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Man charged with sexually assaulting Pontiac hospital patient
A Detroit man has been charged with sexually assaulting a hospital patient in Oakland County.
Kevin Darcell Blanks, 56, was arraigned Friday on three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct by 50th District Court Judge Cynthia Walker.
He was held at the Oakland County Jail on a $50,000 bond. A probable cause conference is scheduled for Aug. 9. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison for each of three counts.
Oakland County Sheriff's officials on Thursday announced Blanks was wanted in connection with the assault.
Detectives were called to the Pontiac General Hospital on July 14 and learned Blanks, a night-shift mental health technician on the psychiatric floor, had sex with an 18-year-old patient that morning.
The victim was incapacitated, the judge said during Blanks’ arraignment Friday.
Blanks was arrested Thursday evening in Detroit after he turned himself in to members of the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Team. He has also been fired from his job, officials said.
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Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) - A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to medication abortion and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas is weighing a lawsuit from Christian conservatives aimed at overturning the Food and Drug Administration’s more than 2-decade-old approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The drug, when used with a second pill, has become the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
There is essentially no precedent for a lone judge overruling the scientific decisions of the FDA. And legal experts have warned of far-reaching consequences if judges begin second-guessing FDA decisions on drug safety and effectiveness.
Wednesday’s hearing is the first in the case, which is being intensely tracked by groups on both sides of the abortion issue after last year’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. However, there was little advance notice of the high-profile session, which only appeared on the public online docket late Monday after news reports raised concerns about a lack of transparency in the proceedings.
Kacsmaryk told attorneys in the case Friday that he would delay the filing to minimize threats and possible protests, a development first reported by The Washington Post. He also asked the lawyers not to disclose the date of the hearing, according to a transcript of the meeting released Tuesday.
Such actions by a judge are highly unusual because court proceedings are almost always open to the public and transparency is an underlying assumption of the American judicial system.
Kacsmaryk, appointed by President Donald Trump, formerly worked as an attorney for a Christian legal group and has written critically of laws allowing abortion. Supporters of abortion rights say conservatives are steering cases to his courtroom because they believe he will rule in their favor.
On Wednesday, Kacsmaryk will hear arguments in Amarillo from the Alliance for Defending Freedom — which filed its lawsuit on behalf of several anti-abortion groups and physicians — as well as federal attorneys representing the FDA. The drug’s manufacturer, Danco Laboratories, is also a party in the case and set to argue for keeping its pill available.
The Alliance is seeking an injunction that would force the FDA to revoke its approval of mifepristone. But it’s unclear how quickly that could happen or what the process would entail. The FDA has its own procedures for revoking drug approvals that involve public hearings and scientific deliberations, which can take months or years.
If Kacsmaryk rules against the FDA, federal attorneys are expected to swiftly appeal the decision and seek an emergency stay to stop it from taking effect while the case proceeds.
Mifepristone is part of a two-drug regimen that has been the standard for medication abortion in the U.S since 2000. If mifepristone is sidelined, clinics and doctors that prescribe the combination say they plan to switch to using only the second drug, misoprostol. That single-drug approach is slightly less effective at ending pregnancies, although it is widely used in countries where mifepristone is illegal or unavailable.
The Texas lawsuit alleges that the FDA’s approval of mifepristone in 2000 was flawed for several reasons, including an inadequate review of the pill’s safety risks. The suit also challenges several later FDA decisions that loosened restrictions on the pill, including eliminating a requirement that women pick it up in person.
Lawyers for the FDA have pointed out that serious side effects with mifepristone are rare and the agency has repeatedly affirmed the drug’s safety by reviewing subsequent studies and data. Pulling the drug more than 20 years after approval would be “extraordinary and unprecedented,” the government stated in its legal response.
Typically, the FDA’s authority to regulate prescription drugs has gone unchallenged. But more than a dozen states now have laws restricting abortion broadly — and the pills specifically — following last year’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Lawsuits challenging state restrictions, including those in North Carolina and West Virginia, are progressing separately and are expected to continue for years.
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Perrone reported from Washington.
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TAIPEI, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) reports its September consolidated revenues at NT$ 27.16 billion with 34.2% growth month-on-month and summed up its consolidated revenues for Q3'22 at NT$64.86 billion. Its year-to-September revenues reached NT$215.58 billion, down 7.3% year-on-year (YoY).
Business highlights include revenues from:
- Gaming desktops grew 14.2% in Q3 YoY
- Commercial desktops grew 8.0% in Q3 YoY
Acer's public subsidiaries have all announced their September revenues, and their total year-to-September revenues grew 21.8% YoY. Highlights of businesses under incubation:
- Altos Computing Inc. revenues grew 211.3% in Q3 YoY
- AcerPure Inc. revenues grew 24.9% in Q3 YoY
While the PC industry is declining post pandemic, Acer's strategy to lower inventory, improve its cash position, and build multiple business engines is enhancing the Acer Group's resilience to weather through economic changes. For instance, its businesses other than PCs and displays contributed 22.9% of total revenues in Q3 and grew 15.0% year-to-September.
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
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Age 98 of Dayton, departed Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Mrs. Brown is survived by loving family, church family and friends. Memorial service 12 P.M., Friday, July 15, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 5370 Dayton-Liberty Rd. Private interment, Shiloh Park Cemetery. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
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TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Area Public Schools board of education approved a memorandum of understanding for two grant-funded mental health clinics in the district at its meeting Monday night.
The TCAPS board voted 6-0, with Trustee Flournoy Humphreys absent, to approve the memo between TCAPS and the Grand Traverse County Health Department for the policies and procedures of two clinics at Traverse City Central High School and Traverse City West Senior High School.
The clinics are part of the state’s Expanding, Enhancing Emotional Health Program.
The memo was brought to the board for the first time, despite the clinics being in operation in prior years, because it is a new requirement of the program.
The board engaged in a lengthy discussion about the language in the memorandum, tied to Trustee Beth Pack’s suggestion of a stipulation that the clinics not offer prescription or over-the-counter medication to students on the second page of the memo.
Pack acknowledged, however, that the language about medications is included in Exhibit A of the memo.
Trustee Holly Bird said she disagreed with the idea of adding that stipulation higher in the document because it is already in Exhibit A, which is legally a part of the memo and complies with state law.
“The language that they have here is compliant with the statute. It doesn’t need to be expanded or shortened,” Bird said. “When we run into that, we start running into possible issues, legally.”
Later in the discussion, board President Scott Newman-Bale pointed out that making such a repetition in this kind of document would indicate an emphasis on the issue that the board may not intend or want expressed.
“One weird part, from a legal point of view … you don’t call something out that’s already been called out, unless you want to bring particular emphasis to it,” Newman-Bale said.
Two people spoke during public comment about the health clinics and the memo regarding parents’ roles in the clinics and student mental health services.
Lisa Trombley, a parent of a high schooler, said she thought parents should be considered more of an integral part of the services that these clinics provide, and she wished that was reflected in the core values, as was shown in a graphic in the memo.
“It should be a three-legged stool, between the parent, the school staff and the mental health provider, because that’s the holistic approach to every child’s well-being,” Trombley said.
She said she did not like that there is an assumption in the document that a student may have a negative home life that they do not want to be involved in their mental health services. She asked that some language be changed to reflect that parental consent is always sought for services at the clinic.
She also asked that the board review the memo in a few months to see if there are any unintended consequences, if they make no changes to the memo.
Cam Williams also spoke during public comment, saying that the memo did not recognize that there should be parental consent.
The memo states that parental consent is the preferred method of providing services for minors, however it also outlined the Mental Health Code Act 258 of 1974, a Michigan law, which allows for minors 14 years of age and older to request services without the consent of their parents or guardians.
Under the section about the Mental Health Code Act, the memo states that, “services provided to a minor shall, to the extent possible, promote the minor’s relationship to the parent or guardian and shall not undermine the values that the parent or guardian has sought to instill in the minor.”
Bird said that the document is very encouraging of parental involvement, and other members of the board agreed.
“All of the policies are stating, at every turn, we try to include parents as much as possible,” Bird said.
Bird also pointed out that, even with the minor consent, there’s a provision that allows for contacting parents under certain circumstances.
Newman-Bale and Pack agreed that parental consent and communication with parents was encouraged throughout the document.
At the end of the discussion, the memo was unanimously approved by the present board members.
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Which Centrum multivitamin is best?
Centrum has been producing multivitamins since 1978 to help people with their health and wellness. The brand is one of the most recommended by doctors and pharmacists for its science-backed, innovative dietary supplements.
Whether you need basic immune support or are suffering from a deficiency, these multivitamins can help round out your dietary needs. The best one for men is the Centrum Multivitamin For Men. There are also multivitamins meant for women, children and older people.
What to know before you buy a Centrum multivitamin
Benefits of multivitamins
Multivitamins are meant as a kind of one-stop-shop for those whose diets lack essential vitamins or minerals. Among other things, Centrum multivitamins can help with the following:
- Immune system function: Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can increase the risk of illness or infection. Vitamins C, D and E can help support immune system health.
- Eye health: Riboflavin, omega-3, niacin and many vitamins can help improve vision and support eye health.
- Heart and brain health: Multivitamins contain such things as magnesium, folate, calcium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. These can reduce the risk of heart disease and improve brain function.
- Muscle and bone health: Branched-chain amino acids and many vitamins, such as vitamins A, C and D, can help with muscle and bone development and health.
- Nervous system function: Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 are some of the ingredients that give the nervous system a healthy boost.
- Metabolic function: A daily multivitamin with ingredients such as vitamins D and B12 can improve one’s metabolism.
- Energy: Certain vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, biotin and B12, can give you an energy boost. Getting the right nutrients can also help with this.
- Memory, mood and concentration: Certain minerals and vitamins in multivitamins can support the production of serotonin and give your mood and concentration a boost.
- Blood sugar levels: Magnesium and other vitamins and minerals found in multivitamins can regulate blood sugar levels. They can also support essential nerve functions.
When getting Centrum multivitamins, check the ingredients and specific benefits it’s supposed to provide. That way, you can get the most support for your health. If you’re not sure that multivitamins are right for you, consult a doctor.
Recommended group
Everyone’s body and dietary needs are different, based on things such as sex and age. Because of this, Centrum multivitamins are geared toward the following groups:
- Men
- Women
- Children
- Those age 50 and over
People’s nutritional requirements change as they get older. For example, most children do not need the same amount of minerals as adults. Older individuals, meanwhile, often need a higher dose of certain vitamins, such as B12 or D. Before taking any multivitamin, check the label to make sure it’s intended for you.
Potential issues
Some people need to take multivitamins because of a specific health issue, such as a nutritional deficiency. These are often caused by conditions such as:
- Poor diet
- Celiac or Chrohn’s disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Pregnancy
However, be careful when introducing any dietary supplement into your routine. In particular, if you take certain medications, they could interact negatively or become less effective due to the multivitamin.
What to look for in a quality Centrum multivitamin
Recommended dose
In most cases, you should take only one Centrum multivitamin a day. If you forget to take it, don’t double up the next day and take two — simply take one, as usual. Some supplements have frequency and dosage recommendations, so check the packaging for instructions.
The best time to take a multivitamin depends on the person, their routine and the supplement. Some are fat-soluble, meaning you should take them with a meal. Others can be taken any time of day.
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages that contain tannin, such as black tea or coffee, immediately around the time you consume any dietary supplement. Tannin can interfere with the effects or prevent your body from properly absorbing them.
Form
Most multivitamins, including Centrum ones, come in one of three forms:
- Tablets or capsules: The most common type, these are meant to be swallowed whole, usually with water. They come in different sizes and are either oblong or circular. Most adult multivitamins come in this form.
- Gummies: Many multivitamins for children come in gummy form and should be chewed before swallowing them. They’re often fruit-flavored.
- Liquid: If you have difficulty swallowing tablets and don’t want to chew your multivitamin, a liquid multivitamin is a good alternative. Since it’s liquid, the body can also absorb it more easily and quickly.
Count
Both tablet and gummy multivitamins usually specify the count on the label of the container. The count ranges from 30 to 120, on average. Gummies often have a smaller count than capsules. Liquid supplements are typically between 8 and 32 ounces.
How much you can expect to spend on a Centrum multivitamin
Centrum multivitamins cost $10-$30, on average. Gummies usually cost more for a smaller count than tablets.
Centrum multivitamin FAQ
Do Centrum multivitamins have an expiration date?
A. All dietary supplements have an expiration date based on the least stable ingredient used. Check the packaging for the date. If you take multivitamins after that date, they could be less effective.
Do multivitamins gummies contain gluten or allergens?
A. Centrum multivitamin gummies do not contain crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, milk, soy, fish, wheat or peanuts. They are also gluten-free.
What’s the best Centrum multivitamin to buy?
Top Centrum multivitamin
What you need to know: This multivitamin provides the vitamins and minerals needed to boost metabolic functions, improve immune health and give you an energy boost.
What you’ll love: Included are 250 gluten-free, non-GMO tablets. The key ingredients are vitamins B12, B6, C and D, as well as selenium, biotin, zinc and antioxidants.
What you should consider: They’re tablets, so they can be difficult to swallow if you’re not used to them.
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Top Centrum multivitamin for the money
Centrum Multivitamin For Women
What you need to know: With 23 important micronutrients, this multivitamin promotes immune function and bone health.
What you’ll love: These gluten-free daily supplements can also improve your metabolism and energy. They contain iron, antioxidants and more.
What you should consider: They can be difficult to swallow.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Centrum Kids Multivitamin Gummies
What you need to know: These can help with immune support, energy, and growth and development.
What you’ll love: With 110 gummies in the container, this multivitamin can last for up to 3 months. They have a tropical punch flavor. They also have 11 essential nutrients, as well as vitamins C and E.
What you should consider: They easily stick to teeth.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The NFL RedZone channel will be available to DirecTV customers for the first time as part of a multiyear renewal of its carriage agreement with NFL Media.
The renewal, which was announced on Tuesday, keeps NFL Network on DirecTV and adds distribution on DirecTV Stream and U-verse.
The NFL RedZone channel also will be carried on those platforms.
The NFL reached a seven-year agreement with Google last December to distribute the package to residential customers after it had been on DirecTV since 1994.
However, “Sunday Ticket” will continue to be available to restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses that have DirecTV for Business after it recently reached a multiyear agreement with EverPass Media.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The remarkable story of a family's attempt to recover the remains of a missing uncle and World War II veteran takes us from Tucson to northern California, and then to New Orleans.
Now after 50 years, the LeBlanc family has never been closer to bringing their loved one's remains home.
"He was always kind of a favorite uncle in a way."
Skip Bailey is an artist living in Tucson, but spending much of his time searching for the remains of that favorite uncle, Ferris LeBlanc.
Bailey says, like many of the Greatest Generation who fought in World War II, his uncle Ferris never talked about his time fighting in Europe.
He's since learned more about LeBlanc's wartime service.
"He came in at Normandy after D-Day. They set up and then went in. He was in the Battle of the Bulge; he had all that sort of thing," Bailey tells me. "They set up the munitions for artillery, riffles, everything. He was very involved."
After the war, he returned to the Bay Area to be near his very large family
LeBlanc was one of 13 siblings. As a youngster, after their father died, he helped raise his younger siblings including Marilyn, Skip Bailey's mother.
"For my mom that was the most important brother in the family, pretty much. So, she was very close to Ferris."
Bailey says his family was always accepting of Ferris LeBlanc being gay. He also tells me LeBlanc was the one who encouraged him to become an artist.
"He and his then-partner said, 'we want to pay for your college education to help you with your art and to pursue you living as an artist'."
Bailey says it was actually a falling out with the family over money that led to LeBlanc suddenly leaving one day, never to be heard from again.
"He was just gone, and my mom kept thinking one of these days he's going to just knock on the door, he'll comeback and the family will bring him right back and love him just the same. It never happened," says Bailey.
Forty-two years went by with no word from Ferris.
Finally in 2015, a family member told Bailey to search the Internet.
"The computer just lit up with page after page of this horrible tragedy, and how he had died, his body was buried in a potter's field and he had never been recovered. I came in here and mom was here in the dining room. I had tears running down my face. I said, 'mom we found him—and it's horrible'."
The horrible tragedy was the Upstairs Lounge fire that killed 32 people on June 24th of 1973.
It was a gay nightclub in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and the fire was intentionally set.
Until the Pulse nightclub mass shooting in 2016, this fire was the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in the U.S.
Four of the bodies were never claimed, including Ferris LeBlanc.
After learning about the fate of his uncle, Bailey promised to find LeBlanc's remains and return them to the Bay Area for a military burial. Along with his mother and his wife, Bailey has made several emotional trips to New Orleans.
"That was really traumatic for all of us to actually be at the site and see where it all happened," remembers Bailey. "That was just awful to think about what they went through."
An ABC News documentary has chronicled much of their search for LeBlanc's remains.
It has been a frustrating search for Bailey. He knows the remains were buried on the backside of Resthaven Cemetery in East New Orleans, but he's run into several roadblocks.
"She says we don't have a map; we don't know where that spot is."
Not deterred, Bailey found a short film clip of the burial of the unclaimed bodies from the nightclub fire.
"Showing the four coffins being put down with a priest giving last rights," Bailey recounts. "So, we've been able to work with some people and they've triangulated things using satellite imagery and stuff. We think we're within five or ten feet where the grave probably is."
Bailey has now been able to clear several hurdles with the city of New Orleans that had been blocking him from searching for the remains.
The next step is getting help from the state of Louisiana. According to Bailey, they have the ground-penetrating radar needed to locate the remains before they can be exhumed.
He's now working with state officials to make that happen.
"So that's where we're at. We're a lot closer than we've ever been and we've got support of a lot people in New Orleans."
Once the remains are identified through DNA, Bailey is planning a full military burial for his uncle in California.
"He deserves that as a veteran and he deserves that as a human being."
Bailey's mother Marilyn is now 93. He holds out hope she'll able to see her brother's remains returned home to northern California.
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Pat Parris is an anchor and reporter for KGUN 9. He is a graduate of Sabino High School where he was the 1982 high school state track champion in the 800 meters. While in high school and college, he worked part-time in the KGUN 9 newsroom. Share your story ideas and important issues with Pat by emailing pat.parris@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Tetris co-developer’s death, ruled a murder-suicide, still haunts investigator: 'We didn’t get a clear answer'
Former CSI tech tnvestigator Sandra Brown reexamines the 1998 deaths of Vladimir Pokhilko and his family in a new true-crime docuseries titled 'The Tetris Murders'
When Sandra Brown arrived at Vladimir Pokhilko’s Palo Alto, California, home, she immediately felt something was horribly wrong.
On the evening of Sept. 21, 1998, the 44-year-old, his wife Yelena Fedotova, 38, and their son Peter Pokhilko, 12, were found dead. The patriarch, a co-developer in the puzzle video game Tetris, appeared to have slashed his own throat. He was still clutching onto the hunting knife.
A note was discovered nearby that read, "I've been eaten alive. Vladimir. Just remember that I am exist. The davil." Investigators ruled the tragedy as a murder-suicide. However, the case haunted Brown for decades, who insisted something more was at play.
The case of the Pokhilko family is being explored in a new three-part docuseries premiering Monday on Investigation Discovery titled "The Tetris Murders." It features new interviews with the original homicide investigators who were on the scene, as well as loved ones, as they explore new theories that prove the brutal slayings are more complicated than once thought.
"I always felt that we didn’t get a clear answer to this crime from day one," Brown, a former CSI tech investigator, told Fox News Digital. "I did not think that Vladimir Pokhilko killed his family… I remember walking into that room when I slid past the sliding doors, which were already opened. And I looked at Vladimir laying on the ground, and I looked at the blood splatter on the door. I looked at the knife in his hand and I said to myself, ‘There’s no way this man cut his own throat.’"
"The blood splatter wasn’t right," she shared. "It was low. And for someone to cut their throat and get blood down there, they had to have been laying down near the door. His head was about six and a half feet away from the door and the knife was about 10 inches. There’s no way… I immediately thought that somebody held his head back to cut his throat. I knew it right then and there. I even told a colleague, ‘I don’t think he killed himself.’ That’s what I believed then and that’s what I believe now."
Pokhilko, a psychologist-turned-entrepreneur, and his family immigrated to the U.S. in 1991 from the collapsing Soviet Union. He was described as a well-respected software engineer who was also the co-founder and president of AnimaTek. According to reports, the San Francisco-based company specialized in 3-D graphics software for computer animation used in games, architectural drawings and other products. His wife owned a popular yoga studio, and their son was in the seventh grade. The family was well-liked by the community.
A concerned friend repeatedly tried reaching the family by phone. After not hearing from them, he headed to the home, where he stumbled upon the mutilated corpses, still in their pajamas. He frantically called the police.
Brown said she was stunned that the case was closed so quickly. According to reports, a business associate insisted that Pokhilko was struggling with company woes partly brought on by the economic upheaval in Russia, where 70 of AnimaTek’s employees worked. The Santa Clara County coroner and a private forensic pathologist ruled Pokhilko’s death a suicide.
Initially, investigators looked into the possibility that an intruder could have committed the killings. However, they were later convinced that Pokhilko murdered his family and then took his life. They suspected the motive was possibly his business failings.
"There is no evidence to point us in any other direction," said Lieutenant Alana Forrest at the time, as quoted by San Francisco Gate.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Pokhilko appeared to have hit Fedotova and their son with a hammer before repeatedly stabbing them with a hunting knife as they lay sleeping. He then killed himself.
"Half of the team that was in that house believed [Pokhilko] killed himself," said Brown. "And he wrote in that note that he was being eaten alive. When I read that note, it felt like it was in the third person. It felt like somebody else was trying to write it to me. It felt like somebody was trying to write it without understanding the use of English words properly. When I read it, I was thinking, ‘No, somebody else wrote this to make it look like Vladimir had written it.' But others from my team felt like he was under such distress that that’s why he wrote it that way… [But] it just didn’t seem like it would come from him."
According to Brown, several people are still afraid to talk about the case 24 years later.
"These people that we interviewed back in 1998 did not want their names mentioned in the documentary," she explained. "We even changed their voices so that no one could recognize them. And I have empathy for their feelings because they’re still afraid… They don’t want to be tied to this case at all. They fear for themselves and their families because they think that Vladimir Pokhilko and his [family] were murdered as a message to others in this business… They would only speak under anonymity."
The quiet neighborhood was left shaken by the high-profiled tragedy. Many community members insisted that Pokhilko was a devoted family man and would not harm his wife or child. Several even speculated that Pokhilko may have been targeted by the Russian mafia.
During the filming of the docuseries, a producer handed Brown documents from the case. Brown said she was stunned by what she read.
"When I saw the name on the subpoena, it was from the FBI, the Russian Racketeering Unit out in San Francisco," Brown recalled. "When I saw that, I looked at her. I even asked her, ‘Are we rolling right now?’ Because that was the first time I had seen that, and that validated what I was feeling all those years ago, that something about Russia was involved in this case. Why was the FBI looking at our case from a racketeering unit? We didn’t know about that then."
"I’ve worked with the FBI before – I have nothing negative to say about them," she continued. "But I thought it was odd that they had this subpoena the next day. They had a full-fledge subpoena for his documents the day after we got the case… And the pathologist ruled that this was a homicide-suicide. After two autopsies, the case was closed. I didn’t feel like we had a double homicide-suicide. I felt like we had a triple homicide back then. But we go with the science… But it always bothered me… I just don’t think it happened the way the pathologist said.
"… Someone told a colleague of mine that the old Soviet Union flag had a hammer and a sickle. When you look at the tools that were used in this crime, a claw hammer and a knife, some of the community members just felt this was a clue or a message. This whole Russian mob idea started coming from the community members who knew the family, who said that they didn’t think [Pokhilko] would do this."
Brown, who has been retired for 10 years, said the case has never left her mind. Despite her theories, Brown suspects that she will never get closure.
"I think all the parties who may have been involved are deceased," she said. "The case was closed and the evidence was destroyed. So we can’t go back and look at that. I tried… Possibly, the people who may have committed this crime [if they’re still alive] are no longer in this country. We have no DNA, no fingerprints, or anything… I don’t think we can solve it."
There is a reason Brown said she has not been able to walk away from the case despite it being closed.
"I saw this baby’s face and I remember feeling when I walked into the house that he was there and he was confused," said Brown about Pokhilko’s son. "… When we work these cases and we see these families destroyed, we take a little bit of that with us. It stays with you for the rest of your life. We just don’t forget about it… This case was tough because a child was murdered in such a heinous way. This appeared to be a good family. And for 24 years, people thought this man murdered this family."
Today, Brown hopes the docuseries will show audiences how her team was determined to seek answers. She is still adamant that Pokhilko was murdered.
"Even though this case was closed… we still have our personal feelings about it," she said. "Hopefully, people will see that we didn’t give up. Not that we can finish it and solve [this case]. But at least the question is there. That’s what’s important."
"The Tetris Murders" premieres on Monday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. on ID.
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SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living war veteran unlawfully killed prisoners and committed other war crimes in Afghanistan, a judge ruled Thursday in dismissing the claims by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith that he was defamed by media.
Federal Court Justice Anthony Besanko ruled that the articles published in 2018 were substantially true about a number of war crimes committed by Roberts-Smith, a former Special Air Service Regiment corporal who now is a media company executive.
Besanko found Roberts-Smith, who was also awarded the Medal of Gallantry for his Afghanistan War service, “broke the moral and legal rules of military engagement” and disgraced Australia through his conduct.
The ruling is regarded as a significant win for press freedom against Australia’s extraordinarily restrictive defamation laws following a hard-fought trial over 110 court hearing days that is estimated to have cost more than 25 million Australian dollars ($16 million) in legal fees.
Proven allegations included that Roberts-Smith, the son of a judge, used a machine gun to shoot a prisoner with a prosthetic leg in the back at a Taliban compound codenamed Whiskey 108 in Uruzgan province in 2009. He kept the man’s prosthetic as a novelty beer drinking vessel.
The man was one of two unarmed Afghans that Roberts-Smith’s patrol had dragged from a tunnel. Roberts-Smith pressured a “newly deployed and inexperienced” soldier to kill the second, older man to “blood the rookie,” the court found.
The proven accusations also included that Roberts-Smith killed an unarmed, handcuffed farmer named Ali Jan by kicking him from a cliff top and into a riverbed at the Afghan village of Darwan in 2012. Roberts-Smith then directed a soldier under his command to shoot Jan dead.
Also found to be true were accusations that Roberts-Smith, who stands 2.02 meters (6 feet, 7 inches) tall, bullied soldiers and assaulted Afghan civilians.
Two of six unlawful killings Roberts-Smith was accused of involvement in were not proven to the civil court standard of balance of probability, the judge found.
Reports of domestic violence allegedly committed by Roberts-Smith were also found to be unproven and defamatory. But the judge found the unproven allegations would not have further damaged the veteran’s reputation.
Had such war crime allegations been made in a criminal court, they would have had to be proven to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.
Roberts-Smith, 44, had denied any wrongdoing. His lawyers blamed “corrosive jealousy” by “bitter people” within the SAS who had run a “poisonous campaign against him.”
The civil case made claims of defamation against The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times over their articles.
Nick McKenzie, one of the reporters responsible for the contentious articles, praised the SAS veterans who had testified against the national hero.
“Today is a day of justice. It’s a day of justice for those brave men of the SAS who stood up and told the truth about who Ben Roberts-Smith is — a war criminal, a bully and a liar,” McKenzie told reporters outside court.
“Australia should be proud of those men in the SAS. They are the majority in the SAS and they stood up for what was right and they have been vindicated,” McKenzie added.
Roberts-Smith’s lawyer, Arthur Moses, asked for 42 days to consider lodging an appeal to the Full Bench of the Federal Court.
The case’s legal costs have been underwritten by billionaire Kerry Stokes, executive chair of Seven West Media where Roberts-Smith is employed.
Stokes has stood by Roberts-Smith, saying in a statement: “The judgment does not accord with the man I know.”
“I know this will be particularly hard for Ben who has always maintained his innocence,” Stokes said.
Roberts-Smith had attended every day of his trial but did not appear at the Sydney court for the decision. Media have published a photo of him sunning himself by a swimming pool Wednesday on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Roberts-Smith is one of several Australian military personnel under investigation from Australian Federal Police for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
The first criminal charge for an alleged illegal killing in Afghanistan was made in March. Former SAS trooper Oliver Schulz was charged with the war crime of murder in the death of an Afghan who was shot in 2012 in a wheat field in Uruzgan province.
Australian Special Air Service Association chair Martin Hamilton-Smith described the ruling as a “very disappointing day” for the elite regiment. He said if more veterans were to be prosecuted for war crimes, they should be charged without delay.
“The only way you’ll get to the real truth of this is to get it into a criminal court where both sides of the story can be told and the facts established beyond reasonable doubt,” Hamilton-Smith said.
Roberts-Smith became a national hero in 2011 when he was awarded the Victoria Cross, Australia’s highest award recognizing gallantry in the presence of an enemy. He met Queen Elizabeth II several times as a distinguished Australian.
He was awarded the medal for attacking a machine gun nest during a battle at Tizak, Kandahar, in 2010. Roberts-Smith was credited with killing two machine-gunners and an insurgent about to launch a rocket grenade. No war crime allegations stem from that battle.
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It’ll be an evening of ’70s soul and ’80s pop on Aug. 4 when Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire kick off their joint tour at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 13 through Ticketmaster. Citi cardholders have access to a presale that runs from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 10 p.m. Sunday. Neither the venue nor the promoter announced ticket prices.
An Alabama native, Richie considered becoming a priest but chose to pursue music instead. In 1968, he joined the Commodores as a singer and saxophonist. The band signed to Motown and scored a series of hits including “Easy,” “Brick House,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Lady (You Bring Me Up).”
In 1980, Richie wrote the No. 1 hit “Lady” for Kenny Rogers. The following year, he sang the theme song for the film “Endless Love” with Diana Ross, which became one of Motown’s biggest hits. Richie then went solo and released a string of successful singles including “Truly,” “All Night Long (All Night),” “Hello,” “Say You, Say Me” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.”
In the late ’80s, Richie took a break from his career to care for his father, who died in 1990. In the time since, he has taken a more casual approach to music, occasionally releasing new music and touring sporadically. In 2018, he joined Katy Perry and Luke Bryan as a judge on “American Idol,” a gig he has continued annually including the currently airing 21st season.
