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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Point guard Dennis Schröder is returning for a second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Schröder’s agency, Priority Sports, announced the deal on social media Friday.
The German guard spent the 2020-21 season with LeBron James and the Lakers, averaging 15.4 points and 5.8 assists per game. Los Angeles offered him a four-year contract extension worth more than $80 million during the season, but he turned it down to seek more money in free agency.
But Schröder struck out in the market and signed a $5.9 million deal with the Boston Celtics, who then traded him to Houston late last season in a deal for Daniel Theis.
Schröder is averaging 14.2 points and 4.7 assists per game over nine NBA seasons with five teams.
His agency announced the deal shortly after Schröder’s German national team lost to Spain in the EuroBasket semifinals.
Schröder’s return leaves the Lakers with a crowded backcourt behind Russell Westbrook, who has survived nearly a full offseason of trade speculation and is due to make $47 million this year after a disappointing first year with his hometown team. Newcomers Patrick Beverley and Lonnie Walker IV and holdovers Kendrick Nunn and Austin Reaves are also on the roster.
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BERLIN (AP) — A town in central Germany has voted in favor of letting all swimmers bathe topless at its four municipal pools.
German news agency dpa reported Friday that officials in Goettingen had initially permitted topless bathing on weekends after a person who identified as neither male nor female objected to being told to cover up last year.
Dpa quoted a town spokesperson saying that “the overwhelming majority” of swimmers approved of the measure and following a council vote it would now apply throughout the week.
A court in Berlin this week separately rejected a discrimination lawsuit filed by a woman who was told by officials to cover her breasts at an open-air water playground in the capital, while men were not asked to do so. The ruling can be appealed.
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The Dolphins’ offensive line concerns got more serious Friday when coach Mike McDaniel said right tackle Austin Jackson (right ankle) will go on the short-term injured reserve list, meaning he’ll miss at least four games, and left tackle Terron Armstead is questionable for Sunday’s game at Baltimore with a toe injury.
“It was kind of close,” McDaniel said about putting Jackson on IR. “Ankles are kind of finicky. But really what we wanted to avoid after we took all consideration into effect was that we don’t want it to linger for the whole season.”
Jackson sustained his injury in the second quarter of last week’s season-opening 20-7 victory over New England when he got rolled up on a run by fullback Alec Ingold. He stayed in the game for one more play before going to the sideline.
Greg Little, who replaced Jackson in the game, will replace Jackson in the starting lineup, protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s blind side.
Armstead, who left the Patriots game for two plays in the fourth quarter, is battling a toe injury. Asked whether he had confidence Armstead would play Sunday, McDaniel was guarded.
“I have confidence that he’s limited today and is questionable for the game,” he said.
Armstead, the three-time Pro Bowl selection who is the Dolphins’ best offensive lineman, might be a gametime decision.
“It just depends on if he’s worried about it, it will go all the way up to the game because he will do whatever it takes to play,” McDaniel said. “If he’s feeling pretty good about it, it won’t.”
McDaniel said the team is “very confident” in Little.
“He did a great job jumping in there [last week] and he’s really made the most of all of his reps,” McDaniel said.
The Dolphins only carry eight offensive linemen on their 53-man roster. ESPN reported Wednesday the Dolphins intend to sign veteran offensive tackle Brandon Shell, a 30-year-old who started 61 games during the past six seasons with Seattle and the New York Jets. The team hasn’t made such an announcement.
The Dolphins have three offensive linemen on their 16-man practice squad: tackles Kion Smith and Larnel Coleman and James Empey.
Armstead was noncommittal on his status.
“Ideally the starting 11 will be out there, but that’s not how the game works,” he said.
Armstead said he knows how to compensate when playing hurt.
“Unfortunately, I’ve had to become a master compensator and learn ways [to play],” he said. “I’ve added tools to my tool bag that have helped me succeed in games where I’m not feeling my best or dealing with something.”
McDaniel seemed encouraged about Armstead, although not certain he’ll play Sunday.
“He’s got a high pain tolerance, especially in games,” McDaniel said.
McDaniel said he thinks Armstead has played games with worse injuries but said the Dolphins don’t want this injury lingering all season. He said he doesn’t think Armstead’s mobility will be too constricted.
“If he’s able to go it will be full speed with him because that’s the way he is,” McDaniel said.
In other injury news defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (back), running back Salvon Ahmed (heel), wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (toe) and tight end Hunter Long (ankle) are questionable.
Tight end Cethan Carter (concussion protocol), injured in the Patriots game, is listed as out for the game.
Passing game average?
Although quarterback Tua Tagovailoa didn’t throw deep often last week against New England, he ranked around the middle of the NFL, according to one passing game metric. Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, on the other hand, was above average.
Tagovailoa was tied for 12th in Intended Air Yards per pass attempt at 8.3 yards, according to Pro Football Reference.
IAY/attempt is defined as average air yards per pass attempt, whether completed or not.
Baltimore led the league at 12.0 yards, slightly ahead of second-place Tampa Bay (11.3 yards).
By the way, Tagovailoa threw off of play action 14 times among his 33 attempts, which ranked second in the league behind Philadelphia (16).
Ravens focus on tackling
Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle can take a short pass to the house in the blink of an eye, so Baltimore is emphasizing the importance tackling and taking good angles. Waddle, a 1,000-yard receiver last year as a rookie, had a 42-yard touchdown reception last week in which he caught an 11-yard pass, split three defenders and sprinted 31 yards. And you know what Hill, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, can do with his speed.
“The timing of their offense is what makes it go,” Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald said. “If the ball is out on time, and a guy has a catch and run, you have issues. That’s something that we’re going to try to throw a wrench in the works for them.”
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NJ cops work with local small business to replace kid’s bike after crash
Gianna is a typical kid living in Howell, NJ. She enjoys riding her bike around town and was crushed when her bicycle was destroyed in a crash. The crash was an accident and thankfully Gianna and the driver were not hurt.
The bike, however, not so lucky.
Between Gianna's family and the driver, who felt terrible, they didn't have the extra money to help Gianna get a new bike. Enter the Howell PD and B3 Bicycles on Route 9 North. The cops and this great Jersey small business stepped up to help Gianna get a new bike.
Yes, it's a small gesture when you look at all that is happening in the world today. But it's an important reminder that life is about the small stuff. It's about small acts of kindness and caring that are too often overlooked. Producer Kristen spotted this one on Facebook and I wanted to share it with you.
Thanks to Howell Police Officer Cuzzo who responded to the accident scene and brought the story to light.
Our Blue Friday honorees today are the entire team at the Howell PD, protecting, serving and helping with the small stuff. Remember, there is a thin line between civilization and savagery...and that line is Blue.
The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Spadea. Any opinions expressed are Bill's own. Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015.
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In Do Revenge, a deliciously dark comedy now streaming on Netflix, Maya Hawke’s Eleanor declares herself “a disciple of the ‘90s teen movie.” The same could be said for director and co-writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who tonally and visually pays homage to a number of that era’s movies in her own sophomore directorial effort.
The spiky misadventures of Eleanor and Camila Mendes’s Drea at preppy Rosehill Country Day evoke shades of Clueless, 10 Things I Hate About You, Jawbreaker, and Cruel Intentions, among other titles. “If you put all of those things in a boiling pot and created a soup, I would hope that Do Revenge would emerge from the soup,” Robinson tells Vanity Fair during a recent Zoom. “I wanted to make a campy popcorn movie that does not live in reality. Do Revenge is a world unto itself.”
To craft an aesthetic that would appeal to varied audiences and blend Y2K sensibilities with Gen Z touchstones, complete with Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish needle drops, Robinson enlisted costume designer Alana Morshead and production designer Hillary Gurtler. “All three of us really immersed ourselves in all of these films,” she says. “We each brought something different to the table from rewatching and spending time in the worlds that we were pulling inspiration from.” In revisiting the films, Robinson says she was struck by how expertly shot they were. “As a kid, you’re experiencing something and you just love it. And that’s not to say that they weren’t always well-made,” she explains. “I feel like coming back to them as a filmmaker, I was just really taken aback about how beautiful these films are.”
Although Robinson teases that there are roughly “30 to 40 Easter eggs” scattered throughout Do Revenge for eagle-eyed watchers to find, here VF highlights homages to five classic teen movies in the new comedy.
Clueless
References to Amy Heckerling’s 1995 blockbuster are sprinkled throughout the film—from characters’ berets à la Alicia Silverstone’s Cher to Maude Latour’s cover of Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America,” which plays over Clueless's opening shots. A more obscure shoutout: Rosehill’s Horowitz Hall, an homage to Cher’s last name. And if you thought we didn’t notice the school landmark labeled J.K. Robinson Library, in honor of Do Revenge’s director and co-writer? As if!
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LONDON (AP) — A foreign correspondent, a consultant, a businessman, a retired accountant and his wife stand in a line for nearly eight hours.
That is how this story begins, once I claim my spot among a growing queue of mourners coming from all corners of the United Kingdom and the world to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II in England’s capital.
It ends when the five of us exit the majestic hall — each in awe, in our own individual way, of the forces of change that swirl around us.
One step into the line, a volunteer named Kofi jots down my number; a wristband later confirms I am No. 3,017 in the queue.
I look back, and the chain of people has already grown by a dozen. It will stretch for miles along the south bank of the River Thames toward Westminster Hall, where the late queen is lying in state ahead of her funeral on Monday.
We were told to expect this. Long waiting times, potentially for 30 hours, in lines that could stretch more than five miles.
A single-zip backpack was all we were allowed to bring; food and drink would be tossed before entering the hall. I packed as I would for a hostile assignment: Layers and waterproofs to account for the notoriously moody weather. Protein bars and a fully charged power bank. An obscene number of pens. And good shoes.
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The first challenge is finding the end of the ever-moving queue. I start from the beginning, near the Albert Embankment, and work my way through the sea of humans from all walks of life who are lined up in single file.
My fellow queuers and I assess each other silently. There is Ramakant and his wife Usha, a retired pair with a passion for mountains. Daniel, a jolly businessman from Essex, specializes in office refurbishment. There is a consultant whose identity I’ve sworn to secrecy because she was skipping work to stand in line.
In the course of our normal lives, we are unlikely to ever cross paths. But the forces of history have somehow bound us together, at least for these next few hours. Quietly, not explicitly, a sense of community has mysteriously formed between us.
We have different reasons for coming. Ramakant and Usha adored the queen. Daniel admired her dedication. For the unnamed consultant, saying goodbye to the queen was something she had to do “for myself.”
Me? I was curious. Death has been on my mind lately.
A week prior, I had been in southern Iraq to witness thousands of pilgrims make their way to the holy city of Karbala to mark the Shiite religious observance of Arbaeen — a 40-day mourning period to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, Prophet Mohammed’s grandson.
I watched an endless procession of pious Iraqis recreate scenes from seventh-century Islam under the scorching 105-degree (40 degrees Celsius) sun. Men rode camels in Hejazi regalia and black-clad youth waved religious flags. Food stalls that dotted the many miles to the shrine gave out rice and beans.
Now I am witness to a dramatically different queue of mourners, there to mark the passing of a monarch whose 70-year reign encompassed the end of an empire. Unlike in the parched terrain of Iraq, people here are fearful it may rain.
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The queue, observed: Readers engrossed in thick novels. Groups of friends chatting and sharing large bottles of champagne. A woman practicing tai chi.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Ramakant says.
Usha marvels at how Elizabeth worked up until hours before she died, handling the transition of power from Boris Johnson to Liz Truss two days before her demise.
“Imagine all the things she has done behind the scenes, in the background, none of us know anything about,” she says.
They can’t believe Elizabeth is dead, despite the fact they knew she could not live forever. “Did you notice her fingertips?” Daniel says of Elizabeth’s last appearance two days before her death. “They were see-through almost, weren’t they?”
We are silent, listening to the gentle soundtrack of the Thames.
It’s a good thing, he adds, that she died soon after Prince Philip, her husband of 74 years. It had been the same with his parents; they died within two weeks of each other. “It’s the best death, really.”
The consultant ducks to avoid a TV crew. Later she scrolls social media, hoping not to find herself on international news broadcasts. A colleague calls, and she tells them she is just “getting lunch.”
I ask: Why not just tell them you are here?
“It’s just one of those things I want to do for myself, and not have to explain.” ___
Suddenly, the line is moving. The queen’s coffin has arrived in the Hall.
Everything that follows is the epitome of order. The line snakes quickly around the bank, down to the embankment, where we watch boats cruise by. Before us, in the late-afternoon sun, the gothic complex of Westminster glimmers.
Ramakant was an accountant and has spent his retirement years traveling the world with his wife. From Niagara Falls to Mt. Kilimanjaro, they have been everywhere. “The key,” says Usha, “is not to wait until tomorrow.”
“You might be dead,” Ramakant says. To our left is the National COVID Memorial Wall, with one heart for each life lived and lost.
The consultant has to use the bathroom, but the line is now moving rapidly. So we share our location with her and, moments later, wave when we are many yards ahead and are reunited.
At the final stretch, we eye the security check just before the hall entrance. We are surprised by how fast the line has moved. A woman behind me complains to the volunteers who come to take away drinks: “I’ve got 30 hours’ worth of alcohol in here!”
Ramakant is stopped from taking off his shoes before the X-ray. “This isn’t like Gatwick!” jokes one policeman, invoking the name of one of London’s airports.
Inside the hall, all falls silent and still. We look up at the lofty wood-beam ceilings. We look down, and there it is — the queen’s coffin on a raised platform, surrounded by honor guards. On top, the imperial state crown glitters with its 3,000 diamonds.
The line divides in two, and each of us is given three seconds to pay last respects. A man in a tartan kilt and with a walking stick salutes. An elderly woman rises from her wheelchair and makes the sign of the cross. Daniel gets on one knee. Ramakant and Usha bow their heads. Then it is my turn. Outside, the sun is setting.
“We probably would never have met if it weren’t for this,” Daniel says afterward. Everyone exchanges numbers. “Even in death, she’s still doing her work.”
Total time elapsed: Just over 7½ hours.
Ramakant turns to me. “So,” he says. “What will you write about us?”
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Samya Kullab, Iraq correspondent for The Associated Press, is on assignment in London covering the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/samya_kullab
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The death last year of a Johnson County, Kansas, teenager poisoned by fentanyl has led to a congressional effort to make social media companies report illegal drug activity on their platforms.
The Cooper Davis Act, introduced Thursday by Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas, requires communication service providers to work more closely with federal authorities who need data to fight illegal drug sales.
Cooper’s parents had told The Star the pill laced with the synthetic opioid that killed their 16-year-old son was purchased by a friend who used Snapchat to hook up with a dealer in Missouri. Cooper and his friends thought they were taking Percocet pills. He was the only one who died.
Libby Davis had said she had monitored her son’s Snapchat account and, “I could see drugs being sold on Snapchat, so it’s not hard to find. It’s definitely happening.
“People were posting pictures of what they had for sale and how much they cost. And it was people in our area. I know he had routes to drugs on Snapchat.”
Last month in a back-to-school message to families, Marshall warned parents that “your children through social media, through the Snapchats, are able to purchase one tablet of fentanyl, which can kill them. So please parents, teachers, talk to your children about the dangers out there.”
Marshall has described his proposal as a way to hold social media companies accountable. Law enforcement officials warn an alarming rate of fentanyl-laced pills are sold through TikTok, Snapchat and other popular social media sites. Drug cartels trafficking fentanyl in the United States use vast distribution networks on social media, Marshall says.
Marshall and seven other Republican senators sent a letter this week to the CEOs of Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok asking them to identify the “steps your companies are taking to protect children and crackdown on illegal drug sales on your platforms” and “recognizing the role your platforms play in the evolving illicit drug ecosystem.”
“Social media platforms like yours provide a convenient venue for dealers to anonymously and discreetly peddle these counterfeit pills to a young audience,” they wrote. “With 4 in 10 of these pills containing a lethal dose of fentanyl, more and more of these online transactions are ending in tragedy.”
Some of the companies, however, have already taken steps to combat illegal drug sales on their platforms. Snapchat unveiled new safety policies last year. For instance, it developed an educational portal that users are directed to if they search for drug-related keywords. The company said it also increased its detection rates by more than 200% in the early part of last year alone.
“We are determined to remove illegal drug sales from our platform, and we have been investing in proactive detection and collaboration with law enforcement to hold drug dealers accountable for the harm they are causing our community,” the company said in a statement.
Facebook has said its standards are clear to users: Neither Facebook nor Instagram allow people to buy, sell or trade pharmaceuticals on their platforms, and they have created partnerships with experts and groups fighting the opioid crisis.
TikTok also prohibits the depiction, promotion or trade of drugs and other controlled substances — violators of the platform’s community guidelines get kicked off. But some users still find ways to work around those rules.
As easy as Grubhub
Cooper’s death was one of two high-profile fentanyl deaths of young people in the Kansas City area in the past year tied to social media.
In the Northland, Oak Park High School sophomore Ethan Everly died on March 29, five days after taking a tiny blue pill he apparently thought was Percocet, a narcotic used to treat pain but also sold illegally to people looking for a high.
His father told The Star that Ethan didn’t know it was a fake packed with a lethal dose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than morphine.
Young people like Cooper and Ethan are taking pills they think are Xanax, Percocet, OxyContin and other pharmaceuticals, not knowing that some are counterfeit pills have enough fentanyl to kill them.
Ethan was communicating with the person who sold him the fake Percocet via Facebook Messenger. His father later saw the conversation on Ethan’s phone. His son paid for the pill that killed him through Cash App.
“So it’s no longer the idea of you going to a back alley in this dangerous area and making a buy,” Rogeana Patterson-King, assistant special agent in charge with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Kansas City district office, told The Star earlier this year.
“These drug traffickers have become very savvy, and they know how to solicit buyers on different types of apps on your phone.”
In the era of social media, teenagers can get drugs now as easily as having Grubhub deliver dinner. “They don’t leave the house anymore,” Kevin Kufeldt told Johnson County parents at a drug seminar earlier this year.
Kufeldt, a counselor with Johnson County Mental Health Center who works with adolescents being treated for addiction, warned Blue Valley School District parents not to dismiss the growing fentanyl crisis as something that doesn’t affect their kids. It’s at your front door, he warned.
Libby Davis, Cooper’s mother, spoke that night, too.
She didn’t know anything about the fentanyl crisis before her son died in August 2021, shortly after starting his junior year at Mill Valley High School in the De Soto district. But since then she has put aside a fear of public speaking and has talked to countless parents in the metro. She was scheduled to appear with Marshall at a news conference Friday morning.
She and her husband, Randy, also launched a public awareness campaign in his memory, Keepin’ Clean for Coop. Marshall’s office said it worked with the couple in crafting the Cooper Davis Act.
Snapchat, the popular instant messaging app, lets people share images and video clips that disappear, often within seconds, after being viewed.
“The concept of Snapchat I despise,” Davis told The Star. “I don’t believe that parents should not be able to see exactly what their kids are doing on that platform. The built-in privacy for immature children I think is a disservice to society. It just shouldn’t be. You shouldn’t be providing an avenue for kids to do secretive things, or bad things.”
Fentanyl deaths rising
The letter that Marshall and his Republican colleagues sent the social media giants pressed for details about what they are doing to stop illegal drug activity on their platforms.
The senators, who also requested a meeting with the CEOs, asked the social media platforms for the number of illegal drug transactions and the accounts it removed for that activity. And they asked whether the companies were sharing information with other social media companies and law enforcement.
Last year in Kansas, overdose deaths from fentanyl-related substances topped all other drug-related overdose deaths. Among the 338 people who died of a drug overdose between Jan. 1 and June 30 last year, 149 involved fentanyl or a fentanyl analog.
The Kansas City Police Department said earlier this year that accidental overdoses from fentanyl had climbed nearly 150% from 2019-2020, particularly noticeable among ages 15 to 24. Last year, out of 129 overdoses, 50 were fentanyl-related, KCPD said.
Law enforcement officials nationwide are in a full-court press warning families about this explosion of overdoses, including the DEA’s public awareness campaign, One Pill Can Kill.
Marshall’s proposal is modeled after federal code that requires reporting of activities related to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children to the Justice Department.
Under his plan, the information companies would report at their “sole discretion” includes details about the people involved in illegal drug activity — email addresses, screen names and payment information excluding personally identifiable details.
They would also report area codes or ZIP codes that could identify geographical location and information related to drug sales, such as photos or direct messages.
It has built-in privacy protections, however, noting that providers are not required to “monitor any user, subscriber, or customer” or “search, screen or scan” their accounts.
The act calls for the DEA to make the reports available to other law enforcement agencies. And it outlines penalties for providers who knowingly and willfully fail to report such activity — no more than $150,000 for the first offense, no more than $300,000 after that.
Marshall frequently uses the fentanyl crisis to push for stricter security at the U.S. border with Mexico, part of the hard-line approach his party has taken to immigration issues.
It’s one of the party’s featured messages in their effort to win control of Congress this November.
Marshall, who is not up for reelection until 2026, is among the Republican lawmakers who have made trips to the southern border to emphasize their opposition to illegal immigration.
After his trip, Marshall called Kansas a border state, given the number of fentanyl overdoses in the state and lambasted President Joe Biden over what he said was a humanitarian crisis at the border.
“Border security is related to fentanyl poisoning, 90% of the fentanyl is coming across the border because we don’t have a secure border,” Marshall said.
The Justice Department said in August that more fentanyl is being seized at the California ports of San Diego and Imperial than at any other port in the country and that in the first nine months of the fiscal year, 60% of the fentanyl seizures in the country were along the southern border.
Marshall’s bill faces an uphill battle in passing through the Senate, which is currently narrowly controlled by Democrats.
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This story includes reporting by The Star’s Daniel Desrochers.
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Texoma libraries embracing the future of information with new digital skills and storage
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The next chapter of information for libraries is here.
“You have to keep up with the times,” said Mark Revolinski, the Pottsboro Library’s digital navigator. “Technology is here. We should embrace it.”
The Pottsboro Library is one of 18 organizations selected for a grant by the National Digital Navigator Corps, part of a 10 million dollar investment from Google.org.
Pottsboro received more than $350,000 to hire a digital expert.
“We have a full-time digital navigator to help people connect to tech, whatever they need to be successful,” said Dianne Connery, the Pottsboro Library director.
As the digital navigator, Revolinski said he does everything from helping people set up the internet to teach the basics.
“It’s just a joy to watch these seniors that have never had technology learn how to use technology and enjoy it,” said Revolinski.
The Cooke County Library is also thinking digital.
Now, at the click of a button, hundreds of newspapers will be online.
“It’s amazing what you can find,” said Kimberly Reiter, the associate director and children’s class coordinator at Cooke County Library
The Cooke County Library was also awarded the TexTreasures grant of $25,000.
The money will convert issues from the Gainesville Daily Register from 1947 to 1956 to an online format.
“We house all of the microfilms for the GDR and they’re the only copies, so if something were to happen to our building then that history would be lost,” said Reiter.
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Ross Chastain, the driver with a growing list of enemies, heads into the first elimination race of NASCAR’s playoffs in a pretty comfortable position above the cutline.
It’s Kyle Busch, and Austin Dillon, Chase Briscoe and Kevin Harvick, who are trying to stave off elimination Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.
And yet Chastain can’t relax, even as he sits ninth in the 16-driver field. The bottom four in the standings will be eliminated when the checkered flag falls at the Tennessee short track, and Chastain can’t guarantee he won’t be knocked below that cutline. He’s angered enough fellow drivers this year that any payback headed his way could be delivered at a most inopportune time.
“I can’t speak for what other people are thinking,” Chastain said before Friday’s practice and qualifying at Bristol. “I just know that I hit the wall nice and hard at Pocono.”
Pocono is where Denny Hamlin refused to give Chastain even an inch of room on the track on a late restart because of previous incidents between the two. Hamlin had already declared “I’ve reached my peak” with Chastain before his aggressive retaliation forced Chastain into the wall.
Since then, Busch has made “Chastained” a verb in reference to when a driver gets hit by the eighth-generation Florida watermelon farmer, who has had a breakout first season with Trackhouse Racing. An anti-Chastain sentiment has developed and it wasn’t helped last week when hard racing between Chastain, Harvick and Bubba Wallace caused Harvick to crash and lodge the first three-race DNF streak of Harvick’s career.
Chastain acknowledged he “didn’t lift in time, didn’t leave him enough room, forced him into the wall” and that Harvick’s crash “was still my fault.”
Chastain even apologized to the 2014 NASCAR champion, who heads into Saturday night last in the 16-driver field because of Harvick’s terrible opening two playoff races. Harvick is essentially in a must-win situation Saturday night for any shot at advancing into the second round.
Because non-playoff drivers Erik Jones and Wallace won the first two playoff races, only Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing has locked himself into the second round via points. And Bristol, a .533-mile bullring, has a long history of bumping and banging and heated tempers after the checkered flag.
“You look at Bristol the last few years, it has been wild finishes and there is a lot on the line and there’s a lot of points,” said Joey Logano, who is ranked fourth headed into Saturday night.
NASCAR this season introduced a new spec Next Gen car that has equalized the competition, but Bristol was covered in dirt in the spring when the Cup Series made its first visit to the track. The race Saturday night is on the traditional concrete surface.
“I think Bristol has the most entertaining racing of any track we go to, period. I don’t think there’s a track better than this one, but I also think everyone’s expectations are unrealistic of what things you can possibly get out of it,” Logano added. “Whether it’s dirt or concrete, it’s been pretty intense lately and the end of the races have ended in fireworks in a lot of them.
“So, I don’t know why you would be expecting anything different than that.”
ELLIOTT ON THE SCHEDULE
NASCAR this week released its 2023 schedules to much feedback from its participants, particularly 2020 Cup champion Chase Elliott.
Elliott called for a more compact schedule, more night races, and argued against NASCAR continuing its season into November and going head-to-head with the NFL.
“I’m a firm believer that less is more in the sense of the timing of a schedule and when we could end our season to make the most for our TV ratings,” Elliott said Friday. “I mean, 36 (races)? 45? 50? I don’t think it matters how many races we have, but I don’t see any reason to be competing against NFL football when that starts. In my opinion, that’s not a battle we’re ever going to win.”
He also took exception to only Daytona in the summer, Bristol in the playoffs and one Atlanta race being scheduled to run at night. Elliott suggested the spectators in attendance would enjoy more races under the lights.
“There’s a lot of Sunday afternoons we spend in some really hot environments, which is fine, I’m good with that, but if I was a fan sitting in the bleachers, I wouldn’t be,” Elliott said. “You know, three or four hours in August? I’d much rather do that at night.”
NASCAR lastly didn’t leave a hole in the Cup schedule for any active drivers to miss a race to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of NASCAR’s special project to participate in the race. The Le Mans project is with Hendrick Motorsports, so many have assumed that Elliott or teammate Kyle Larson would be part of a three-driver all-star lineup.
Elliott said he was never skipping a race to go to Le Mans, which will run the same weekend NASCAR is scheduled to be at Sonoma in California.
“I don’t have any interest in it, and the reason being is because there is no competition in the class,” Elliott said. NASCAR’s entry won’t count for points or position and is an exhibition event at Le Mans.
“I want to go and compete and that’s the part that I enjoy, seeing where you stack up against other competitors and where I need to be better and challenging myself and pushing myself. When there’s no other cars in the class, that would take a large piece of the fun out of it for me. We can’t do it anyway, but I don’t have a ton of interest in the way it is right now. Not this one.”
