performance Sunday to what DeVonta Smith accomplished for the Eagles. Drafted 10th overall in 2021, Smith played 76 of the Eagles' 77 offensive snaps and was targeted four times without a reception.
St. Brown had four targets and two receptions in the first half alone. He was more active in the second half, with eight targets, six catches and one TD. For the game, St. Brown had 12 targets, eight catches and one TD.
Rookie play time: GM Brad Holmes and Campbell draft players for a reason – to play them as soon as they're ready to fill a spot.
It was evident in Sunday's game that draft position – high or low – isn't part of the equation.
Defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson, drafted in the first round and second overall, started and played 69 of the 77 defensive snaps, plus six on special teams.
Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, drafted in the sixth round and 188 overall, started and played 46 snaps on defense plus 17 on special teams.
Hutchinson was credited with one assisted tackle. Rodriguez had four solo tackles, two assisted tackles and one tackle for loss.
Standard set: Toward the end of the 2020 season, which proved to be his last as a Lion, Matthew Stafford was asked in a postgame interview why he continued to play with injuries when the Lions were out of playoff contention.
He answered that it was Sunday, and he was the quarterback of the Detroit Lions, and if teammates were playing over injuries then he should do the same as an example to those teammates.
That comment did not fall on deaf ears in the locker room. Ragnow played Sunday after his status had been in doubt because of a groin injury sustained in practice last week.
When he spoke to the media late in the week, Ragnow made reference to Stafford's comments, saying they made an impression on him. Ragnow played all 69 offensive snaps, as did all five starters on the offensive line.
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Alabama is readying an untried method of execution to carry out its death sentences – nitrogen hypoxia.
The state approved the method in 2018, but it has not yet been used or tested.
The man awaiting a Sep. 22 execution, Alan Eugene Miller, was convicted of killing three men in a workplace shooting in 1999. He said he opted for nitrogen hypoxia instead of lethal injection due to a fear of needles, but corrections officers lost his paperwork.
While the Alabama attorney general's office found no evidence of that, Miller could receive death by nitrogen hypoxia if a judge blocks the use of lethal injection.
What is nitrogen hypoxia?
Hypoxia is when there is not a sufficient amount of oxygen in the tissues for the body to perform its regular functions. It is different from hypoxemia, which occurs when there is low oxygen in the blood.
Nitrogen hypoxia is a form of inert gas asphyxiation. Nitrogen is safe to breathe – it makes up 78% of what we inhale – but only when mixed with suitable amounts of oxygen.
Inert gas asphyxiation uses gasses that are not typically poisonous, such as nitrogen, methane or helium, as a diluting agent for atmospheric gasses. This then reduces oxygen concentration to fatally low amounts, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
Once oxygen levels fall below 16%, breathing becomes difficult. At 4% to 6%, a person can enter a coma in as little as 40 seconds.
There are concerns about the method
Oklahoma and Mississippi are the two other states that have authorized the method. Russell Bucklew, a man incarcerated in Missouri tried to get approved for nitrogen hypoxia, but was denied in a lawsuit that went to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bucklew was initially scheduled for execution in 2014, but sued the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections asking for the use of nitrogen hypoxia instead of lethal injection due to a medical condition he had.
In the opinion of the Court, Justice Neil Gorsuch denied the request, saying that nitrogen hypoxia had been untested and Missouri could not properly prepare it.
Bucklew's proposal should have included how the nitrogen gas should be administered, in what amounts, how long it would take to work and how to keep the execution team safe, he said.
The Court also ruled there was no evidence to support Bucklew's claim that hypoxia would be less painful. He was executed in 2019 by lethal injection.
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2022 RI Primary Live: Polls open in Democrat and Republican races
Rhode Island is one of three states to hold its primaries today. These are the final three primaries before the mid-term elections in November.
The nation's eyes are on the Second Congressional District, where Republicans have hopes for an upset in the election for a House seat now held by U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, who is retiring after 11 terms representing Democratic-leaning Rhode Island.
The other major race on the Democratic primary ballot
Rhode Island Primary Voter Guide:Everything you need know to about the candidates
When do polls open
Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in every city and town except New Shoreham, where poll hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What’s on my ballot
You can view a sample ballot by entering your address in the secretary of state's Voter Information Center at https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/PollingPlaces?ActiveFlag=2
Tuesday is Primary Day for 712,945 active registered voters in Rhode Island
A total of 712,945 active voters are eligible to cast ballots in Tuesdays statewide primaries, according to the secretary of state's voter information data.
Of those, nearly 4%, or 27,986, had already cast ballots as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, using either mail ballots or early in-person voting, according to the secretary's voter turnout tracker.
Democrats have contested primaries for four of the five statewide general officers — governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and general treasurer — and in Congressional District 2.
Republicans have primaries for governor and lieutenant governor.
There are also more than 40 Democratic primaries and four Republican primaries for general assembly seats, plus contests for local offices across the state.
Voters who are registered with a party are only allowed to vote in that party's primary, while unaffiliated voters can choose Democratic or Republican at the polls, but can only vote in one.
Polls open everywhere at 7 a.m., except on Block Island, where they open at 9 a.m. All polls close at 8 p.m.
While Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 200,000 voters — 290,805 to 97,879 — the largest voting bloc statewide by party affiliation is unaffiliated voters, often called independents. That group, numbering 324,261, makes up 45% of the electorate.
In just 10 communities do Democrats outnumber independents, including four where more than half the voters are Democrats: Providence — at 62% the most Democratic community in the state; Central Falls; Pawtucket; and North Providence.
Republicans do not outnumber independents in any community, but the GOP is ahead of Democrats in three rural communities clustered on or near the Connecticut border in Western Rhode Island: Foster, Scituate and West Greenwich, a town in which there are 11 more Republicans than Democrats.
But those three communities have a fierce independent streak, with more than half of registered voters — 53% to 55% — not declaring allegiance to a party. Nearby Glocester is the most independent in the state, at 56%.
And those three towns combined have fewer Republicans, 4,127, than the town of Tiverton has Democrats, .4,171.
The community leading the early voting turnout as of noon Monday was Jamestown, where 9.4% of active voters had already cast ballots.
Rounding out the Top 5 were: Portsmouth, 6.9%; South Kingstown, 6.6%; East Providence, 5.7%; and Narragansett, 5.5%.
The early turnout in the state's four largest cities was: Providence, 4.8%; Cranston, 3.5%; Warwick, 4.0%; and Pawtucket, 2.6%.
The lowest early turnout in the state was Woonsocket, 1.3%.
Active voters are those who have voted recently and are not marked for removal from the voter rolls if they don't vote soon. Inactive are still eligible to vote in Tuesday's primaries. Their numbers were not immediately available.
- Paul Parker
When are polls open?
The Rhode Island state primary is Sept. 13. However, early voting is available.
Polls will open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in every city and town except New Shoreham, where poll hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters can look up their designated polling station — and, as Election Day draws closer, view sample ballots — by logging into the Voter Information Center: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/
More:Rhode Island Primary Voting Guide: Everything you need to know to get your ballot
Here's a primer on the important statewide primary races and the candidates vying for your vote
The 2022 race for RI's Governor:
Democrats face a crowded gubernatorial field going into the September 13th primary. Five candidates vie for the chance to go against the presumptive Republican nominee, Ashley Kalus in November's general election.
Luis Daniel Muñoz: From Central Falls to the governor's race, Luis Daniel Muñoz is used to being the underdog
Matt Brown:In bid for governor, Democrat Matt Brown says voters are looking for something different
Nellie Gorbea:In her campaign for governor, Nellie Gorbea bills herself as the underestimated candidate
Helena Foulkes: How Helena Foulkes hopes to go from corporate CVS office, to RI Governor
Dan McKee: In his bid for reelection, Governor Dan McKee leans on accomplishments and allies
Ashley Kalus: 'Outsider' Ashley Kalus launches GOP campaign for RI governor
Race to replace Jim Langevin for Congressional District 2 seat
If you’re just tuning in, a quick recap: Back in February, Jim Langevin unexpectedly announced that he would not seek reelection. It briefly felt like every politician who’d ever set foot in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers the western half of the state, was floating the idea of running for the open seat. The field as since narrowed to five candidates.
- Seth Magaziner
- David Segal
- Omar Bah
- Sarah Morgenthau
- Joy Fox
Until recently, Spencer Dickinson, a former lawmaker with conservative views, was also in the race. His friend John Carlevale said on Tuesday that Dickinson was experiencing serious health issues and was "suspending the active part of his campaign."
Whichever Democrat comes out ahead in the September 13th primary will likely square off against Republican candidate and former Cranston Mayor, Allan Fung.
Can RI Democrats hold 2nd District seat? Five contenders make their case to primary voters
Where Democrats in RI's 2nd District race stand: On housing, health care, Green New Deal
More:RI GOP trying to make sure Allan Fung faces no primary contest
Allan Fung's prescription for Congress? Make Washington more like Cranston
The race for Lt. Governor:
The lieutenant governor does not have many constitutional duties.
The lieutenant governor chairs four boards: the Long Term Care Coordinating Council, the Alzheimer's State Plan Executive Board, the Emergency Management Advisory Council and the Small Business Advocacy Council.
The office's most important role came to the fore in March 2021, when Gov. Gina Raimondo resigned after being confirmed by the Senate as U.S. commerce secretary and McKee was sworn in to replace her.
Running for Lt. Governor are Sabina Matos and Cynthia Mendes, running together with their gubernatorial counterparts, Gov. Dan McKee for Matos and Matt Brown for Mendes, while Deborah Ruggiero is running alone.
They will face either Republicans, Aaron Guckian or Paul Pence in the general election
Lt. Governor Candidate Profiles:Heres's where the three democrats running stand on issues
RI's Republican Lt. Governor candidates:Former Carcieri aide Aaron Guckian jumps into GOP race for lieutenant governor
The race for RI General Treasurer:
The state general treasurer is responsible for managing the state's financial accounts and, perhaps most prominently, oversees the state employee retirement system, which includes some municipal employees, and is manages the $10 billion investment fund that pays those pensions.
The treasurer runs the Crime Victim Compensation Program, which reimburses people for certain expenses in coping with a crime, and in returning millions in "unclaimed property," such as money in dormant bank and business accounts.
The treasurer also can influence policy in areas such as school construction, housing, student loans and infrastructure improvements as a member of several state boards dealing with those areas.
The two Democratic candidates are:
- James Diossa
- Stefan Pryor
The winner will square off against Republican James Lathrop, North Kingstown's finance director in the November General election.
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SAINT GALLEN, Switzerland and PARIS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eligo Bioscience, a gene editing company, and Kantonsspital St. Gallen, one of Switzerland's leading hospitals, announced today their strategic alliance to develop a gene editing therapy for inflammatory cardiac diseases induced by bacterial mimicry. The collaboration builds on the foundational research conducted by Prof. Dr. Burkhard Ludewig and colleagues and published in Science (Gil-Cruz, et al, 2019), and leverages Eligo's proprietary technology for in vivo gene editing of the microbiome.
The Ludewig group demonstrated that a specific bacterial peptide mimics a human peptide and induces a pathogenic T cell response, which plays a key aggravating role in acute myocarditis and its often life-long debilitating sequelae. When the bacterial peptide mimic was eliminated in a preclinical mouse model, the acute myocarditis induced was effectively ablated, opening a valuable and potentially disease-modifying approach to treating this patient population. Indeed, symptomatic treatments are currently the only therapeutic options available to acute myocarditis patients, a significant proportion of whom develop severe sequelae, including cardiomyopathy.
Eligo's proprietary in vivo gene editing technology has the potential to precisely modify genes from resident bacteria encoding disease-driving peptide mimics, rendering these peptides non- immunogenic and thereby eliminating an important disease-aggravating factor. This approach can uniquely address key unmet needs in microbiome-related diseases by removing bacterial triggers of disease while maintaining commensal bacteria that are essential to our health.
The alliance between Eligo Bioscience and Kantonsspital St. Gallen will accelerate the development of novel therapies for inflammatory cardiac diseases by combining Kantonsspital St. Gallen's deep disease and patient insights and access to key patient samples, data and animal models, with Eligo's unique gene editing platform. Eligo's platform technology is powered to specifically deliver base-editing enzymes only to those resident bacteria that harbor peptide mimics using proprietary delivery particles. Eligo Bioscience owns the first patents covering in situ base editing of the microbiome as well as a broad patent portfolio to support its platform technology, including the use of CRISPR to kill bacteria.
"With this strategic collaboration with Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Eligo further consolidates its leadership in the field of microbiome gene editing and applies its unique platform to address the underlying cause of inflammatory cardiac diseases, for which to date only symptomatic treatments are available," said Dr. Xavier Duportet, Chief Executive Officer of Eligo Bioscience. "We are delighted to partner with leaders in the field of bacterial mimicry to advance first-in-class and valuable therapeutic approaches."
"This alliance with Eligo Bioscience is an important milestone for the research at our hospital as it will lead to the therapeutic application of our foundational discoveries in patients with high unmet need," said Prof. Dr. Burkhard Ludewig, Head of the Institute of Immunobiology and the Medical Research Center at Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
About Kantonsspital St. Gallen
The Kantonsspital St. Gallen is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland and serves as the major tertiary referral center for Eastern Switzerland. More than 6,000 employees at the Kantonsspital St. Gallen strive to deliver high-level care and treatment according to evidence-based standards. The first-class medical services are complemented and supported by strong basic, translational and clinical research to provide patients with access to validated interventions and novel treatments.
About Eligo
Eligo Bioscience is the world leader in microbiome gene editing therapy and is advancing a highly differentiated pipeline of precision medicines to address unmet medical needs in inflammation, autoimmunity and oncology caused by the expression of specific deleterious bacterial genes by our microbiome.
Eligo was founded by scientists from The Rockefeller University, where CRISPR-based antimicrobials were invented, and by scientists from MIT. Eligo was named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2017. Eligo has received venture capital funding from Khosla Ventures and Seventure Partners, and non-dilutive funding from GlaxoSmithKline, the European Commission, CARB-X, and Bpifrance.
Contact: Xavier Duportet, xavier.duportet@eligo-bioscience.com
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Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup provides protection against evolving cyberthreats like ransomware, and is now transactable in Azure Marketplace
Highlights:
- Barracuda grew its Data Protection new business sales by 30% year-over-year at the end of Q2FY23, significantly boosted by the growth in its Cloud-to-Cloud Backup SaaS product line that protects data stored in Microsoft 365.
- Barracuda Data Protection solutions achieved impressive growth in international markets with sales growth of 75% year-over-year at the end of Q2FY23.
- Barracuda has grown its Data Protection customer base to more than 40,000 organizations and protects their data in the cloud.
CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Secured.22 Conference -- Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, today announced product milestones and strong business growth for its data protection business, which accelerated due to the increasing need for secure backup driven by ransomware and other cyberthreats.
Through cloud-first innovations Barracuda grew its Data Protection new business sales by 30% year-over-year at the end of Q2FY23. Barracuda Data Protection solutions achieved impressive sales growth in international markets with new business sales up 75% year-over-year at the end of Q2FY23. Barracuda has grown its Data Protection customer base to more than 40,000 organizations and protects their data in the cloud.
Business momentum was boosted by the growth in Barracuda's Cloud-to-Cloud Backup SaaS product line that protects data stored in Microsoft 365. Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup new business sales are growing at 34% year-over-year at the end of Q2FY23, including 87% growth in international sales.
Now transactable in Azure Marketplace for customers and channel partners that want to take advantage of simplified and streamlined procurement and deployment processes, Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup delivers a fast search and restore experience for Microsoft 365 data, including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Compared to traditional backup and recovery solutions, Barracuda's cloud-native solution provides greater scale and resiliency, fast performance, and wide global coverage to protect Microsoft 365 data created in the cloud.
"We saw strong momentum across our data protection business last fiscal year and continuing into this fiscal year," said Tim Jefferson, SVP, Engineering and Product Management for Data, Networks and Application Security at Barracuda. "With the explosive increase in the usage of Microsoft 365 apps, a modern cloud-native approach is required for protection. Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is built and runs natively in the cloud, which enables fast set up, simple management, and no maintenance for Microsoft 365 apps."
Customers: Barracuda currently serves more than 40,000 data protection customers worldwide. New customers include: Mendocino Family of Companies (MFC), Belfast Metropolitan College, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Explore Learning, and more.
Industry Recognition:
- Barracuda wins overall in Data Protection category for CRN's 2022 Annual Report Card (ARC)
- Barracuda named a finalist for Best Customer Service in 2022 SC Awards U.S.
- Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup wins 2021 CRN Products of the Year
- Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup named a finalist in 2021 CRN Tech Innovator Awards
- Barracuda wins Data Protection Company of the Year at 2021 Storage Awards
Barracuda has added several innovations across its Data Protection technology. For a deep dive into these innovations see this Q&A with Barracuda Product Manager Shawn Lubahn: https://blog.barracuda.com/2022/09/13/qa-barracuda-data-protection-innovation-and-momentum/
"A massive cyber-attack had hit us overnight. Of all the infrastructure available to us in the IT team we had one working laptop: no servers, no domain controllers, nothing. It had all been corrupted by the PYSA ransomware gang," explains Myerscough College Director of IT, Ian Brown, in a Barracuda case study. "Obviously the first reaction is one of total shock and disbelief," he stated. According to the case study, "A year previously, Ian invested in Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup. Within days the college had recovered most of its key infrastructure to the point where it could begin to support staff and students once again without having to engage with the threat actors or paying any ransom."
According to Vinny Phul, Head of IT for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in a Barracuda case study, Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup more than met their needs. "It took only minutes to set up," Vinny explained. "Having a true Office 365 backup gives us additional peace of mind against the ransomware threat. Cloud-to-Cloud Backup makes it very easy to find lost files for our day-today needs."