Founded in Chicago in 1969 by the late Maurice White, Earth, Wind and Fire has earned 17 Grammy nominations, including a lifetime achievement award in 2016, and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the band’s time spent ruling the pop charts is now in the past, EWF did release a series of classic singles still heard on radio, including “Shining Star,” “September,” “Boogie Wonderland” and “After the Love Has Gone.”
Both acts have played various stages around the metro in recent years, including well-attended Minnesota State Fair Grandstand shows for EWF in 2018 and Richie the following year.
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State, local leaders join Windstream to unveil mural in honor of Military Appreciation Month in Somerset
Published: May. 19, 2022 at 3:12 PM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
SOMERSET, Ky. (WYMT) - On Thursday, state and local leaders joined officials with Windstream to unveil a new piece of artwork in Somerset.
The officials were joined by veterans for unveiling on the Windstream local retail store in honor of Military Appreciation Month.
Leaders also gathered letters for local veterans at the event.
We will have more information this afternoon on WYMT.
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Tenafly's Sophia Lee rips a backhand winner against Stephanie Chan of Holy Angels in third singles of the Bergen County high school girls tennis tournament finals in Old Tappan. 09/26/2021Steve Hockstein | For NJ AdvanceNEW!By Chris Nalwasky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comGROUP 3 TEAMS TO WATCH, 2022NORTH 1Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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LONDON (AP) — TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine in the U.K. over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children’s privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office said Monday that it has issued the social media company a legal document that precedes a potential fine. It said TikTok may have processed the data of children under 13 without appropriate parental consent, and processed “special category data” without legal grounds to do so.
The commissioner said “special category data” included ethnic and racial origin, political opinions, religious beliefs and sexual orientation.
It also said TikTok may have failed to provide transparent, easily understood information to its users. The legal document covered the period from May 2018 to July 2020.
Information Commissioner John Edwards said the body’s provisional view was that TikTok “fell short” of providing proper data privacy protections. The body said its findings are not final and that it will consider any representations from TikTok before making a final decision.
“While we respect the ICO’s role in safeguarding privacy in the U.K., we disagree with the preliminary views expressed and intend to formally respond to the ICO,” said a statement released by TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.
Britain’s government is pushing through its online safety bill, which requires technology companies to protect children from harmful content.
The Information Commissioner’s Office said it has six other ongoing investigations into companies that do not appear to have taken their responsibilities around child safety seriously enough.
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A daring, visionary blend of cognac made in celebration by Courvoisier's Sixth Chief Blender Patrice Pinet and Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of the House of Suntory, Shinji Fukuyo
JARNAC, France, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, introduces Courvoisier® Mizunara to the world, a truly revelatory blend to its range of expertly crafted and celebrated cognac which offers a complex and unique experience that brings together two cultures and traditions united by the artistry of blending.
Made using Grand Champagne, considered to be the most prestigious cru from the Cognac region, Courvoisier Mizunara begins its journey aging in French oak barrels and is then transferred to one of House of Suntory's award-winning Mizunara casks made of superior Japanese Mizunara wood for a second maturation resulting in an exceptionally harmonious and aromatic cognac.
An innovative collaboration of two legendary makers, Courvoisier Mizunara was created in unison between Courvoisier's Sixth Chief Blender Patrice Pinet and Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of the House of Suntory, Shinji Fukuyo. Drawing on their collective expertise, Pinet and Fukuyo discovered commonalities in the process of precise oak selection and aging in both cognac and Japanese whisky to create Courvoisier Mizunara. Through the unique traditions in each of their disciplines, the rare cognac represents a visionary blend that unites craft, culture and people.
"Memorable blends begin in the imaginations of those who dare to dream them. I have always been intrigued by the scarcity and uniqueness of Japanese Mizunara oak and honored by the opportunity to work with the legendary wood and the incredibly talented Shinji Fukuyo of House of Suntory," said Patrice Pinet. "We are living in two different countries with two different cultures, but deeply connected in our values and respect for our artistry. I knew the Mizunara cask was an unconventional choice for Courvoisier and together with Shinji, we saw the potential for the notoriously temperamental wood to enhance the unique characteristics of the exceptional cognac and complement the Maison's signature floral House style."
"It has been an exciting journey working alongside Patrice to discover a new, unique taste profile of Courvoisier using Japanese Mizunara oak," said Shinji Fukuyo. "I have always been fascinated by experimenting with flavors through innovation, and I'm very excited to have taken part in the development of Courvoisier Mizunara and to help create something never before tasted."
Courvoisier Mizunara is a testament to the Maison's commitment and devotion to furthering the craft of cognac while drawing worldly inspiration from the finest Japanese Mizunara oak to complement the House's signature floral style.
An extremely limited release of 500 bottles of Courvoisier Mizunara will be available in select countries for $2000 USD. Each bottle elegantly showcases the golden mahogany tone of the liquid with a legendary Japanese Mizunara oak tree adorned across the front in gold and is numbered to signify the rarity of the exquisite blend. For more information, please visit Courvoisier.com.
About Courvoisier Cognac
Maison Courvoisier was founded by Félix Courvoisier in 1828 in Jarnac, France. Courvoisier is the Most Awarded Cognac House* with a range of expressions that appeal to a variety of cognac preferences and lifestyles, including VS, VSOP, XO, and the ultimate expression of the House, L'Essence de Courvoisier. Based on the joyful, generous, and sophisticated house style and commitment to community and craftsmanship, Courvoisier continues to value its relationships with local artisans and winegrowers to produce its high quality, award-winning cognac portfolio. For more information on Courvoisier, please visit www.courvoisier.com.
*Based on 20 top spirits competitions since 2019.
About Beam Suntory
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® bourbon brands and Courvoisier® cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, and Legent™ bourbon; Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™ Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig® and Bowmore® Scotch whisky; Canadian Club® whisky; Hornitos® and Sauza® tequila; EFFEN®, Haku® and Pinnacle® vodka; Sipsmith® and Roku™ gin; and On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good, which now includes its transformative sustainability strategy, Proof Positive. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.
Courvoisier® Cognac, 40% alc./vol. Courvoisier Import Company, Chicago, IL USA, Courvoisier is a trademark of Courvoisier S.A.S. ©2022 Courvoisier S.A.S.
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(KSWB) – America’s largest theater chain is bringing back a previously popular deal just in time for the heat of the summer blockbuster season.
Starting this week, fans can see a movie at any AMC Theatres location in the U.S. for $5 plus tax on Tuesdays.
The Discount Tuesdays promotion will last through the end of October. It allows members of its AMC Stubs program — which is free to join — to see any available showtimes at the discounted rate, even for tickets purchased in advance from third-party sites such as Fandango.
The deal also applies to some theater concessions, with AMC making its select “Cameo-size” popcorn and soft drink (or a 21-ounce ICEE beverage) available for $5.
“Discount Tuesday at AMC was a favorite among moviegoers prior to the pandemic,” Eliot Hamlisch, AMC’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer, said in a news release. “As millions of moviegoers are returning to AMC each week this summer, we want to ensure that there are a variety of opportunities to find great value while seeing movies only available on the big screen at AMC theatres around the country.”
Additional fees apply for premium experiences like IMAX and Dolby Cinema at AMC, but the company said it has set the base fee at $5 for those options, applicable on Discount Tuesdays. The discount also can’t be used in select instances such as private screenings, movie marathons or other fan events, an FAQ sheet shows.
The discount applies regardless of your tier under the AMC Stubs program, including its A-List program that costs $15 a year to join, and Stubs Insider, which allows moviegoers to utilize the Tuesday promotion, get free refills with a large popcorn purchases, and earn points for a $5 reward.
To get the Tuesday deal, moviegoers must present a virtual or physical card, account number or email address when buying the tickets. If buying tickets online or in a mobile app, users must be signed in to their accounts prior to checkout.
Customers can find nearby AMC Theater locations via the chain’s website. The company also offers $5 movies daily with a selection of Fan Faves.
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The two-day, virtual event will equip creators and entrepreneurs with actionable strategies to find sustainable growth in today's creator economy
NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachable, the leading platform for creators to grow their online business with knowledge products, today announced the speaker lineup and agenda highlights for its Create the Future Summit, held virtually from March 21-22. The two-day event will root its programming in Teachable's foremost belief: sharing knowledge is the key for creators to unlock deeper audience engagement and generate sustainable revenue growth—today and in the years to come.
Creators and entrepreneurs are no strangers to flighty trends on how to best engage their audiences and scale their businesses. As we look to the future, it is clear creators are seeking more reliable ways to generate revenue and get paid directly by their communities. Timeless in nature, knowledge-based products meet this need head on. From online courses to coaching to digital downloads—podcasts, ebooks, how-to guides, and more—creators can easily share their valuable expertise on their own terms.
Teachable's free summit will arm creators with the insights, inspiration, and tools they need to create meaningful knowledge-based content that engages their audiences, diversifies their revenue streams, and builds businesses that last. Key sessions will cover topics such as: "The Future of Online Business," "The Creator's Guide to Building a Team," "Authenticity in Content Creation," and much more. Notable speakers include:
- Dulma Altan, TikTok creator behind @iamdulma ("TikTok B-School for Women")
- Ben Burns, Chief Operating Officer at The Futur
- Konstantinos Synodinos, Founder of Simply Digital
To learn more about the summit and view the agenda, please visit: summit.teachable.com. For more information on Teachable, visit teachable.com.
Teachable is the leading platform for creators to grow their online business with knowledge products. From online courses to coaching to digital downloads, creators can seamlessly build best-in-class learning experiences, connect with audiences around the world, and maximize their earning potential. Most importantly, Teachable ensures creators maintain full ownership over every aspect of their unique brand and community. Tens of thousands of creators use Teachable to share their knowledge with 46+ million students around the world. To learn more, visit teachable.com.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch farmers angry at government plans to slash emissions used tractors and trucks Monday to blockade supermarket distribution centers, the latest actions in a summer of discontent in the country's lucrative agricultural sector.
The Netherlands' busiest aviation hub, Schiphol Airport, urged travelers to use public transport to get to its terminals amid fears that the blockades also would target airports.
The unrest among Dutch farmers was triggered by a government proposal to slash emissions of pollutants like nitrogen oxide and ammonia by 50% by 2030. Provincial governments have been given a year to formulate plans to achieve the goal.
That is expected to lead to reducing livestock and buying up some farms whose livestock produce large amounts of ammonia. Farmers argue they are being unfairly targeted and shown little concern for their futures.
The umbrella organization for supermarkets called on police to take action and warned of possible shortages on supermarket shelves.
“Blockades of distribution centers hurt the citizens of the Netherlands. Supermarkets do everything they can to keep the stores stocked, but if blockades continue, it could lead to people not being able to do their daily shopping,” the Central Bureau for Food Trade said in a statement.
Traffic authorities warned motorists to prepare for delays and possible slow-moving tractors on the nation's highways, but said that there were few problems early Monday for commuters, possibly because many people opted to work from home rather than get stuck in traffic.
Over the weekend, the government appointed an intermediary to lead talks between farmers' organizations and officials drawing up pollution reduction measures. However, Prime Minister Mark Rutte has ruled out negotiating with farmers responsible for radical protests.
Mainstream farming lobby group LTO described the mediator, Johan Remkes, as “an administrative heavyweight with deep knowledge” of the issues and said it was open to talks with him.
According to LTO, there are nearly 54,000 agricultural businesses in the Netherlands with exports totaling 94.5 billion euros in 2019.
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PASADENA, Texas — In a news conference Thursday, Houston police disputed many of the allegations made by community activist Quanell X on Wednesday. He claimed Rudy Farias told him that his mother hid him all these years and sexually abused him.
Police confirmed Farias returned home a day after he was originally reported missing on March 7, 2015. They said he has not been missing for eight years as the family claimed.
“Rudy’s mother continued to deceive police by remaining adamant that he was still missing,” an HPD lieutenant with the Missing Persons Unit said.
Police said Farias had previous interactions with HPD patrol officers but they didn't realize he was the man reported missing.
“During these contacts, fictitious names and dates of births were given,” the lieutenant said.
Police said there is no indication that Farias was sexually abused by his mother, Janie Santana, as Quanell X said Farias told him on Tuesday. HPD said no charges will be filed in the case at this time but Police Chief Troy Finner said it's early in the investigation.
"Rudy is safe. He is with his mother by choice," Finner said.
Two of Farias' aunts, Santana's sisters, held their own news conference and questioned the decision not to charge her.
"Janie is a hypothetical liar," her sister said. "I'm not quite sure, but I'm gonna have to say she knows a lot of people in HPD and that's why her freaking ass has been covered up."
Santana was married to an HPD officer who took his life in 2014, the year before her son was reported missing.
One aunt said police had Santana in handcuffs after interviewing her and Rudy Wednesday but after the district attorney's office declined charges, they let her leave with Rudy.
"Why in the freaking world did they let her go?" she asked.
"It's bulls--t," the other aunt said.
They questioned why Santana isn't been charged with filing a false report.
"For falsifying that he had been kidnapped, which was not true, that he had been taken to Mexico, that he had been spotted in other states," Santana's sister said. "She had people all over the United States looking for him."
The relatives also defended Quanell X.
"His statement should have been brought up because Quanell is here to help."
They said Farias hasn't been in the hospital since police found him in front of a church over the weekend, as his mother said. The aunt said the photo of Farias in the hospital that was given to the media earlier this week is actually from 2012.
They also sent a message to Farias.
"... We love you, your aunts, your cousins, we stand behind you and we are right here with you."
EARLIER REPORT
A neighbor told KHOU 11 News he spotted the mother of Rudy Farias at her house early Thursday the day after new allegations surfaced.
The neighbor said Janie Santana was seen leaving her house in Pasadena just after midnight. That's when the neighbor said he called 911.
There has been a police presence in the neighborhood ever since.
This all comes after activist Quanell X, who spoke on behalf of Farias, said Farias told him he had been locked up, drugged, and tortured for years by his own mother.
HPD has not confirmed these new allegations and no charges have been filed.
RUDY FARIAS TIMELINE: Man found alive 8 years after he disappeared reportedly 'not doing well'
Santana agreed to speak to KHOU 11 on Wednesday to give her side of the story but after the new allegations were made, she sped away from our cameras.
Farias' aunt who's been worried about her nephew spoke after Quannel X held a press conference Wednesday saying Farias hasn’t really been missing for eight years like initially reported.
He's claiming Farias told him he was sexually and physically abused by his own mother.
“I’ve never seen Rudy since the day he went missing,” his aunt Sylvia Lopez said.
She said she's even traveled out of state with Santana to help look for him.
“She had me out there in California thinking that they had found somebody that looked like Rudy in California," Lopez said. "And I went all the way with her."
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (ACRE) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $644,000.
On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had net income of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 39 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 35 cents per share.
The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $27.3 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $45.6 million.
Ares Commercial Real Estate shares have declined 14% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 22% in the last 12 months.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge will sentence R. Kelly for his Chicago convictions of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex on Thursday, when the 56-year-old singer will learn if he must spend the rest of his life behind bars or if he will have some hope of getting out.
The central question for the judge at the hearing in Kelly’s hometown of Chicago is whether to heed prosecutors’ request to order that Kelly serve a new sentence only after he completes his 30-year term imposed last year in New York for racketeering and sex trafficking.
A sentence that Kelly must serve consecutively would be tantamount to a life sentence.
Prosecutors acknowledge that a lengthy term served after the New York sentence would practically erase any chance of Kelly ever leaving prison alive. They say the Grammy Award-winner’s crimes against children and his lack of remorse justified that.
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They recommend a 25-year sentence served consecutively. That would make him eligible for release in 2066, a year shy of his 100th birthday. The defense wants a sentence of around 10 years, served simultaneously.
If the judge does let Kelly serve his new sentence simultaneously with the New York sentence, he will serve no more than the 30 years and should be eligible for release at around age 80 — providing him some hope of one day resuming life outside prison.
Jurors in Chicago convicted Kelly last year on six of 13 counts — three counts of producing child porn and three of enticement of minors for sex. Kelly was acquitted of the marquee count, alleging he successfully rigged his 2008 state child pornography trial.
Kelly rose from poverty in Chicago to become one of the world’s biggest R&B stars. Known for his smash hit “I Believe I Can Fly” and for sex-infused songs such as “Bump n’ Grind,” he sold millions of albums even after allegations about his abuse of girls began circulating publicly in the 1990s.
In presentencing filings, prosecutors described Kelly as “a serial sexual predator” who used his fame and wealth to reel in star-struck fans to sexually abuse and then discard them.
Kelly’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, accused prosecutors of offering an “embellished narrative” regarding Kelly and seeking to get the judge to join what she called the government’s “blood-thirsty campaign to make Kelly a symbol of the #MeToo movement.”
Bonjean said Kelly has suffered enough, including financially. She said his worth once approached $1 billion, but that he “is now destitute.”
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Meet 11-year-old Eebbers: TSA’s ‘cutest canine’
(Gray News) - The Transportation Security Administration says the final votes are in for this year’s cutest canine contest.
Eebbers, an 11-year-old explosive detection canine who works at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, was voted the winner of TSA’s 2022 Cutest Canine Contest.
Last week, the TSA held a nationwide social media contest for the public to vote for the agency’s “cutest canine.” Once all the votes were tallied, Eebbers emerged as the winner.
The agency said the contest was held in recognition of National Dog Day to acknowledge the important role TSA’s hardworking canines play in protecting the nation’s transportation system.
Eebbers, a Vizsla-Labrador mix, is a passenger screening canine who works at MSP alongside his handler as they screen travelers and their belongings for explosives at a security checkpoint.
According to the TSA, Eebbers has worked at the airport for almost 10 years. He was born into TSA’s puppy program and was named in memory of 19-year-old U.S. Army Pvt. James Ebbers who died in 2002.
Eebbers is the last remaining canine from the puppy program still working daily for TSA and has assisted with security on several major events, including the Super Bowl and the Indianapolis 500.
The TSA said it utilizes canines like Eebbers in its security operations nationwide. They are trained to detect the scent of explosives or explosive materials. The dogs are paired with handlers who utilize the working canine’s keen sense of smell when on duty throughout busy transportation environments.
Currently, the TSA has more than 1,000 canine teams that were trained at the TSA Canine Training Center in Texas.
Later this year, the agency said it will announce the availability of its 2023 canine calendar, featuring the top 12 runners-up in the 2022 contest. Eebbers will be the canine featured on the cover.
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American adults who haven’t yet gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 may soon get another choice, as advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday backed a more traditional type of shot.
Next, the FDA must decide whether to authorize the vaccine made by latecomer Novavax, a protein vaccine that’s made with a more conventional technology than today’s U.S. options.
Novavax shots are already used in Australia, Canada, parts of Europe and dozens of other countries. But U.S. clearance is a key hurdle for the Maryland-based company.
FDA’s vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts — whatever their reason — to consider rolling up their sleeves.
“We do have a problem with vaccine uptake that is very serious in the United States,” Marks said. “Anything we can do to get people more comfortable to accept these potentially life-saving products is something that we feel we are compelled to do.”
If the FDA authorizes Novavax as the nation’s fourth vaccine, it’s not clear how widely it would be used — at least right away. Only about 27 million U.S. adults remain unvaccinated. Eventually, Novavax hopes also to become a choice for the millions more who haven’t yet had a booster dose of today’s vaccines. The shots are used elsewhere as a booster, regardless of which vaccine people got originally.
Tuesday’s question: Do the benefits of two primary doses of the Novavax vaccine outweigh any risks? The FDA advisory panel voted that they do, by a 21-0 vote with one abstention.
Large studies in the U.S., Mexico and Britain found two doses of the Novavax vaccine were safe and about 90% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19. One complication: Those studies were done far earlier in the pandemic, well before more contagious coronavirus variants emerged — including the omicron mutant and its relatives.
Novavax chief medical officer Dr. Filip Dubovsky said the company already has tested a booster dose — and it revved up virus-fighting antibodies that could tackle that mutant.
This type of vaccine “we think generates a broad immune response against a broad array of variants,” he told the FDA advisory panel.
And while the trials showed generally people experienced only mild reactions such as injection-site pain or fatigue, the FDA did highlight a possible concern: six cases of heart inflammation, known as myocarditis, found among the 40,000 people who received the vaccine in studies.
Vaccines are coming under close scrutiny for the possibility of that heart inflammation after the Pfizer and Moderna shots were linked to that rare risk.
Novavax argued there were other potential causes for some of the cases in its trials. COVID-19, as well as other infections, also can cause heart inflammation. The company said more than 744,000 vaccinations in other countries so far support the shots’ safety.
The Novavax vaccine is made of copies of the spike protein that coats the coronavirus, packaged into nanoparticles that to the immune system resemble a virus. Then an immune-boosting ingredient, or adjuvant, that’s made from the bark of a South American tree is added that acts as a red flag to ensure those particles look suspicious enough to spark a strong immune response.
Protein vaccines have been used for years to prevent hepatitis B, shingles and other diseases.
That’s very different than the vaccines currently used in the U.S. The most widely used Pfizer and Moderna vaccines deliver genetic instructions for the body to produce its own copies of the spike protein. J&J uses a cold virus to deliver those instructions.
Manufacturing problems held up Novavax’s vaccine but the company said those problems have been resolved. Novavax, a small biotech company, created the vaccine in its research lab, but the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine maker, produces most of its shots including those slated for the U.S.
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TORONTO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. The Company's full Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and posted on the Company's web site at www.spinmaster.com. All financial information is presented in United States dollars ("$", "dollars" and "US$") and has been rounded to the nearest hundred thousand, except per share amounts and where otherwise indicated.
"Our commitment to reimagining everyday play across our three creative centres resulted in Constant Currency Revenue1 growth for 2022 and propelled Spin Master to the become the 4th largest toy manufacturer globally, against the backdrop of challenging economic and retail dynamics," said Max Rangel, Spin Master's Global President & CEO. "Entering into 2023 we are expanding our core toy portfolio with innovation, driving our franchises, and building our licensed partner portfolio. 2023 will be one of our biggest in terms of entertainment content releases, showcasing our diversified content pipeline including our second PAW Patrol movie, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, our first PAW Patrol spin-off, Rubble & Crew, as well as the debuts of our two new animated series, Vida the Vet and Unicorn Academy. We will also introduce several new digital play experiences, including the launch of a Rubik's digital game and our first in-house PAW Patrol digital game. We expect to face continued macroeconomic headwinds and are focused on managing our operational costs, ensuring we position Spin Master to thrive." He added "from a strategic perspective, we continue to build franchises across Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games, applying our signature innovation, investing in key organizational capabilities and pursuing acquisition opportunities to attract new fans, reach new audiences and engage new players in order to further solidify our leadership in children's entertainment and deliver profitable growth now and into the future."
"We are pleased with our results in 2022, delivering Revenue growth in Constant Currency amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop" said Mark Segal, Spin Master's Chief Financial Officer. "Our financial discipline and focus on managing pricing and costs effectively drove strong gross and operating margins, despite challenging operating conditions in the second half of 2022. Our focus on managing working capital and generating cash flow allowed us to end the year with available liquidity in excess of $1.1 billion. We remain in a very strong financial position with the ability to continue investing in innovation, geographic expansion and acquisitions to drive growth. Our financial framework for value creation, underpinned by our formula for growth across all our creative centres, puts us in a position financially and operationally to generate and sustain long-term, profitable growth and maximize shareholder value."
Consolidated Financial Highlights for Q4 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021
- Revenue was $465.8 million, a decrease of 24.9% from $620.5 million. Constant Currency Revenue1 was $484.2 million, a decrease of 22.0%, from $620.5 million.
- Revenue by segment declined by 26.8% and 24.2% in Toys and Digital Games, respectively, partially offset by a 9.5% increase in Entertainment.
- Operating Loss was $24.0 million compared to Operating Income of $39.1 million.
- Operating Margin was (5.2)% compared to 6.3%.
- Adjusted Operating Loss1 was $5.5 million compared to Adjusted Operating Income1 of $55.3 million.
- Adjusted Operating Margin1 was (1.2)% compared to 8.9%.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 was $12.4 million compared to $78.3 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 was 2.7% compared to 12.6%.
- Cash used in operating activities was $6.8 million compared to cash provided of $230.1 million.
- Free Cash Flow1 was $(30.1) million compared to $211.3 million.
- Subsequent to the year end, the Company acquired certain assets of 4D Brands International Inc. on January 17, for total purchase consideration of $20.2 million and the HEXBUG brand of toys from Innovation First International, Inc., on February 1, for total purchase consideration of $16.0 million. These acquisitions will be reported in the Activities, Games & Puzzles and Plush and Wheels & Action product categories within the Toy operating segment, respectively.
- During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company, through Spin Master Ventures, acquired a minority interest in two privately-held entities for a total of $3.5 million.
- Subsequent to year end, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of 0.06 CAD per outstanding subordinate voting share and multiple voting share in respect of the first quarter of 2023, payable April 14, 2023.
- In connection with efforts to effectively manage the Company's cost structure, in the first quarter of 2023, the Company committed to a planned reduction to its global workforce and also announced the intention to close its manufacturing facility in Calais, France inherited through the acquisition of Meccano in 2013. As a result, in 2023 the Company expects to incur a restructuring charge of approximately $9.0M related to severance, employee-related costs, professional fees and closure costs.
Consolidated Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021
- Revenue was $2,020.3 million, down 1.1% from $2,042.4 million. Constant Currency Revenue1 increased by 1.4% to $2,071.1 million from $2,042.4 million. Constant Currency Revenue excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue1, increased by 2.7%.
- The decline in Revenue was driven by decreases in Entertainment revenue of 12.5% and Digital Games revenue of 6.2%, offset by a slight increase in Toy revenue of 0.3%.
- Operating Income was $343.3 million compared to $272.2 million. The increase in Operating income was primarily driven by a favourable foreign exchange gain of $61.4 million, as compared to $2.9 million.
- Operating Margin was 17.0% compared to 13.3%.
- Adjusted Operating Income1 was $321.2 million compared to $302.2 million.
- Adjusted Operating Margin1 was 15.9% compared to 14.8%.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 was $389.4 million compared to $414.1 million, a decrease of $24.7 million or 6.0%. Adjusted EBITDA excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie1 recognized in 2021 was up by $1.3 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 was 19.3% compared to 20.3%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue1 increased by 0.1% compared to 19.2%.
- Cash provided by operating activities was $249.3 million compared to $419.1 million.
- Free Cash Flow1 was $149.9 million compared to $339.6 million.
- Unutilized liquidity of $1,154.3 million, comprised of $644.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $510.0 million available under the Company's credit facilities.
- During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company acquired certain assets from SolidRoots LLC, a creator of family board games and the Company also acquired all of the remaining shares of Nørdlight Games AB, a digital games studio in which the Company had previously acquired a minority interest.
Consolidated Financial Results as compared to the same period in 2021
Segmented Financial Results as compared to the same period in 2021
Toys Segment Results
The following table provides a summary of Toys segment operating results, for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
- Toy revenue decreased by $145.3 million or 26.8% to $396.7 million primarily driven by a decrease in Toy Gross Product Sales1 and an increase in Sales Allowances as a percentage of Toy Gross Product Sales1.
- Toy Gross Product Sales1 decreased by $148.3 million or 23.6%, to $479.2 million from $627.5 million. Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales1 decreased by $129.2 million or 20.6% to $498.3 million, down from $627.5 million.
- The decline in Toy Gross Product Sales1 was as a result of lower customer orders, as consumer demand was negatively impacted by the pressures of higher inflation, which in turn reduced consumer discretionary spending, as well as the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange. Toy Gross Product Sales1 were positively impacted by price increases implemented to mitigate inflation on product costs and ocean freight. In addition, Toy Gross Product Sales1 in the fourth quarter of 2021 were supported by shipments due to the theatrical releases of Paw Patrol: The Movie and DC Comics The Batman.
- Sales Allowances increased by $3.0 million or 3.5% to $82.5 million. As a percentage of Toy Gross Product Sales1, Sales Allowances increased by 3.6% to 17.2% from 13.6%, primarily driven by higher markdowns, as consumers were more sensitive to price.
- Operating Loss was $(43.3) million compared to Operating Income of $14.6 million representing a variance of $(57.9) million.
- Operating Margin was (10.9)% compared to 2.7%. The decline is due to higher administrative and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue driven by lower Toy revenue. This was partially offset by improved gross margin from changes in product mix and price increases implemented to offset inflation on product costs and ocean freight. Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 declined as a result of lower Operating Margin.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 was (6.2)% compared to 7.5%.
Entertainment Segment Results
The following table provides a summary of Entertainment segment operating results, for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
- Entertainment revenue increased by $2.7 million or 9.5% to $31.2 million, driven by higher distribution revenue and licensing and merchandising revenue.
- Operating Margin was 61.2% compared to 42.5%.
- Adjusted Operating Margin1 was 65.7% compared to 47.0%.
- Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin1 increased due to higher licensing and merchandising revenue as well as lower costs due to fewer content deliveries compared to prior year.
Digital Games Segment Results
The following table provides a summary of Digital Games segment operating results, for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
- Digital Games revenue decreased by $12.1 million or 24.2% to $37.9 million due to lower in-app revenue in Toca Life World. Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue1 decreased by $9.9 million or 19.8% to $40.1 million, down from $50.0 million.
- Operating Margin was 26.6% compared to 34.6%. Operating Margin decreased due to higher product development and personnel costs related to the investment in future digital games. Adjusted Operating Margin1 was 32.5% compared to 38.0%. Adjusted Operating Margin1 decreased due to a decrease in Operating Margin partially offset by an increase in adjustments to acquisition related deferred incentive compensation.
The Company expects 2023 Toy Gross Product Sales1 to be flat to slightly down compared to 2022.
The Company expects 2023 Toy Gross Product Sales1 seasonality to return to historical averages of 30%-35% in the first half of the year.
The Company expects 2023 Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Distribution Revenue1 to be in line with 2022.
The Company expects 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Margin, excluding PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Distribution Revenue1 to be flat to slightly up compared to 2022.
The Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of C$0.06 per outstanding subordinate voting share and multiple voting share, payable on April 14, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2023. The dividend is designated to be an eligible dividend for purposes of section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Certain statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this Press Release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the Securities Act (Ontario), and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date on which the statements are made in this Press Release. The words "plans", "expects", "projected", "estimated", "forecasts", "anticipates", "indicative", "intend", "guidance", "outlook", "potential", "prospects", "seek", "strategy", "targets" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain future conditions, actions, events or results "will", "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "can", or negative versions thereof, "be taken", "occur", "continue" or "be achieved", and other similar expressions, identify statements containing forward-looking information. Statements of forward-looking information in this Press Release include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the Company's outlook for 2023; future growth expectations in 2023 and beyond; the Company's dividend policy; drivers and trends for such growth and financial performance; the successful execution of its strategies for growth; the integration of and benefits from acquisitions; financial position, cash flows, purchases under the Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "NCIB"), and financial performance; and the creation of long term shareholder value.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon management's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as a number of specific factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management as of the date on which the statements are made in this Press Release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could result in the forward-looking statements ultimately being incorrect. In addition to any factors and assumptions set forth above in this Press Release, the material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the Company's dividend payments being subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and dependent on a variety of factors and conditions existing from time to time; seasonality; ability of factories to manufacture products, including labour size and allocation, tooling, raw material and component availability, ability to shift between product mix, and customer acceptance of delayed delivery dates; the steps taken will create long term shareholder value; the expanded use of advanced technology, robotics and innovation the Company applies to its products will have a level of success consistent with its past experiences; the Company will continue to successfully secure broader licenses from third parties for major entertainment properties consistent with past practices; the expansion of sales and marketing offices in new markets will increase the sales of products in that territory; the Company will be able to successfully identify and integrate strategic acquisition and minority investment opportunities; the Company will be able to maintain its distribution capabilities; the Company will be able to leverage its global platform to grow sales from acquired brands; the Company will be able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities earlier than its competitors; the Company will be able to continue to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships; the Company will maintain its status as a preferred collaborator; the culture and business structure of the Company will support its growth; the current business strategies of the Company will continue to be desirable on an international platform; the Company will be able to expand its portfolio of owned branded intellectual property and successfully license it to third parties; use of advanced technology and robotics in the Company's products will expand; access of entertainment content on mobile platforms will expand; fragmentation of the market will continue to create acquisition opportunities; the Company will be able to maintain its relationships with its employees, suppliers, retailers and license partners; the Company will continue to attract qualified personnel to support its development requirements; and the Company's key personnel will continue to be involved in the Company products and entertainment properties will be launched as scheduled and that the risk factors noted in this Press Release, collectively, do not have a material impact on the Company.
By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this Press Release. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, and the factors discussed in the Company's disclosure materials, including the Annual or subsequent, most recent interim MD&A and the Company's most recent Annual Information Form, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company and investors are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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 such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Max Rangel, Global President and Chief Executive Officer and Mark Segal, Chief Financial Officer will host a conference call to discuss the audited financial results on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. (ET).
The call-in numbers for participants are (647) 794-4605 or (877) 502-9276. A live webcast of the call will be accessible via Spin Master's website at: http://www.spinmaster.com/events.php. Following the call, both an audio recording and transcript of the call will be archived on the same website page for 12 months.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube® and GUND®, and is the global toy licensee for other popular properties. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films. The Company has an established presence in digital games, anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, offering open-ended and creative game and educational play in digital environments. Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow-on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios
In addition to using financial measures prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), references are made in this Press Release to the following terms, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure:
- Toy Gross Product Sales
- Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue
- Adjusted EBITDA, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue
- Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales
- Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue
- Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Distribution Revenue
- Constant Currency Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue
- Constant Currency Revenue
- Adjusted EBITDA
- Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)
- Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
- Free Cash Flow
Non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.
Additionally, references are made in this Press Release to the following terms, each of which is a non-GAAP financial ratio:
- Percentage change in Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales
- Percentage change in Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue
- Percentage change in Constant Currency Revenue
- Percentage change in Constant Currency Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin
- Adjusted Operating Margin
- Adjusted Basic EPS
- Adjusted Diluted EPS
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin, excluding PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Distribution Revenue
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue
Non-GAAP financial ratios are ratios or percentages that are calculated using a Non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP financial ratios do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.
Management believes the Non-GAAP financial measures and Non-GAAP financial ratios defined above are important supplemental measures of operating performance and highlight trends in the business. Management believes that these measures allow for assessment of the Company's operating performance and financial condition on a basis that is consistent and comparable between reporting periods. The Company believes that investors, lenders, securities analysts and other interested parties frequently use these Non-GAAP financial measures and Non-GAAP financial ratios in the evaluation of issuers.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Toy Gross Product Sales represent Toy revenues, excluding the impact of Sales Allowances. As Sales Allowances are generally not associated with individual products, the Company uses Toy Gross Product Sales to provide meaningful comparisons across product category and geographical results to highlight trends in Spin Master's business. For a reconciliation of Toy Gross Product Sales to Revenue, the closest IFRS measure, refer to the revenue tables for the three and year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the same period in 2021 in this Press Release.
Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales, Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue, Constant Currency Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue and Constant Currency Revenue represent Toy Gross Product Sales, Digital Games revenue, Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue and Revenue presented excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, respectively. The current period and prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than the US dollar are translated using consistent exchange rates, rather than using the actual exchange rate in effect during the respective periods. The difference between the current period and prior period results using the consistent exchange rates reflects the changes in the underlying performance results, excluding the impact from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Management uses Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales, Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue, Constant Currency Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue and Constant Currency Revenue to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for a reconciliation of these metrics to Revenue, the closest IFRS measure.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Net Income (Loss) before finance costs, income tax expense (recovery) and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) excluding adjustments that do not necessarily reflect the Company's underlying financial performance. These adjustments include restructuring and other related costs, foreign exchange gains or losses, share based compensation expenses, acquisition related contingent consideration, impairment of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, investment distribution income, loss on Minority interest and other investments, acquisition related deferred incentive compensation, net unrealized gain on investment, impairment of property, plant and equipment, legal settlement, transaction costs, gain on disposal of asset and bad debt recovery. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management as a measure of the Company's profitability. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for a reconciliation of this metric to Operating Income (Loss), the closest IFRS measure.
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is calculated as Operating Income (Loss) excluding adjustments (as defined in Adjusted EBITDA). Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is used by management as a measure of the Company's profitability. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for a reconciliation of this metric to Operating Income (Loss), the closest IFRS measure.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) is calculated as Net Income excluding adjustments (as defined in Adjusted EBITDA), the corresponding impact these items have on income tax expense. Management uses Adjusted Net Income (Loss) to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for a reconciliation of this metric to Operating Income (Loss), the closest IFRS measure.
Free Cash Flow is calculated as cash flows provided by/used in operating activities reduced by cash flows used in investing activities and adding back cash used for business acquisitions and investment in limited partnership and Minority interest and other investments, net of investment distribution income. Management uses the Free Cash Flow metric to analyze the cash flows being generated by the Company's business. In the third quarter of 2021, the calculation of this metric was revised to include the impact of investment distribution income as Management believes this composition to be relevant to investors, lenders, securities analysts and other interested parties of the Company. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for a reconciliation of this metric to Cash flow from operating activities, the closest IFRS measure.
Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue is calculated as revenue excluding distribution revenue of $26.0 million related to PAW Patrol: The Movie recognized in 2021. Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue is used to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for a reconciliation of this metric to Revenue, the closest IFRS measure.
Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Distribution Revenue is calculated as revenue excluding distribution revenue of $17.0 million related to PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Distribution Revenue is used to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for a reconciliation of this metric to Revenue, the closest IFRS measure.
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA excluding distribution revenue of $26.0 million related to PAW Patrol: The Movie recognized in 2021. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue is used by management as a measure of the Company's profitability on a consistent basis over time. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for a reconciliation of this metric to Net Income, the closest IFRS measure.
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Distribution Revenue is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA excluding distribution revenue of $17.0 million related to PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue is used by management as a measure of the Company's profitability on a consistent basis over time. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below for a reconciliation of this metric to Net Income, the closest IFRS measure.
Non-GAAP Financial Ratios
Sales Allowances as a percentage of Toy Gross Product Sales is calculated by dividing Sales Allowances by Toy Gross Product Sales. Management uses Sales Allowance as percentage of Toy Gross Product Sales to identify and compare the cost of doing business with individual retailers, different geographic markets and amongst various distribution channels.
Percentage change in Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales is calculated by dividing the change in Toy Gross Product Sales excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates by the Toy Gross Product Sales of the comparative period. Management uses Percentage change in Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Percentage change in Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue is calculated by dividing the change in Digital Games revenue excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates by the Digital Games revenue of the comparative period. Management uses Percentage change in Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Percentage change in Constant Currency Revenue is calculated by dividing the change in Revenue excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates by the Revenue of the comparative period. Management uses Percentage change in Constant Currency Revenue to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Percentage change in Constant Currency Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue is calculated by dividing the change in Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates by the Revenue of the comparative period. Management uses Constant Currency Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time excluding the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA Margin to evaluate the Company's performance compared to internal targets and to benchmark its performance against key competitors.
Adjusted Operating Margin is calculated as Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) divided by Revenue. Management uses Adjusted Operating Margin to evaluate the Company's performance compared to internal targets and to benchmark its performance against key competitors.
Adjusted Basic EPS is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Adjusted Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Income (Loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion of all dilutive securities were exercised during the period. Management uses Adjusted Basic EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS to measure the underlying financial performance of the business on a consistent basis over time.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue divided by Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA Margin excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue to evaluate the Company's performance compared to internal targets and to benchmark its performance against key competitors on a consistent basis over time.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and cash from operating activities to Free Cash Flow for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
The following table presents a reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue, Adjusted Net Income, and cash from operating activities to Free Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
The following tables present reconciliations of Revenue to Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales, Revenue to Constant Currency Digital Games revenue and Revenue to Constant Currency Revenue for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022, and 2021:
The following tables present the composition of Percentage change in Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales, Percentage change in Constant Currency Digital Games Revenue, Percentage change in Constant Currency Revenue and Percentage change in Constant Currency Revenue, excluding PAW Patrol: The Movie Distribution Revenue for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
Segment Results
The Company's results from operations by reportable segment for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
Effective January 1, 2022, the Company revised its reportable operating segments to align with its current business structure and how the Company's new CODM reviews operations and makes decisions. The following table presents 2021 segments in the same format that the Company presents its operating segments in 2022.
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Baltimore County school Superintendent Darryl Williams will not seek new contract
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams will not seek a new contract.
The announcement released in a statement late Monday afternoon comes after opposition arose. The Randallstown chapter of the NAACP and the Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition called for his ouster.
The BCPSC took a no-confidence vote in Williams, citing what it called is a lack of leadership skills and disrespect toward members of the Board of Education, district staff and parents.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski sent a statement to 11 News in response to Williams' announcement, saying: "As a BCPS parent, former teacher and county executive, public education will always remain my top priority. I thank Superintendent Williams for his years of service and wish him well in his future endeavors.
"I trust that that the Board of Education will conduct an exhaustive search to identify a visionary, inclusive and results-driven leader to help ensure stronger futures for all our kids -- they deserve nothing less. In the years ahead, we look forward to continue building a collaborative relationship with BCPS leadership so that we can tackle our shared challenges and provide a world class education for every student across Baltimore County."
In June 2022, the Baltimore County Council sent a scathing letter to the president of the Board of Education, seeking a new superintendent search.
Williams was appointed in 2019. His term was set to expire on Feb. 1.
The superintendent released a statement late Monday afternoon, saying: "After much deliberation and conversation with my family, I have decided to not seek an additional four-year contract.
"It has been an honor to serve as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, and I thank the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the opportunity to lead this incredible system.
"I am very proud of the work we have done together to raise the bar, close gaps and prepare our students to thrive in their future, despite the many challenges our system has faced. I am very grateful for Team BCPS teachers and staff who strive to provide our students with a world-class education; for our students whose unique lived experiences inspire and encourage me; and for our families and communities that partner with us to ensure our students can meet their highest potential.
"I am proud of our school administrators who continue to lead their schools as instructional leaders and work diligently to address the academic and social-emotional needs of our students. I deeply appreciate the efforts of our support staff who are often the first and last faces our students see and work behind the scenes to create optimal environments for teaching and learning. There is more work to be done, but I believe that BCPS is well-poised to make progress toward eliminating disparities in academic achievement and will advance equity and excellence for all students."
This report will be updated.
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I’m entering a fast right-hander on Circuito Ascari in southern Spain in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance and the squawk from the tires quickly becomes a four-wheel slide. It’s a short, controllable slide, but no slide is ideal for fast lap times.
There are a few reasons for the slide. First, I came into the corner a little hot, but that’s easy to do with 671 hp at my disposal. Second, the 265/45R20 front and 275/35R20 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires make for a fine set of performance rubber, but this car could use a stickier tire for this smooth, roughly 2.5-mile track. Third, and most importantly, this car is just plain heavy.
The alphabet soup that is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance—can we just call it the C63 E for cripe’s sake?—trades a rowdy twin-turbo V-8 for a sophisticated turbo-4 plug-in hybrid setup and gains 780 pounds in the process. The change makes the car faster in a straight line and even on a track, but it relies on clinical technology instead of light weight and brute force to do so.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: Techy and tetchy on the track
Back to that slide. A lot of technology helps me transition from the slide to a sharply executed turn. It starts with the typical stuff standard in the last C 63, like advanced stability control with four levels of adjustment ranging from Basic to Master, and an electronic limited-slip differential to apportion the power efficiently at the rear.
But then there’s the new stuff, and all of it is on the rear axle. The eLSD is accompanied back there by an electric motor that can add up to 201 hp for electric all-wheel drive. It sends its power through a 2-speed transmission that shifts up at 87 mph to deliver the best torque down low and the best power at high speed. The motor revs to 13,500 rpm, so the transmission’s shift point is programmed to get the most out of it in first gear, then allow it to spin all the way up to the car’s 174-mph top speed.
A 6.1-kwh battery, developed by AMG with knowledge from the Formula 1 program, doles out quick shots of energy to the motor and recovers it quickly. It sits above the rear motor and differential. Rear-wheel steering sits back there, too. It can turn up to 2.5 degrees opposite the fronts at 62 mph and below to shorten corners and 0.7 degree with the fronts above that speed to improve stability.
All that equipment at the rear moves the car’s weight around, resulting in a 49:51 front-to-rear weight balance.
At the end of each straight, I get the speed under control by stomping on the brakes. The brake pedal feels strong as 6-piston front calipers clamp down on 15.4-inch rotors, and single-piston calipers pinch 14.6-inch rear rotors. The brakes hold up through several track sessions, but they could grip harder, and such a heavy car would be better served by carbon-ceramic brakes for the track. Mercedes says they will be an option.
Once braking puts the weight on the front tires, the car rotates willingly. It even begins to over-rotate when I turn too sharply. While it’s easy to recover, this would be a good way to begin a drift for the available Drift mode. The car turns in quickly through quick, weighty, and stable front-wheel steering. Meanwhile, the rear-wheel steering helps shorten the tighter corners, and the eLSD puts the power down effectively in the middle and out of each corner.
Back on the throttle into the next straight, more technology comes into play. The M139l 2.0-liter turbo-4 from the CLA 45 sedan and GLA 45 crossover SUV sits longitudinally in this car rather than transversely elsewhere. It uses an electric/exhaust gas turbocharger powered by the car’s 400-volt electrical architecture and also developed from F1 technology. The electric power allows the turbo to spool up quickly before the hand-off to exhaust gases. The engine makes 469 hp and 404 lb-ft of torque on its own.
The electric motor can add up to 201 hp to give the car a maximum of 671 hp—well, sometimes. The motor can always add 94 hp of continuous power, effectively making the C 63 a 563-hp car at any given time. In Comfort and Battery Hold modes, though, the motor adds 25% of its power, or 50 hp for a total of 519 hp. In Sport mode, it adds 65%, or 130 hp, to bring the total to 599 hp. In Sport+ mode and Race mode without kickdown, it adds 80%, or 160 hp, for 629 hp. In any mode, a notched kickdown at the end of the throttle pedal travel unleashes the car’s full power in 10-second intervals.
The power is always at the ready. Between the early spool of the turbo and the shot of power from the rear motor, the C 63 is always ready to slingshot out of corners and stay on boil to the engine’s 7,000-rpm redline. Mercedes quotes a 0-60 mph time of just 3.3 seconds, a half second quicker than the previous-generation C 63 S, which made 503 hp from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8.
The engine’s power flows through a 9-speed automatic transmission that uses a wet clutch instead of a torque converter. It keeps choosing the right gear for the situation on the track, and I soon learn it’s best to let it do the shifting. When I switch to manual shifting, I get out of sorts looking for the paddle shifters because they aren’t very large and they don’t turn with the steering wheel. I quickly switch back to automatic mode.
The power from the rear goes exclusively to the rear wheels when it’s used as an add-on, so the transmission doesn’t have to deal with the force of the car’s full 671 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque.
During this track session, I’m using Mercedes’ Track Pace app, which has been programmed to include Ascari, for optimal power delivery. It’s one of about 20 tracks currently in the app, and that will increase to 70-80 tracks around the world. The app has Hot Lap and Endurance settings to best determine when to make the full electric boost available and keep it available. Each track session includes seven laps, two to get the lay of the track, three hot, and two cooldown. The extra cooldown lap helps recover energy to charge the battery back up near 100% so the motor’s full power is available for the next session. Running in the Hot Lap setting would drain the battery on these longer sessions and sap power on later laps.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: A rock (canyon) star
While the new C 63’s weight compromises its track performance, that all changes on the road. Track driving stresses a car at its limits, but anyone driving to a car’s limits on the road is asking for a crash, jail time, or both. It’s that last 10-15% of unchecked aggression that shifts the C 63’s weight on the track, but that doesn’t happen on the street.
Without the pendulum of extra weight, the C 63 feels much more athletic. It turns sharply, leans less, and recovers its weight better for switchbacks. The powertrain’s ready power feels even stronger on the beautiful mountain roads outside Malaga, Spain, where full-throttle bursts aren’t the norm. It’s a grand way to tour these roads, and that’s what the C 63 has become: more of a grand tourer than a super sport sedan.
On the mountain roads the new C 63 simply doesn’t drive as big as it does on the track, even though it’s bigger than a standard C-Class. It’s 3.3 inches longer than the base car, with most of that in the front end, and the wheelbase grows by 0.4 inch. Wider fenders fit big tires, and the front track increases by 2.0 inches. Part of the extra size is due to aerodynamic elements. To better cut through the air, the C 63 has a jet wing-design front fascia backed by two active air panels to control cooling, side skirts, and a large rear diffuser.
The road drive gives me a chance to tune into the car’s new sound. Without the mellifluous thrum of a V-8, the C 63 relies on some audio trickery to keep an appropriately mean soundtrack. Mercedes adds external speakers to give the car a sound when running in Electric mode. These same speakers pick up sound from the engine using a pressure sensor in the exhaust system. That sound is then enhanced and sent through the cabin via the audio system.
If I didn’t know any better, I’d think I’m driving a V-8. The engine doesn’t bellow as deeply as the old V-8, but it’s still low and guttural and it cracks and pops on overrun. It’s louder in Sport+ and Race modes, but other than in Electric mode, it’s a constant companion to remind you this is a performance car. Just don’t think about the fact that it’s mostly fake and it won’t bother you.
The street drive also gives me the opportunity to turn the dial on the right side of the steering wheel to check out driving modes other than Race. Electric mode uses the rear motor exclusively as long as the battery has enough charge and my right foot remains restrained. It’s no fun driving this way. I often start the engine, and it quickly drains the battery and its 8 miles of electric range, so I soon switch to Comfort and Sport modes. They provide more than enough punch, but the shifts in Sport mode are more to my liking to keep the power accessible. Track mode’s quick shifts are too extreme for stop-and-go traffic.
The best mode, however, is Individual. Other than on a track or smooth canyon road, I wouldn’t want the adjustable dampers in anything other than their Comfort setting. Ported over from the AMG GT Black Series, they start out firm and progress to downright stiff. Even in their softest mode, the rear end juts upward over sharp bumps. Individual lets me choose Comfort for the dampers and a sportier mode for the powertrain.
I can also choose from four levels of brake regeneration. In this car, levels 0 and 1, which provide coasting and engine braking, respectively, feel the most natural. Level 3 provides one-pedal driving capability, but only when the battery is low enough to accept a charge. As the battery charge increases, the system often locks me out from Level 3.
The C 63 adds some sporty elements to the C-Class’s already beautiful cabin. Sport seats come standard but our test cars have the optional AMG Performance seats with side bolster cutouts to fit racing harnesses. They’re confining and they’re giving a little love to my love handles, but they’re not too tight for wider backsides.
The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster offers seven screen options, including Sport, Supersport, and Track Pace that put more and more performance information front and center. The standard 11.9-inch portrait-style center touchscreen also offers several telemetry readouts.
Pricing isn’t yet available for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance, which is set to go on sale late next summer. However, Mercedes reps suggested about a 10% increase from the outgoing model, which started near $80,000.
The next-generation C 63 future-proofs the brand’s sport sedan for tightening emissions standards, especially in Europe, where it’s rated at 6.9 liters/100 km versus 10.4 liters/100 km for the last model, a 51% improvement. U.S. efficiency ratings aren’t yet available.
Evolution turns what was a rambunctious V-8-powered sport sedan into a clinical and more powerful plug-in hybrid. It drinks less fuel, accelerates faster, and even goes around a track quicker, but it gets heavy and that changes it from a rowdy track car into a technologically advanced grand tourer in the process.
Mercedes-Benz paid for travel, lodging, and track time for Motor Authority to bring you this firsthand report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Bungled applications to eavesdrop on a former aide of then-candidate Donald Trump. Flawed research by a former British spy tasked with a sensitive, and political, assignment. And an FBI scrambling against the election-season clock to untangle suspicions about foreign government collusion that it feared could have grave national security implications.
A 306-page report by Justice Department special counsel John Durham is refocusing negative attention on one of the most politically significant investigations in FBI history: the probe into whether Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign was conspiring with Russia to tip the outcome of the election.
The findings aren’t flattering for the FBI, with Durham asserting that it rushed into the investigation without an adequate basis and routinely ignored or rationalized evidence that undercut its premise. The report catalogs a series of errors — though many were already documented years ago by a separate Justice Department inspector general report, and the FBI says it’s taken several dozen corrective steps on its own.
A look at some of the major findings of the Durham report.
A ‘SERIOUSLY FLAWED’ INVESTIGATION
The report devotes considerable space to the FBI’s decision to open, on July 31, 2016, an investigation into possible criminal collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The probe was initiated after it learned from an Australian diplomat that a Trump campaign associate named George Papadopoulos had claimed to know that Russia had “dirt” on Hillary Clinton in the form of emails. By that point, it was well known that Russian operatives had hacked Democratic emails, and Trump had even appeared to publicly invite Moscow to go looking for Clinton’s communications.
But, according to Durham, the FBI rushed into the probe without having any evidence that anyone from the Trump campaign had had any contact with any Russian intelligence officers. It identifies by name the Russia experts in the FBI and other agencies who were never consulted before the investigation was begun and says that had they been, they would have said there was no information pointing to a conspiracy between Russia and the campaign.
The report contends that the FBI fell prone to “confirmation bias,” repeatedly ignoring, minimizing or rationalizing away evidence that undercut the premise of collusion, including a conversation in which Papadopoulos vigorously denied knowing about any cooperative relationship between Russia and the Trump campaign.
It also says investigators did not corroborate a “single substantive allegation” in a dossier of Democratic-funded research that was compiled by a former British spy, Christopher Steele, and yet continued to cite it in applications to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to eavesdrop on a former Trump campaign aide, Carter Page.
BUT DID IT UNCOVER ‘THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY’ AS TRUMP PREDICTED?
No, it did not. Despite identifying abundant errors, the report and the broader investigation failed to live up to Trump’s hype. The former president claimed that it would reveal the “crime of the century” and expose a “deep state conspiracy” by high-ranking government officials to derail his candidacy and later his presidency.
But the report yielded only one conviction — a guilty plea from a little-known FBI employee — and the only two other cases that were brought both ended in acquittals at trial. And though Durham accused the FBI of confirmation bias, he did not allege that political bias or partisanship were guiding factors for the FBI’s actions.
‘RIGOR, OBJECTIVITY AND PROFESSIONALISM’
The FBI responded to criticism of its actions by noting that the conduct occurred under different FBI leadership, months before current Director Christopher Wray took the top job. It also said it had already taken dozens of corrective measures designed to prevent the same problems from recurring.
Those include steps designed to ensure the accuracy of applications the FBI files with a secretive surveillance court when it wants to eavesdrop on the communications of suspected spies and terrorists. For instance, the FBI said, agents must now provide more information, including identifying and disclosing evidence that might undercut their premise that surveillance is warranted. In addition, the FBI has worked to improve oversight of confidential human sources.
The FBI said in a letter to Durham that it was confident that had those steps been in place in 2016, the “failures detailed in your Report never would have happened.” In a separate statement, it said the report reinforces the importance of ensuring the FBI continues to do its work with the rigor, objectivity, and professionalism the American people deserve and rightly expect.“
WAS THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN TREATED DIFFERENTLY?
Yes, Durham argues. He notes that the FBI in 2016 also investigated allegations in the book “Clinton Cash,” authored by a conservative writer who alleged foreign governments were funneling money to the Clinton Foundation in exchange for access. Both Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate, and former President Bill Clinton have long denied any wrongdoing.
The FBI labeled its reviews linked to “Clinton Cash” as “preliminary investigations,” Durham said. But the Trump Russia probe, he said, “was immediately opened as a full investigation despite the fact that it was similarly predicated on unvetted hearsay information.”
He argues the FBI showed caution about possibly influencing Hillary Clinton’s campaign that it did not show for Trump’s campaign.
To underscore his point, he quotes some of the text messages between former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, whose privately expressed dislike for Trump has long been cited as evidence of bias.
“One more thing: (Clinton) may be our next president,” Page is said to have written Strzok. “The last thing you need (is) going in there loaded for bear. You think she’s going to remember or care that it was more doj than fbi?”
AN UPHILL CLIMB IN CONGRESS GETS STEEPER
The Durham report is another blow to the FBI as it’s trying to persuade Congress that it is a responsible steward of intelligence.
Lawmakers are beginning to debate whether to renew a U.S. surveillance program that captures huge swaths of foreigners’ emails and phone calls. The program authorized by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expires at the end of this year.
The Durham report calls attention to mistakes that Republicans have already cited as reasons for overhauling Section 702. The FBI did not use Section 702 in surveilling Page. But its omissions before the primary surveillance court have long rankled Republicans, who have signaled they won’t renew Section 702 without changes targeting the FBI.
“It is essential that Congress codifies clear guardrails that prevent future FBI abuses and restores the public’s trust in our law enforcement institutions,” said Rep. Mike Turner, the Ohio Republican who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, in a statement.
A significant number of Democrats, meanwhile, separately want limits on when the FBI can search foreign surveillance data collected under Section 702.
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(Motor Authority) – As the move to electrification continues, some automakers are leaping toward the future while others are looking to the past for one last final hurrah. These trends are clearly evident in this year’s crop of finalists for Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023.
Last year marked a first for our award. A clean-sheet-design electric pickup truck from a startup automaker came out on top as the Rivian R1T earned Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2022 honors. The Lucid Air, also an electric vehicle and also from a startup, was the runner-up.
After driving nearly 30 new or significantly updated luxury and performance cars, trucks, and SUVs, we whittled down the list of 2023 nominees to just seven contenders. We fought to get there, and fought more to determine the winner.
We’ll announce the winner on Jan. 4, 2023, along with the winners from our sister sites, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports.
Until then, these are the seven finalists for Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023.
2023 Acura Integra
The Acura Integra proudly returned in 2022. Previewed a year ahead of the hatch’s return in prototype form, the compact hatch delivered on its promise of recapturing the magic of the glory days. Based on the Civic Si’s bones, the Integra takes things a step further with the availability of adaptive dampers, a better sound system, and of course, a hatchback body style. It’s a shame the manual transmission is quarantined to the top-spec model.
2022 Audi RS 3
The Audi RS 3 returned with turbo-5 power and track capability. The RS 3’s mission is to delight the driver and stir the soul, and it feels right at home on a racetrack. The all-wheel-drive system has become more sophisticated and essentially offers a drift mode thanks to a trick rear differential with torque vectoring capability. The tires are staggered, oddly with the larger rubber up front. It’s legitimately quick, too, with a 0-60 mph sprint of 3.6 seconds. Sure, there’s a bit of turbo lag, but it’s part of the car’s character. But at more than $60,000 in most configurations, it’s expensive in a timeline of fast and fun cars for less money.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
The Cadillac Lyriq aligns the automaker with its battery-powered future. It could also mark the turning point that proves GM’s luxury division is finally ready to chart its own path. Rather than chasing the Germans, the Lyriq sets out on it own with jaw-dropping style, a parts-bin free interior that’s Cadillac-specific, and exemplary ride and handling. While the initial price of $62,990 has come and gone—it’ll cost more than $70,000 if ordered now—it still feels like a value. This is the first mass-market application of the Ultium platform, and it bodes well for future GM EVs.
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
The Ford Bronco Raptor made it to the final round because it’s one of the most outrageous and outrageously fun vehicles money can buy. It’s a street-legal Tonka truck with crazy specs, including 418 hp, 13.0 inches of ground clearance, 13.0 inches of front and 14.0 inches of rear suspension travel, and 37-inch all-terrain tires. It also costs less than the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, though that beast has two more cylinders and 57 more hp.
2023 Honda Civic Type R at Sonoma Raceway
Could we have a repeat winner on our hands? The Honda Civic Type R was named Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2018 when the last-generation model arrived. Now the new Type R is here, and it grows up but remains fun. The latest iteration of the legendary hot hatch checks in with 315 hp, better cooling, and a revised gearbox. Sure, it still has the big wing, but it’s larger, smarter, and faster than before. It’s already set a front-wheel-drive lap record at Suzuka. Priced at $43,990, it’s not the bargain it once was and our final two contenders cost less.
