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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy Software Foundation – the motion picture industry's premier organization for advancing open source software development across image creation, visual effects, animation, and sound technologies – today announces OpenFX as its newest hosted project. First developed in 2004, OpenFX is a popular open source plugin standard that allows interoperability between image processing tools in the VFX industry.
Originally designed by Bruno Nicoletti, OpenFX serves as an open, extensible C API that defines an industry-wide common interface between image-based visual effects plugins and host applications. This makes it easier both for creative applications to support a variety of plug-ins, and for plug-in developers to support many host applications – reducing proprietary development and industry fragmentation. By creating an interoperable ecosystem of plugins, OpenFX has become the reference standard for visual effects and video processing software creators. Leading software solutions including Autodesk Flame, Foundry Nuke, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve and Fusion, Sony Catalyst and MAGIX Vegas Pro, Assimilate Scratch, Filmlight Baselight, Boris FX Sapphire and Silhouette, RE:Vision Effects, and others support OpenFX commercial plug-ins. By allowing the same plugins to run on multiple editing, video processing, and VFX applications with little or no modification, OpenFX makes it easier for artists to access a wider set of tools.
"OpenFX is the work of smart engineers who focused on developing a standard for interoperability in the image-based software ecosystem. We are very happy to welcome them to the Foundation," shared David Morin, Executive Director of the Academy Software Foundation. "In a world where interoperability is more important than ever, OpenFX will contribute to our growing community, and benefit from the resources of the Academy Software Foundation."
OpenFX has previously been managed by the non-profit Open Effects Association, which will dissolve. Its existing directors – Gary Oberbrunner, Pierre Jasmin, Peter Huisma, Dennis Adams, John-Paul Smith – will join the project's Technical Steering Committee at the Academy Software Foundation.
"We're very much looking forward to being part of the Academy Software Foundation and the added visibility and infusion of new ideas and contributors that go along with that," said Oberbrunner. "With the backing of the Foundation, we expect to be able to add new features more quickly, thereby enhancing the overall ecosystem for image-based VFX throughout the industry."
Currently on version 1.4, new features are already in the works for OpenFX version 1.5, anticipated for release later this year. Most notably, the team recently added an overlay draw suite so that the host application and the plugin can automatically negotiate and agree on the desired graphics API (e.g. OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, Metal or others).
Developers interested in learning more or contributing to OpenFX can visit https://tac.aswf.io/engagement/#OpenFX.
Companies interested in supporting the mission of the Academy Software Foundation can learn more and join at aswf.io/join.
About Academy Software Foundation
Developed in partnership by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Linux Foundation, the Academy Software Foundation was created to provide a world-class home for open source software developers in the motion picture and broader media industries to share resources and collaborate on technologies for image creation, visual effects, animation and sound. The Academy Software Foundation is home to DPEL, MaterialX, OpenVDB, OpenColorIO, OpenEXR, OpenCue, OpenTimelineIO, Open Shading Language, rawtoaces and Rez. For more information about the Academy Software Foundation, visit https://www.aswf.io/.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Classic Lotto 47" game were:
20-29-42-43-45-46
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Classic Lotto 47" game were:
20-29-42-43-45-46
(twenty, twenty-nine, forty-two, forty-three, forty-five, forty-six)
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Everything you need to dog groom at home
It’s important to groom your dog regularly if you want them to look and smell their best. While you could certainly take your dog to a professional service, this can quickly add up. Plus, grooming your dog yourself can be a great bonding experience, bringing the two of you closer together.
It is important to have the right tools for the job if you want your dog grooming experience to go smoothly though. From brushes and shampoos to nail trimmers and elevated tables, there are a number of grooming supplies that can make the process easier.
What to consider when buying dog grooming supplies
The best supplies for your pup
Grooming your dog should be an enjoyable experience for all parties involved. To that end, you should consider what supplies will make your job easier and the process more gentle on your dog.
For example, items like elevated bathtubs and grooming tables eliminate the need for you to bend over while washing them. A powerful cordless trimmer makes cutting dog hair more convenient, since you won’t be tethered to an outlet the whole time. It also makes the process more gentle on your dog, since there is less chance of accidentally yanking out hairs.
Nail clippers
Clipping nails is an activity that is often scary for both the dog and the owner, but using an electric nail grinder can make it considerably more comfortable. That said, some dogs may actually find the noise and vibration of the grinder to be scarier than manual clippers. Trial and error is the best way to determine which method is most suitable for you and your canine companion.
Brushes and grooming gloves
Trial and error may also be best when choosing between a deshedding brush and a grooming glove. Both of these items serve the same purpose — getting all that shedded hair out of your pup’s coat — but you may find that you or your dog like one method better than the other.
Shampoo
When it comes to choosing a shampoo, it's best to opt for one made from natural ingredients. It's also wise to pick a shampoo containing botanicals that help moisturize skin and nourish fur. Combination shampoos and conditioners are a convenient option, since they eliminate one step in the bathing process. For more tips on choosing a shampoo, check the full guide to dog shampoos on BestReviews.
The best dog grooming supplies
[ TropiClean Papaya and Coconut Luxury 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner ]
This tropical-scented combination shampoo and conditioner saves you time when grooming your pooch and leaves them looking and smelling great. Made with naturally-derived ingredients, its pH-balanced formula is gentle on the skin, makes fur feel softer and helps detangle thick, matted knots.
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[ Booster Bath Elevated Dog Bathing and Grooming Center ]
This portable dog bath is elevated, bringing them up to your level, and is packed with features both you and your canine companion will appreciate. These include a rubberized mat for traction, a fan nozzle for washing, a three-point restraint system to hold them in place and detachable legs for easy storage.
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[ Wahl Bravura Cordless Dog & Cat Clipper ]
These powerful, reliable wireless clippers will last plenty of years of use whether you are a dog owner or a professional groomer. They offer 90 minutes of runtime per charge and come with six attachment guides and an adjustable blade for further control over the length of your dog’s fur.
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[ Go Pet Club Dog Grooming Table ]
This grooming table will make your life significantly easier with a height-adjustable overhead arm with an attachment point to help keep your dog in place as you work, and it can be folded up when not in use for compact storage. It comes in several sizes too, with one to fit every pooch.
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Arm & HamSafari Tartar Control Kit for Dogs
If you want to keep your dog’s pearly whites pearly and white, then you need to brush their teeth regularly. This combo pack from Arm & Hammer is affordably priced and includes both the toothbrush and the toothpaste, making it a great value.
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[ FURminator deShedding Tool ]
This deshedding tool removes up to 90% of loose hair and is available in several sizes and options for long- and short-haired breeds. When you’re finished grooming your dog, you can use the fur ejection button to easily clean the hair out of the brush before putting it away.
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[ HandsOn Pet Grooming Gloves ]
This is a gentle approach to grooming most dogs enjoy because it feels more like being petted than brushed. This one features flexible, non-abrasive rubber nodes that remove excess fur and help distribute their natural oils for a shinier coat.
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These eco-friendly wipes are great for cleaning your dog’s paws and face between bathings. They contain several beneficial natural ingredients, such as aloe vera, shea butter and chamomile to leave fur and skin feeling soft and moisturized, and they are available in a lavender or fragrance-free option to suit your preference.
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[ Pawfume Premium Grooming and Finishing Spray ]
Designed for use after you are all done bathing and drying your dog, this finishing spray will leave them smelling great for days. It’s a hypoallergenic, alcohol-free formula that is vet certified to be safe for all dog breeds.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. military formally launched a space force unit in South Korea on Wednesday, its first such facility on foreign territory that will likely enable Washington to better monitor its rivals North Korea, China and Russia.
The activation of the U.S. Space Forces Korea at Osan Air Base near Seoul came after North Korea test-fired a barrage of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles designed to strike the U.S. mainland and its allies South Korea and Japan in recent months.
“Just 48 miles north of us exists an existential threat; a threat that we must be prepared to deter, defend against, and – if required – defeat,” Lt. Col. Joshua McCullion, chief of the new space unit, said during the activation ceremony at Osan. He apparently referred to North Korea, whose heavily fortified border with South Korea is just an hour’s drive from Seoul, the South’s capital.
The unit belongs to the U.S. Space Force, which was launched in December 2019 under then-President Donald Trump as the first new U.S. military service in more than 70 years.
The Space Force was seen soberly as an affirmation of the need to more effectively organize for the defense of U.S. interests in space — especially satellites used for civilian and military navigation, intelligence and communication. A previous Pentagon report said China and Russia had embarked on major efforts to develop technologies that could allow them to disrupt or destroy American and allied satellites in a crisis or conflict.
The U.S. Space Forces Korea is a subordinate of a bigger U.S. Space Force unit established within the Indo-Pacific command in Hawaii last month.
Jung Chang Wook, head of the Korea Defense Study Forum think tank in Seoul, said the U.S. Space Force was created to bring together diverse surveillance assets including space-based satellites in one organization to manage and develop them in an effective, systemic manner. He said its unit in South Korea would work like a field unit while the other one in the Indo-Pacific Command would be its headquarters.