"With a cloud-native solution, you get the benefit of scale on your backup, and your solution is fully managed. So unlike with traditional backup solutions, where you have to do capacity management and capacity planning and make sure you have enough storage, a cloud-native solution, like Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup really offers you a managed solution with virtually unlimited capacity to store your data." - Nills Franssens, Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Read the full Q&A with Nills in this blog post: http://cuda.co/43251
Read the blog post:
Barracuda Data Protection innovation and momentum: http://cuda.co/bg0913data
Find Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup in Azure Marketplace: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps?search=barracuda&page=1
Get more information about Barracuda Data Protection:
Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup product page: http://cuda.co/ccb
Barracuda Backup product page: https://www.barracuda.com/products/backup
Barracuda Secured.22 Customer Conference, happening this week September 13 and 14, is the company's annual global virtual conference for Barracuda customers. Barracuda Secured.22 is an informative event covering technical security scenarios that enable practitioners to identify, prevent, recover, and respond quickly to cyber security attacks. For more information, please visit: https://barracuda.events/secured.22/.
At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
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New Report Reveals Vision Loss a Concern for Aging Americans Surveyed, But Majority Are Unaware Age-related Macular Degeneration Is a Leading Cause of Blindness
VAUGHAN, Ontario, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today released a report of survey results from the company's first annual Visionary Report, which was designed to identify new key insights into the value Americans place on their eyesight, as well as the 'blind spots' that may exist in the understanding and awareness of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss for those over age 501 and the leading cause of blindness for the 65+ population2.
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Most notably in the report, 81% of U.S. adults surveyed would be willing to give up something else that is important - going on vacation, a million dollars, the internet, listening to music, the ability to remember people's names or another one of their senses - if it meant never losing their eyesight. Despite this clear prioritization of the ability to see, only 37% of U.S. adults 50+ surveyed know that AMD is a very real threat as a leading cause of vision loss for Americans.
"Today in the United States, an estimated 16 million Americans suffer from AMD, and this figure is expected to grow as the number of those age 65 and older continues to rise,"3-4 said Joe Gordon, president, Global Consumer, Surgical and Vision Care, Bausch + Lomb. "Bausch + Lomb is committed to addressing the eye health needs of patients, and we believe it's important to gain a better understanding of how Americans understand this condition and its potentially debilitating impact on their vision. Our hope is that this report will raise awareness, help to fill those education gaps and foster important dialogue between eye care professionals and their patients."
Key findings from the 2022 Visionary Report include:
Eyesight is a crystal clear priority across generations.
- 62% of Americans 50+ are worried about losing their eyesight as they age.
- 81% of Americans would be willing to give up one of the following if it meant never losing their eyesight: going on vacation again, a million dollars, the internet, listening to music, the ability to remember people's names or another one of their senses.
Despite this, AMD – a leading cause of vision loss – isn't in focus.
- Only 44% of Americans are concerned about developing AMD as they get older.
- Alzheimer's disease and dementia impact 11% of seniors 65+ and 82% of Americans 65+ are very/somewhat familiar with it. By contrast, AMD impacts 30% of the 65+ population and only 56% of those aged 65+ are aware of it.5
True understanding of AMD remains blurry.
- 61% of Americans aren't aware that a dilated eye exam is needed to diagnose AMD.
- 58% of Americans 50+ aren't sure if the progression of AMD is inevitable.
- Less than half of Americans are aware that vitamins/supplements may reduce the risk of progression of AMD in some patients.
Americans have a desire to see what they've been missing, learn more and take action.
- 75% of Americans who see an ophthalmologist/optometrist and have heard of AMD have never discussed it with their provider.
- 77% of this group would be interested in discussing AMD, along with its warning signs and risk factors, with their eye doctor.
"The data included in the Bausch + Lomb Visionary Report is impactful as a practicing physician as it demonstrates that many of those who are vulnerable to AMD are both unaware of the risk and are unfortunately lacking a full understanding of AMD and how it can affect their vision," said Rishi Singh, staff physician, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and president, Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South Hospitals. "It's clear that the majority of Americans who have been to the eye doctor are interested in discussing the condition, warning signs and risk factors, and these are insights my colleagues and I can use to help patients feel confident and in control of their eye health."
To read the 2022 Visionary Report, visit https://www.sightmatters.com/visionary-report.
About the Methodology Behind the Visionary Report
The Visionary Report was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Bausch + Lomb from April 14-18, 2022 among 2,073 respondents, 18 years of age and older. The sampling precision of Harris Online Polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
About AMD
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition that impacts central vision and is a leading cause of blindness in adults aged 50 and older. The eye disease impacts central vision and occurs when the macula – the part of the eye that controls sharp straight-ahead vision – is damaged over time, causing people to have difficulty seeing faces, reading, driving or doing close-up work like cooking.3 Early-stage AMD often does not present any symptoms or changes in vision, as symptoms usually appear gradually over time. This progressive condition can impact one or both eyes.3
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch + Lomb's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch + Lomb, including but not limited to its project development timelines, launches and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch + Lomb undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
References
- Source: Prevent Blindness: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Fact Sheet: https://preventblindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PBAMD_Fact-Sheet21.pdf.
- Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Website. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/resources/features/macular-degeneration.html#:~:text=AMD%20is%20a%20major%20cause,vision%20needed%20to%20see%20clearly. Accessed June 8, 2022.
- National Eye Institute Website. Retrieved from https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/age-related-macular-degeneration. Accessed June 8, 2022.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Projections. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2018/cb18-41-population-projections.html. Accessed June 8, 2022.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Chronic Conditions Prevalence State/County Table: All Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries.
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Adds New Icon to Visual Identity Underscoring Private Blockchain Technology Platform Focused on Risk Reduction, Confidentiality & Operational Efficiencies
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Symbiont, Inc. a technology pioneer solving complex global finance problems using enterprise blockchain solutions, announced today a brand refresh to underscore its fintech leadership as one of the pioneers of enterprise blockchain. The company unveiled a new visual identity introducing an icon to its logo highlighting its proprietary technology platform, which focuses on risk reduction, confidentiality, and operational efficiencies.
The brand refresh comes at a time of evolution and maturity of blockchain technology within the financial services industry overall. For Symbiont specifically, the brand refresh marks a new growth phase following the official launch of its smart-collateral product with Vanguard and State Street in December of 2021 to bring post-trade workflow automation, along with the expansion of its leadership, and an upcoming new release of its sophisticated and private Assembly platform. Symbiont's Assembly platform continues its evolution, enhancing simplicity, flexibility, stability, and overall performance to maintain its innovation status as the leading private enterprise blockchain platform for financial institutions.
Mark Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Symbiont commented, "When my Co-Founders and I created Symbiont the idea was to develop a technology company that would represent the 'symbiotic' relationship between new decentralized technology within traditional financial markets and emerging tech. Eight years later, I'm delighted that we have successfully created a distributed ledger blockchain and smart contract technology within our custom permissioned technology platform, built with the purpose of fixing traditional capital markets issues."
"Today's rollout of our new brand identity is a nod to our team and the Assembly platform we created using risk-averse, secure fintech solutions to solve complex problems for banks, asset-managers, and financial marketplaces. The Symbiont team of engineers and financial services experts have been developing solutions to solve market problems in the FX, data, post-trade, and fixed income markets, with a goal of building the common market infrastructure of the future. We are gaining traction and more than ever focused on accelerating our smart collateral product adoption to automate back-office and regulatory operations to minimize counterparty/credit risk" he added.
Silvia Davi, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Symbiont commented, "Symbiont was an early visionary within the fintech community and one of the first to use blockchain technology as a solution to replace antiquated systems and solve complex market problems. Our brand refresh emphasizes our roots while introducing a new block icon to our visual identity to underscore our focus on security, problem- solving, decentralization and connectivity. Our CEO, CTO, myself and many other Symbiont team members were a part of the electronification within financial services early on in our careers and today our mission is to introduce a new phase of market infrastructure technology solutions to reduce risk and costs in the back-office, post-trade operations."
Chuck Ocheret, Chief Technology Officer of Symbiont said, "Our brand refresh aligns with the next generation of Symbiont's Assembly platform. This is our most advanced release to date, continuing to raise the bar for innovation and technical excellence. The unique use of 'io' within the Symbiont name is meant to emphasize our computer science origins and the concept of inputs/outputs."
"We highlight the IO in the Symbiont logo in orange to represent creativity and the color gray to highlight our market sophistication. It's rewarding to be among the first fintech companies to use innovations that have defined our legacy and left an indelible mark in the industry. Symbiont has reinvented smart securities to create intelligent markets, as our corporate motto suggests, and we are excited about broadening our market adoption in the year ahead." Silvia added.
Symbiont is a leading technology company focused on solving complex global finance problems using a novel enterprise blockchain solution. An early pioneer of smart contracts and distributed ledger technologies, Symbiont's Assembly™ blockchain is the first enterprise platform developed to remove operational friction from the life cycle of financial instruments, while enabling real-time data sharing with optimal security and privacy. Founded in New York with a global footprint, Symbiont is composed of a team of capital markets experts and engineers located all over the world with the common goal of creating market efficiencies to power the next generation of financial market innovation.
To learn more about Symbiont, please visit symbiont.io or contact the team at info@symbiont.io. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Inaugural Award from the Indianapolis Prize honors conservationists early in their careers
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials from the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation, today named ten Finalists for the newly created Emerging Conservationist Award. The Winner will be awarded $50,000 to advance their work to protect species.
The Emerging Conservationist Award recognizes professional wildlife conservationists, biologists and scientists under 40 years of age working to make strides in saving animal species from extinction. The inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award Winner will be announced in April 2023 and will be recognized at the 2023 Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc. in downtown Indianapolis on Sept. 30, 2023.
"The Emerging Conservationist Award supports the next generation of conservationists who are actively making a positive difference for the future of biodiversity," said Dr. Rob Shumaker, President & CEO of the Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc. "These Finalists, along with all of the Prize honorees, share a deep commitment to protecting nature and inspiring people to care for our world."
The Indianapolis Prize recognizes the world's leading conservationists whose work provides future generations with replicable and actionable conservation practices. The Finalists of the Emerging Conservationists represent the people we can rely on to save species around the world.
The Finalists of the 2023 Emerging Conservationist Award include:
Alejandro Arteaga (Tropical Herping, Ecuador) – Alejandro Arteaga is a biologist, conservationist and wildlife photographer. Arteaga co-founded Tropical Herping, a tour agency that offers nature photography trips and tours throughout the tropics. His research is focused on tropical amphibians and reptiles. He has discovered and described 20 new species to science and raised funds to save 106 hectares of Chocó rainforest in Ecuador.
Sergio A. Balaguera-Reina, Ph.D. (University of Florida – Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, USA) – Dr. Sergio Balaguera-Reina is a conservation biologist focused on understanding the roles that crocodile species play in aquatic and coastal systems. Dr. Balaguera-Reina also develops conservation plans that provide support for other species as well as the habitats and landscapes that they inhabit.
Fanny M. Cornejo (Rainforest Partnership, USA; Yunkawasi, Peru) – Fanny Cornejo is a primatologist, anthropologist and the director of Yunkawasi, an organization that works with Amazonian and Andean communities for the conservation of threatened species through sustainable economic development and protected area management approach. Fanny is also executive director of the Rainforest Partnership in Peru, Yunkawasi's strategic partner for conservation and sustainable development activities in Peru.
Akbar John, Ph.D. (Institute of Oceanography and Maritime Studies, INOCEM; International Islamic University Malaysia, IIUM, Malaysia) – Dr. Akbar John is an Associate Professor and conservation scientist focused on advancing the science and conservation of horseshoe crabs in Southeast Asia. Dr. John is responsible for establishing a facility to track global horseshoe crab biology, which serves as a referral source for future research on horseshoe crabs.
Corinne J. Kendall, Ph.D. (North Carolina Zoo, USA) – Dr. Corinne Kendall launched the first effort to protect vultures in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. Dr. Kendall is the founder of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' African Vulture Saving Animals from Extinction program, which has developed a tool for discovering poaching and poisoning activities in real-time, based on the movements of vultures fitted with satellite tracking tags.
Arthur Bienvenu Muneza, Ph.D. (Giraffe Conservation Foundation, Africa) – Dr. Arthur Muneza is a wildlife ecologist investigating a variety of factors affecting the survival and reproduction of giraffe populations across East Africa by calculating population, mapping disease ecology, assessing sources of mortality and evaluating predatory interactions with lions.
Megan Murgatroyd, Ph.D. (HawkWatch International, USA) – Dr. Megan Murgatroyd is a conservation biologist focused on understanding and conserving the world's most understudied and threatened raptors globally. Dr. Murgatroyd investigates the impacts of land-use change on Verreaux's Eagles and implements GPS tracking to understand and predict wind turbine collision risk for Verreaux's Eagles.
Nguyen Van Thai (Save Vietnam's Wildlife, Vietnam) – Nguyen Thai is the founder of Save Vietnam's Wildlife, which works to halt the extinction and champion the recovery of threatened species in Vietnam such as the critically endangered pangolin. He established Vietnam's first anti-poaching units, which have destroyed 9,701 animal traps, dismantled 775 illegal camps, confiscated 78 guns, and arrested 558 people for poaching, leading to a significant decline in illegal activities in PúMát National Park.
Olivier Nsengimana (Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association, Rwanda) – Olivier Nsengimana is responsible for designing and implementing a conservation project to save the endangered grey-crowned crane. He established a database of illegally kept cranes in Rwanda, which led to 233 cranes being freed and 160 of those individuals being reintroduced to the wild. A licensed veterinarian, Nsengimana is the founder and director of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association, an organization working to expand research and conservation connected to endangered or threatened species in Rwanda.
Stephanie Vaz Nogueira Campos (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) – Stephanie Vaz is an entomologist dedicated to firefly conservation. She is responsible for describing dozens of firefly species and providing tools and resources to facilitate firefly identification in the Neotropics. She discovered past conservation components were not protecting firefly populations from light pollution.
The Emerging Conservationist Award – made possible through a grant from the Kobé Foundation – was created to identify and support conservationists under 40 years of age with the talent to make a significant impact on saving an animal species or group of species. The Emerging Conservationist Finalists are selected through a two-stage selection process, where a Review Committee evaluates and then narrows the application pool to 10 Finalists who are then sent to the Selection Committee to choose a Winner. The Inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award Winner will be announced in April 2023 and will then be recognized at the Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc. in downtown Indianapolis on Sept. 30, 2023.
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ABOUT THE EMERGING CONSERVATIONIST AWARD
The Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist Award – made possible through a grant from the Kobé Foundation – is a biennial award that supports conservationists under 40 years of age with the talent and drive to make a significant impact on saving an animal species or group of species.
ABOUT THE INDIANAPOLIS PRIZE
The Indianapolis Prize is a signature conservation initiative of the Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc. The Indianapolis Prize recognizes and rewards conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of an animal species or group of species. Winners receive an unrestricted $250,000 award. Remaining Finalists each receive $50,000. Since 2006, the Indianapolis Prize has administered more than $5 million in cash awards.
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New private company will focus on accelerating 3D printing innovation and global adoption of desktop 3D printing solutions
NEW YORK and UTRECHT, Netherlands, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakerBot and Ultimaker, two leaders in desktop 3D printing, today announced the completion of their merger. Under the new brand, UltiMaker, the company aims to provide easy-to-use and accessible 3D printing hardware, software, and materials for any application, driving the industry to a future state of responsible and sustainable manufacturing.
Combining both companies' products platform under one roof, UltiMaker will continue to offer a wide range of solutions to customers, with well-established brands such as the MakerBot METHOD®, MakerBot SKETCH®, and MakerBot Replicator® 3D printers, and MakerBot CloudPrint™ as well as the Ultimaker 2+ Connect, Ultimaker S3, Ultimaker S5, and Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle. In addition, the open communities, Ultimaker Cura and MakerBot Thingiverse® will continue to be managed by the new company.
The newly formed entity will invest capital to accelerate growth, drive new product innovation, further research and development, and strengthen its presence across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific through market expansions. Nadav Goshen will spearhead the new company as its CEO, while former Ultimaker CEO Jürgen von Hollen has decided to leave the business after assisting with the integration and transition plans for the new company over the coming months.
"As we begin the next chapter together as UltiMaker, we will continue to focus on developing 3D printing innovations to advance the availability of accessible and easy-to-use 3D printing solutions," said Nadav Goshen, CEO of UltiMaker. "By combining our teams and technical expertise, we can work towards developing and delivering a comprehensive portfolio of products to support professional, educational, and light-industrial applications."
"With the completion of the merger behind us, we can now focus on integrating the two businesses further and begin creating significant value for customers with leading 3D printing solutions," said Jürgen von Hollen. "During the next few months, I look forward to helping the teams get started and take maximum advantage of the newly afforded opportunities."
The completion of the merger allows UltiMaker to work towards consolidating both organizations and product lines. Combining both companies' product portfolios will allow UltiMaker to offer a wide range of products for different applications to customers across the globe. Additionally, the new company plans to amplify R&D efforts to develop new products for education and professional customers, with new hardware and software innovations on the close horizon.
The new company will continue to operate in New York and The Netherlands.
About MakerBot
MakerBot was a global leader in desktop 3D printing that redefined the standards for 3D printing for safety and emissions, reliability, accessibility, precision, and ease-of-use.
MakerBot, MakerBot CloudPrint, MakerBot METHOD, MakerBot SKETCH, MakerBot Replicator, and Thingiverse are trademarks or registered trademarks of MakerBot Industries, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Ultimaker
Ultimaker was on a mission to accelerate the world's transformation to flexible, empowering and sustainable solutions with a platform that enabled customers to leverage diverse 3D printing products and services. Ultimaker provided a seamless integration of hardware, software and materials -including an Ecosystem of partners- that simply worked.
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David is a veteran human resources leader and President of IQTalent, an on-demand talent acquisition and executive search firm.
When artificial intelligence (AI) and automation were added to the growing recruitment tech stack, many recruiters were immediately concerned they would be replaced by more efficient and cost-effective technology. If AI can find qualified candidates and automation software can schedule interviews, confirm appointments, and send email and text messages to candidates, what’s left for a recruiter to do?