ODDS AND ENDS
Joey Logano will make his 500th Cup Series start Saturday night. Logano is 32 years old and made his Cup debut at age 18. … Austin Dillon said Richard Childress Racing gave the pit crew of his No. 3 Chevrolet five-year contracts to build continuity and enhance the team culture at RCR. … Petty GMS Motorsports will use Joe Gibbs Racing pit crews next season. The No. 42 team began using JGR crews last weekend at Kansas Speedway; both the GMS cars will use Gibbs crews next season.
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Midland resident Zoey Archbold recently earned the highest award in Girl Scouts – the Gold Award.
Archbold is a member of Troop 50426 in Midland, affiliated with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan.
She became a Girl Scout during kindergarten at Siebert Elementary and continued throughout her junior year of high school. Before earning the Gold Award, she did the prerequisites of the Mission Sisterhood Journey and a Silver Award project. Her Silver Award project was to build a Free Little Library at Siebert Elementary, which was completed in August 2019.
For Archbold's Gold Award, she decided to work with the Chippewa Nature Center. She led a group of people to build six duck nesting boxes and two four-chamber bat boxes. When she contacted the nature center, they informed her they had a need for more duck nesting boxes due to the damage the flood in 2020 caused to the old ones. She was also made aware that bats in the area have been harmed by White-nose syndrome and could use help to boost their populations.
Archbold's team spent 140 hours on her Gold Award project, with Archbold personally working 90 hours.
As part of her project, she created a website to educate others on her project as well as inspire people to make a difference in their community. It can be found at this link: https://sites.google.com/view/zoeys-gold-award-bats-ducks/home
Archbold is the daughter of Jeremy and Mandy Archbold and is a senior at H.H. Dow High School as an International Baccalaureate diploma candidate. She is also section leader for the Dow High marching band, a volunteer with the National Honor Society, a leader with Midland County Youth Leadership, and recently held a summer job at Larkin Charter Township preparing for the August election. She hopes to study environmental science in college next year.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals court Friday ruled in favor of a Texas law targeting major social media companies like Facebook and Twitter in a victory for Republicans who accuse the platforms of censoring conservative speech.
But the decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is unlikely the last word on a legal battle that has stakes beyond Texas, and could impact how some of the world's biggest tech companies regulate content by their users.
The Texas law, signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott last year, has been challenged by tech trade groups that warn that it would prevent platforms from removing extremism and hate speech. A similar law was also passed in Florida and ruled unconstitutional by a separate appeal court.
The final say is likely to come from the U.S. Supreme Court, which earlier this year blocked the Texas law while the lawsuit played out.
“Today we reject the idea that corporations have a freewheeling First Amendment right to censor what people say,” U.S. Circuit Court Judge Andrew Oldham wrote.
NetChoice, one of the groups challenging the law, expressed disappointment in a statement that pointed out the ruling was the opposite of the decision made in the lawsuit over the Florida law.
“We remain convinced that when the U.S. Supreme Court hears one of our cases, it will uphold the First Amendment rights of websites, platforms, and apps," said Carl Szabo, NetChoice's vice president and general counsel.
Republican elected officials in several states have backed laws like those enacted in Florida and Texas that sought to portray social media companies as generally liberal in outlook and hostile to ideas outside of that viewpoint, especially from the political right.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote in May that is not clear how the high court’s past First Amendment cases, many of which predate the internet age, apply to Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and other digital platforms.
The Florida law, as enacted, would give Florida’s attorney general authority to sue companies under the state’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. It would also allow individual Floridians to sue social media companies for up to $100,000 if they feel they have been treated unfairly.
The Texas law only applies to the largest social media platforms that have more than 50,000 active users.
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SAS units will be on standby to defend London and The Queen's State Funeral in Britain's biggest ever policing operation
- Police will be supported by SAS units for the Queen's State Funeral on Monday
- It will be Britain's biggest ever policing operation as 34 arrests already made
- Former royalty protection head Dai Davies confirmed the SAS's involvement
- Officer numbers will be 'well beyond' size of forces like Greater Manchester
- The Queen's funeral: All the latest Royal Family news and coverage
SAS units will support thousands of officers in Britain's biggest ever policing operation for the Queen's State Funeral on Monday.
Scotland Yard said yesterday there had already been 34 arrests as the force, swelled with reinforcements from around the country, braces for a security operation that will dwarf that of the 2012 Olympics.
At least 2,000 officers from neighbouring forces will be on duty beside their Met colleagues throughout the day to form a ring of steel around the capital.
And specialist units from the SAS are expected to be on hand to assist in the event of an attack.
A police officer looks through the sight of a sniper rifle from the roof of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Tuesday, where Queen Elizabeth II is lying at rest
A police sniper team stands guard on the roof of at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, before a prayer service the late monarch
An armed police officer stands guard as people leave a Service of Prayer and Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral in London last Friday, September 9
Former head of royalty protection Dai Davies said: 'The SAS and those trained in anti-terror quick reaction will also be involved.
'They will be strategically placed in military barracks and around the capital and will be there as the ultimate line of defence should there be an attack.
'The biggest risk will be the lone wolf or knife attacks from individuals, which are harder to predict. There is always the risk of a car attack too, though there will be barriers that make this more difficult.'
Scotland Yard would not confirm the number of officers who will be deployed across the capital but new commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it 'will be well beyond the total size of a force like West Midlands or Greater Manchester'.
Scotland Yard is said to be concerned that the police shooting of Chris Kaba could lead to public disorder during the weekend. A demonstration organised by Mr Kaba's family is set to take place today in Parliament Square before moving to Scotland Yard.
With hundreds of thousands of people descending on the capital – as well as foreign dignitaries, world leaders, VIPs and the Royal Family itself – the complexity of security arrangements will be beyond anything seen in Britain before, Met deputy assistant commissioner Stuart Cundy said.
Thousands of high-visibility officers will be lining the streets alongside plain-clothes colleagues who will mingle with crowds, as sniffer dogs are deployed at transport hubs.
Snipers will be deployed on rooftops and hundreds of London's 2,500 firearms officers will be equipped with Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns and Glock 17 pistols.
Thousands of high-visibility officers will be lining the streets alongside plain-clothes colleagues. Pictured: Armed police officers patrol the streets ahead of the procession to carry the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday
Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said officer numbers 'will be well beyond the total size of a force like West Midlands or Greater Manchester' on Monday
The force has used more than 22 miles of barriers in central London to control crowds and keep key areas secure.
Drones are banned in central London and police have already spoken with 11 people for flying the machines in the past week.
'This will be the largest single policing event that the Met Police has ever undertaken,' Mr Cundy said.
'As a single event, this is larger than the 2012 Olympics, it is larger than the Platinum Jubilee weekend. The range of officers, police staff and all those supporting the operation is truly immense.'
Mr Cundy urged members of the public to be the force's 'eyes and ears' and report anything suspicious immediately.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is meeting Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detained in Russia, Paul Whelan.
The meetings at the White House are the first face-to-face encounter between the president and the relatives of Griner and Whelan. The meetings, held in the Oval Office, began shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday, the White House said.
Administration officials said the sessions are meant to underscore Biden's commitment to bringing home Americans held overseas and to establish a personal connection, but are not an indication that negotiations with Russia for their release have reached a breakthrough.
John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said Friday that Russia has not responded to what administration officials have called a substantial and serious offer to secure Griner and Whelan's release.
“The president is not going to let up,” Kirby told reporters on Friday ahead of the president's meetings with the families. “He's confident that this is going to remain in the forefront of his mind and his team's mind, and they're going to continue to work as hard as they can.”
Griner has been held in Russia since February on drug-related charges. She was sentenced last month to nine years in prison after pleading guilty and has appealed the punishment. Whelan is serving a 16-year sentence on espionage-related charges that he and his family say are false. The U.S. government regards both as wrongfully detained, placing their cases with the office of its top hostage negotiator.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the unusual step of announcing two months ago that the administration had made a substantial proposal to Russia. Though he did not elaborate on the proposal, a person familiar with the matter has said the U.S. has offered to release convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
The administration carried out a prisoner swap last April, with Moscow releasing Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for the U.S. releasing a Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko, convicted in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Jake Sullivan, the president's national security adviser, is participating in both meetings. Biden is sitting down with Elizabeth Whelan, the sister of Paul Whelan. In a separate session, the president is meeting with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, as well as the player's agent, Lindsay Colas, according to the White House.
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher paid touching tributes to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of what is expected to be an emotional weekend in the Premier League.
Matches in the top-flight are getting underway once more after all football up and down the country took a short break last weekend following the sad news of the former monarch’s death. The state funeral is scheduled to take place on Monday, with Premier League clubs and supporters alike having been handed an opportunity to pay their respects both before and during games.
Both Carragher and Neville were among those to have given their kind words, with the former Liverpool star having shared his experience of meeting The Queen.
Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of Aston Villa ’s home clash with Southampton on Friday evening, he said: “She kindly came down to a children’s hospital in Liverpool, Alder Hay, which is very close to my heart. And she’s everything that you would expect her to be: lovely, very polite, speaking to everyone, giving them her time.
“Obviously you have all the protocol, hopefully I got it right but no it was fantastic for her to do that because as I said Alder Hay is very special to me. A special moment for everyone who was there on the day.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United icon Neville, whilst having not met The Queen in person, was sure that the general public - particularly those who invested in football - will be going out of their way with deserved tributes.
“Yeah there’s a staggering amount of people going to head down to London this weekend, into the millions. Obviously not everybody will be able to go and football stadiums up and down the country will be full, tonight and obviously tomorrow and Sunday,” he said.
“[Fans are] able to pay their respects in a way in which football does very well. Football pays respects well and I think it will do this weekend.”
The kind words from the punditry duo was just the start of what is expected to be an emotional weekend of tributes.
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Minutes’ silences were held at both Villa Park and the City Ground as Aston Villa clashed with Southampton, whilst Nottingham Forest took on Fulham.
That was followed by hugely emotive renditions of the national anthem - fans electing to join in during both matches in the Midlands.
There were yet more airings of the anthem during both matches as a scheduled applause on 70 minutes - signifying the 70 years that The Queen was on the throne - was rounded off with another rendition from supporters, who were clutching their copies of each club's matchday programmes that were adorned with faces of The Queen.
They are all part of the Premier League’s plan to play tribute to the monarch following her sad death.
A statement issued last week read: “All Premier League matches between Friday 16 and Sunday 18 September will provide an opportunity for the League, clubs and fans to come together to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, honouring her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation and world.
"Fans will be asked to join a minute’s silence, which will be followed by the National Anthem,God Save The King.
"Big screens and LED perimeter boards will display tribute images to Her Majesty and flags at the grounds will be flying at half-mast. When the clock turns to 70 minutes, fans will be invited to applaud The Queen’s 70-year reign."
Despite that lengthy list of tributes having already been put into motion, a few games have already fallen by the wayside - meaning a clutch of supporters might not be able to pay their respects at stadiums at the very least.
Manchester United’s clash with Leeds United at Old Trafford has been called off, with Chelsea 's home game with Liverpool also being postponed. The official reason for those postponements has been policing issues.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s trip to Crystal Palace will also not be played this weekend but that was a decision made in advance, with a rail strike seeing that match postponed originally - but that industrial action will now not take place out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II.
You can now buy Friday's historic Daily Mirror commemorating the death of the Queen here: mirror.co.uk/commemorative
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FedEx said Thursday it is shuttering storefronts and corporate offices while putting off new hires in a belt-tightening drive brought on by drop-off in its global package delivery business.
The company based in Memphis, Tennessee, warned it will likely miss Wall Street’s profit target for its fiscal first quarter that ended Aug. 31. And it said it expects business conditions to further weaken in the current quarter amid weaker global volume.
Its stock fell more than 16% in after-hours trading following the announcement.
“Global volumes declined as macroeconomic trends significantly worsened later in the quarter, both internationally and in the U.S.,” FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a statement. “We are swiftly addressing these headwinds, but given the speed at which conditions shifted, first-quarter results are below our expectations.”
The company’s FedEx Express business was particularly hurt by challenges in Europe and weaker economic trends in Asia, which led to a roughly $500 million revenue shortfall for the segment. FedEx Ground revenue, meanwhile, came in about $300 million below the company’s forecasts.
High operating expenses were also a drag on the company’s results, FedEx said.
In response, it said it will cut costs by closing over 90 FedEx Office locations and five corporate offices, deferring new hires and operating fewer flights.
The company scrapped its forecast for its earnings in its current fiscal year that it had issued less than three months ago.
For the three months ended Aug. 31, FedEx now projects adjusted earnings per share of $3.44 and $23.2 billion in revenue. That’s below analysts’ consensus forecast of $5.14 adjusted earnings per share and $23.6 billion in revenue, according to FactSet.
Subramaniam noted that he remains confident FedEx will achieve its fiscal year 2025 financial targets.
For the current quarter, which ends in November, FedEx expects revenue to range between $23.5 billion and $24 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of at least $2.75. Wall Street analysts had expected adjusted earnings per share of $5.48 and $24.86 billion in revenue, according to FactSet.
The company still plans to buy back $1.5 billion of its common stock in fiscal 2023. It expects to buy back $1 billion of its common stock during the second quarter.
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The Chilean government was engulfed in a diplomatic spat Friday after the South American country’s president suspended the acceptance of the credentials of the new Israeli ambassador due to increased military activity in the occupied West Bank.
“Israel views with severity the puzzling & unprecedented behavior of Chile. This seriously harms the relations between the two countries,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry wrote on Twitter.
The Israeli ambassador, Gil Artzyeli, went to the government offices in Chile’s capital of Santiago Thursday to present his credentials to President Gabriel Boric along with other diplomats but was stopped in his tracks.
Artzyeli “was already at the place, waiting to go into the room, when the minister of foreign relations came up to him and said that due to an incident that had taken place … with the death of a 17-year-old teenager in an operation by the Israeli military, the president had decided in that context to postpone the delivery of the credentials,” a diplomatic official with close knowledge of the incident who was not authorized to speak on the record told The Associated Press.
No date has been scheduled date yet for the delivery of the credentials, the source said.
Israeli forces shot and killed Odai Salah in the occupied West Bank Thursday, according to Palestinian officials. The Israeli military said it opened fire on suspects who threw explosives at troops patrolling the hometown of two Palestinian gunmen who had killed an Israeli officer in a shootout on Wednesday.
Chile’s ambassador to Israel “has been summoned … for a reprimanding conversation” on Sunday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said. “Israel’s response will be made clear to the ambassador.”
After the incident sparked controversy within Chile, Artzyeli was summoned to the Foreign Ministry Thursday afternoon.
“They apologized to me and the state of Israel numerous times,” Artzyeli told journalists after a meeting with Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ximena Fuentes. “It wasn’t a very comfortable incident this morning, but being Israeli and a Jew, my people have gone through worse things over the past four thousand years. And we will overcome this morning’s incident for the good of Chile, for the good of Israel and our bilateral relations.”
In Chile, a group of 21 lawmakers criticized Boric for what they characterized as a “snub” of “unprecedented” proportions.
“President Boric boycotts bilateral relations, improvising a decision at the moment the ambassador was in the Foreign Relations Ministry,” the lawmakers who are part of a Chile-Israel interparliamentary group said in a letter Friday. “Situations like these demonstrate a profound disdain for the more than 70 years of friendship between Chile and Israel.”
Several opposition lawmakers also independently criticized Boric for the move.
Left-leaning Boric has frequently spoken up against Israel and its military operations. In a television interview last year, Boric, who became Chile’s president in March, was asked if he maintained his earlier stated opinion that Israel is a “genocidal and murderous” state. “I maintain it,” he answered.
In 2019, Chile’s Jewish community sent Boric a jar of honey to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Boric responded on Twitter: “I appreciate the gesture but they could start by asking Israel to return the illegally occupied Palestinian territory.”
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The timing of it all hardly could be more symbolic: Within a span of two weeks, Serena Williams plays what is believed to be her last match at age 40, Roger Federer announces he’ll be retiring at 41, Iga Swiatek wins her third Grand Slam title at 21, and Carlos Alcaraz gets his first at 19.
After so much handwringing in recent years about what would become of tennis once transcendent superstars such as Williams and Federer leave the game — he told the world Thursday he will exit after the Laver Cup next week; she made her plans public last month, then lost in the third round of the U.S. Open on Sept. 2 — the sport does seem to be in good hands as it prepares to move on.
“They helped mold tennis into what it is today. We will miss them,” Nick Bollettieri, a Hall of Fame coach, said about Federer and Williams.
“Having these youngsters being No. 1,” said Bollettieri, who worked with the Williams sisters, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova, among others, “is going to make a big difference for the tours.”
First of all, let’s not forget: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are still around — even if injuries, in Nadal’s case, and vaccination status, in Djokovic’s case, have limited their ability to compete at their best or always. They combined to win three of the year’s four Grand Slam titles, boosting Nadal’s total to 22, the most for a man, and Djokovic’s to 21.
Williams has 23, and Federer 20, and both have dozens of other trophies, Olympic medals, hundreds of weeks at No. 1 in the rankings, and so on.
They are standard-bearers not merely because of such statistics.
Williams became a celebrity as much as a record-breaking athlete and someone who helped expand the sport’s audience while inspiring plenty of kids to take up tennis. She paid tribute to Federer on her Instagram account, saying “Welcome to the retirement club.”
Federer became a widely respected ambassador of the game, attracting fans and new players from around the globe, too.
Now some of those fresh faces are prepared to step into the space that will open up for new champions, new prime-time slots on TV, new sponsorship deals, new interest.
One never knows how things will go in sports, of course, or what might happen in terms of injuries, say, or other potential roadblocks to a long and distinguished career, but Swiatek and Alcaraz sure do appear to be set up for success.
From their athleticism and shot-making, to their on- and off-court demeanors, to the teams that surround them — both work with a sports psychologist, for example — they are preternaturally mature.
Swiatek, No. 1 since Ash Barty’s retirement six months ago, is the first woman to win two Grand Slam titles in a single season since 2016.
Alcaraz, No. 1 since Monday, is the youngest man to occupy that spot since the computerized rankings began in 1973. He’s also the first teenager to win the U.S. Open men’s championship since Pete Sampras in 1990 and to win any men’s major since Nadal at the 2005 French Open.
Both turned to Twitter to remark on Federer’s impending departure.
Swiatek’s message, in part: “I want to thank you for everything you’ve done and everything you are for our sport. It’s been a privilege to witness your career.”
Alcaraz’s, in part: “Roger has been one of my idols and a source of inspiration! Thank you for everything you have done for our sport!”
Because of his age — born two months before Federer’s first Grand Slam title and two years before Nadal’s first — Alcaraz grew up admiring both of those giants of the game.
Similarly, Swiatek was 2 when Federer’s initial Slam arrived, 4 when Nadal’s did. She was yet to be born when Williams captured her first major trophy at the 1999 U.S. Open.
Swiatek and Alcaraz learned tennis, learned what it takes to be champions, learned what success beyond the lines looks like, during as golden an era as their sport ever enjoyed.
With those two at the forefront, and plenty of other talent around — Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe and Jannik Sinner, Casper Ruud and Ons Jabeur and so on — tennis just might be able to survive. Thrive? Could be.
“Roger certainly had the era of Novak and Rafa, two of the most incredible athletes and tennis players ever. That’s what people know today. But there were other rivalries with Roger before them. And together, they understood, all of them, the importance of growing the game,” said Tony Godsick, Federer’s longtime agent. “Tennis is in such a good place. You look at this young kid, Alcaraz — he is coming. And there are other ones behind him. So tennis is in for a nice little pop here.”
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NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Rickie Fowler began his 15th professional season Thursday. From clubs to coach to caddie, just about everything is new for the five-time PGA Tour winner.
Fowler, whose last victory was the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open, enjoyed immediate success.
He shot a 5-under 67 and was among nine players who finished their rounds four shots behind leader Justin Lower at the Fortinet Championship.
Lower, beginning his second PGA Tour season, concluded his career-low, 9-under 63 in the early evening at Silverado Resort and Spa. He held a two-shot cushion over defending champion Max Homa and a three-shot lead over Byeong Hun An, S.H. Kim and J.J. Spaun at the fog-delayed PGA Tour season opener.
Lower, whose career-best finish in 28 PGA Tour starts dating to 2013 was a tie for eighth in July at the Barbasol Championship, had a bogey-free round.
“I’ll take it. I birdied half the holes, so that’s always a good start, I guess,” Lower said. “I’m honestly just happy to be in the position I am having I guess, full status.”
Homa, finishing just before play was called because of darkness, birdied two of the last three holes for his 65.
Fowler, who had a bogey-free round, has only four top-10 finishes in the past three seasons. He recently began using a new putter and this week is also using a new set of irons.
Once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, Fowler is now 176th. With his new clubs, Fowler hopes to rekindle his career with the assistance of a new caddie and new coach.
On the bag is friend and veteran PGA Tour caddie Ricky Romano. Butch Harmon, who has worked with Fowler in the past, replaced John Tillery, who was Fowler’s swing coach for the past three years.
“Yeah, I always like it when there’s a bogey-free round in there,” Fowler said. “For the most part, there wasn’t an issue today other than having to make a 15-footer when I hit it into the bunker. Other than that, it was a fairly simple day.”
An, a three-time PGA Tour runner-up who regained his card via the Korn Ferry Tour, had seven birdies and one bogey en route to his 66.
Kim, a PGA Tour rookie, had eight birdies and two bogeys in the opening round of the PGA Tour’s new season — its final time using a wraparound schedule.
Two groups were on the course Thursday morning when play was suspended for 90 minutes because of fog. There were 35 players left on the course when darkness halted play at 7:20 p.m. PDT. Among those, Robby Shelton had the best round going at 5 under through 13 holes. The first round was to resume Friday morning.
Fowler missed the FedExCup playoffs for the first time in his career in 2021. He got into the first playoff event this past season, the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August, but did not advance.
“I’ve had some good weeks in the past few years, but it shouldn’t just be a few weeks in those years, there needs to be more,” Fowler said. “I’m just trying to get to be more consistent.”
Greyson Sigg, Nick Taylor, Sahith Theegala, Scott Harrington, Matti Schmid, Emiliano Grillo, Sung Kang and Brice Garnett all matched Fowler’s 67. Grillo won the event in 2015 and had two runner-up finishes last season.
Fowler hadn’t played in the event since 2010 when it was played at CordeValle.
“Well, not going to the playoffs and not being on a Presidents Cup team, that’s been really the only reason I haven’t been to Napa yet,” Fowler said. “I’ve always heard good things about the event, so not to say thanks to bad play or anything, but that’s kind of the reason we’re able to be here this week.”
Fowler was pleased with his overall play, particularly off the tee.
“I set the round up by driving it fairly nicely, especially the second half of the day,” Fowler said. “And I was just able to keep moving forward. There weren’t many times where I had to play too defensively.”
Matt Kuchar, whose 2019 win at the Sony Open was the last of his nine PGA Tour titles, was among several players at 4 under.
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Slinger man, suspected of sexually assaulting a child, kills himself during a traffic stop, authorities say
Authorities say a 41-year-old Slinger man, suspected of sexually assaulting a child, shot and killed himself during a traffic stop. A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper also fired his weapon during the incident.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, two State Patrol troopers pulled over the Slinger man as he left his residence so they could serve a search warrant around 7 a.m. on Friday on Industrial Drive, just south of State Highway 60 in Slinger.
The Slinger man was under investigation for sexually assaulting a child in Cudahy. The investigation was a collaboration of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Cudahy Police Department, the FBI, State Patrol, Washington County Sheriff's Office and Slinger Police.
"Investigators from multiple local and federal law enforcement agencies were preparing to serve the search warrant this morning," the Washington County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
While attempting to serve the warrant, as troopers approached the man's vehicle, the man allegedly pulled out a handgun from his waistband while seated in the car. One trooper then fired his weapon at the man, striking the car. "It is believed that the trooper's round did not strike the suspect," the statement reads.
Then, the man turned the gun on himself, taking his own life, the sheriff's office said. He was then pronounced dead at the scene by the Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office. An autopsy will be conducted by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
"Once the evidence and facts are determined in this case they will be turned over to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office," the statement reads.
The sheriff's office said the incident was captured by the squad car camera and on surveillance footage from nearby businesses, but troopers do not have body cameras.
Both troopers were placed on administrative leave, per department policy.
The sheriff's office is leading the investigation into the shooting. Cudahy Police and the FBI are leading the criminal investigation into the events that led up to the shooting.
Contact Drake Bentley at (414) 391-5647 or DBentley1@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @DrakeBentleyMJS.
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Live coverage: Brewers vs. Yankees lineup, game updates at American Family Field
Todd Rosiak
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Milwaukee Brewers (76-67), trailing the Padres by 1 ½ games for the final NL wild card spot, begin a six-game homestand Friday with a series against the New York Yankees (87-56) up first Friday night.
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m.
Follow reporter Todd Rosiak's in-game tweets from American Family Field below.
Brewers injuries:Milwaukee Brewers players injury updates for the 2022 season
More Brewers coverage:Closer Devin Williams says it's do-or-die time for the Brewers
Brewers starting lineup vs. Yankees
Christian Yelich, LF
Willy Adames, SS
Rowdy Tellez, 1B
Hunter Renfroe, RF
Kolten Wong, 2B
Andrew McCutchen, DH
Jace Peterson, 3B
Omar Narváez, C
Garrett Mitchell, CF
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Adrian Houser, P
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'Karma baby': Newly-single Chloe Ferry squeezes her ample cleavage into a green halter-neck bra top... after claiming boyfriend Johnny Wilbo messaged other girls behind her back
Newly-single Chloe Ferry showed her ex-boyfriend what he was missing as she took to Instagram on Thursday to post some very racy shots.
The Geordie Shore star, 27, put on an eye-popping display as she squeezed her ample cleavage into a green halter-neck bra top.
It comes after Chloe revealed she had split with professional fighter Johnny Wilbo, claiming he had been messaging other girls behind her back.
Wowzers: Newly-single Chloe Ferry showed her ex-boyfriend what he was missing as she took to Instagram on Thursday to post some very racy shots
Continuing her look with a pair of skimpy black bottoms, she posed up a sizzling storm with her hands on her head and accessorised with small hoop earrings.
In her caption, the reality star wrote: 'KARMA baby,' along with a black heart emoji.
Chloe revealed the reason behind her split from Johnny in an Instagram Stories update on Wednesday.
The TV personality revealed she was single on Monday, by sharing a photo of herself in her underwear with the caption: 'SINGLE Chloe is the best Chloe.'
Oops! It comes after Chloe revealed she had split with professional fighter Johnny Wilbo, claiming he had been messaging other girls behind her back
And now she has divulged the circumstances around their split, explaining Johnny had been 'messaging numerous girls without my knowledge'.
She wrote: 'As you may all be aware there are rumours about my partner Johnny messaging numerous girls without my knowledge.
'These rumours are true and Johnny is no longer my partner, but is now my ex-partner.
'I have a lot going on in my life before this extra hurt, so please could I ask you all not to inform me on anymore information.'
Hot stuff: The Geordie Shore star, 27, put on an eye-popping display as she squeezed her ample cleavage into a green halter-neck bra top
Out of this world: Continuing her look with a pair of skimpy black bottoms, she posed up a sizzling storm with her hands on her head and accessorised with small hoop earrings
Revenge: In her caption, the reality star wrote: 'KARMA baby,' along with a black heart emoji
'One message to one girl is enough for me and I don't wish to see anymore. I will say, thanks to you all for the messages and continued support from everyone.'
She continued: 'But from now on, it's onwards and upwards for me. We all have s***, we all have troubles, and we all have breakups.'
'But, I've had my fair share and I've said to me self after my ex I wouldn't give second chances!'
'I'm going to focus on my self, my family, my friends and work commitments whilst being a bad b****.