2022 Hyundai Kona N
The Hyundai Veloster N is dead and we mourn its loss after it almost won our Best Car To Buy award in 2020, but now we get the $35,995 Hyundai Kona N. The slightly lifted hot hatch bursts onto the scene with the the same rowdy turbo-4 and front-wheel-drive layout but a bit more practicality. The Kona N goes beyond hot hatch to wild child with its loud pops and crackles and sharp dynamics. But its higher seating position is a detriment to track and canyon driving, and the ride is harsh.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition
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Who thought we’d ever see the day when Toyota returned the Corolla to its 1980s hot hatch heyday? The GR Corolla does that, and way more. Toyota’s Gazoo Racing department installed a 300-hp turbo-3, a 6-speed manual, and a trick all-wheel-drive system to make the Corolla fun. The feisty hot hatch starts at $36,995, but the version enthusiasts want runs just over $40,000 thanks to optional front and rear limited-slip differentials. That’s an expensive Corolla, and it’s still budget-grade inside, but it has the willpower to back up its attitude and price.
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FOX Bet Super 6: Win $10K jackpot in France-England World Cup Challenge
To be the best, you have to beat the best. That's exactly what England will attempt to do Saturday when it faces reigning World Cup champion France in the quarterfinals.
And the Three Lions probably like their chances against Les Bleus. After all, England has defeated France 17 times in the past 31 matches between the two.
Because of the world-renowned talent on both sides of the ball, the England-France match is one that everyone will watch. France has phenom Kylian Mbappé — the current favorite to win the Golden Boot and Golden Ball. On the other side, England's roster boasts Harry Kane, a record-breaking striker and captain of the team. Kane also won the Golden Boot in 2018.
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The French superstar is as good as advertised and maybe even better. Mbappé has dazzled Qatar so far as the best player in the tournament, and he won't be letting up now that Les Bleus are facing the hungry Three Lions.
England will give it a go without one of its most important pieces in Raheem Sterling. However, England has a respectable enough bench, so the squad should keep the match competitive for a while.
However, Kylian Mbappé's intangibles, speed and sheer athleticism will lead Les Bleus to a victory over England in Qatar.
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80% of married respondents who were recently laid off would consider leaving their spouse if they lost their jobs, too – nearly double those not laid off
MENLO PARK, Calif., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quicken Inc., maker of America's best-selling personal finance software, today shared findings from a survey that explored people's attitudes about their personal relationships and employment status. The study revealed a surprising percentage of people – including half (50%) of the general population, and significantly more for certain groups – would consider leaving their spouse in at least one scenario if they lost their job.
Married people are shockingly willing to consider leaving their spouses in the event of a layoff – especially those who lost their own job
People tend not to think about separating when they're standing at the altar, but for many respondents, the thought would cross their minds should their spouse lose their job and then demonstrate financially irresponsible behavior. The overwhelming majority (80%) of married people who were laid off in the last twelve months would consider leaving their spouse if their spouse lost their job, which is nearly double the number of married people (42%) who would consider it and weren't laid off themselves. The most common reasons people would consider ending their marriage were if their laid-off spouse was spending too much money (21%), if they remained unemployed for more than a few years (16%), and if they weren't putting in the effort to look for a new job (16%).
Some groups of respondents are willing to stick it out more than others. The most loyal are Boomers, where only 21% of respondents would consider leaving their spouse in any situation should they lose their job – though that number grows as people get younger. Over half (57%) of married Gen Xers would consider leaving their spouse, and nearly three-quarters (71%) of married millennials would.
"Staying together for the kids" is a myth
Conventional thinking would have us believe that married people with kids are more likely to make a marriage work under any circumstances – but survey findings prove the opposite is true. Surprisingly, if their spouse lost their job, over two-thirds (68%) of married people with children under 18 would consider leaving in at least one situation. Only 19% of married people with children over the age of 18 said the same. Quicken again found millennials were the most flighty of the generations of married parents – just 23% vowed to stick it out under any circumstance, while 58% of Gen Xers and 81% of Boomers said the same. This research shows married folks aren't willing to "wait it out" if their spouses' behavior after losing their job would impact their young children.
"A crucial element of financial planning is preparing for the unexpected, and tens of thousands have experienced that in the form of a layoff over the past year," said Linda Itskovitz, marketing chief of staff at Quicken. "Not only do you need to be prepared for the unexpected, but you should have a hand in managing your money. Too many people leave managing their finances to their partner, and then they are even less prepared should disaster strike."
Paying it forward in other relationships
Despite the harsh reality of how people would react to layoffs in their marriages, they still have empathy and generosity for family and friends. One-third (33%) of people who haven't been laid off in the past year have offered, given or lent money to someone negatively affected by layoffs or the current economic climate. Their generosity starts with family, as people are most likely to give to siblings (81%), their spouse (79%), their own children (76%) and their parents (75%).
One thing is clear: "till death do us part" may have its limits, but people have plenty of generosity for family members in need.
To help track and manage your financial health, visit www.quicken.com.
Methodology: This SurveyMonkey online poll was conducted in March 2023. The survey consisted of a sample of 865 adults, ages 18 to 74, from the Cint consumer network.
About Quicken Inc.
Quicken is the best-selling personal finance software in the U.S. For 40 years, more than 20 million customers have relied on Quicken to help them take control of their finances. Quicken's award-winning suite of personal finance software and apps — including Quicken Starter Edition, Quicken Deluxe, Quicken Premier, Quicken Home & Business, and Simplifi by Quicken — cater to different financial needs and device preferences. Simplifi by Quicken, named the "best budgeting app" by The New York Times Wirecutter, was added to the Quicken product suite in 2020. Simplifi, a web and mobile app, is designed to help a new generation of digital natives easily stay on top of their finances.
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A coalition of more than 60 progressive grassroots groups claiming to represent more than 100,000 Californians sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) asking her to resign.
The coalition, which includes progressive groups from around the state, argue Feinstein’s extended absence from the state has held up President Biden’s agenda in the Senate.
“Complications from your illness threaten [your] storied legacy. Your absences hobble the elected Democratic Senate majority from doing the work of the people of California and our nation,” the groups wrote.
“We ask that you resign from the Senate to focus on your health. Please allow Gov. [Gavin] Newsom to appoint an interim senator who can provide robust and constant representation for California though the election of 2024,” they wrote.
The signatories include Activate America, Berkeley Now, Change begins with ME, Democracy Action Marin, Feminists in Action Los Angeles, Generation Blue, and chapters of Indivisible from around the state.
Feinstein has missed Senate votes since being diagnosed with shingles during the Presidents Day recess in February.
Her absence is felt most acutely on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which remains deadlocked 10-10 on divisive issues that split Democrats and Republicans.
With full attendance, Democrats would control an 11-10 majority on the Judiciary Committee.
Senate Republicans this week blocked a motion by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to allow Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) to fill in temporarily for Feinstein on the committee.
The lack of an effective majority also prevents Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) from subpoenaing witnesses to discuss the Supreme Court’s ethics rules and reports that conservative Justice Clarence Thomas accepted travel and other favors from Texas billionaire Harlan Crow without disclosing them on publicly available forms.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, February 16, 2023
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HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
238 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains,
Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis, and Davis
Mountains Foothills.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and
western Texas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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DeSantis super PAC tackles tricky task of organizing support for him in Iowa without the candidate
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — LaTomah Hauff stopped at the red-draped table on her way into Dean’s Classic Car Museum to jot her contact information on a sign-up sheet to hear more about Ron DeSantis.
The 75-year-old retired speech pathologist had driven an hour to hear the Florida governor speak in northwest Iowa last Saturday. She was one of more than 600 Iowa Republicans who filed into the exhibit hall and past the display’s brochures about DeSantis and cards to sign pledging support for him in next year’s Republican presidential caucuses.
The display, with all the earmarks of a presidential campaign, was the work of Never Back Down, a super political action committee promoting DeSantis while he moves toward a 2024 bid.
It was also an early glimpse of how this group — able to receive unlimited sums from wealthy donors, unlike a presidential campaign — plans to build a network of supporters necessary to compete in the caucuses.
Essentially, it’s a caucus campaign that, for legal reasons, cannot attach itself explicitly to a candidate.
The novel approach, aimed at maximizing super PAC dollars, underscores the stakes in Iowa for DeSantis. He needs to show early that he is a viable threat to former President Donald Trump, whose team says it has already signed up thousands of Iowa volunteers and supporters before DeSantis has even declared his candidacy.
The effort comes with thorny challenges. The super PAC must essentially build a separate grassroots network to finagle commitments from Iowans to support DeSantis without coordinating with him.
“The biggest difficulty is the tightrope they are going to have to walk,” said Marlys Popma, a veteran Iowa Republican campaign organizer and former top adviser to John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign. “Walking that line is going to be the most interesting thing, but I certainly see that it can be done and I think it’s a really interesting approach.”
About 240 miles southeast of the fundraiser DeSantis headlined in Republican-heavy Sioux County, the real work of Never Back Down was well under way.
In an office in Des Moines’ western suburbs, Republican operatives had by mid-May conducted three five-day training sessions for classes of paid organizers, with three more scheduled for June. By early May, the group had hired more than a half-dozen seasoned political strategists and recruited volunteers from veteran statewide organizers, including former senior aides to Gov. Kim Reynolds and former Gov. Terry Branstad.
As of early May, the teams had canvassed at least 1,000 addresses, and planned to double that by Sunday.
The goal is to secure commitments to back DeSantis at the caucuses, which are expected to lead off the 2024 Republican voting season, in all of the 1,670 precincts where the party plans to hold them next year.
“When you talk about caucus organizing, there are a lot of layers. But our particular layer is trying to build a ground game, build a volunteer network,” super PAC senior adviser David Polyansky said.
He said similar plans were in place in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada and other early states.
Officials plan to make the Des Moines-area headquarters the training hub for more than 30 organizers the super PAC plans to hire and dispatch to the four early-contest states and more than a dozen others expected to hold their contests by next March 5, so-called Super Tuesday.
A spokeswoman for the super PAC declined to suggest a budget for the Iowa operation. But Never Back Down has raised more than $30 million, and DeSantis has more than $80 million in his gubernatorial campaign account that is expected to be transferred into the super PAC.
Advisers for Never Back Down are betting the money is better spent on staff, door-knocking and phone-banking than advertising.
Ad sellers are required by law to offer a candidate’s campaign the cheapest rate, a legal distinction intended to make it easier for candidates to communicate to voters. That doesn’t apply to super PACs, which often pay exorbitant rates.
Polyansky is among several GOP operatives with Iowa experience advising the super PAC. Like fellow senior adviser Jeff Roe and pollster Chris Wilson, he was part of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s winning 2016 Iowa caucus campaign.
Organizing alone hardly guarantees success in Iowa, but it’s essential in quirky contests that require voters to attend evening meetings in the dead of winter. PAC dollars can make a difference in pursuit of a comparatively small number of supporters.
In 2016, Cruz won Iowa amid record turnout of roughly 180,000 with fewer than 52,000 votes.
Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign used the contact information his local organizing staff collected from the large crowds he drew to his Iowa events to draw huge numbers of first-time participants to his ranks, fueling his caucus victory.
Trump, too, packed venues during his 2016 Iowa campaign, but his senior advisers, who had little understanding of the caucuses, failed to follow up with thousands of Iowans, costing him the early win.
This time, Trump’s top aides say they expect the former president to win Iowa in no small part by directing his audiences to a website tailored to connecting interested Iowans with local organizers.
They had expected to sign up thousands at an outdoor rally in Des Moines the same day DeSantis was in northwest Iowa, but the threat of severe storms prompted Trump to cancel. Trump’s campaign expects to make up the event in June.
Even with its big budget and a potential army of staff canvassing Iowa, an organizing campaign without the candidate is at a disadvantage, said veteran Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
Murphy led a pro-Jeb Bush super PAC’s effort to promote the former Florida governor’s campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. With a $100 million budget, Right to Rise emphasized messaging via advertising and direct mail.
But Bush fell from his perch as the field’s early favorite, due in part to his failure to ignite enthusiasm and recognize Trump’s viability.
A super PACs’ strengths lies in echoing a candidate’s messages or attacking opponents. Persuading voters to commit to attending caucuses almost necessarily requires the presence of the candidate, Murphy said.
“If you don’t have the candidate — or a strong surrogate, like a spouse — to do the tour and meet people in a state with a culture of candidate interaction, it’s hard to have a big organic impact, and that’s what they are going to run into,” Murphy said.
If last Saturday was any preview, the super PAC seemed ready to shadow DeSantis, with all the trappings of a local, organizing campaign, including “DeSantis ’24” yard signs.
Hauff, the retired speech pathologist, will be a good test.
Though she signed up for more information, she stopped short of signing one of the caucus pledge cards next to the glossy brochures.
“I like what the man says. I like what he’s done in Florida. But it’s early,” Hauff said. “I’m not ready to make a full commitment right now. I want to see how this is going to shake out. He’s one of the names on my list.”
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An airstrike in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region killed at least five civilians earlier this week as the revived war continues, according to humanitarian workers and an internal document seen by The Associated Press.
The airstrike hit the town of Adi Daero in northwestern Tigray on Tuesday morning, also injuring 16 civilians and destroying several homes, the document by a non-governmental organization said.
Humanitarian workers in the Tigray capital, Mekele, and the region’s second-largest city, Shire, confirmed the deadly attack. They spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.
On Friday, an Ethiopian government-run Twitter account accused the rival Tigray forces of “hiding its arms” in residential areas and said Ethiopia’s air force recently targeted the forces’ “military equipment and arsenal” in Adi Daero.
In a statement Thursday, Tigray forces accused the air force of neighboring Eritrea of striking Adi Daero and killing “a number of civilians.” Eritrean forces are fighting alongside Ethiopia’s military in Tigray.
The AP was unable to verify who was responsible for the strike. Satellite imagery shared this week by Maxar Technologies showed a military buildup inside Eritrea near the border with the Tigray region.
Several airstrikes have been reported in Tigray since fighting resumed in August after a months-long lull in the fighting. Humanitarian aid to the long-blockaded region of more than 5 million people has again been cut off.
“We’re not moving any trucks in presently” and no staff has been able to enter or leave Tigray since Aug. 24, the World Food Program’s regional director for East Africa, Michael Dunford, told a think tank on Thursday, adding that there is a “real need for the offensive to end, for the fighting to stop.”
He said 89% of people in Tigray have limited food capacity and more than 40% are “acutely food insecure.”
Dunford said diplomats are better placed to advocate for a humanitarian truce.
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Cargo spacecraft docks with ISS after solar panel fails to deploy
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
A cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station Wednesday morning, despite making its two-day trek through space with only one functioning solar panel.
US defense contractor Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft, which was carrying 8,200 pounds of science experiments and supplies for the astronauts on board the ISS, lifted off from NASA’s launch site in Wallops Island, Virginia, atop an Antares rocket on Monday.
A few hours after Cygnus reached orbit and separated from the rocket, one of the spacecraft’s two solar arrays failed to deploy, NASA announced.
Teams on the ground initially attempted to troubleshoot the issue, hoping to coax the solar panel open, but they were unsuccessful, according to a NASA statement released Tuesday. NASA and Northrop Grumman, which designed and built the Cygnus capsule, opted to abandon those efforts in order to focus on carrying out a safe rendezvous with the ISS, noting that the spacecraft already had sufficient power to finish its journey. Northrop Grumman did not immediately respond to a request for additional information Tuesday evening.
“The Cygnus team is gathering information on why the second array did not deploy as planned,” NASA’s Tuesday statement noted.
The docking took place at 5.20 a.m. ET Wednesday morning as the ISS flew over the Indian Ocean.
As the Cygnus capsule approached the ISS, NASA astronaut Nicole Mann used the space station’s robotic arm to latch on to the vehicle and drag it toward its docking port.
Orbital ATK, an aerospace and defense company acquired by Northrop Grumman in 2017, was selected in 2014 alongside Elon Musk’s SpaceX to develop vehicles capable of taking cargo to the ISS. The Cygnus spacecraft has been flying routine cargo missions to the ISS for years and has 18 successful missions under its belt.
It has also notched one failure. In 2014, the Antares rocket, which was also developed by Orbital ATK, exploded shortly after taking off, destroying the spacecraft and grounding the Cygnus program for more than a year.
The Cygnus capsule used for this week’s mission was named the S.S. Sally Ride, a nod to the first American woman to fly to space. NASA said the resupply capsule “will remain at the space station until January before it departs for a destructive re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.”
The cargo aboard this mission includes supplies that will support more than 250 science experiments and other research efforts, according to NASA. It’s also carrying fresh fruit and vegetables for the crew, as well as holiday treats.
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Another important part of going back to school is keeping up a balanced diet.
IU Health Arnett Dietician Kara Booth said that a balanced breakfast is important. She told News 18 it's also important to make sure it includes a protein. Booth also recommends avoiding added sugars.
When it comes to lunch, she said school lunch plans are put together with student health in mind. However, she also told News 18 that parents should talk with students about what they're eating and encourage them to make healthy choices.
"For the most part, if they buy the lunch, they're getting a balanced meal," Booth said. "But then when they get to make their own choices, the best thing to do is to make sure that they're aware of it. If you're not aware then make yourself familiar."
Booth also said parents should keep a close eye on what their kids are packing for lunch.
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LONDON (AP) — Striker Ivan Toney sent a World Cup message to England boss Gareth Southgate by firing Brentford to a 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League on Friday.
Toney was summoned by England for the first time last month but didn’t get to play against Italy and Germany. But he is becoming harder to ignore after boosting his case with a cute backheel followed by yet another penalty.
Toney has eight league goals, level with Harry Kane. Only Erling Haaland has scored more.
Brighton warmed up in shirts bearing the name of Enock Mwepu at their first game since the 24-year-old midfielder had to retire because of a hereditary heart condition. They put plenty of pressure on the Bees early.
Brentford did not score in two defeats to Brighton last season, but Toney ended that.
Bryan Mbeumo won the ball back and played Frank Onyeka down the right. Onyeka’s low cross was met with an instinctive backheel flick from Toney, the ball slipping through the legs of Seagulls defender Adam Webster as it rolled in in the 27th minute.
There was an unseemly, and wholly unnecessary, skirmish on the touchline before halftime when Brentford boss Thomas Frank tried to prevent Joel Veltman from collecting the ball for a quick throw-in.
Staff from both teams got involved in the shoving and posturing before referee Michael Salisbury restored some order and booked Frank and Brighton counterpart Roberto De Zerbi.
Veltman was the villain after the break when his clumsy foul on Toney gave the “best penalty-taker in the world,” according to Frank, the chance to take his spot kick tally for Brentford to 20 out of 20.
He did just that, sending Seagulls keeper Robert Sanchez the wrong way and giving Southgate another nudge in the process.
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HSINCHU, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICP DAS to partake in COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2023 with the booth theme "Drive Sustainability with Data Insights," presenting more than 50 exhibits catering to ESG, IIoT, Automation applications, and IT/OT convergence from 30 May to 2 June.
Influential experts, manufacturers, and suppliers from tech sectors will come together at this top computer & technology show — a fusion of innovations and transformative ideas. As a company with comprehensive product lines, and knowledge-based solutions & services, we will demonstrate how we empower clients' future readiness for Industry 4.0 and sustainability in businesses.
ICP DAS supports enterprises in kick-starting digital transformation in manufacturing. From identifying bottlenecks to implementation, we collaborate closely with our customers to ideate and develop possible approaches. With our assistance, a global wire & cable manufacturer has reaped the benefits of a step-by-step digitization project. Tangible results comprise approximately a 20% increase in machine availability, a 10% decrease in time spent on data acquisition, lower unplanned downtime, and fundamental building blocks to optimize energy use.
We deployed ICP DAS smart power meters, remote I/O modules, and data loggers for condition monitoring to realize a connected production line. Previously stand-alone machines are now IIoT-enabled, allowing for quicker real-time data acquisition over the extensive factory floor. We also created a SCADA chamber with AVEVA Edge, visualizing data on cross-plant key performance indicators for insights and analytics.
Optimum data flow between IT and OT is the key to production optimization. ICP DAS IIoT Communication Server UA series supports OPC UA — ideally suited for vertical connectivity from the field level to the IT level — acting as an IT/OT convergence enabler. Concurrently, this tailored solution achieves energy-efficiency management, predictive maintenance, operational competitiveness, and sustainable manufacturing.
Experience our total solutions live at Hall1, 1F, Booth K0830. 5/30-6/2 @ Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
About ICP DAS
ICP DAS, established in 1993, focuses on the innovation and R&D of industrial automation technologies. Our offerings are implemented across various industries worldwide, including customer-specific solutions in automation, IIoT, Industry 4.0, energy management, smart infrastructure, natural resources, and ESG. 30-year domain knowledge, usage expertise, and holistic product lines, we at ICP DAS enhance your future readiness.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 15th Global Dairy Congress held from June 14-16 in France, Vinamilk, representative of Vietnam's dairy industry, shared about sustainable development direction with Vinamilk Green Farm model and the green value chain.
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Coming from Southeast Asia, a region with limited advantages in dairy farming, thus the topic of "Green Farm – Vietnam and South East Asia's next big step towards sustainability in dairy sector" from Vinamilk received much attention from representatives of other countries at the conference.
"Sustainable development is not just a destination, but a requisite journey that we destined to move forward. Preserving and initiating sustainable values have enable Vinamilk to create and bring to customers products that are not only nutritious but also friendly to the environment" Nguyen Quang Tri, Vinamilk's CMO, shared with the audience.
Having built the Vinamilk Green Farm during the last two years despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vinamilk's endeavor demonstrates the brand's strong commitment in implementing sustainable development strategies.
"I've learned a lot about the Green Farm concept during this conference and I'm very impressed that Vinamilk is clearly a world class company. It's doing things which are among the best in the world available today and I wonder when every farm in Vietnam and Asia will become a green farm because I think that it's a great concept," Mr. Richard Hall - Chairman of Global Dairy Congress commented on Vinamilk's sharing.
Vinamilk Green Farm - a model of sustainable dairy farm development adapting to local natural conditions with regenerative farming techniques, is developed by Vinamilk following 3 major pillars:
- Selective sourcing: The 3 Green farms are situated in 3 selective regions of Vietnam, where cow herbs are purebred imported and their feed is meeting GlobalG.A.P standard. These 3 farms are strategically connected to nearby factories to preserve the freshness and quality of raw milk during transportation.
- Adopting regenerative farming practices to minimize the impact on the environment and communities, such as: utilizing renewable energy, preserve soil & water resources, reduce methane emissions and orders by atomic carbon,…
- Sustainable practices with innovative technologies throughout the whole process, from breeding to production in order to ensure product quality, animal welfare and environmental goals.
Additionally, the farms and factories in the production chain have created sustainable values for the community, including employment for thousands of locals, improving the laborer skills through training and increased access to modern technology.
The Green Farms also drive local economic development through sustainable agriculture, specifically by purchasing corn and grass for cow feed from local farmers and supporting them by providing organic fertilizers, which plays a significant role in improving their household income.
Furthermore, Vinamilk also gives trainings and encourages farmers to practice sustainable farming methods that compliance with Global G.A.P standard.
Vinamilk has set sustainable development as one of four criteria in its 2022-2026 development strategies to participate in realizing Vietnam's "Net-Zero" commitment by 2050 as outlined at COP26.
About Vinamilk:
Founded in 1976, Vinamilk is the leading dairy company in Vietnam which is listed among Top 40 largest nutrition companies in the world by revenue and Top 10 of the world's most valuable dairy brands. Vinamilk's production and processing units include 16 factories and 14 dairy farms in Vietnam and overseas. Its products have been exported to over 57 countries globally.
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Adele is continuing her real estate wheeling and dealing in LA.
According to the real estate website Dirt, she’s put the house she bought last year from her friend Nicole Richie on the market for $12 million — two million bucks more than she paid for it in 2021. The 5,500 square-foot house features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a gourmet kitchen, fireplaces, “assistant’s room,” gym, pool and sports court.
The home is right next door to the house where Adele lived until earlier this year, when she moved into Sylvester Stallone‘s $58 million former mansion — possibly along with her boyfriend, Rich Paul. Neighbors include Jennifer Lawrence, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz.
As Dirt notes, Adele also owns the $10 million mansion across the street from those two homes; that’s where her ex-husband, Simon Konecki, reportedly lives.
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SHERWOOD, Ark. – A man visiting a patient at a Little Rock-area hospital was shot dead Wednesday by a person he knew, and the suspect was arrested about an hour later at a gas station, police said.
Police found Leighton Whitfield, 21, dead on the fourth floor of CHI St. Vincent North in Sherwood, which was on lockdown as authorities responded to reports of the shooting, Sherwood Police Chief Jeff Hagar said.
A little over an hour after the shooting, Little Rock police arrested Raymond Lovett, 24, at an Exxon station about 15 miles from the hospital. He was charged with capital murder and aggravated assault.
“It appears to be an isolated event that just happened to take place in a public facility," Hagar said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
A hospital spokesman said the hospital's lockdown was lifted early Wednesday afternoon.
Sherwood is a city of about 33,000 people northeast of Little Rock.
Law enforcement from multiple agencies responded to the shooting report as hospital workers could be seen meeting colleagues and loved ones in an Academy Sports store parking lot near the hospital.
The shooting occurred months after four people were shot dead at a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital by a gunman who also killed himself. Police said the gunman in that shooting blamed the doctor for his continuing pain after a recent back operation. He bought an AR-style rifle just hours before the rampage. The doctor was one of his victims.
Experts said that shooting and other incidents highlight the vulnerabilities of health care facilities.
CHI St. Vincent North opened in 1999, and more than 200 physicians and staff work at the facility, according to the hospital's website.
CHI St. Vincent Chief Executive Officer Chad Aduddell said the hospital would debrief and review its security protocols following the incident. He praised police for their quick response to the shooting and the hospital's physicians and employees for their work during it.
“I can't express in words how brave they were," he said. “In the face of the unknown, they didn't yield. They were still there to take care of their patients. They didn't know what was going on, but nonetheless were willing and ready to take care of their patients."
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Russian cosmonaut who caught a U.S. lift to the International Space Station arrived at her new home Thursday for a five-month stay, accompanied by a Japanese astronaut and two from NASA, including the first Native American woman in space.
The SpaceX capsule pulled up to the station a day after launching into orbit. The linkup occurred 260 miles (420 kilometers) above the Atlantic, just off the west coast of Africa.
It was the first time in 20 years that a Russian hitched a ride from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the result of a new agreement reached despite friction over the war in Ukraine.
Cosmonaut Anna Kikina joins two Russians already at the orbiting outpost. She’ll live and work on the Russian side until March, before returning to Earth in the same SpaceX capsule.
Riding along with Kikina: Marine Col. Nicole Mann, a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in California, Navy Capt. Josh Cassada and Japan’s Koichi Wakata, the only experienced space flier of the bunch with five missions.
As the capsule closed in, the space station residents promised the new arrivals that their bunks were ready and the outside light was on.
“You guys are the best,” replied Mann, the capsule’s commander.
Mann and her crew will replace three Americans and one Italian who will return in their own SpaceX capsule next week after almost half a year up there. Until then, 11 people will share the orbiting lab.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio arrived two weeks ago. He launched on a Soyuz rocket from Kazakhstan, kicking off the cash-free crew swapping between NASA and the Russian Space Agency. They agreed to the plan last summer in order to always have an American and Russian at the station.
Until Elon Musk’s SpaceX started launching astronauts two years ago, NASA was forced to spend tens of millions of dollars every time an astronaut flew up on a Soyuz.
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– Single infusion of UltraCAR-T cells with or without lymphodepletion demonstrated robust expansion and persistence in blood and bone marrow –
– PRGN-3006 infusion with lymphodepletion resulted in a decrease in bone marrow blasts in 60% of heavily pre-treated patients –
– Single infusion of autologous PRGN-3006 cells resulted in 27% objective response rate (ORR) in heavily pre-treated relapsed or refractory (r/r) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients infused following lymphodepletion –
– PRGN-3006 was well-tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) reported to date –
GERMANTOWN, Md., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Precigen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative gene and cell therapies to improve the lives of patients, today presented positive Phase 1 dose escalation data from the ongoing Phase 1/1b clinical study of PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T® in patients with r/r AML and higher risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) (clinical trial identifier: NCT03927261) at the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition (Abstract# 4633). The presentation was delivered by David A. Sallman, MD, Assistant Member in the Department of Malignant Hematology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute (Moffitt) and a lead investigator for the PRGN-3006 clinical trial.
PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T is a multigenic autologous chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T simultaneously expressing a CAR specifically targeting CD33; membrane bound IL-15 (mbIL15) for enhanced in vivo expansion and persistence; and a kill switch to conditionally eliminate CAR-T cells for an improved safety profile. CD33 is over-expressed on AML blasts with lesser expression on normal hematopoietic stem cells. PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T drug product is manufactured via an overnight process at medical centers using the Company's proprietary non-viral and UltraPorator® systems and released for infusion in patients the next day. The decentralized, overnight UltraCAR-T manufacturing process, which does not use viral vectors or ex vivo activation and expansion of T cells, has the potential to address major limitations of current T cell therapies. PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T has been granted Orphan Drug Designation and Fast Track Designation in patients with AML by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).
The Phase 1/1b clinical study is designed to enroll in two phases, an initial dose escalation phase followed by a dose expansion phase, to evaluate safety and determine the recommended Phase 2 dose of PRGN-3006 delivered via intravenous (IV) infusion without lymphodepletion (Cohort 1) or with lymphodepletion (Cohort 2). The study is also evaluating in vivo persistence and anti-tumor activity of PRGN-3006.
Today's ASH presentation includes the complete data set for the Phase 1 dose escalation phase of the study. The study enrolled a total of 26 patients (N=10 non-lymphodepletion; N=16 with lymphodepletion) and included 21 patients with r/r AML, 2 patient with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), and 3 patients with MDS. The median age was 60.5 years (range: 32-77). Patients were heavily pre-treated with a median of 3.5 prior regimens (range: 1-9) and 58% of patients (N=15) had prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Patients treated in the non-lymphodepletion cohort and lymphodepletion cohort received a single administration of 1.8 to 50 x 106 and 4.4 to 83 x 106 UltraCAR-T cells via IV infusion, respectively.