Turns out, a lot. Automation has streamlined many of the mundane, repetitive tasks in the hiring process, making the systems more efficient. Recruiters and hiring managers can now do much more in less time. However, we’ve learned that artificial intelligence still needs an abundance of expert human oversight for it to be fully effective and to ensure that AI doesn’t reinforce existing biases.
What once was touted as the solution to hiring bias, both conscious and unconscious, AI is now considered by some government leaders as having the potential to “reproduce and deepen systemic patterns of discrimination.” Local governments from New York City to Illinois have enacted legislation regulating the use of AI in hiring, hoping to curb the biases AI might create.
How Does AI Work In Hiring And Recruiting?
Artificial intelligence uses machine learning and algorithms to form human-like conclusions. The technology learns from experience and continues learning from the people who use it—in this case, hiring managers and recruiters. Because it learns from its users, it can pick up on biases and conclude the candidates who previously have been selected are those the user will want to select in the future. Instead of creating a qualified and diverse candidate pipeline, it may, theoretically, miss the same candidates who have historically been overlooked. For instance, if a hiring manager happens to select two candidates from the same university, the AI may begin looking for more candidates from that university and consequently skip qualified candidates elsewhere.
Despite the concerns about artificial intelligence learning a user’s biases, the truth is that AI has created a far more level playing field for candidates across the board. Perhaps most importantly, AI technology can screen résumés at speeds that can never be matched by humans, ensuring every applicant has their résumé reviewed equally.
AI doesn’t get tired or accidentally ignore a qualified candidate. On the contrary, every candidate is given an equal and fair look, regardless of the time of day, the stress level of the hiring manager or any number of human conditions that can create variants when reviewing résumés. AI can quickly screen every applicant for specific requirements, like a four-year college degree or a specific amount of experience. If a recruiter or hiring manager has a certain bias for or against a certain university or region of the country, that bias can be eliminated with AI.
What’s more, HR leaders can uncover gaps in job descriptions where important information needed to attract the right candidate is missing. As long as the people using the AI recognize its limits, the efficiencies created by AI could outweigh any concerns its algorithm may present.
AI For The Passive Candidate
When headcount goals aren’t being met, every hiring manager will likely tell leadership, “The right people just aren’t applying.” The days of “post and pray” are over for many professional roles. Approximately 79% of working professionals are considered passive candidates, with the other 21% actively seeking a new role. Clearly, the passive candidate bucket is where you are more likely to find the right people for your open roles. These candidates are less likely to need skill development, meaning they're more likely to make a rapid, positive impact on your firm.
Passive candidates are qualified professionals who just don’t yet realize they want to change jobs. Finding top passive candidates and sending them creative outreach is what recruiters can focus on. Tailoring AI to their needs, HR leaders can search the internet, across social platforms and beyond to find qualified diverse passive candidates. Before AI, recruiters were limited to the passive candidates within their own network, leaving out thousands of skilled professionals across the globe. Recruiters can create more career opportunities for underrepresented talent—broadening the candidate pool.
Of course, AI is only as good as its user, which is why it is important to have expert recruiters and talent researchers at the helm. These experts should know how to create Boolean search strings and use keywords that can enable the AI to find not just the best candidates but also diverse candidates.
Navigating The Legislation
If you are in an area affected by legislation regulating the use of AI in hiring, contact your legal team for a thorough review of the law and its requirements.
Regardless of AI’s legal status, we should always be following best hiring practices. Ensure you start with a slate of diverse candidates; employ an inclusive interview panel; create a standard interview process, complete with specific questions directly related to the role; and make certain to constantly audit any AI tools you are using by leveraging expert human oversight.
AI is a remarkable tool, and most employers use it in some part of the hiring process, but it has limitations. AI may not find the perfect candidate every time or find every possible candidate qualified for your open position, but it can do these tasks more quickly and efficiently than people can. While AI can be a strategic recruiting tool, it's equally worthwhile to have people managing the technology. Investing in both technology and people can help ensure you build the best possible talent acquisition process.
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HOPKINTON, Mass. and EDINBURGH, UK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lykan Bioscience and RoslinCT, a leader in Contract Development and Manufacturing for cell therapies, announced the formation of its inaugural Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The newly created SAB is comprised of cell and gene therapy pioneers with extensive domain experience. The SAB will be working closely with members of the Lykan Bioscience and RoslinCT management and scientific teams, providing valuable insight into a range of topics across the development and manufacturing of advanced therapies.
Scientific Advisory Board Members:
Michael Chambers, Cofounder of Aldevron, a provider of nucleic acids and proteins to the genomic medicine community, served as its chief executive officer for more than 20 years before serving as Executive Chairman of the Board until 2021 when Aldevron was acquired by Danaher Corporation. Michael is a proven visionary in the cell and gene therapy space and brings his extensive experience and network to the SAB.
Heidi Hagen, MBA, Chief Technology Officer of Sonoma Biotherapeutics, a privately held company leading the development of adoptive Treg cell therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Heidi brings extensive experience in operations management and commercialization of innovative technologies from her 30 years in the biotechnology industry which includes 20 years in the cell and gene therapy industry.
Margit Jeschke, Ph.D., Margit was leading the global Analytical Stewardship & CMC Product Sciences section within Novartis Cell & Gene Technical Development & Manufacturing before she started working as independent consultant in January 2022. Margit brings extensive expertise on the analytical development strategy for cell & gene therapy and for biologics products.
Michael Kalos, Ph.D., Founder and Managing Director at Next Pillar Consulting, an LLC focused on providing consulting and advising services in the biopharmaceutical and venture space. Michael is an internationally recognized expert in cell therapy and brings over 25 years of cell therapy experience in both biopharma and academia. While at UPenn, Michael's laboratory developed the initial analytical assays and tests broadly employed in the cell therapy space today.
"The creation of a Scientific Advisory Board is a testament to our commitment to innovation on behalf of our partners," said Patrick Lucy, President & CEO of Lykan Bioscience. "We are honored that such esteemed industry experts have agreed to join the team as we continue to hone and execute the business strategy in such a promising and dynamic segment of the biotechnology industry."
Peter Coleman, CEO of RoslinCT commented: "Innovation is the driving force in our growth strategy and a key element in improving and reshaping healthcare. I am delighted that these key opinion leaders are able to support RoslinCT and Lykan. Their combined and considerable expertise will be invaluable as we continue to build on our momentum."
About Lykan Bioscience
Lykan Bioscience is an innovative contract development and manufacturing services organization (CDMO) focused on cell-based therapies. With decades of biopharmaceutical industry experience, Lykan offers a full range of development and manufacturing services. The state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility offering eight independent manufacturing suites is uniquely designed to fully integrate cGMP principles and advanced software solutions to enable real-time testing and release of product. Six additional cGMP processing suites will be commissioned by the end of 2022 to support US/EU clinical and commercial manufacturing. Located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, 25 miles southwest of downtown Boston and in the proximity of four international airports, Lykan Bioscience is ideally situated to deliver life-saving cell therapy treatments to patients on behalf of their partners. Visit www.lykanbio.com
About RoslinCT
RoslinCT is a leading UK Cell Therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) focused on providing services for companies developing cell-based therapeutic products. Originally founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the Roslin Institute, we built on the broad range of scientific expertise available in the field of cell biology. Based at the Edinburgh BioQuarter, we operate fully licensed GMP manufacturing facilities and have a proven track record in the delivery of cell-based products. For further information, please visit www.roslinct.com.
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RoslinCT
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HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month the Houston Business Journal announced DECISIO Health as a recipient of the Innovation Awards. The award honors Houston's most innovative companies at the fourth annual Innovation Awards. More than just a startup/tech awards program, Houston Business Journal recognizes innovation across all industries and all facets of business. The evaluation criteria ensures that all companies, regardless of industry, domain or innovation type can clearly communicate, affirm and support their nomination. DECISIO Health will be featured in a special section of the Houston Business Journal's September 23rd weekly edition.
DECISIO recently gained a patent related to a computer program product providing a novel patient dashboard system in a hospital setting. The flagship product, InsightIQ™, reduces clinical variation, improves patient outcomes while decreasing costs with digitized bundles of care that prioritizes clinicians' attention to at-risk patients requiring early intervention.
"We are excited and honored to receive this award. We feel this reflects the passion our company has for improving patients' outcomes and our customers' confidence in our products." said Co-CEO Dr. John Holcomb.
DECISIO is a Houston-based digital health company with a customizable clinical decision support platform designed to aggregate and prioritize real-time data, from any device, and present it visually in one place. The flagship product, InsightIQ, uses continuous smart bedside monitoring which enables clinical teams to efficiently identify patients at risk and comply with established clinical guidelines. InsightIQ improves patient outcomes and throughput, optimizes workflow, increases collaboration, thus reducing length of stay and "click" fatigue. Our solutions, including actionable analytics, can be scaled across an entire health system or used in a single care area. For more information, visit www.decisiohealth.com.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motiva Enterprises LLC ("Motiva") announced today the expiration of the previously announced cash tender offer (the "Offer") for any and all of its outstanding 6.85% senior notes due January 15, 2040 (CUSIP Nos. 61980AAD5 (144A) and U61999AC9 (Reg. S)) (the "Notes"). The Offer was made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated September 6, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase"), and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery attached to the Offer to Purchase (the "Notice of Guaranteed Delivery"). The Offer to Purchase and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are referred to herein collectively as the "Offer Documents."
As of the expiration of the Offer at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 12, 2022 (the "Expiration Date"), $326,733,000, or 32.67%, of the $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes had been validly tendered and delivered (and not validly withdrawn), and an additional $100,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes had been submitted pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures described in the Offer Documents and remain subject to the delivery of the underlying Notes. Payment for the Notes tendered through The Depository Trust Company's Automated Tender Offer Program will be made on September 14, 2022 (the "Settlement Date"), and payment for the Notes tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures is expected to be made on September 16, 2022.
As previously announced, the "Tender Offer Consideration" is $1,012.56 for each $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the Settlement Date, payable on the Settlement Date. For the avoidance of doubt, accrued interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted for purchase in the Tender Offer, including Notes tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures described in the Offer Documents.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the dealer manager for the Offer.
This press release does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes. The Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer Documents. The Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of Motiva by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
About Motiva
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes, and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex is comprised of North America's largest refinery (with a crude capacity of 630,000 barrels a day), the country's largest base oil plant, and an adjacent chemical plant. Under exclusive, long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's marketing operations support more than 5,000 retail gasoline stations. Motiva, a Delaware limited liability company, is wholly owned by Aramco.
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Certain statements herein or in the Offer Documents are "forward-looking statements," which are generally identifiable by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "position," "possible," "potential," "probable," "project," "should," "strategy," "will," or similar language. Forward-looking statements reflect Motiva's views based on historical results, current information and assumptions related to future developments. Except as may be required by law, Motiva undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made herein or in the Offer Documents. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" sections in the Offer to Purchase for a description of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced that Mr. Saifi Ismail, Yalla Group's President, has been named one of the region's most inspiring business leaders of 2022 by the prestigious magazine Arabian Business. This accolade acknowledges Mr. Ismail's achievements as a visionary leader who has leveraged his influence, experience and expertise to drive digital transformation in the MENA region.
"It is an immense honor to be recognized by this esteemed publication alongside such outstanding leaders," said Mr. Ismail. "I would like to sincerely thank Arabian Business for their commendation on behalf of the entire Yalla team. As the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the MENA region, we are proud of our commitment to launching products tailored to local user preferences, expanding partnerships with local channels, and working with local communities to help grow the digital economy and the Internet industry over the past six years. With our group's vision in mind, we will remain dedicated to serving MENA users' increasing online demands and assisting our stakeholders as they steer the region toward a brighter future."
Arabian Business is the Middle East region's premier resource for informed news, features, and commentary. Its extensive output includes interviews with some of the world's leading business people, long-form features from around the Middle East and respected commentary on the issues of the day. Annual awards ceremonies and its high-profile Power Lists add to the brand's prestige, forward-thinking approach and reputation for integrity, helping Arabian Business sustain a loyal following across all its platforms.
About Yalla Group Limited
Yalla Group Limited is the largest voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company has expanded its content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users' evolving online social networking and entertainment needs. The ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users; Waha, a social networking product designed for the metaverse; and games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in the region. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA, having launched Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with its users. In addition, through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core game distribution in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring exciting new content to its users.
For more information, please visit: https://ir.yallagroup.com.
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Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com
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The Irish Whiskey's Newest Campaign in More Than a Decade Will Make its U.S. Debut and Features Irish Actor & Comedian Aisling Bea
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Jameson introduced its biggest U.S. campaign in more than a decade, titled Widen the Circle. As a brand that believes in a world where there are no strangers, only friends you have yet to meet, the new campaign is an open invitation to seek out and embrace those spontaneous, serendipitous moments that spark new connections and cherished memories.
"Jameson has always understood the power of togetherness, especially those that are seemingly random or unexpected," said Pam Forbus, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard North America. "Widen the Circle is a celebration of those powerful encounters that authentically bring new friends together and ultimately make the world feel like a smaller place."
Widen the Circle builds upon the world's number one Irish Whiskey's 240-year legacy of craftmanship, collaboration and celebration of life's everyday moments, both big and small. Anchoring the campaign is a :30 second TV spot starring Irish comedian, actor and writer Aisling Bea – the creator and star of BAFTA award-winning show 'This Way Up' and star of Netflix's 'Living with Yourself' – whose witty tone raises a toast to those who embrace authentic, unexpected and often cheeky moments when people find their kindred spirits.
"As a comedian and performer, I always look to connect with my audience. It's those small moments when you recognize a kindred spirit in the crowd that make for the most memorable sets," said Aisling. "And when that unspoken bond happens over a Jameson Whiskey? Well, there's nothing better in my opinion."
Created by TBWA\Dublin, "Widen the Circle" is a 360-degree campaign, running on TV, online video, social and e-commerce. Jameson believes that life is better shared with friends, family and a glass of Jameson Irish Whiskey. To learn more about the new campaign, please visit JamesonWhiskey.com/Widen-the-Circle and check out the new TVC on YouTube.
About Jameson ® Irish Whiskey
Jameson is the world's most awarded* and bestselling Irish whiskey, ranked in the top 4 global whiskey brands and number 9 in spirits. Leading the Irish Whiskey category with a 67% market share and having experienced 30 years of consecutive growth up until 2019, Jameson reached unprecedented sales of 10 million cases in March 2022.
The Jameson portfolio is led by its core expression of Jameson Original, with dynamic growth being experienced with its Super Premium offering, Jameson Black Barrel. The range also includes ultra-premium offerings such as Jameson 18 Years, as well as some recently added flavored whiskeys, Jameson Orange and Jameson Cold Brew.
Triple distilled and twice as smooth, every bottle of Jameson is distilled and matured at the world renowned Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland.
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* Based on the tasting results of the six most influential tasting competitions over the past 10 years (2011-2021), including The Irish Whiskey Masters, IWSC, ISC, Beverage Testing Institute, San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
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About Pernod Ricard USA ®
Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second-largest spirits and wine company. Pernod Ricard employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI) and is part of the CAC 40 index. The company's leading spirits include such prestigious brands as Absolut ® Vodka, Avión ® Tequila, Chivas Regal ® Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet ® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson ® Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa ® Liqueur, Malibu ®, Martell ® Cognac, Olmeca Altos ® Tequila , Beefeater ® Gin, Del Maguey ® Single Village Mezcal, Monkey 47 ® Gin, Plymouth ® Gin, Seagram's ® Extra Dry Gin, Malfy ® Gin, Hiram Walker ® Liqueurs, Midleton ® Irish Whiskey, Powers ® Irish Whiskey, Redbreast ® Irish Whiskey, Aberlour ® Single Malt Scotch Whisky; Lillet ®; Smithworks ® Vodka, Jefferson's ® Bourbon, Smooth Ambler ® Whiskey, Rabbit Hole ® Whiskey, Pernod ® and Ricard ®; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek ®, Kenwood ® Vineyards, Campo Viejo ® and Brancott Estate ®; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier-Jouët ® Champagne, G.H. Mumm™ Champagne and Mumm Napa ® sparkling wines.
Pernod Ricard USA is headquartered in New York, New York, and has more than 700 employees across the country. As "creators of conviviality," we are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices in service of our customers, consumers, employees and the planet. Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active program to promote responsible drinking. For more information on this, please visit: www.responsibility.org.
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New partnership provides Fortune 5000 and DoD customers with complete asset and
deployment management solution for indoor and outdoor private networks
MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Technologies Venture, LLC, (Future Technologies), a lead system integrator focused on Industry 4.0 and Mission Critical solutions, and Sitetracker, the leading deployment operations management software for critical infrastructure providers, today announced a partnership that will enable Future Technologies' private network customers (Private 4G/5G, Fiber, IoT, Fixed Wireless, Edge Computing) to have the insights, efficiencies, and competitive advantages of Sitetracker included in their Digital Asset Management as a Service solution.
"Our customers are Fortune 50 to Fortune 5000 and the US Department of Defense customers deploying private networks for mission critical and Industry 4.0 applications, so our solutions need to be cutting-edge, reliable, and secure," said Peter Cappiello, CEO, Future Technologies. "With Sitetracker, we have a more robust and complete Private Network Digital Asset Management solution, giving customers even better data, planning, and insights into their productions."
Future Technologies' Digital Asset Management solution is an extension of Future Technologies project-based services offering the company have been delivering the past 22 years. In these customer engagements, Future Technologies provides end-to-end solutions through Use Case definition & solution, Site Audits, Network Design, RF Design, Tower Mapping, Structural Analysis, Construction Drawings, Regulatory Review, Environmental Services, Zoning & Permitting, Deployment and Maintenance. Through this partnership with Sitetracker, Future Technologies has curated the Sitetracker platform to be a single pane of glass for their private network clients to efficiently manage their digital transformation of their Network (Wired & Wireless), Edge Computing, Vertical Assets (Towers, Poles, Rooftops) and IoT devices (Sensors, Access Control, Cameras).