Revelation: Chloe revealed the reason behind her split from Johnny in an Instagram Stories update on Wednesday
'P.S. don't ever let a man treat you like s***, know your worth.'
It is claimed the couple's relationship took a turn for the worse over the summer before they decided to go their separate ways.
An insider told The Sun: 'Things were going really well with Johnny but everything started to come crashing down this summer and it came to a head last week.
'There were some very big rows, and a lot of upset all round. Chloe will speak about what happened when she’s ready, but she’s already picking herself up and moving past it.'
Johnny has since deactivated his Instagram page.
It comes after Chloe shared her plans to have a big family with Johnny in June this year, stating that she'd 'always said I'd have 10 kids!'
The reality star and Johnny had been dating since November 2021.
Rumours: She wrote: 'As you may all be aware there are rumours about my partner Johnny messaging numerous girls without my knowledge'
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Janie Viola Yancey passed away at the age of 91 at Magnolia Reginal Health Center in Corinth, MS on September 14, 2022. She was born September 22, 1930 to Daniel and Ella Hodum Glidewell in Tippah County, MS. She was a great cook, loving homemaker and grandmother and she loved gardening and farming. "She did it her way". Janie was one of the oldest members of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 12:00 PM until the Service starts at 2:00 PM at McBride Funeral Home, Inc. Committal will be at Tippah Memorial Gardens. Viola is survived by two daughters: Margaret Hopper (Billy) of Ripley, MS, Becky Carter (David) of Ripley, MS; one daughter-in-law: Kay Yancey of Ripley, MS; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister: Mary Alice Walter of Corinth, MS; our special friends: Dr. Jack Bennett and his wife Becky. She is preceded in death by her her parents; her husband: Buford Yancey; one son: Danny Yancey; eight brothers: Jackie Glidewell, Edward Glidewell, Willie B. Glidewell, Walter Glidewell, Georgie Glidewell, Marshall Glidewell, Robert Earl Glidewell, Ray D. Glidewell; two sisters; Lottie Mae Calvary, Dorothy Null. Officiating will be: Dr. Jack Bennett. Pallbearers will be: Donald Yancey, Ronald Yancey, Travis Yancey, Shaun McCollum, Russell Davis, John David Cox. Honorary Pallbearers are: Deacons of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Arrangements by: McBride Funeral Home, Inc., Ripley, MS www.mcbridefuneralhome.com
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BRISTOL, Tenn. — Aric Almirola continued the trend of non-playoff drivers stealing the show with a pole-winning run Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Now it will be Almirola leading the field to the green flag after Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Chase Briscoe couldn’t knock him from the pole in Friday’s final run. Briscoe, as well as SHR driver Kevin Harvick, are both below the cutline and in danger of playoff elimination.
Almirola, who announced before the start of the season that he was retiring and then did a mid-season about-face, is not racing for the championship. He was 19th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
“We were bummed out we didn’t make the playoffs, but we’re showing what we’re capable of. We can race with these guys,” Almirola said.
His lap at 127.826 mph on the short track held off Briscoe, who went 127.503 mph to put a pair of Fords on the front row. It’s the fourth pole of Almirola’s career.
Alex Bowman of Hendrick Motorsports qualified third in a Chevrolet and was followed by Toyota driver Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing. Current Cup champion Kyle Larson of Hendrick qualified fifth — hours after announcing a three-year contract extension — ahead of fellow playoff drivers Ryan Blaney of Team Penske, Harvick, Bell of JGR and Austin Cindric of Penske.
Brad Keselowski, who is not playoff eligible for the first time in almost a decade, qualified 10th as Fords took seven of the top-11 starting spots. Cole Custer of SHR qualified 11th.
Kyle Busch, who is in danger of elimination, qualified 21st. He spun in Friday practice and his run with JGR and Toyota is nearing an end. He announced this week he’s moving to Richard Childress Racing and Chevrolet next year, and his final title chase with Gibbs will end if the two-time champion is eliminated.
Austin Dillon, who is also below the cutline, qualified 28th. Harvick is last in the 16-driver playoff field and must win Saturday night to advance.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to require online companies to put kids’ safety first by barring them from profiling children or using personal information in ways that could harm children physically or mentally, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.
“We’re taking aggressive action in California to protect the health and wellbeing of our kids,” Newsom said in a statement announcing that he had signed the bill. He noted that as a father of four, “I’m familiar with the real issues our children are experiencing online.”
The bill requires tech companies that provide online services attractive to children to follow age-appropriate design code principles aimed at keeping children safe. Companies will eventually have to submit a “data protection impact assessment” to the state’s attorney general before offering new online services, products, or features attractive to children.
Facebook parent company Meta said it has concerns about some of law’s provisions but shares lawmakers’ goal of keeping children safe online.
“We believe young people should have consistent protections across all apps and online services they use, which is why we support clear industry standards in this area,” the social media giant said. It called the law “an important development towards establishing these standards.”
The bill is modeled after a similar measure in the United Kingdom. In the year since that law took effect, some of the U.S.’s most valuable technology companies “have begun to redesign their products in children’s best interests,” said Democratic Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a co-author of the law.
“Now we can ensure they do the same for California youth — and hopefully young people across the country,” Wicks said.
The law was opposed by a coalition including the Entertainment Software Association that said it includes “an over-inclusive standard and would capture far more websites and platforms than necessary.”
It’s the second groundbreaking online protections bill signed by Newsom this week. The earlier measure requires social media companies to provide details on how and when they remove disturbing content including hate speech.
But a third proposal failed to pass the state Legislature this year. It would have banned social media companies from adopting features it knows can cause children to become addicted.
Still, Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that advocates for children, said the bill Newsom signed on Thursday is “a necessary and positive steps forward in standing up to Big Tech.”
The challenge of protecting children online resonated personally with Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and Wicks, who are both mothers of young children.
“I am terrified of the effects technology addiction and saturation are having on our children and their mental health,” Siebel Newsom said in supporting the bill, though she acknowledged that “social media and the internet are integral to the way we as a global community connect and communicate.”
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MANILA -- Screen veteran Richard Gomez, considered one of the best actors of his generation, became a millionaire when he was only 20 years old.
Gomez made the revelation in the newest vlog of talent manager and showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz.
"Noong time na nag-aartista ako '80s pa lang. Lahat ng suweldo kinukuha 'yung kalahati nun, tinatago ko talaga sa bangko 'yon. Ever since. Kaya ano ba ang tawag nila sa akin, 'si Goma ang kunat niyan.' Sila Joey (Marquez) ang tawag nila sa akin, 'Kunat eh.' Talagang makunat po ako, eh. So 'yung kalahati na yon ay itinatago ko na 'yon at 'yung 50% nun, ginagamit kong pambayad kung may mortgage ako, kung may babayaran akong kotse, kung bibili ako ng costume ko. 'Yung matitira pambisyo ko na 'yon, bibili ako ng motorsiklo mga ganoon. So nakaipon ako," Gomez said.
"Naging milyonaryo ako at the age of 20. Sa showbiz lahat 'yun. Siyempre ilang taon ba ako nagsimula, 17 years old," he added.
Gomez said his first big investment was a house. The actor said that for him, the best investment is real estate.
Gomez's acting career started when he starred in the 1985 comedy movie "Inday Bote" with Maricel Soriano and William Martinez, after he turned down to do the erotic film "Scorpio Nights."
He said his first contract as an actor was P25,000.
Aside from doing various films and TV shows, Gomez got to work with the most beautiful faces in show business including Sharon Cuneta, Alice Dixson, Snooky Serna, Aiko Melendez, Lorna Tolentino, and Dawn Zulueta.
Advice to young stars
In the vlog, Gomez also gave his unsolicited advice to young stars, saying they should take their work seriously and save money for their future.
"Yung mga artista ng henerasyon ngayon, No. 1 masuwerte sila kasi ang lakas na ng social media. There's so many ways of earning money. So 'yung pagkita nila ng pera No. 1 talaga ipunin talaga nila 'yon," said Gomez, who was elected congressman of 4th District of Leyte in the May elections.
"Second, seryosohin nila ng mabuti ang trabaho. It's a beautiful job. Ang sarap ng trabaho ng showbiz. And hindi lahat ng mga tao na gustong mag-showbiz ay nabibigyan ng magandang pagkakataon.
"So lalo na 'yung mga batang sikat na, alagaan niyo ang career niyo, alagaan niyo ang personality niyo. Bantayan mo talaga kung sino 'yung mga kaibigan mo, 'yung paligid mo. Take care of yourself and take care of your family. 'Yun talaga seryosohin mo ang trabaho. It's a serious job and it takes a lot of thinking. It takes a lot of emotions to be an actor," he said.
Gomez also stressed that it's important to get along well with others.
"Kailangan marunong kang makisama sa tao. Kailangan talaga seryoso ka sa ginawa mo. Always take it to heart, lahat ng gagawin mo, lahat ng papasukin mo, do your best all the time, be responsible at saka dapat seryoso. Kasi No.1 kapag gusto mo ang ginagawa mo, you always give your best all the time. 'Pag seryoso ka may direksiyon at saka kapag may responsibility ka, inaalagaan mo lahat ng ginagawa mo," he said.
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Chastain watching his mirrors in playoff elimination race
Ross Chastain, the driver with a growing list of enemies, heads into the first elimination race of NASCAR's playoffs in a pretty comfortable position above the cutline.
It's Kyle Busch, and Austin Dillon, Chase Briscoe and Kevin Harvick, who are trying to stave off elimination Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.
And yet Chastain can't relax, even as he sits ninth in the 16-driver field. The bottom four in the standings will be eliminated when the checkered flag falls at the Tennessee short track, and Chastain can't guarantee he won't be knocked below that cutline. He's angered enough fellow drivers this year that any payback headed his way could be delivered at a most inopportune time.
"I can´t speak for what other people are thinking," Chastain said before Friday's practice and qualifying at Bristol. "I just know that I hit the wall nice and hard at Pocono."
Pocono is where Denny Hamlin refused to give Chastain even an inch of room on the track on a late restart because of previous incidents between the two. Hamlin had already declared "I've reached my peak" with Chastain before his aggressive retaliation forced Chastain into the wall.
Since then, Busch has made "Chastained" a verb in reference to when a driver gets hit by the eighth-generation Florida watermelon farmer, who has had a breakout first season with Trackhouse Racing. An anti-Chastain sentiment has developed and it wasn't helped last week when hard racing between Chastain, Harvick and Bubba Wallace caused Harvick to crash and lodge the first three-race DNF streak of Harvick's career.
Bubba Wallace (45), Ryan Blaney (12), Ross Chastain (1) and Joey Logano (22) head toward Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Chastain acknowledged he "didn´t lift in time, didn´t leave him enough room, forced him into the wall" and that Harvick's crash "was still my fault."
Chastain even apologized to the 2014 NASCAR champion, who heads into Saturday night last in the 16-driver field because of Harvick's terrible opening two playoff races. Harvick is essentially in a must-win situation Saturday night for any shot at advancing into the second round.
Because non-playoff drivers Erik Jones and Wallace won the first two playoff races, only Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing has locked himself into the second round via points. And Bristol, a .533-mile bullring, has a long history of bumping and banging and heated tempers after the checkered flag.
"You look at Bristol the last few years, it has been wild finishes and there is a lot on the line and there´s a lot of points," said Joey Logano, who is ranked fourth headed into Saturday night.
NASCAR this season introduced a new spec Next Gen car that has equalized the competition, but Bristol was covered in dirt in the spring when the Cup Series made its first visit to the track. The race Saturday night is on the traditional concrete surface.
"I think Bristol has the most entertaining racing of any track we go to, period. I don´t think there´s a track better than this one, but I also think everyone´s expectations are unrealistic of what things you can possibly get out of it," Logano added. "Whether it´s dirt or concrete, it´s been pretty intense lately and the end of the races have ended in fireworks in a lot of them.
"So, I don´t know why you would be expecting anything different than that."
ELLIOTT ON THE SCHEDULE
NASCAR this week released its 2023 schedules to much feedback from its participants, particularly 2020 Cup champion Chase Elliott.
Elliott called for a more compact schedule, more night races, and argued against NASCAR continuing its season into November and going head-to-head with the NFL.
"I'm a firm believer that less is more in the sense of the timing of a schedule and when we could end our season to make the most for our TV ratings," Elliott said Friday. "I mean, 36 (races)? 45? 50? I don't think it matters how many races we have, but I don't see any reason to be competing against NFL football when that starts. In my opinion, that's not a battle we're ever going to win."
He also took exception to only Daytona in the summer, Bristol in the playoffs and one Atlanta race being scheduled to run at night. Elliott suggested the spectators in attendance would enjoy more races under the lights.
"There's a lot of Sunday afternoons we spend in some really hot environments, which is fine, I'm good with that, but if I was a fan sitting in the bleachers, I wouldn't be," Elliott said. "You know, three or four hours in August? I'd much rather do that at night."
NASCAR lastly didn't leave a hole in the Cup schedule for any active drivers to miss a race to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of NASCAR's special project to participate in the race. The Le Mans project is with Hendrick Motorsports, so many have assumed that Elliott or teammate Kyle Larson would be part of a three-driver all-star lineup.
Elliott said he was never skipping a race to go to Le Mans, which will run the same weekend NASCAR is scheduled to be at Sonoma in California.
"I don't have any interest in it, and the reason being is because there is no competition in the class," Elliott said. NASCAR's entry won't count for points or position and is an exhibition event at Le Mans.
"I want to go and compete and that's the part that I enjoy, seeing where you stack up against other competitors and where I need to be better and challenging myself and pushing myself. When there's no other cars in the class, that would take a large piece of the fun out of it for me. We can't do it anyway, but I don't have a ton of interest in the way it is right now. Not this one."
ODDS AND ENDS
Joey Logano will make his 500th Cup Series start Saturday night. Logano is 32 years old and made his Cup debut at age 18. ... Austin Dillon said Richard Childress Racing gave the pit crew of his No. 3 Chevrolet five-year contracts to build continuity and enhance the team culture at RCR. ... Petty GMS Motorsports will use Joe Gibbs Racing pit crews next season. The No. 42 team began using JGR crews last weekend at Kansas Speedway; both the GMS cars will use Gibbs crews next season.
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Joey Logano, left, reacts on pit road before the start of practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Chase Elliott stands on pit road as he waits to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
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To make tire production more sustainable, Bridgestone is turning to a desert shrub called guayule as a source of natural rubber.
Native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, guayule is a heat-tolerant source of natural rubber that can be used to make tires, Bridgestone said in a recent press release. Natural rubber can be extracted from guayule’s branches, bark, and roots, and it can be farmed with existing crop-row equipment, according to the company.
Cultivating guayule helps diversify the world’s natural rubber supply, allows Bridgestone to produce more rubber locally for the U.S. market, and contributes to the tire maker’s sustainability goals. Bridgestone aims to achieve carbon neutrality and make tires from 100% renewable materials by 2050.
To meet those goals, Bridgestone is looking at both increased recycling of end-of-life tires and alternatives to non-renewable materials like oil, silica and virgin carbon black currently used in tires. That’s where guayule comes in.
Bridgestone started its guayule research in earnest in 2012, when it broke ground on a guayule processing and research center in Mesa, Arizona. Tires made with the plant were used for the first time in IndyCar racing earlier this year. Bridgestone hopes to commercialize guayule natural-rubber tires by 2030 in passenger cars and other applications.
Other companies are also looking for ways to make tires more sustainable.
Goodyear is working on reducing the amount of petroleum that goes into tires, and has shown a prototype tires made from 70% sustainable materials. It wants to make a tire from 100% sustainable materials by 2030. Hyundai and Michelin are also partnering on a project to help make tires more environmentally friendly.
Tire makers have in the past experimented with an ingredient from orange peels, mixed with natural rubber. All of these efforts are important because, as EVs eliminate tailpipe emissions, the environmental impact from other areas must be considered.
Meanwhile, there’s growing concern about the microplastics in tires, and what happens when they get ground up as a result of tire wear. A series of controversial study results suggests that the weight gain of EVs could create a colossal increase of microplastic particulate emissions.
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Chargers' Herbert day-to-day with fractured rib cartilage
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has fractured rib cartilage after taking a hit during the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Coach Brandon Staley said a CT scan Friday morning confirmed the injury. Staley said the third-year quarterback is day-to-day and that his status will be evaluated again on Monday. The Chargers (1-1) don't return to the practice field until Wednesday, when they will begin preparing to host Jacksonville on Sept. 25.
"I think we got good news in terms of what the CT scan showed. You don't want it to be a fracture of the bone. So the fact that it´s cartilage was a good sign," Staley said. "It's going to come down to comfort. Let the weekend calm down and then when we get into game week we'll have a better sense of how he's feeling."
Herbert completed 33 of 48 passes for 334 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He missed only one play after taking a hard hit from Kansas City defensive lineman Michael Danna on 12-yard completion to Gerald Everett with five minutes to go.
Herbert was 7 of 11 for 79 yards after the injury, despite one play where he was in physical distress and threw the ball away on third-and-1 when he could have run for a first down. That stretch included a fourth-down bullet to DeAndre Carter for 35 yards to the Kansas City 8-yard line and then connecting with Joshua Palmer on fourth-and-goal for a 7-yard TD.
"Nobody cares about Justin more than I do. It´s a tough game, and as long as he feels like he can go in that moment, then that´s what we´re gonna roll with," Staley said. "I think he did a good job of protecting himself. I think what you saw is that he´s a really smart player. He´s not gonna put himself at risk in that moment, not going to take one more extra hit than he needs to."
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, right, scrambles as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Carlos Dunlap II (8) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chase Daniel would be in line to start if Herbert could not go. The 13-year veteran has six career starts, most recently in 2019 for the Chicago Bears.
WHAT´S WORKING
Punter JK Scott has been an underrated new addition. Scott pinned the Chiefs inside their 20-yard line three times on Thursday while the coverage unit allowed only 6 yards on a pair of returns. Scott's four punts inside the 20 through two games is tied for the second-most to start a season in franchise history.
WHAT NEEDS HELP
The running game is stuck in neutral. Of the Chargers' 55 rush attempts the first two games, 15 have gone for no gain or negative yards and only one has gone for 10 yards or more. Austin Ekeler is averaging 2.7 yards per carry, and has struggled when trying to run outside the tackle box. Ekeler has been stopped for no gain or has lost yardage on seven of his 28 carries.
STOCK UP
Mike Williams was held to two fourth-quarter catches in the opener, but had a pair of receptions on the opening drive and finished with eight receptions for 113 yards, including a one-handed touchdown catch in the third quarter. Williams is the only visiting player in the 50-plus seasons of Arrowhead Stadium with three straight games of at least 100 receiving yards and a TD.
STOCK DOWN
It was not a great night for guards Matt Feiler and Zion Johnson. According to Pro Football Focus, Feiler allowed four quarterback pressures and five hurries, making it his worst game in his two seasons with the Chargers. Johnson ended up being beat by Danna on the play where Herbert got injured.
INJURIES
Center Corey Linsley (knee) and right tackle Trey Pipkins (lateral foot sprain) are day to day. Staley said both players will be assessed on Monday and could return to practice later in the week.
KEY NUMBER
4 - Times Herbert has thrown a pick-6 since the start of last season, which is tied with the Rams' Matthew Stafford for most in the league.
NEXT STEPS
The Chargers, who are 1-1 for the fifth straight year, play their next six games against opponents that did not post a winning record last season.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) greets Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after their NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 27-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ announcement Friday of a thyroid cancer diagnosis raised numerous questions about the illness and its treatment.
The Republican candidate for governor announced she had undergone surgery earlier in the day and was now cancer-free. The surgery was performed at CARTI in Little Rock by Dr. John Sims.
What is the thyroid?
The Mayo Clinic describes the thyroid as a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of the front of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple.
What does the thyroid do?
The thyroid controls your metabolism by producing two hormones that tell the body’s cells how much energy to use, according to Cleveland Clinic.
How often is thyroid surgery done?
There are approximately 93,000 thyroidectomies done each year in the United States, according to the National Institute of Health.
What kind of thyroid cancer did Sanders have?
According to Sims, Sanders had a Stage I papillary thyroid carcinoma, which he called the most common type of thyroid cancer. Sims went on to say that following the surgery she will need treatment with radioactive iodine as well as long-term follow-up care, but the doctor noted that he did not see this “slowing her down.”
What are the signs of possible thyroid cancer?
Signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, can be one of several things: a lump in the neck sometimes growing quickly, swelling in the neck, pain in the front of the neck sometimes going up to the ears, hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away, trouble swallowing, trouble to breathe, or a constant cough that is not due to a cold.
Some patients, it is cautioned, have no symptoms.
How likely is it for someone to get thyroid cancer
According to UAMS, women are three times more likely to develop thyroid cancer than men. Doctors added that the illness is also most commonly seen in patients older than 45.
What are the risk factors for thyroid cancer?
One of the more likely ways to get thyroid cancer, according to Baptist Health, is to not get enough iodine in the diet. Some diseases, like Gardner syndrome, can increase the risk, as can radiation treatment to the head and neck, especially during childhood.
How do they test for thyroid cancer?
In her Friday announcement, Huckabee Sander stated her cancer had been detected by a biopsy ordered by her doctor during a checkup. Cancer Centers of America state this is the only accurate way to diagnose thyroid cancer.
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Judge signs off on fund for U-Michigan doctor's victims
DETROIT (AP) - A judge on Friday signed off on a fund for more than 1,000 people who said they were sexually assaulted by a University of Michigan doctor, an order that allows victims to start collecting a portion of a $490 million settlement negotiated with the school.
"The University of Michigan offers its heartfelt apology for the abuse perpetrated by the late Robert Anderson. We hope this settlement helps the healing process for survivors," said Paul Brown, chairman of the school's governing board.
Anderson died in 2008 after working at the university for nearly 40 years. He was director of the campus Health Service and a physician for multiple sports teams, including football.
Former athletes, students and others who had no connection to the university - mostly men - said they were molested by Anderson during routine physicals or other visits.
The settlement was announced in January, but the final details took months to wrap up. The university said the deal recently got approval from 98% of claimants.
"It's been a long road," said Richard Schulte, a lead negotiator for Anderson's victims. "I'm very happy for the survivors and glad I could get it across the finish line."
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of people who say they were sexually assaulted by the former sports doctor at the school. Attorney Parker Stinar says Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, that 1,050 people will share in the settlement, which was reached the night before. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP)
The university will have no role in how the money is distributed. Six percent, or $30 million, of the settlement will be set aside for people who step forward later with claims.
U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts approved creation of the fund and appointed Houston-based Archer Systems LLC as the claims administrator.
"The process is completely confidential, but we´re hopeful distribution should take place this fall," Schulte said.
The scandal emerged publicly in 2020, two years after Tad DeLuca, a wrestler in the 1970s, made a complaint that triggered a police investigation, though Anderson was long deceased.
That triggered a wave of men who stepped forward to say they, too, had been assaulted by Anderson; some allegations stretched back decades. Lawsuits followed.
The university, meanwhile, hired law firm WilmerHale to conduct an investigation. The results were devastating: Anderson harassed, abused and assaulted patients on "countless occasions" during his 37-year career.
Coaches, trainers and other staff in the athletic department did not question Anderson´s status, despite complaints, rumors and even jokes among athletes about his behavior, according to the report.
"We consider this settlement just one of the steps we have taken in a process we began more than two years ago to fully understand what happened, make amends and enact reforms," Brown said Friday. "Our work is not done until U-M is considered the leader in creating a campus environment that is safe for everyone."
The settlement is one of several by universities following sex abuse scandals. Michigan State University paid $500 million to settle claims from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by Larry Nassar, a campus sports doctor and a doctor for USA Gymnastics.
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FILE - Jon Vaughn, a former University of Michigan football player from 1988 to 1991 speaks during a news conference in Ann Arbor, Mich. on June 16, 2021. Two men who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor at the University of Michigan are hoping that a change in leadership with the weekend firing of President Mark Schlissel will allow the school be more accountable toward abuse victims. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya File)
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The head of China’s legislature called for cooperation with South Korea in advanced technology and supply chains, as he met South Korean leaders Friday amid concerns that their moves to solidify a military alliance with Washington could hamper Seoul’s ties with Beijing.
Li Zhanshu, third in the Chinese Communist Party hierarchy and one of President Xi Jinping’s closest confidants, is the highest-level Chinese official to visit South Korea since his predecessor did so in 2015. His trip is seen as part of efforts by Beijing to boost ties with neighboring countries ahead of a Communist Party congress next month that will likely grant Xi a third five-year term as leader.
Li’s visit is also crucial for South Korea’s government, which wants to assure Beijing that its push to strengthen its alliance with the U.S. and participate in U.S.-led regional initiatives won’t target China, its biggest trading partner.
Li, chairman of the standing committee of China’s National People’s Congress, told a joint news conference with his South Korean counterpart that China supports “realizing cooperation in cutting-edge technology sectors and managing supply and industrial chains smoothly and stably.”
He didn’t elaborate. His comments are likely to reflect concerns in Beijing that its intensifying competition with the United States may lead to supply chain disruptions as some U.S. companies shift sourcing and production away from China. China also opposes South Korea’s possible participation in a U.S.-led semiconductor alliance involving Taiwan and Japan.
Li’s closeness to Xi suggests his comments reflect the thinking of Xi and his inner circle. Li, who is leading a 66-member Chinese delegation to South Korea, met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and other top officials later Friday.
Earlier this month, Li visited Russia, where he decried international sanctions against Moscow, underscoring Beijing support for Russia in its war on Ukraine despite claims of neutrality. On Thursday, Xi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a regional gathering in Uzbekistan. Putin thanked Xi for his “balanced” approach to the Ukrainian crisis and blasted Washington’s “ugly” policies.
Li’s talks with Yoon have drawn keen attention because Yoon last month skipped an in-person meeting with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who visited Seoul after a trip to Taiwan that angered China, which claims the self-ruled island as its territory. Yoon, who was on vacation, spoke by phone with Pelosi but faced domestic criticism that he had intentionally shunned her so as not to provoke China. Yoon was the only head of government who didn’t meet Pelosi face-to-face during her Asian trip, which also included Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
Kim Heung-kyu, director of the U.S.-China Policy Institute at Ajou University in South Korea, said Li’s visit is different from Pelosi’s because she arrived after her contentious Taiwan trip. But he said China would still likely see symbolic significance in Li meeting with a South Korean president whom Pelosi failed to meet.
Some worry that Yoon’s tilt toward Washington could trigger economic retaliation by China, as it did in 2017 when South Korea allowed the United States to base a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense radar system, or THAAD, on its soil. China, which says the radar can spy on its territory, suspended group tours to South Korea and conducted an unofficial boycott of South Korean products.
During their meeting, Yoon said the THAAD issue must not be a sticking point in bilateral ties, and Li agreed on the need for close coordination to resolve sensitive issues, according to Yoon’s office.
China is likely to be more cautious about launching another economic retaliation because it would push South Korea closer to the United States and worsen anti-Chinese sentiment in South Korea, according to Professor Kim Han-kwon of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy.
“In the case of the THAAD dispute, China shook public opinion in South Korea and caused South Korea to suffer economic losses,” he said. “But eventually, they failed to get THAAD scrapped and anti-China sentiment grew in South Korea. There was also a public reevaluation of a boosting of the South Korea-U.S. alliance and of South Korea-U.S.-Japan security cooperation.”
South Korea, the world’s 10th-largest economy, is a major supplier of semiconductors, automobiles, smartphones and other electronic products. This makes it an attractive partner to both the United States and China.
Unless South Korea “openly pursues an anti-China policy, China will likely continue to stress a message of amity and cooperation with South Korea, rather than pressure, conflict and confrontation,” said Kim, the institute director.