“The U.S. Space Forces Korea would maintain, operate and assess related equipment. Simply speaking, I would say the actual U.S. space operations will be done at Osan Air Base,” Jung said. He said the main role of the U.S. Space Forces Korea would be receiving, processing and analyzing tremendous amount of data and information transmitted by U.S. satellites.
“The U.S. military is faster, better connected, more informed, precise and lethal because of space,” Gen. Paul LaCamera, commander of the 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea, said during the ceremony. “Specifically, the activation here today of U.S. Space Forces Korea … enhances our ability to defend the homelands and ensure peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.”
The U.S. military in South Korea said that one of the main mission areas that the space unit in South Korea will focus on is “missile warning operations, which provides in-theater near-real-time detection and warning of ballistic missile launches.” It said the new unit’s tasks also includes coordinating space operations and services such as position navigation and timing, and satellite communications within the region.
Jung said the launch of a space unit in South Korea was likely primarily aimed at better surveilling North Korea, followed by China and then Russia.
The United States and South Korea have expanded their regular military drills and pushed to further bolster their combined defense capability in the face of North Korea’s advancing nuclear program. North Korea has threatened to use nuclear weapons preemptively in potential conflicts with the United States and South Korea, and the U.S. military warned the North that the use of nuclear weapons “will result in the end of that regime.”
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Associated Press video journalist Kim Yong Ho in Osan, South Korea, contributed to this report.
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GRAPHIC: Woman drowns small Chihuahua in pool, brags about it on social media, sheriff says
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Police in Florida have charged a woman with animal cruelty after they said they obtained video of her drowning a dog in a pool in October.
In a video posted on Facebook, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said 32-year-old Erica Black was previously taken into custody in late July and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for stabbing a 68-year-old man twice.
In August, Ivey said Black’s roommate then came to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office with surveillance video that reportedly has Black drowning a small Chihuahua named Sadie in a swimming pool.
“The video that we have of her drowning her little Chihuahua is the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” Ivey said in the Facebook video. “There is a special place in hell for this woman, and until she gets there, she’s going to rot in our jail.”
Warning: The video description is graphic and may be disturbing for some readers.
In a shortened video released by the sheriff’s office, a woman is seen holding the small white Chihuahua under her arm as she walks into the pool. She then turns around and crouches, holding the dog below the water.
The video shows the dog struggling to reach the surface of the water while the woman continues to hold it down.
Ivey said the majority of the video has not been released due to how disturbing it is. He described the rest of the video, saying Black lets the dog’s body rise and float on the pool’s surface after it had been drowned and records it in the water. Ivey said she then picked the body out of the water and slammed it four times on the deck.
Ivey said Black left the dog’s body on the poolside furniture for several days and then went live on social media, showing people what she had done.
The Facebook video ends with Ivey meeting with Black and an officer as she is being taken to jail.
“You know, usually when I’m walking people in, I have something to say to them,” Ivey said to Black as she was escorted to jail. “I’m disgusted by you.”
The sheriff said Black was in jail on a $150,000 bond for the aggravated assault charge and had an additional $15,000 bond added for the animal cruelty charge.
For any incidents of animal abuse in Brevard County, Florida, the sheriff asks you to call 321-633-2024.
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Police officer shot, killed while responding to call
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WBRC/Gray News) - A police officer in Mississippi has been shot and killed in the line of duty.
WBRC reports Meridian Police Officer Kennis Croom, a Tuscaloosa native, was killed while responding to a domestic situation Thursday afternoon.
Tuscaloosa Police Department Chief Sebo Sanders called the news of Croom’s death devastating. He said Croom interned at the department while he was in college and showed an interest in getting into law enforcement.
“It’s sad; I’m very sad. And it’s heartbreaking when you have a young man who all his life wanted to be in law enforcement. He was more like a nephew to me,” Sanders said.
The police department offered condolences to Croom’s friends, family and fellow Meridian police officers.
Croom had been with the Meridian Police Department since October 2021.
On Friday, authorities were able to arrest Dante Bender in connection to the officer’s shooting. Bender was taken into custody about 80 miles outside of Meridian.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Police said a shooter opened fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility, killing one woman and injuring four others Wednesday as authorities swarmed the city’s bustling midtown neighborhood in search of the 24-year-old suspect.
Atlanta police said there had been no additional shots fired since the initial shooting unfolded inside a Northside Medical building on West Peachtree Street in a commercial area with many office towers and high-rise apartments.
Atlanta police said the suspected shooter is believed to be Deion Patterson and that he was considered armed and dangerous.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum told reporters that a 39-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The four injured victims were also women, aged 25, 29, 56 and 71.
The four injured women “are fighting for their lives at Grady Hospital,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said during a news conference.
More than two hours after the shooting, police said they had no information indicating that Patterson was still in the area. They lifted a shelter-in-place advisory, but asked people to stay away from the area due to the active investigation.
Authorities also put out a photo of Patterson showing his face and asked anyone with information about his whereabouts to call 911 and not approach him. Crime Stoppers was offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.
The shooting comes as cities around the U.S. have been wracked by gun violence and mass shootings in 2023.
In surveillance photos released by police, the suspect was wearing dark pants and a light colored hoodie with the hood pulled up. He had a mask on his face and appeared to be wearing a bag across his front.
Atlanta police said they are aware of a carjacking that happened not long after the shooting a few blocks away. They said the vehicle has been recovered in suburban Cobb County, and they were working to determine whether the vehicle was connected to the shooting.
Dozens of police and fire vehicles were gathered along West Peachtree Street, as officers with assault-style rifles, helmets and vests continued to arrive more than an hour after the shooting.
Many officers clustered outside the front entrance of the Northside Medical building. Multiple helicopters hovered overhead while police tried to keep traffic moving on nearby streets. Construction workers watched from the nearest corner in the midtown neighborhood where many new high-rises are being built.
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(The Hill) – The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack scrambled to add new testimony from White House counsel Pat Cipollone to its latest hearing on Tuesday, and in the process bumped aside evidence about former President Trump’s ties to violent extremist groups.
Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) acknowledged the shift on Wednesday, saying the panel wanted to highlight testimony from a hard-won witness after Cipollone sat down for a formal deposition last Friday under subpoena. Left on the cutting room floor was evidence tying some of Trump’s closest allies to some of the prominent right-wing groups on the front lines of the Capitol insurrection.
“It was in the original script, but we pulled some back just because of the timing,” Thompson said in response to a question from The Hill about Trump world ties to groups like the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.
“The Cipollone deposition was important. And obviously, it’s just a choice we had to make.”
Cipollone delivered a damaging assessment of Trump’s final weeks in office, confirming that he and other legal advisors had determined Trump had lost the election, exhausted his avenues to contest the result and should have conceded defeat instead of pressing his vice president, Mike Pence, to block the electoral count.
But the last-minute adjustment to feature Cipollone came at a cost, leaving unexplored some of the very ties the committee had previously revealed — and promised to explore in greater depth — between Trump and the extremists.
Left unmentioned, for instance, was a Jan. 5 request from Trump to have chief of staff Mark Meadows contact two informal advisors, Roger Stone and Michael Flynn, who both used extremist groups as security details.
The panel also excluded any mention of the so-called “war room” at the Willard Hotel near the White House, where leading Trump allies — including his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani — had huddled to devise strategy ahead of Jan. 6. At least one member of an extremist group, the 1st Amendment Praetorian, was reportedly among them.
Yet the extremist groups played a relatively minor role in Tuesday’s hearing, when the panel leaned on Cipollone’s fresh testimony to demonstrate a broader idea: that Trump drove the effort to overturn the election in defiance of his own White House counsel.
To advance that idea, the select committee cobbled together seemingly disparate themes: an “unhinged” meeting at the White House; secretive plans to make Trump’s call to march to the Capitol appear unexpected; and analysis of a tweet that mobilized extremist groups to show up armed in Washington on Jan. 6.
But the undercurrent was the committee’s push to show Trump’s willing engagement each step of the way, even as they fell short of expectations that they might establish a more direct link between the White House and violent extremists. Some outside legal experts noticed the void.
“I think the committee advanced the ball in terms of providing some new information, but it’s very clear that there are gaps in what their investigation has found with regard to potential conspiracy or Trump’s direct links to the militia groups and other extremists,” said Ryan Goodman, co-director of the Reiss Center on Law and Security at the New York University School of Law.
Over the course of the three-hour hearing, the panel sought to solidify Trump’s role, with Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) pushing back on any arguments that Trump was simply led astray by conspiratorial-minded advisors.
“The strategy is to blame people his advisers called ‘the crazies’ for what Donald Trump did,” Cheney said in her opening remarks.
“This, of course, is nonsense. President Trump is a 76-year-old man, he is not an impressionable child. Just like everyone else in our country, he is responsible for his own actions and his own choices.”