This Digital Asset Management solution is already being implemented for a Large Fortune 150 Energy Customer for a digital oil field private network deployment (Fiber, CBRS, Fixed Wireless, IoT), as well as a US Department of Defense customer for Private Cellular Network (4G/5G) production deployment. Future Technologies and Sitetracker anticipate quickly expanding this digital asset management solution to their over 180 existing private network clients across vertical markets including Oil & Gas, Chemical, Manufacturing, Logistics, Rail, Utility, and the Department of Defense. According to research from IDC, worldwide private LTE/5G wireless infrastructure revenues will reach $8.3 billion by 2026, and the market is expected to achieve a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.7% over the 2022-2026 forecast period.
"Future Technologies' focuses on solving client problems with an emphasis on use case development for each customer and provides them a tailored, intelligent approach to private networks to activate these solutions, and now with Sitetracker, each customer's use case solutions can be further dissected, strategized, managed, and deployed," said Giuseppe Incitti, CEO, Sitetracker. "By our two companies partnering, customers get a best-of-breed managed service that will offer them unparalleled value across their entire production cycle. We look forward to a long and beneficial relationship with Future Technologies and their customers."
Future Technologies Venture, LLC, is a Lead System Integrator (LSI) specializing in the assessment, planning, design, implementation, and support of innovative communications solutions for vertical markets – DoD, utility, oil & gas, manufacturing and transportation. Future Technologies maintains a strong concentration on emerging standards such as 5G, 4G, Private LTE, WIFI, SCADA and automation technologies. Future Technologies is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. www.futuretechllc.com
Sitetracker powers the rapid deployment of tomorrow's infrastructure. The global leader in deployment operations management software, Sitetracker helps innovative companies like British Telecom, KPN, Segra, and ChargePoint manage millions of sites and assets representing over $150 billion in portfolio holdings. By giving telecommunications, utility, smart cities, and energy teams a cloud-based solution that works easily and effectively, Sitetracker is accelerating the path to digital equity and a more sustainable future. Deploy what's next. For more information, please visit https://www.sitetracker.com/.
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Webcast will feature Brad Konkol, Head of Slacker Radio and Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform, announced today details of its webcast to introduce the senior management of its audio division wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Conference Call and Webcast
WHEN: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
TIME: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
DIAL-IN (Toll Free): 844-200-6205
DIAL IN NUMBER (Local): 646-904-5544
ACCESS CODE: 118153
REPLAY NUMBER: 866-813-9403 / ACCESS CODE: 283704
WEBCAST – Both the live webcast and a replay can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of LiveOne's website at Events | LiveOne.
The webcast can also be accessed at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/993392851
- Recently surpassed 2.5 million total members, including 800,000 free members on an ad-supported model**
- Over 1.7 million monthly paying members versus 1.48 million at March 31, 2022**
- 2 million paid members expected by March 2023**
- Recently launched Android Automotive App to reach next generation connected vehicles
- PodcastOne posted record revenue of $8.7 million in Q1 Fiscal Year 2023
- PodcastOne recently closed $8.1 million financing at a post-money valuation of $68 million
- PodcastOne spin-out and dividend of a portion of its common equity to 15K+ LiveOne shareholders is expected to be completed by the end of Fiscal Year 2023
- PodcastOne Ranked #8 on Podtrac's List of Top U.S. Podcast Publishers with record unique monthly audience exceeding 7.3 million, more than 2.1 billion downloads annually, and 325 podcasts
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its "Social Gloves" PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of September 8, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free ad-supported membership base of 2.5 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, over 300 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: the Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; the Company's ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction, including the proposed spin-out of PodcastOne or its pay-per-view business, the timing of the closing of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the closing of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; PodcastOne's ability to list on a national exchange; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; the Company identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the Company's intent to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under its announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; the Company successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management's relationships with industry stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 29, 2022, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 15, 2022, and in the Company's other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligations to update these statements, except as may be required by law. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
** Included in the total number of paid members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
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EDINBURGH, Scotland — While King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, travel to Northern Ireland on Tuesday, the queen’s coffin will be flown to London.
St. Giles’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, where members of the public are paying their respects as the coffin lies at rest, is to close at 3 p.m. (1400 GMT).
Two hours later, a hearse will take the coffin by road to Edinburgh airport. Princess Anne will accompany the coffin on its flight to London.
From RAF Northolt, west of London, the coffin will be driven to Buckingham Palace where it will be met by members of the royal family.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
— Anger over past, indifference meets queen’s death in India
— After the death of a renowned queen, life in London goes on
— Queen hailed in Scotland “as a constant in our lives”
— Loss of unifying queen could fray the bonds of fractious UK
— People wanting to pay final respects to queen face long wait, strict rules
— For Queen Elizabeth II, Balmoral estate was place to ‘be normal’
— Former British colonies are conflicted over Queen Elizabeth II's legacy
— What’s next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest
— Find more AP coverage here: https://apnews.com/hub/queen-elizabeth-ii
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EDINBURGH, Scotland — King Charles is due to fly to Northern Ireland on Tuesday on the latest leg of his tour of the nations that make up the United Kingdom.
Thousands of people lined up through the night in Edinburgh to pay their last respects to his mother’s coffin at St. Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital. Some people even walked past the coffin and then rejoined the end of the line to get a second view.
On Monday night, Charles and his siblings, Anne, Andrew and Edward, their heads bowed, briefly stood vigil around their mother’s flag-draped coffin as members of the public filed past.
Early Tuesday, a man wearing a suit adorned with medals stood silently, bowed his head and moved on. A woman dabbed away tears with a handkerchief. Another woman with two young children in their school uniforms walked slowly past the coffin.
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EDINBURGH, Scotland — King Charles III and his siblings have stood in silent vigil around their mother Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward lowered their heads as they stood at four sides of the oak coffin on Monday evening. They stood for about 10 minutes alongside four members of the Royal Company of Archers, who stood guard armed with arrows and quivers.
As they performed the traditional vigil, a procession of members of the public lined up to view the queen’s coffin and filed past. Some bowed as they passed the king, while others walked solemnly by with their heads lowered.
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LONDON — Officials in charge of the park outside Buckingham Palace have told people to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II because of the “negative impact on the park’s wildlife.”
Some mourners have left the snacks alongside floral tributes at Buckingham Palace and neighboring Green Park. The sandwiches are a reference to a comedy sketch featuring the queen and an animated Paddington Bear filmed for the late monarch’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
In the video, the queen said that like Paddington Bear she also favors marmalade sandwiches and hides them in her purse “for later.”
The Royal Parks organization said Monday people should not leave the snacks but could leave teddy bears and other items if they wished.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Azerbaijani forces shelled Armenia's territory on Tuesday in a large-scale attack that killed at least 49 Armenian soldiers and fueled fears of even broader hostilities.
Azerbaijan and Armenia have been locked in a decades-old conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, which is part of Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a separatist war there ended in 1994. Azerbaijan reclaimed broad swaths of Nagorno-Karabakh in a six-week war in 2020 that killed more than 6,600 people and ended with a Russia-brokered peace deal.
Moscow, which deployed about 2,000 troops to the region to serve as peacekeepers under the deal, moved quickly to broker a cease-fire on Tuesday morning, but it wasn't immediately clear whether it was holding.
The hostilities erupted minutes after midnight, with Azerbaijani forces unleashing an artillery barrage and drone attacks in many sections of Armenian territory, according to the Armenian Defense Ministry.
Azerbaijan charged that its forces returned fire in response to “large-scale provocations” by the Armenian military, claiming that the Armenian troops planted mines and repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani military positions, resulting in unspecified casualties and damage to military infrastructure.
Speaking in parliament early Tuesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Azerbaijani shelling has killed at least 49 Armenian soldiers.
He said the Azerbaijani action followed his recent European Union-brokered talks in Brussels with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev that revealed what he described as Azerbaijan's uncompromising stand.
Pashinyan called Russian President Vladimir Putin overnight and also had phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron, European Council President Charles Michel, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the hostilities.
The Armenian government said that the country will officially ask Russia for assistance under a friendship treaty between the countries and also appeal to the United Nations and the Collective Security Treaty Organization, a Moscow-dominated security alliance of ex-Soviet nations that includes Armenia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refrained from comment on Yerevan's request, but added that Putin was “taking every effort to help de-escalate tensions.”
Russia's Foreign Ministry urged both parties “to refrain from further escalation and show restraint” and voiced hope that a cease-fire brokered by Moscow this morning will hold.
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PERTH, Australia (AP) — A man who may have been keeping a wild kangaroo as a pet was killed by the animal in southwest Australia, police said Tuesday. It was reportedly the first fatal attack by a kangaroo in Australia since 1936.
A relative found the 77-year-old man with “serious injuries” on his property Sunday in semirural Redmond, 400 kilometers (250 miles) southeast of the Western Australia state capital Perth.
It was believed he had been attacked earlier in the day by the kangaroo, which police shot dead because it was preventing paramedics from reaching the injured man, police said.
“The kangaroo was posing an ongoing threat to emergency responders,” the statement said.
The man died at the scene. Police are preparing a report for a coroner who will record an official cause to death.
Police believe the victim had been keeping the wild kangaroo as a pet.
There are legal restrictions on keeping Australian native fauna as pets, but the police media office said Tuesday they had no information to make public regarding whether the victim had a permit.
Tanya Irwin, who cares for macropods at the Native Animal Rescue service in Perth, said authorities rarely issue permits to keep kangaroos in Western Australia.
“This looks like it was an adult male and they become quite aggressive and they don’t do well in captivity,” Irwin said.
“We don’t know what the situation was; If he was in pain or why he was being kept in captivity and unfortunately … they’re not a cute animal, they’re a wild animal,” Irwin added.
Irwin said her rescue center always rehabilitates native animals with the aim of returning them to the wild, particularly kangaroos.
“You do need a special permit to be able to do that. I don’t believe they really give them out very often unless you’re a wildlife center with trained people who know what they’re doing,” she said.
Western gray kangaroos are common in Australia’s southwest. They can weigh up to 54 kilograms (119 pounds) and stand 1.3 meters (4 feet 3 inches) tall.
The males can be aggressive and fight people with the same techniques as they use with each other. They use their short upper limbs to grapple with their opponent, use their muscular tails to take their body weight, then lash out with both their powerful clawed hind legs.
In 1936, William Cruickshank, 38, died in a hospital in Hillston in New South Wales state on the Australian east coast months after he’d been attacked by a kangaroo.
Cruickshank suffered extensive head injuries including a broken jaw as he attempted to rescue his two dogs from a large kangaroo, The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported at the time.
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Futures rise ahead of key inflation report
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Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited key inflation data that could provide cues for how fast and how long the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in its battle to combat surging prices.
The three major indexes logged their fourth consecutive session of gains on Monday as investors took advantage of a sharp drop in stock prices since mid-August that was triggered by concerns over soaring inflation and the impact of tighter monetary policy to curb it.
The Labor Department's consumer price index (CPI) report, due at 08:30 a.m. ET, is expected to show monthly CPI contracted 0.1% in August from July, a decrease for the first time in more than two years, while on a year-on-year basis it is seen edging down to 8.1%, mainly due to the recent cooling of commodity prices.
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Excluding the volatile food and energy components, core CPI likely increased to 6.1% from 5.9% in July.
"Easing oil prices have injected financial markets with a sense of optimism that inflation may slow in the United States, resulting in less aggressive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve," Lukman Otunuga, senior research analyst at FXTM, said.
This will be the last major data ahead of the Fed's Sept. 20-21 meeting.
Economists polled by Reuters said the U.S. central bank will deliver another 75-basis-point interest rate hike next week and likely hold its policy rate steady for an extended period, although the rate outlook for the September meeting could change if inflation drops. read more
Markets are currently pricing in an 87% chance of a 75-basis-point increase in rates.
At 06:40 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were up 170 points, or 0.52%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 22.5 points, or 0.55%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 65.75 points, or 0.52%.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 3.31% after a three-day rally, while the two-year yield, which typically tracks interest rate moves, was down at 3.52%.
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Cheaper gas likely slowed high US inflation for a 2nd month
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sign that the painful inflation of the past 18 months may be gradually easing could come Tuesday, when the government is expected to report that the acceleration in U.S. prices slowed in August compared with a year ago for a second straight month.
Economists have forecast that the report will show that prices jumped 8.1% from 12 months earlier, down from a four-decade high of 9.1% in June and 8.5% in July, according to data provider FactSet. Sharply lower gas prices are behind much of the decline, along with the costs of used cars, air fares and clothing.
On a monthly basis — the figures the Federal Reserve, the agency charged with fighting inflation, monitors most closely — consumer prices are predicted to have dropped 0.1% in August. It would be the first outright decline in month-over-month inflation since May 2020 and would follow a flat reading in July.
Inflation has escalated families’ grocery bills, rents and utility costs, among many other expenses, inflicting hardships on households and deepening gloom about the economy despite strong job growth and historically low unemployment.
Yet the signs that inflation might have peaked could bolster Democrats’ prospects in the midterm elections and may already have contributed to slightly higher public approval ratings for President Joe Biden. In his speeches, Biden has generally stopped referring to the impact of high prices on family budgets. He has instead highlighted his administration’s recent legislative accomplishments, including a law enacted last month that’s intended to reduce pharmaceutical prices and fight climate change.
Still, Republicans blame Biden’s $1.9 trillion financial rescue package, passed in March 2021, for contributing to higher prices. The legislation provided a third stimulus check and enhanced unemployment benefits, boosting consumers’ ability to spend.
Many mainstream economists generally agree, though they also blame snarled supply chains, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and widespread shortages of items such as semiconductors for fueling inflation. In recent months, though, supply chain backups have eased considerably, and so have chip shortages. Oil prices have dropped to about $88 a barrel, down from a peak of $123 in March.
The average cost of a gallon of gas fell to $3.72 nationwide on Monday, down from just above $5 in mid-June. And many businesses are reporting signs that supply backlogs and inflation are beginning to fade.
Elaine Buckberg, chief economist at General Motors, said the pandemic disruptions to overseas production of semiconductors, which have reduced auto output, “have largely dissipated and we’re in a much better position now.” Supply chain disruptions overall, she said, have improved about 80% from the worst days of the pandemic.
Grocery prices have been a particular sore spot for many families. Over the past year, prices of of meat, milk and fruits and vegetables have soared by double-digits. But executives at Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said that falling prices for farm commodities like wheat and corn could slow cost increases for food this year.
“We would expect there to be some flattening out of inflation in the back half of the year,” Gary Millerchip, Kroger’s chief financial officer, told investors last week.
Still, despite signs that inflation is easing, the Fed is expected to impose another substantial increase in its benchmark short-term interest rate when it meets next week. Most analysts expect the policymakers to announce a third straight three-quarter-point hike, to a range of 3% to 3.25%.
The Fed’s rapid rate increases — the fastest since the early 1980s — typically lead to higher costs for mortgages, auto loans and business loans, with the goal of slowing growth and reducing inflation. The average 30-year mortgage rate jumped to nearly 5.9% last week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the highest figure in nearly 14 years.
Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed will need to see several months of low inflation readings that suggest price increases are falling back toward its 2% target before it might suspend its rate hikes.
The central bank also closely tracks prices that exclude the volatile food and energy categories. So-called “core” inflation has also fallen from its peak, though it is forecast to tick up to 6.1% in August compared with a year ago, from 5.9% in July. On a monthly basis, economists expect core prices rose 0.4% in August — double what the Fed would prefer — up from 0.3% in July.
Even if inflation has peaked, most economists don’t expect it to fall back to the Fed’s 2% target for at least two years, if not longer. Wages are still rising at a strong pace — before adjusting for inflation — which has elevated demand for apartments as more people move out on their own. A shortage of available houses has also forced more people to keep renting, thereby intensifying competition for apartments.
Rising rents and more expensive services, such as medical care, are also keeping inflation high.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RealClear Publishing, announces the release of Branding Democrats, a timely new book that gives Democratic candidates a blueprint for winning elections using branding strategies that former DNC Director Les Francis calls "crucial" for upcoming elections.
The Democratic Party has something to learn from the business world: branding and messaging matter. And with the turmoil created by the recent Supreme Court rulings and Democrats' disappointing and haphazard response—the 2022 elections hang in the balance.
Daryl Weber and his father—financial strategist Ken Weber, who co-wrote the book—lay out a step-by-step plan to revive a political party that should be easily winning elections. From George W. Bush's economic failures to an impeached incumbent in 2020, Republicans are still winning in the face of massive political missteps. This is inexcusable, according to the Webers. Things fundamentally must change—and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Branding Democrats offers Democrats a way forward: to build a stronger—and smarter—brand that works in the volatile political climate today. Using real world examples from past campaigns and years of branding expertise, Ken and Daryl Weber lay out a plan for taking the Democratic Party's brand from nonexistent to a consistent message that resonates with voters.
Daryl Weber is a brand strategist who has worked for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Johnnie Walker, Google, and many others. He was previously global director of creative strategy at The Coca-Cola Company and a strategy director at the brand consultancy Redscout. He is the author of Brand Seduction: How Neuroscience Can Help Marketers Build Memorable Brands. His father, Ken Weber is president of Weber Asset Management and author of the political blog, Sanity-First.com.
More information on Branding Democrats can be found at brandingdemocrats.com.
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New partnership provides Fortune 5000 and DoD customers with complete asset and
deployment management solution for indoor and outdoor private networks
MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Technologies Venture, LLC, (Future Technologies), a lead system integrator focused on Industry 4.0 and Mission Critical solutions, and Sitetracker, the leading deployment operations management software for critical infrastructure providers, today announced a partnership that will enable Future Technologies' private network customers (Private 4G/5G, Fiber, IoT, Fixed Wireless, Edge Computing) to have the insights, efficiencies, and competitive advantages of Sitetracker included in their Digital Asset Management as a Service solution.