"The dose escalation data for PRGN-3006 showed robust dose-dependent expansion and persistence of PRGN-3006 in peripheral blood and bone marrow following a single infusion with no DLTs reported to date leading to an ORR of 27% in heavily pre-treated patients in the lymphodepletion cohort, which is significant for the AML patient population with limited treatment options," said David A. Sallman, MD, of Moffitt and lead investigator for the PRGN-3006 clinical study. "One patient who received PRGN-3006 following allo-HSCT has responded to treatment for more than 18 months and suggests the potential for PRGN-3006 as a bridge to allo-HSCT, a very important potential treatment pathway for these patients."
Safety Data
Cohort 1: Non-lymphodepletion
PRGN-3006 was well-tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) reported to date in the cohort without lymphodepletion (TABLE 1). Overall, there was a low incidence of adverse events following PRGN-3006 infusion without lymphodepletion and the most common adverse events were decreased lymphocyte count, anemia, febrile neutropenia, cytokine release syndrome (CRS), hypotension and oral mucositis. The majority of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were either Grade 1 or 2 with only one transient Grade 3 CRS reported (Dose Level 1), which resolved in less than 24 hours with tocilizumab and dexamethasone. Other cases of CRS were Grade 1 or 2 and required either no intervention or resolved following standard CRS management. One Grade 1 immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) was reported. No patients experienced a significant increase in serum IL-15, demonstrating that mbIL15 remains tethered to the UltraCAR-T cells as designed and is not released.
Cohort 2: Lymphodepletion
In the lymphodepletion cohort, PRGN-3006 was also well-tolerated with no DLTs reported to date (TABLE 1). Overall, there was a low incidence of adverse events following PRGN-3006 infusion with lymphodepletion and the most common adverse events were decreases in lymphocytes, white blood cells and neutrophil, anemia, febrile neutropenia and CRS. The majority of TEAEs were either Grade 1 or 2. Only one Grade 3 CRS was reported (Dose Level 3), which was subsequently downgraded to Grade 1 by the investigator. Other cases of CRS were Grade 1 or 2 and required either no intervention or resolved following standard CRS management. One Grade 2 ICANS was reported. No patients experienced a significant increase in serum IL-15, demonstrating that mbIL15 remains tethered to the UltraCAR-T cells as designed and is not released.
Clinical Activity
Expansion Kinetics
Excellent dose-dependent expansion and persistence of PRGN-3006 in peripheral blood and bone marrow was observed following a single infusion in both the non-lymphodepletion and lymphodepletion cohorts highlighting the ability of UltraCAR-T cells to engraft and survive even in the absence of lymphodepletion. Higher peak expansion (> 10 fold) in peripheral blood was observed in the lymphodepletion cohort compared to non-lymphodepletion cohort at the same dose level (FIGURE 1).
Change in Bone Marrow Blasts
Of the 15 evaluable patients in the lymphodepletion cohort, 60% (9 out of 15) heavily pre-treated patients had a reduction in bone marrow blasts following a single PRGN-3006 infusion, with 4 patients experiencing a substantial decrease to ≤5% (FIGURE 2).
Objective Responses
Cohort 1: Non-lymphodepletion
In the non-lymphodepletion cohort, 3 out of 10 patients had Stable Disease (SD), per European LeukemiaNet (ELN) criteria, persisting for more than 3 months with one patient experiencing durable SD for more than 7 months with concomitant reduction in peripheral blast levels.
Cohort 2: Lymphodepletion
An objective response rate (ORR) of 27% (3 out of 11) was reported for heavily pre-treated r/r AML patients with poor prognosis (median prior treatments: 4; range: 1-9) in the lymphodepletion cohort. Responders received a single PRGN-3006 dose ranging between 4.4 to 28 x 106 cells following lymphodepletion. A disease control rate (DCR) of 45% (5 out of 11) at day 28 for r/r AML patients and 100% of MDS patients, respectively, as shown in TABLE 2. One patient with CRi was bridged to allo-HSCT at three months post treatment and remains in a measurable residual disease-negative CR 18 months post-transplant, as shown in TABLE 3.
Analysis of peripheral blood samples post PRGN-3006 infusion showed gene expression changes consistent with improvement in the immune compartment function for anti-tumor effect in responders. There was an increase in cytotoxicity, costimulatory signaling, and lymphoid compartment and decreased apoptosis pathway scores in the lymphodepletion cohort on Days 14 and 28 post PRGN-3006 treatment compared to baseline. Furthermore, preliminary analysis shows a potential correlation between a biomarker and objective responses at different dose levels in AML patients, which will be further investigated in the ongoing Phase 1b expansion trial.
PRGN-3006 is currently being evaluated following lymphodepletion in the multicenter Phase 1b dose expansion phase of the study. In the dose expansion phase, patients can receive repeat dosing of PRGN-3006. There is no requirement for additional lymphodepletion in repeat dose patients due to the demonstrated ability of PRGN-3006 to expand in the absence of lymphodepletion.
"We are pleased with the performance of PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T in demonstrating meaningful clinical responses for heavily pre-treated r/r AML patients who have limited therapeutic options. These data further validate our innovative approach of overnight, decentralized manufacturing of autologous CAR-T cells and demonstrate the capability of the UltraCAR-T platform to directly expand in vivo and persist in the body leading to complete and partial responses in cancer patients with highly advanced disease," said Helen Sabzevari, PhD, President and CEO of Precigen. "We believe the UltraCAR-T platform is distinctly differentiated from other cell therapy technologies with the potential to bring cutting-edge treatments to all cancer patients rapidly and economically."
Precigen: Advancing Medicine with Precision™
Precigen (Nasdaq: PGEN) is a dedicated discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in our core therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Our technologies enable us to find innovative solutions for affordable biotherapeutics in a controlled manner. Precigen operates as an innovation engine progressing a preclinical and clinical pipeline of well-differentiated therapies toward clinical proof-of-concept and commercialization. For more information about Precigen, visit www.precigen.com or follow us on Twitter @Precigen, LinkedIn or YouTube.
About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
AML is a cancer that starts in the bone marrow, but most often moves into the blood.1 Though considered rare, AML is among the most common types of leukemia in adults.2 In 2019, it was estimated that 21,450 new cases of AML would be diagnosed in the US.2 AML is uncommon before the age of 45 and the average age of diagnosis is about 68.2 The prognosis for patients with AML is poor with an average 5‐year survival rate of approximately 25 percent overall, and less than a 5 percent 5‐year survival rate for patients older than 65.3 Amongst elderly AML patients (≥ 65 years of age), median survival is short, ranging from 3.5 months for patients 65 to 74 years of age to 1.4 months for patients ≥ 85 years of age.3
About Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
MDS are diseases of the bone marrow generally found in adults in their 70s.4 Incidence in the US is not known for sure, but estimates range from 10,000 each year and higher.4 Using International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-R), median survival for MDS patients can vary from less than one year for the "very high" IPSS-R risk group to more than eight years for the "very low" IPSS-R group.4
UltraCAR-T®
UltraCAR-T is a multigenic autologous CAR-T platform that utilizes Precigen's advanced non-viral Sleeping Beauty system to simultaneously express an antigen-specific CAR to specifically target tumor cells, mbIL15 for enhanced in vivo expansion and persistence, and a kill switch to conditionally eliminate CAR-T cells for a potentially improved safety profile. Precigen has advanced the UltraCAR-T platform to address the inhibitory tumor microenvironment by incorporating a novel mechanism for intrinsic checkpoint blockade without the need for complex and expensive gene editing techniques. UltraCAR-T investigational therapies are manufactured via Precigen's overnight manufacturing process using the proprietary UltraPorator electroporation system at the medical center and administered to patients only one day following gene transfer. The overnight UltraCAR-T manufacturing process does not use viral vectors and does not require ex vivo activation and expansion of T cells, potentially addressing major limitations of current T cell therapies.
UltraPorator®
The UltraPorator system is an exclusive device and proprietary software solution for the scale-up of rapid and cost-effective manufacturing of UltraCAR-T therapies and potentially represents a major advancement over current electroporation devices by significantly reducing the processing time and contamination risk. The UltraPorator device is a high-throughput, semi-closed electroporation system for modifying T cells using Precigen's proprietary non-viral gene transfer technology. UltraPorator is being utilized for clinical manufacturing of Precigen's investigational UltraCAR-T therapies in compliance with current good manufacturing practices.
Trademarks
Precigen, UltraCAR-T, UltraPorator and Advancing Medicine with Precision are trademarks of Precigen and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure®, a healthcare innovation campus in New York City, today announced a partnership with Life Science Cares New York, Science In the City Inc. with sponsorship from New York Economic Development Corporation to launch an immersive educational program for New York City high school students interested in life sciences and biotechnology. The program will bring 50 students from New York City to the Cure campus to learn from scientists and business leaders through a panel event and interactive workshop session.
Life Science Cares, led by Executive Director Elizabeth Fassberg, activates the financial and human capital of the life sciences industry, and partners with nonprofits to disrupt the cycle of poverty and inequality in communities and neighborhoods. The company currently operates in five cities, including Boston, Philadelphia San Diego, the Bay Area, and most recently, New York City, which launched in November 2022.
"We are excited to partner with Life Science Cares. Roughly one in five children in New York City live below the poverty line, without meaningful exposure to STEM-focused career paths during formative high school years," said Seema Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Cure. "It is our responsibility as a community and industry to invest in building the next generation of scientific talent and workforce to ensure that young people, regardless of their socioeconomic status, have access to opportunities and resources."
"The life sciences and biotechnology industries are essential to the city's economic development," said New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President & CEO Andrew Kimball. "EDC's partnership with Life Science Cares New York will help ensure the diversification of these high wage, high growth sectors and provide the next generation of leaders equal opportunities in STEM careers throughout the five boroughs."
The program theme, "From an idea to the lab, on to the shelves of the pharmacy – How do you join the ecosystem?" aims to educate participating students on the many components of drug development and the life sciences industry, including academic research, commercial R&D, capital markets, legal and compliance, marketing, and more. The students will also have the opportunity to meet Cure resident company leaders, tour the Cure campus, and participate in a small group project.
The opening panel discussion with a Q&A session and activities will feature guest speakers:
- Matthew Alcalde, Director of People Operations, Humanity Health Inc.;
- Laurence Blumberg, M.D., Biotech Entrepreneur and Professor of 'Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences,' Weill Cornell Medical School;
- Ivo Lorenz, Head of Biologics, Deerfield Discovery and Development
- Matt Nelson, Ph.D., VP Genetics and Genomics, Deerfield
- Maria Luisa Pineda, Ph.D., CEO, Cofounder Envisagenics, Inc.;
- Kersten Small, Head of Preclinical and Translational Sciences, Selah Therapeutics;
- Lily Wound, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP
- Kyesha Ruffin, Founder and CEO, Science In The City Inc.
"Part of what makes Cure so special is the diversity we see across the teams and organizations that make up our campus, despite the fact that as an industry, only 14% of the life science workforce accounts for employees from diverse backgrounds," said Nolan Townsend, CEO at LEXEO Therapeutics and Board Chair, Life Science Cares New York. "The opportunity to promote equitable opportunities for future generations is even more special and can only benefit our healthcare ecosystem. The team at LEXEO Therapeutics looks forward to participating in this event and hope to inspire these young students to pursue a path in STEM."
ABOUT CURE®:
Located at 345 Park Avenue South in New York City, Cure is an innovation campus boasting laboratories, lecture, and office space, as well as technology and other amenities for innovators across the healthcare industry, including academic institutions and other nonprofits, to accelerate their novel work. For more information, please visit wewillcure.com.
ABOUT NYCEDC:
New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors with a focus on equity, build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy. To learn more about what we do, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
ABOUT LIFE SCIENCE CARES NEW YORK:
Life Science Cares leverages the power of the life science industry to solve one of our most intractable social issues—poverty. They currently operate in five locations that boast a critical mass of companies working in biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and research: Boston, Philadelphia, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and New York.
ABOUT SCIENCE IN THE CITY INC:
A New York based organization that aims to disrupt intergenerational poverty through STEM education and workforce development. The organization promotes science education and engagement through events, workshops and educational programs that make science more accessible and engaging.
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A pilots' union president has told Congress that Southwest Airlines' December meltdown happened because the airline grew too fast during the pandemic and didn't update critical technology, then botched the recovery including operating 500 empty flights while passengers were stranded over the holidays.
In prepared testimony for a Senate hearing Thursday, a top Southwest executive apologized again for the fiasco and said the airline is taking steps to avoid another breakdown, but he provided few new details about the breakdown.
The comments were contained in prepared testimony submitted to the Senate Commerce Committee, which took aim at Southwest as it began to probe disruptions that affect millions of air travelers every year.
“We know this won’t be the last snowstorm to hit this country. So let’s figure why Southwest’s operations collapsed and what needs to change so this never happens again on Southwest or any other airline," said the committee chair, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.
Southwest and other airlines were hit by a winter storm on Dec. 21, but Southwest failed to recover when other carriers did. It canceled nearly 17,000 flights over a 10-day stretch, causing customers — likely more than 2 million of them — to scramble for other flights or cancel their travel plans. The breakdown has cost the airline more than $1 billion.
Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson said in prepared remarks that Southwest drew up a plan for an expected winter storm, but it was worse than forecast. Southwest struggled with deicing equipment and jet bridges in Denver and Chicago, eventually canceling most flights at those airports, which rippled out nationwide.
By Dec. 24, as the storm moved east, Southwest's ability to reschedule crews was in tatters, and pilots and flight attendants were stranded just like the passengers. It took another week for the airline to recover.
Watterson said Southwest has updated crew software and increased the ratio of employees to planes, and the airline is confident it will do a better job if hit again with mass cancellations.
Casey Murray, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, said the debacle was avoidable. He said unions had warned company leaders about problems with crew scheduling — it broke down during a smaller crisis in October 2021 — but failed to make necessary improvements. When the storm hit, Southwest didn't know where employees were, he said.
Murray suggested that the company was more focused on growth — adding 18 new cities during the pandemic.
“Managers’ overconfidence in their planning and a systemic failure to provide modern tools to employees doomed SWA’s recovery before the first snowflake hit the ground,” he said.
Murray also criticized the Dallas-based airline for giving $8.8 million in stock options to seven senior executives last week. He pressed Congress to make Southwest give a deadline for fixing its crew scheduling and provide details around its pledge to invest more in technology.
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DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. (AP) — A flagger helping control traffic in a Maryland construction zone was hit by an SUV driven by a suspected drunken driver, police said.
Anne Arundel County police officers were called to a crash involving a pedestrian in Davidsonville around 10 p.m. Tuesday, police said in a news release.
The investigation found that a Jeep Grand Cherokee rear-ended a Honda Accord that had stopped at a flagger’s stop sign on Davidsonville Road and kept going, police said. When the Jeep reached the intersection with Kings Retreat Drive, the driver tried to turn and the Jeep hit a flagger there before hitting a sign, police said. The flagger, identified as Lizeth Guzman, 56, of Baltimore, was flown to a hospital, where police said she was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Jeep, who was not hurt, was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and charged with negligent manslaughter, criminally negligent manslaughter, DWI and several other offenses, police said.
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Which Barbie camper is best?
With a Barbie camper, your little one can send Barbie and friends off on an adventure from the comfort of your own home. With more camper styles than ever before, there are plenty of ways for Barbie to sit back, relax and enjoy the great outdoors — even if it’s all from your child’s bedroom floor. The Barbie Dream Camper Playset is worth checking out, as it comes with over 60 accessories and two cute pet figurines.
What to know before you buy a Barbie camper
Choosing a size
Barbie campers come in three general sizes. The largest is designed to fit all Barbie dolls, including 6- to 12-inch dolls and pet figurines. These campers are 11 to 20 inches tall and 20 to 50 inches long. Campers for 6-inch Chelsea dolls or pet figurines are about 7 to 10 inches long and 10 to 12 inches tall.
Rooms
Even the most compact camper has a well-defined area that uses every inch of space. Most Barbie campers come with two to six designated areas for specific activities. There’s usually a driving space up front that seats two dolls, a dining space in the middle and a kitchen or bathroom area at the rear. Some campers offer bunk bed sleeping arrangements, a fold-out shower or a pull-out splash pool.
Stickers
Your child can customize their Barbie camper with sticker decals. These stickers are heavily detailed with things like food, accessories, window scenes or shelving to make the camper seem cozy and more lived-in without getting too cluttered. The stickers are meant for outlined spaces and go on smoothly.
What to look for in a quality Barbie camper
Themed accessories
The accessories help bring realism to the camper and prompt engaging play. The camper should come with camping accessories like a tent, telescope, games, a campfire and marshmallows on sticks for roasting. It also needs practical accessories like chairs, tables, food and utensils. The more accessories it has, the more ways there are to play.
Bonus doll
A few of the 12-inch doll campers come with two pet figurines, but none of them come with dolls. The campers for 6-inch dolls or pets are more likely to come with extra dolls or pets. The Barbie Club Chelsea Camper Playset comes with one 6-inch doll and one pet figurine. The Just Play Barbie Pet Camper includes two 1.5-inch pet figurines.
Rooftop access
The roof offers extra space, which can go a long way. In addition to serving as the camper’s ceiling, it acts as an access point for rooftop parties or activities. Some campers feature a seating or sleeping area on the roof. Others take a more playful route with a slide that goes all the way to the ground.
How much you can expect to spend on Barbie camper
The camper costs $17 to $100, depending on its size and additional features. Ones that accommodate 12-inch dolls tend to be more expensive.
Barbie camper FAQ
Do you need to use a car to pull the Barbie camper?
A. Only the Barbie Club Chelsea Camper Playset needs to be pulled by a toy car, and that car comes with it. The rest of the campers have a driver’s spot up front. There’s usually seating for two 12-inch dolls to sit here.
Do the wheels work?
A. Yes, the wheels roll so the camper can move across flat surfaces. They’ll probably work better on hardwood, laminate or other smooth surfaces than something more textured like carpet.
Can you buy replacement stickers?
A. Unfortunately, sticker replacements are not sold separately. If a sticker decal gets damaged, you cannot replace it without replacing the entire camper.
How do you clean the camper?
A. You can spot-clean the plastic as needed with warm water on a paper towel or dish cloth. Do not submerge the camper in water, as this can ruin the stickers or damage accessories.
What’s the best Barbie camper to buy?
Top Barbie camper
What you need to know: This pink camper for 12-inch dolls is 31 inches tall, including a slide. It is 47 inches long and comes with over 60 accessories.
What you’ll love: There’s a sleeping area, kitchen, dining space, bathroom, pool and an extra-long slide. It comes with a fire pit and lots of accessories, including binoculars, a flashlight, food, blankets, furniture and two pet figurines with pet supplies.
What you should consider: Some of the accessories might get lost because they are so small.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Barbie camper for the money
Barbie Club Chelsea Camper Playset
What you need to know: This pink camper for 6-inch dolls is 7.25 inches tall and 12 inches long, and it comes with a blue car that pulls it along.
What you’ll love: The camper has a kitchen and a bunk bed area. The car has a trunk that opens, and it easily hooks up to the camper. It comes with one 6-inch Chelsea doll and 10 accessories, including furniture, a fire pit, snacks and a pet dog figurine. There’s even a little dog door built into the camper door.
What you should consider: A 12-inch Barbie doll won’t fit inside. The wheels aren’t the best.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This light pink camper for 12-inch dolls is 16 inches tall and 32 inches long, and it comes with over 30 accessories.
What you’ll love: The back expands and the side pops out for extra space. There’s a kitchen, bathroom, closet, two hammocks, a fire pit and a pool that comes with a small slide. Appliances, furniture, food and utensils are also included.
What you should consider: It’s not the most durable camper, and the hammocks don’t always stay up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Family turns “Our Farm” into pumpkin patch and theme park for the masses
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It’s that time of year again.
The air is crisp. The leaves on the trees are changing color. The calendar is about to flip to October, and Halloween is just around the corner.
It’s a perfect time to take in a pumpkin patch.
And the other fun things to do at “Our Farm, SD” just outside of Parker — a literal mom-and-pop business — will have you “going out of your gourd.”
For one thing, you get to bring home a free pumpkin gourd. But you can also launch them at trash can targets in a pumpkin patch version of a target range.
But it also has a petting zoo — not just some animals you look at from afar — a slide mountain, hay bale mountain, corn maze, corn pit, pedal track, zip lines, “duck races” and an obstacle course.
And, oh, yeah, pumpkins.
Lane Mellegaard grew up on the farm but hasn’t lived there in 20 years. He resides in Sioux Falls for 20 his wife Brooke and three young children.
His mother still lives on the property, which had been a weekend playground for the kids when they visited grandma.
A few years ago, it started becoming a bit of a gold mine for daughters Meile (11) and Berklie (9) and son Kase (7).
”My kids and I have been raising pumpkins since they were little, and we used to bring them into Sioux Falls,” Lane said. “Every year in the back of my truck, we’d load up a thousand pumpkins. We’d sell them in our yard to friends and family off of Facebook, and it just got bigger and bigger every year.
The first year, the kids bought their first dog with the profits. In recent years, it has paid for their traveling and gear expenses in club sports they play, like football, volleyball, baseball, and softball.
The Mellegaards could have sold “thousands more” pumpkins last year, according to Lane.
So, he decided to do something he and Brooke had been contemplating for years — turn their family farm into a public pumpkin patch and “theme park.”
“I didn’t think they would do it,” their Meile said.
But this year, they took the plunge. While Brooke remained a first grade teacher in Sioux Falls, Lane quit his job fixing cars to make this a full-time family farm affair.
They planted 10,000 pumpkins, and the children gave him suggestions for most of the added amenities for people of all ages to enjoy, especially children. Lane has been hard at work buying all the supplies for the “theme park” stuff, which has been taxing. Literally.
“It’s 2022,” Lane said with a wry smile and headshake when explaining the patience he’s needed to wait for products to come in.
”My kids are the biggest inspiration for all this, for me to do this, for me to spend more time with them,” Lane said. “To teach them how to grow pumpkins, to raise animals, to build stuff.”
Lane’s father, who died 16 years ago at age 51, wanted Lane to learn the same things growing up on the farm.
Making a living off the labor on the land (beyond the corn and soybeans the acreage is situated) has now become Lane’s life work, and he wants to add “giving back to the community” to what he wants his kids to learn.
And how does Meile, the oldest of the bunch, feel about directing the petting zoo for over 12 hours a week, on the weekends, and sharing her wonderland with kids from all over the Sioux Falls area and beyond?
”I like it,” Meile said without hesitation. “Kids can come out here and have fun and experience things that they haven’t had to before. People like to play with animals. Everyone’s so happy when they leave, and they don’t want to leave.”
Lane said he does not consider his new job “work.”
”It’s a better joy than any other job you could actually have,” Lane said, mainly because he gets to share it with his family.
“They’re pretty special.”
Our Farm is open Friday thru Sunday from Noon to 6. Admission is $5 dollars for adults and $10 for kids, a relatively affordable rate, which Lane said has worked, as he’s seen plenty of repeat customers.
Check out its Facebook page.
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(KRON) – Frontier Airlines is facing some criticism over a policy that pays gate agents a bonus for catching oversize bags, and it’s getting attention on social media.
A source familiar with the situation tells Nexstar’s KRON that if the policy is being used to charge customers without cause, the airline could be breaking the law.
Flying a budget airline can have its advantages if you need the most affordable ticket or want to get somewhere last-minute for a low price. However, when the “hidden” fees start piling on, you may find yourself with a much bigger bill than you anticipated.
Customers flying on Frontier Airlines have brought their complaints about one such fee to TikTok, and the videos are going viral. One user shows how she and another customer’s personal bags both fit easily into the personal carry-on baggage checker at the departure gate. However, she and the other passenger were required to pay a $99 personal item fee when the gate agents said the bags were too big.
The user explains in later videos that she and the other traveler were denied boarding after filming their bags fitting into the baggage measurer. She said both had already paid the personal item fee when they were then denied entry onto the plane. Frontier’s baggage fees fluctuate depending on when you pay, with a fee booked online over 24 hours before the flight nearly half the cost of a fee paid at the departure gate.
When KRON reached out to Frontier Airlines for comment on these complaints, the media team said that the “carry-on bag size requirement” the airline had established was not “consistently applied” to all customers. The airline says this was unfair to the “majority” of customers who do pay for carry-on bags in advance.
Some commenters on the viral videos pointed out that Frontier Airlines has rolled out a new policy that reportedly pays gate agents a $10 bonus for each bag they can charge for at the gate. When asked about the bonus, a Frontier representative said it is only meant to “incentivize” their team members “to ensure compliance with the bag size requirements to ensure all customers are treated fairly, including the majority who comply with the rules.”
DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection is the main investigator of baggage complaints in regard to airlines. This agency provides a detailed dashboard for flyers to understand their rights when traveling with airlines.
An incentive program where agents can earn bonuses for flagging oversize bags doesn’t violate the law. However, if that incentive program ultimately causes agents to improperly classify a bag as oversized in order to charge an additional fee without cause, that would be a violation of the law, a source told KRON.
The DOT also lays out what consumers can expect from airlines that “involuntarily bump” them from a flight. The DOT website states that the first step is to file a complaint with the airline. If that does not resolve the issue, the customer can then file a complaint with DOT.
Frontier Airlines provided the following statement to KRON on the viral videos:
“Customers are clearly informed about our bag size rules during the booking process and are reminded prior to check-in and again during the check-in process. Signage at our ticket counters and gates also provide reminders. Bags can be purchased at any point prior to boarding at reduced cost.
As customers are boarding, those with personal items that may be oversized are asked to place their bags in the sizer. Bags must fit completely in the sizer without sticking out. It is also important to note that each customer is allowed only one personal item. Customers who wish to bring a second bag onboard, even if it is of a personal item size, need to purchase a carry-on bag.
We have on a number of occasions investigated specific claims by customers who say they were unfairly charged for a bag at the gate and typically find there is more to the story. All complaints are taken seriously and consumers are encouraged to contact our Customer Care team with any concerns.”
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ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Roswell officials say the city's UFO Festival had an economic impact of more than $2 million.
The Roswell Daily Record reports the Roswell City Council's finance committee looked earlier this month at an economic report for the event.
It indicated more than 40,000 visitors came to the four-day festival, which ran June 30-July 3.
The cost for the city to mount it was more than $200,000. Officials applauded the results as a “10 to 1 return on your money.”
Staff who put together the report reviewed gross receipts taxes, occupancy or lodgers' tax, ticket sales and other factors. They also analyzed data from trash collection to estimate the number of visitors.
This year's festival marked the 75th anniversary of the alleged Roswell Incident. Something crashed at what was then the J.B. Foster ranch in 1947, with the U.S. Army announcing it had recovered a “flying disc” but later saying the debris was merely the remnants of a high-altitude weather balloon.
Speculation about extraterrestrials and government cover-ups has existed ever since, inspiring books, movies and TV shows.
The milestone anniversary brought various businesses and groups together to organize 34 events for the UFO Festival.
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Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the 2023 season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses while Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut on “Monday Night Football” against the Buffalo Bills.
Coming off their second championship in four seasons, the Chiefs will host the Lions on Sept. 7 on “Thursday Night Football.” The Lions finished 9-8 last season after a 1-6 start and knocked Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs with a 20-16 victory at Lambeau Field in the final regular-season game.
Mahomes, the two-time NFL MVP, led the Chiefs to a 38-35 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.
Fans will get their first look at Rodgers in his new green-and-white No. 8 Jets jersey when New York hosts Josh Allen and the Bills in an AFC East matchup on Sept. 11, according to early details released Thursday on this year’s NFL schedule.
The NFL will release the full schedule on Thursday night.
Other games revealed Thursday include a rematch of the NFC championship game in Week 13. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 3. The Eagles knocked quarterback Brock Purdy out of the conference title game on their way to a dominant 31-7 win. Purdy had elbow surgery in the offseason but should be ready by the time the teams meet again.
Mahomes and the Chiefs will host AFC West rival Las Vegas in the early game on Christmas Day and the Dallas Cowboys will visit San Francisco on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 5.
The New England Patriots also announced seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will be honored at the team’s home opener. Brady, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, retired in February after spending the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
On Wednesday, the NFL announced that Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London.
The Jaguars will host the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and visit the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8. The Jaguars were set to play two designated home games in London in 2020 but the pandemic canceled those plans.
The NFL also announced dates for three other international games. The Tennessee Titans will host the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 15. The Chiefs will host the Miami Dolphins in Germany at Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium on Nov. 5. The New England Patriots will host the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 12, also in Frankfurt.
The league also revealed Wednesday that Rodgers and the Jets will host the Dolphins in the first Black Friday game on Nov. 24. The Eagles will host the New York Giants on Christmas Day and the Chiefs will host Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of the AFC championship game in Week 17.
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MANCHESTER, England — The Ukrainian flag Oleksandr Zinchenko used to wipe away the tears also inspired Manchester City’s Premier League title winner.
“It’s unforgettable emotions for me, for all the Ukrainians who at the moment are starving,” Zinchenko said after Sunday’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa sealed the title. “They are surviving in my country because of Russian aggression. I’m so proud to be Ukrainian, and I would love to one day bring this title to Ukraine, for all Ukrainian people, because they deserve it.”
More than 6 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the war on Feb. 24, according to the United Nations refugee agency. Zinchenko has raised money for the refugees and used social media to highlight Russian atrocities.
“At some point, especially in the beginning, I didn’t think too much about football because it is impossible to live with what is happening in my country,” Zinchenko said. “But with all the support which I had during this period, we did it.”
Zinchenko played a pivotal role on the field in securing the victory over Villa that ensured the team held off Liverpool’s challenge by one point, giving him and City a fourth title in five seasons.
The left back came on at halftime to replace struggling 37-year-old captain Fernandinho when their team was trailing 1-0 and he set up Rodri for the goal that tied the season finale at 2-2 before Ilkay Gündogan grabbed City’s third goal in a five-minute spell.
Buoyed by the support of his nation and City fans, Zinchenko’s mission after the Premier League title celebrations is trying to qualify Ukraine for the World Cup.
“I want to die for these people, for all this support,” he said, “because what people gave me, what they have done for me during all this period, the toughest period of my life, I am so appreciative and I will never forget this. Never in my life.”