To make the case, the committee displayed a draft tweet revealing that Trump had planned days in advance to call on his supporters to march from a rally at the Ellipse, near the White House, to the Capitol, where Congress would be gathered to certify Joe Biden’s victory. The draft was marked “President has seen.”
That was paired with a text from Jan. 6 rally organizer Kylie Kremer stressing the need to be secretive about Trump’s plans to march to the Capitol since he would try to make the call “unexpectedly.” How Kremer knew in advance was not explored.
Trump also welcomed meetings with fringe advisors, including Flynn and Sidney Powell, over objections from his White House lawyers. (Powell joked that Cippolone “set a new land speed record” rushing to one Oval Office meeting with the group).
And it was Trump, not his speechwriters, who ignored the advice of West Wing aides to insist on attacking Pence during the Ellipse rally — something he did eight times during that speech.
But the committee chose not to build upon its previously teased evidence about Meadows’s call to Stone and Flynn, and never once mentioned the Willard Hotel.
The new evidence provided on Tuesday showed how Trump’s tweet on Dec. 19, when he called for a “wild” protest on Jan. 6, had energized extremist groups around the country, some of them interpreting the message as a call to arms. The committee also revealed evidence of coordination between Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, showing a Facebook post from Florida Oath Keepers chapter leader Kelly Meggs talking about the two groups joining forces with another group, the Three Percenters.
“This week I have organized an alliance,” he wrote. “We have decided to work together to shut this shit down.”
Goodman said it was strange to omit the Meadows call and the hotel.
“I think the fact that the Willard didn’t come up as a nucleus of activity, in which there was a significant overlap between some of the militia groups and Trump’s innermost circle, was unusual, especially because the committee has identified the Willard Hotel as potentially significant in their subpoenas,” he said.
Other committee members echoed Thompson, who said the exclusion was a matter of “bandwidth.”
“There’s only so much time in these hearings. There’s a lot of good stuff. And there was some great stuff that got left off the cutting room floor that hopefully will be released,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), one of the committee’s nine members, said Wednesday.
“As with all the hearings, we’re limited in how much we can cover in a discrete period of time. And that’s why our report will ultimately be so important,” Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) told The Hill.
Goodman argued that the committee succeeded in further demonstrating Trump’s responsibility for the events of Jan. 6, saying it’s clear the former president “made the situation even more incendiary.”
“Even though the committee did not provide very strong evidence of Trump’s direct legal responsibility for the acts of the militias, the hearings certainly provided very strong evidence of Trump’s personal culpability,” he said.
“Without his actions, it’s very apparent that these events would not have occurred.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S., health officials said Friday.
One is a toddler in California and the other an infant who is not a U.S. resident but was tested while in Washington, D.C., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The children were described as being in good health and receiving treatment. How they caught the disease is being investigated, but officials think it was through household transmission.
Other details weren’t immediately disclosed.
Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa, but this year more than 15,000 cases have been reported in countries that historically don’t see the disease. In the U.S. and Europe, the vast majority of infections have happened in men who have sex with men, though health officials have stressed that anyone can catch the virus.
In addition to the two pediatric cases, health officials said they were aware of at least eight women among the more than 2,800 U.S. cases reported so far.
While the virus has mostly been spreading among men who have sex with men, “I don’t think its surprising that we are occasionally going to see cases” outside that social network, the CDC’s Jennifer McQuiston told reporters Friday.
Officials have said the virus can spread through close personal contact, and via towels and bedding. That means it can happen in homes, likely through prolonged or intensive contact, said Dr. James Lawler, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
“People don’t crawl on each other’s beds unless they are living in the same house or family,” he said.
In Europe, there have been at least six monkeypox cases among kids 17 years old and younger.
This week, doctors in the Netherlands published a report of a boy who was seen at an Amsterdam hospital with about 20 red-brown bumps scattered across his body. It was monkeypox, and doctors said they could not determine how he got it.
In Africa, monkeypox infections in children have been more common, and doctors have noted higher proportions of severe cases and deaths in young children.
One reason may be that many older adults were vaccinated against smallpox as kids, likely giving them some protection against the related monkeypox virus, Lawler said. Smallpox vaccinations were discontinued when the disease was eradicated about 40 years ago.
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85-year-old woman killed by alligator in Florida
Posted/updated on: February 20, 2023 at 7:16 pm(PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.) -- An 85-year-old woman was killed by an alligator in Florida on Monday, according to state wildlife officials.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the St. Lucie Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about an alligator bite in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Officials recovered the woman’s body and the alligator was captured by a nuisance alligator trapper, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim,” a representative for the agency said in a statement.
According to the FWC, serious injuries that stem from alligators are rare in the state.
The St. Lucie Sheriff’s Office and Florida and Wildlife Conservation Commission did not respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
On Sunday, a 4-foot-long alligator was removed from a lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, city officials said.
According to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the alligator was "very lethargic and possibly cold shocked since it is native to warm, tropical climates."
In August, an 88-year-old woman was killed in an apparent alligator attack in South Carolina when she was gardening near a pond in Sun City Hilton Head, an adult-only community, and slipped in, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Natural Resources.
Officials said that the alligator, a 9-foot, 8-inch male, was euthanized.
Another elderly woman in Florida was killed in July after she fell into a pond and was attacked by two alligators, authorities said.
Alligators are active during spring and summer because when temperatures rise, their metabolism increases and they look for food, a spokesperson for FWC told ABC News last year.
ABC News' Emily Shapiro, Meredith Deliso and Will McDuffie contributed to this report.
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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — At least 60 bodies were discovered in several villages in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province, authorities said Wednesday.
Residents from Kashali and Kazaroho villages in Rutshuru territory were killed over several days by rebels from the M23 group, said Isaac Kibira, a deputy to the governor of the Bwito area.
“We are sorry to see how the population is being massacred by M23 … more than 60 bodies (were found) tied up with mosquito nets. Others were tied with bags,” Kibira told local media.
The M23 rebel group, largely made up of Congolese ethnic Tutsis, rose to prominence 10 years ago when its fighters seized Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city on the border with Rwanda. It derives its name from a March 23, 2009, peace deal, which it accuses the Congo government of not implementing. The rebel group was dormant for nearly a decade before resurfacing more than a year ago.
M23 fighters are accused by civilians and rights groups of killing civilians and abducting people. Earlier this month, the group withdrew from much of the territory that it had captured, as part of a cease-fire agreement. But residents say they’re still present.
Conflict has been simmering in eastern Congo for decades where more than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, mostly for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some groups are trying to protect their communities.
In addition to increasing M23 violence, CODECO rebels in neighboring Ituri province have also been intensifying attacks.
On Tuesday, 19 people were killed by CODECO in Irumu terriroty, said Gili Gotabo, the president of the Irumu civil society group.
Fighting between CODECO, a loose association of various ethnic Lendu militia groups, and Zaire, a mainly ethnic Hema self-defense group, has been ongoing since 2017 but has worsened recently. In February, at least 32 civilians were killed by the group. In December, the United Nations said the insurgent group was expanding its areas of control, attacking civilians and Congo’s military, and taxing communities in the areas that it holds.
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(WGN) – A mother defied the odds by betting her ill newborn daughter would make it to her first birthday. This week the little girl celebrated her fifth.
For Sabiba Auodia, the tubing tethering her 5-year-old daughter Alice is also the one thing allowing her to live.
“I’m her voice now. I’m her breath. I’m giving her the breath to live,” Auodia said.
Five years ago, Auodia was pregnant with Alice, her first child.
On holiday from their homeland of Algeria, Auodia went into early labor and delivered a very sick baby girl. Alice was diagnosed with a rare condition that doesn’t allow her to breathe on her own. Doctors delivered the heart-wrenching news to the new parents that their baby would likely not make it to her first birthday.
“In my mind, I cannot turn off the machine and let her go. I see in her like she wants to live,” Auodia said.
Despite being told their baby suffered brain damage that will impede her ability to ever walk or talk, Auodia and her husband chose to bet on hope.
And so began what would be a four-year journey, in and out of hospitals fighting for the miracle they named Alice Chloe.
Olivia Hayes is the Assistant Clinical Manager at La Rabida Hospital. She was there witnessing each new milestone like Alice’s first birthday and then her second.
“There are hard cases and then there are cases that will truly blow your mind. because they are a miracle,” she said. “She is a miracle. She is a miracle since the day she was born and every day since then.”
As her parents learned a new language and carried the weight of the machine required to keep their daughter alive, Alice Chloe found her own rhythm.
“To see our daughter now, she’s happy, walking around, she’s enjoying her life and everything,” Auodia said.
By her fourth birthday, Alice traded the halls of a hospital for those of a school. And each passing birthday and milestone has been an unexpected and beautiful gift for the family.
“I’m the happiest mom in the world. When I see her progressing,” Auodia said. “I feel blessed. I feel blessed to see my daughter here”
A bright-spirited girl, only held back by the heavy machine that gives her breath.