"Our customers are Fortune 50 to Fortune 5000 and the US Department of Defense customers deploying private networks for mission critical and Industry 4.0 applications, so our solutions need to be cutting-edge, reliable, and secure," said Peter Cappiello, CEO, Future Technologies. "With Sitetracker, we have a more robust and complete Private Network Digital Asset Management solution, giving customers even better data, planning, and insights into their productions."
Future Technologies' Digital Asset Management solution is an extension of Future Technologies project-based services offering the company have been delivering the past 22 years. In these customer engagements, Future Technologies provides end-to-end solutions through Use Case definition & solution, Site Audits, Network Design, RF Design, Tower Mapping, Structural Analysis, Construction Drawings, Regulatory Review, Environmental Services, Zoning & Permitting, Deployment and Maintenance. Through this partnership with Sitetracker, Future Technologies has curated the Sitetracker platform to be a single pane of glass for their private network clients to efficiently manage their digital transformation of their Network (Wired & Wireless), Edge Computing, Vertical Assets (Towers, Poles, Rooftops) and IoT devices (Sensors, Access Control, Cameras).
This Digital Asset Management solution is already being implemented for a Large Fortune 150 Energy Customer for a digital oil field private network deployment (Fiber, CBRS, Fixed Wireless, IoT), as well as a US Department of Defense customer for Private Cellular Network (4G/5G) production deployment. Future Technologies and Sitetracker anticipate quickly expanding this digital asset management solution to their over 180 existing private network clients across vertical markets including Oil & Gas, Chemical, Manufacturing, Logistics, Rail, Utility, and the Department of Defense. According to research from IDC, worldwide private LTE/5G wireless infrastructure revenues will reach $8.3 billion by 2026, and the market is expected to achieve a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.7% over the 2022-2026 forecast period.
"Future Technologies' focuses on solving client problems with an emphasis on use case development for each customer and provides them a tailored, intelligent approach to private networks to activate these solutions, and now with Sitetracker, each customer's use case solutions can be further dissected, strategized, managed, and deployed," said Giuseppe Incitti, CEO, Sitetracker. "By our two companies partnering, customers get a best-of-breed managed service that will offer them unparalleled value across their entire production cycle. We look forward to a long and beneficial relationship with Future Technologies and their customers."
Future Technologies Venture, LLC, is a Lead System Integrator (LSI) specializing in the assessment, planning, design, implementation, and support of innovative communications solutions for vertical markets – DoD, utility, oil & gas, manufacturing and transportation. Future Technologies maintains a strong concentration on emerging standards such as 5G, 4G, Private LTE, WIFI, SCADA and automation technologies. Future Technologies is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. www.futuretechllc.com
Sitetracker powers the rapid deployment of tomorrow's infrastructure. The global leader in deployment operations management software, Sitetracker helps innovative companies like British Telecom, KPN, Segra, and ChargePoint manage millions of sites and assets representing over $150 billion in portfolio holdings. By giving telecommunications, utility, smart cities, and energy teams a cloud-based solution that works easily and effectively, Sitetracker is accelerating the path to digital equity and a more sustainable future. Deploy what's next. For more information, please visit https://www.sitetracker.com/.
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LOS ANGELES and ARLINGTON, Va. , Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) have renewed a partnership to support audiovisual copyright compliance in senior centers that are affiliates of NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC).
The partnership establishes a framework by which MPLC and NCOA will work together to provide NISC affiliate members with a special member rate for its Umbrella License® to NISC affiliate members for showing movies and TV shows. It will also advise members of the risks of failing to comply with copyright laws. Ideas and information will be shared via an MPLC educational strategy that will include partnering with NCOA on outreach to senior centers.
"Senior centers are vital and vibrant gathering places in the community. Showing movies at these locations is a wonderful way to strengthen connections among older adults and across generations. We're thrilled that MPLC is able to offer a discount to NISC affiliate members," said Dianne Stone, NCOA's Associate Director of Network Development and Engagement.
Since its founding in 1986, MPLC has taken an educational approach to the licensing of television, movies, and other audiovisual content, forging partnerships with industry associations in a variety of verticals to educate businesses about copyright compliance.
"We are excited to be working with NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers," said Dave Davis, Chief Commercial Officer at MPLC. "They are passionate about the quality of life for America's senior citizens. We are pleased that through our license senior citizens are able to legally engage in public, shared movie and TV viewing experiences at senior centers across America."
According to the US Copyright Act, Title 17 of the United States Code, copyrighted movies, television, and other audiovisual content originally intended for personal, private use, require a public performance license when exhibited in public. Showing audiovisual content in auto dealerships and other public spaces via broadcast, cable, or satellite television; DVDs, downloads, or streaming services requires a public performance license.
About the National Council on Aging: NCOA is the national voice for every person's right to age well. We believe that how we age should not be determined by gender, color, sexuality, income, or ZIP code. Working with thousands of national and local partners, we provide resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security. Founded in 1950, we are the oldest national organization focused on older adults. NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) supports senior centers nationwide with best practices and innovations in programming, as well as networking and training opportunities.
About MPLC: MPLC is the global leader in non-theatrical licensing, supporting legal public performances of film, television, and other audiovisual content in more than 40 countries around the world. Under the Umbrella License®, a blanket license for public performance, MPLC represents rights holders ranging from major Hollywood studios to independent producers. MPLC licensees include government, corporations, and non-profit organizations. Hundreds of thousands of locations around the world publicly perform content legally with the Umbrella License.
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Cheaper gas likely slowed high US inflation for a 2nd month
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sign that the painful inflation of the past 18 months may be gradually easing could come Tuesday, when the government is expected to report that the acceleration in U.S. prices slowed in August compared with a year ago for a second straight month.
Economists have forecast that the report will show that prices jumped 8.1% from 12 months earlier, down from a four-decade high of 9.1% in June and 8.5% in July, according to data provider FactSet. Sharply lower gas prices are behind much of the decline, along with the costs of used cars, air fares and clothing.
On a monthly basis — the figures the Federal Reserve, the agency charged with fighting inflation, monitors most closely — consumer prices are predicted to have dropped 0.1% in August. It would be the first outright decline in month-over-month inflation since May 2020 and would follow a flat reading in July.
Inflation has escalated families’ grocery bills, rents and utility costs, among many other expenses, inflicting hardships on households and deepening gloom about the economy despite strong job growth and historically low unemployment.
Yet the signs that inflation might have peaked could bolster Democrats’ prospects in the midterm elections and may already have contributed to slightly higher public approval ratings for President Joe Biden. In his speeches, Biden has generally stopped referring to the impact of high prices on family budgets. He has instead highlighted his administration’s recent legislative accomplishments, including a law enacted last month that’s intended to reduce pharmaceutical prices and fight climate change.
Still, Republicans blame Biden’s $1.9 trillion financial rescue package, passed in March 2021, for contributing to higher prices. The legislation provided a third stimulus check and enhanced unemployment benefits, boosting consumers’ ability to spend.
Many mainstream economists generally agree, though they also blame snarled supply chains, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and widespread shortages of items such as semiconductors for fueling inflation. In recent months, though, supply chain backups have eased considerably, and so have chip shortages. Oil prices have dropped to about $88 a barrel, down from a peak of $123 in March.
The average cost of a gallon of gas fell to $3.72 nationwide on Monday, down from just above $5 in mid-June. And many businesses are reporting signs that supply backlogs and inflation are beginning to fade.
Elaine Buckberg, chief economist at General Motors, said the pandemic disruptions to overseas production of semiconductors, which have reduced auto output, “have largely dissipated and we’re in a much better position now.” Supply chain disruptions overall, she said, have improved about 80% from the worst days of the pandemic.
Grocery prices have been a particular sore spot for many families. Over the past year, prices of of meat, milk and fruits and vegetables have soared by double-digits. But executives at Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said that falling prices for farm commodities like wheat and corn could slow cost increases for food this year.
“We would expect there to be some flattening out of inflation in the back half of the year,” Gary Millerchip, Kroger’s chief financial officer, told investors last week.
Still, despite signs that inflation is easing, the Fed is expected to impose another substantial increase in its benchmark short-term interest rate when it meets next week. Most analysts expect the policymakers to announce a third straight three-quarter-point hike, to a range of 3% to 3.25%.
The Fed’s rapid rate increases — the fastest since the early 1980s — typically lead to higher costs for mortgages, auto loans and business loans, with the goal of slowing growth and reducing inflation. The average 30-year mortgage rate jumped to nearly 5.9% last week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the highest figure in nearly 14 years.
Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed will need to see several months of low inflation readings that suggest price increases are falling back toward its 2% target before it might suspend its rate hikes.
The central bank also closely tracks prices that exclude the volatile food and energy categories. So-called “core” inflation has also fallen from its peak, though it is forecast to tick up to 6.1% in August compared with a year ago, from 5.9% in July. On a monthly basis, economists expect core prices rose 0.4% in August — double what the Fed would prefer — up from 0.3% in July.
Even if inflation has peaked, most economists don’t expect it to fall back to the Fed’s 2% target for at least two years, if not longer. Wages are still rising at a strong pace — before adjusting for inflation — which has elevated demand for apartments as more people move out on their own. A shortage of available houses has also forced more people to keep renting, thereby intensifying competition for apartments.
Rising rents and more expensive services, such as medical care, are also keeping inflation high.
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Ukraine piles the pressure on retreating Russian troops
Ukrainian troops piled pressure on retreating Russian forces Tuesday, pressing a counteroffensive that has produced major gains and a significant blow to Moscow’s military prestige.
It was not yet clear if the Ukrainian blitz in the northeast after months of little discernible movement could signal a turning point in the nearly seven-month war. But the country’s officials were buoyant, releasing footage showing their forces burning Russian flags and inspecting abandoned charred tanks. In one video, border guards tore down a poster that read, “We are one people with Russia.”
Momentum has switched back and forth before, and the U.S., for one, was careful not to declare a premature victory since Russian President Vladimir Putin still has troops and resources to tap. Still, the Kremlin struggled to respond to the defeat, its largest since its forces abandoned a botched attempt to capture Kyiv early in the war.
Late Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his troops had retaken more than 2,300 square miles — an area more than twice the size of Luxembourg — in a matter of weeks.
”The movement of our troops continues,” he said.
In the latest claim, Ukraine’s border guard services said the army took control of Vovchansk — a town just two miles from Russia that Moscow’s troops seized on the first day of the war Feb. 24.
Ukraine scored its biggest victories in months in the country’s northeast. But can that help break a bloody stalemate?
While every individual claim of military success could not be verified, Russia acknowledged that it had withdrawn troops from areas in the northeastern region of Kharkiv in recent days.
Reports of chaos abounded as Russian troops pulled out — as well as claims that they were surrendering en masse. Ukrainian officials say they have captured so many enemy soldiers that they are struggling to house them. The claim could not be immediately verified.
Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar said Kyiv was trying to persuade even more Russian soldiers to give up, launching shells filled with flyers ahead of their advance.
“Russians use you as cannon fodder. Your life doesn’t mean anything for them. You don’t need this war. Surrender to Armed Forces of Ukraine,” the flyers read.
A Russian paratrooper has self-published an explosive memoir about his experiences in Ukraine. But not everyone considers him a hero for doing so.
In one indication of the blow sustained by Moscow, British intelligence said that one premier force, the 1st Guards Tank Army, had been “severely degraded” during the invasion and that “Russia’s conventional force designed to counter NATO is severely weakened. It will likely take years for Russia to rebuild this capability.”
The retreat didn’t stop Russia from pounding Ukrainian positions, however. Early Tuesday, it shelled the city of Lozova in the Kharkiv region, killing three people and injuring nine, said regional Gov. Oleh Sinegubov.
And Ukrainian officials said Russia kept up shelling around Europe’s largest nuclear facility, where fighting has raised fears of a nuclear disaster. The Nikopol area, which is across the Dnieper River from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, was shelled six times during the night, but no injuries were immediately reported, said regional Gov. Valentyn Reznichenko.
Strikes have also continued unabated on the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest and one that has been hammered by artillery for months.
Biden administration officials welcome Ukraine’s battlefield gains but warn against overconfidence.
Zelensky criticized Russia for targeting energy infrastructure in its attacks over the last days, saying that “hundreds and thousands of Ukrainians found themselves in the dark — without electricity. Houses, hospitals, schools, communal infrastructure … sites that have absolutely nothing to do with the infrastructure of the armed forces of our country.”
He said it could point to only one thing.
“This is a sign of the desperation of those who contrived this war. This is how they react to the defeat of Russian forces in the Kharkiv region. They can’t do anything to our heroes on the battlefield.”
The counteroffensive has provoked rare public criticism of Putin’s war. Meanwhile, some of its defenders in Russia played down the idea that the success belonged to Ukraine, blaming instead Western weapons and fighters for the losses.
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“It’s not Ukraine that attacked Izium, but NATO,” read a headline in the state-supported Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper, referring to one of the areas where Russia said it has withdrawn troops.
Elsewhere, residents of a Russian village just across the border from Ukraine were evacuated after shelling by Ukrainian troops killed one person, according to Russia’s Tass news agency.
The report cited the head of the local administration in Logachevka, who said Ukrainian troops opened fire at a border checkpoint.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of innovative video and display processing solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Liu to the Company's Board of Directors, effective September 9, 2022.
Dr. Liu currently serves as a director on the boards of Digital China Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-based provider of information technology (IT) products and systems solutions, and dormakaba Holding AG, a global leader in the security and access control market. Dr Liu also held prior roles as the China chief executive officer of Afiniti, the global chief executive officer of VOSS, and as the chief operating officer of Wanda Internet Technology Group. Additionally, he previously served as a non-executive director on the board of ARM Holdings Plc. Earlier in his career, Dr. Liu held numerous senior executive positions at globally recognized communications and networking companies, including the corporate vice president and president of Greater China at Google Inc. and the China chief executive officer of SK Telecom Co., Ltd. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Beijing Normal University, obtained a Ph.D. in Telecommunications Network Management from Technical University of Denmark and is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Senior Executive Program.
"We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Liu as a new independent director on Pixelworks' Board," stated Daniel Heneghan, Chairman of the Board. "He possesses extensive senior-level leadership experience at global technology companies, including a deep understanding of business development and strategic tactics required to drive successful operations in Asia. I look forward to working with Dr. Liu and his future contributions to the Board, as the Company continues to pursue its focused growth strategy centered around mobile visual processing solutions in Asia and the proliferation of Pixelworks' TrueCut Motion platform in North America."
Following the appointment of Dr. Liu as an independent Director, Pixelworks' Board of Directors is comprised of seven members.
About Pixelworks
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has a 20-year history of delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays, and video streaming services. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.pixelworks.com.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Employee Appreciation Week (August 22 – August 26), WellCare of North Carolina employees took time to celebrate by volunteering with local community-based organizations including Beds for Kids, Note in the Pocket, Habitat for Humanity, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and Second Harvest Food Bank.
"Service is at the heart of our culture," said Troy Hildreth, WellCare of North Carolina's Plan President and CEO. "At WellCare, we aim to deliver excellent care and service, and we welcome opportunities to partner with organizations who share in and support our mission. We were honored to give back to these organizations and to our community through a day devoted entirely to community service."
Among the highlights from WellCare's Employee Appreciation Week:
- Food Bank of Durham – WellCare volunteers sorted 2,000 pounds of drinks which will be distributed to people in need in the Durham area.
- Habitat for Humanity – In total, WellCare volunteers worked a total of 60 hours to help construct homes for families in need.
- Note in the Pocket – Volunteers sorted 1,300 pounds of clothing for children in need, which will be disseminated through their social workers.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Volunteers helped stock the store floor and organize departments, which makes it easier for shoppers to see in-demand items. This helps in raising more funds for Habitat for Humanity's mission of building affordable homes in the community.
Pictures from these events will be posted on WellCare of North Carolina's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/WellCareNC.
Headquartered in Raleigh, WellCare of North Carolina provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid as one of the state's Medicaid Prepaid Health Plans (WellCare of North Carolina), Marketplace (WellCare of North Carolina by Celtic Insurance Company), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). WellCare of North Carolina is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.wellcarenc.com.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
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Contraband cheese will cost a woman trying to enter the U.S. from Mexico $1,000
Contraband cheese will cost a woman trying to enter the U.S. from Mexico $1,000
Officials at a Texas border crossing found the cheese hidden under a blanket in the backseat of a woman's car. She had declared 10 wheels of cheese, but agents found 50 more.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Sergey Radchenko, professor of Russian history at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about President Putin's supporters questioning Russia's strategy.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Sergey Radchenko, professor of Russian history at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about President Putin's supporters questioning Russia's strategy.
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BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Monday that it can’t stop a shipment of Russian uranium destined for French nuclear plants from being processed at a site in Germany because atomic fuel isn’t covered by European Union sanctions on Russia.
Environmentalists have called on Germany and the Netherlands to block a shipment of uranium aboard the Russian ship Mikhail Dudin — currently docked in the French port of Dunkirk — from being transported to a processing plant in Lingen, close to the German-Dutch border.
“We have no legal grounds to prevent the transport of uranium from Russia, because the sanctions imposed by the EU due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine exempt the import of nuclear fuel … to the EU from import bans,” said a spokesman for Germany’s Environment Ministry, Andreas Kuebler.
Safety requirements for the shipment had been examined and found to meet requirements, meaning German authorities had to approve it, he added.
“You can imagine that we view such uranium shipments very critically due to the Russian invasion, but also because of Germany’s exit from nuclear in general,” Kuebler told reporters in Berlin, noting that the government has worked to close the processing plant in Lingen and a second in nearby Gronau.
The plant in Lingen is operated by Framatome, which is majority-owned by French utility giant EDF.
Environmental groups including the Russian organization Ecodefense urged European countries to end all uranium procurement from Russia, and cited the British government’s recent decision to block the Mikhail Dudin from offloading nuclear waste near Liverpool for processing there.
A handful of anti-nuclear activists staged a protest near the processing plants Monday, with placards carrying slogans such as “No money for (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s war.”
Government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann said Germany continually reviews whether sanctions need to be expanded, but declined to say whether there were concrete plans to get the EU to block nuclear fuel imports.