The climax to World Cup qualifying for Ukraine was delayed by the start of the war. Ukraine plays Scotland in the semifinal playoffs on June 1 with the winner facing Wales in Cardiff on June 5 for Europe’s final place in Qatar.
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"Queer Sex Ed" pairs noted sex educators with LGBTQ+ young people for frank, honest discussions on critical sexual health topics missing from most school curriculums.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the It Gets Better Project is announcing the release of the new digital content series Queer Sex Ed, a five-part, longform video series highlighting important conversations about sexual health that are not taking place in schools due to restrictive sex education policies, and are frequently suppressed by social media platforms and search engines. With medically-accurate, age appropriate sex education only mandatory in 17 states across the U.S., Queer Sex Ed provides sex education to queer youth throughout the country who lack access to this necessary and potentially life-saving information.
Queer Sex Ed features real people having candid conversations about the often embarrassing and misleading sex-ed misconceptions they had as kids, their real life experiences and learnings as sexually-active adults, and discussions with professional sex educators who provide context to the topics being discussed. The sex educators featured within the series are Dr. Lexx Brown-James, a PhD level sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist who operates The Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, LLC., and Melina Gaze, a sexuality educator, performer, and Co-Founder and Director of Vulgar.mx, a Spanish language sexuality education group focused on pleasure and social justice.
"This new series is a bold and intimate look into how folks within our community first learned about sex and dives into conversations that we normally have amongst our friend groups in private," said Eboni Munn, It Gets Better Project's Director, Brand Marketing, Content & Creative. "What makes Queer Sex Ed so special is that it provides an in-depth look into the conversations happening in our living rooms or at our kitchen tables with close friends and it leaves takeways for our viewers to ask questions and/or reignite conversations within their own circles."
"Queerness is painstakingly missing from curricula in schools. Projects like It Gets Better Queer Sex Ed look to stand in the gap," said Dr. Lexx. "Queer Sex Ed brings together friends of various social groups, body sizes, identities and relationship statuses to have conversations about navigating life. I worked alongside another sexuality professional, Melina Gaze, to help frame the conversation by adding facts, discerning when something is fiction and supporting the queer narrative from mental health and global perspectives."
To further amplify the series, the It Gets Better Project has partnered with Gen-Z focused LGBTQ media outlet INTO (Q Digital) and queer social network Hornet. The series will be published on itgetsbetter.org and the It Gets Better Project's YouTube channel with additional content promoting the series available on the It Gets Better Project's TikTok and Instagram. As with all of the It Gets Better Project's original series, Queer Sex Ed will be accompanied by a free for download EDUGuide companion to better allow educators to present the series wherever learning takes place.
"In today's political climate, it's hard enough for queer and trans teens and young adults to find the education they need," said INTO Editor Henry Giardina. "The It Gets Better Project is helping the next generation of activists become and stay informed about their own health, needs, and histories."
Further information about Queer Sex Ed and the It Gets Better Project's work is available at www.itgetsbetter.org.
Launched in 2010 as the result of one of the most successful viral video campaigns in YouTube's history, the It Gets Better Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that strives to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. The It Gets Better Project provides critical support and hope to LGBTQ+ youth around the world by leveraging the power of media to reach millions of people each year. Its origins in storytelling and media have expanded to include It Gets Better EDU, which exists to ensure educators and student leaders have access to It Gets Better series plus easy-to-use resources, information, and more wherever learning takes place, and It Gets Better Global, our Global Affiliate Network which can be found in 19 countries and in eight different languages.
The It Gets Better Project received the 2012 Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and has been highlighted in a wide range of films and television programs, including a Saturday Night Live sketch in February, 2021. The project has garnered support from President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with numerous celebrities, including Kelly Clarkson, Gabrielle Union, Zachary Quinto, Mj Rodriguez, Josie Totah, and Gigi Gorgeous. More than 760,000 people have taken the It Gets Better pledge to share messages of hope and to speak up against intolerance.
Connect with the It Gets Better Project at www.itgetsbetter.org and join the conversation on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @ItGetsBetter; Facebook.com/ItGetsBetterProject; and YouTube.com/ItGetsBetterProject.
INTO is a space for the queer community to talk openly about our lives, passions, struggles, and ideas celebrating thinkers, fighters, new voices, and the unapologetic authenticity of Gen Z. More info at INTO.com.
Hornet is where queer life happens — anytime, anywhere. For over 35 million users, Hornet is the community home base for enjoying the entire spectrum of queer life and friendships: casual meetups and lifelong relationships, political advocacy and personal expression, mental support and intellectual chat. Hornet's wide range of features from video to chat make it easy — and safe — for LGBTQ+ people to share our experiences with a community that understands and validates our lives. More info at hornet.com
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The city of Izium, Ukraine, was occupied by Russia in early March and became their hub of operations in the region. It was liberated just last week. Residents describe surviving months of occupation.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow Tuesday, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments.
Russian and Turkish foreign ministries issued terse readouts, saying the diplomats have discussed preparations for a planned meeting of the four countries foreign ministers. Moscow described the consultations as “frank and direct,” and Ankara said they were held in a “transparent and clear manner,” while offering no details.
The four-way talks in Moscow were held as U.N.-mediated negotiations aimed at reaching a political solution to the conflict in Syria have stalled.
Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. While the bulk of the Russian military has been busy fighting in Ukraine, Moscow has maintained its military foothold in Syria and kept warplanes and troops at its bases there.
The Kremlin has also made persistent efforts to help Syria rebuild fractured ties with other countries in the region, including neighboring Turkey, which has backed armed opposition to Assad throughout the 12-year conflict. In December, Moscow hosted a surprise meeting of the Turkish and Syrian defense ministers, the first such encounter since Syria’s uprising-turned-civil-war began in 2011.
Ayman Sousan, Syria’s deputy foreign minister who attended the talks in Moscow, thanked Russia and Iran for their help in “confronting terrorism” in remarks carried by the state news agency SANA. Sousan blasted other countries that “took advantage of the situation created by this war to illegally send their forces to Syria” and supported “terrorist groups.”
Turkey has backed armed opposition groups in Syria that have sought to overthrow Assad’s government during the civil war, which has killed nearly 500,000 people and displaced half of the country’s prewar population. Turkey de facto controls large swathes of northwestern Syria, and Sousan emphasized that the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syrian territory is a prerequisite for a normalization of ties.
But even as Turkey has supported Syrian opposition fighters in the north, Ankara and Damascus are equally dismayed over the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria’s northeast. Turkey-backed opposition fighters have clashed with the SDF in the past, accusing them of being an arm of Turkey’s outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK. The PKK has for decades waged an insurgency within Turkey against the government in Ankara.
Assad’s government has cast the SDF as a secessionist force that has been pilfering the country’s wealth while controlling Syria’s major oil fields.
The efforts toward a Turkish-Syrian reconciliation come as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who faces presidential and parliamentary elections in May, is under intense pressure at home to send Syrian refugees back amid a steep economic downturn and an increasing anti-refugee sentiment.
The reconciliation efforts between Syria and Turkey topped the agenda for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s talks with Assad when he visited Moscow last month.
After the catastrophic earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey in February, international sympathy appeared to have sped up the regional rapprochement. Some have called for dialogue with Syria and for bringing the country back to the 22-member Arab League more than a decade after its membership was suspended over the crackdown in the early months of the uprising that turned into war and has killed nearly half a million people.
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CHICAGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm is commemorating Pride Month with a virtual event featuring Professor Alexander Chen, founding director of the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic at Harvard Law School, who will discuss the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and upcoming court cases that could impact the LGBTQ+ community.
"In the shadow of legislative actions across the country aimed at diminishing the rights of LGBTQ+ persons, this month marks a time for acknowledging the hard work that must continue to support the LGBTQ+ community and protect individual rights," said Brandon D. Hadley, co-chair of Katten's LGBTQ+ Coalition. "Through education and allyship at Katten, we strive to appreciate our differences and foster an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone."
Katten's Pride Month culminates with this week's event moderated by Financial Markets and Funds partner Richard Marshall and featuring Chen, as part of Katten's Perspectives Speaker Series. Chen's work has focused on expanding the rights of LGBTQ+ people through impact litigation and policy advocacy. He also teaches courses at Harvard Law on Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and the Law. Previously, Chen worked at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, co-drafted a bill that made California the first state to mandate access to gender-affirming care for trans foster youth, and co-founded the National Trans Bar Association.
Each week during Pride Month, Katten's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team has highlighted a different topic illuminating past and present challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community, including information regarding the origins of Pride Month, terminology commonly used in the LGBTQ+ community and best practices for sharing pronouns.
Throughout the year, Katten supports the LGBTQ+ community in a number of ways, such as through the pro bono work of attorneys representing LGBTQ+ individuals as well as charitable contributions to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Foundation and LeGaL Foundation, which provides legal services to the LGBTQ+ community. The firm also sponsors the annual Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the country, and hosts a biennial LGBTQ+ retreat for its attorneys participating at the conference.
Katten was named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality when the firm received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and annual report measuring corporate policies and practices addressing LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. For more information, visit katten.com.
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HONG KONG — Rescue teams searching for missing crew members from a Chinese engineering ship that sank over the weekend saved a fourth person on Monday and recovered 12 bodies, Chinese maritime authorities said.
Officials said the crew member rescued by a Chinese navy ship on Monday was in stable condition. Three other members of the 30-person crew were rescued on Saturday.
The bodies were found about 50 nautical miles (90 kilometers) southwest of the area in which the vessel Fujing 001 sank, authorities in the southeastern province of Guangdong said. Officials were attempting to identify the bodies.
The search for the remaining crew members was continuing.
The China-registered floating crane was involved in building several offshore wind farms. It had been sheltering from tropical storm Chaba, but dragged its anchor and the anchor chain then broke, maritime authorities said.
The vessel then snapped into two and sank Saturday during the storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers (68 miles) an hour and was upgraded to a typhoon before making landfall in Guangdong.
The ship sank about 300 kilometers (180 miles) southwest of Hong Kong. Authorities said the vessel was close to the center of the storm, making rescue operations difficult.
Hong Kong sent two fixed-wing aircraft and four helicopters on Saturday for the rescue effort. The search continued Monday, though Hong Kong authorities said the chances of rescuing the remaining crew members alive were slim.
Elsewhere in China, eight people sheltering from a rainstorm in Shijiazhuang, the capital of the northern province of Hebei, were killed Saturday when a decorative building structure fell from about 12 meters (40 feet), the official Xinhua New Agency said. Another person who was also hit by the structure was hospitalized in stable condition, it said.
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Iga Swiatek vs. Karolina Muchova: Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch | French Open
Published: Jun. 9, 2023 at 8:29 AM MST|Updated: 43 minutes ago
The finals at the French Open is scheduled for Saturday, with Karolina Muchova, the No. 43-ranked player, and Iga Swiatek, the No. 1-ranked player, competing for the championship.
You can watch NBC to see Swiatek try to hold off Muchova.
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Iga Swiatek vs. Karolina Muchova Date and TV Info
- Round: Final
- Date: Saturday, June 10
- TV Channel: NBC (Watch on Fubo)
- Court Surface: Clay
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Swiatek vs. Muchova Matchup Info
- In the semifinals on Thursday, Swiatek took down Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 7-6.
- Swiatek was defeated in the quarterfinal of her last tournament (the Internazionali BNL d'Italia) 6-2, 6-7, 2-2 (retired) by No. 6-ranked Elena Rybakina on May 17.
- Muchova won 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 versus Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals on Thursday.
- In the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Muchova's last tournament, she squared off against No. 35-ranked Paula Badosa in the round of 16 on May 16 and lost 4-6, 7-6, 2-6.
- Swiatek and Muchova haven't played each other in the last five years.
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PHILADELPHIA -- You’ve probably heard a coach say he wants to see how his team will react when it gets punched in the mouth.
Well, to get to 4-0 Sunday, as the NFL’s lone remaining unbeaten team, the Eagles had to react to getting punched in the mouth, shouldered in the spleen and kicked in the you-know-whats.
Ex-Eagles coach Doug Pederson and the Jacksonville Jaguars blazed to a 14-0 lead that had the home crowd booing at the end of the first quarter.
The Eagles, missing nickel corner Avonte Maddox and reliable backup running back Boston Scott going into the game, lost Pro Bowl corner Darius Slay (forearm) and left tackle Jordan Mailata (shoulder) almost before the echoes of the final notes of the national anthem faded.
This and the pelting, cold rain, augmented by sporadic 30-mph wind gusts swirling down from Center City, left the Eagles in chaos for a good while. Jalen Hurts made his first bad mistake of the season, throwing late and soft over the middle, causing a pick-six and a 7-0 Jags lead.
Then Jacksonville drove 80 yards in eight plays, Jamal Agnew making the first of his two touchdown catches against a depleted Eagles secondary.
But the Eagles have been magic in the second quarter this season, and they were again, scoring three touchdowns, taking a 20-14 halftime lead. Jack Driscoll filled in for Mailata and did his usual workmanlike job, the Eagles piling up 112 first-half rushing yards on 25 carries. Driscoll wasn’t often exposed in pass protection against the dangerous Jacksonville rush.
Even if the now-2-2 Jaguars were well-coached, and extremely physical, they weren’t really ready to go toe-to-toe with the Eagles, on either line, even after the Eagles lost another starter, right guard Isaac Seumalo, to a fourth-quarter ankle injury.
Quick observations:
1. The Eagles scored their first fourth-quarter points of the season when Jake Elliott banged home a 28-yard field goal. Elliott had hit from 43 earlier in the drive, but was submarined by Tyson Campbell, the personal foul giving the Eagles a first down.
2. This sudden cascade of injuries didn’t kill the Eagles Sunday, but we don’t know how serious they are, and the effect they could have next week at Arizona, or really anywhere down the line. Slay and Mialata would be among my most important half-dozen Eagles. Missing two starters on the o-line and two in the secondary is less than optimal.
3. Sympathy for the fans, who huddled in their seats wondering how the weather went from extended August to early raw Thanksgiving in the space of a week or so.
4. T.J. Edwards is good.
5. Pederson is building a culture in Jacksonville, but Trevor Lawrence is still a bit of a project. Eleven of 23 with a pick and four lost fumbles in the rain. Yikes. Doug probably thought he was done coaching Carson Wentz.
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Les Bowen is a freelance columnist who covers the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL for NJ Advance Media.
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – A lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Tops Friendly Markets on Military Road in Niagara Falls, the New York Lottery announced Tuesday.
There were three third-prize winners in Monday’s Powerball drawing, the Lottery said, each landing four matching numbers and the Powerball to win $50,000.
Monday’s winning numbers were 8-33-55-59-62 and the Powerball was 18. Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery app.
Monday’s other third-prize-winning tickets were sold in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
There was no jackpot winner Monday. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is estimated to be up to $370 million.
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WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) _ American Woodmark Corp. (AMWD) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $14.5 million.
The Winchester, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 87 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.38 per share.
The cabinet maker posted revenue of $501.7 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $29.7 million, or $1.79 per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $1.86 billion.
American Woodmark shares have declined 21% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 45% in the last 12 months.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE
IN RE THE ESTATE OF MARIVENE I. McNEIL, DECEASED.
The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statue of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing an original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: 06/17/2022
Co-Personal Representatives:
Deanna M. Page and Jamie L. Duncan
Attorney for the Personal Representative:
J. ALECE COX
Address for Mailing or Service:
COUNSELL, MURPHY & COX, P.S.
8849 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98444
COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: Pierce County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-01316-1
Dated this 13rd day of June, 2022.
COUNSELL, MURPHY & COX, P.S.
/s/ J. ALECE COX, WSBA #13460
Of Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives
IDX-956837
June 17, 24, July 1, 2022
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It's dusk in central Bangladesh, in a community within the district of Faridpur. A 50-year-old man sits outside his home beside a rice paddy. His name is Khokon. A fiery beard, dyed a bright orange, rings his chin.
He says the procession of disease and death all started in the spring of 2004. "So the first one was the mother-in-law of my elder brother. She was really sick," Khokon says. "She had been sick for some time. Then she died. We took her to the grave. Then my father got sick."
Khokon stares off into the distance as he explains that his father was a spiritual leader in the community. When he became ill, many came to pay their respects and offer their prayers. "Just 12 days after, my father died," he says. "Suddenly, he was no more."
Many of his visitors also got sick. One person traveled to an adjacent village, where four more people fell ill. "It was not understood what was happening," says Mahmudur Rahman, who worked for the Bangladeshi government around that time as director of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research. "Some people who were transporting the patients to the hospital were also getting sick."
Sick often meant encephalitis — a swelling of the brain. Epidemiologist Emily Gurley led an on-site outbreak investigation back then and is now based at Johns Hopkins University. She says, "The signs and symptoms of encephalitis are fever, headache, but often altered mental status or coma." Disorientation and seizures were common. "But many of these patients also had respiratory disease," Gurley adds, which often led to coughing, vomiting and difficulty breathing.
The virus appeared to be spreading through respiratory droplets and saliva. And the sicker people got, the more infectious they became.
For Khokon and his wife, Anwara, the nightmare continued for weeks as they watched relative after relative get sick, suffer and die. Khokon's older brother, his sister, two uncles, his aunt, his nephew and his mom and dad ... all dead. It was numbing. "In Bangla, they say 'it is a bad wind' or 'an act of God,'" explains Rahman.
An aerial view of Faridpur, the district that's witnessed the most Nipah outbreaks in all of Bangladesh.
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Anwara says, "When people started dying out of the virus, people were very afraid. No one came here! Nobody, not even a dog came to this house."
And then, the two of them came down with the virus. (Because the disease carries such a stigma, we are using only their first names.) "I actually have no recollection of that time," says Khokon. "I don't even remember who carried me to the hospital or who carried me to the bed. I was in no shape to remember anything. Me and my wife were unconscious. People couldn't say if we were dead or alive."
In addition, Khokon says those caring for them "said that we had high fever, very high fever." Anwara says a neighbor told her, "Like whenever they were touching us, it was like touching fire."
Somehow, they survived. "It was a miracle," says Khokon.
This outbreak, says Rahman, made something brutally evident. The as yet unidentified virus was "obviously showing that we are unable to control it, and it is spreading," he says, from person to person. "That is the clear message."
And with a kill rate of roughly 70%, what virus could be that deadly? At the time, Gurley says, "We didn't know! I was just looking at the data to see what do we think is going on here?"
Gurley wondered, could it be SARS — a coronavirus that infected some 8,000, mainly in China and Hong Kong, from 2002 to 2004?
Or perhaps another, and even more disturbing possibility — could it be a rare, poorly understood virus called Nipah?
"Nipah is terrifying, unusually terrifying," says Dr. Stephen Luby, currently a professor of medicine at Stanford University, who was in charge of the outbreak investigation for eight years at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b). He says it's terrifying, in part, because the virus is so deadly in people. Also, the outbreaks are tightly clustered. "And so the people who are sick know each other," he says. "And because of this, it is a clear community crisis."
In addition, part of what makes Nipah so worrisome is that its history offers evidence that it might, under the right conditions, launch a pandemic. It had first shown up in Malaysia and Singapore in the late '90s. Around that time, Malaysia had started farming pork at an industrial scale — huge numbers of pigs wedged into cramped conditions. When the pigs got Nipah from local fruit bats, the virus spread easily. And then, pig farmers caught it as well.
But in Bangladesh, things were different. "There were a few pigs being raised in this village," says Gurley. "None of them had been sick. And none of the cases had had any contact with these pigs. Pretty clearly," she says, pigs didn't seem to be behind these Nipah outbreaks.
A puzzle to solve: How does the virus spill from bats into humans?
A few weeks later, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta sent an email to Gurley and her colleagues confirming the deadly virus to be Nipah. So they wondered: Just how was the virus spilling over from bats into humans? This was the puzzle that needed solving for two reasons. First, to prevent more people from getting sick. And second, to rein the virus in.
"So what we did is walk through the village and thought about all the possible ways people could come into contact with bats or bat secretions, bat urine, bat saliva," says Gurley.
They thought that maybe it came from climbing trees where the bats had fed or roosted. Or eating fruit off the ground that bats had already taken a bite out of. They considered a much beloved local delicacy: the sap traditionally harvested from date palm trees. "And we thought, 'Well, this would be a great way to have contact with bat secretions because I'm sure the bats love the sap and so do people,'" says Gurley.
The urgency to figure out the connection between bats and humans continued to mount, as Nipah flared again the following year. The investigators came to realize there had also been earlier outbreaks — in 2001 and 2003. Bangladesh decided to set up its own Nipah surveillance system.
Finally, a link emerged, but the researchers needed more evidence. In 2007, they got their chance with yet another outbreak, this time in Thakurgaon in northwest Bangladesh. Of the seven people who contracted Nipah, three were dead. People were again in a panic.
Rebeca Sultana, an anthropologist with the icddr,b, remembers a call to join the investigation team. "Our colleague called me and asked, 'Rebeca, would you like to go? Are you ready?' I said, 'Yes, I am ready to go there.'"
The next morning, Sultana drove with the team from Dhaka to Thakurgaon. Once she arrived in the village, she went straight to the home of patient zero. "I tried to talk to the elder sister-in-law of the guy who died," she says, "and she was so upset and she just ran and came to me, and hugged me and started crying."
Getting that close to her scared Sultana. As Syed Moinuddin Satter, who leads the Emerging Pathogen research group at icddr,b, says, doing this work is like putting "your soul in your hand. You don't know what is waiting for you in the field."
But Sultana's heart went out to the woman. And she hugged her back. She said to her, "Please don't worry. We're here." She explained that although they didn't know for sure what had caused her relatives to fall ill, "we are here to understand why this happened" by listening openly to the people who had witnessed Nipah firsthand.
(At the research center icddr,b, anthropologists are routinely asked to join these kinds of outbreak investigations when trying to piece together routes of transmission. Their job, in Sultana's words, is "to learn from the community." As Sultana's colleague, Shahana Parveen, says, "Our role as anthropologists, when we get into the community, first we give them space to listen to them — their anger, their stress. But we didn't respond, 'OK, this is not right, or this is wrong.'")
After Sultana finished her preliminary interviews, she then asked the community to meet her in the town market to help draw a map of the village. About two dozen people showed up. "I don't do anything," she explains. "I just ask questions. And then they draw it."
Using sticks in the dirt, the residents roughed out houses, roads, bat roosts. The shape of the outbreak gradually emerged. Soon, the villagers began sketching in date palm trees.
"This is the first time the people informed me," Sultana says, of multiple date palm trees and "a sap harvester in this community."
She hadn't seen the date palm trees on the drive in. But staring back at her from the dirt was the possible link between how the fruit bats had passed Nipah into this community. In particular, when the bats drank the sap, the researchers suspected that Nipah could have moved from their saliva or urine into the sap stream, contaminating the sweet liquid. So someone who drank that sap would be in danger of becoming infected.
Sultana and her colleagues tracked down the sap harvester. And he led them to some friends of the guy who was patient zero for this outbreak.
"They said 'we all used to drink raw sap in the morning,'" she says. This was Sultana's aha moment — that patient zero had drunk raw sap before falling ill. She says this helped the researchers trace a line between the bats, the sap and the outbreaks. "It's a long journey," she admits. This journey included work over the next few years where researchers took infrared cameras and caught the bats (among other creatures, including rats, bugs and owls) at night drinking from the same stream of sap that people were harvesting.
Eventually, the government had enough evidence to launch a campaign against the drinking of raw sap. However, it was a lot to ask people to set aside something that had been a cultural practice for hundreds of years. So despite the warnings, people continued to drink the sap.
Ausraful Islam, a veterinarian and infectious disease specialist at the icddr,b, explains that the consumption of raw date palm sap "is not something you can control. You cannot send police to every house, every village to stop them drinking it. It is not possible."
Sultana and her team developed an alternative messaging campaign to promote "safe sap." They helped produce a couple of TV docudramas in which the actors explain how to collect the sap safely — by putting a protective skirt (called a "bana") around the part of the tree with the tap, which keeps the bats out. But people don't always do it. So not every tree is protected. And the spillovers of Nipah virus from bats to people have continued.
Two tricks are the key to Nipah's persistence
It has been 20 years since the harrowing, practically yearly outbreaks started rocking Bangladesh, claiming more than 200 lives to date. And still there's no treatment for Nipah. There's no vaccine. It remains on the World Health Organization's list of viruses with pandemic potential. That's because it has two main tricks.
First, it can jump between species. "We've shown cattle, goats, pigs, cats, dogs can all get infected with Nipah and have been infected with Nipah in Bangladesh," says Gurley. "We don't know how." Perhaps, she says, it's through sap or dropped fruit. Or for pigs and carnivores, it may be through scavenging bat carcasses or placentas. "We're starting a new study to try to figure this out," Gurley says.
The second trick is that Nipah spreads from person to person. So far, Nipah doesn't do a particularly good job of that because the virus tends to kill its host. That means that despite these nearly yearly outbreaks in Bangladesh (with a larger one every four or five years), each has fizzled relatively fast. But each time Nipah makes that leap from bat to person, it gets another chance to find the right combination of mutations to become more transmissible, which could propel it into the realm of a deadly pandemic.
"If we want to contain the virus," says Islam, "we have to understand the virus."
That's why, at 3 a.m. on a cold December morning, Islam stops at the edge of a forest and looks up into the sky, some four stories above the ground, where a 70-foot net stretches between two mahogany trees. He's out here early "because the bats will start coming back from foraging after 3, so this is the best time to catch them," he says.
Early December marks the beginning of what's notoriously known as Nipah season: the four months when the virus is most likely to show up in people. This is when the date palm sap is flowing.
Every month, Islam brings a team out near Faridpur to capture bats. This place is nestled inside the "Nipah Belt," the chunk of central and northwest Bangladesh where — in the words of local physician Dr. Abu Faisal Md Pervez — the virus is synonymous with "death."
The answer isn't getting rid of the bats. Islam has enormous respect for the animals and their importance to the local ecosystem.
Rather, years of studying and sampling thousands of greater Indian fruit bats out here have shown that most of them carry Nipah virus. However, fewer than 1% of them actually release it into the environment. Islam is trying to work out why that is — what's prompting those few animals to shed it.
Most likely, it's connected to some kind of stress the bats are facing. "Is it lack of food?" he wonders. "Is it pregnancy stress? Is it lack of habitat?"
And knowing the answers to those questions could help Islam and his colleagues figure out what action to take to keep Nipah from finding its way into people in the first place.
On and off over the past 15 or so years, Islam and his team have analyzed which strains of the virus are circulating and — in so far small and unconcerning ways — how it's evolving. One of Islam's colleagues, Mohammed Ziaur Rahman, who heads up the One Health Laboratory at icddr,b, says this is the information they need to ultimately conquer the virus. And yet, "we are at the very earliest stages of preparing ourselves to combat Nipah," he confesses.
Nabbing bats and pondering a glass of date sap
The coming dawn is full of sound. Multiple calls to morning prayer from nearby mosques envelop the small research team. Jackals cackle. And birds flute.
Finally, about an hour before daybreak, a female bat is caught in the net. The team brings her down to earth and untangles her with care. She's big — an adult's wingspan easily reaches 3 feet. Her body is brown and furry. The wings are deep black, like a silky, papery fabric. Islam points out her big eyes, like two orbs of amber staring back.
"If it gets the chance," Islam cautions, "it will bite you, like, 10, 15 times. They're very bite-y." To avoid such an outcome, the team has the bat well restrained. The researcher whose hand is in the most vulnerable position has protected himself with a thick glove.
The team finishes untangling the bat and places her in a cotton bag. For now, the bag hangs from a line strung between two trees. It's possible to just make out the contorting and wriggling bat inside.
The researchers nab one more bat, then call it quits. It's getting too light, and any remaining bats will easily spot and avoid the net. They'll transport the animals to a local one-room lab, but not in a van. "Sometimes bats urinate on themselves to mark them," Islam explains. "So if you carry it in the van, the whole van will be stinking."
So they put the bats into a little three-wheeled car and ferry them to the lab some 20 minutes away, where they'll take blood and urine samples. When they're done, they'll release the two bats.
On the drive to the lab, Islam makes a pit stop at a village with a household that's harvesting date palm sap. "It is possible that they will offer you a glass of sap," he remarks to the group. "Please gently deny it, OK?"
When Islam arrives, he walks up to a huge metal tray over a fire. The air is sugary. Gallons of caramel-colored sap are at a rolling boil. It's thickening into molasses.
"It's really sweet," says Muhammad Seraj Khan, the 74-year-old property owner. "It gets sold all around the village. People will buy it to make household sweets and cakes."
The molasses, says Islam, is harmless — any virus gets cooked away. But that's not the case with raw sap. Still, the villagers like to down glasses of the traditional delicacy when they have the chance. And before Islam leaves, Khan offers some of the raw sap.
And there it is — a slightly cloudy liquid. A delicacy and possible poison all at once, because you never know if that invisible menace is lurking within the sweetness.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish politicians held their final rallies on the last hours of campaigning before Saturday, the eve of pivotal presidential and parliamentary elections that could significantly shape the NATO member’s future, before a so-called propaganda ban went into effect.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is facing the toughest challenge ever in his two decades of power, spoke at three neighborhood rallies in Istanbul, Turkey’s biggest city.
His main challenger is Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the pro-secular, center-left CHP (the Republican People’s Party), who is the joint candidate of six opposition parties. He held his final rally in the capital, Ankara, on Friday in the pouring rain. On Saturday, he and some of his supporters visited the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey and of the CHP.
On Friday, Erdogan dismissed speculation that he wouldn’t cede power if he lost, calling the question “very ridiculous.” In an interview with more than a dozen Turkish broadcasters, Erdogan said he came to power through democracy and would act in line with the democratic process.
“If our nation decides to make such a different decision, we will do exactly what’s required by democracy and there’s nothing else to do,” he said.
Erdogan said Saturday that he viewed the elections as a “celebration of democracy for our country’s future.” He showcased his government’s defense and infrastructure investments and aired videos trying to undermine his opponent as incapable of leading Turkey, while claiming he was colluding with terror groups. He also argued the opposition was pro-LGBTQ and therefore anti-family in a now regular targeting of LGBTQ people in Turkey.