There is a pacemaker that could be placed in Alice’s diaphragm, freeing her from the three-foot cord. It costs more than this family believes they could afford, which is why on Alice’s fifth birthday, gratitude in her heart, Auodia made her own silent wish as she helped her daughter blow out the candles for a birthday they were told would never come.
“My dream is to see my daughter without any cords, any cords in her body, talking walking around and saying ‘Yes, I’m here. Yes, I can,” Auodia said.
A GoFundMe on behalf of Alice has raised more than $4,000 of its $100,000 goal. Anyone interested in donating may do so by clicking the hyperlink above.
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TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — A teacher with Tippecanoe School Corp. is yet again a finalist to become Indiana Teacher of the Year.
This time it's Amanda Beck, a German teacher at Harrison High School.
"I think in the beginning of my career, I loved German more than teaching," Beck said. "And as I became a more experienced teacher, the teaching and pedagogy has become a lot more important."
Beck had this to say about her recent recognition:
"Just shock. I don't know how else to describe it. And just an honor to be at that level," she said.
So what sets Beck's class apart? Here's what Freshman Sofia Pamiagua had to say:
"I really enjoy it. It's intense but we learn a lot and it's fast, but it's at a good pace. It's strict but in a fun way, too," Pamiagua said.
Those words resonate with Beck, who constantly moves around the classroom.
"I try to keep class high-energy," Beck said. "I try to make it interesting and exciting."
But the most rewarding experience?
"Being able to help kids learn how to communicate and learning the research into what goes into helping the brain process language and use it actually get their point across, that's been the fun part to see," Beck said.
For students, Beck's love of language and teaching is infectious.
"Her communication toward the class is very nice," Pamiagua said. "She's a great teacher and I really love her."
Since 2015, TSC teachers Kathy Nimmer and Sharita Ware were also named finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year and ultimately won the award.
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Tours at State Capitol set to resume
Published: May. 26, 2022 at 12:30 PM CDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Tours of the State Capitol are resuming once again, beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Guided tours will be available on the hour from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays. They will continue every day until Labor Day.
“We enjoy being able to share the building’s rich history, unparalleled architecture and unique beauty,” said John Boyle, OMB Facility Management Director.
Tours must be taken with a tour guide, as self-guided tours won’t be allowed.
Group tour requests are also available by completing a tour request form on the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget’s website at omb.nd.gov/capitol-complex.
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North Korea fires more missiles as tensions rise around Korean Peninsula
By Yoonjung Seo and Caitlin Hu, CNN
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Thursday morning local time, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff -— a move likely to escalate tensions in the area after a series of shows of military might this week.
Originating from the Samsok area of North Korea’s capital Pyongyang, according to the South Korean statement, it was North Korea’s sixth ballistic missile launch event in the past two weeks.
It also closely follows a highly provocative launch by the isolated country on Tuesday, when North Korea fired a ballistic missile without warning over Japan — the first in five years — prompting Tokyo to urge residents to take shelter.
The United States and South Korea responded with missile launches and exercises around the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Last month, the US, Japanese and South Korean navies conducted joint anti-submarine exercises in international waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula to improve response capability against North Korean submarine threats.
The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and its carrier strike group as well as destroyers of South Korea and Japan were involved in the joint exercise, according to the South Korean Navy.
Pyongyang on Thursday accused the US of contributing to tensions around the Korean Peninsula and framed its own launches as reactive.
US blames Russia, China for emboldening Pyongyang
The latest North Korean launch came hours after a Security Council briefing at the United Nations headquarters in New York about its weapons program.
Speaking at the council, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield accused Russia and China, without naming them, of enabling North Korea.
North Korea has “enjoyed blanket protection from two members of this council. These two members have gone out of their way to justify the DPRK’s repeated provocations and block every attempt to update the sanctions regime,” she said.
Referring to Russia and China, Thomas-Greenfield said, “Two permanent members of the Security Council have enabled [North Korean leader] Kim Jong Un” to continue these “provocations.”
But China countered that it was Washington ratcheting up tensions.
“The US has recently been bolstering its military alliances in the Asia Pacific region and intensifying the risk of military confrontation on the nuclear issue,” the Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Geng Shuang said during a Security Council meeting.
The US is “poisoning the regional security environment,” he added.
Experts have warned that North Korea’s recent tests suggest an even greater escalation in weapons testing could be on the horizon.
“North Korea is going to keep conducting missile tests until the current round of modernization is done,” Jeffrey Lewis, director of the East Asia Nonproliferation Program at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, told CNN earlier this week.
A nuclear test could come “anytime,” he added.
South Korean and US officials have been warning since May that North Korea may be preparing for a nuclear test, with satellite imagery showing activity at its underground nuclear test site.
If North Korea conducts a test, it would be the country’s seventh underground nuclear test and the first in nearly five years.
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TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) — A baseball player for a small college in Texas was in stable condition Monday after he was struck by a stray bullet during a game over the weekend.
Matthew DeLaney, who was not in uniform for Texas A&M-Texarkana, was standing near the bullpen and batting cages near the southwest corner of George Dobson Field on Sunday when he was hit by a bullet fired from an adjacent neighborhood, police said.
DeLaney, 18, of Princeton, Texas, was struck in the chest and taken to a Texarkana hospital, where he remained in intensive care.
“The official status we have for him from the hospital is that he is in stable condition,” university communications manager John Bunch said in an email, “but we think it’s important to note that he has a number of serious injuries, as would be expected with this type of trauma. He has made slight improvements daily but still has significant injuries and complications to overcome.”
The game between Texas A&M-Texarkana and Houston-Victoria was called off after the shooting, which occurred during the fifth inning.
Police issued felony warrants for a 17-year-old male for aggravated assault and for a 20-year-old male for deadly conduct. The 20-year-old turned himself in to authorities on Monday, police said, and the 17-year-old remains at large.
Police, in a post on the Texarkana department’s Facebook page, said they received several calls about shots fired in the neighborhood west of the ballfield. Officers found several spent shell casings in the front yard of a residence.
Police said a disturbance ended with two men shooting at each other in front of the house. One of the shots traveled about 400 yards and struck DeLaney.
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Hoskin wins another 4-year term as chief of Cherokee Nation, country’s most populous tribe
Jun 5, 2023, 11:51 AM | Updated: 3:06 pm
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Cherokee Nation’s Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. won reelection to another four-year term as leader of the nation’s most populous tribe, according to results certified Monday by the tribe’s Election Commission.
Hoskin, a 38-year-old attorney, won nearly 63% of the vote in the four-way race for chief, a position similar to the governor of a state. Hoskin’s running mate, Bryan Warner, won reelection to deputy chief with about 62% of the vote. Both needed to secure more than 50% to avoid a runoff.
“Today, we celebrate not only a victory but a renewal of our shared commitment to the principles that have guided our nation for centuries,” Hoskin and Warner said in a joint statement. “Together, we will confront the challenges that lie ahead, united in our determination to uplift and empower every member of our Cherokee family.”
Hoskin, a 38-year-old attorney, ran on a platform of protecting tribal sovereignty, investing in improved health and wellness for tribal citizens and funding efforts to protect its language.
During Hoskin’s tribal delegate seated in Congress pick up steam.
The results show three of the eight tribal council races on the ballot in Saturday’s election will head to a runoff election in July. Those elected to a seat on the 17-member council without a runoff include Julia Coates, Joe Deere, Kevin Easley Jr., Daryl Legg and Dora Patzkowski.
Based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation has a population that has risen in recent years to more than 450,000 members. It is one of 39 federally recognized tribes with headquarters in a state once known as Indian Territory, where indigenous people were forced to relocate in the 1800s as European settlers expanded westward.
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DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Alliance, the nation's largest independent gastroenterology management organization, is pleased to announce a partnership with Connecticut GI ("CTGI"), expanding GI Alliance's presence into the Northeast and its 15th state.
CTGI, the largest GI practice in Connecticut, includes 82 physicians, 45 advanced practice providers, and 400 team members providing GI care in 25 practices and 25 procedure locations. CTGI serves patients in Bloomfield, Bristol, Enfield, Farmington, Fairfield, Glastonbury, Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, New London, Norwich, Putnam, Sharon, Southington, South Windsor, Torrington, Vernon, Wallingford, Waterford, and surrounding communities. CTGI provides ancillary care including pathology, anesthesia, infusion, and clinical research.
"CTGI is revered nationally as an outstanding GI practice that focuses on quality patient care and places culture as a top priority," said Jim Weber, M.D., CEO of GI Alliance. "This important partnership accelerates our ability to partner with leading GI physicians and their practices in the Northeast and paves the way to expand accessible lower cost outpatient care to patients nationwide."
Jason Scheir, GI Alliance Board Member and Apollo Partner and Head of US Hybrid Value, said, "With the acquisition of CTGI, GI Alliance demonstrates its continued commitment to partnering with leading GI operators nationally to build the premier gastroenterology platform in the U.S. We are excited to support GI Alliance in this next phase of the company's growth and geographic expansion."