Environment Ministry spokesman Kuebler noted that Russia is not the only supplier of uranium.
“Canada would be another possibility, for example,” he said.
EDF, which manages all of France’s nuclear power plants, didn’t directly respond to questions about the latest shipment. But in a statement the company said its uranium supplies were “guaranteed by long-term contracts for periods of up to 20 years, with a policy of diversification in terms of sources and suppliers.”
The French government, which has a majority stake in EDF, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
France is heavily dependent on nuclear power for its electricity needs, while Germany is planning to shut down its last three reactors this year and until recently relied strongly on imports of Russian gas.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt, the host of this year’s upcoming U.N.-led climate conference, is rejecting reports by a rights group saying that authorities in the Middle East country are stifling environment activism as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.
According to the report by Human Rights Watch, the Egyptian government's restrictions amount to a violation of basic human rights and throw into question its ability to meet basic climate commitments.
The report was based on interviews with more than a dozen academics, scientists and activists. The global COP27 summit will take place in the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh in November.
Egypt's foreign ministry said late Monday that the report was misleading and that its publishing was “counterproductive."
The statement did not address allegations of intimidation and obstruction faced by environment workers and other activists. Rather, it responded to accounts that some local groups have faced difficulty in registering their non-governmental organizations due to strict laws on how NGOs should be established and registered.
Only groups registered with the government can apply for accreditation to participate in the COP27 summit.
Egypt’s government has engaged in a widespread crackdown on dissent in recent years, detaining thousands, many without trial, according to rights groups. Under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, authorities have also intimidated activists. New laws have practically barred many civil society organizations from operating.
“It is unfortunate to find such allegations and inaccuracies in the latest HRW report on the participation of environmental groups in COP27. The report is based on the testimonies of unknown sources, and unidentified groups claiming potential impediments to their participation in the conference," said Ahmed Abu Zeid, the ministry's spokesman.
Abu Zeid's statement came in response to request for comment via email and was a rare instance in which Egyptian authorities addressed a critical report from the New York-based watchdog.
“It is deplorable and counterproductive to issue such a misleading report, at a time where all efforts should be consolidated to ensure the convening of a successful COP that guarantees the implementation of global climate commitments,” the spokesman said.
HRW's website, along with dozens of others, is blocked in Egypt.
Egypt’s human rights record is increasingly coming under scrutiny ahead of the international conference on slowing climate change through coordinated global action. In July, several dozen organizations called on Egypt to end its crackdown and allow people to exercise freedom of expression.
A joint statement signed by 36 groups, including Amnesty International and HRW, expressed concern that Egypt will largely keep in place its prohibition on protests during the November climate conference.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry told The Associated Press in a May interview that a designated site is being developed next to the conference venue specifically for demonstrations. He also said activists would be given access, as is customary, to the conference, without elaborating on whether protests would be allowed elsewhere.
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The U.S. Justice Department has issued about 40 subpoenas over the past week seeking information about efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election, the New York Times reported on Monday.
Boris Epshteyn, a longtime Trump adviser, and Mike Roman, a campaign strategist for Trump, had their phones seized last week as evidence, the Times said, citing people familiar with the situation.
Dan Scavino, Trump’s former social media director, was also among those who were subpoenaed, according to the paper, which said the group included low-level aides as well as senior advisers.
An attorney for Scavino, Stanley Woodward, declined to comment. Reuters was unable to contact Roman and Epshteyn.
The subpoenas seek information on a failed bid by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election by submitting alternative slates of fake electors.
The inquiry is also looking at the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters.
Some of the subpoenas also seek information on Trump’s Save America political fundraising group, which the Times said was a new line of inquiry by the Justice Department.
Reporting by Eric Beech, Editing by Rosalba O’Brien
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MADRID (AP) — Less could be more for Antoine Griezmann going into the World Cup.
The France forward has been getting few minutes with Atlético Madrid because of a unique contractual dispute with Barcelona, but with his World Cup spot not really in danger, he may end up being one of the few players arriving fresh for the tournament in November.
Griezmann has been on the bench at Atlético while the Spanish club reportedly tries to avoid having to pay Barcelona 40 million euros ($40.5 million) if he plays more than 45 minutes on average in a number of matches during his loan. Atlético coach Diego Simeone has used the forward only after the 60-minute mark in all six of the team's matches this season.
The 31-year-old Griezmann, a World Cup champion with France four years ago, is in the second of his two-year loan from Barcelona. He was a star at Atlético from 2014-19 before moving to the Catalan club for two disappointing seasons.
“It is what it is, it’s not up to me,” Griezmann said. “Of course, I want to play more, but I will give everything I have in the minutes that I get. I am a team player, I am happy here and I just want to play and give it all for the club, for Simeone and for the fans.”
And Griezmann has certainly made the most of his time on the field so far, performing well whenever he comes off the bench. He has scored three goals already, including a stoppage-time winner in Atlético’s victory over Porto in the team’s Champions League opener last week.
“At this point in the season, he is helping us this particular way, and it shows in the quality of the minutes he plays, and in his hierarchy,” Simeone said. “What we know is that in 30 minutes he has been playing very well. We don’t know how it would be in 60. I can only go by what we know.”
If Griezmann keeps playing well while not getting too overworked, he could arrive at the World Cup in great physical condition while the majority of players will be coming off a schedule of non-stop games prompted by the tight calendar of a World Cup year.
Griezmann would be in good position to be the third starter in a France attack that is expected to be spearheaded by Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema. France coach Didier Deschamps' other choices up front include Wissam Ben Yedder, Kingsley Coman, Moussa Diaby, Ousmane Dembélé, Olivier Giroud and Christopher Nkunku.
And the good thing for France if Griezmann does arrive in top form, there will be no limit on his playing time.
LA DEFENSE
Just 10 weeks before France begins its title defense against Australia, Paris Saint-Germain said central defender Presnel Kimpembe will miss the next six of them with a left hamstring injury.
Competition for places has heated up with William Saliba emerging at Arsenal and both Samuel Umtiti and Clément Lenglet leaving Barcelona on loan — for Lecce and Tottenham, respectively — to seek more playing time and also cut the Spanish club's salary bill.
SANÉ’S TIMING
Just in time, Leroy Sané is finally starting to live up to expectations at Bayern Munich.
The Germany forward has endured a frustrating spell in Munich since his big-money return to Germany from Manchester City in 2020. He was even booed by Bayern’s fans last year.
But the 26-year-old Sané seems like a new player this season. He has been producing impressive performances in the Bundesliga and was “man of the match” in Bayern’s 2-0 win at Inter Milan in the Champions League last week, scoring one goal and setting up the other.
That’s good news for Germany coach Hansi Flick, who has also played Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala on the left wing. Sané has 11 goals in 45 appearances for Germany but is not yet an undisputed starter.
“When he’s in the mood and brings his qualities to the field," Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić said, "he can be one of the best players in Europe.”
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Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Sunday dismissed concerns about the quality of Republican candidates for Senate as a number of candidates in key swing states backed by former President Trump struggle to create separation from their Democratic opponents.
“The players are on the field. They’re eight weeks away, which is kind of like saying we’re in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter. So, the truth is, who we have on the field is who we’re going to play,” Scott said on “Fox News Sunday.”
“I’m excited about the candidates that we have overall, because I do believe it gives us opportunity to win back the majority and to return sanity in Washington, which will reverberate around the country.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) last month said Republicans have a better chance of retaking the House than they do the Senate, due in part to “candidate quality,” a comment seen as a jab at Trump-backed candidates like Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania, Herschel Walker in Georgia and J.D. Vance in Ohio.
Fox News host Sean Hannity slammed McConnell for the remarks, saying he was leaving candidates “out to dry and fend for themselves.”
A week later, McConnell hosted a fundraiser for Oz, Walker and Rep. Ted Budd (R-N.C.), who is running for Senate in North Carolina, and said the trio of candidates each have a “good chance of winning.”
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott (Fla.) in a recent Washington Examiner op-ed bashed Republicans who engage in “trash-talking” their party’s candidates as “treasonous to the conservative cause,” though he later denied he was responding to McConnell.
South Carolina’s Scott on Sunday said Walker, Vance and Oz were “gaining ground,” while the GOP is “in a pretty solid position with Ted Budd.”
Scott last month sidestepped questions about whether he wants Trump to run for reelection in 2024, a shift from his stalwart support of Trump last year.
In July, the senator’s new memoir was published with a note claiming he was making his own 2024 presidential bid. Scott refuted the error, which his team said editors had made without his knowledge.
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A Christian boarding school in southwestern Missouri can remain open despite the state attorney general alleging a “dark pattern of behavior,” a judge ruled Monday.
Judge David Munton’s ruling allows continued round-the-clock monitoring of Agape Boarding School in Stockton by Missouri child welfare workers. The school serves about 60 boys.
The Kansas City Star reported that the state was prepared to call two former Agape students to testify on Monday. Agape attorney John Schultz told the judge there was no proof of any immediate health or safety concern for students and allowing former students to testify was “simply for publicity,” the Star reported.
The judge didn’t allow the testimony but scheduled another hearing for Sept. 21.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office first sought to shut down Agape on Wednesday after learning that someone on the state registry for child abuse and neglect was actively working there. On Friday, the attorney general’s office filed an amended motion alleging systemic abuse.
“Agape’s operation of a residential care facility must cease because it presents an immediate health and safety concern for the children residing at Agape,” the court filing stated. It also accused Agape of providing the state with incomplete information concerning which adults have access to children.
“These new developments are sadly consistent with the dark pattern of behavior at Agape previously exposed by the Attorney General’s Office” and the Missouri Department of Social Services, the filing stated.
Agape’s website proclaims, “We’re still open and accepting students!” It calls itself a “Christian Boarding School That Turns Around Rebellious Boys.”
Munton last week considered closing the school, but Agape officials told authorities that the person on the abuse and neglect registry was fired on Wednesday. Munton allowed the school to remain open, with state supervision.
Allegations of physical and sexual abuse at Agape and nearby Christian boarding school Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch prompted a state law last year requiring stricter oversight of such facilities. Among other things, the new law allows state or local authorities to petition the court for closure of a facility if there is believed to be an immediate health or safety threat to the children.
Last year, Agape’s longtime doctor, David Smock, was charged with child sex crimes and five employees were charged with low-level abuse counts. Schmitt’s office contended that 22 workers should have been charged, and with more serious crimes. But in Missouri, only the local prosecutor can file charges, and Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Gaither has said no additional employees would be charged.
Meanwhile, the husband-and-wife founders of Circle of Hope, Boyd and Stephanie Householder, face a combined 99 charges that include child abuse and neglect, sex crimes and other counts. The school was ordered shut down in 2020.
Several lawsuits filed on behalf of former students also have named Agape and Circle of Hope.
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TORONTO (AP) — A man shot and killed a Toronto traffic police officer while he was on lunch break and killed another person and injured three others Monday before police tracked the suspect down and killed him in a cemetery, officials said.
Authorities issued an emergency alert to phones saying they were investigating an active shooter following two shootings in Mississauga and Milton in the province of Ontario.
“He was getting food and coffee at Tim Horton’s,” Toronto Mayor John Tory said of the doughnut and coffee chain.
Tory told The Associated Press he met Constable Andrew Hong previously.
“He was a gentle giant,” he said.
Toronto Police Chief James Ramer said Hong of traffic services was shot at close range. Hong, 48, was a 22-year veteran of the force. The married father of two was in Mississauga participating in a joint training exercise with Peel and York regional police.
“While on lunch break he was shot in an unprovoked, and may I say in an ambush attack,” Peel Region Police Chief Nishan Duraiappa said. “In the same incident a second victim suffered life altering injuries and is currently being treated.”
Duraiappa said the armed suspect then fled the scene in a black Jeep Cherokee. Shortly afterward in Milton, police received information of a shooting that resulted in one death and two others being wounded. He said the suspect then fled the scene and died after a police interaction at a cemetery in Hamilton, Ontario.
Hamilton Police confirmed via Twitter that one person was taken into custody and pronounced deceased in connection with shooting investigations in Mississauga and Milton. Hamilton’s police chief said the suspect died in the Hamilton Cemetery.
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate at the scene of the death of the suspect. The unit gets involved when there is a death or serious injury involving police.
Police did not identify the deceased suspect.
Police had said in the emergency alert to the public that they were looking for a stolen Black Jeep Cherokee and the suspect dressed in black with a construction vest.
“Like all Ontarians, I’m horrified by today’s senseless violence, including the killing of a Toronto police officer,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in a tweet. “I’m so grateful to law enforcement for bringing this situation to an end. May justice for those killed and injured be swift.”
Peel Regional Police Constable Heather Cannon later said the public safety alert is no longer in effect.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz began building their argument Monday that his birth mother’s alcohol abuse left him with severe behavioral problems that eventually led to his 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Paul Connor, a Seattle-area neuropsychologist, said medical records and testimony by prior witnesses show that Brenda Woodard drank and used cocaine throughout much of her pregnancy before Cruz’s birth in 1998. Woodard, a Fort Lauderdale prostitute, gave up the baby immediately after to his adoptive parents, Lynda and Roger Cruz. Woodard died last year.
Connor, testifying by Zoom, told jurors that people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder show at a young age problems with motor skills, impulse control, socializing and paying attention — problems previous defense testimony showed Cruz had.
Cruz’s preschool teachers testified he couldn’t run without falling or use utensils. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a young child and teachers testified that he was extremely anxious and had trouble making friends.
At 5, tests showed Cruz had impairments in 10 intellectual categories including memory, reasoning, language and impulsivity, Connor said. Court records and earlier testimony showed he would have frequent outbursts in class and at home. By middle school, he was making threats.
Connor said he measured Cruz’s IQ at 83, which he said matches the slightly below average intelligence many people with fetal alcohol issues often score. He said IQ tests conducted throughout Cruz’s life found similar results, including one done recently by a prosecution expert.
Under cross-examination by lead prosecutor Mike Satz, Connor conceded he is not board certified in his field but said such certification is voluntary and only a state license is required to practice. He also conceded that he almost always testifies on behalf of the defense in fetal alcohol cases, not prosecutors. He will continue testifying Tuesday.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to murdering 14 students and three staff members and wounding 17 others as he stalked a three-story classroom building with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle on Valentine’s Day 2018. His trial is only to decide whether the former Stoneman Douglas student is sentenced to death or life without parole. For the seven-man, five-woman jury to impose a death sentence, the vote must be unanimous.
Satz finished his primary case last month. He played security videos of the shooting and showed the rifle Cruz used. Teachers and students testified about watching others die. He showed graphic autopsy and crime scene photos and took jurors to the fenced-off building, which remains blood-stained and bullet-pocked. Parents and spouses gave tearful and angry statements about their loss.
In an attempt to counter that, assistant public defender Melisa McNeill and her team have made Cruz’s history their case’s centerpiece, hoping at least one juror will vote for life.
After the defense concludes its case in the coming weeks, the prosecution will present a rebuttal case before the jury’s deliberations begin.
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Each week of the NFL season, The Baltimore Sun will rank all 32 NFL teams. The rankings will take into account not just weekly performance, injuries and roster depth, but how well each team measures up as Super Bowl contenders.
Here are the rankings heading into Week 2:
Super Bowl favorites
1. Buffalo Bills (1-0)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0)
Quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills made a strong opening statement, defeating the defending champion Rams, 31-10, with a dominant performance on both sides of the ball. Allen appears to have taken his game to another level in his fifth season, backing up the preseason hype that made Buffalo the Super Bowl favorite. The addition of edge rusher Von Miller paid immediate dividends, with the future Hall of Famer recording two sacks against his former team.
What more can you say about the Chiefs? Kansas City’s offense showed no signs of slowing down after trading star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, as Patrick Mahomes threw five touchdown passes to four receivers in a dominant 44-21 win over the Cardinals. Tight end Travis Kelce hasn’t lost a step, receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling delivered in their debuts and a rejuvenated Clyde Edwards-Helaire and rookie Isiah Pacheco led a promising rushing attack. This still looks like the best offense in the NFL.
Despite all the attention on quarterback Tom Brady this offseason throughout his retirement, eventual return and mysterious time spent away from the team, the Bucs looked just as unbeatable in a 19-3 win over the Cowboys. The receiving room is still deep, Leonard Fournette is still an effective running back and the defense is just as dominant as ever. Receiver Chris Godwin’s hamstring injury looms large and the depleted offensive line struggled at times to protect Brady, but the talent on this roster will win out more often than not.
Contenders starting strong
4. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0)
5. Baltimore Ravens (1-0)
6. Minnesota Vikings (1-0)
7. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)
8. Miami Dolphins (1-0)
After falling short of the playoffs in the last game of the 2021 regular season, the Chargers look determined to finally break through in the AFC. A 24-19 win over the Raiders was by no means convincing, but the Chargers largely avoided the special teams mistakes and defensive miscues that have cost them dearly in recent seasons. Quarterback Justin Herbert looks ready to make the leap to an MVP contender, while Khalil Mack (three sacks) and Joey Bosa (1 1/2 sacks) look like the dominant pass-rushing duo many expected. The defense also intercepted Derek Carr three times. If coach Brandon Staley’s squad can deliver in crunch time week after week, this could be the top seed in the AFC.
Not to be outdone, the Ravens look like the Super Bowl contender they’ve always been throughout quarterback Lamar Jackson’s career. Questions about Jackson’s long-term contract negotiations don’t appear to have rattled the 2019 NFL MVP nor his teammates, as he continued his Week 1 dominance with three touchdown passes in a 24-9 win over the Jets. When left tackle Ronnie Stanley, running back J.K. Dobbins and cornerback Marcus Peters return, there’s a good chance the Ravens run away with the AFC North title and finally make a deep postseason run with Jackson at the helm.
In the NFC, where many of the top contenders were outplayed in Week 1, the Vikings and Eagles looked solid. Justin Jefferson exploded for 184 receiving yards in Minnesota’s 23-7 rout of the Packers, while A.J. Brown had 10 catches for 155 yards in Philadelphia’s 38-35 win over the Lions. While Kirk Cousins and Jalen Hurts are not considered among the league’s top quarterbacks, they played well enough Sunday to show they’re capable of leading a division champion.