The opposition’s campaign was continued by Istanbul’s popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who held final rallies in the city to call on people to vote for Kilicdaroglu. As in previous elections, mainstream media coverage of campaign events remained unequal, with Erdogan’s rallies getting constant live airtime.
On Friday, Kilicdaroglu asked tens of thousands gathered to hear his final speech to go vote on Sunday to “change Turkey’s destiny.” He said he was ready to bring democracy to Turkey, a major criticism of Erdogan who has cracked down on dissent in recent years and concentrated most powers of the state in his hands.
“We will show the whole world that our beautiful country is one that can bring democracy through democratic means,” he said. Though Kilicdaroglu and his party have lost all past presidential and parliamentary elections since he took the helm of the party in 2010, opinion polls have showed he has a slight lead over Erdogan.
Voter turnout in Turkey is traditionally strong, showing continued belief in this type of civic participation in a country where freedom of expression and assembly have been suppressed.
If no presidential candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held on May 28. Turkey will also be electing parliamentarians to its 600-seat assembly Sunday.
Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Board said it decided that votes cast for another presidential candidate, Muharrem Ince, who pulled out of the race this week would be counted as valid and that his withdrawal would not be considered until a potential second round. Analysts had predicted Ince voters would shift to Kilicdaroglu.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Belk's ongoing efforts to be a representative home for all customers, the company recently launched Inclusive Beauty. The collection features diverse-owned brands, and extensive shade ranges, with products celebrating different skin tones, hair textures, ages, and genders.
Belk continues to bolster the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. After launching Culture Shop in 2021, the retailer added more than a dozen diverse-owned brands to its vendor lineup. Inclusive Beauty works to support and encourage brands that represent underserved communities.
Inclusive Beauty features Charlotte, NC brand Elle Johnson Co.; haircare company Rucker Roots; men's grooming line That's Smoooth from Afro-Latino founder, Miguel Martinez; Talia Skincare; and 20 other diverse brands. The retailer plans to add even more companies to the assortment in early 2023. The entire Inclusive Beauty collection is shoppable on www.belk.com and through the Belk app.
"Inclusive Beauty is an expansion of our commitment to ensure all customers are represented at Belk," said Belk CEO, Don Hendricks. "Ever since launching Culture Shop, we continue working to find brands and products that highlight the diversity of our customers."
To learn more about Belk's Inclusive Beauty, visit https://www.belk.com/beauty/featured-shops/inclusive-beauty/
About Belk
Charlotte-based Belk, Inc., a privately-owned department store, opened its first store in 1888, beginning a legacy of selling great products at great prices, treating customers like family, and giving back to the community. Today, Belk serves customers at nearly 300 Belk stores in 16 Southeastern states, at belk.com and through the mobile app. For over 130 years, Belk has proudly put customers and community at the center of what they do, supporting local charities, organizations, and families when they need it most.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Max Verstappen confronted George Russell in the pit lane following a collision as his teammate Sergio Pérez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday.
Red Bull remains the team to beat in Formula One, with Pérez first and Verstappen third in the sprint, but Verstappen was unhappy after Russell left a hole in his car’s sidepod in the collision, hampering Verstappen’s chances of taking second from Charles Leclerc of resurgent Ferrari.
Verstappen walked up to Mercedes driver Russell in the pit lane and seemed to suggest he would be similarly uncompromising when racing Russell in future following the first-lap collision.
“Mate, we all have no grip, we all need to leave a little bit of space,” Verstappen told Russell, who said his car lacked grip and locked up a tire.
“Then expect next time the same, you know,” Verstappen added as Russell walked away, and appeared to aim an expletive at the British driver.
Verstappen lost third place in the incident, but recovered it later at a safety car restart. Russell told British broadcaster Sky Sports he believed he had the right to pressure Verstappen for the position because he was on the inside of the corner and said he was surprised the Red Bull driver tried to hold on while on the outside.
Leclerc started on pole — as he will for the grand prix on Sunday — but was overtaken by Pérez just before the halfway point of the 17-lap sprint on the long seafront straight. The Mexican driver cruised to the win, which cuts his deficit to leader Verstappen in the standings by two points to 13.
Leclerc held on to second, as Verstappen closed in on the final lap, to give Ferrari its first top-three finish of 2023 following a dismal start to the season. Leclerc more than doubled his points tally for the season to 13 after two retirements and a seventh-place finish from the first three races.
“One thing for sure, it shows how bad the first three races were,” he said. “We deserve much more points than what I have now in the championship.”
Red Bull has won all three grands prix, with Verstappen winning the opener in Bahrain and then in Australia, after Pérez came first in Saudi Arabia.
The safety car was called out because Yuki Tsunoda slid into the wall, leaving behind a tire and debris from his AlphaTauri.
American driver Logan Sargeant was withdrawn from the sprint by Williams after the team couldn’t repair crash damage in time. He qualified 15th for the sprint after crashing into a barrier in the first session of the shootout.
For the first time, there was a shortened “shootout” qualifying session for the sprint race, in addition to a standard qualifying session on Friday for Sunday’s grand prix. Leclerc qualified on pole for both races despite hitting the wall late in the Saturday “shootout.”
It was the first time that an F1 sprint did not set the grid for the main race. F1 stopped doing that in an attempt to encourage drivers to take more risks for sprint points, something many drivers have welcomed.
Verstappen criticized the format, saying he was “bored” during the second qualifying session and disliked the “hectic” schedule.
“It’s just not proper racing. It’s more like gambling,” he said.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
01-02-03-04-05-06-08-09-13-14-20-22
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1st Commercial Credit introduces Human Resource solutions for temporary staffing agencies nationwide. The most popular service is the Employment of Record (EOR) program for temp-staffing companies that accommodates any size of company including start-up staffing agencies. This is important because some EOR's do not accept businesses under 2 years in business.
Raul Esqueda, President of 1st Commercial Credit says, "We can now provide EOR services to our clients and complete 100% of their needs. Our clients can select from our financial services that includes payroll funding, accounts receivable factoring, invoicing software and now a discounted EOR program. Our affiliate EOR company has a complete HR Solutions package that includes payroll, online time sheets, workers compensation insurance for all states and state compliance reporting."
The staffing industry spends many clerical hours in keeping up with all these services. Our clients will be able to outsource their HR needs at a cost-effective rate and retain more cash when entering into new states with their workers compensation requirements.
What is an Employer of Record?
An Employer of Record is a company or organization that is legally responsible for paying employees, including dealing with employee taxes, benefits, insurance, and a great many other transactions and operations concerning human resources.
Companies often hire EOR's to decrease all the complications related to human resources operations, market access, market understanding, and market.
When a company uses an EOR, it formally becomes the employer of the employees, therefore taking on "ALL LIABILITY" including Employment Liability, Medical Liability, Tax Liability, and Insurance Liability.
This invaluable outsourced service keeps a business in compliance with labor law and other fields of related regulations and significantly assists the company during its internationalization.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andres Marrero scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead La Salle past Bucknell 82-72 on Tuesday night.
Marrero shot 6 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Explorers (5-4). Fousseyni Drame scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Hassan Drame shot 5 for 13, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Andre Screen led the way for the Bison (6-4) with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Ian Motta added 18 points and three steals for Bucknell. Xander Rice also recorded 11 points and four assists.
La Salle entered halftime up 41-32. Marrero paced the team in scoring in the first half with 10 points. La Salle outscored Bucknell by one point in the final half, while Jhamir Brickus led the way with a team-high 10 second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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A judge will hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit opposing an asylum rule that is a key part of the Biden administration’s immigration policy. Critics say the rule endangers migrants trying to cross the southern border and is against the law, while the administration argues that it encourages migrants to use lawful pathways into the U.S. and prevents chaos at the southern border.
The new rule took effect May 11 with the expiration of a COVID-19 restriction known as Title 42 that had limited asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. The new rule makes it extremely difficult for migrants who come directly to the southern border to get asylum unless they use a government app to get an appointment or they’ve already tried to seek protection in another country before coming to the U.S. It includes room for exceptions and would not apply to children traveling alone.
The lawsuit threatens to undermine a key tool that President Joe Biden's administration has relied on to manage immigration as congressional Republicans attack the administration for what they say is a failure to control the roughly 2,000-mile (3,220-kilometer) border with Mexico. Republicans see immigration as a key issue in next year's presidential election.
A group of immigrant rights organizations that sued argues the new rule violates immigration law that allows people to seek asylum wherever they arrive on the border. The groups argue that it forces migrants to seek protection in countries that don't have the same robust asylum system and human rights protections as the United States and leaves them in a dangerous limbo.
“The rule is already inflicting untold suffering on thousands of asylum seekers, who are either being deported to persecution or stranded in Mexican states where migrants face horrific and pervasive violence,” the groups argue in court filings.
They also argue that the CBP One app that the government wants migrants to use to set up appointments is faulty. It doesn't have enough appointments and isn't available in enough languages, they argue.
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Also, opponents say the Biden rule is essentially a rehash of efforts by President Donald Trump to limit immigration at the southern border. A federal appeals court prevented those similar but stricter measures from taking effect.
The Biden administration has argued that the asylum rule is not a rehash of Trump's efforts but part of an overall strategy that provides a way into the U.S. for those who follow legal pathways and consequences for those who don't. They also argue that the new asylum rule was needed because it took effect when immigration numbers at the southern border were expected to skyrocket when Title 42's use went away. And, they say, the strategy is working. The number of border crossings peaked ahead of the end of Title 42 and then fell.
As for legal pathways, the government points to a program it created in January that allows 30,000 people a month to enter the country from Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti and Venezuela if they have a sponsor and fly into an airport. Advocates for immigrants note that program covers only four countries.
Separately, Republican-aligned states are suing over that January program. A trial is slated for late August.
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Attendees can find the gaming giant on the show floor at booth #3721 or at the Stern Pop-Up Arcade at the Marriott Marquis
SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., is back at San Diego International Comic-Con (SDCC) and announced its schedule of activities for attendees to look forward to. Get ready for your chance to meet Ozzy Osbourne, scope out show exclusives, and play the iconic and outrageously fun game of pinball!
Ozzy Osbourne will make his SDCC debut on Friday, July 22 at the Stern Pinball & Rebellion Republic booth (#3721). Osbourne and iconic artist Todd McFarlane will be unveiling artwork for the limited-edition McFarlane-designed comic book that will be part of Osbourne's highly anticipated album Patient Number 9. Osbourne and McFarlane will be doing signings at the Stern Pinball booth on Friday, July 22 at 12:00 PM.
The king of Lucha Libre is in the house! The biggest name in Mexican wrestling returns to Comic-Con for two days of signings. Son of the iconic Lucha Libre legend, El Santo, El Hijo del Santo is celebrating 40 years as a professional luchador. Come to the Stern Pinball and Rebellion Republic booth on July 21 and July 22 at noon for your chance to meet El Hijo Del Santo. Come for an autograph, stay for the Flying Planchas!
- EXCLUSIVE PRE-ORDER: Ozzy Osbourne, Patient Number 9 convention exclusive blue smoke 2-LP vinyl x McFarlane cover variant + foil cover comic book by Todd McFarlane—$75 (shipping included)
- Ozzy Osbourne, Patient Number 9 San Diego "Sold Out" exclusive T-shirt—$35
- Stern Pinball, Glow in the dark exclusive Japanese print T-shirt (limited to 50 pieces)—$30
- Santo, San Diego 2022 exclusive foil print T-shirt—$40
- Hijo Del Santo, 40 year anniversary lithograph (limited to 100 pieces)—$60
In their triumphant return to San Diego Comic-Con, Nerdist is ready to take you inside the latest and greatest in pop culture. With live tapings of Nerdist News, interviews with celebrity guests, and a few other surprises, Nerdist will be reporting live from the Stern Pinball Pop-Up Arcade all weekend long!
Located in Stern's Pop-Up Arcade will be the biggest (literally) star of film, Toho's Godzilla! The iconic film studio from Japan is bringing the King of the Monsters to Comic-Con with a special photo-op area where fans can take their picture with Godzilla and brag about meeting a celebrity at the show. Toho also has an official panel scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 2:30 PM in room 29CD. Hosted by Toho's Creative Manager, Chris Mowry, the panelists (including Stern's Senior Director of Licensing and New Business Development, Jody Dankberg) will discuss the creation of some of their greatest licensed Godzilla products including the award-winning pinball machine from Stern Pinball. After the panel (and during the show), guests can test their skills with a daily, free-to-play tournament on the Godzilla pinball machines.
Attendees will have their chance to play the hottest titles from Stern Pinball at Comic-Con International's official Pop-Up Arcade located directly next door to the Convention Center at the Marriott Marquis Pacific Ballroom 14-17. Come with friends for the free play games and stay for the daily high-score tournaments with prizes! Earn a special SDCC Insider Connected badge by logging in to any Stern Pinball machine at this year's Con!
Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/. Players can register at a connected game by scanning a QR code or at the Stern Pinball website. Once a player registers, they are issued a unique QR Code that can be used to identify that player at any connected Stern pinball machine anywhere in the world. When a player logs into the machine, they can track progress, earn new game specific achievements, engage with the player community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests.
Casual players are encouraged to stop by the Pinball Lounge between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Thursday through Saturday, or between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Sunday for free play. The Pinball Lounge is a great place to hang out, relax, and regroup while getting to play arcade-quality pinball with friends.
For more serious players, Stern will be doing daily giveaways at the Pop-up Arcade for the top players who place on selected games' Leaderboards. Launched last month, Stern's new Leaderboards feature is part of its award-winning Insider Connected platform that enables players to compete against each other across connected Stern Pinball machines. Winners will be announced at the end of each day of the Con. Play for your chance to win some exclusive Stern Pinball merch!
Stern will be giving away additional prizes to anyone who stops by the Pop-up Arcade and signs up for Insider Connected, as well as awarding daily prizes to kids under 12!
Twitch pinball superstar, Jack Danger (AKA Dead Flip), will be live streaming all week from the Pinball Lounge. Come down to cheer him on or tune in from home.
Come find Stern Pinball on the show floor at booth #3721 or stop by the Pop-Up Arcade at the Marriott Marquis.
Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball. Headquartered minutes from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.
Recent Stern Pinball titles include Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira's House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball's games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — A Colorado man who Yellowstone National Park officials say got too close to a bison was thrown by the animal while trying to get himself and a child away from danger.
A video of the encounter posted on social media appeared to show the man was behind the bison when it charged other members of his party. The man ran up and appeared to be trying to keep himself between the bison and his family when the bison pursued a child who was running away.
The man grabbed the child and was thrown by the bison while still holding the child. They both got up and ran away.
The man was taken to Eastern Idaho Medical Center for treatment of injuries to his arm, park officials said. His name was not released.
The incident is under investigation.
This is the second time this year that a visitor got too close to a bison and the animal responding to the perceived threat by goring the individual, park officials said.
On May 30, a woman from Grove City, Ohio, got within 10 feet (3 meters) of a bison before it gored and tossed her, causing a puncture wound and other injuries.
Bison are unpredictable, have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal and can run three times faster than humans, park officials said. The park requires people to stay more than 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large animals, including bison and moose, and at least 100 yards (91 meters) away from bears and wolves.
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LOS ANGELES (NewsNation) — Jay Leno has been released from a California burn center more than a week after the comedian was severely burned in a garage fire at his home.
In the first publicly-released photo since the accident, shared by the West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Leno can be seen with scarring on his neck and hands.
“Jay would like to let everyone know how thankful he is for the care he received, and is very appreciative of all of the well wishes,” a press release read in part. “He is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with his family and friends and wishes everyone a wonderful holiday.”
Dr. Peter Grossman said he is “optimistic” that Leno will make a full recovery. After his 10-day stay at the facility, Leno will continue to receive follow-up care on an outpatient basis.
Leno suffered third-degree burns to his hands, face, and chest after the car he was working on burst into flames in his Burbank garage. He underwent surgery for those burns.
“I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am OK. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet,” Leno said in a statement to Variety last week. Hospital staff said he was “in good humor” while receiving treatment.
After he left “The Tonight Show,” Leno began hosting a comedy quiz show called “You Bet Your Life With Jay Leno” and worked on his car collection.
KTLA’s Christine Samra contributed to this report.
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BETHESDA, Md., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Graduation
Before your high school graduate celebrates, talk with them about keeping events alcohol–free. It may save a life!
No amount of underage drinking is legal or safe. And we know that underage drinking can lead to consuming too much alcohol, which may result in poor decisions, injuries, alcohol overdose, and possibly death.
It's About Your Teen
A teenager's brain is still developing, and it is very sensitive to alcohol's effects on judgment and decision-making. Tragedies can—and do—happen, so underage drinking should not be a part of any end-of-year celebration.
The Effects of Alcohol Can Be Deceptive
If you are asked to explain the reasons behind your rules, you can describe the effects of alcohol on the human body.
When people drink alcohol, they may temporarily feel elated and happy, but they should not be fooled. As blood alcohol level rises, the effects on the body—and the potential risks—multiply. For example:
- Inhibitions and memory become affected, so people may say and do things that they will regret later and possibly not remember doing at all.
- Decision-making skills are affected, so people may be at greater risk for driving under the influence—and risking an alcohol-related traffic crash—or making unsafe decisions about sex.
- Aggression can increase, potentially leading to everything from verbal abuse to physical fights.
- Coordination and physical control are also impacted. When drinking leads to loss of balance, slurred speech, and blurred vision, even normal activities can become more dangerous.
- Consuming a dangerously high amount of alcohol can also lead to alcohol overdose and death. When people drink too much, they may eventually pass out (lose consciousness). Reflexes like gagging and breathing can be suppressed. That means people who have had too much alcohol could vomit and choke, or just stop breathing completely. The risk of an overdose can increase if alcohol is consumed while taking opioids or sedative hypnotics, such as sleep and anti-anxiety medications. Combining these medications with alcohol can be dangerous and life-threatening.
A Word About Alcohol Overdose
Thousands of students are transported to the emergency department each year for alcohol overdose, which occurs when high levels of alcohol suppress the nervous and respiratory systems. Signs of this dangerous condition can include:
- Slow or irregular breathing
- Vomiting
- Mental confusion, stupor, loss of consciousness, or coma
- Hypothermia or low body temperature, bluish or pale skin
An alcohol overdose can lead to permanent brain damage or death, so a person showing any of these signs requires immediate medical attention.
If you or your graduate notices any of these signs, don't wait. Call 911 if you suspect an alcohol overdose.
Think About It!
Drinking to celebrate graduation can result in vandalism, arrests, sexual assaults, injuries and trips to the emergency room, alcohol-related traffic crashes, and worse. Drinking by teens can put them—and their friends—in real danger. Ask them to consider this question: Is that any way to celebrate?
Talk With Your Graduate
It is critical to talk with your graduate because research shows that parents do make a difference. By serving as a positive role model, talking with other parents and your teens, supervising parties to make sure no alcohol is served, and supporting alcohol-free school celebrations, you can help prevent a life-changing mistake.
Remember …
Tell your graduate to play it safe and party right—and alcohol-free—at graduation, because a well–deserved celebration shouldn't end in tragedy.
For more information, please visit: CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov
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Waste Workers Secure Representation with Teamsters Local 745
DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste workers at FCC Environmental Services have voted to join Teamsters Local 745 in Dallas. The 71 workers seek improved working conditions, higher wages, and better benefits.
"I used to be a Teamster, so I knew how badly we needed a union at FCC. As Teamsters, we will now stand together and fight for a strong contract to fix our workplace conditions." said Joe Garza Jr., a front-load driver at FCC Environmental Services who served on the worker-led organizing committee.
Despite the anti-union campaign waged by the company, Garza and his co-workers stayed united in their campaign for Teamster representation. The workers provide trash and recycling services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and work as residential, commercial, front-load, and roll-off drivers.
"We had a lot of momentum from the very beginning, and support continued to grow throughout the campaign. This is the first group of FCC workers in the country to win union representation, and we are very excited to provide them with a voice on the job," said Brent Taylor, President of Local 745 and Southern Region International Vice President. "I want to thank Local 745 Organizer Rod Cuevas for his hard work and dedication to this campaign as well as the Organizing Department and the Solid Waste and Recycling Division for standing with us 100 percent. I also want to thank Victor Mineros at Local 396 for sending in help from California and providing us with additional support."
Once the election is certified, Taylor said Local 745 will kick off proposal meetings and begin the bargaining process for a first contract.
"I want to congratulate FCC workers in Dallas for standing strong and leading the way. This was an important win that will lead to more organizing opportunities for waste workers in Dallas and throughout the Southwest, so this is just the beginning," said Chuck Stiles, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact: Daniel Moskowitz, (770) 262-4971
dmoskowitz@teamster.org
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CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What’s next for Bryan Kohberger? A nationwide manhunt for the 28-year-old suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students led police to a gated community in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains early Friday morning.
According to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, Kohberger was arrested around 1:45 a.m. Friday after the DA’s office and Pennsylvania State Police were called in to assist the FBI and Idaho law enforcement agencies. Kohberger was taken into custody without incident.
Kohberger is scheduled for an extradition hearing on January 3, in Monroe County.
According to Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson, Kohberger can choose to waive extradition and be returned voluntarily to Idaho. If he chooses not to waive extradition, Latah County will initiate extradition proceedings through the Idaho governor’s office.
Details regarding the case contained in a probable cause affidavit are sealed until Kohberger is physically back in Latah County, Idaho, and has been served with the arrest warrant, according to Thompson.
Once Kohberger is returned to Idaho, he will have an initial hearing with a magistrate, Thompson added.
Thompson stressed that Idaho Supreme Court law prevents them from sharing details of the case at this time, and urged members of the media to attend all hearings in order to cite the court’s record.
“This is not the end of this investigation, in fact, this is a new beginning,” Thompson said.
Authorities say if you have any information about Bryan Kohberger, or this case, to submit a tip via the methods listed below:
- Telephone: 208-883-7180
- Email: tipline@ci.moscow.id.us
- Digital Media: fbi.gov/moscowidaho
Kohberger is being held in the Monroe County Correctional Facility without bond.
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The rebranding reflects both the evolution of the project and its vision for the future
LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bondly Finance and Animoca Brands announced today that Bondly Finance has been rebranded to Forj, marking a strategic shift in the business to focus on mass-audience onboarding to the world of Web3 and NFT technology across music, sports, lifestyle, celebrity brands and gaming.
Under its previous brand of Bondly Finance, Forj has led the way in the NFT space through innovative partnerships with well-known creators including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and global music and events platform Bandsintown. Other notable partnerships include building the first official Ethereum-to-Cardano NFT bridge in collaboration with Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), and powering one of the biggest available NFT minting platforms, Mint-on-Demand, in partnership with Spring.
Brand Launch Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xcysv3wr742OA0tcaxTQ9g3A6UdqnVn1/view
Forj is the result of an extensive rebrand undertaken over the course of the past six months led by several leading brand design experts whose clients include Uber, Disney, AT&T, and Coca-Cola.
Forj encapsulates the principles of creation, innovation and partnership, with the primary brand mission to deepen the relationship between creator and fan to form a partnership, in the true spirit of Web3 applications and DAO governance.
Forj is majority owned by Animoca Brands, and the rebrand is just the first in a series of exciting announcements that will be released over the course of the next few months.
The rebrand includes the rollout of the new Forj website and the new branding of several consumer channels.
"The Forj brand launch marks a major milestone in our project's journey as we prepare for mass adoption of Web3 and NFT technologies," said Harry Liu, CEO of Forj. "Tomorrow's consumers won't think twice about entering the metaverse to watch their favourite band, or buying the latest trainers as an NFT for their avatars, and Forj is positioned to facilitate that leap for Web3 beginners and experts alike."
"Our brand values for Forj centre around one of the founding principles of Web3: partnership," said Charles Stanton, CMO of Forj. "We're here to bring fans and creators closer than ever, even blurring the lines between the two, and through Forj we now have an exciting, dynamic brand vehicle to deliver these truly unique experiences."
"Bondly Finance's strategic rebrand to Forj comes at an integral time for Animoca Brands as we look to the popularization of Web3 technologies, including the evolution of the metaverse," said Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. "Forj will deliver to consumers exciting and dynamic brands to provide an attractive gateway to these new Web3 experiences."
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(The Hill) – Justice Department records unsealed on Friday offer new details about the volume of documents former President Trump stored in his personal office at Mar-a-Lago, as well as other items seized during the search of his Florida home.
The filing underscores just how many presidential records Trump was storing at his home and offers a breakdown of the more than 100 classified documents the Justice Department says it recovered from Mar-a-Lago.
FBI agents found 43 empty folders with classified banners in Trump’s personal office as well as another 28 empty folders that were labeled “return to staff secretary/military aide,” according to the inventory.
The records were unsealed Friday by order of a federal judge who is reviewing a request from Trump to appoint a third-party special master to review the evidence seized, including a motion to block the FBI’s investigation during that review.
The inventory offers few new details about the classified materials themselves stored at Mar-a-Lago, but it does shed light on the extent classified materials were intermixed with Trump’s personal belongings.
A brief filed by the government just before midnight Tuesday indicated they found three classified records within Trump’s very own desk.
But the Friday inventory details in broad strokes the others that were found within his office: three documents marked confidential, 17 documents marked secret, and seven documents marked top secret.
Their location in Trump’s office could be significant to the Justice Department investigation, particularly after they alleged earlier this week that items were “likely concealed and removed.”
Storage in Trump’s personal office, rather than the storage room at Mar-a-Lago, could undercut potential claims that staff were unaware of the extent classified materials were stored on the property.
Earlier review of items seized indicates some of the items recovered were stored alongside Trump’s passports.
In a filing accompanying the latest inventory, DOJ noted that “all evidence – including the nature and manner in which they were stored” will inform their investigation.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Outside a Harlem subway station, Yusef Salaam, a candidate for New York City Council, hurriedly greeted voters streaming out along Malcolm X Boulevard. For some, no introductions were necessary. They knew his face, his name and his life story.
But to the unfamiliar, Salaam needed only to introduce himself as one of the Central Park Five — one of the Black or Brown teenagers, ages 14 to 16, wrongly accused, convicted and imprisoned for the rape and beating of a white woman jogging in Central Park on April 19, 1989.
Now 49, Salaam is hoping to join the power structure of a city that once worked to put him behind bars.
“I’ve often said that those who have been close to the pain should have a seat at the table,” Salaam said during an interview at his campaign office.
Salaam is one of three candidates in a competitive June 27 Democratic primary almost certain to decide who will represent a Harlem district unlikely to elect a Republican in November’s general election. With early voting already begun, he faces two seasoned political veterans: New York Assembly members Al Taylor, 65, and Inez Dickens, 73, who previously represented Harlem on the City Council.
The incumbent, democratic socialist Kristin Richard Jordan, dropped out of the race in May following a rocky first term.
Now known to some as the “Exonerated Five,” Salaam and the four others — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise — served between five and 12 years in prison for the 1989 rape before a reexamination of the case led to their convictions being vacated in 2002.
DNA evidence linked another man, a serial rapist, to the attack. The city ultimately agreed in a legal settlement to pay the exonerated men $41 million.
Salaam, who was arrested at age 15, served nearly seven years behind bars.
“When people look at me and they they know my story, they resonate with it,” said Salaam, the father of 10 children. “But now here we are 34 years later, and I’m able to use that platform that I have and repurpose the pain, help people as we as we climb out of despair.”
Those pain points are many in a district that has some of the city’s most entrenched poverty and highest rent burdens.
Poverty in Central Harlem is about 10 points higher than the citywide rate of 18%, according to data compiled by New York University’s Furman Center. More than a fourth of Harlem’s residents pay more than half of their income on rent. And the district has some of the city’s highest rates of homelessness for children.
Salaam said he’s eager to address those crises and more. His opponents say he doesn’t know enough about how local government works to do so.
“No one should go through what my opponent went through, especially as a child. Years later, after he returns to New York, Harlem is in crisis. We don’t have time for a freshman to learn the job, learn the issues and re-learn the community he left behind for Stockbridge, Georgia,” Dickens said, referring to Salaam’s decision to leave the city after his release from prison. He returned to New York in December.
Taylor knows that Salaam’s celebrity is an advantage in the race.
“I think that folks will identify with him and the horrendous scenario that he and his colleagues underwent for a number of years in a prison system that treated him unfairly and unjustly,” Taylor said.
“But his is one of a thousand in this city that we are aware of,” Taylor added. “It’s the Black reality.”
Harlem voter Raynard Gadson, 40, is cognizant of that factor.
“As a Black man myself, I know exactly what’s at stake,” Gadson said. “I don’t think there’s anybody more passionate about challenging systemic issues on the local level in the name of justice because of what he went through,” he said of Salaam.
During a recent debate televised by Spectrum News, Salaam repeatedly mentioned his arrest, prompting Taylor to exclaim that he, too, had been arrested: At age 16, he was caught carrying a machete — a charge later dismissed by a judge willing to give him a second chance.
“We all want affordable housing, we all want safe streets, we all want smarter policing, we all want jobs, we all need education,” Salaam said of the candidates’ common goals. What he offers, he said, is a new voice that can speak about his community’s struggles.
“I have no track record in politics,” he conceded. “I have a great track record in the 34 years of the Central Park jogger case in fighting for freedom, justice and equality.”
All three have received key endorsements. Black activist Cornell West has backed Salaam. Dickens has the backing of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former New York U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel. Taylor is being supported by the Carpenter’s Union.
Rangel recalled at a campaign rally that Salaam had called to let him know he was entering the race. Rangel then quipped that Salaam had a “foreign name.” Salaam responded pointedly on social media.
“I am a son of Harlem named Yusef Salaam. I went to prison because my name is Yusef Salaam,” he tweeted. “I am proud to be named Yusef Salaam. I am born here, raised here & of here — but even if I wasn’t, we all belong in New York City.”
Rangel later apologized.
Salaam also would like an apology from Donald Trump, who in 1989 placed ads in four newspapers before the group went on trial with the blaring headline, “Bring back the death penalty.”
When asked by a reporter in 2019 if he would ever apologize, Trump said there were “people on both sides” of the matter.
“They admitted their guilt,” Trump had said, of the Central Park Five, referring to what the men said were coerced confessions. “Some of the prosecutors,” Trump added “think the city should never have settled that case. So, we’ll leave it at that.”