Cooperative relations with China are essential in efforts by Seoul and Washington to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear program. While there are questions about how much influence China has on North Korea, it’s still believed to have the greatest leverage among regional powers because it is North Korea’s last major diplomatic ally and main economic pipeline.
In his meeting with Li on Friday, South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo said South Korea hopes that China will play a constructive role with North Korea. Li said he and Kim agreed that establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue would serve the interests of both nations.
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Associated Press writers Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul and Joe McDonald in Beijing contributed to this report.
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regencor, Inc, a preclinical company in cardiac regeneration announced they are being featured tomorrow on Advancements with Ted Danson on September 17 at 8 PM EST on Bloomberg TV. After the airing of the show the video will be available on Amazon Prime Video and at Vimeo.com/dmgproductions.
Regencor's feature segment will air Nationwide during a half-hour episode of Advancements to millions of television households, reaching approximately 200-million subscribers or more via DISH Network, DIRECTV, and more than 600 independent cable systems. Shining a light on important issues and topics currently impacting society, Advancements covers a number of state-of-the-art technologies and solutions dedicated to transforming the world. Advancements brings vital information to the public in an effort to educate its viewership on significant contributions.
The segment highlights the potential clinical impact of Regencor's discovery of a natural human protein variant that regenerates heart tissue after cardiac injury (heart attack or MI) in established large animal models of acute MI, and heart failure after MI. The Company's technology, published in top-tier scientific journals, will be discussed by three officers of Regencor – Thomas Okarma, MD, PhD, Executive Chairman & Cofounder, Sean Edwards, President & CEO, and Pilar Luiz-Lozano, PhD, CoFounder, and Chief Scientific Officer, who made the initial discovery in her laboratory at Stanford University. In addition, Nabil Dib, MD, FACC, the Director of Cardiovascular Research at Dignity Health and a consultant to Regencor, will comment on how the technology could improve clinical outcomes for the 6.2 million people who suffer a heart attack each year world-wide.
Regencor is a privately held spin-out of Stanford University that has received grant funding from the NIH and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Its lead product is a first-in-class, proprietary biologic that stimulates cardiac regeneration after myocardial infarction. The recombinant protein drives the proliferation of heart muscle cells exclusively within the infarct zone, resulting in a substantial reduction in scar volume and the sustained improvement of heart function in large animals with and without comorbidities. The specific parameters of functional improvement reduce the incidence of Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE), which are the traditional outcome measures in randomized clinical trials. The therapeutic is administered by non-invasive subcutaneous delivery and will be the world's first outpatient therapy to restore heart function after myocardial infarction.
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Ashton Gibbs is going from the preps to the pros.
As a coach.
The 32-year-old Scotch Plains, N.J. native and former Seton Hall Prep and University of Pittsburgh star has been hired as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks organization after spending the summer coaching on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League circuit with the NJ Scholars 15U team. He will coach mainly with the College Park (Ga.) Skyhawks of the G League, but will spend training camp with the NBA club.
“Ashton is going to bring youthful energy to our staff,” Tori Miller, GM of the Skyhawks, told NJ Advance Media. “We’re really looking forward to having his strong player development background, as we believe he can use his playing experience to coach our guards in particular and help them develop on both ends of the floor.”
It’s quite an impressive jump for Gibbs, who has assistant coaching experience on the college level at Duquesne, and was also the head coach at The Phelps School, a prep school in Malvern, Pa.
This summer he coached the Scholars 15U team to the Final Four of their age bracket at the prestigious Nike Peach Jam. They notched a victory against Nightrydas Elite, which went on to win the 15U championship.
On that team, he coached the descendants of several former NBA players, including Olin Chamberlain, who is related to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, Jaron McKie, the son of Temple coach and former NBA player Aaron McKie and Brandon Lee, the son of former Butch Lee, the first Puerto Rican and first Latin American-born athlete to play in the NBA.
“I did a little bit of research on him and saw that he went to Pitt and everything,” Chamberlain, a Class of 2025 guard from Harleysville, Pa., said this summer at Peach Jam. “Everything he did as a player, playing for the USA [Basketball] team, everything he did I want to strive to do as a player, and try to be like him.”
Gibbs said he isn’t exactly sure if someone with the Hawks organization noticed him at Peach Jam, but he recently got a call from them and then did several interviews by phone.
“They heard I was doing a good job and one thing led to another, they interviewed me a couple times and I did well in the interview process,” Gibbs said Friday by phone. “From what they told me, I was impressive in the interview process...and it was a quick process.”
He heads to Atlanta Sunday and training camps starts Monday.
The Hawks have several New Jersey players in Englewood native Tyson Etienne and Malik Ellison, who attended Life Center Academy in Burlington and is the son of former Louisville star Pervis Ellison. A.J. Griffin, the former Duke star and the son of ex-Seton Hall standout Adrian Griffin, is also on the Hawks.
“They actually have a good little New York/New Jersey bounce on the team,” Gibbs said of the Hawks. “They got a couple guys from the area.”
Gibbs has big goals down the road.
“I want to be a head NBA coach, that’s the goal,” he said. “Anything could happen, but the NBA is the NBA, it’s the top of the top.”
Rutgers assistant Brandin Knight, who coached Gibbs at Pittsburgh, believes he brings a lot to the table.
“Ashton was one of the most dedicated players I’ve ever coached,” Knight said. “He loves being in the gym and working on skill development. I think he has a lot to offer teaching the game as well. There will be things he will have to learn about the NBA game but I’m sure he can do a great job in any role their asking him to fulfill.”
And to think, this summer Gibbs was coaching 15-year-olds at Peach Jam.
“No, I wouldn’t have believed it, man,” Gibbs said. “And that’s why I tell people all the time, you just never know who’s watching, who’s connected to who. Just give your best effort at all times and control what you can control.”
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Adam Zagoria is a freelance reporter who covers Seton Hall and NJ college basketball for NJ Advance Media. You may follow him on Twitter @AdamZagoria and check out his Website at ZAGSBLOG.com.
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Abbott Laboratories ("Abbott" or the "Company") (NYSE: ABT) securities during the period from February 19, 2021 through June 8, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period").
Abbott shareholders may, no later than October 31, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of Abbott and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants put profitability ahead of children's safety. During the Class Period, Abbott Laboratories engaged in a scheme to maximize revenues and inflate its stock price while disregarding and then concealing lapses in safety protocols that ultimately were linked to serious infant illnesses and even deaths.
On February 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") announced that it was investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to powdered infant formula produced by Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis. The FDA stated that it had initiated an onsite inspection at the facility, and to date had found several positive contamination results from environmental samples for a bacteria, Cronobacter sakazakii ("Cronobacter"), linked to infant illnesses and death. On the same day, Abbott Laboratories issued a recall of certain infant formula products, including the popular brands Similac, Alimentum and EleCare, all manufactured in Sturgis. On this news, the price of Abbott Laboratories common stock declined by more than 3%.
Then, on March 22, 2022, the FDA released reports from its three inspections of the Sturgis facility conducted in September 2019, September 2021, and, most recently, between January 31, 2022 and March 18, 2022. The FDA stated that these reports "do not constitute final FDA determinations" of specific violations, but highlighted that during its most recent inspection that (a) Abbott failed to establish process controls "designed to ensure that infant formula does not become adulterated due to the presence of microorganisms in the formula or in the processing environment" and (b) Abbott failed to "ensure that all surfaces that contacted infant formula were maintained to protect infant formula from being contaminated by any source." On this news, Abbott Laboratories' stock price fell by an additional 4%.
On April 28, 2022, the FDA released a redacted copy of a whistleblower complaint sent to the FDA in October 2021, revealing that the issues disclosed in February and March 2022 were actually known to Abbott Laboratories' management far earlier. The whistleblower complaint identified numerous serious examples of misconduct by Abbott Laboratories management at Sturgis, including the falsification of testing records, the release of untested infant formula to the market, efforts to mislead the FDA during its 2019 inspection audit, the continuation of known deficient testing procedures, and an inability to trace products to properly implement recalls of affected pallets of formula. On this news, Abbott Laboratories' stock price fell nearly 4%.
Finally, on June 8, 2022, investors learned that Abbott Laboratories was aware of the whistleblower's formal allegations in early 2021, when it was reported that the FDA whistleblower had filed a complaint in February 2021 with the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety & Health Administration ("OSHA"), and that OSHA delivered that complaint to Abbott Laboratories and the FDA during the same month. On this news, Abbott Laboratories' stock price fell by an additional 3.5%, further damaging investors.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 31, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C. (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here.
RM LAW, P.C. is a national shareholder litigation firm. RM LAW, P.C. is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.
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On Martha's Vineyard, Venezuelan migrants and islanders bid fond farewells
PlayThe group of Venezuelans unexpectedly forced to stay on Martha's Vineyard departed Friday, bidding an emotional farewell to the islanders who offered them immediate support in a fast-moving political saga.
Many of the nearly four dozen migrants said they felt grateful as they prepared to board one of three charter buses to catch a ferry to mainland Massachusetts.
"God bless all of you," one of the men said, raising his hands in gratitude, as he boarded a bus.
It had been about 36 hours since island officials, lawyers and an army of volunteers mobilized behind the immigrants after they were flown to the Vineyard Wednesday under what many of them said were false pretenses, including promises of jobs and lodging in Massachusetts. Many of them seek asylum in the U.S.
Their path to Massachusetts from Texas was evidently arranged by Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis in what some have criticized as a potentially illegal "political stunt." State and Vineyard officials had no warning they'd arrive at the island's private airport Wednesday afternoon.
The migrants, whose ages ranged from small children to one man in his late 60s, now were headed to services and a temporary shelter at Joint Base Cape Cod in Buzzards Bay set up by the Baker administration.
“We’re leaving in a few minutes,” said one man in Spanish, before stepping on a bus. "They’re going to bring us to a safe place, and that’s where they will put us up.”
Like most of the Venezuelans, the man interviewed by WBUR did not give his name for fear of deportation.
The saga left many islanders reflecting on their place in a nation divided over immigration policy. Many expressed outrage the Venezuelans appeared to have been used as pawns in a political chess game, but some also were dismayed at a federal immigration system they say needs reform.
Other islanders, like Patty O’Leary, who summers on the Vineyard and lives in the house next to the church where the migrants stayed, said they appreciated how residents stepped up to help.
"I watched truckloads of clothing come through here, sleeping bags come through here," she said. "Everyone's been so giving — pretty remarkable."
Lisa Belcastro, coordinator for Martha’s Vineyard homeless shelter Harbor Homes, led many of those efforts. As she directed two garbagemen clearing trash, Belcastro recounted a conversation with Edgartown’s fire chief.
"I said, 'It's like when you go into a fire, it's so important to know that your teammates have your back,' " she said. "We all came together and everybody had everybody's back."
Belcastro said a flood of leftover food donations will be used by local food banks. She said despite stereotypes that the island is an elite bubble — it's the summer vacation spot of the Obama family and famously where members of the Kennedy family lived — many residents don’t have enough food to eat.
Belcastro added she hopes the people she and others bonded with over the last two days are taken care of — and that she keeps her efforts up.
"I hope that my previous normal is not my normal," Belcastro said. "I want what I feel today to carry forward. I have a desire to become more involved in this.”
For her, that means staying in touch with those who stayed at her shelter as they navigate their lives in the United States.
This segment aired on September 16, 2022.
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A new Guinness World Record has been set for the fastest mile driven in reverse, with a time of 1:15.18.
The record was set June 15, 2022, by Scot Burner at NCM Motorsports Park, the racetrack attached to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Burner drove a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with a manual transmission. He used a manual because its speed in reverse isn’t governed, and instead maxes out when the engine reaches its maximum revolutions per minute. Automatic cars are speed-governed in reverse.
Burner has a YouTube channel called Always in Reverse where he drives various cars in reverse to see how fast they’ll go. He averaged 52.1 mph during his record run. In a Corvette video he made last November driving the same car, he hit 54 mph in reverse on a public road.
According to the entry for the record on the Guinness World Records website, Burner realized he could break the record after noticing the previous record was a time he had already unofficially beaten. One of his videos shows him hitting a slightly faster top speed of 56 mph—in a Kia Sorento.
At least one other driver has gone faster in reverse without officially claiming the fastest-mile record. Then Audi Formula E driver Daniel Act hit 130 mph in Schaeffler Group’s electric Audi RS 3 touring car in 2018, but apparently no one timed him over a mile.
It’s possible to go too fast in reverse, at least as far as safety regulators are concerned. In 2017, the Mercedes-AMG G65 was recalled because the software that limited top speed in reverse wasn’t properly calibrated, potentially allowing vehicles to exceed the 16 mph deemed safe. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.5-liter V-12, the G65 was capable of a claimed 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds while going forward, so it was probably a good idea to rein it in while backing up.
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Africa should capitalise on AfCFTA to participate in global value chains
Friday September 16 2022
The moment for Africa to become a serious player in global value chains is now or never. With solid political momentum behind the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), we have a window of opportunity to improve regional value chains and further upgrade into global value chains (GVCs).
Launched in January 2021, the AfCFTA was positioned as the trade agreement to transform the economic trajectory of Africa and position the continent as a force within the globe. The free trade area brings together 55 countries with a population of over 1.3 billion, a combined gross domestic product valued at $34 trillion and is estimated to bring over 30 million people out of poverty.
Since its launch, the AfCFTA secretariat has made progress, the most recent being the launch of the Rules of Origin manual and e-tariff book in July 2022.
Africa barely trades with itself currently. According to a UNCTAD report, Africa's interregional trade currently stands at 15 per cent compared with 47 per cent in America, 61 per cent in Asia, and 67 per cent in Europe. Africa and Asia however are the only continents with rising interregional trade since 2008, providing us with an opportunity to turn the tide.
The AfCFTA can accelerate this growth by developing regional value chains as a foundation for Africa's participation in global value chains. Africa’s integration into manufacturing value chains is also dominated by the export of primary products with only 1.9 per cent of global manufacturing taking place in the continent.
Economic Complexity Index
The Economic Complexity Index (ECI), an indicator of a nation's productive capabilities that also indirectly looks at the mix of sophisticated products a country exports, indicates that the continent still produces primary products with relatively low sophistication.
According to the ECI 2021, countries like Japan, Germany, Singapore, the US, and China rank 1,3,5, 12 and 17, respectively. These are countries producing sophisticated products and enjoying rapid economic growth.
Most African countries are at the bottom section of the ECI, with South Africa at 70, Kenya at 90, Senegal at 96, Ethiopia at 97, Cote d'Ivoire at 124, Ghana at 117, and Nigeria at 129. According to economists, countries can only increase their score in economic complexity by becoming competitive and increasing the number of technology-intensive and high value-add industries.
The World Bank Report ‘‘Rethinking Policy Priorities in the Context of Global Value Chains’’ highlights an opportunity to rethink Africa's policy priorities and leverage the AfCFTA and other trade agreements to expand access to external markets. What would it take for Africa to grow value-added exports, strengthen participation in manufacturing value chains and upgrade to knowledge-intensive industries?
Africa's policy priorities
We need to develop and implement export-oriented industrial policies at the National level that are pro-AfCFTA with regional value chains in mind that can bolster scale and complementarities for processing high-value exports. The policies will require AfCFTA rules of origin that are simple, flexible, transparent, business-friendly, and predictable to improve access to regional inputs.
Integration will also be driven by reduced trade barriers, reliability and efficiency of logistics and coordinated trade facilitation services. Africa further needs to target entry of value-added products into high-growth markets like Asia, Europe, and America, further integrating the continent into global supply chains.
The second priority would be to address competitiveness and productivity. A positive step in the right direction will be the development of policies that address market failures and distortions to facilitate entry, survival, and growth of firms, reduce business costs, ease licensing and address business environment challenges. This includes reforming state-owned agencies to minimise market distortions, providing a much-needed level playing field for growth.
Another priority is to invest in cross-cutting enablers like digital, energy, transportation, and logistics infrastructures with financing and public-private partnerships. These investments in continental and regional projects will have spillover effects across borders.
A reliable online payment system is also needed to enable cross-border e-commerce and deal with the complicated and time-consuming payments compounded by foreign exchange restrictions and controls.
Trade agreements are not self-executing. They require the right political economy and participation of the private sector to succeed. The private sector in Africa accounts for approximately 80 per cent of total production, 67 per cent of investment, 75 per cent of credit, and employs 90 per cent of the working-age population.
The political economy and influence of the private sector will consequently be key drivers for the success of AFCfTA. This requires a paradigm shift from a nationalistic to a continental mindset because a wider African market makes sense for business models, growth and sustainability.
As Kwame Nkrumah said, ‘‘The solution to African problems will only be found in African Unity. Divided we are weak; United Africa could become one of the greatest forces for good in the world.’’
Phyllis Wakiaga is the industrialisation practice senior private sector development advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
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Flint demolishes structure targeted for illegal dumping
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Officials in Flint say one site has been the target for illegal dumping lately, and it’s been an eyesore.
City leaders say they have a plan to combat the blight using funds from the American Rescue Plan.
One Flint resident, who did not want to be identified, lives a block away from where a blighted structure that was targeted for illegal dumping is being torn down.
“We have a nice neighborhood, but we have people that’s coming over in our neighborhood and dumping all their trash,” the resident said. “I don’t appreciate that, and if I ever catch them, I’m going to turn them in too.”
Friday’s demolition is part of Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s efforts to clean up the Vehicle City.
Speaking at a press conference at the intersection of Rankin and Bonbright streets, Neeley said he witnessed illegal dumping at the site two weeks ago.
Neeley is urging residents to call Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County if they see illegal dumping.
“When we catch somebody illegally dumping in our neighborhoods, take a picture of them,” Neeley said. “Take a picture of their license plate. Report it and when you report it, if it leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals illegally dumping in our community, it can lead to a reward for you from $250 up to $2,000.”
Neeley said that authorities are actively searching for illegal dumpers.
“Today is not just the first day of the fight,” Neeley said. “But today is the first day that we strike fear into the hearts of those individuals that are dumping in our community.”
Meanwhile, one Flint resident has a message for those making a mess in her community.
“All these dumpsters around here, you need to go to them dumpsters, put that trash in there,” the resident said. “This is your city. Keep your city clean.”
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for any tips that lead to the capture of those responsible for the blight. Anyone with information about a possible suspect can send a tip anonymously by calling 1-800-422-JAIL.
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia are searching for a man found guilty earlier this week of conspiring to kill a college student who was a nephew of the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland.
A jury found Rashad Dooley guilty Wednesday of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, attempted robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery in the death of Christopher Cummings, 20, in 2011, Norfolk police said in a news release. Dooley, who was acquitted of several other charges, including first-degree murder, wasn't in court. Police said Friday that three warrants for failure to appear were issued for his arrest.
Dooley is one of four Newport News men charged in the case last year, more than 10 years after Cummings, a student at Old Dominion University, was fatally shot and his roommate was injured.
The charges against two of the men, Kwaume Edwards and Ahmad Watson, were dismissed, news outlets reported. The trial for a fourth man, Javon Doyle, ended in a mistrial last month when the jury couldn't agree on a verdict. Doyle is expected to be retried, but no date has been set.
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A woman who was a regular customer at the Belton massage business where the owner allegedly sexually assaulted her told police she was inappropriately touched in her groin area and sexually assaulted, an arrest affidavit said.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — You can get high in the sky at the 11th annual Lancaster Balloon Festival & Country Fair on Friday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 18 in Leacock Township, Lancaster County.
The one-of-a-kind event features 40+ technicolored hot air balloons, as well as fall activities, live music and entertainment, food, vendors and a fireworks show.
You can even book your own flight aboard one of the hot air balloons.
Organizers say the event brings an influx of visitors to Lancaster County every year and is the perfect way to enjoy the area's beautiful landscapes, both from the air and from the ground.
You can see a full schedule for this year's Balloon Festival on the event's official website and purchase general admission tickets, as well as tickets for hot air balloon rides.
Balloon rides will launch at 2727 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA, 17505.
If you book a ride, you're asked to arrive at the launch location one hour prior to your flight time.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man was sentenced to over 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to an intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release issued Friday.
A narcotics investigation involving LeMarkus Hamilton, 32, began Aug. 25, 2021, the Justice Department release said, citing court documents. During the investigation, Hamilton was seen leaving his home and traveling to a fast-food restaurant somewhere near East 21st Street. Officers arrested Hamilton at the restaurant.
Officers searched Hamilton’s vehicle after the arrest and found a .40 caliber handgun and a loaded 50 round drum magazine.
Investigators later interviewed Hamilton’s sister at his home. Investigators said his sister admitted that she and the mother of Hamilton’s child removed drugs and guns from the home, placed them in a vehicle, and left.
The mother of Hamilton’s child was also interviewed. She admitted to investigators that Hamilton’s sister placed several guns wrapped in a blanket and a backpack in the mother’s vehicle, which she also said belonged to Hamilton.
Officers found four rifles and two handguns in a backpack inside the vehicle, and the backpack held 2.9 kilograms of methamphetamine, 767 grams of ecstasy pills, marijuana, scales, packaging, and a large amount of U.S. currency.
Hamilton admitted to officers that he’d possessed the firearms and drugs found in his vehicle and the mother’s vehicle.
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case in conjunction with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Health authorities are optimistic the pandemic is winding down. With vaccines and treatments available, scientists are now able to shift their focus to a new research area: long COVID.
Long COVID is characterized as when a patient has been infected with the virus, clears it, but continues to suffer from complications like fatigue, brain fog and lung problems. The condition has been puzzling scientists for years. But thanks to a 9 million dollar award from the CDC, scientists at the Regenstrief Institute are hoping to change that.
“We’ll be looking across the entire state using our electronic medical records and other surveillance systems that we have here in Indiana,” said Dr. Brian Dixon, director of public health informatics at the Regenstrief Institute, told News 8. “And we’ll really be triangulating at the population level what subset has gotten COVID, what subset will develop long COVID and what are some factors about those people.”
In addition to Indiana, Dixon says their surveillance system will be tied to other states so they can also study long COVID at the national level.
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By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden praised South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday at the White House for talks that touched on the two nations’ differences on Russia’s war in Ukraine and more.
In a brief appearance before the media at the start of their meeting, Biden made no direct mention that Ramaphosa is among African leaders who have maintained a neutral stance in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. South Africa abstained from a United Nations vote condemning Russia’s actions and calling for a mediated settlement.
But the president seemed to offer a subtle recognition that the two countries have their differences.
“We really need to make sure we fully understand one another,” said Biden, who heaped praise on Ramaphosa for his country’s leadership on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change and other issues.
Following the meeting, Ramaphosa told reporters that South Africa’s position on the conflict is “respected” and that both he and Biden agreed they “would like this conflict to come to an end as soon as possible.”
Ahead of the meeting, South Africa’s international relations minister, Naledi Pandor, said finding an endgame to the Ukraine war will be South Africa’s focus when it participates in the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly next week.
“We would want a process of diplomacy to be initiated between the two parties and we believe the U.N. must lead, the U.N secretary-general in particular,” Pandor said.
The White House meeting came on the heels of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to South Africa last month, in which he said the Biden administration sees Africa’s 54 nations as “equal partners” in tackling global problems.
But the administration has been disappointed that South Africa and much of the continent have declined to follow the U.S. in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
During the Blinken visit, Pandor accused the U.S. and other Western powers of focusing on the Ukraine conflict to the detriment of crises around the globe.
“We should be equally concerned at what is happening to the people of Palestine, as we are with what is happening to the people of Ukraine,” she said.
The Biden administration, meanwhile, has sought to underscore that Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports has led to scarcities in grain, cooking oil and fertilizer — resulting in disproportionate impact on Africans.
South Africa’s neutral position is largely because of the support the Soviet Union gave during the Cold War era to Ramaphosa’s African National Congress in its fight to end apartheid, South Africa’s regime of repression against the Black majority that ended in 1994. South Africa is seen as a leader of the several African countries that will not side against Russia.
Despite the differences on the war in Ukraine, the Biden administration recognizes the importance of strengthening relations in Africa as China has spent decades entrenching itself in the continent’s natural resources markets. Improving relations with South Africa — one of the continent’s biggest economies — is central to the U.S. effort.
John Stremlau, an international relations expert at the University of the Witwatersrand, said the talks underscore that the U.S. sees South Africa as having the “potential to lead Africa in a constructive way” on trade and other issues.
Earlier on Friday, Ramaphosa met with Vice President Kamala Harris for wide-ranging talks. The vice president’s office said in a statement that Harris and Ramaphosa discussed global health security, space cooperation, climate change, women’s empowerment and other matters, as they met over breakfast at the vice president’s residence.
In a brief exchange with reporters before his meeting with Harris, Ramaphosa said he would like to see the relationship between the two countries strengthened.
South Africa’s ambitious efforts to transition from coal to cleaner energy were also discussed during the leaders’ talks. The U.S., Britain, France and Germany announced a plan last year to provid e $8.5 billion in loans and grants over five years to help South Africa phase out coal.
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Magome reported from Johannesburg.
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with the Texas Child Care Licensing Division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, is offering a child care provider training program next month in New Braunfels.
“Lighten Your Load,” a program that will address embracing change, behavior disorders and state licensing updates, is slated to take place Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McKenna Events Center, located at 801 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels.
The program is designed for child care providers, Head Start teachers, child care facility directors and others involved in the care of children.
Master trainer and author Albert Wright will serve as the keynote speaker for the training. Wright has been named one of the top 25 trainers in the nation by the National AfterSchool Association’s NAA17.
With more than 20 years of experience in the child care industry, Wright has served as a teacher in inner-city schools and with at-risk populations.
The program will have three main training topics:
• Embracing change — As laws change regarding the governance of child care facilities and the classroom, the training will provide tools and resources for staff to embrace change.
• A deeper look at behavior disorders — Behavior disorders can be difficult to deal with and even have child care givers questioning their abilities. This session will help participants discern potential problems early to provide remediation at an early age.
“Every center encounters children who have difficult behaviors, but some of these children may show signs of behavior disorders,” said Jymann Davis, AgriLife Extension family and community health agent for Comal County. “This part of the training will help in the identification of and possible responses to children who may have behavior disorders.”
• State licensing updates — Updates on state requirements for child care centers.
“Participants will not only learn about these important aspects of child care, but they will also enjoy Mr. Wright’s energetic and fun training style,” Davis said.
AgriLife Extension offices from Caldwell, Comal, Gonzales, Hays and Travis counties are participating in the program.
A continental breakfast, potato bar lunch, snacks, water, tea and coffee will be provided.
Participants will earn five and a half continuing education training clock hours. Certificates will be given to each participant at the conclusion of the program, and participants must attend the entire training to earn credit.
For additional details or a registration form, contact Davis at 830-620-3440 or Jymann.davis@ag.tamu.edu.
The early registration fee postmarked by Sept. 26 is $50. The late registration fee after Sept. 30 is $70.
Cash, check or card accepted. Registration is also available by visiting the Comal County Extension office at 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels. No on-site registrations are available.
For registration after Sept. 30, call 830-620-3440 to check availability.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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What the Cosmic Boomerang means for you: It's been a portentous week with that double rainbow appearing over Buckingham Palace. Now Jupiter - the Planet of Kings - will be at its closest to Earth since the death of our last king, OSCAR CAINER reveals
A double rainbow over Buckingham Palace, another at Windsor Castle. A brilliant shaft of light illuminating Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. A meteor coursing through the Scottish night sky.
The Queen’s death and the journey of her coffin have been marked with celestial events that many interpret as having deeper meaning.
Next week brings another heavenly occasion, as the slow-moving giants of the solar system align in an arc of light, creating a Cosmic Boomerang.