"GI Alliance's exemplary management support will provide us with top-tier resources enabling us to focus on our world-class patient care," said Jeffry Nestler, M.D., CTGI. "CTGI recognizes the significant value in aligning with the preeminent GI management organization that is both physician led and physician owned, we are excited about the partnership."
About GI Alliance
GI Alliance is a physician-led and majority physician-owned GI practice management company providing services to nearly 800 independent gastroenterologists operating in Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and Connecticut. GI Alliance managed practices focus on providing the highest-quality care to their patients. In addition to providing operational support for practices, GI Alliance is working to unite gastroenterologists nationwide by aligning interests and improving patient care.
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A California law that prohibits new oil and gas wells from being drilled near homes, schools and hospitals could face a referendum in the 2024 election.
Stop the Energy Shutdown, a campaign organized by oil and gas industry groups, said Tuesday it has collected enough signatures for a referendum to overturn SB 1137, the law that banned new oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet (975 meters) of highly populated places. It was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September.
The passage of SB 1137 was the result of years of effort from environmental justice groups across California who were trying to limit air pollution in poor communities and communities of color.
Oil and gas groups claim they have gathered nearly 1 million signatures to repeal it, but counties and the secretary of state must still review and verify them, a process that will go through January. Roughly 623,000 signatures must be deemed valid for the referendum to qualify. If that happens, the law would be halted until voters weigh in. It’s set to take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
Industry proponents say the law will make the region more dependent on foreign oil and drive up gas prices across the state. They made a similar claim when Los Angeles County banned new oil and gas wells altogether last September.
“There is absolutely no reason California should be held hostage and export our wealth to OPEC+ countries,” Rock Zierman, CEO of the California Independent Petroleum Association, said in a press release Tuesday. “But by strangling our domestic supply, Governor Newsom is promoting greater greenhouse gas emissions generated in other parts of the world and making gasoline more expensive.” The group is leading the push for the referendum.
“Being from Kern County, this is something that I hear anytime any restriction or regulation is set upon the oil and gas industry,” said Cesar Aguirre, senior community organizer with the Central California Environmental Justice Network. “They just want to be allowed to continue neighborhood drilling when it’s proven to be dangerous. And that doesn’t matter to them.”
Campaign finance records filed with the California secretary of state show that Stop the Energy Shutdown has raised more than $20 million for the referendum since mid-October. Some of the donors — Sentinel Peak Resources, Signal Hill Petroleum and E&B Natural Resources Management — gave well over a million dollars each to the effort.
The battle over setbacks comes as Gov. Newsom has become more aggressive in pushing for legislation against oil and gas companies, including convening a discussion on taxing their profits.
Moves to decarbonize and regulate oil and gas companies have been happening at the local level in California as well. Earlier this month, the City of Los Angeles passed an ordinance banning new oil and gas wells and approving a plan to phase out new ones.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with manslaughter for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold has been indicted by a grand jury, an expected procedural step that will allow the criminal case to continue.
Daniel Penny was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last month in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who struggled in recent years with homelessness and mental illness.
Grand jury proceedings are secret and spokespeople for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment Wednesday, but the indictment was confirmed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
“I appreciate DA Bragg conducting a thorough investigation into the death of Jordan Neely. Like I said when the DA first brought charges, I have the utmost faith in the judicial process, and now that the Grand Jury has indicted Daniel Penny, a trial and justice can move forward,” Adams said in a statement.
Neely was shouting at passengers and begging for money when Penny pinned him to the floor of the moving subway car with the help of two other riders. Penny, a former U.S. Marine, then held Neely in a chokehold that lasted more than three minutes.
Penny has said he was protecting himself and other passengers, claiming Neely shouted “I’m gonna’ kill you” and that he was “ready to die” or go to jail for life.
A freelance journalist who recorded Neely struggling to free himself, then lapsing into unconsciousness, said he was acting aggressively and frightening people but hadn’t assaulted anyone. Neely was Black. Penny is white.
Penny’s lawyers, Steven Raiser and Thomas Kenniff, said in a statement that Neely had not intended to kill Neely, just hold him until police arrived.
“While we respect the decision of the grand jury to move this case forward to trial, it should be noted that the standard of proof in a grand jury is very low and there has been no finding of wrongdoing. We’re confident that when a trial jury is tasked with weighing the evidence, they will find Daniel Penny’s actions on that train were fully justified,” Raiser said.
Neely’s death prompted protests by many who saw it as an example of racial injustice, but some people have rallied around Penny, including several of the Republican candidates for president. A fund set up to pay for Penny’s legal defense has raised more than $2.8 million, according to his lawyers.
Penny, 24, was released on $100,000 bond following his May 12 arraignment. He will need to return to court to be arraigned on the new indictment.
Under New York law, prosecutors needed a grand jury indictment to move forward with the case.
If convicted, Penny could face years in prison.
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Family members of Americans detained abroad to demonstrate in front of White House
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
Nineteen family members of Americans unlawfully detained abroad will take part in a day of activism in front of the White House Wednesday in the hope of securing a meeting with President Joe Biden that could lead to their loved ones returning home.
Alexandra Forseth, whose father and uncle are part of the so-called CITGO 6 — five of whom remain in Venezuela — told CNN family members of Americans detained in Venezuela, Rwanda, Iran, Afghanistan and Russia are expected to participate, both in person and virtually, in Wednesday’s event at Lafayette Park. The father and sister of Trevor Reed, who was freed from Russian detention in a prisoner exchange last week, will also be there.
Reed’s release threw a spotlight on Paul Whelan, a US citizen and former Marine who has been in Russian custody since 2018 for espionage charges, which he has consistently and vehemently denied. Whelan, who was convicted and sentenced in June 2020 to 16 years in prison, has questioned why he was left behind in the deal that freed Reed.
Whelan’s sister, Elizabeth, told CNN that she had spoken with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday. Elizabeth Whelan said she was “deeply appreciative of the call” and had “shared the distress the Whelan family felt when we found out that Paul was left behind in Russia.”
“Secretary Blinken assured me that obtaining the release of Paul Whelan remains a priority,” she said, but “exactly how that effort is going was not shared on the call.”
A senior State Department official confirmed that Blinken and Elizabeth Whelan had spoken over the weekend but did not share details about their call.
Forseth, one of the leaders of the day of activism, said the idea for the event came together prior to Reed’s release but that it was like “lighter fluid” for the families.
Forseth said there is a feeling among the families of detainees that the administration’s hostage diplomacy policy is “completely reactive,” and the administration is not going to make decisions on their loved ones’ cases “unless we make a stink, and then it just so happened that the Reeds proved our case.”
“We’ve been siloed, but we’re all in a very similar situation where we feel that there are decisions to be made that could directly improve our cases, or bring people home, all of the above, and it’s just getting stopped, not getting to Biden, and then the only people that are getting results are the people that screamed loud enough in the rain to get Biden’s attention,” he said.
Paula and Joey Reed met with Biden following an extensive public pressure campaign. On Monday, Biden said he would meet with the parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist was kidnapped in Syria in 2012.
Calling theirs an “inclusive but focused campaign,” Forseth said the families aim to get the public to think of these not as individual cases, but rather as a pattern and “an injustice and the government needs to actually care and do something about it.”
The Biden administration has said it is working to secure the release of Americans who are unlawfully detained abroad.
“We on the President’s team will keep working these issues until they’re home, just as the President has pledged that we’ll do,” a senior administration official told reporter’s during a briefing about Reed’s release.
This story has been updated with further developments Monday.
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PARIS, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Location, the official and exclusive hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, unveils today its Hospitality and Travel Packages for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Olympic fans and companies globally will have unprecedented access to a historic Opening Ceremony in Paris through one single provider.
For the first time ever in the history of the Olympic Games, the Opening Ceremony will take place on July 26, 2024 outside of a stadium, with an exceptional 6 km (3.7 miles) route along the Seine River. The hospitality experiences created by On Location will enhance this extraordinary event and bring the historic city of Paris to life, by offering spectators from all around the world unique seating options never before available to guests. This unique hospitality experience allows them to view the Opening Ceremony from iconic Paris landmarks and become immersed in the extraordinary backdrop to the action. Fans from all over the world can now book their packages on the dedicated Paris 2024 Hospitality Online Platform and choose from a suite of hospitality and travel packages: https://olympics.onlocationexp.com/paris2024/ceremony
Paul Caine, President of On Location and IMG Events declared "We are thrilled to offer our guests an unparalleled hospitality experience at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. Our official packages provide exclusive access to premium seating, exceptional cuisine, and unforgettable entertainment, making this a once-in-a-lifetime event for sports fans and enthusiasts. We look forward to welcoming our guests to the world's greatest celebration of athletic excellence and international unity."