When Trump was indicted in New York in April on charges of falsifying business records, Salaam mocked him with his own ad on social media that visually mimicked Trump’s from long ago.
“Over 30 years ago, Donald Trump took out full page ads calling for my execution,” Salaam tweeted above the ad, headlined: “Bring Back Justice & Fairness.”
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Dance, geometry merge at Paris menswear week
By THOMAS ADAMSON
AP Fashion Writer
PARIS (AP) — Dance, theater and geometry have merged in the installment of Paris menswear week. All eyes looked toward Louis Vuitton’s fall winter spectacle to be held later Thursday. A writhing dancing troupe at Issey Miyake performed on the runway against a backdrop of optically striped lighting which moved organically. It was more than just spectacle and introduced a geometric theme this season of how simple shapes can be folded to create more complex ones. It’s something that the Japanese house explored in several distinct sections using its signature techno-pleating techniques throughout.
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Family, friends remember brothers killed in oil refinery fire: ‘They were extremely close’
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Loved ones are mourning the death of brothers Max and Ben Morrissey after a deadly fire at the BP Husky Refinery in Ohio earlier this week.
WTVG reports that family friend Zac Schabel shared memories of the brothers as he grew up down the street from the family.
“They were extremely close. Everywhere Max would go, Ben would go. If there were any kind of a scuffle, they would always have each other’s backs, and they were definitely two boys you didn’t want to mess with,” Shabel said.
The brothers leave behind wives and small children.
“Max had two kids, and Ben had a son. It’s just devastating as a father myself. The last time we met, we spoke about being fathers. My heart just sinks,” Schabel said.
Max Morrisey recently started running a pizza and ice cream shop called Red Eye Pie and Frozen Fantasty’s in Oregon, Ohio.
“One of his dreams was to own an ice cream shop. It’s between our two houses, and we would meet to hang out. I know when it changed hands at ownership, he had an opportunity to take over the business, and he just wanted to keep that in the community,” Schabel said.
The community has rallied together to support the Morrissey family. United Steelworkers Local 1-346 started a fund for Ben and Max Morrisey. Those interested in donating can visit the Croghan Colonial Bank located at 4157 Navarre Ave. in Oregon, Ohio.
BP did not immediately share what caused Tuesday’s fire, which was extinguished around 10:15 p.m. There was also no word on the extent of the damage.
“It is with deep sadness we report that two BP staff injured in a fire at the BP Husky Toledo Refinery have passed away,” a company spokesperson said. “Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of these two individuals. All other staff is accounted for, and our employee assistance team is on-site in Toledo to support our employees impacted by this tragedy.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former reality television star Blac Chyna testified Thursday that she had no personal knowledge of anything Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian or Kylie Jenner had said or done to harm her reputation.
Chyna was on the witness stand for the third day in a Los Angeles courtroom at the trial for her $100 million lawsuit against the four Kardashian women that alleges they forced the cancellation of her show “Rob & Chyna” and damaged her celebrity status.
As he cross-examined Chyna, Kardashian lawyer Michael G. Rhodes forcefully asked, “Am I correct, you are not aware of anything that Khloe Kardashian did or said, verbally or in writing, that harmed your career?”
“Correct,” she answered. “Not to my face.”
The same is true of Kim Kardashian, correct?
“Correct, everything to my face was all good,” Chyna said.
“As you sit here in this courtroom today, in front of this jury,” Rhodes said, his voice rising angrily, “are you aware of anything that any of them has done to harm your reputation?”
“No,” she replied, “but I know now what they did behind my back.”
All the Kardashian defendants except Kylie Jenner were in court Wednesday. All four have been present every other day of the trial.
Chyna, 33, whose legal name is Angela White, struggled far more on the stand than she did a day earlier, when she remained composed as she discussed a night of celebration in 2016 that turned into a bitter fight with her ex-fiancé and father of her daughter Rob Kardashian that led to the end of their relationship and reality series.
She repeatedly said she didn’t understand when Rhodes showed her a document that appeared to have her signature on it agreeing to receive a $100,000 “kill fee” for the cancellation of “Rob & Chyna,” at a time when she previously said she still believed the show would get a second season.
“I wouldn’t have signed this,” she said. “We had been green-lit.”
Rhodes also read a long list of negative headlines to Chyna about her getting into public fights and having run-ins with authorities, and asked her if the Kardashians had anything to do with those stories appearing.
She attempted to refute some and to explain others.
“They always report stuff that’s false,” she said after one report of a dispute with a neighbor who called the police.
But Rhodes repeatedly responded, “I’m not saying it happened or it didn’t, I’m just saying there was a public media report. Did you have any reason to believe any of my clients had anything to do with these reports?”
Chyna responded “no” each time.
At one point, she volunteered that Kris Jenner had taught her a lesson on the topic.
“Actually Miss Kris told me when you have celebrity kids people will randomly call the cops on you, and CPS might come,” Rhodes said.
The lawyer seized on the moment and asked her twice to tell the jury what “CPS” meant.
“Child protective services,” she said, repeating it more loudly the second time.
“Did they ever come to your house?” he asked.
“Yes,” she said.
Chyna is set to return to the stand Thursday afternoon. She is first to testify in a case in which all four of the defendants are also expected to take the stand.
The lawsuit, filed in 2017, alleges defamation and interference with contracts.
Two other defendants, Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, were dismissed from the case during the run-up to trial.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The partner of a man suspected of trying to assassinate Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has been arrested by police as investigators tried Monday to determine if the attacker was part of a wider plot.
Brenda Uliarte, the 23-year-old partner of Brazilian suspect Fernando André Sabag Montiel, was arrested Sunday night by Federal Police at a train station in the capital, Buenos Aires, according to images circulated by authorities.
She has not been charged, but officials were trying to determine if she had any role in the Sept. 1 incident in which a man pointed a Bersa 380 pistol at Fernández and pulled the trigger — though the loaded gun did not fire.
Officials also were trying to determine how and why data apparently had been wiped from a cellphone seized from Sabag Montiel when he was caught at the scene.
The apparent assassination attempt has shaken a nation where Fernández has been a central political figure for decades, serving as president from 2007 to 2015 following the term of her late husband, Nestor Kirchner, who took office in 2003.
A judicial source said Uliarte had been present in the area where the foiled attack took place, mixed among hundreds of Fernández’s sympathizers who had come to show support at a time she faces trial on corruption allegations. The source spoke on condition of anonymity due to rules governing case secrecy.
Sabag, 35, had lived in Argentina for more than two decades. Local news media have published images from his now-inactivated social media accounts showing him with arms tattooed with Nazi-like symbols.
Investigators say they are trying to determine why the gun did not fire and also to extract information from Sabag Montiel’s cellphone. Authorities say it came to Airport Security Police, who are in charge of trying to inspect it, reformatted, as if it had come from the factory.
An informatics investigator, Pablo Rodríguez told the Todo Noticias television channel that when a cellphone is confiscated, police should ensure it can’t be accessed externally by turning it off, removing the chip, putting it in airplane mode and leaving it in a bag that protects against external radiati9on.
“But if they didn’t do all that, the phone was active and it’s possible it could have been reset remotely.”
Security Minister Aníbal Fernández told reporters that police “did not manipulate” the phone. “What they did was collect it, put it in a (protective) Faraday bag and sent it to the court.”
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Tupperware Brands, which experienced a resurgence during the pandemic, is now pursuing investors to keep it afloat and is in danger of being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange.
Shares of Tupperware Brands Corp. tumbled nearly 50% on Monday after the company said late last week that it had engaged financial advisers to help it secure financing and “remediate its doubts regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.”
Sales and profits have steadily fallen the past couple of years after the pandemic breathed new life into the Orlando, Florida-based maker of food storage containers. Early in March, Tupperware posted a 24 cents-per-share loss for the fourth quarter, rattling investors who were expecting a profit of 22 cents per share.
Sales, which climbed during the pandemic as people stayed home and cooked for themselves, have tumbled from nearly $500 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 to just over $300 million in its most recent fourth quarter.
The company last week received a non-compliance notice from the NYSE for failing to file its annual results with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Last month’s preliminary results released to investors showed it lost around $35 million in the fourth quarter.
Tupperware has six months from the filing due date to regain compliance, though the NYSE can begin the process of delisting the stock at own discretion.
Analysts say that creditors could potentially call Tupperware on its debt, which the company is unlikely to be able to repay.
Chasen Bender, an analyst with Citi, said Tupperware's creditors appear to be giving the company a 30-day grace period until the 10-K is filed. Bender added that even though the company says it is working toward finalizing the filing, “the path forward appears highly uncertain.”
Tupperware said it is considering selling some real estate holdings and other non-core assets to free up cash.
Tupperware, which had explosive growth in the mid 20th century, was well-known for its Tupperware Party, first held in 1948. But it sputtered in the years leading up to the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic resurgence, Tupperware had negative sales growth for three consecutive years, according to FactSet.
Shares in Tupperware were up about 9% early Tuesday, to $1.35 per share. The company's stock traded above $4 early this year and was close to $40 per share at the beginning of 2021.
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Intruder breaches base of Air Force One, shot fired
WASHINGTON (AP) - An intruder breached the home of Air Force One, one of the nation’s most sensitive military bases, and a resident opened fire on the trespasser, Joint Base Andrews said in a statement late Monday.
During the incident, which occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Monday, “a man gained unauthorized access to a JBA housing area,” Joint Base Andrews said in a statement posted to Twitter. “A resident discharged a firearm, security forces arrived on scene to apprehend the intruder and law enforcement is investigating the incident.”
Joint Base Andrews is home to the fleet of blue and white presidential aircraft, including Air Force One, Marine One and the “doomsday” 747 aircraft that can serve as the nation’s airborne nuclear command and control centers if needed.
The Air Force said late Monday it did not have anything to add beyond the Andrews statement about Monday’s intrusion.
It’s not the first time the base’s security has been breached; in February 2021 a man got through the military checkpoint onto the installation, then through additional fenced secure areas to gain access to the flight line and climb into a C-40, which is the military’s 737-equivalent aircraft used to fly government officials.
That intruder was apprehended because the “mouse ears” cap he was wearing struck an observant airman as odd.
An inspector general’s investigation found three main security failings, starting with “human error” by a gate security guard who allowed the man to drive onto the base even though he had no credentials that authorized his access. Hours later, the man walked undetected onto the flight line by slipping through a fence designed to restrict entry. Finally, he walked onto and off a parked airplane without being challenged, even though he was not wearing a required badge authorizing access to the restricted area.
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ATLANTA (AP) _ American Software Inc. (AMSWA) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $2.1 million.
The Atlanta-based company said it had profit of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to 9 cents per share.
The enterprise software provider posted revenue of $31.3 million in the period.
American Software expects full-year revenue in the range of $132.5 million to $135 million.
American Software shares have decreased 29% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $18.52, a fall of 19% in the last 12 months.
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Harry and Meghan's run-in with paparazzi is another episode in their battle with the media
London — The latest chapter in the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan’s treatment by the tabloid media was much ado about something.
But exactly what happened Tuesday night in New York when the royals left a gala event and were followed by a group of photographers was not completely clear. What was evident is that the pursuit would likely only fuel Harry’s fury with the media as well as his greatest fear that his wife could meet the same fate as his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car crash while being chased by paparazzi.
The couple’s representatives claimed they had been pursued by paparazzi in a “near catastrophic car chase” through the streets of Manhattan. Police said the pursuit was relatively short, led to no injuries, collisions or arrests and warranted no further investigation. And a photo agency later contended it was Harry and Meghan’s security guards who acted recklessly.
Harry's perception of what happened — and his whole relationship with the media — is undoubtedly colored by his mother's death when he was just 12 years old. He has said his “deepest fear” is that the same will happen to Meghan, and he already accuses the media of hounding her.
“My mother was chased to her death,” Harry said in the mental health docuseries “The Me You Can’t See.” “And now look what’s happened. You want to talk about history repeating itself? They’re not going to stop until she dies.”
Harry’s battle with the news media has taken two shapes: speaking out against his perceived mistreatment in what he has called his life’s mission to reform the press and taking tabloid publishers to court in London, where one case is currently on trial.
Security for Harry and Meghan has been an issue since the British government stripped them of protection when they moved to California in 2020, and it figures in three of his legal cases against the government and tabloid press. The couple have said they fund their own security.
The pursuit in New York occurred the same day a lawyer for Harry argued in a London court that he should be able to challenge a government decision denying him the right to pay police for his own security in the U.K.
Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, has argued his safety was “compromised due to the absence of police protection” during a short visit to the U.K. in July 2021, when his car was chased by photographers as he left a charity event.
On Tuesday, Harry and Meghan, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were leaving the Ms. Foundation Awards in Manhattan when photographers conducted a “relentless pursuit” that resulted in “multiple near collisions," according to a spokesperson for the couple.
At one point, the couple sought refuge in a police station before attempting to evade the photographers in a yellow cab. The cab driver who drove Harry and Meghan said the photographers “were following us the whole time,” though he wouldn’t call it a chase.
The account led New York Mayor Eric Adams to condemn the paparazzi pursuing them as “reckless and irresponsible.”
A photo agency issued a statement denying the freelance photographers involved had done anything wrong and insisting that they had “no intention of causing any distress or harm.”
On the contrary, Backgrid USA said the photographers present reported that part of Harry’s security escort "was driving in a manner that could be perceived as reckless.’’ But Backgrid also said it took the couple’s concerns seriously and would investigate the incident.
In moving to the U.S., Harry and Meghan have tried to take control of the narrative. They stepped down as working royals in 2020, citing what they described as the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media toward Meghan, who is biracial.
They sat for a two-hour TV interview with Oprah, launched a six-part series on Netflix about their life together and Harry released his best-selling memoir, “Spare.”
The media blitz has been met with sympathy and contempt. British tabloid headlines about the couple are often negative.
In the U.S., the TV show “South Park” spoofed the couple in an episode called “The Worldwide Privacy Tour” in which the “prince and princess of Canada” – cartoonish Harry and Meghan lookalikes – jet around the planet in publicity spree to get people to stop talking about them. The episode was widely mentioned in the aftermath of the so-called chase.
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The last weekend of August was a smorgasbord of festivities in Fayetteville as the three-day 2022 Roots Festival kicked off Aug. 25, and SOAR NWA took flight Aug. 26 for two days to benefit Open Avenues.
Fayetteville Roots, a nonprofit organization, established the Fayetteville Roots Festival in 2010 and works to "foster support opportunities for musicians and the music community, and lead year-round music and food community and educational programming in Northwest Arkansas and beyond."
The three-day festival featured more than two dozen musical performances at venues throughout downtown Fayetteville. Culinary tastes were satisfied with the Culinary Grand Tasting on opening night at the Fayetteville Public Library; Roots Pop Up Cafe at 641 Deli on Friday and Saturday; and Restaurant Takeovers at Arsaga's Mill District on Friday and Atlas The Restaurant on Saturday.
The third annual SOAR NWA family-friendly event at Drake Field in Fayetteville saw some 10,000 guests take part in the festival that included a concert by Sammy Kershaw, tethered hot air balloon rides and balloon glow and ascension, helicopter rides, discovery flights, strolling circus performers, a kids' zone, skydiving, beer garden, food trucks and vendor booths. The event was hosted by Megan Crozier, Sam's Club executive vice president and chief merchant.
Kelly Sampson, development director, tells me all proceeds help support Open Avenues "in providing various employment opportunities for people with disabilities right here in Northwest Arkansas."
"Each participant at Open Avenues has a diagnosed disability, ranging from developmental and intellectual disabilities to physical disabilities and mental illness. We work with people to find an employment opportunity that is right for them. Whether it's through a pre-employment program, an onsite employment opportunity, or a job in our community -- we tailor our approach to each individual's needs."
Sampson adds that the group is always looking for new work opportunities for participants. "If you know of any assembly, packaging or labeling work, we'd love the opportunity to bid on it. Our work is high quality and reasonably priced. We're always open to giving tours if you'd like to come see what we do in person. It's a truly amazing, life-changing place, and we'd love to show you what we do first-hand."
Sponsors for the high-flying fundraiser included Sam's Furniture, Unify Financial Credit Union, KHBS/KHOG, Walmart/Sam's Club, McLarty Daniel, Unilever, Samsung and General Mills.
For more event photos -- nwadg.com/photos/society.
Columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by email at cschoppmeyer@nwadg.com.
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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — A Maine game warden and his warden K9 found and rescued a missing Kennebunkport woman Wednesday night who became disoriented and lost behind her home in the woods.
Around 7 p.m. Wednesday, Helen Baillie, 65, reportedly took her black lab for a walk in the woods behind her Kennebunkport home on Arundel Road, a news release from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife said.
"At approximately 7:30, Helen’s husband was notified that someone had located her dog, without Helen, about a mile and a half from their home," the release said.
According to the release, the husband immediately called 911 and notified Kennebunkport police his wife was missing.
Law enforcement agencies searched for Baillie on roads in the immediate area but had no luck locating her. The Maine Warden Service was then called in to assist, the release stated.
When game wardens arrived to help, they were able to find out the GPS coordinate and approximate location of Baillie's cell phone, according to the release.
Game wardens Emerson Duplissie-Cyr and Tyler Harhart were able to find her phone in the woods, abandoned approximately 500 yards from the house," MDIFW said. "The pair looked and called for Helen in the immediate area, but when they couldn’t find her, they went back to bring a Warden K9 unit to the area."
After calling in a K9 unit to assist, Game Warden Chad Robertson and K9 Storm began to search the area shortly before midnight around where the phone was located, the release said.
Around 12:15 a.m., K9 Storm picked up on Baillie's scent and was able to locate her approximately 100 yards away from where the phone was found and more than 500 yards away from her home, MDIFW said.
"Helen had discarded some of her clothes when she was found, she was soaked from walking through the boggy woods and was shaking vigorously from the cold, as temperatures were in the low 40s," the release said. "She also was disoriented, and had difficulty speaking."
Robertson gave Baillie his shirt, Harhart gave her his jacket, and game wardens assisted her with walking out of the woods, the release stated.
Baillie was taken to a waiting ambulance where she was able to warm up and be taken to a nearby hospital for examination, MDIFW said.
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US probing reports that Hertz rented cars with open recalls
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency says it is investigating allegations that Hertz rented vehicles to customers without getting required recall repairs.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in a document posted Tuesday on its website that it has information indicating Hertz rented Nissan and Ford vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls.
The agency says that would violate the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act. It has opened an investigation to audit Hertz’s recall record.
Hertz said that it’s reviewing NHTSA’s request for information. “We are committed to providing safe rentals for our customers,” the Florida company said.
NHTSA said Tuesday that it began getting information late last year that Hertz may have rented vehicles with open recalls. “Information gathered by the agency to date, including from vehicle manufacturers, suggests repairs required under multiple NHTSA safety recalls were not made prior to the rental of such affected vehicles to Hertz customers,” the agency said in a prepared statement.
NHTSA says the vehicles are from the 2018 through 2020 model years.
In 2016, Congress passed a transportation bill with a provision that stops companies from renting vehicles unless recall repairs have been made.
The measure was originally named the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act. The sisters were killed in a 2004 head-on crash when a power steering hose defect in a rented Chrysler PT Cruiser caused a fire and the car went out of control.
The vehicle was rented from Enterprise and had an open safety recall that had not been repaired.
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The Democrat-controlled House Ways and Means Committee voted Tuesday to release a report related to former President Donald Trump's tax returns. The report covers 2013 through 2018 of the former president's tax filings and includes all supporting materials.
In a vote split along party lines, the Democrats on the panel voted in support of the release while Republicans voted against the measure.
Whether or not to release the former president's tax records has become a point of contention, with Republicans arguing that doing so would set a dangerous precedent.
Democrats on the panel had argued that the president's tax returns were necessary for the panel to evaluate the IRS's presidential audit program. In response, Trump filed an emergency application on Oct. 31 to block the release. But the the Supreme Court denied Trump's request to block the committee's request, clearing the way for the records to be released.
Democrats' fight for Trump's tax returns on a legal front have been ongoing for more than three years, beginning in 2019, with then House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass.
He requested the IRS turnover then-President Trump's tax returns spanning 2013 to 2018, but was denied by the Treasury Department, which oversees the IRS. The department said the request was not supported by a legitimate legislative purpose, NPR previously reported, and was "pretextual".
Brady asked committee Democrats to reconsider before the issue was brought to a vote.
"We urge Democrats to turn back while they still can. If they release tax returns today it will be a stain on this committee," Brady told reporters.
Brady also stated that releasing the returns would unleash a new weapon for partisan politicians who would use tax filings against the opposition.
"Ways and Means Democrats are unleashing a dangerous new political weapon that reaches far beyond President Trump, and jeopardizes the privacy of every American," Brady said in a statement last week. "Going forward, partisans in Congress have nearly unlimited power to target political enemies by obtaining and making public their private tax returns to embarrass and destroy them."
Brady added that releasing confidential records wouldn't be limited to public officials, but potentially private citizens, businesses, labor leaders and even Supreme Court Justices.
Neal said, following the vote, "This was not about being punitive, it was not about being malicious."
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Preparations for the World Games 2022 continue as the city marks 62 days until the major event and CBS 42 is counting down the days!
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ETTRICK, Va. -- A dash of royalty has arrived at the Virginia State University campus in Ettrick, Virginia. Two VSU Trojans were crowned Mister and Ms. HBCU to represent students from all Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country.
"HBCUs are extremely important, for black and brown kids we go into this scary world," Mister HBCU Isaiah Matthews said. "We're dealing with so much adversity, whether it's police killings or systematic oppression, but when you go to an HBCU you gain a family. "
Matthews said that family is connected through school pride.
"The orange and blue is in my blood," Matthews said referring to VSU's school colors.
"We call ourselves the Trojans and it's just a school spirit that nowhere else has," Ms. HBCU Joy Watson said.
She said she was honored to be voted the 94th Miss Virginia State University.
"Representation in general matters, so when it comes to my title I'm so grateful," she said.
That win has allowed her to represent VSU on the national stage where she showcased her talent, skill, and intellect to earn the title of Miss National Black College Hall of Fame.
Matthews was crowned VSU's 31st Mr. Virginia State in 2021. He was named Mister HBCU in January 2022.
"Being Mister HBCU is probably the greatest thing I've done in my whole college experience," he said.
Both Trojans competed in separate pageants against students from HBCUs nationwide. Both of them brought home VSU's first national pageant titles.
"While you're doing all this hard work, and everything, you're not thinking about, 'Oh, I'm gonna be the first to do it,'" Watson said.
The spotlight helped the young king and queen connect with other high-achieving students.
"I think that's the cool thing about it," Matthews said. "When a lot of Black men come together and we are able to be in a space where we can not only be vulnerable but just have a lot of joy, it was so amazing."
Watson said she hoped to use her experience and connections to strengthen not only VSU but all HBCUs.
"When people see us they'll want to go here. When people see us, they'll want to send their students, their kids, and maybe even become a professor at our university," she said.
The king and queen hold ambassador roles which they described as full-time jobs.
"You're the face of the university," Matthews said.
"We connect with the alumni, the Board of Visitors, and other HBCUs," Watson added.
All while keeping the school spirit alive and inspiring current and future students to keep the national crowns in the Trojan family.
"The goal is to continue to have people from our school, more Virginia State University kings and queens to hold these titles," Watson said.
The current Mister VSU will compete in the Mister HBCU pageant in January 2023.
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SparkCharge announced a new round of funding Monday that will help enable a continued expansion of the firm’s unique on-demand charging services. The company essentially uses portable hardware to help fill gaps in infrastructure or help EV owners with unforeseen charging needs.
Through its Currently app, SparkCharge has been allowing EV drivers to order extra energy to be delivered while they’re parked—in Dallas, San Francisco, LA, or San Jose.
Now it’s expanding its “charging as a service” model to more surrounding communities: Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley, Union City, Albany, Orange, and Hayward.
With the additional $7 million announced Monday from venture fund Cleveland Avenue, SparkCharge takes its total Series A funding with a diverse group of investors to $30 million, which should allow the company to keep scaling up.
Currently now offers three service tiers, ranging from a base fee of $4.99 per month and $0.69/kwh up to $29.99 a month and $0.51/kwh. Each level includes unlimited deliveries up to 100 miles.
In 2019, the early-stage startup demonstrated that the idea of ordering a pizza crossed with the ubiquity of a “jerry can” of fuel might be the technology that helps to bridge EV enthusiasm, given a charging infrastructure that isn’t yet fully baked. With a charge pack about the size of a large carry-on suitcase that weighed less than 20 lb, SparkCharge’s early hardware could deliver a mile of range back every minute.
In 2020, the company moved on to pilot programs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and partnerships with towing companies showing that EV drivers who did find themselves short on range could avoid a costly tow.
That evolved to the wider rollout of higher-capacity mobile charging hardware called the Roadie CCS and the mobile app eventually called Currently.
SparkCharge says that it has already delivered more than 250,000 miles of range, and it sees the service as a valuable stopgap while charging infrastructure is built up—amid supply shortages—to support the rapid sales and interest in EVs.
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Charging electric vehicles in Britain soon will be more expensive than filling up gasoline-powered cars thanks to soaring electricity costs — an economic switcheroo that could be a harbinger of shrinking financial benefits for Americans who go green.
British energy regulators told electricity consumers to expect to pay 80% more beginning Oct. 1. The national price cap on residential electricity will send the average bill from about $190 per month to an estimated $343 per month, or more than $4,000 per year.
The shocking price hike stems from the nation’s limited reserves and Russia’s cutoff of one of the region’s major sources of electricity generation: natural gas. British energy prices eclipsed those of many other Europeans because the nation lacks domestic energy storage and production of natural gas, nuclear and renewables, making it more reliant on imports.
Kenny Stein, policy director of the Institute for Energy Research, warned that the financial hardship in Europe from rising energy prices is an omen for Americans if the U.S. transitions from fossil fuels to renewables faster than the supply can handle.
“For the U.S., this actually gets to an underlying fallacy of a lot of people that are pushing electric vehicles: They assert electric vehicles are cheaper because they assume electricity prices are going to stay cheap,” Stein said. “You’re combining the increased demands on electricity. That means you’ve got to build a new generation.”
The U.S. is making a major pivot toward electric vehicles. President Biden’s climate spending law is pumping billions of dollars into the production of EVs and providing tax credits to people who buy them.
California last week announced a phaseout of the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles beginning in 2026. The deadline to end sales of new gasoline-powered cars is 2035. Many other Democratic-run states are expected to follow California’s lead.
British electricity prices will nearly double from about 33 cents per kilowatt-hour to 60 cents per kilowatt-hour, making electric vehicles cost more before and after owners drive them off the lot. The average electricity cost in the U.S. is less than 11 cents per kilowatt-hour, according to the Energy Information Administration.
With British electricity prices climbing and gasoline at roughly $7.40 per gallon, the owner of a $40,000 electric Kia Niro would spend more than $100 more to travel 400 miles than the owner of a $26,000 gas-powered Kia Sportage, according to an analysis by the Royal Automobile Club, the British equivalent of the AAA.
A $71,000 Jaguar I-PACE would cost nearly $115 more to go 400 miles than its gas-powered equivalent, the $52,000 Jaguar F-PACE.
London-based Electrifying.com has a slightly rosier outlook. It estimates that the average electric vehicle user now saves 27% on fuel, less than 75% a year ago. With the higher electricity prices, an electric Volkswagen ID.3 crossover that travels 10,000 miles per year will save $34 per month on fuel compared with the gas-powered VW Golf of a similar size.
The price jump of electricity will make the hardest impact on drivers who use public charging stations and pay higher energy taxes. Those who travel long distances or do not have access to an at-home charger will bear more of the burden. Electricity prices at public charging stations are cruising to almost 81 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Stein said the U.S. is in a much better position than Britain to weather fluctuating electricity costs because of its more robust production of the oil and natural gas used for power generation.
The average electricity cost in California is one of the highest in the country at 18 cents per kilowatt-hour, according to EIA data from 2020, the most recent year available. Although California’s cost is almost 70% higher than the national average of 10.59 cents per kilowatt-hour, it is about one-third of the new British price.
Rising U.S. natural gas prices have increased electricity costs. In July, Americans’ electricity bills climbed to their highest levels since 2008 and were nearly 90% higher than the same time last year.
Natural gas is trading above $9 per million British thermal units. The price a year ago was about $3.50.
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DEAR HELOISE: I seldom answer my phone and let the answering machine take messages. I've noticed several times this week that the person leaving a message mumbles the last digits when giving a return phone number. These calls concern returning equipment, and you have to get the right person. I just wait until they call again, which delays everything. If you leave a message, please talk slowly and give your return number clearly.
I read your column every day in the Republican-American, which is published in Waterbury, Connecticut.
-- Carolyn McDonough, Canaan, Connecticut
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DEAR HELOISE: If you can stand another hint about not getting hairspray all over the place in your bathroom, here's what I do. I have really thin hair that I like to keep extra short, like many women of a certain age. So, I just spray a little on one hand, rub my hands together and then rub my hands over my hair. If I want extra for my "sideburns" or bangs, I spritz some spray on my forefinger and thumb and tug my hair into place. The only thing I need to wash is my hands!
Your column is usually the first thing I read in the San Antonio Express-News. I'm a big fan of baking soda and vinegar!
-- Sharon Anderwald, Bandera, Texas
Storing off-season clothes
DEAR READERS: Here's a great way to store off-season clothes. Suitcases are usually empty, so store your clothes inside of them. If you buy new suitcases, you can keep your seasonal clothes in the old ones, without having to dump out the clothes when you take a trip.
-- Heloise
Used books
DEAR HELOISE: In today's Ventura County Star, you suggested ways for people to use hardbound books that they have read and want to get rid of.
Most communities have volunteer organizations called "Friends of the Library." We welcome all used books, inventory them and prepare them for our book sales. The money raised is used to purchase new books for our libraries. They can call their local libraries to find out where to take them.
-- Thelma, via email
Other uses for muffin tins
DEAR READERS: Try these four uses for a muffin tin.
1. For a sick child, a tin can carry a meal filled with small portions of mashed potatoes, peas, etc.
2. Use it to make large ice cubes for coolers or a punch bowl.
3. Invert the tin to hold taco shells upright while filling.
4. Use to make individual meatloaves or casseroles.
-- Heloise
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