The Queen’s death and the journey of her coffin have been marked with celestial events that many interpret as having deeper meaning (pictured: Oscar Cainer)
This rare astrological event, starting on Wednesday, involves Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus in retrograde, where they appear to move backwards.
Not only does it resemble the aboriginal hunting weapon, but the planets exert a boomerang-like effect, bringing up situations that seem all too recognisable from our recent past.
We’re experiencing a moment of pause as the boomerang prepares to start its return journey. With the death of Elizabeth II, there is a sense that we must come together to support institutional changes that will benefit everyone.
Jupiter, the tip of the boomerang, is the Planet of Kings. It’s remarkable that on September 26 it will be at its closest to Earth for 70 years — the last time the UK had a male monarch.
Shining brightly right now, it’s a sign that hope, healing and good fortune are on their way, a glorious portent for our new King Charles III
We’ve all experienced the traumas caused by Saturn and Uranus’ spiky relationship in the past two years. Saturn governs institutions, and promotes discipline. Uranus is the planet of eccentric individualism.
Whether it’s war, disagreements in governments, environmental and energy issues, this clash has caused unprecedented disruption.
A double rainbow over Buckingham Palace, another at Windsor Castle. A brilliant shaft of light illuminating Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. A meteor coursing through the Scottish night sky.
It’s remarkable that on September 26 Jupiter will be at its closest to Earth for 70 years — the last time the UK had a male monarch
As the Cosmic Boomerang hurtles towards us, it brings a chance to create a more balanced, safer, fairer world. We need to catch it and use all we’ve learned to forge new paths.
With generous Jupiter floating between the two disparate energies, there will be wise ways to work towards the greater good. If we draw on our resources, we’ll be able to catch the boomerang and receive it as the gift it is intended to be.
It can be used to carve out a better future. Where hard work is required, it brings the optimism to tackle that work, plus the inspiration to ensure change isn’t just for change’s sake, but involves meaningful action. So what does the Cosmic Boomerang mean for you?
ARIES (March 21 — April 20)
As the Cosmic Boomerang heads in your direction, it might feel as if life’s treating you unfairly. You might want to chuck your toys out of the pram in frustration at your lack of progress. But Jupiter, in your sign, promises that you can get what you want without needing to throw any tantrums.
It enables you to direct your energy in ways that will encourage people to accept your ideas, and kick-start a progressive move forward.
Although you’ll need to keep a cool head and rise above sensitive issues that could trigger negativity, you don’t have to shoulder every responsibility; being a leader involves knowing how to empower others to make decisions.
This rare alignment helps you discover different ways to pull strings. If you stick to your principles, this is a role in which you can really shine, and instigate positive, important change.
TAURUS (April 21 — May 21)
It’s not until we let go of something that we realise how heavy it has actually been.
Recently, it’s as if you’ve been carrying a medicine ball — heavy kit that some athletes use to warm up with — so that when they actually perform, everything they do feels so much lighter and easier.
With the Cosmic Boomerang arriving so soon after the visit of Mars to your sign, you have already done the hard work to prepare for what is coming your way.
Now, even in situations that feel unfamiliar, you can let go of what has been holding you back and play to your potential.
Challenges won’t be as difficult as they first appear. A change in mindset is all you need.
If you step forward with optimism, the Cosmic Boomerang will prove that you can handle anything life throws at you with style . . . and turn it to your advantage.
GEMINI (May 22 — June 22)
Although the Cosmic Boomerang will make you question how you’ve handled situations in the past and what you have learned, it also enables you to find better ways to approach any of the difficulties you face.
History is full of moments where one person’s courageous decision to stick their head above the parapet has given other people the permission to step up and join them.
It doesn’t matter if a brave move leads to massive social change, or just makes the world brighter for a short while, you have the power to take on a role that others will follow.
And this once-in-a-lifetime alignment promises the support you need to take bold action. It requires faith and courage to make this kind of change. But it’s a step you won’t regret. You’re on the road to success.
CANCER (June 23 — July 23)
Jupiter’s influence in the Cosmic Boomerang brings back the enthusiasm you thought you’d lost. It will invigorate you with the energy to keep going, the wisdom to recognise opportunities when they arrive, and the luck you need to be able to take full advantage of the possibilities lining up before you.
It promises that if you believe in what you’re trying to accomplish, you can persuade others to back your cause.
As long as you’re able to highlight how mutually beneficial your plans will be, you’ll find no shortage of people willing to invest in your ideas. Although this breakthrough might not happen overnight, as we head away from the Boomerang and towards a powerful Eclipse in November, it will culminate in a powerful change in your fortunes.
LEO (July 24 — August 23)
We all need a special teacher, a supportive parent, a close friend or a faithful partner to believe in us. It helps us to defeat self-doubt and faltering self-confidence. The Cosmic Boomerang brings challenge and strength in equal measure.
But it will also bring the inner cheerleader you need to fulfil that supportive role. The only person you need to prove anything to is the one reading this!
You’re much stronger than you realise. And coming events will show just how well you can face any adversities. A change is in the offing and you have the necessary qualities to take full advantage of it.
By having faith in yourself, and pursuing what you know to be right, you won’t just head towards greater success, you’ll revel in the journey it takes to get there.
VIRGO (August 24 — Sep 23)
This rare alignment asks you to look deep inside yourself in ways that might rock your boat, but great progress will come from it. The Cosmic Boomerang makes you question why you’re working so hard for something (or someone) who is unwilling to match your effort.
You can’t control the attitudes of others. But you can help them reach conclusions they were already on the path to making. And, in doing so, you can discover more about your own motivation, and reconnect with people you once found difficult to understand.
As Jupiter heads back into your opposite sign next month, there’s potential for new understanding in key relationships. It all stems from the growth you’re experiencing on the inside.
LIBRA (Sep 24 — Oct 23)
In the age of social media and glamour marketing, it’s easy to feel inadequate. When we judge ourselves by what society deems to be successful, or by anyone else’s standards, we’re bound to feel lacking.
The Cosmic Boomerang questions why you’re letting someone loom so large in your life. Why are other people’s perspectives taking priority over yours? You’re brilliant and unique. Your only weakness is that you sometimes hold back to conform to other people’s expectations.
It’s time to invest in your own potential. Your creative spark can make a difference.
As September progresses, and you see how effective you can be when you stand in your power, your view of the world will change. And it will change the way it responds to you.
SCORPIO (Oct 24 — Nov 22)
The influence of the Cosmic Boomerang feels exasperating; you’re ready to move on, fast, but events and situations are holding you back.
Yet, if you hold tight, you’ll discover the benefits of allowing situations to unfold. Being forced to be patient might be tough, but you’re learning a key skill.
And while you’re waiting, circumstances are changing . . . in favourable ways.
By the time Venus enters your sign in October, you’ll be more than ready to put your wisdom to serious use. Your charm level will rocket!
Any changes you wish to make will find support. And by helping other people fulfil their potential you’ll find the sense of meaning and purpose you seek.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 — Dec 21)
There are so many ‘sensible’ reasons not to do so many things, especially when there’s an element of risk attached. But while there’s safety in the familiar, it doesn’t bring change. The Cosmic Boomerang enables you to solve a problem that has no logical answer. To find it, you just need to have faith in your ability to improvise.
It asks you to take a leap of faith knowing that even a noble failure will put you in a stronger position than you’re in now . . . and knowing that a big success is possible.
Fortune favours the bold, especially when courage comes from doing what’s right, not what’s easy. You possess all you need to achieve success. Believe.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 — Jan 20)
Very few of us are completely objective. Even when we think we’re being wholly rational, we’re denying an emotional need.
The Cosmic Boomerang encourages you to have more faith in your creativity. Rather than showing you what you’re doing ‘wrong’, this cosmic event invites you to apply your resources in different ways.
What are you instinctively drawn to explore? What have you ignored despite an unexplained itch to try?
You possess an innovative imagination. When issues from the past reappear, they offer opportunities to engage with more passion and purpose. You’re gaining inner strength that will guide you to a brighter future.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21 — Feb 19)
children are adaptable. As we grow older, we become set in our ways. The Cosmic Boomerang will challenge you to step out of your comfort zone. This rare alignment points towards possibilities that will shake you up and rattle your sense of security, but that deserve to be explored.
You instinctively know change is needed. But you fear that the progress you’ve already made might get lost in the process. Fear not.
As Jupiter moves between your modern and traditional ruling planets, you can hold on to your core principles and investigate new pathways.
Embrace the opportunities. With a positive mindset you can follow them to happiness.
PISCES (Feb 20 — March 20)
Presidents, pop stars and celebrities urge us to follow our dreams. But there’s a danger in holding on to idealised visions of success; they can stifle our ability to enjoy what we already have. And blind us to seeing new possibilities.
The Cosmic Boomerang brings a moment of clarity.
It’s time to consider whether persevering with something or someone that you like the idea of (but never makes you happy) is worth the sacrifice.
A new approach will lead to greater fulfilment. Exploring new ideas doesn’t mean giving up. It takes courage, and that always brings rewards.
Are you ready to embark on a journey that leads to a more enlightened you? I hope so.
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) – Thomas “Mykel” Gordon started his shift at Chick-fil-A like any normal Wednesday – the 26-year-old from Florida had no idea his decisive action later that day was about to go viral.
“I was getting some orders done, taken out on the POS and I just heard a call for help and all I could do is respond as fast as possible,” said Gordon.
The suspect, William Branch, is charged with threatening a military wife and young child with a sharpened plank to steal their car in the parking lot.
Gordon instantly ran to the commotion and pulled William Branch out of the car.
“As soon as I arrived, I saw him trying to get into the vehicle. I just pulled him out and I put him in a headlock,” said Gordon.
Gordon kept Branch on the ground until deputies arrived on the scene. Witnesses recorded the incident and the video quickly went viral across the nation.
Gordon said the tackle was the second run-in he had with Branch. A moment earlier, Gordon said he ran him off from trying to steal a woman’s keys in the drive-thru line.
Branch did get a swing on Gordon, hitting him on his chin. The day-shift manager was back at work the next day serving sandwiches with a smile.
Gordon honored for his actions
Sheriff Eric Aden stopped by Gordon’s Thursday shift to present a challenge coin and community service award.
“What we say a lot of times is service is in our DNA. That’s our mantra, that’s our motto,” said Sheriff Aden. “You clearly have service in your DNA from the job that you do here but you served and protected yesterday and that is what we do on a daily basis.”
While much of his Thursday shift was filled with media coverage, the community stopped by the drive-thru to tell Mykel thank you, giving cards and gifts to the young man.
“I joined this team 14 years ago, I never really saw this coming and never really expected that to ever happen,” said Gordon. “A very rare occasion.”
Suspect on a crime spree
It wasn’t the suspect’s only crime that day, according to Orange County Sheriff’s Office officials.
“The same suspect had burglarized a local home earlier the same day in the city of Fort Walton Beach, attempting to steal a purse before being confronted by the homeowner,” said Chief Deputy Ken LaPee.
Branch faces robbery with a firearm, robbery with carjacking and burglary charges.
Gordon has worked for Chick-fil-A for 14 years, and this is not his first time saving a life in the parking lot. Previously, he pulled two people from a car after a nearby crane collapsed on top.
“A vehicle that just came around this corner over here off of Beal Parkway. He hit the curve a little hard. It came down on top of a white sedan,” said Gordon. “The white sedan only had a few moments of just being able to stay on all four of the tires without them being compressed and compressed by the vehicle. So I was able to get her out and the other one out safely.”
OCSO offered Gordon a sponsored spot at cadet school if he wants to take his talents into law enforcement. Gordon however, sees his future working up the Chick-fil-A management ladder with the tagline “My Pleasure.”
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TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Braxia Scientific Corp. ("Braxia Scientific", or the "Company"), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FWB: 4960) announced today that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has approved a settlement of a class action lawsuit that was filed in May 2021 against Braxia Scientific, its CEO, certain of its former officers, a shareholder, and underwriters (the "Canadian Settlement"). The Canadian Settlement contemplates a cash payment of CDN $1.9 million, of which the Company will be paying CDN $1.6 million.
The court approval of an agreement in principle (the "US Settlement") to settle claims alleged in a securities class action (the "US Class Action") against the Company and certain of its former officers filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in April, 2021, remains pending. The US Settlement contemplates a cash payment by the Company of USD $1 million to settle the US Class Action.
After available insurance, and assuming the court approval of the US Settlement is obtained, the total cost to the Company to settle both class actions will be approximately CDN $1.36 million.
Braxia Scientific is a medical research and telemedicine company with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments for persons with depression and related disorders. Braxia also launched its U.S. based end-to-end telemedicine platform KetaMD, that utilizes leading technology to provide access to safe, affordable, and potentially life-changing at-home ketamine treatments for people living with depression and related mental health conditions. Through its medical solutions, Braxia aims to reduce the illness burden of brain-based disorders, such as major depressive disorder among others. Braxia is primarily focused on (i) owning and operating multidisciplinary clinics, providing treatments in-person and virtually for mental health disorders, and (ii) research activities related to discovering and commercializing novel drugs and delivery methods. Braxia seeks to develop ketamine and derivatives and other psychedelic products from its IP development platform. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Braxia Health (formerly the Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence Inc.), operates multidisciplinary community-based clinics offering rapid-acting treatments for depression located in Mississauga, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, and Montreal.
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"Dr. Roger S. McIntyre"
Dr. Roger S. McIntyre
Chairman & CEO
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations, or beliefs of future performance are "forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements include statements about the intended promise of ketamine-based treatments for depression and the potential for ketamine to treat other emerging psychiatric disorders, such as Bipolar Depression. Such forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the failure of ketamine, psilocybin and other psychedelics to provide the expected health benefits and unanticipated side effects, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, municipal, local or other licenses and engaging in activities that could be later determined to be illegal under domestic or international laws. Ketamine and psilocybin are currently Schedule I and Schedule III controlled substances, respectively, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19 (the "CDSA") and it is a criminal offence to possess such substances under the CDSA without a prescription or a legal exemption. Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a drug for any indication, however ketamine is a legally permissible medication for the treatment of certain psychological conditions. It is illegal to possess such substances in Canada without a prescription.
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the Amended and Restated Listing Statement dated April 15, 2021, which are available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements.
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China's government says it intends to impose sanctions on the chief executives of Raytheon and Boeing Defense, citing their involvement in Washington lawmakers' latest approval of arms sales to Taiwan, Reuters reported.
According to the publication Breaking Defense, Beijing said the weapons transfers included a possible $1.1 billion agreement that "gravely" undermines "China's sovereignty and security interests."
A Chinese government spokesperson said the country's government would be levying sanctions on Raytheon Technologies CEO Gregory Hayes along with Boeing Defense, Space and Security CEO Ted Colbert, accusing both of being "involved" in the agreements with self-governing Taiwan.
The spokesperson said the deals "severely harm China-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.” They said, “China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the sales.”
This month the Biden administration approved several potential arms sales through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency that included over $665 million in advanced radar-related technology made mainly by Raytheon, as well as over $350 million in Harpoon missiles and other equipment that Boeing made, Breaking Defense reported.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “We once again urge the U.S. government and relevant parties to ... stop arms sales to Taiwan and military contact with Taiwan, and stop creating new factors that could lead to tensions in the Taiwan Strait,” the Associated Press reported.
According to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Taiwan has governed itself independently of China since 1949. Beijing, though, sees the island as part of Chinese territory. The ruling Chinese government has said it vows to eventually "unify" Taiwan with mainland China, even if that means using force.
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The EV manufacturer will discuss how they build vehicles for repairability and maintenance
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Research Triangle Park, N.C.—Lucid Motor joins a lineup of speakers for the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Technology Conference, presented by the AASA Technology Council (ATC) and AASA Mobility Technology Council (MTC). Jake Rodenroth, manager of body repair program operations, Lucid Motors, will take to the stage to discuss how Lucid’s selling model necessitates a partnership with the aftermarket and how the EV manufacturer’s focus on serviceability and customer satisfaction position them for success.
“I am thrilled to welcome Jake and Lucid Motors to the Technology Conference,” said Chris Gardner, senior vice president, operations, AASA. “To be able to explore the intersection of the future of mobility with a leading EV manufacturer and top technology executives in the aftermarket is a great opportunity for attendees. I consider this a can’t-miss session.”
The 2022 AASA Technology Conference will be held at the beachfront Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Sept. 25-28. This event will enable aftermarket suppliers and channel partners to network and have meaningful conversations with key customers about the latest technology issues and industry developments.
Additional information about the 2022 AASA Technology Conference can be accessed by visiting aasatech.com.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — We can't predict what the economy is going to look like in the coming months, but we can prepare for it. ABC10's To the Point host, Alex Bell, spoke with financial specialist Shayne Corriea to chat about the key phases for setting up your financial plan.
Q&A with Shayne Corriea
Alex Bell: Shayne, so good to see you again. Thank you so much for being here.
Shayne Corriea: Yeah.
Alex Bell: First question, what are the steps to creating a solid financial plan?
Shayne Corriea: Four steps. The first step is taking a look at our relationship with money. Everything from our past dictates the decisions that will make in the future, right? So budgeting savings, like what was our relationship growing up with money? At the same time, you're identifying your goals in that first phase.
Step two is risk management.
Step three is wealth accumulation.
The fourth is building that legacy. What's the distribution of all of that wealth?
Alex Bell: So let's go to how your relationship with the money plays into your financial planning. What does that mean?
Shayne Corriea: If you think about it, how you grew up, a lot of people — especially in the Latino community — everyone I talked to talks about how they didn't have these conversations with their family. They didn't talk about money in their household. So possibly some of those habits, money habits didn't translate to adulthood, right? So the way you have that relationship with money dictates how you're going to spend it or save it, how adverse you are to debt, (and) things of those nature.
Alex Bell: I want to talk about risk management because is disability a part of risk management planning?
Shayne Corriea: Yeah, absolutely. The most important part, in my opinion. So for instance, what's your number one asset? If I were to ask you, what's the number one asset that you have?
Alex Bell: I would say my house. So it would be I say the most important.
Shayne Corriea: Most people do, the most important asset you have is you. Your ability to bring home a paycheck. So for instance, if you were injured, or ill, how can you ensure that your money is still coming through the door so that you can pay your expenses? That's taking a look at disability insurance, right? How do we make sure no matter, what my paycheck is coming through the door? So a little tip, if everybody's listening, take a look at your pay stub. Look on your pay stub and see if there's a line item, LTD, long-term disability. Most employers will pay some sort of disability benefit. But usually, it's only 60% of your income. I can live off of 60% of my income. And if that line item there says that your employer is paying for that benefit, you're then taxed. So imagine if you're injured or disabled, and you're bringing home less than 60%, more like 40% of your income, how do you pay your bills? And that affects your whole financial plan, right? So that's something that's really important in risk management.
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CUMBERLAND — As Allegany County topped the state’s seven-day COVID-19 case rate Friday, some local residents were vaccinated against the disease and its latest variant.
The Allegany County Health Department administered the new COVID-19 booster at a special clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Friday.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recently announced the state’s “COVIDReady” campaign to encourage residents to get the updated booster and flu shot at the same time to maximize protection against both viruses.
“This morning at the ACHD clinic we administered 40 doses of Moderna and 34 doses of Pfizer — all bivalent boosters,” Allegany County Health Department Public Information Coordinator Brenda Caldwell said via email Friday.
“It is important to note that the vaccine clinics are all currently by appointment only, and anyone interested in getting a primary vaccine series or booster vaccination for COVID-19 can schedule on our website at health.maryland.gov/allegany,” Caldwell said.
For vaccination information in Garrett County, visit garretthealth.org or call 301-334-7698.
Local, state cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s weekly ranking Thursday listed COVID-19 community levels as “high” in Allegany County, “medium” in Garrett County and “low” in Washington County.
For communities in the high range, the CDC recommends folks wear a mask indoors in public, stay current with COVID-19 vaccines and “get tested if you have symptoms.”
Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness.
According to the Maryland Department of Health Friday, there were 1,206 new COVID-19 cases, seven additional deaths and 26 fewer hospitalizations across the state.
MDH reported the daily COVID-19 positivity rate was 9.05% statewide, 12.8% in Allegany County, 18.76% in Garrett County and 11.66% in Washington County.
The seven-day moving average COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 people was 16.33 statewide, 31.65 in Allegany County — which was the highest in Maryland, 21.17 in Garrett County and 17.21 in Washington County.
Schools, nursing homes
MDH data, which was updated for the week as of Wednesday, listed positive COVID-19 cases for kindergarten through 12th grade students that included 27 at Allegany County Public Schools and 13 at Bishop Walsh School.
Cases for congregate living facilities, which include nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes, were also updated Wednesday.
For Allegany County, they included 28 cases at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation, 12 at Cumberland Healthcare Center, five at Devlin Manor Nursing Home, 31 at Egle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, eight at Kensington Assisted Living, 14 at Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 62 at Peace Healthcare at Lions Center and 61 at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village.
In Garrett County, MDH reported 35 cases at Dennett Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 49 at Goodwill Retirement Community — Nursing Home, six at Goodwill Retirement Community Assisted Living and two at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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Lompoc High School has a new student: Rocky, the therapy dog.
“I do think he'll be a good therapist, even though he is not a human and can't really talk. I think he'll be good to be there for people,” said Haylea Cassidy, a senior at the school.
Rocky belongs to Eva Luna, who is assistant principal at Lompoc High. Luna is working with Rocky to make sure he receives his Good Canine Citizenship Certifications as well as how to interact with the students, “I volunteered to be the handler, and I'm also his owner, so I take all responsibility for his care and upkeep and he is my family, my dog.”
“Just interacting. It's just kind of de-escalation," Luna explained. "When a student is kind of feeling anxious and sort of stressed out, it's just an opportunity for a student to sort of break their focus on whatever I think has their focus and give them something else to focus on."
One of the commands they're working is hugs. “He begins to lean, lean, lean, and eventually he just flops on you.”
Many students developed anxiety due to the pandemic, so the school brought in Rocky to help them work through it. The process to bring in a therapy dog took about a year even though Rocky was adopted a couple of months ago.
“I think helping with anxiety in general, we have a lot of students post COVID that had a lot of anxiety, had a lot of other issues, and I think it's just going to help them feel a lot more comfortable and a lot better being back at school and just help them throughout their days," said Lana Huyck, the leader counselor at the school.
School officials say that anxiety may cause students to shut down and not be able to concentrate, so they hope Rocky will help with that. The plan is to have him continue to train, and then by second semester, the school hopes to have a set schedule for him.
“You want to have sort of a plan where he comes for a certain number of hours and then, you know, he would go home because like any other animal or any anybody else, he has to have a schedule and has to have his downtime as well," said Luna.
The school plans to have Rocky in the school Wellness Center where students can go to de-stress.
“Meeting him for the first time, he really exceeded my expectations. He's very soft and very well-mannered, unlike my dogs,” added Cassidy.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Time is running out for Congress to approve a government funding measure and avoid a shutdown.
Lawmakers have until Sept. 30 to either pass a full annual budget or a short-term funding bill, called a continuing resolution, or CR.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is advocating for a clean CR, which would only extend the current funding levels until lawmakers can agree on the larger budget.
“I would prefer it just to be a clean CR. Let’s just fund government,” Kaine said.
But in order to get the Inflation Reduction Act passed, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., made a deal with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to pass a plan that includes expediting permits for energy projects.
“The permitting agreement is part of the IRA agreement. I’m going to add it to the CR and it will pass,” Schumer said.
Not everyone likes the idea of adding the permitting plan to the CR.
“I think that should be done separately,” Kaine said.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., also wants to see a clean CR. He says adding extra pieces to the bill risks a government shutdown.
“The Democrats will decide whether we shut down government or not. I don’t believe we ought to be shutting down government. I think we ought to have a clean CR,” Scott said. “And any issues that we want to talk about we ought to have a separate vote on those.”
Sen. Kaine is optimistic Congress will find a way to get it done.
“Will it have the permitting reform in or out or how much of it will be in or out? That’s still TBD. But I’m not worried about government shutdown right now,” Kaine said.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., wants to see Congress move quickly on it.
“I’m hopeful that we can do it sooner rather than later and don’t have some Sept. 30 crisis that we seem to always create,” Hoyer said.
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Prosecutor: Marlton, NJ, Man Charged For Trying to Meet 13-year-old For Sex
Authorities in Burlington County say a 48-year-old man from Marlton traveled to Staples on Route 70 in Evesham Township Wednesday afternoon believing he would be having sex with a 13-year-old girl he met through a chat app.
But instead of a young girl, he was actually talking to a law enforcement officer who was online looking for sexual predators.
And when he arrived at Staples, he was met by numerous investigators who took him into custody.
Prosecutors say an investigation into Daniel R. Gallagher's online activities began earlier this summer.
Prior to orchestrating the rendezvous, Gallagher sent nude photos and videos to the girl he believed he would be meeting.
Gallagher has been charged with second-degree attempting to lure a minor, second-degree attempted sexual assault, third-degree debauching the morals of a child, third-degree providing obscenity to a minor, and fourth-degree attempted criminal sexual contact.
He is currently being held in the Burlington County Jail pending a detention hearing in superior court. The case will be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.
The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- For 62 years, Tim Simons has been coaching the game he loves.
"I've never lost that passion for the sport of football and in particular, I really enjoy working with young people still," he said.
You'll see the Central Valley legend out on the practice field now coaching the freshman team at Clovis North.
"The kids really haven't changed that much," he said. "I mean, this world changes and evolves, and I think I've done a pretty good job of adjusting with that. But as far as the kids, I love these kids I'm going to coach today."
But before his time as a Bronco, Simons would make a name for himself at Clovis High.
Becoming the head football coach in 1976, he amassed five Central Section championships and 11 league titles over 24 years.
"We won a lot of games but more than that, the great camaraderie we developed and the relationships with all the players, it was a tremendous experience for my lifetime," he said.
In 2000, Simons would take his talents to Fresno State.
He joined Pat Hill's staff as a receivers coach, a part of some of the most memorable games in program history
In 2007, he would come back to the high school ranks, helping launch Clovis North's football program.
Although he's no longer at the helm of the program, he's still making an inpact.
"He's a mentor for me," says head football coach Mike Jacot. "I visit with him daily. Get new perspectives on things. Just even now, bringing our lower levels up and I know I'm getting players that know the expectations of what it means to be in a committed football program."
Despite his mentor status, the 80-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down.
"He'll talk to me about workouts all the time," Jacot said. "I come out, do some running and he'll tell me what he did on the stairs. The fact that I'm having a competition with someone of his age, I feel pretty good about myself, but not after talking to him sometimes."
For coach Simons, his fire for the game still burns bright -- a flame he's not ready to put out just yet.
"Maybe someday, I'll figure out what I would do without coaching and being around young people, but I haven't figured that out yet," he said. "I don't want to do it."
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$20 million winning scratch ticket sold in La Feria
A winning scratch ticket worth $20 million was sold in La Feria, according to the Texas Lottery.
The top prize-winning ticket in the Texas Lottery game $20 Million Supreme was purchased at BreakTime #2 located at 204 E. Highway 83.
The prize was claimed on Thursday.
More information about the prize-winning ticket will be released next week, according to the Texas Lottery.