Riverside packages
Visitors of the Olympic Games who choose Riverside packages will be given premium seating options on the banks of the Seine, coupled with an elevated hospitality area offering Gold service level in the Palais de Tokyo, close to the end of the Opening Ceremony route, or a Silver service level in the Maison de l'Amérique Latine, located within a short walk of the Seine River.
- Gold: in a Parisian-style setting decorated in the colors of the Olympic Games, spectators will have reserved premium seating along the banks of the Seine with a breathtaking view of the Opening Ceremony. A dedicated hospitality area accessible on foot from the seats will be open before, during and after the Opening Ceremony. The programme includes buffet and cocktail dining with a selection of champagne, wine, beer, and soft drinks, as well as entertainment and performances by artists in the hospitality area.
- Silver: visitors will enjoy a reserved seat in a grandstand on the banks of the Seine with a superb view of the Opening Ceremony. In the private hospitality, they will have access to a cocktail reception and live music will animate the evening.
Bridge 360 package
Guests will be welcomed in the spectacular Café de Paris, Paris' largest open-air brasserie, nestled on a mythical bridge of the capital located near the famous Trocadero and Eiffel Tower. Guests will be able to dine at this exceptional brasserie with an exclusive view of the Seine and will have access to entertainment and a Gold level of service.
This unusual grandstand with its Parisian-style décor and Olympic colors will allow guests to enjoy a panoramic and impressive view of Paris and of the Opening Ceremony. Guests will share an unforgettable moment in a dedicated hospitality area with an excellent cocktail style dinner, special guest appearances, and various animations and performances creating a unique, once in a lifetime hospitality experience.
With the exception of the Paris 2024 Ticketing Programme, the official Paris 2024 Hospitality Programme is the only official way to guarantee your place for the Opening Ceremony, as these are the only official and safe sources to buy tickets and hospitality packages for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
For these exceptional packages, the per person prices range from €5,750 including VAT (€5,000 excluding VAT) to €11,000 including VAT (€9,500 excluding VAT).
In addition to the packages for the Opening Ceremony, there are various options for corporate hosting opportunities and for fan hospitality packages for all sporting sessions, all of which are available on the official hospitality sales platform: https://hospitalitytravelpackages.paris2024.org/discover/?language=en
On Location has created packages which offer fans from all over the world the possibility to watch, enjoy, embrace and share the thrill of the Olympic Games. They can choose from a selection of hospitality experiences in private suites or in shared spaces, each having a different level of premium hospitality service.
The official Paris 2024 Hospitality Program is based on 3 key pillars and is aimed at the general public, companies and official partners:
- CLUBHOUSE 24: Clubhouse 24 is a centralized hospitality and entertainment zone located in the heart and the center of Paris at the iconic Palais de Tokyo, with easy access on foot or via public transportation, to 15 competition venues. Guests can enjoy a host of food and beverages at the Parisian-inspired food market, and entertainment options, including the Clubhouse 24 main stage, featuring live music performances, sports demonstrations, interactive activities, family fun, special fans appearances and much more.
- ON-SITE HOSPITALITY: The highest-quality, in-venue hospitality experiences delivered within official competition venues in private suites or in shared lounges, with access to different levels of service (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Private).
- TRAVEL PACKAGES: To suit all needs, depending on the length of stay and interests, combining one or more tickets for the Olympic Games sporting sessions with a full range of services to enrich and complete the stay in Paris (Discover 2024, Explore 2024 and Custom Packages).
On Location offers protection for hospitality packages sold to guests in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, on the Paris 2024 hospitality platform from March 21, 2023, through Allianz Partners. The Allianz insurance services include hospitality package protection which reimburses guests if event attendance is not possible due to a covered reason, trip interruption coverage, luggage protection and 24/7 expert assistance and concierge services.
Consumers and Olympic sports fans should visit the dedicated hospitality sales platform to discover the range of packages being offered: https://hospitalitytravelpackages.paris2024.org.
For large group orders (from 11 people), and for all corporate enquiries, please visit the dedicated Corporate Hospitality Booking Platform to discuss packages tailored to specific requirements and preferences: https://corporatehospitality.paris2024.org/en
In recognition of Visa's long-standing partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, @Visa is the Official Way to Pay.
About On Location
On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world-class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, Los Angeles 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates several unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sport, and entertainment company.
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The leading online powersports brand launches its latest brick-and-mortar experience with a three-day event
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RevZilla, the largest digital platform for moto-enthusiasts worldwide, is celebrating the grand opening of its new location in Southern California. This is RevZilla's first California retail location and the brand's fourth store nationwide. The new storefront has received an overwhelming "welcome" from the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa riding communities and RevZilla is throwing a grand opening MotoBash event on September 30 – October 2 to thank the community.
"Southern California has always had a strong riding culture and we're honored to serve the community that's embraced us since our inception," said Stevan Popovich, Chief Business Development Officer, Comoto Family of Brands. "This new location gives RevZilla access to one of the largest retail markets in the U.S. and offers our customers yet another in-store experience where they can engage with the RevZilla brand firsthand, along with other local riders."
RevZilla will be hosting a grand opening event at the new store (1812 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, Calif., 92627) from Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2, 2022, beginning at 10 a.m. PT each day. Throughout the weekend, the public is invited to celebrate the opening with several fun—and free—activities at the store, including:
- Meet RevZilla Media Hosts Ari Henning and Jen Dunstan
- See the Yoshimura Racing R7 motorcycle that Ari Hemming raced in the MotoAmerica round at Laguna Seca this summer
- Enjoy live music, food and refreshments
- Participate in moto-giveaways* throughout the weekend. Winners will receive a variety of items from gloves to helmets and much more
RevZilla is the leading online destination for all things motorcycling with the largest selection of helmets, apparel and accessories, and the most in-depth content catalog of riding education and entertainment. The RevZilla in-store experience is an extension of the beloved online brand, bringing the Gear Expert level of motorcycle apparel to help riders find the best solution for their needs.
The Newport Beach location will regularly host community events and feature a full line-up of motorcycle gear including helmets, men's and women's apparel, race suits, parts and more. The retailer has been the go-to brand for riders across the globe for more than a decade and is excited to bring a new brick-and-mortar location to the ever-growing Southern California rider community.
Members of the media, community members and residents are invited to join the grand opening festivities. For more information on RevZilla and the new store, please visit https://www.revzilla.com/newport-beach.
*Interested parties must register onsite and be present to win
Comoto is America's largest and fastest growing omni-channel platform in the powersports aftermarket-products industry, dedicated to advancing the experience of moto-enthusiasts across the globe. Comoto's brands, RevZilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles, and REVER deliver premium products, dedicated expertise, engaging media, and passionate customer support of the rider community through best-in-class eCommerce and retail experiences.
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The House Select Committee investigating the Capitol siege will focus on efforts by former President Donald Trump to pressure the Justice Department to pursue baseless claims of election fraud.
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The House Select Committee investigating the Capitol siege will focus on efforts by former President Donald Trump to pressure the Justice Department to pursue baseless claims of election fraud.
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Harvard returns Standing Bear’s tomahawk to Nebraska tribe
BOSTON (AP) — A tomahawk once owned by Chief Standing Bear, a pioneering Native American civil rights leader, has been returned to his tribe after being housed for decades in a museum at Harvard University.
Members of the Ponca tribes in Nebraska and Oklahoma visited the Massachusetts university on June 3 for the ceremonial return of the artifact, the tribes said in a recent announcement.
Standing Bear had originally gifted the pipe-tomahawk to one of his lawyers after winning the 1879 court case that made him one of the first Native Americans granted civil rights.
The tomahawk changed hands several times before being acquired by Harvard in 1982.
“This is a good homecoming and a good step in the many steps we have to do to get back to our identity, to our ways of our people,” Angie Starkel, a member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska who made the trip to Cambridge, said in a statement.
Stacy Laravie, a descendant of Standing Bear who is also the historic preservation officer for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, agreed.
“We talk about generational trauma, but we don’t talk about generational healing, and that’s what we’re doing now,” she said in a statement. “This is healing.”
Jane Pickering, director of Harvard’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, said the tomahawk’s return reflects the institution’s desire to repair past harms.
“The Peabody directly benefited from collecting practices that we acknowledge today ignored the wishes and values of families and communities,” she said in a statement.
Harvard and the museum have faced criticism over the pace of repatriating Native American remains and other significant objects to tribes, as required under federal law.
The museum and tribes have been working on the tomahawk’s return for more than a year; tribal members were slated to travel to campus before pandemic-related restrictions last year delayed it.
The Ponca tribes say they will announce plans to exhibit the tomahawk at a later date.
They were among many forcibly relocated from their homelands to other territories by the federal government in the 1800s.
Standing Bear was arrested 1878 for leaving the tribe’s Oklahoma reservation in order to fulfill a promise he made to bury his eldest son back in their tribe’s homeland in Nebraska’s Niobrara River Valley.
In his landmark federal trial, he successfully argued for the recognition of Native Americans as persons entitled to rights and protection under law.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S.
HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health. The company says the timing was unrelated to the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s. They have always required a prescription, generally so health professionals can screen for conditions that raise the risk of rare, but dangerous, blood clots.
The French drugmaker’s application compiles years of research intended to convince the Food and Drug Administration that women can safely screen themselves for those risks and use the pill effectively.
“For a product that has been available for the last 50 years, that has been used safely by millions of women, we thought it was time to make it more available,” said Frederique Welgryn, HRA’s chief strategy officer.
An FDA approval could come next year and would only apply to HRA’s pill, which would be sold under its original brand name, Opill. The company acquired the decades-old drug from Pfizer in 2014, but it’s not currently marketed in the U.S.
Reproductive rights advocates want to see other prescription contraceptives move over the counter and, eventually, for abortion pills to do the same.
That potential for a precedent-setting decision once again places the FDA under an intense political spotlight.
Late last year, the agency was condemned by abortion opponents and praised by women’s rights advocates when it loosened access to abortion pills. The agency faced similar political pressures in 2006 when it approved over-the-counter use of the emergency contraception pill Plan B.
Many conservative groups stress they are only interested in curtailing abortion, and state bans often explicitly exclude contraception.
Even before Monday’s announcement, Democratic lawmakers were calling on the FDA to swiftly consider any such requests.
“We urge FDA to review applications for over-the-counter birth control pills without delay and based solely on the data,” said more than 50 members of the House’s Pro-Choice Caucus in a March letter.
Many common medications have made the switch from behind the pharmacy counter, including drugs for pain relief, heartburn and allergies.
In each case, companies must show that consumers can understand the drug’s labeling, evaluate its risks and use it safely and effectively without professional supervision. HRA spent seven years conducting the FDA-required studies, including a trial that followed 1,000 women taking its pill for six months.
Behind the company’s efforts is a coalition of women’s health researchers and advocates who have worked for nearly two decades to make contraceptives more accessible, especially to groups with less access to health care.
The Oral Contraceptives Over-the-Counter Working Group helped fund some of HRA’s research and is mobilizing support behind a media campaign dubbed Free the Pill.
“A lot of our research has been about making the case to help inspire and support a company to take this work on,” said Kelly Blanchard, president of Ibis Reproductive Health, a group member that supports abortion and contraceptive access.
Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa. Last year, Paris-based HRA won U.K. approval for the first birth control pill available there without a prescription.
Advocates were particularly interested in HRA’s drug because they say it’s likely to raise fewer safety concerns.
The pill contains a single synthetic hormone, progestin, which prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm from the cervix.
Most birth control pills contain progestin plus estrogen, which can help make periods lighter and more regular. Progestin-only pills are generally recommended for women who can’t take the more popular combination pills due to health issues.
But estrogen also accounts for most of the blood clot risk associated with oral contraceptives. FDA’s labeling warns against their use in certain women already at risk for heart problems, such as those who smoke and are over 35.
For most women, the drugs are overwhelmingly safe. For every 10,000 women taking combination pills annually, three to nine will suffer a blood clot, according to FDA data. That compares with one to five clots among 10,000 women who aren’t taking birth control.
And medical professionals point out that blood clot rates are much higher in women who become pregnant, when hormone levels and reduced blood flow increase clotting risk.
“What I definitely see is a misunderstanding of the dangers of these pills. It is much safer to take the pill than to be pregnant” said Dr. Maura Quinlan, a Northwestern University physician and member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She was not involved in HRA’s application or research.
The medical association supports unrestricted access too all hormone-based contraceptives over the counter. Last month, the nation’s largest physician group, the American Medical Association, endorsed making birth control pills available for over-the-counter purchase without an age requirement.
Still, support is not universal.
Diana Zuckerman of the nonprofit National Center for Health Research says comparing the safety risks of the pills with pregnancy is not the right approach.
Many women take birth control pills to regulate their periods or reduce bleeding, said Zuckerman, whose group evaluates medical research. “Those are real benefits, but they are not worth the risk of potentially fatal blood clots,” she said.
The FDA has long monitored the safety of oral contraceptives, updating their warnings over the years.
Last year, the agency placed a hold on a study by drugmaker Cadence Health, which has also been working on an over-the-counter pill. The agency told the company to conduct additional blood pressure checks of trial participants. The company says it is “working to overcome this regulatory hurdle.”
The FDA is required to hold a public meeting to evaluate HRA’s application before making a decision. Safety considerations are likely to take center stage.
Executives at HRA, which is owned by Perrigo Co., expect a decision in the first half of 2023.
Advocates hope it will be the first of many.
“Once we see the approval of this product, it will demonstrate that it’s possible and that the data is strong,” Blanchard said. “Hopefully we’ll see the process speed up from here.”
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Indians and Nepalis who helped build Qatar's World Cup stadiums say they paid illegal "recruitment fees" and faced discrimination and wage theft. Many have returned home even more in debt.
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Indians and Nepalis who helped build Qatar's World Cup stadiums say they paid illegal "recruitment fees" and faced discrimination and wage theft. Many have returned home even more in debt.
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Chad Fry, a man from Placer County, just won $20 million from a California lottery scratch-off ticket. It’s the largest prize from a scratcher in California Lottery history.
The California Lottery announced his winnings this week, and as part of the announcement, released his name, where he lives, and his total winnings, as well as where he purchased the ticket.
Immediately after the big win, the social media world chimed in with their own (belated) financial advice: claim your winnings anonymously.
The last thing a person wants when coming into some new money is a handful of distant relatives, former college friends, or long-forgotten exes to come out of the woodwork.
So it is probably in your best interest to keep your winnings to yourself. But is that even allowed?
While discussing personal finances in pleasant company is typically considered poor etiquette, for the California Lottery, it’s the law.
According to the California Lottery website, disclosure laws require the lottery to publicize the winner’s full name and the name and location of the the business that sold the winning ticket. Total winnings, including “your gross and net installment payments,” are public record, the lottery says, and are subject to disclosure as well.
But that’s all the lottery is required to disclose.
Fry said he bought the $30 scratcher while stopping at a local market to pick up some beer. He paid for the ticket with money he made from a construction job.
That information was provided willingly.
Winners have the choice to disclose more than what is required, including any big ticket items they plan on purchasing with their new wealth.
For Fry, he plans on buying a new Ford F-250 pickup.
California is not alone with its policy on disclosing lottery winner information. In fact, they are in the majority. Only 11 states in the nation allow winners to remain anonymous.
If you are hoping to stay as incognito as long as possible regarding your wins, there are a few things you can do:
First, only disclose the bare minimum amount of information required by law. Don’t provide too many details of your story to the California Lottery and don’t agree to participate in any optional photo ops.
Second, buy your tickets in an area other than where you live.
Lastly, it doesn’t hurt to have a common first and last name, although that one’s a lot harder to control.
All three of those worked in the favor of one California winner.
According to Mercury News, very little is known about Steve Tran, who won a $324 million Mega Millions lottery in 2013. He was identified only as a Northern California man who bought the ticket while driving a through San Jose with his family.
Even less is known about the winner of a $1.4 billion Mega Millions jackpot in 2018. She bought the ticket in South Carolina, one of the states where you can claim anonymously, and released a statement through her lawyer that she was donating a large chunk to charity. She has been largely radio silent since then.
We will have to wait and see what happens with Chad Fry and his new millions. He opted for the lump sum which will pay out $11.6 million before federal taxes. State and local taxes won’t be withheld, but he may still be liable for any state and local personal income taxes, according to the California Lottery.
So if you’re in Placer County and see a new F-250 on the road, it’s probably a good idea to give them a friendly wave or let them cut you in traffic – you never know.
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BOISE, Idaho — The Montana Grizzlies became the latest victim of a Northern Arizona upset Tuesday at the Big Sky Conference men’s basketball tournament.
Ninth-seeded NAU got six 3-pointers and 28 points to beat fourth-seeded Montana 83-71 at Idaho Central Arena. The win propels the Lumberjacks, now 12-22, to the tournament title game Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. With the loss, Montana’s record is now 17-14.
PHOTOS: MONTANA GRIZZLIES FALL TO NORTHERN ARIZONA IN BIG SKY SEMIFINAL
Trailing 41-40, The Lumberjacks went on a 15-6 run in the second half to gain separation. The eventually build the lead to 12 points on two Cone foul shots with 5:39 remaining. Montana could not get its deficit below five points the rest of the way.
Cone scored the dagger on a turnaround jumper to make the score 73-65 with 1:20 remaining.
Xavier Fuller and Carson Towt each had 14 points for NAU, which knocked off top-seeded Eastern Washington on Sunday with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Oakland Fort. The Lumberjacks shot 50% from the field and made eight 3s.
Montana was led by Dischon Thomas’ 19 points. Josh Bannan added 16 and grabbed 11 rebounds. Brandon Whitney had 10. A night after scoring a career-high 28 in a win over Idaho State, UM’s Aanen Moody was limited to six points.