Contenders with concerns
9. Los Angeles Rams (0-1)
10. Green Bay Packers (0-1)
11. Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)
12. New Orleans Saints (1-0)
13. Denver Broncos (0-1)
14. Indianapolis Colts (0-0-1)
After entering the season among the favorites to win the NFC, the Rams and Packers were left to answer some tough questions about their future. The Rams insist that quarterback Matthew Stafford’s throwing elbow is fine, but he didn’t look like his usual self in Thursday’s loss to the Bills. Aaron Rodgers, meanwhile, seemed to miss star receiver Davante Adams, who finished with more receiving yards in Week 1 with the Raiders (141) than the rest of Green Bay’s wide receivers combined (120). Both teams are still talented enough, particularly on defense, to remain near the top of the conference, but they should no longer be considered the favorites.
Last year’s surprising AFC champions, the Bengals, got off to just about the worst possible start in a 23-20 overtime loss to the Steelers. Quarterback Joe Burrow turned the ball over five times (four interceptions, one fumble), kicker Evan McPherson missed a 29-yard field goal in overtime and had a game-winning extra-point attempt blocked at the end of regulation, and the defense couldn’t stop quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on the final drive that led to Chris Boswell’s game-winning 53-yard field goal. The offensive line, thought to be improved with free-agent signings this offseason, struggled once again, allowing seven sacks on Burrow’s 60 dropbacks. Sustaining last year’s level of success was always going to be a challenge, but the Bengals dug themselves an early hole as the only AFC North team to lose in Week 1.
The wild cards
15. Las Vegas Raiders (0-1)
16. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)
17. Cleveland Browns (1-0)
18. San Francisco 49ers (0-1)
19. Arizona Cardinals (0-1)
20. Tennessee Titans (0-1)
The Steelers seem like the Steelers they’ve always been under Mike Tomlin: well-coached, strong defensively and tough to beat. There’s a reason Tomlin has never had a losing season in Pittsburgh. The offense seems to have a defined ceiling with Trubisky at quarterback, but the looming presence of first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett means the Steelers have to be taken seriously. There’s a chance reigning Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt is out for the season with a torn pectoral, but even that big blow probably isn’t enough to keep Pittsburgh out of playoff consideration.
There might not be a more disappointing result from Week 1 than the 49ers’ 19-10 loss to the Bears. While the sloppy conditions at Chicago’s Soldier Field made it difficult to move the ball, San Francisco should expect more from quarterback Trey Lance, who connected on less than half of his passes, took two sacks and threw an interception that led directly to a Bears touchdown that sealed the game. With Jimmy Garoppolo back in the building, Lance might be on a short leash.
Hope springs eternal
21. Seattle Seahawks (1-0)
22. Washington Commanders (1-0)
23. Chicago Bears (1-0)
24. New York Giants (1-0)
25. Detroit Lions (0-1)
26. Houston Texans (0-0-1)
Say what you want about quarterback Carson Wentz, but the Commanders have enough talented playmakers to produce an effective offense this season. Curtis Samuel looked electric after missing nearly all of last season, rookie Jahan Dotson caught two touchdown passes and Antonio Gibson delivered both on the ground and through the air. The emergence of safety Darrick Forrest and the pass rush provided by defensive linemen Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne and Montez Sweat makes Washington a dangerous wild card in a wide-open NFC.
Also in the NFC East, the Giants showed things might be a little different this year under new coach Brian Daboll. His call to go for two late in a 21-20 win over the Titans provided a shot in the arm for a team that hadn’t been above .500 at any point over the last five years. Perhaps even more promising is the play of running back Saquon Barkley, who appears fully recovered from the torn ACL that cost him much of the 2020 season and sapped his explosiveness in 2021. The 2018 No. 2 overall pick finished with 194 total yards and flashed his game-breaking ability with a powerful push inside the end zone on the crucial 2-point conversion. If Barkley is back to his rookie season form, the Giants should be much improved.
Down in the dumps
27. New England Patriots (0-1)
28. Dallas Cowboys (0-1)
29. Atlanta Falcons (0-1)
30. Carolina Panthers (0-1)
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)
32. New York Jets (0-1)
As if losing 20-7 to the Dolphins wasn’t bad enough, the Patriots got word that quarterback Mac Jones is suffering from back spasms, which could keep him out this week and possibly longer. Training camp reports indicated the Patriots’ offense was a mess under the direction of Joe Judge and Matt Patricia, and it looked that way on the field Sunday as New England committed three turnovers and averaged just 3.5 yards per carry. Even legendary coach Bill Belichick and a strong defense might not be enough to save the Patriots from falling out of the playoff race.
Dallas also got bad news about its quarterback after its season-opening loss to the Buccaneers. Dak Prescott will have surgery on his right thumb and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, pushing Cooper Rush into the starting role unless the Cowboys make a move to acquire a veteran quarterback. While Rush delivered a win over the Vikings in emergency duty last season, he’s simply not good enough to lead Dallas to the top of the division. It’s only Week 1, but it already feels like the Cowboys should start thinking about 2023.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 13, 2022 Xebra Brands Ltd. ("Xebra") (CSE: XBRA) (OTCQB: XBRAF) (FSE: 9YC), a cannabis company, is pleased to announce the launch of its Vicious Citrus cannabis infused lemonade in the province of Saskatchewan. The unique, high potency flat lemonade, Vicious Citrus OG, will hit Saskatchewan retail shelves this week.
"Launching Vicious Citrus in Saskatchewan is an important milestone," said Jay Garnett, CEO of Xebra. "Saskatchewan is an important market in the Canadian cannabis sector and is our first foray into western Canada. We're scaling up production to ensure that we're able to meet the demand from coast to coast."
We've received our initial purchase order from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), who is responsible for the distribution, control and regulation of cannabis in the province. Saskatchewan is Canada's 5th largest province in annual cannabis sales, with 91 cannabis retailers across the province. Saskatchewan's cannabis retail sales continue to grow double digits, posting 11% growth in the last 12 months.
Xebra is a cannabis cultivation and product company, with global brands and intellectual property. Our focus includes beverages, wellness and leisure. Xebra is an absolute first mover in the Mexican cannabis sector. In Canada, Xebra retails its unique Vicious Citrus OG THC/CBN Lemonade and plans to launch additional beverage products in the near future.
Jay Garnett
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Certain information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. 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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Chipmaker Micron’s planned $15 billion investment in a new factory in the company’s hometown of Boise will help protect the United States from the vulnerabilities of a globalized semiconductor market, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Monday.
“It is time to get America making things again, with American parts and American labor,” Granholm told a crowd of about 250 guests and Micron workers invited to a tent-covered dirt field for a ceremonial groundbreaking. The event included setting off a ground-clearing explosion far from the crowd that emitted red, white and blue smoke.
The U.S. and Europe are pushing aggressively to build chipmaking capacity and reduce reliance on producers that are now mostly based in Asia. Semiconductor businesses have also been trying to diversify their operations to avoid bottlenecks caused by problems — such as a natural disaster or pandemic lockdown — in a specific region.
Micron officials said that the high desert, sagebrush steppe area east of Boise is expected to have the largest chipmaking cleanroom, or fab, in the U.S. by the end of the decade, covering 600,000 square feet (55,000 square meters) and creating 17,000 jobs. Construction is expected to start in 2023, with some cleanroom working space ready by 2025 and expanding in phases.
Micron is among the nation’s largest chipmakers, with product development sites in five other states and eight countries. Research and development is centered in Boise.
Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron’s president and chief executive officer, said the company is committed to investing in the Idaho community — with an emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education in both K-12 and higher education. He said the company would focus on reaching underrepresented and rural school populations.
Micron “will inspire young minds to build the STEM skills they need to succeed in our technology-based world,” he said.
In recent years, state Republican lawmakers have caused dismay among Idaho’s business community by launching attacks on public education spending, which succeeded in 2021 with a $2.5 million cut to universities despite a budget surplus.
Micron officials late last year announced plans to build a 500-worker, memory design center in Georgia, partly to take advantage of that area’s education system. That sent tremors through Idaho’s business and political landscape.
But earlier this year, lawmakers approved a record $300 million boost to education. And earlier this month, lawmakers added another $410 million from a budget surplus in a legislative special session that was called due to high inflation.
“We really needed this (semiconductor plant) in the U.S. and not overseas,” said Republican state Sen. Scott Grow, who attended Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony and has helped push through legislation beneficial to Micron. “To get a big outfit like this, and to get enough workers, we have to do all we can here in Idaho to help provide that kind of education so this can continue to grow, and they don’t have to just bring in people from out of state.”
Several chipmakers last year signaled an interest in expanding their American operations if the U.S. government is able to make it easier to build chip plants. Samsung said in November it plans to build a $17 billion factory outside of Austin, Texas, and Intel broke ground last week on a $20 billon new computer chip facility in Ohio.
Micron’s $15 billion investment was made possible by last month’s passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, a $280 billion bill aimed at bolstering U.S. competitiveness against China and avoiding another chip shortage like the one that derailed the auto and tech industries during the pandemic. The law sets aside $52 billion to bolster the semiconductor industry that, due to COVID-related supply chain constraints, has struggled to manufacture the chips.
Besides the CHIPS law, Micron also benefits from property tax breaks in Idaho. And lawmakers earlier this year passed legislation, signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little, that eliminates sales taxes on expensive equipment Micron will have to buy to produce the chips.
Of the 17,000 expected jobs, 2,000 will be employed directly by Micron, and 15,000 are expected to come from other companies working in support of the new plant.
LaMarr Barnes, chief executive officer of Tokyo-based Kurita, said this company will bid to help create the supply of ultra-pure water needed for chipmaking. If successful, he expects to hire several hundred workers for the Boise area.
“We’d love to be able to do the work for this new fab, and if we do, we’d have to hire quite a bit of engineering staff,” he said.
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Which ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ content is best?
With “House of the Dragon” roaring onto TV screens one episode at a time rather than being bingeable from start to finish, you’re probably looking to find a way to soothe impatience as you wait. What better way to do that than to take in more content from Westeros, the world of the show? There’s no shortage of options. You can watch old “Game of Thrones” episodes, learn more about Westeros’ history or even take the time to fill out an adult coloring book.
‘House of the Dragon’ vs. ‘Game of Thrones’
‘House of the Dragon’
“House of the Dragon” is a prequel to “Game of Thrones,” taking place hundreds of years before the characters in “Game of Thrones” were born. It’s loosely based on “Fire and Blood,” a history of the Targaryen empire written by “A Song of Ice and Fire” author George R.R. Martin, published in 2018.
‘Game of Thrones’
The cultural juggernaut “Game of Thrones” is based on the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series and originally aired on HBO from April 17, 2011, to May 19, 2019. Martin has released five novels in the series: “A Game of Thrones” published in 1996, “A Clash of Kings” in 1998, “A Storm of Swords” in 2000, “A Feast for Crows” in 2005 and “A Dance with Dragons” in 2011. Two books remain unfinished: “The Winds of Winter” and “A Dream of Spring.”
The best ‘Game of Thrones’ content to buy
If you can’t wait for another second to see what happens next in “House of the Dragon” then grab a copy of the book it’s based on. It even includes a full family tree so you can track the Targaryens throughout history. Sold by Amazon
“The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One”
This illustrated version of the first part of “Fire and Blood” contains over 180 new illustrations of the Targaryens and their dragons. It releases two days after the conclusion of “House of the Dragon” to help you wait for season two. Sold by Amazon
“The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones”
If you’re already a big fan of “Game of Thrones” and love learning about Targaryen history, you’ll devour this illustrated text focusing on the history of Westeros as a whole. It also includes full family trees of Houses Stark, Lannister and Targaryen. Sold by Amazon
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
This novel is a collection of the first three Dunk and Egg novellas — “The Hedge Knight,” “The Sworn Sword” and “The Mystery Knight” — that take place between “House of the Dragon” and “Game of Thrones.” There are excellent if you prefer history told as tales rather than as textbooks. Sold by Amazon
If you’re loving “House of the Dragon” but haven’t yet seen the series that started it all, it doesn’t hurt to give the first season a try. It comes in standard DVD, Blu-ray and 4K formats. Sold by Amazon
“Game of Thrones”: The Complete Series
Whether you’ve seen it or not, the complete collection of “Game of Thrones” is the most economical way to watch it all. It contains over 80 hours of content — not counting a second of bonus material — and comes in standard DVD, Blu-ray and 4K formats. Sold by Amazon
“Game of Thrones”: The Complete Series Collector’s Edition — Blu-ray
The collector’s edition packages each season and a disc of bonus content inside special slipcovers that combine inside the series’ case to make a gorgeous shadowbox-like image ready-made for prominent display. Sold by Amazon
This is the book that started it all, released back in 1996. Compare the differences between this, the source, and the HBO adaptation to appreciate both on a new level. Sold by Amazon
“A Game of Thrones: The Illustrated Edition”
This illustrated version of the debut “A Song of Ice and Fire” novel contains full-age artwork and black-and-white illustrations in every chapter. It’s a perfect gift for the “Game of Thrones” fan in your life. Sold by Amazon
“A Song of Ice and Fire” Paperback Box Set
This collects all five of the currently released “A Song of Ice and Fire” books which cover the events of “Game of Thrones” seasons one through six. Between all five novels, there are a staggering 4,272 pages. Sold by Amazon
“A Song of Ice and Fire” Leather-Bound Box Set
These beautifully bound versions of the five currently released “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels are excellent additions to any fantasy lover’s bookshelf and make for an excellent and surprisingly affordable gift. Sold by Amazon
“A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel: Volume One”
Experience the beginning of “Game of Thrones” in a new medium. It includes a preface by George R.R. Martin and a step-by-step walk-through of the creative process of this graphic novel. Sold by Amazon
“The Hedge Knight: The Graphic Novel”
The first prequel novella featuring Dunk and Egg is reborn as a graphic novel. It includes 15 pages of supplemental material such as variant covers and sketches not found anywhere else. Sold by Amazon
“The Sworn Sword: The Graphic Novel”
The second prequel novella featuring Dunk and Egg gets its own graphic novel treatment, but this one has over 25 supplemental pages of bonus material to feast your eyes on. Sold by Amazon
“A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook”
This cookbook has over 100 recipes split between six regions of Westeros, all of which are accompanied by full-color photographs so you can get your presentation just right. It also contains a guide to entertaining and dining in the style of the world so your next dinner party can be stepped up a notch. Sold by Amazon
“The Official ‘A Game of Thrones’ Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book”
Coloring books aren’t just for kids. This 96-page coloring book has 45 intricate illustrations not found in any other illustrated “Game of Thrones” book, perfect for the artist in the family. It comes spiral-bound or in paperback. Sold by Amazon
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Divisions over LGBTQ-related policies have flared recently at several religious colleges in the United States. On Monday, there was a dramatic new turn at one of the most rancorous battlegrounds – Seattle Pacific University.
A group of students, faculty and staff at the Christian university sued leaders of the board of trustees for refusing to scrap an employment policy barring people in same-sex relationships from full-time jobs at SPU. The 16 plaintiffs say the trustees’ stance – widely opposed on campus – is a breach of their fiduciary duties that threatens to harm SPU’s reputation, worsen enrollment difficulties and possibly jeopardize its future.
The lawsuit, filed in Washington State Superior Court, requests that the defendants – including the university’s interim president, Pete Menjares – be removed from their positions. It asks that economic damages, in an amount to be determined at a jury trial, be paid to anyone harmed by the LGBTQ hiring policy.
“This case is about six men who act as if they, and the educational institution they are charged to protect, are above the law,” the lawsuit says. “While these men are powerful, they are not above the law… They must be held to account for their illegal and reckless conduct.”
In addition to Menjares, the defendants are board chair Dean Kato; trustees Matthew Whitehead, Mark Mason and Mike Quinn, and former trustee Michael McKee. Whitehead and Mason are leaders of the Free Methodist Church, a denomination whose teachings do not recognize same-sex marriage and which founded SPU in 1891.
Asked if the university had a response to the lawsuit, SPU’s director of public information, Tracy Norlen, replied via email, “Seattle Pacific University is aware of the lawsuit and will respond in due course.”
SPU’s LGBTQ-related employment policy has been a source of bitter division on the campus over the past two years. One catalyst was a lawsuit filed against SPU in January 2021 by Jeaux Rinedahl, an adjunct professor who alleged he was denied a full-time, tenured position because he was gay.
That lawsuit eventually was settled out of court, but it intensified criticism of the hiring policy. Through surveys and petitions, it’s clear that large majorities of the faculty and student body oppose the policy, yet a majority of the trustees reaffirmed it in May – triggering resignations by other trustees and protests by students that included a prolonged sit-in at the school’s administrative offices.
At SPU’s graduation on June 12, dozens of students protested by handing gay-pride flags to Menjares, rather than shake his hand, as they received diplomas.
Kato, the trustees’ chair, responded to the protests with a firm defense of the hiring policy.
“We acknowledge there is disagreement among people of faith on the topic of sexuality and identity,” Kato’s wrote to student activists. “But after careful and prayerful deliberation, we believe these longstanding employee expectations are consistent with the University’s mission and Statement of Faith that reflect a traditional view on biblical marriage and sexuality.”
In June, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson notified SPU that his office was investigating “possible discriminatory employment policies and practices” at the school. SPU was asked to provide details on hiring and firing policies related to individuals’ sexual orientation and involvement in a same-sex marriage or relationship.
On July 27, SPU filed a federal court lawsuit against Ferguson, contending that his investigation violated the university’s right to religious freedom.
“Seattle Pacific has asked a federal district court to step in and protect its freedom to choose employees on the basis of religion, free from government interference or intimidation,” the school said in a statement.
Ferguson responded two days later, declaring that his office “respects the religious views of all Washingtonians” but chiding SPU for resorting to litigation.