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We along with other libraries across the country noticed last year that there were just *** lot of more reports of books being banned or challenged across the United States in school libraries and public libraries and the American Library Association even came out with *** report that there were 1600 over 1600 banned books reported to their office last year, which was by far the most they've ever had since the beginning of them keeping track of banned books. And we wanted to do something more intentional to support young people across the country who were at the business end of these challenges and bands. So we thought that one way to do this would be to offer *** free access to our over half *** million e books and audiobooks, particularly for young people ages 13-21 who are literally seeing their experiences, their narratives and their voices silenced in their communities. The books that are being targeted for challenges or bands are representative of voices that are L G. B. T. Q voices or black indigenous voices. So you have books like gender queer which is the most challenged and banned book of all of last year, according to the American Library Association. Yeah, it's really important to see myself reflected in narratives um such as um just books that talk about transgenderism and um L. G. B. T. Q rights and queer people in general. Um just because again, like we've been silenced for centuries. Um I'm *** transgender man. Uh I use pronouns. Um and you don't not often that you see that in especially works of fiction. I grew up in *** very conservative place, *** small town in Georgia, um and Georgia, the state. And um I grew up around people who didn't see me as *** person, uh didn't see me like for my race, for my identity, for my sexuality. I was ostracized for *** long time until I came here. Um and I know what it's like to not have those resources available to you. It's hard enough to find representation in the media for like minority groups, like your underrepresented in *** lot of places underrepresented in like um schools sometimes um uh in the television um in like education, like maybe your major, there's not *** lot of people that look like you um that share your identity and background and like that can affect you deeply. So like these books being taken off or like you can't even like see *** representation um at your local library. I feel like that's um really bad
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
Updated: 7:05 PM EDT Sep 16, 2022
The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year's totals, which were the highest in decades.“I've never seen anything like this,” says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It's both the number of challenges and the kinds of challenges. It used to be a parent had learned about a given book and had an issue with it. Now we see campaigns where organizations are compiling lists of books, without necessarily reading or even looking at them.”The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles. In all of 2021, the ALA listed 729 challenges, directed at 1,579 books. Because the ALA relies on media accounts and reports from libraries, the actual number of challenges is likely far higher, the library association believes.Friday's announcement is timed to Banned Books Week, which begins Sunday and will be promoted around the country through table displays, posters, bookmarks and stickers and through readings, essay contests and other events highlighting contested works. According to a report issued in April, the most targeted books have included Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir about sexual identity, “Gender Queer,” and Jonathan Evison’s “Lawn Boy,” a coming-of-age novel narrated by a young gay man.“We're seeing that trend continue in 2022, the criticism of books with LGBTQ subject matter,” Caldwell-Jones says, adding that books about racism such as Angie Thomas' novel “The Hate U Give” also are frequently challenged.Banned Books Weeks is overseen by a coalition of writing and free speech organizations, including the National Coalition Against Censorship, the Authors Guild and PEN America.Conservative attacks against schools and libraries have proliferated nationwide over the past two years, and librarians themselves have been harassed and even driven out of their jobs. A middle school librarian in Denham Springs, Louisiana, has filed a legal complaint against a Facebook page which labeled her a “criminal and a pedophile." Voters in a western Michigan community, Jamestown Township, backed drastic cuts in the local library over objections to “Gender Queer” and other LGBTQ books.Audrey Wilson-Youngblood, who in June quit her job as a library media specialist in the Keller Independent School District in Texas, laments what she calls the “erosion of the credibility and competency” in how her profession is viewed. At the Boundary County Library in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, library director Kimber Glidden resigned recently after months of harassment that included the shouting of Biblical passages referring to divine punishment. The campaign began with a single complaint about “Gender Queer,” which the library didn’t even stock, and escalated to the point where Glidden feared for her safety.“We were being accused of being pedophiles and grooming children,” she says. “People were showing up armed at library board meetings.”The executive director of the Virginia Library Association, Lisa R. Varga, says librarians in the state have received threatening emails and have been videotaped on the job, tactics she says that “are not like anything that those who went into this career were expecting to see.” Becky Calzada, library coordinator for the Leander Independent School District in Texas, says she has friends who have left the profession and colleagues who are afraid and “feel threatened.”“I know some worry about promoting Banned Books Week because they might be accused of trying to advance an agenda,” she says. “There's a lot of trepidation.”
The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year's totals, which were the highest in decades.
“I've never seen anything like this,” says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It's both the number of challenges and the kinds of challenges. It used to be a parent had learned about a given book and had an issue with it. Now we see campaigns where organizations are compiling lists of books, without necessarily reading or even looking at them.”
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles. In all of 2021, the ALA listed 729 challenges, directed at 1,579 books. Because the ALA relies on media accounts and reports from libraries, the actual number of challenges is likely far higher, the library association believes.
Friday's announcement is timed to Banned Books Week, which begins Sunday and will be promoted around the country through table displays, posters, bookmarks and stickers and through readings, essay contests and other events highlighting contested works. According to a report issued in April, the most targeted books have included Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir about sexual identity, “Gender Queer,” and Jonathan Evison’s “Lawn Boy,” a coming-of-age novel narrated by a young gay man.
“We're seeing that trend continue in 2022, the criticism of books with LGBTQ subject matter,” Caldwell-Jones says, adding that books about racism such as Angie Thomas' novel “The Hate U Give” also are frequently challenged.
Banned Books Weeks is overseen by a coalition of writing and free speech organizations, including the National Coalition Against Censorship, the Authors Guild and PEN America.
Conservative attacks against schools and libraries have proliferated nationwide over the past two years, and librarians themselves have been harassed and even driven out of their jobs. A middle school librarian in Denham Springs, Louisiana, has filed a legal complaint against a Facebook page which labeled her a “criminal and a pedophile." Voters in a western Michigan community, Jamestown Township, backed drastic cuts in the local library over objections to “Gender Queer” and other LGBTQ books.
Audrey Wilson-Youngblood, who in June quit her job as a library media specialist in the Keller Independent School District in Texas, laments what she calls the “erosion of the credibility and competency” in how her profession is viewed. At the Boundary County Library in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, library director Kimber Glidden resigned recently after months of harassment that included the shouting of Biblical passages referring to divine punishment. The campaign began with a single complaint about “Gender Queer,” which the library didn’t even stock, and escalated to the point where Glidden feared for her safety.
“We were being accused of being pedophiles and grooming children,” she says. “People were showing up armed at library board meetings.”
The executive director of the Virginia Library Association, Lisa R. Varga, says librarians in the state have received threatening emails and have been videotaped on the job, tactics she says that “are not like anything that those who went into this career were expecting to see.” Becky Calzada, library coordinator for the Leander Independent School District in Texas, says she has friends who have left the profession and colleagues who are afraid and “feel threatened.”
“I know some worry about promoting Banned Books Week because they might be accused of trying to advance an agenda,” she says. “There's a lot of trepidation.”
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China's government says it intends to impose sanctions on the chief executives of Raytheon and Boeing Defense, citing their involvement in Washington lawmakers' latest approval of arms sales to Taiwan, Reuters reported.
According to the publication Breaking Defense, Beijing said the weapons transfers included a possible $1.1 billion agreement that "gravely" undermines "China's sovereignty and security interests."
A Chinese government spokesperson said the country's government would be levying sanctions on Raytheon Technologies CEO Gregory Hayes along with Boeing Defense, Space and Security CEO Ted Colbert, accusing both of being "involved" in the agreements with self-governing Taiwan.
The spokesperson said the deals "severely harm China-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.” They said, “China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the sales.”
This month the Biden administration approved several potential arms sales through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency that included over $665 million in advanced radar-related technology made mainly by Raytheon, as well as over $350 million in Harpoon missiles and other equipment that Boeing made, Breaking Defense reported.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “We once again urge the U.S. government and relevant parties to ... stop arms sales to Taiwan and military contact with Taiwan, and stop creating new factors that could lead to tensions in the Taiwan Strait,” the Associated Press reported.
According to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Taiwan has governed itself independently of China since 1949. Beijing, though, sees the island as part of Chinese territory. The ruling Chinese government has said it vows to eventually "unify" Taiwan with mainland China, even if that means using force.
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Volkswagen has taken a page out of Ford’s book and established a new division within the brand to focus on electric vehicles and software development, two key pillars of the current transformation of the auto industry.
Volkswagen Group’s volume brand this week announced the establishment of the New Mobility division to accelerate development of EVs and software. Ford made a similar move in March when it established the Model E division for EVs and software, alongside Ford Blue for internal-combustion cars, and Ford Pro for commercial customers and vehicles.
“With the newly created New Mobility division, we’re bundling the strategic action areas of electric mobility and software, thereby increasing our pace of innovation,” Thomas Schaefer, VW’s CEO, said in a statement.
Thomas Ulbrich has been tasked with heading New Mobility. He’s currently chief technology officer and head of EVs for VW, roles in which he oversaw the development of the ID.3 and ID.4 models.
At New Mobility, Ulbrich will oversee the development of additional VW vehicles based on VW Group’s current MEB platform designed for high-sales-volume models, as well as VW vehicles based on the upcoming SSP platform, a highly modular platform that will eventually underpin the majority of VW Group EVs.
The first SSP-based model will be the much-hyped VW fastback code-named Project Trinity. The vehicle is due in 2026 and tipped to be a Tesla Model 3 rival.
Software, including self-driving technology, will also be a defining feature of the SSP platform. Look for over-the-air updates, functions on demand, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, and an in-house operating system to be known as VW.OS, most of which is being developed by VW Group’s Cariad software division.
In addition to his new role as head of New Mobility, Ulbrich will also serve as a member on Cariad’s board to strengthen cooperation. Cariad is responsible for the software development, and New Mobility the integration of the software in individual models.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature will not try to defend a new law limiting up-close filming of police that has been blocked by a federal judge, a decision that essentially ends the fight over the contentious proposal.
Senate President Karen Fann and House Speaker Rusty Bowers both said they would not intervene in the case by the Friday deadline set by the federal judge when he temporarily blocked the new law from taking effect last week on First Amendment grounds.
And the bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. John Kavanagh, said Friday that he has been unable to find an outside group to defend the law, which was challenged by news media organizations and the American Civil Liberties Union.
The groups will now ask that the law, which was set to take effect next week, be permanently blocked.
Kavanagh said he will review U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi’s ruling and see if he can craft a law that passes constitutional muster. He said the law is needed to keep people from distracting police while they are trying to make an arrest, but Tuchi agreed with the challengers that it runs afoul of precedents that say the public and press have a right to film police doing their jobs.
Tuchi noted that there are already Arizona laws barring interfering with police, and that singling out people for taking videos appears to be unconstitutional on its face. And he wrote in his ruling that barring someone from using a phone or news video camera to record — without banning other actions — is a content-based restriction that is illegal.
“If the goal of HB2319 is to prevent interference with law enforcement activities, the Court fails to see how the presence of a person recording a video near an officer interferes with the officer’s activities,” Tuchi wrote.
The law makes it illegal to knowingly film police officers 8 feet (2.5 meters) or closer if the officer tells the person to stop. And on private property, an officer who decides someone is interfering or the area is unsafe can order the person to stop filming even if the recording is being made with the owner’s permission.
Bystander cellphone videos are largely credited with revealing police misconduct — such as with the 2020 killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis officers — and reshaping the conversation around police transparency. But Republican Arizona lawmakers say the legislation was needed to limit people with cameras who deliberately impede officers.
Kavanagh and the Legislature were warned repeatedly by the ACLU and the National Press Photographers Association that the proposal would violate the First Amendment, but it passed anyway with only Republican support. The NPPA, on behalf of itself and more than two dozen press groups and media companies including The Associated Press, also wrote to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey after the measure was passed, telling him as well that it was unconstitutional and urging a veto. Ducey signed the bill anyway.
Mickey H. Osterreicher, the general counsel for the photographers association, called the law “an unconstitutional solution in search of a non-existent problem.”
“It’s always a lot easier to write a letter than it is to have to file a lawsuit,” he said. “But some people like to do it the easy way and other people are forced to do it the hard way.”
Once a coalition of media groups and the ACLU sued, Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich refused to defend the law, as did the prosecutor and sheriff’s office in Maricopa County, home to Phoenix.
Bowers said he and fellow Republicans disregarded opponents who said the bill was unconstitutional and essentially said “let’s just try and see what happens.”
“But when you get right down to where you to have to start spending money, no,” Bowers said. “We’ll just wait till next year.”
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WILLIAMSON, WV (WOWK) – The annual King Coal Festival is taking place in the City of Williamson in Mingo County.
We spoke with Tonya Webb to talk about what visitors can expect as well as a bit of history and the importance the event, in keeping the regions important coal heritage alive.
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MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. (WANE) — The McCordsville Police Department (MPD) is investigating the disappearance of 44-year-old Wayne Hurd, who was last seen at 4:24 p.m. Friday.
Hurd is 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 240 pounds and is balding with black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt, black pants and black shoes.
Hurd is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. Anyone with information should contact the MPD at 317-477-4400 or call 911.
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Three West Virginia Schools are among this year’s National Blue Ribbon Schools.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has released the list of 297 schools across the country receiving the honor for 2022. The schools are recognized based on overall academic performance and/or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
The three schools in the Mountain State include:
- Culloden Elementary School in the Cabell County School District
- Evans Elementary School in the Jackson County School District
- C.W. Shipley Elementary School in the Jefferson County School District.
The USDE also says seven Ohio schools and 13 Kentucky schools were recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022.
“I applaud all the honorees for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for creating vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school communities where students can learn, grow, reach their potential, and achieve their dreams,” said Cardona. “As our country continues to recover from the pandemic, we know that our future will only be as strong as the education we provide to all of our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have gone above and beyond to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. These schools show what is possible to make an enduring, positive difference in students’ lives.”
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed more than 9,000 schools with approximately 10,000 awards through its 39th cohort, according to the USDE.
The USDE says these schools “serve as models of effective school practices for state and district educators and other schools throughout the nation.”
Officials say up to 420 schools can be nominated each year. Top state officials in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, the Bureau of Indian Education and the Department of Defense Education Activity are invited to submit nominations. The Council for American Private Education nominates private schools.
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TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has published its newest research-backed blueprint, Create and Implement an IoT Strategy. According to Info-Tech's research, IoT (Internet of Things) has become one of the biggest challenges for IT departments to manage today. With IoT solutions becoming increasingly common, organizations must move quickly to adopt new, IoT-focused ways to collect and analyze data and automate processes and actions.
The firm's research indicates that one of the most common mistakes organizations make when working with an IoT vendor is waiting to include the IT team in the process until the IoT solution is ready to go live, rather than including the team from the beginning. This causes challenges with integrations, communications, and access to data.
"Most of the solutions available are designed to perform a specific function within the parameters of the devices and applications designed by vendors," says Sandi Conrad, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. "As these specific use cases proliferate within an organization, the data collected can end up housed in many places, owned by each specific business unit and used only for the originally designed purpose."
One of the primary reasons IoT management is a challenge for IT teams is that, as many devices suddenly enter the organizational environment, IT must ensure each device is inventoried, added to lifecycle management practices, and secured. The large volume of devices and lack of insight into vendor solutions makes it significantly harder to plan upgrades and contract renewals as well as guarantee that security protocols are being met.
"In order to make these dramatic shifts to using many IoT solutions, IT needs to look at creating an IoT strategy that will ensure all systems meet strategic goals and enable disparate data to be aggregated for greater insights," adds Conrad.
IoT solutions may be chosen by the business, but to be successful and meet their requirements, a partnership with IT will ensure better communications with the service provider and provide several other benefits, such as:
- New insights into how an organization interacts with its clients and how clients use products and services.
- A framework to quickly assess the risks and develop a communications plan.
- A collective understanding of how devices will be tracked, managed, and maintained is imperative to IT securing their systems and data.
- Quick time to value and immediate implementation of controls to meet operational and security requirements.
Info-Tech recommends that if an loT steering committee doesn't already exist, or if the committee's mandate will not include IoT, to consider creating such a committee to set standards and processes and to quickly evaluate solutions for feasibility and implementation.
To learn more, download Info-Tech's Create and Implement an IoT Strategy blueprint.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem faced a Friday deadline to appeal a state ethics board’s finding that there was evidence she improperly intervened in her daughter’s application for a real estate appraiser license.
The Government Accountability Board voted unanimously last month that there was enough evidence to believe the Republican governor had committed malfeasance and engaged in a conflict of interest.
Noem has maintained she did nothing wrong, but so far the process has been conducted in private. Neither her office nor her reelection campaign answered questions Friday on whether she would proceed to a contested case hearing that would give her a chance to make her case publicly.
The board took unspecified “action” against the governor, and board member Gene Kean said last month that Friday would be the deadline for Noem to respond.
If there is no public hearing, it’s not clear whether the board will release details of the action it took. The board closed the complaint last month but suggested it could be reopened.
A lawyer who has represented the governor before the board also did not respond to questions.
The Associated Press first reported that shortly after a state agency moved in July 2020 to deny Noem’s daughter, Kassidy Peters, an appraiser license, the governor held a meeting with Peters and key decision-makers in her licensure. Days after the meeting, Peters signed an agreement that gave her another opportunity to meet the licensing requirements. The South Dakota Legislature’s audit committee, controlled by Republicans, unanimously approved a report in May that found Noem’s daughter got preferential treatment.
Noem previously requested the ethics complaint be dismissed without a hearing by arguing that the person who brought it, former Republican Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, was out for revenge after she successfully pushed for his impeachment and removal from office for his conduct in a 2020 fatal car crash.
In that April motion to the board, Noem’s attorneys also said she could counter the accusations against her. Her campaign spokesman, Ian Fury, on Friday referred a reporter to an August statement that branded the board’s action as “illegal.”
But declining to fight the evidence in a contested case hearing would allow the board’s “action” against her while potentially avoiding further public scrutiny.
The Government Accountability Board, which has never handled such a high-profile case since its inception in 2017, has not publicly said what action it has taken. It has deliberated over the complaints for nearly a year in a series of closed-door meetings, navigating untested laws.
Board member David Gienapp, at the board’s August meeting, verbally moved to invoke a statute — SDCL 3-24-7 — that states the board “shall” hold a contested case hearing “to afford the accused person the opportunity to respond to the allegation.” But the board’s draft minutes, posted two days later, make no mention of that statute. Instead, the draft minutes state that the board acted to “make an initial determination” that the complaint “alleges facts” that the governor engaged in misconduct.
The board’s minutes state that it took “appropriate action,” but the board has kept that action a secret so far. The board is allowed under state law to issue a private reprimand. But the statute says it may take that action at the conclusion of a contested case hearing and after it has determined, by a majority vote, that there has been misconduct.
“Their official actions, whatever they may be, should be a public record,” said David Bordewyk, who directs the South Dakota Newspaper Association and advocates for open records and meeting laws.
“Given the nature of this board, which is to hold public officials accountable, the public has a right to know what those accountability measures are, regardless of the official.”
Board members this week either declined to comment or did not return a request for comment. An attorney hired by the board, Mark Haigh, has previously said it “fully complied” with all the requirements in the laws governing it.
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Pat Sajak reveals he may leave ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Season 40: ‘End is near’
Pat Sajak may be stepping down as the host of "Wheel of Fortune."
The game show host of more than 40 years said the "end is near," as he hinted he’s ready for one last spin, according to "Entertainment Tonight."
"Years go by fast. We're getting near the end. It's been a long [time]. We're not going to do this for another 40 years. The end is near," the TV icon indicated.
"It's an honor to have been in people's living rooms for that long. People were out there welcoming us. We're happy and proud."
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"Wheel of Fortune" premiered on television in 1975, and Sajak started hosting it in 1981. Co-host Vanna White joined Sajak in 1982.
FILE - 'Wheel of Fortune' hosts Vanna White (L) and Pat Sajak attend a taping of the Wheel of Fortune's 35th Anniversary Season at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World on Oct. 10, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)
White is known for turning the letters during the game show as contestants attempt to solve the riddle or puzzle.
Sajak and White have both renewed their contracts with the show through the 2023-24 season.
"In most television shows by this time, you would have said, 'That’s probably enough,' but this show will not die," Sajak remarked.
"It appears I may go before the show," he joked.
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Sajak's daughter Maggie also has a role on the show and works as a digital host of sorts, creating much of the "Wheel of Fortune" social media content and doing a lot of behind-the-scenes interviews.
Despite Sajak’s consideration of leaving "Wheel of Fortune," he and White will continue hosting "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," as the show is slated to premiere its third season.
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"I think people love seeing celebrities and watching them be themselves and not play a character," White pointed out, according to the media outlet.
"When they come on here, they are themselves, they have a good time, they're playing for a great cause, so it's good for everybody."
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, September 17, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
817 PM CDT Fri Sep 16 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Boquillas affecting Brewster County.
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County.
Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County.
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County.
.Recent releases from the Luis Leon dam have caused elevated rises
along the Rio Conchos and into the Rio Grande. Minor flooding is
expected to continue from Presidio downstream through Big Bend
National Park until further notice.
For the Rio Grande...including Presidio 6WNW, Presidio International
Bridge, Presidio 5SE, Castolon, Johnson Ranch, Boquillas, Dryden
16S, Terlingua 8S...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 815 AM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood.
No damage is expected.
At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage,
and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures
is expected.
At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), the river reaches moderate flood stage,
inundating the plain between the levees. Erosion of the levees is
likely. Water may seep through the levees, flooding adjacent
farmland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.6 feet (6.0 meters).
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Friday was 20.1 feet (6.1 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.6 feet (5.7
meters) Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.9 feet (5.8 meters) on 09/03/2022.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Fld Observed Sat Sat Sat Sat
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1am 7am 1pm 7pm
Rio Grande
Presidio Internation 15.5 19.6 Fri 7pm 19.4 19.2 19.1 19.0
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Presidio Internation 4.7 6.0 Fri 7pm 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.8
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is
expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached. Moderate
lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood Campground
and River Road may flood. Stages are practically synonymous with
the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon (CSTT2), and
therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon through
Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also graze
in the lowlands, and may be threatened.
- At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet (4.9 meters).
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Friday was 16.2 feet (4.9 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
feet (4.9 meters) late this evening. It will then fall below
flood stage early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
15.7 feet (4.8 meters) on 09/03/2022.
Fld Observed Sat Sat Sat Sat
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1am 7am 1pm 7pm
Johnson Ranch 15.0 16.1 Fri 7pm 16.1 16.1 16.0 15.9
Johnson Ranch 4.6 4.9 Fri 7pm 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.8
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Boquillas.
and no damage is expected. Preparations may be necessary to
remove water pumps. The park should be notified at this time if
additional rises are expected so they will have time to remove the
pumps.
At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage.
Water reaches the water pumps maintained by the park service that
are used to water the campgrounds and to provide water to the
employee living quarters. It may be necessary for park personnel
to remove the pumps.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage. Water pumps submerge.
- At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet (4.4 meters).
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Friday was 14.3 feet (4.4 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4
feet (4.4 meters) late this evening. It will then fall below
flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters).
13.2 feet (4.0 meters) on 09/04/2022.
Fld Observed Sat Sat Sat Sat
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1am 7am 1pm 7pm
Boquillas 13.0 14.3 Fri 7pm 14.4 14.3 13.9 13.6
Boquillas 4.0 4.4 Fri 7pm 4.4 4.4 4.2 4.1
* WHERE...Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and low lying areas begin to flood.
At 11.0 feet (3.4 meters), minor flooding continues along the
river. Irrigation pumps may need to be removed. No threats to
residences or other structures are known to occur.
At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage. Farmland near the river will be inundated. Water may
begin flooding low lying areas of FM 170.
- At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.8 feet (3.6 meters).
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Friday was 12.7 feet (3.9 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.9 feet (3.3
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
13.2 feet (4.0 meters) on 08/24/2022.
Fld Observed Sat Sat Sat Sat
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1am 7am 1pm 7pm
Presidio 5SE 9.0 11.8 Fri 7pm 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.1
Presidio 5SE 2.7 3.6 Fri 7pm 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.4
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Castolon.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
and no significant damage is expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage,
and lowland flooding begins. The river begins to flood the road
between Santa Elena Canyon and Cottonwood Campground in Big Bend
National Park. The river begins to flood the parking lot at Santa
Elena Canyon, and cut off the nature trail into the canyon.
Campers in Cottonwood Campground need to prepare for possible
evacuations.
At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches moderate flood stage,
and begins flooding Cottonwood Campground. The river inundates
the restrooms upstream at Santa Elena Canyon parking lot. The
river begins to close all area roads.
- At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet (5.2 meters).
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Friday was 17.2 feet (5.2 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 14.5 feet
(4.4 meters) Wednesday evening.
15.1 feet (4.6 meters) on 09/04/2022.
Fld Observed Sat Sat Sat Sat
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1am 7am 1pm 7pm
Castolon 15.0 17.0 Fri 7pm 16.8 16.6 16.4 16.2
Castolon 4.6 5.2 Fri 7pm 5.1 5.1 5.0 4.9
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Ulrika Jonsson paid a gushing tribute to her daughter Martha on Friday as she fled the nest, leaving home to continue her education at university.
The television personality took to Instagram to share a montage of images taken throughout the 18-year old's life with Abba's 'Slipping Through My Fingers' ringing in the background.
Ulrika, 55, captioned the post: "And with that, she's off to Uni. My Martha Moo. It's been a bumpy ride but you going will be bumpier."
Celebrity pals and fans alike were quick to wish the pair well with Melinda Messenger writing: "Well done to both of you. Sending you love Ulrika, you did an awesome job xxx."
This Morning cook Juliet Sear added: "How beautiful lots of love xx."
An emotional follower, meanwhile, commented: "That brought a wee tear to my eye. My girls just left to go back to their second and third years respectively. It doesn’t get any easier (sorry!). Hope she has a great uni experience. Thank goodness for FaceTime! Take care of yourself and let yourself feel all the emotions, there’s plenty of them."
Another concurred: "It's heart wrenching when they fly the nest. I feel your pain . Mines got one more year and my heart still hurts . Sad old git but true . Hugs!"
And a third said: "They don’t stay children for very long. You end up looking at old pictures and wondering where the child you used to read stories to has gone. It's as if they have disappeared and have been replaced with an adult, the transition was so quick."
There could be some lonely times ahead for Ulrika after she hit out at a dating app last month after she was apparently kicked off the service during her quest for romance.
The former weather woman had her Hinge account removed for "no reason", she claimed in an angry Instagram Story post.
Ulrika shared a screenshot which said she has been banned from using Hinge for "violating our Terms of Service."
The infuriated star wrote over the screenshot: "Nice one @hinge... no reason (maybe you should spend a bit more time banning the countless catfish I've had to endure).... I await your response @hinge."
The Celebs Go Dating star told The Sun she had "no idea" why she was kicked off the app, but suspected it could be because her account was wrongly reported for impersonating herself.
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Novelist Gayl Jones is among National Book Award finalists
NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Gayl Jones is a fiction nominee for the National Book Award, the rare established name on a list of 10 that features eight debut works of fiction.
Jones was cited Friday for “The Birdcatcher,” an exploration of race, art and marriage in which a Black American writer journeys to the island of Ibiza and stays with her married friends, one of whom is trying to kill the other. Jones, 72, is herself the author of one of the most acclaimed debut books in recent memory, the novel “Corregidora,” which came out in 1975. She has published sporadically in the decades following and last year broke a 20-year hiatus with the novel “Palmares,” a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
The National Book Foundation, which presents the awards, announced long lists of 10 earlier this week for young people’s literature, poetry, literature in translation and nonfiction. The competitive categories will be narrowed to lists of five on Oct. 4, with winners announced during a Nov. 16 ceremony that will include honorary prizes for cartoonist Art Spiegelman and for Tracie D. Hall, executive director of the American Library Association.
The lists are judged by panels of authors, critics and other members of the literary community. Among the books bypassed by fiction judges: Jennifer Egan’s “The Candy House,” Lydia Millet’s “Dinosaurs,” Andrew Sean Greer’s “Less Is Lost” and Yiyun Li’s “The Book of Goose.”
Besides Jones, Jamil Jan Kochai is the only nominee who had previously published fiction. He was cited Friday for the collection “The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories.” The fiction list also includes two filmmakers: Fatimah Asghar, author of “If They Come for Us,” is the writer and co-creator of the Emmy-nominated “Brown Girls”; Ramona Emerson, who wrote and directed the documentary “The Mayors of Shiprock,” is a National Book Award nominee for “Shutter.”
Three of the debut books are story collections: Leigh Newman’s “Nobody Gets Out Alive,” Marytza K. Rubio’s “Maria, Maria & Other Stories” and Jonathan Escoffery’s “If I Survive You,” an interlinked series of stories.
The other nominees are Sarah Thankam Mathews’ ”All This Could Be Different,” Tess Gunty’s “The Rabbit Hutch” and Alejandro Varela’s “The Town of Babylon,” released by Astra Publishing House, which was founded just two years ago.
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Two adults and two children were injured Friday afternoon when the balcony at a single-family home in the San Francisco Bay Area collapsed, officials said.
When first responders arrived at 466 Westmoor Ave. in Daly City at 1:07 p.m., they found that a balcony on the front of a two-story home had fallen to the ground, the North County Fire Authority said in a news release. All four people were standing on the balcony when it fell.
Firefighters and paramedics provided medical care to the four individuals at the scene before they were taken by ambulance to a local trauma center.
Clyde Preston, an investigator for the fire authority, told SFGATE on the phone that he could not comment on the severity of the victims' injuries.
The fire authority said a building inspector was called to the home to conduct a structural investigation.
Daly City is a suburb of San Francisco; it's about 3 miles south of the city.
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Gov. Tate Reeves gives response to TANF investigation
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - What’s going to be done?
That may be the biggest question on most people’s minds in the State of Mississippi after bombshell texts which appear to show former Gov. Phil Bryant and Pro-Football Hall of Fame quarterback and USM alumnus Brett Favre’s alleged effort to use welfare funds to build a volleyball facility on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi.
Governor Tate Reeves commented on what the state plans to do about this alleged scheme to defraud the government and take away money from those in the state who need it the most.
“Well, my comments with respect to the TANF would be similar to what I have continuously said, and that is the State of Mississippi is going to go after every dollar that was wrongfully spent,” Reeves said. “We have very capable and very confident legal council. We are currently in the process of suing those individuals - that if you look at the initial forensic audit that was done, there was a group of individuals that were identified as being fraud, waste and abuse. We are going to go after every single one of those.
“As the case continues and as more revelations come forward, we’re going to turn over every single rock to make sure we recover as many dollars as we possibly can on behalf of the state. The state is involved in civil litigation because, for us, it’s about recovering the dollars. There are a lot of other state agencies, and certainly, federal entities, that are looking at the criminal side of things, and we are cooperative in that regard because our responsibility and our goal are to recover every single dollar that was wrongfully spent, and we are going to be aggressive in doing so.”
Former Gov. Bryant’s attorney, Billy Quin, said via email that he would give a response to the motion to compel that attached the text messages as exhibits. Below is his statement:
Governor Bryant notified Nancy New’s attorney that he would produce the requested documents even though he isn’t a party to the lawsuit. All of the documents are privileged, so Governor Bryant requested that New’s attorney agree to a protective order that would allow the documents to be used in court with certain reasonable restrictions. Cases should be tried in courts of law where rules of evidence govern, and privileges are respected. They should not be tried in the press, where innuendo and speculation sometimes get confused with actual facts. It appears that New’s attorney prefers to try his client’s case in the latter as opposed to the former. This action is particularly distressing in light of the Suppression Order that Judge Peterson entered in the criminal cases that cover the same subject matter as the civil suit. Governor Bryant intends to provide a timely, thorough, and aggressive response to New’s motion.
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Disney Plus Unveils Lineup For Halloween 2022
Disney+ doesn’t have as much Halloween-centric content in October as, say, Shudder or even Netflix. Still, the streaming service absolutely has some new films and shows for the holiday, including a brand new Marvel “special” titled Werewolf By Night, starring Gael Garcia Bernal. (Disney+ also has the highly-anticipated Hocus Pocus 2, but that technically starts streaming in late September.)
If you’re not in the mood for spooky stuff, Disney+ has new episodes of Andor, the Rogue One prequel series, new episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and a new series of animated Star Wars shorts titled Tales of the Jedi. There’s also new episodes of The Mighty Ducks series, Game Changers and the Season 2 premiere of The Mysterious Benedict Society. And, if by some chance you never saw The New Mutants movie, that’s coming to Disney+ as well. It’s ... sort of scary?
Here’s a look at everything new on Disney+ in October.
Monday, October 3
Disney+ Originals
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 3 (Live)
Wednesday, October 5
New Library Titles
- Puppy Dog Pals (S5, 1 episode)
- The Simpsons (S33)
- World of Flavor with Big Moe Cason (S1)
- Zombies: Addison’s Monster Mystery (Shorts) (S1)
- Zorro (S1)
- Zorro (S2)
Disney+ Originals
Shipwreck Hunters Australia - Season 1 Premiere, All Episodes Available
Andor - Episode 5
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers - Episode 202 “Out of Bounds”
Thursday, October 6
Disney+ Originals
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episode 8
Friday, October 7
New Library Titles
- Calling All Monsters Music Video (Short)
- Drumline
Disney+ Originals
Werewolf by Night - Premiere
Monday, October 10
Disney+ Originals
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 4 (Live)
Wednesday, October 12
New Library Titles
- Big City Greens (S3, 4 episodes)
- Sofia the First (S1, S2, S3, S4)
- Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion (S1, 6 episodes)
Disney+ Originals
Big Shot - Season 2 Premiere, All Episodes Streaming
Andor - Episode 6
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers - Episode 203 “Coach Classic”
Thursday, October 13
Disney+ Originals
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episode 9
Friday, October 14
New Library Titles
- Into the Woods (Sing-Along Version)
- The New Mutants
Monday, October 17
Disney+ Originals
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 5 (Live)
Tuesday, October 18
Disney+ Originals
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 6 (Live)
Wednesday, October 19
New Library Titles
- Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (S1, 4 episodes)
- Bear in the Big Blue House (S1, S2, S3, S4)
- PB&J Otter (S1, S2, S3)
- Raven’s Home: (S5, 8 episodes)
- Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (S1)
- The Incredible Dr. Pol (S21)
- The Spectacular Spider-Man (S1)
- Wicked Tuna (S11)
Disney+ Originals
Andor - Episode 7
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers - Episode 204 “Draft Day”
Friday, October 21
New Library Titles
- Hall of Villains
Monday, October 24
Disney+ Originals
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 7 (Live)
Wednesday, October 26
New Library Titles
- Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t (S1, 2 episodes)
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Premiere, All Shorts Streaming
The Mysterious Benedict Society - Season 2 Premiere
Andor - Episode 8
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers - Episode 205 “Icing on the Cake”
Friday, October 28
New Library Titles
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
- Marvel’s Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell
Monday, October 31
Disney+ Originals
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 8 (Live)
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Lakers bring back past first rounder on one-year deal: report
Dennis Schroder played 2020-21 season with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are shaping up their roster to get back to the playoffs after missing out last season.
On Friday, they reportedly signed Dennis Schroder to a one-year deal.
Schroder spent the 2020-21 season with the Lakers, the year after they took down the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.
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The 28-year-old gives the Lakers some guard depth behind Russell Westbrook, who struggled last year, scoring just 18.5 points per game, his lowest mark since 2009-10.
Schroder has made the playoffs in seven of his nine NBA seasons.
In the ongoing EuroBasket tournament, Schroder is averaging 21.6 points and 7.3 assists per game. In his NBA career, he's averaged 14.2 points and 4.7 assists in 26.5 minutes per contest.
In his short Laker tenure, he put up 15.4 points and dished out 5.8 assists per game.
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Shroder signed a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics entering last season, but he was traded to the Houston Rockets near the NBA trade deadline. He only played in 15 games for the Rockets after a March shoulder injury knocked him out for the remainder of the season.
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The deal is worth $2.64 million, according to The Athletic.
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For years, the Lexus brand has been almost synonymous with its bestseller, the RX crossover SUV. The egg-shaped RX enjoyed so much success that its admirers became copiers, and the RX itself became overshadowed by the copies.
With the outgoing fourth-generation RX, Lexus courted a more youthful demo by slapping on a giant spindle grille, folding in as many body creases as an origami crane, and floating a roof. Teenagers with crustaches have pulled off better takes on edgy youth.
Lexus pulled out the razor and trimmed the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX to split the difference between its ovoid past and recent spunk. More importantly, the changes to the fifth-generation bestseller go beyond skin deep.
Enticing new shoppers (in their 40s) without alienating core fans (in their 60s), the 2023 Lexus RX comes in six trims, four powertrains, three hybrid options, two all-wheel-drive systems, and a more versatile platform that’s new to the RX. The 3.5-liter V-6 is gone for good, but the 350 designation remains for a new generation.
Most of the changes occur behind the RX’s tamer design. Its new TNGA-K platform shared widely in the Toyota family is both stiffer and 198 lb lighter, and it influences the packaging and design. Regardless of the drivetrain and battery packs, the gas and hybrid models have nearly the same interior proportions as last year, except the cargo volume has blossomed from 32.6 cubic feet to 46.2 cubic feet with the seats down. The seven-seat RX L model won’t return this year.
Lexus pulled back the A-pillar and windshield an inch and trimmed the rear overhang by 2.4 inches, yet the wheelbase extends by that same difference. It makes the nose appear longer, and the rear more compact and muscular. The hood dips down into what used to be the top of the massive chrome-framed spindle grille. It’s melting now, and spreads out past the frame as if frozen in aero motion. Rounded wheel arches and a curving body line represent the smoother flow of the RX.
2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance
This iteration of the RX F Sport first introduced on the outgoing model takes a bigger step closer to the performance suggested by its name. It employs a 2.4-liter turbo-4 with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a motor generator. A 107-hp motor and inverter power the rear axle, and the motor is fed by the brand’s tried-and-true nickel-metal hydride battery. Together, this new system produces 366 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
With no direct mechanical connection between the axles, the 500h can adjust torque to the axles to optimize the driving mode. In Sport mode at launch, the torque shifts from that of a front-wheel-drive crossover to a 40/60 split favoring the rear axle. It steadies the weight transfer and helps the 500h reach a 0-60 mph time in 5.9 seconds, according to Lexus.
It’s spirited and surprisingly spry, but there were a couple of instances where I wanted a couple more gears in the 6-speed automatic. Shifting down into second gear when going heavy on the throttle takes a long beat that can interrupt on-ramp fantasies. It was more tolerant of the upshifts, letting me stay in second gear until about 56 mph, which was ideal up the hills on the interior of the California coast. But when downshifting, it stayed in third gear until about 45 mph no matter how I flicked the paddles. Coming around a bend into a valley left me hunting for more grunting, but that’s picking nits as there was plenty of passing power for everyday use.
It couldn’t fully shed the physics of its 4,751-lb profile, but the four degrees of rear-axle steering made a difference sashaying through the higher speed valley sweepers. At lower speeds, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction of the fronts to make parking easier or to hone a three-point turn into one point.
Eco, Normal, Sport, and Custom modes change the throttle response, and Eco mode feels as if you’re stepping on a sponge. Each mode can be customized for Sport or Normal settings for the powertrain, suspension, and steering, but it’s best to set it before driving hard because the drive modes are only accessible through the touchscreen.
Still, with the Direct4 AWD system and adaptive dampers on its front strut and multi-link rear suspension, the RX500h feels more composed than any of its predecessors. It remains quiet and chill in the RX way, but now it has the option to be injected with more performance chops.
It’s a tempting alternative to the Acura MDX Type S, and sportier than any SUV from Infiniti, Lincoln, or Cadillac. (We’ll exclude the Escalade-V because it’s ridiculous.) It only gets a Lexus-estimated 27 mpg combined, but for efficiency over performance, check out the RX 350h.
2023 Lexus RX 350h
Like the 500h, the RX 350h comes standard with all-wheel drive. Unlike the 500h, it was built for efficiency mainly. Lexus targets a mpg stat line of 37 mpg city, 34 highway, and 36 combined, compared to the 30 mpg combined in the last model.
The 3.5-liter V-6 is replaced with a 2.5-liter inline-4 dual-motor hybrid system used in everything from the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to the forthcoming Toyota Crown. In the RX 350h, it makes 246 hp and 233 lb-ft of torque (down from 308 hp and 247 lb-ft in the 2022 model). It pairs with a CVT that’s innocuous around town, but for any rushed driving it keeps the engine high in the rev range and fills the cabin with the kind of complaining that’s unbecoming of an RX. Lexus quotes a 0-60 mph time of 7.4 seconds, but we’d recommend taking it easy for good fuel economy and quiet cruising.
Its on-demand all-wheel-drive system can split the torque 50/50, but it defaults to front-wheel drive. A Trail mode splits the torque to both axles and brake-based torque vectoring controls wheel slip in turns. We didn’t go off road, and with just 8.1 inches of ground clearance and tires made for pavement, it’s best to stay on pavement.
2023 Lexus RX 350
Standard with front-wheel drive but available with all-wheel drive, the RX 350 opens the door for more performance and less efficiency at a lower expected price than the other models. The base RX 350 uses a 2.4-liter turbo-4 that makes 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque.
After a bit of turbo lag, the 350 responded sharply and the 8-speed automatic transmission flicked through gears without hesitation. With the engine allowed to climb into the 6,000-rpm range, there was never a doubt when passing trucks and tourists, including on uphill grades. Available AWD comes with paddle shifters for more driver control and a 0-60 mph time of 7.2 seconds, compared to 7.6 seconds with FWD
F Sport Handling models come with AWD and adaptive dampers that better helped the RX maintain its composure than in back-to-back testing without it. The RX 350 is both stronger and smoother than the RX 350h, and the new F Sport Handling might be the sweet spot in the RX lineup once pricing is finalized.
Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid
It’s still unclear when the first plug-in hybrid for the RX will go on sale in the U.S., and I was only treated to brief 10-minute loops of a pre-production Euro-spec model, so a lot remains unknown. But it’s very quiet.
The RX 450h+ shares a 18.1-kwh battery and plug-in hybrid powertrain with the smaller NX450h+ and the Toyota RAV4 Prime. It has a 2.5-liter inline-4 and two-motor hybrid system to power the front wheels, and a dedicated motor at the rear axle for AWD.
Driving in EV mode, the RX 450h+ was not as quick off the line as other PHEVs, but it made a seamless shift between gas and electric power. It also had the EV drive mode buttons on the console, which would be preferred for the drive modes in the 500h. It also had power seat buttons on the inside of the front passenger seat, so anyone in any of the five seating positions could adjust the front passenger seat, same as in Genesis models.
Aside from how it drives, the RX 350 compels for its boodle of standard features. It comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, a wi-fi hotspot, a 12-speaker sound system, six USB ports, a sunroof, and a 9.8-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity, though most models get a 14.0-inch touchscreen. Underneath the screen, Lexus provides actual climate dials, which is always nice. Options range from lush leather and suede trimmed seats to ash bamboo wood trim and a heated wood steering wheel.
Lexus equips every RX with pushbutton door handles that might not make the best first impression, but they appeal over time with their quiet effortlessness. Something that took me longer to get used to were the blank four-way controllers on either side of the steering wheel. They control icons that appear in the instrument cluster or in the head-up display when equipped (the visibility for either is not doused by the sun). To increase the adaptive cruise control speed, for one example, gently rest your thumb on the up arrow to activate that function then press the up arrow like a normal button to increase the speed. The compact design lets Lexus house a lot of info within the steering controls, including some features that may not be available yet, but it takes a learning curve that exceeded my day with the RX.
The redesigned 2023 Lexus RX casts a much wider net than its predecessor with four powertrains that give the crossover four distinctive personalities. Every demographic appreciates the power of choice.
Lexus paid for airfare and lodging for Motor Authority to bring you this firsthand report.
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England football legend David Beckham waited 13 hours to pay his respects to the Queen
England football legend David Beckham has been spotted in The Queue for the Queen's lying-in-state in London.
Speaking to reporters by the queue, Beckham said he had been waiting with members of the public for more than 12 hours.
"We all want to be here together, we all want to experience something where we celebrate the amazing life of our queen," Beckham said.
"You know something like this today is meant to be shared together. So, you know the fact that we've been here. We're eating Pringles. We're eating Sherbet Lemons, sandwiches, and coffee," the football player continued.
Speaking to a reporter from ITV News, Beckham said he "grew up in a household of royalists" and had come on behalf of his grandparents who he said would have queued if they were still alive.
Beckham recounted how lucky he was to have met the Queen on a number of occasions, highlighting the honor he felt to play for the national English football team.
"You know I always wanted to represent my country, to be captain in my country, and every time that we stood there when we wore those Three Lion shirts, and I had my armband and we sang, you know, 'God save our queen.' That was something that meant so much to us," he said.
Dressed in a black suit, navy coat, and flat cap, Beckham said that despite being in the queue for more than 12 hours, his "knees were OK," though the same couldn't be said for his back.
Beckham has appeared in selfies with fans on social media, and one woman who had queued alongside Beckham for hours told reporters that she had "big respect" for the sportsman who she said, "had paid his respects however he wanted."
The Queue snakes from Westminster Hall, where the late monarch's body is lying in state, for miles along the south bank of the River Thames. It stretches past landmarks such as the London Eye, the Royal Festival Hall and the Globe theater.
Plans are in place for it to be as long as nine miles, or 14.5 kilometers.
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Phantom of the Opera - Broadway's longest running show - to CLOSE after 35 years as it becomes victim of post-pandemic drop in visitors to NY
- Broadway's longest-running show Phantom of the Opera is set to close on February 18
- The show will celebrate 35 years on January 26, 2023, just a few weeks before it shutters
- The iconic show will be shutting its doors due to a drop in visitors since the pandemic and is reportedly losing about $1million a month
- The cast and crew were reportedly told of the decision on Friday
- Since its debut in 1988, the various casts over the years have performed the show more than 13,700 times
Broadway's longest-running show Phantom of the Opera is set to close after 35 years due to the drop in visitors during the pandemic.
The final performance will take place on February 18, just shortly after its 35th anniversary coming up in January. Phantom has become another victim of lower audience turnout since the pandemic shut down the Theater District back in 2020.
Despite a strong rebound last Fall, audience numbers have not risen back to its pre-pandemic levels, leaving the production unable to keep up with the high cost of running the show, The New York Times reported.
Phantom has reportedly been losing around $1 million a month, according to the New York Post.
Broadway's longest-running show Phantom of the Opera is set to close on February 18 after a 35-year run. The show has been affected by lower audience turnout on Broadway since the pandemic shut down the Great White Way
The cast and crew were reportedly told of the decision on Friday
The show has reportedly been losing around $1million a month
The show reportedly made $867,997 last week, but it's not enough to sustain the large cast and crew - who were reportedly told of the decision on Friday, according to the New York Post,
Since its January 26, 1988 debut, the production - which was adapted for the stage by Broadway powerhouse Andrew Lloyd Webber - has been performed more than 13,700 times.
It has been performed in more than 180 cities and by more than 145million people since it's debut in London 1986.
Phantom has been seen by nearly 20million people on Broadway alone, and was adapted into a movie musical in 2004 that garnered multiple awards.
The London production - which came before New York's - also closed in 2020, before returning with a smaller orchestra and other reconfigurations, the Times reported.
An Australia production opened its doors for the first time last month, and a Mandarin version is set to start in China next year. A Spanish version is also reportedly in the works.
The New York crew is reportedly gearing up for a big bash for the 35th anniversary, much like it did in 2018 for its 30th.
The shows creators - Webber, Hal Prince, and Cameron Mackintosh - put on a light show on the Empire State Building for the last anniversary, according to The New York Times.
When the show reopened in October of last year, Webber threw a block party outside the theater, the Times reported.
Several other Broadway shows have also recently closed - some of them out-of-the-blue.
One of the most shocking closing was Dear Evan Hansen, which closes this Sunday.
The Tony Award-winning musical first debut in 2016 and is among the longest-running productions on Broadway, according to Playbill.
A revival of Company closed on July 31 after receiving five Tony Awards in 2022. The production is now set to do a North American tour.
Other shows that have closed on Broadway include: American Buffalo, Plaza Suite, Macbeth, The Minutes, POTUS, Tina, and Come From Away.
At least one show on Broadway this season is drawing pre-pandemic crowds. Funny Girl saw a huge increase in ticket sales after Glee's Lea Michele replaced Booksmart's Beanie Feldstein.
Michele took over as the lead, Fanny Brice, on September 6 and significantly boosted the show's box office - grossing $1.64 million in her first week, a record since April.
She received six standing ovations after her first performance on September 6.
Feldstein averaged $765,670 a week in ticket sales.
Michele is currently out after contracting COVID-19, leaving her understudy to fill her shoes, but is set to return to the stage on September 20.
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El Salvador president’s reelection bid despite constitutional ban draws strong reaction
In the hours since Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced he would seek reelection despite a constitutional ban, opinion has quickly divided.
Those who want to give more time to the man who has arrested over 50,000 people in the last six months for alleged gang connections voiced their support, while a vocal minority who see it as one more unsurprising step toward authoritarianism rejected the move.
Bukele, riding a wave of popularity from his crackdown on gangs, announced his reelection bid in a televised speech Thursday night, El Salvador’s Independence Day.
Bukele’s current five-year term ends in 2024, but observers had long expected the announcement, especially since the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, handpicked by his supporters in the national Legislative Assembly, ruled last year that reelection was permitted despite the ban and ordered the electoral court to allow it.
“I don’t understand that about the constitution, but the man is doing a good job — he‘s finishing with the gangs — and yes, I support him,” said Estela Sánchez, a produce vendor in the San Salvador suburb of Santa Tecla.
Constitutional lawyers have said reelection would violate at least four articles of the constitution, including one that limits the presidential term to five years and states that a president will not continue in their functions for one day more.
Journalists in El Salvador who write about gangs can now be sent to prison. Two brothers defy the law with a story tying President Nayib Bukele to violent street gangs.
Vice President Félix Ulloa, predictably, sees it differently.
“Of course it isn’t unconstitutional,” he said. “One of the things that has concerned me my entire life has been to respect the rule of the democratic and constitutional state.”
However, some observers have voiced doubts for years about Bukele’s commitment to democratic institutions.
His popularity and sweeping electoral victories are unquestioned, but that power has been wielded to intimidate lawmakers: When opponents balked at voting on part of his security plan — to remove the attorney general and Supreme Court justices who had challenged some of his measures early in the COVID-19 pandemic — he took soldiers into the Legislative Assembly.
Assemblymember Dina Argueta of the leftist Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front — the party Bukele began his political career in — said the announcement came as no surprise because Bukele had been working toward it.
“However, we must establish that our constitution does not allow reelection in any moment,” she said.
With his carefully crafted social media presence and populist politics, Nayib Bukele has become one of the most popular politicians on Earth. Now just one question remains: What does he want?
Juan Pappier, senior investigator in Human Rights Watch‘s Americas Division, has been a frequent critic of Bukele, and Bukele regularly rails against the human rights organization.
“This constitutional breach was predictable,” Pappier said via Twitter. “El Salvador for some time has been on the path to be a dictatorship and many, for ideological blindness, cowardice, geopolitical interests or obsession with immigration did not want to raise the voice in time or help to stop it.”
The crackdown began in late March after alleged gang members killed 62 people in one day, and has maintained its popularity within El Salvador despite a rising number of documented human rights violations. Nearly 53,000 people have been arrested amid a state of emergency that was enacted March 27; the emergency powers have been renewed monthly ever since.
Human and civil rights organizations have documented more than 3,000 abuses during the crackdown. Still, recent polling indicates over 90% of Salvadorans support the measures, including the suspension of some constitutional rights. Bukele’s own popularity has remained above 80%.
Four months into El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment, few use the cryptocurrency, fraud has been widespread, and the country has lost up to $22 million.
Under President Biden, the U.S. government has been more critical of Bukele’s administration, sanctioning some members of his inner circle and accusing officials of exchanging benefits with gang leaders in return for keeping homicides relatively low during the first half of his term.
Bukele has repeatedly denied the accusations, and his government has prosecuted officials from previous administrations for taking part in such arrangements with gangs.
The president’s reelection bid “is prohibited in the constitution,” said Eduardo Escobar, a lawyer with the nongovernmental watchdog Citizen Action.
“That’s the rule. If he does it, it is contrary to the constitution and takes us closer to Nicaragua,” Escobar added. “It’s that simple.”
Nicaragua may be Central America’s most ominous example. President Daniel Ortega was elected to his fourth consecutive term last November after jailing serious potential opponents.
And in Honduras, a constitutional ban on reelection did not stop former President Juan Orlando Hernández from running again either. A friendly court gave him the green light.
Still, Manuel Torres, a bank employee who was waiting for a bus in San Salvador on Friday, was among those willing to give Bukele the benefit of the doubt.
“Some say it is not legal. We’ll have to see what happens,” Torres said. “There’s a lot of time before the elections, but I would vote for him.”
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Babysitter charged with murder after child in her care dies, authorities say
CORINTH, Miss. (WMC/Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi say a babysitter has been arrested in the death of a 2-year-old boy.
According to the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Makallie Durham is facing charges that include capital murder and felony child abuse.
WMC reports deputies were called to a home on County Road 380 in Corinth on Tuesday evening where a 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive and an 11-month-old girl was found injured.
The sheriff’s office said both children were taken to the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. However, the boy died, and the girl remained hospitalized.
Investigators found that the two children were in the care of a babysitter, later identified as Durham.
Deputies said Durham also had a misdemeanor warrant out of Corinth.
The sheriff’s office didn’t immediately release the details of what led up to the child’s death that evening.
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Opposing any change to the name of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, the Faculty Association of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (FAIMS) cautioned that it may lead to the institute suffering “loss of identity”. The association further said it had sought opinion from all faculty members about the proposal of Health Ministry and all were unanimously against the move.
In its letter to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the association said it came to know about a proposal to change the name of AIIMS, Delhi, from the media.
“We believe that AIIMS Delhi will suffer severe loss of identity and demoralisation if the name is changed. Hence, FAIMS requests you to please not consider any proposal for changing the name of AIIMS Delhi.”
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“This will help to maintain premier and mentor institute status of AIIMS Delhi with respect to others in the country,” it further said.
AIIMS was created in 1956 “with a trinity of mission for medical education, research and patient care”. “It has fulfilled its mission right since its inception. As of now, it is consistently ranked first in the NIRF rankings of medical institutions,” FAIMS noted.
“Identity is linked with the name. If identity is lost, institutional recognition is lost both within the country and outside. That is why famous and established institutes have continued with the same names for centuries - Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard universities,” it said.
Currently, the various AIIMS set up or being set up under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) are known by the generic name AIIMS, distinguished only by the place of their location.
While the Health Ministry has so far not confirmed the news about the name change, FAIMS has requested the Minister to give an appointment for a meeting to discuss long-pending issues related to autonomy, in-campus accommodation, and administrative reform (rotation of headship) at AIIMS, Delhi.
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GLASGOW, Sept 17 ― Britain were knocked out of the Davis Cup Finals as Andy Murray and partner Joe Salisbury lost a deciding doubles to Dutch pair Wesley Koolhof and Matwe Middelkoop in Glasgow yesterday.
Just as against the United States in their opening tie on Wednesday, Murray and doubles world number one Salisbury took to the court with the tie locked at 1-1.