“The lawsuit demonstrates that the University believes it is above the law to such an extraordinary degree that it is shielded from answering basic questions from my office regarding the University’s compliance with state law,” Ferguson said.
Ferguson said his office intervened after receiving numerous complaints from SPU faculty and students. Their basic concern, he said, was that the university — located in one of the country’s most liberal cities — “discriminates against faculty and staff on the basis of sexual orientation,” which is prohibited by state law.
The plaintiffs in the new lawsuit against the trustees include six SPU students and 10 members of the faculty or staff.
Among them is Chloe Guillot, who graduated from SPU earlier this year and now – despite her differences with the trustees – attends the university’s seminary.
“I’m stubborn — there’s a part of me that refuses to give up,” she said, “I love professors I’ve had.”
“One thing that’s been hard to communicate to the public is how the actions of the board are so different from the rest of the university,” Guillot said. “The lawsuit goes through the ways these board members have orchestrated a coup that contradicts everything the university stands for.”
Among the faculty plaintiffs is Lynette Bikos, a professor of clinical psychology. She described the board’s behavior as “nefarious” — jeopardizing SPU’s future and undermining its longstanding commitment to diversity.
She cited the possibility of a 25% reduction in faculty positions and said consultants had warned professors that SPU might have only a few more years of financial viability unless circumstances change.
The school’s total enrollment last fall was 3,443, down from 4,175 in 2015.
Bikos said she’s deeply committed to fighting the employment policy, yet finds the effort exhausting.
“Never in my life did I think I’d be part of a lawsuit,” she said. “That’s not who I am.”
Paul Southwick, lead attorney for the plaintiffs, said the university likely would seek dismissal of the lawsuit but predicted the court would allow a jury trial to proceed. He declined to predict an ultimate outcome, but said that under state law, Washington’s attorney general has the right to remove university trustees under certain circumstances.
Tensions over LGBTQ-related policies have flared recently at other religious universities in the U.S.
At Brigham Young – run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — LGBTQ students and their allies at the Provo, Utah, school have been protesting rules that forbid same-sex romantic partnerships or physical displays of affection.
Yeshiva University – based in New York City – has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a state court order mandating that the Orthodox Jewish school recognize an LGBTQ student group – the YU Pride Alliance – as an official campus club. On Friday, the Supreme Court granted Yeshiva’s request for the time being, and signaled it may consider the case more fully.
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R. Kelly lawyer to deliver closing before jurors deliberate
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly’s lead attorney gets her chance Tuesday to deliver her closing argument to federal jurors in Chicago, a day after a prosecutor told them that weeks of evidence proved the singer parlayed his fame to sexually abuse minors and record the abuse on video.
Kelly faces charges including production of child pornography, enticing minor girls for sex and obstruction of justice by rigging his 2008 child pornography trial in state court, at which he was acquitted. Jurors were expected to began deliberating later Tuesday.
In her closing, prosecutor Elizabeth Pozolo described Kelly as a secret sexual predator.
“Robert Kelly abused many girls over many years,” she said, referring to the 55-year-old Grammy winner by his full first name. “He committed horrible crimes against children. … All these years later, the hidden side of Robert Kelly has come out.”
Kelly attorney Jennifer Bonjean twice called for a mistrial Monday, complaining that closing arguments by attorneys for Kelly co-defendants Derrell McDavid and Milton Brown were grounded in the presumption that “the world now knows Mr. Kelly is a sex predator.”
“The presumption of innocence has been abolished for him,” Bonjean said, meaning Kelly was unable to get a fair trial. Judge Harry Leinenweber denied the requests.
Prosecutors will have the opportunity for a short rebuttal after Bonjean gives her closing argument in Kelly’s hometown of Chicago, where he rose from poverty to become an R&B superstar.
Known for his smash hit “I Believe I Can Fly” and for sex-infused songs such as “Bump n’ Grind,” Kelly sold millions of albums even after allegations of sexual misconduct began circulating in the 1990s. Widespread outrage emerged after the #MeToo reckoning and the 2019 docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Kelly and McDavid, Kelly’s former business manager, are accused of fixing the 2008 trial by intimidating and paying off witnesses. Both face child pornography charges. Brown, a former Kelly associate, is accused of receiving child pornography.
Kelly was sentenced in June to 30 years in prison after a separate federal trial in New York, where he was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking. Convictions on just a few of the 13 counts Kelly faces at his current trial could add years to his imprisonment.
Pozolo focused much of her closing argument on the government’s star witness, an accuser who went by “Jane” and who said Kelly sexually abused her hundreds of times starting when she was 14.
“He performed degrading acts upon her for his own sick pleasure,” Pozolo said.
She reminded jurors of graphic video footage they had watched, which Jane testified depicted Kelly, at around age 30, abusing her when she was 14. The videos shown included one at the heart of Kelly’s 2008 trial. Jurors said later they had no choice but to acquit Kelly because Jane didn’t testify.
“Who does that? Who uses a 14-year-old child to film a video like this?” she said. “This man. Robert Kelly.”
Before Kelly’s 2008 trial, Pozolo said, Kelly and his associates scrambled to recover multiple sex videos that had gone missing from a collection he often carried around in a large gym bag.
By doing so, she said, Kelly associates sought “to cover up the fact that ... R. Kelly, the R&B superstar, is actually a sexual predator.”
In his closing, an attorney for McDavid said prosecutors had to show that his client actually knew about any abuse of Jane by Kelly in the 2000s — not just that it was likely he knew.
“Did they prove he knew ... behind a reasonable doubt?” Beau Brindley asked. “They did not.”
Pozolo balked at the idea that McDavid had no inkling in the 2000s that the abuse allegations might be credible after helping to recover missing recordings and handing bags of cash to people who returned videos McDavid knew could destroy Kelly.
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Trial begins for woman accused of killing expectant mother, cutting unborn baby out of her
NEW BOSTON, Texas (KSLA/Gray News) - The trial is underway in the capital murder trial of a Texas woman accused of killing a pregnant woman and the fetus she allegedly cut out of the woman’s womb, KSLA reports.
Taylor Parker, 29, faces the death penalty if convicted of the October 2020 death of Reagan Hancock, 21, and the kidnapping of the unborn baby, Braxlynn, who was later pronounced dead at an Oklahoma hospital.
On Monday, Parker entered the courtroom to face a jury on the charges.
The day started with Parker pleading not guilty.
In opening statements, attorneys with the prosecution said Parker committed the crimes not because she wanted a baby but because she did not want to lose her boyfriend.
The attorneys also said Hancock was stabbed and cut around 100 times, with a scalpel being used to remove the fetus.
Witnesses said Parker was unable to carry a child after having a hysterectomy. According to witnesses, Parker offered them $100,000 to be surrogates.
The prosecution said Parker ordered from the internet a suit that made her look pregnant, faking pregnancy for nearly 10 months, all while hunting for a victim.
Defense attorneys said this is a complicated case, both factually and emotionally, and asked the jury to be fair.
Officials say it could take a couple of weeks to try this case.
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Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impress
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Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Sept. 13) morning.
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Inner Sand.
600m: Phanta (S.J. Sunil) 42. Easy.
800m: Camille (Dashrath) 56, 600/42. Easy. Soup And Sandwich (Zameer) 50, 600/37. Moved attractively. Coeur De Lion (J. Chinoy), Zacapa (rb) 57, 600/43. Former was two lengths better. House Of Lords (J. Chinoy), Excellent Gold (rb) 50, 600/37. Former made up four lengths and easily finished a distance ahead. Outlander (Ajinkya) 53, 600/39. Moved well. My Princess (Zameer) 55, 600/41. Easy. Intense Approach (V. Jodha) 51, 600/38. Good work.
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1000m: Brazos (Dhebe), Gimme (Parmar) 1-7, 800/52, 600/39. Former was well in hand while the latter was pushed to finish level. Flaming Lamborgini (Dashrath) 1-5, 800/51, 600/39. Worked well. Kings Best (T.S. Jodha) 1-10, 800/54, 600/040. Edmund (Ajinkya), M’ssarat (H. Gore) 1-8, 800/53, 600/40. Both moved level freely.
1400m: Mount Sinai (rb) 1-39, 1200/1-25, 800/57, 600/44. Moved freely. Snowfall (T.S. Jodha) 1-35, 1200/1-20, 1000/1-5, 800/52, 600/39. Responded well.
Gate practice — inner sand.
1000m: Flying Visit (Mansoor) 1-7, 800/51, 600/39. Jumped out well. Hawk Of The Wind (H.M. Akshay), Lord Fenicia (S.J. Sunil) 1-12, 600/43. Both jumped out well.
Noted on September 12:
Inner sand.
800m: Flying Visit (Mansoor) 54, 600/40. Moved fluently.
1000m: Adamas (Yash), Mystical Rose (Peter) 1-5, 800/50, 600/37. Former moved well and finished four lengths ahead. Wall Street (Yash), Mystic Bay (Peter) 1-6, 800/51, 600/37. Former strode out well and finished five lengths ahead. Starry Spirit (app), Pyrrhus (V. Bunde) 1-6, 800/51, 600/38. Former was superior.
1200m: Star (Peter), Jerusalem (Yash) 1-21, 1000/1-6, 800/52, 600/39. Former finished six lengths ahead.
1400m: Dangerous (Santosh), Vincent Van Gogh (Nirmal) 1-36, 1200/1-22, 1000/1-9, 800/55, 600/42. Former who is in good shape finished well clear. Note the former.
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KYIV, Ukraine — As Ukrainian forces quietly prepared a counteroffensive that would stunningly expel occupying Russian soldiers from nearly the entire northeastern Kharkiv region, Moscow was so sure of its hold on the territory that it began imposing Russian curriculum in the local schools.
Moscow has acknowledged educators were arrested, but has claimed they were Ukrainian collaborators, not Russian citizens. And in a sign of the Kremlin’s reality-bending claim of authority in the region, the head of the Russian Investigative Committee, a top law enforcement body, on Tuesday ordered its own criminal investigation into the arrest of the teachers by the Ukrainians, according to the department’s Telegram channel.
It was unclear how many teachers Ukraine had detained, but the arrests were just part of the continuing reverberations of the successful Ukrainian operation, and Russia’s swift and humiliating retreat.
With the Kremlin under pressure to explain the losses and rare public assertions in Russia that the country’s military effort has proved inadequate, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman reiterated Tuesday that there were no plans for a general military mobilization.
“At the moment, no, it’s out of the question,” the spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said in a conference call with reporters.
Peskov also issued a warning to critics of Putin, including supporters of the war who have pushed for a general mobilization and tougher strikes on Ukraine. The Kremlin has made it illegal to criticize the war, which it calls a “special military operation” and has cracked down on dissenters.
“As for other, critical points of view, as long as they remain within the framework of the current legislation, this is pluralism. But the line is very, very thin,” Peskov warned. “You have to be very careful here. It was clear, he added, that “Russians support the president. This is confirmed by the mood of the people.”
The mood, however, in Russia has been dark, in stark contrast to the jubilation in Ukraine in recent days, evidenced by videos of joyful residents hugging Ukrainian soldiers as they swept into villages, towns and strategic cities throughout the Kharkiv region.
As Kyiv has reasserted authority over those liberated towns and villages, the Kremlin’s plans for annexing the territory have become increasingly clear — from shaping what young Ukrainians would learn in class to preparing sham referendums.
It has also revealed how unprepared Russia was for Ukraine’s advance, leaving behind not only sympathetic educators but so many weapons and equipment that military experts have assessed that Russia will now struggle even harder to capture any more ground than it currently occupies.
In occupied southern Ukraine, amid a slower-moving separate Ukrainian counteroffensive, Russia has delayed its plans to stage referendums, which would be illegal and not recognized by the international community, but Moscow planned as a precursor to annexation.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said Monday that the Russian teachers faced up to 12 years in prison on charges of violating laws and customs of war, without specifying how many had been arrested.
In recent months, Russia has promised hundreds of teachers significant pay raises to go to occupied Ukraine and teach the Russian curriculum — with Russia’s take on Ukraine’s history — in the coming school year.
Ukrainian education “must be corrected,” Russian Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov said at a June 28 meeting of Putin’s United Russia party. Teachers in Ukraine’s occupied southern region have insisted on using exclusively the Russian language during class.
But as some of Russia’s overeager invasion and annexation plans have unraveled in the war’s sixth month, Putin is facing increasing pressure at home.
The initial aims of what the Kremlin calls a “special military operation” were to capture Kyiv and force a regime change. That failed after less than two months of fighting.
British intelligence said Monday that Russia’s 1st Guards Tank Army, one of the most prestigious units in the Russian military, was part of the forces that withdrew from the Kharkiv region and has been “severely downgraded” after suffering “heavy casualties” earlier in the war.
“Russia’s conventional force designed to counter NATO is severely weakened,” the intelligence agency said on Twitter. “It will likely take years for Russia to rebuild this capability.”
Robyn Dixon and Mary Ilyushina in Riga, Latvia, contributed to this report.
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Twitter whistleblower brings his critiques to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former security chief at Twitter will appear before Congress Tuesday with alarming allegations that the social platform misled regulators about its cyber defenses and efforts to control millions of fake accounts.
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a respected cybersecurity expert, will appear Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee to lay out his concerns. Zatko’s claims could also affect Tesla billionaire Elon Musk’s attempt to back out of his $44 billion deal to acquire the social platform. Musk claims that Twitter has long underreported spam bots on its platform and cites that as a reason to nix the deal he struck in April.
Zatko was the head of security for the influential platform until he was fired early this year. He filed a whistleblower complaint in July with Congress, the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among his most serious accusations is that Twitter violated the terms of a 2011 FTC settlement by falsely claiming that it had put stronger measures in place to protect the security and privacy of its users.
The Judiciary Committee chairman, Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin, called Zatko’s accusations “serious business.”
“If it’s anywhere along the lines that (he) suggested, I think it’s a matter of grave personal-privacy concern,” Durbin told reporters Monday. “The question is whether information gathered by Twitter has been used for purposes which we’re not aware of.”
Many of Zatko’s claims are uncorroborated and appear to have little documentary support. Twitter has called Zatko’s description of events “a false narrative ... riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies” and lacking important context.
Zatko also accuses the company of deception in its handling of automated “spam bots,” or fake accounts. That allegation is at the core of billionaire tycoon Elon Musk’s attempt to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. Musk and Twitter are locked in a bitter legal battle, with Twitter having sued Musk to force him to complete the deal. The Delaware judge overseeing the case ruled last week that Musk can include new evidence related to Zatko’s allegations in the high-stakes trial, which is set to start Oct. 17.
Zatko, 51, first gained prominence in the 1990s as an ethical hacker and later worked in senior positions at an elite Defense Department research unit and at Google. He joined Twitter in late 2020 at the urging of then-CEO Jack Dorsey.
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Tom Rogic has received messages from Scott Bain, Scott Brown and more after his move to the English Championship following his time at Celtic.
The summer of rumours surrounding the attacking midfielder - which included causes for concern around him and reports that he may retire before he's 30 - has ended with penning a one-season deal at West Brom, with the option of a second year. There was talk of lucrative moves in Asia ahead of the World Cup in Qatar kicking off this November but he's instead opted for the UK.
He now joins up with Steve Bruce's side, desperate for a return to the Premier League and have called upon the trophy-laden Celtic hero for help. Speaking on his social media, the Australian international said: "Very happy to have signed for West Bromwich Albion and to start a new chapter in my career. Looking forward to the season ahead."
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Former teammates have rushed to give him their well-wishes. Current third choice keeper at Parkhead, Scott Bain, simply commented 'wizard.'
Ex-captain and Fleetwood Town manager Scott Brown put down a fire and love heart emoji, with Erik Sviachenko firing in some applause alongside Dorus de Vries.
The next game coming for the Baggies is a match with Birmingham City but Rogic hasn't been with a club since June.
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Program teaches underserved creators how to monetize their work online
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In April, Black Web Fest, a non-profit organization highlighting Black creators, launched the Black Web Fest x Web Monetization program to educate creators about web monetization. Through the program, the organization is providing several independent Black filmmakers unrestricted grant funding and marketing support.
According to an article by the Americans for the Arts, The Impact of Covid-19 on Internationally Marginalized Artists and Creative Workers, BIPOC creators are less likely to monetize their work online. "We created this program out of necessity. As venues, businesses, and in-person events shuttered during the pandemic; many Black creators struggled economically. Due to the digital divide, some artists did not have access to technology, the internet, or the skills to transition from traditional methods. Through this program, we provided over 40 Black filmmakers the tools to monetize their work online" said Victoria Coker, Founder of Black Web Fest.
This year marks Black Web Fest's sixth annual festival, which will be held from September 30 to October 1. The event will also feature films and series from the web monetization program. To learn more about Black Web Fest 2022, visit: https://blackwebfest.org/bwf-2022/
Here is the list of Black Web Fest x Web Monetization program grantees:
Shoutout 2 My Therapist, Stefanie Philpott
SEX, VLOGS, AND KIDNAPPINGS, Kyla Sylvers
QuaranDream!, Jeffrey Elizabeth Copeland
Marooned, Christopher Lamadieu
Hide & Seek, Ajoké Adebesin
LOOP, Ivan Mbakop
VICTUS, Yolanda Ross
Church: A Film by Mac Infinity, BDe'Auan (de-on) McClaine
Boxed, Wanjiru Njendu
One Hundred Days and Thinking, Conrad Khalil
REAL MEN DON'T…: An exploration of modern manhood and masculinity., Elton Loud
Why I Turf", formally "Turfin, Latiece Brown
A grant from the Interledger Foundation funded the Black Web Fest x Web Monetization program. The Interledger Foundation is a non-profit advocate for the web, promoting innovation, creativity, and inclusion by advancing open payment standards and technologies that seamlessly connect the global society.
The Black Web Fest is an organization that helps Black creators build sustainable careers by providing accessible programs and services. Their core themes are new media and technology. Black Web Fest events include film screenings, panels, game jams, and more. The organization previously held events in New York, Atlanta, and London. To learn more visit blackwebfest.org.
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