They saved a match point in a nerve-jangling second set but eventually succumbed 7-6(0) 6-7(6) 6-3.
While the Dutch celebrated wildly at sealing their place in the quarter-finals to be played in Malaga next month, Britain were left with their hopes in tatters.
The Dutch pair broke serve to lead 5-3 in the decider and closed it out in nerveless fashion on Koolhof's serve.
Earlier, Dan Evans had given Britain the lead with a comfortable victory over Tallon Griekspoor but Cameron Norrie was overpowered by Botic van de Zandschulp.
Murray and Salisbury fell just short again, as they did on Wednesday when losing in three sets to Jack Sock and Rajeev Ram.
The Netherlands will play the United States on Saturday to decide who wins the group with Britain's match against Kazakhstan now just about salvaging pride. ― Reuters
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In a major rollback of LGBTQ rights, the administration of Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) will require that transgender students in Virginia access school facilities and programs that match the sex they were assigned at birth and is making it more difficult for students to change their names and genders at school.
Under new “model policies” for schools’ treatment of transgender students released Friday evening, the Department of Education is requiring that families submit legal documentation to earn their children the right to change names and genders at school. The guidelines also say teachers cannot be compelled to refer to transgender students by their names and genders if it goes against “their constitutionally protected” free speech rights.
And the guidelines say schools cannot “encourage or instruct teachers to conceal material information about a student from the student’s parent, including information related to gender” — raising the prospect that teachers could be forced to out transgender students to their parents.
School districts must adopt the new state guidelines or “policies that are more comprehensive,” after a 30-day comment period that will begin on Sept. 26, the Education Department said. The Board of Education will not have to vote to adopt the policies.
“These 2022 Model Policies reflect the Department’s confidence in parents to prudently exercise their fundamental right under the Fourteenth Amendment and the Virginia Constitution to direct the upbringing, education, and control of their children,” the guidelines state. “This primary role of parents is well established and beyond debate. Empowering parents is essential to improving outcomes for children.”
The model policies reverse guidelines published in 2021 by the administration of Gov. Ralph Northam (D). Those guidelines mandated that transgender students be allowed to access restrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities that match their gender identities, stipulated that schools let students participate in sports and programs matching their gender identities and required that school districts and teachers accept and use students’ gender pronouns and identities without question.
In their own guidelines, Youngkin administration officials wrote that Northam’s guidance sought “cultural and social transformation in schools” and “disregarded the rights of parents.” The Youngkin guidelines state the Northam-era policies are dead: they “have no further force and effect.”
The Northam guidelines were developed in accordance with a 2020 law, proposed by Democratic legislators, that required the Virginia Education Department to develop model policies — and later required all school districts to adopt them — for the protection of transgender students. The law does not define the specific nature of these policies but says they should “address common issues regarding transgender students in accordance with evidence-based best practices” and says they should be designed to prevent bullying and harassment of transgender students.
But — in a move that is likely to draw legal challenges — the Youngkin administration has used that same law to issue its own version of the Education Department guidelines. The 20-page document released Friday states it is being issued “as required under” the 2020 legislation.
The Youngkin administration is also attempting to repurpose the period of public scrutiny the Northam-era rules were subjected to. Those guidelines, as is typical, were posted for weeks online so the public could share their reactions.
The Friday document states that Youngkin’s guidelines were developed by “taking into account the over 9,000 comments received during the public comment period” for the Northam-era policies.
“The 2022 model policy posted today delivers on the governor’s commitment to preserving parental rights and upholding the dignity and respect of all public school students,” Youngkin spokeswoman Macaulay Porter said in a written statement. “It is not under a school’s or the government’s purview to impose a set of particular ideological beliefs on all students.”
The reaction from Democratic lawmakers was swift.
“These new policies are cruel and not at all evidence based,” tweeted Del. Marcus Simon, who was a co-sponsor of the Northam-era law. “If enacted these policies will harm Virginia children. Stop bullying kids to score political points.”
Allies of the governor praised the proposal. “Thank you @GovernorVA for fixing one of the most overreaching and abusive uses of a ‘model policy’ that I’ve seen,” tweeted GOP Del. Glenn Davis. “This new standard ensures all students have the right to attend school in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
A spokesperson for Youngkin did not immediately answer a request for comment.
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‘Don't. Don't. Don't. You will change the face of war unlike anything since World War II’: Biden tells Putin not to user nuclear weapons as his forces are beaten back in Ukraine - and warns of ‘consequences’ if he does
- President Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin that Russia would face 'consequences' if they decided to use nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine
- He urged his Russian counterpart to avoid using the weapons while the Kremlin's forces suffer defeat after defeat in the Ukraine
- Ukrainian forces, backed by military aid from the West, have successfully been beating back Russia in key cities as the Kremlin's front line recedes eastward
- The US has committed another $600 million in military aid to help Ukraine, with the total US contribution amounting to $15.9 billion
President Joe Biden warned Vladmir Putin to avoid using nuclear weapons as his forces are beaten back in Ukraine or face 'consequences.'
In a preview for this Sunday's 60 Minutes, Scott Pelley asked the president what words he would have for his Russian counterpart if he is considering using chemical or tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine.
Biden responded: 'Don't. Don't. Don't. You will change the face of war unlike anything since World War II.'
When Pelley pushed the president for America's response should Putin cross the line, Biden declined to comment on a specific plan, only saying that the US would act if nuclear weapons are put into play.
'It'll be consequential,' Biden said. '[Russia] will become more of a pariah in the world than they ever have been.
'And depending on the extent of what they do will determine what response would occur.'
President Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin that Russia would face 'consequences' if they decided to use nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine
The warning came as Russia suffered yet another defeat by Ukrainian forces backed by Western military aid. Pictured: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a surprise visit on Wednesday to the newly recaptured town of Izium
Ukrainian forces, backed by military aid from the West, have successfully been beating back Russia in key cities as the Kremlin's front line recedes eastward
Biden's response comes a day after his administration committed to sending another $600 million in military aid to Ukraine, which successfully took back another major city from Russian forces on Wednesday.
The White House said it was the 21st time that the Defense Department has pulled weapons and other equipment off the shelves to deliver to Ukraine.
The package will include more of the same types of ammunition and equipment that have helped Ukrainian forces beat back the Russian forces in portions of the east and south.
Most recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky helped raise his nation's flag over the newly-recaptured Russian stronghold of Izyum as he celebrated a stunning counter-attack that routed Putin's forces in the north of the country.
'Ukraine is taking back its own,' a military spokesman said, as a growing hope of overall victory against Putin's forces begins to spread across the country in the wake of Russia's most-recent battlefield humiliation.
Zelensky (pictured in Izyum ) had used an overnight address to praise the advances of his troops, amid a growing sense that pushing Russian troops out of the country is possible
While Russian news outlets tried to downplay Ukraine's success, Zelensky (right) was back in Kyiv on Friday presenting the Hero Rescuer of the Year awards to bolster the nation's unity
The victory came just a week after Ukraine liberated the city Balakliya, as soldiers were seen cheering with local residents freed from Russia's control.
The cities of Izyum, Kupyansk and Vovchansk which formed the staging post for the Kremlin's attacks in the region and contain key railway lines to get ammo and other supplies to its soldiers are now under Ukrainian control.
Moscow's recent rout in northeast Ukraine was its largest military defeat since the withdrawal of Russian troops from areas near Kyiv more than five months ago.
In a statement about America's commitment to Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: ' With admirable grit and determination, the people of Ukraine are defending their homeland and fighting for their future.
'The capabilities we are delivering are carefully calibrated to make the most difference on the battlefield and strengthen Ukraine's hand at the negotiating table when the time is right.'
Pictured: Rubble in the city of Izyum, which was left devastated by outgoing Russian forces as Ukrainian soldiers liberated the people
The conflict in the Ukraine remains bloody as government officials accounted for 440 separate graves for the conflict in Izyum on Friday.
The US has committed another $600 million in military aid to help Ukraine, with the total US contribution amounting to $15.9 billion
The decision to move on new aid quickly - on the heels of a nearly $2.9 billion infusion of aid and financing support announced last week and more than $3 billion announced in late August - underscore the U.S. intent to ensure that Ukraine can sustain its stunning counterattack that was launched early this month.
That most recent funding included $2.2 billion in long-term military financing that Blinken announced during a visit to Ukraine last week, and a $675 million weapons package announced by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Europe that same day.
The $2.2 billion that Blinken announced in Kyiv is for Ukraine and 18 of its neighbors, including NATO members and regional security partners, that are potentially at risk of future Russian aggression, the U.S. said.
The latest package of weapons systems brings the total amount of U.S. aid to Ukraine to nearly $15.9 billion since Biden took office.
U.S. officials watching the counteroffensive have been careful not to declare a premature victory, noting that Russia still has substantial troops and resources.
And they are wary of what Putin may do to turn the tide.
But U.S. leaders also have made clear that the precision weapons and rocket systems provided by the U.S. and allies - including the High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, and the High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile, or HARM - have been key to the dramatic shift in momentum.
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Focus turns to Queen's funeral as world leaders arrive, scaffolding is erected and rehearsals get under way
Saturday marks D-Day +8, or "D+8," in the plans marking the Queen's death. Codenamed Operation London Bridge, arrangements have been carefully pored over for years, with the Queen herself signing off on every single detail before her passing.
Saturday 17 September 2022 02:38, UK
Preparations are well under way for the Queen's state funeral with scaffolding being erected, world leaders arriving in London and rehearsals at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle.
As the lying in state continues in Westminster Hall, the queue of mourners waiting to see the monarch's coffin is now expected to take around 22 hours from the back to the front.
Representatives from the Commonwealth nations have been invited to pay their respects, and heads of state from around the world are arriving throughout the weekend, both to attend the Queen's funeral, and to sign a book of condolences.
Meanwhile, King Charles will meet the chiefs of staff at Buckingham Palace before visiting police headquarters, where he will thank representatives from all the emergency services involved in the planning and delivery of the events during the mourning period.
He will also attend, with Camilla, the Queen Consort, a lunch for governors general - the people who represent the monarch in overseas realms - at the palace.
Also on Saturday, the Queen's grandchildren will take their turn standing in vigil around her coffin.
The Prince of Wales will stand at the head, the Duke of Sussex at the foot.
William will be flanked by his cousins Zara Tindall and Peter Philips - the children of the Princess Royal - while Harry will be with the Duke of York's daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
The Earl of Wessex's children Lady Louise and Viscount Severn will stand near the middle.
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David Beckham in tears as he views Queen's coffin after queueing for 13 hours
Watch live stream of the Queen lying in state
Forecasters say the sun is expected to shine on those waiting in the queue and those already securing the best spots for the funeral procession. After a cold start, Saturday should see long, sunny spells with maximum temperatures of 17C (62F), they predict.
London to Windsor route revealed where thousands can see Queen's coffin on day of funeral
A London Fashion Week diversity fashion show will also take place in honour of the late Queen on Saturday. Models will carry a white lily in tribute.
Codenamed Operation London Bridge, arrangements for the Queen's death have been carefully pored over for years, with the monarch herself overseeing and approving every detail before her passing.
However, the exact details were kept under wraps until the sitting sovereign, King Charles III, gave it his final seal of approval.
Monday's funeral is at Westminster Abbey, one of London's most recognisable landmarks and near the Palace of Westminster.
It has been the setting for every coronation since 1066, and was where the then-Princess Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947.
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Canyon’s Real Estate Co-Head Stamolis to Retire at Year’s End
Canyon Partners’ co-head of real estate Maria Stamolis is retiring from the firm at the end of the year, according to an investor letter seen by Bloomberg.
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Canyon Partners’ co-head of real estate Maria Stamolis is retiring from the firm at the end of the year, according to an investor letter seen by Bloomberg.
In the past decade, former billionaire Phil Falcone drove his multibillion-dollar hedge fund into the ground, was temporarily banished from the securities industry and wrangled in court with multiple creditors.
The Federal Reserve’s tightening campaign has slowed deal-making activity in commercial real estate markets, leading Wall Street syndicates to forecast a fall in sales of the bonds that securitize the underlying mortgages.
The new chancellor has dived head first into one of the most contentious political issues in UK finance
Royal Bank of Canada is warning that Canadian homebuyers are feeling the heat from the rapid increase in interest rates.
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,Royal Bank of Canada is warning that Canadian homebuyers are feeling the heat from the rapid increase in interest rates.
In a note to clients Thursday, RBC Assistant Chief Economist Robert Hogue said he expects prices will continue to decline as the central bank increases the cost of borrowing, which RBC sees topping out half a percentage point above its earlier projections.
“The national composite MLS Home Price Index fell a further 1.6 per cent month-over-month in August. It’s now down 7.4 per cent since February’s peak, within striking distance of the eight per cent peak-to-trough decline recorded during 2017-19 downturn,” he stated.
“We see that trend continuing in the near term with the Bank of Canada poised to stay in tightening mode until the end of this year. We have updated our policy rate call to four per cent by December, up from the 3.5 per cent we previously expected.”
RBC has joined TD and Scotiabank in forecasting the terminal rate – essentially where a central bank ends its rate increase or decrease cycle – at four per cent. That’s well within so-called restrictive territory where rates constrain economic growth, with the central bank previously stating that anything above three per cent will put the brakes on output.
The central bank has increased its benchmark rate to 3.25 per cent from the 0.25 per cent pandemic trough in a bid to tamp down inflation, which is running at 7.6 per cent, more than three times the central bank’s target.
Hogue said that push into restrictive territory will further curb housing activity over the next 18 months as potential homebuyers are pushed to the sidelines due to the higher cost of borrowing.
“The likelihood the Bank of Canada will take its policy rate deeper into restrictive territory by year-end is poised to keep buyers on the defensive in the coming months,” he said.
“Higher interest rates will disqualify more buyers from obtaining a mortgage and shrink the size of a mortgage others can qualify for. We project home resales to fall 23 per cent in Canada this year and a further 15 per cent next year.”
Overall, Hogue said he thinks prices will bottom out by early next year, though the pain will be deeper in Ontario and British Columbia, where prices surged during the pandemic.
“We think the market will adjust to higher interest rates by early 2023. Any recovery will likely take a few months to tighten demand-supply conditions, placing the bottom for prices around spring time (overall for Canada),” he said.
“We expect benchmark prices will be down approximately 14 per cent from the recent peak nationwide. On a provincial basis, we project Ontario and British Columbia to record the largest peak-to-trough declines [16 per cent], and place Alberta and Saskatchewan at the other end of the scale at [declines of four per cent].”
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VISTA, Calif. (KSWB) — A Southern California high school has forfeited their football games scheduled for this week amid an assault investigation, it was announced Thursday.
The investigation stems from an incident that occurred inside the Vista High varsity football locker room on August 31 where cellphone video showed a 14-year-old student being assaulted.
Vista High has forfeited the freshman, junior varsity and varsity football games scheduled for this week against Poway High and the games will not be rescheduled, Poway High football head coach Kyle Williams said.
After-school activities were also canceled for the rest of the week, with the district saying the assault investigation is causing disruptions.
Some students feel it is the right thing to do while others don’t agree with the decision.
“I hope the whole season is canceled,” student Johana Farias said.
“Why mess it up for the kids who had absolutely nothing to do with it?” questioned freshman football player Kaleb Zavala.
Rena Marrocco, who is a community member running for school board, says she understands both sides of the issue.
“On the one hand it’s kind of unfair to penalize the entire team and school for the actions of the few, but on the other hand, it does send a message that at least they are hearing that much,” Marrocco said.
Parents, students and community members rallied Wednesday outside of Vista High, demanding justice and accountability against the players suspected of being involved in an attack that was caught on video and spread on social media.
An online petition, calling for suspension or expulsion for the students involved has gathered over 9,000 signatures.
The Vista varsity head football coach has since been placed on leave until the investigation is complete, according to Vista Unified School District. The freshman football coach has been let go and Nexstar’s KSWB was told the boys in the video have all been taken off the team pending the investigation.
The Vista Unified School District and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department are conducting investigations into the incident.
KSWB’s Alani Letang contributed to this story.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, said Friday she plans to make a weekend visit to Armenia, where a cease-fire held for a second day after an outburst of fighting with neighboring Azerbaijan that killed more than 200 troops from both sides.
Pelosi told reporters in Berlin she would to travel to Armenia on Saturday with a delegation that includes Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., who is of Armenian descent. Pelosi declined to give further details about the trip, saying that traveling members of the Congress “don’t like to be a target.”
“In any case, it is all about human rights and the respecting the dignity and worth of every person,” she said.
The Armenian Defense Ministry said the situation on the border with Azerbaijan has remained quiet since the cease-fire took effect at 8 p.m. Wednesday, and no violations were reported. The cease-fire declaration followed two days of heavy fighting that marked the largest outbreak of hostilities in nearly two years.
Armenia and Azerbaijan traded blame for the shelling, with Armenian authorities accusing Baku of unprovoked aggression and Azerbaijani officials saying their country was responding to Armenian attacks.
Speaking in parliament Friday, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at least 135 Armenian troops were killed in the fighting. Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said Friday it had lost 77.
Edvard Asryan, the chief of the General Staff of the Armenian armed forces, told foreign ambassadors in Yerevan that Azerbaijani forces had forged 7.5 kilometers (4.7 miles) into Armenian territory near the town of Jermuk, a spa resort in southern Armenia.
Asryan said the Azerbaijani troops also went 1-2 kilometers (1 mile) into Armenian territory near the villages of Nerkin Hand in Syunik province and Shorja in Gegharkunik province. He noted that the Azerbaijani forces have remained in those areas.
The ex-Soviet countries 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.
During a six-week war in 2020, Azerbaijan reclaimed broad swaths of Nagorno-Karabakh and adjacent territories held by Armenian forces. More than 6,700 people died in the fighting, which ended with a Russia-brokered peace agreement. Moscow deployed about 2,000 troops to the region to serve as peacekeepers.
Pashinyan said his government has asked Russia for military support amid the latest fighting under a friendship treaty, and also requested assistance from the Moscow-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organization, which has sent a team of top officials to Armenia.
Armen Grigoryan, the secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, said the government in Yerevan was dissatisfied with the security alliance’s response so far and expected it to offer “military and military-political assistance to protect Armenia’s sovereignty.”
Pashinyan called Russian President Vladimir Putin when the hostilities erupted, and they had another call Friday to discuss the situation.
Yerevan’s plea for help has put the Kremlin in a precarious position as it has sought to maintain close relations with both Armenia, which hosts a Russian military base, and energy-rich Azerbaijan.
Speaking Friday at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Uzbekistan city of Samarkand, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Armenia of “a large-scale military provocation” that derailed efforts to negotiate a peace treaty.
“The Armenian provocation has dealt a heavy blow to the process of normalizing ties between our countries,” Aliyev said.
During a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the summit, Aliyev thanked him for helping to halt the fighting and said “the most important thing now is to save the process of normalization of ties from collapse.” Putin voiced satisfaction that the cease-fire has held, but noted the situation remained tense.
Asked by reporters whether the latest hostilities became possible because Moscow has been too busy with Ukraine, Putin dismissed the claim, emphasizing that the cease-fire was brokered by Russia.
“Mostly thanks to Russia’s influence, this conflict has been localized,” he said.
Putin also held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose country has strongly backed Azerbaijan, but neither of them mentioned the fighting in their opening remarks.
Pashinyan told lawmakers earlier this week that Armenia was ready to recognize Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity in a future peace treaty, provided that it relinquishes control of areas in Armenia its forces have seized.
The opposition saw that as a sign of Pashinyan’s readiness to submit to Azerbaijani demands and recognize Azerbaijan’s sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh. Thousands of angry protesters have besieged the government’s headquarters and parliament during the past two days, accusing Pashinyan of treason. Protests were also held in other Armenian cities.
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Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen contributed to this report.
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SAN ANTONIO — Lina Sardar Khil, who has been missing from San Antonio for more than nine months, will be featured in a national show about missing children.
She will be featured in a segment airing on In Pursuit with John Walsh Wednesday September 21 at 8 p.m. (c) on Investigation Discovery. It will also stream the next day on Discovery +. The show typically highlights fugitives on the run and missing children.
Lina was last seen on the playground at her apartment complex in San Antonio on December 20, 2021. The now 4-year-old wandered out of her mother’s sight and disappeared. Lina was 3-years-old at the time of her disappearance. She's 4 feet tall and weighs 55 pounds. She was wearing a red dress, black jacket, and black shoes when she went missing. Lina is originally from Afghanistan so she may only speak Pashto.
Last month, San Antonio police told KENS 5 in May that her case has not gone cold and tips are still coming in.
If you have any information about the child's disappearance, the Missing Person Unit's phone number is 210-207-7660. They answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Tips can be anonymous.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
8-1-5
(eight, one, five)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
5-7-5-6, Fireball: 9
(five, seven, five, six; Fireball: nine)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
5-7-5-6, Fireball: 9
(five, seven, five, six; Fireball: nine)
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
07-16-17-20-21-32, Doubler: N
(seven, sixteen, seventeen, twenty, twenty-one, thirty-two; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
07-16-17-20-21-32, Doubler: N
(seven, sixteen, seventeen, twenty, twenty-one, thirty-two; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Esther Henseleit feels as though she has been spinning her wheels the last six months on the LPGA Tour. That made Friday at the AmazingCre Portland Classic feel as though she were absolutely soaring.
Henseleit rolled in 10 birdie putts on her way to an 8-under 64, giving the 23-year-old German a share of the lead with Lilia Vu going into the weekend.
Columbia Edgewater is tight and tree-lined with firm greens that roll true. Henseleit kept the ball in play and let her putter do the rest of the work.
“I had some easy putts and hit the line and they went in, so that went well today," Henseleit said. “I had many chances, but they were not gimmes. I didn't have a tap-in birdie at all.”
Vu, a former No. 1 amateur player when she was at UCLA, had four birdies and an eagle on her opening seven holes and then played steadily on the back nine for a 66.
Vu and Henseleit were at 10-under 134.
They were one shot ahead of Carlota Ciganda of Spain, who had a 66. The large group at 8-under 136 included another former No. 1 amateur, Andrea Lee, and one of the hottest players on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean in Maja Stark of Sweden.
Stark, who played at Oklahoma State, has won four times on the Ladies European Tour, including the ISPS Handa World Invitational in Northern Ireland, which was co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour.
She is up to No. 47 in the women's world ranking, and at No. 54 in the Race to CME Globe, is trying to secure of the 60 spots in the season finale in Florida in November.
Lee started her season on the developmental Epson Tour and then started to break out of a slump with a good finish in Hawaii.
She reached the semifinals of the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play in Las Vegas, had a tie for 15th in the U.S. Women's Open (she replaced Inbee Park as an alternate) and now she is set for the top 60 to get to the CME Group Tour Championship.
Nelly Korda, who needs a victory to return to No. 1 in the world, never got much going and dropped a shot on the final hole for a 72 that left her five shots behind, with 18 players ahead of her going into the weekend.
Henseleit opened with a 63 in Thailand in March and wound up in a tie for 12th. That was the highlight of her year. She began missing cuts and spending too much time on Friday wondering if she would be going home early.
“I had some pretty rough bumps since Thailand, and it’s great to see something coming your way. I just will try to enjoy it and make the best of it and just give myself chances,” Henseleit said.
“It just felt like nothing really came together,” she said. “I’ve been working really hard and felt like every part of my game has been improving, but couldn’t really get the scores together. So yeah, just good that today kind of happened and I didn’t have to fight too hard for it.”
Now she faces a traffic jam over the next 36 holes. Eighteen players were separated by four shots, with several players trying to win for the first time.
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Scientists discover new device to measure changing size of tumours below skin
In practical terms, the researchers say, their device--dubbed FAST for "Flexible Autonomous Sensor measuring Tumours"--represents a wholly new, fast, inexpensive, hands-free, and accurate way to test the efficacy of cancer drugs. On a grander scale, it could lead to promising new directions in cancer treatment.
Washington: Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have developed a small, self-contained device with a stretchable/flexible sensor that can be adhered to the skin and used to measure the changing size of tumours below. With the press of a button, the non-invasive, battery-powered device can wirelessly beam results to a smartphone app in real time.
In practical terms, the researchers say, their device--dubbed FAST for "Flexible Autonomous Sensor measuring Tumors"--represents a wholly new, fast, inexpensive, hands-free, and accurate way to test the efficacy of cancer drugs. On a grander scale, it could lead to promising new directions in cancer treatment.
Each year researchers test thousands of potential cancer drugs on mice with subcutaneous tumors. Few make it to human patients, and the process of finding new therapies is slow because technologies for measuring tumour regression from drug treatment take weeks to read out a response. The inherent biological variation of tumors, the shortcomings of existing measuring approaches, and the relatively small sample sizes make drug screenings difficult and labour-intensive.
"In some cases, the tumors under observation must be measured by hand with calipers," says Alex Abramson, first author of the study and a recent post-doc in the lab of Zhenan Bao at the Stanford School of Engineering and now an assistant professor at Georgia Tech. The use of metal pincer-like calipers to measure soft tissues is not ideal, and radiological approaches cannot deliver the sort of continuous data needed for real-time assessment. FAST can detect changes in tumor volume on the minute-timescale, while caliper and bioluminescence measurements often require weeks-long observation periods to read out changes in tumor size.
FAST's sensor is composed of a flexible and stretchable skin-like polymer that includes an embedded layer of gold circuitry. This sensor is connected to a small electronic backpack designed by former post-docs and co-authors Yasser Khan and Naoji Matsuhisa. The device measures the strain on the membrane--how much it stretches or shrinks--and transmits that data to a smartphone. Using the FAST backpack, potential therapies that are linked to tumor size regression can quickly and confidently be excluded as ineffective or fast-tracked for further study.
The researchers say that the new device offers at least three significant advances. First, it provides continuous monitoring, as the sensor is physically connected to the mouse and remains in place over the entire experimental period. Second, the flexible sensor enshrouds the tumor and is, therefore, able to measure shape changes that are difficult to discern with other methods. Third, FAST is both autonomous and non-invasive. It is connected to the skin, not unlike a band-aid, battery operated and connected wirelessly. The mouse is free to move unencumbered by the device or wires, and scientists do not need to actively handle the mice following sensor placement. FAST packs are also reusable, cost just $60 or so to assemble and can be attached to the mouse in minutes.
The breakthrough is in FAST's flexible electronic material. Coated on top of the skin-like polymer is a layer of gold, which, when stretched, develops small cracks that change the electrical conductivity of the material. Stretch the material and number of cracks increases, causing the electronic resistance in the sensor to increase as well. When the material contracts, the cracks come back into contact and conductivity improves.
Both Abramson and co-author Naoji Matsuhisa, an associate professor at the University of Tokyo, characterized how these crack propagation and exponential changes in conductivity can be mathematically equated with changes in dimension and volume.
One hurdle the researchers had to overcome was the concern that the sensor itself might compromise measurements by applying undue pressure to the tumor, effectively squeezing it. To circumvent that risk, they carefully matched the mechanical properties of the flexible material to the skin itself to make the sensor as pliant and as supple as real skin.
"It is a deceptively simple design," Abramson says, "But these inherent advantages should be very interesting to the pharmaceutical and oncological communities. FAST could significantly expedite, automate and lower the cost of the process of screening cancer therapies."
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) are those that satisfy the priority healthcare needs, based on: efficacy, safety, quality and the total cost of treatment. The purpose of the list is to ensure safety, quality, affordability and accessibility of medicines for the population.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) are those that satisfy the priority healthcare needs, based on: efficacy, safety, quality and the total cost of treatment. The purpose of the list is to ensure safety, quality, affordability and accessibility of medicines for the population.
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| 2022-09-17T03:14:29Z
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