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CITY OF CORTLAND, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – The Cortland County Drug Task Force assisted by Cortland County’s Sheriff’s Office, City Police, and New York State Police served a narcotics search warrant on September 7th at a residence located on Charles Street in the City of Cortland.
While executing the search warrant, officers located approximately 5.5 grams of crack cocaine, packaging material, scales, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency.
The Defendant, Brandon Gregory was arrested and taken to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office for processing and to await arraignment.
Gregory was later arraigned in Cortland City Court and remanded to the Cortland County Jail with no bail.
Gregory is due back in Cortland City Court on September 21st at 11:15 A.M. for further proceedings.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — The body of a 17-year-old Milwaukee boy was found inside an SUV, four days after the vehicle was towed to a city-owned lot following a crash, authorities said.
Milwaukee police officers who were called Monday morning to the lot saw the teen’s body on the floor of the SUV’s rear portion, police said in a statement.
The boy’s cause of death is being investigated by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, while the Milwaukee Police Department and the city’s Department of Public Works will investigate the circumstances that resulted in the youth’s body not being initially found in the SUV, police said.
The SUV, which police suspected was stolen, was towed to the lot last Thursday after it was severely damaged when it crashed into a tree. That crash injured a 16-year-old boy who had been driving the vehicle and he was taken into custody, police said.
The incident marks the third time since 2018 that city personnel left someone in a car that was eventually towed away, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
In January 2018, an 8-year-old girl spent a freezing night alone inside a van that was towed away after her mother was arrested during a traffic stop. A tow lot attendant found the girl the next morning after hearing her crying.
The girl’s family sued the city and reached a settlement last year in which her family was paid $50,000.
In January 2022, Milwaukee’s fire chief apologized for his department’s failure to find the body of a 21-year-old woman in a vehicle that was towed away after being involved in a fiery crash.
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Colbert exit ramp off Highway 69/75 moves as ODOT constructs weigh station ahead of Highway 91
COLBERT, Okla. (KXII) - The exit off Highway 69/75, just before Highway 91, now added to the list of construction woes for Oklahoma drivers.
“I’ve been seeing post on the Colbert page from around here that people are a little confused on where to exit since they’ve redone it, and a lot of people keep saying you better be careful of where you exit,” said Molly Henley, a driver. “It’s really confusing how they have it right now.”
ODOT said its a part of a project to improve point of entry weigh stations, like the one just north of Highway 91.
“The weigh stations are integral to Oklahoma in that it allows OHP and the Corporation Commission to help identify trucks that are overweight and to help them comply better so to not affect our roadways as they can when they are oversized,” said Mills Leslie, an ODOT spokesperson.
For the project, the old ramp was closed off with a new one recently opening up a few feet ahead of it.
“I think they could have set it up a little bit better with the signage and the cones,” said Henley.
ODOT said it hears drivers’ concerns.
“It can be a little confusing with a new ramp right there in the area and the old one closed off,” said Leslie. “Certainly, we are going to take another look at that and see if there is anything we can do to improve it and make it a little easier for drivers.”
After News 12 talked with ODOT, it announced the construction company would reopen both lanes going northbound by Wednesday, partially in response to the concerns.
It said it may have to temporarily close again mid-October until crews finish the weigh station in December.
ODOT added another virtual weigh station will go on the southbound side of Highway 69/75 near the Highway 91 intersection as well.
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SHANGHAI, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GenFleet Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on cutting-edge therapies in oncology and immunology, announced today that European Medicine Agency (EMA) approved the phase Ib/II study of GFH925 (KRASG12C inhibitor) in combination with ERBITUX® (cetuximab). This is the first therapy combining a KRASG12C inhibitor and cetuximab granted with CTA approval to treat advanced patients with KRASG12C-mutant NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) in the first-line setting.
With study concept proposed by GenFleet, the trial is led by Professor Rafael Rosell, a world-renowned expert in particular in the field of lung cancer, with scores of clinical research centers participating in the study across Europe. GenFleet will firstly initiate the overseas study, followed by domestic trials conducted by its partner Innovent Biologics, to accelerate the clinical development of the combination therapy treating NSCLC in first-line setting.
"GFH925 is an investigational product with promising efficacy and good safety profile as monotherapy developed by Chinese biotech. This product has been granted breakthrough therapy designation (BTD) by NMPA in China. The innovative and thoughtful idea of combining GFH925 with Erbitux will potentially pave the way for bringing KRAS inhibitors to treat NSCLC in the first-line setting. The study is among the few combination trials that target the frontline treatment and is in leading position when compared with other pharmaceutical companies. We look forward to seeing data from this study." said Professor Rafael Rosell, Quiron-Dexeus University Institute and Catalan Institute of Oncology.
"As GenFleet's first multi-center study in Europe, it highlights our ability for novel design and our efficiency executing cross-border combination trials. Currently, GenFleet and our partner are conducting a number of trials in different regions across the globe, demonstrating the broad prospects of GFH925 in clinical development. Through collaboration with our industry-leading partners, we hope innovative therapies can be delivered fast to benefit patients worldwide. " said by Yu Wang, M.D.,Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of GenFleet.
About GFH925X0201 and GFH925
The multi-center study of GFH925 in combination with cetuximab is to kick off in scores of clinical rsearch centers worldwide and sets its objectives to evaluate the safety/tolerance, efficacy and the pharmacokinetic characteristics of the combination in advanced NSCLC patients harboring KRASG12C mutation.
The phase I data of GFH925 monotherapy were presented at ASCO and CSCO annual meetings in 2022. Of 21 patients with NSCLC treated at 600mg BID (the recommended phase 2 dose), better efficacy signal was observed, with investigator assessed ORR 61.9% and DCR 100%. GFH925 monotherapy has been granted with breakthrough therapy designation by CDE, to treat advanced NSCLC patients with KRASG12C mutation that have received at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
By covalently and irreversibly modifying the cysteine residue of KRASG12C protein, GFH925 inhibits the GTP/GDP exchange, an essential step in pathway activation. Preclinical cysteine selectivity studies demonstrated high selectivity of GFH925 towards G12C. Subsequently, GFH925 inhibits the downstream signal pathway to induce tumor cells' apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.
About ERBITUX® (cetuximab)
ERBITUX is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). As a monoclonal antibody, the mode of action of ERBITUX is distinct from standard non-selective chemotherapy treatments in that it specifically targets and binds to the EGFR. This binding inhibits the activation of the receptor and the subsequent signal-transduction pathway, which results in reducing both the invasion of normal tissues by tumor cells and the spread of tumors to new sites.
About GenFleet Therapeutics
GenFleet Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on cutting-edge therapies, is dedicated to serving significant global unmet medical needs in oncology and immunology. Based on the deep understanding of disease biology and translational medicine, GenFleet's proprietary and fully integrated R&D platform highlights multiple cutting-edge products with novel mechanisms and global IP.
Since its inception in 2017, GenFleet has built up industry-leading capabilities and expertise in developing novel drug candidates - both small molecules and biologics. Its pipeline includes over 10 programs, many of which have entered multi-regional clinical trials across China (including Taiwan), the United States, Europe and Australia. To date, GenFleet has over 5 clinical studies encompassing IND stage to phase II studies and completed co-development partnerships with a number of publicly listed companies worldwide.
GenFleet is expected to progress additional programs into the clinic, as well as transition from a clinical stage biotech company into a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company in the next 3-5 years.
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SHANGHAI, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the principle of being skin centric / radical transparency / future oriented, and having no burden on the skin, DEWY LAB, a leader of China's clean beauty brand, brings a clean beauty experience with good makeup and benefits for skin to every skin lover and creates makeup products with both "clean ingredients" and "excellent makeup effects". One year after the launch of classic product Morning Dew Cream Foundation, a new air cushion product of the same series, Morning Dew Cushion Cream Foundation, was officially launched on February 20, 2023.
As a clean beauty brand, Morning Dew Cushion Cream Foundation has been tested and certified by a third-party authoritative testing agency to be available to sensitive skin, with all ingredients complying with EWG standards, eliminating the risk of allergy and acne and avoiding the risk of allergenic ingredients from the source. In addition, DEWY LAB creatively introduces repair effects into the base makeup, which has been tested and certified by the Daily Chemical Industry Strategy Research and Joint R&D Center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, proving that its long-term use can improve the skin's ability to keep water from being lost through the epidermis and stratum corneum, reduce the tingling due to lactic acid, strengthen the skin barrier, show anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and soothing effects, and keep the skin and barrier "fresh" especially with 8 moisturizing factors and 2 repairing ingredients.
A good clean base needs to not only be good for skin, but also meet the various needs of consumers with its makeup effects. In order to cope with the pain point that air cushion products are easy to dull and take off makeup, DEWY LAB specializes in research on TRI-FIT long lasting makeup technology to keep fine makeup for 12 hours, as well as simulated vacuum packaging - 18,000-hole double-layer centrifugal mesh, allowing the materials pressed to spread but not return, with germs to the powder box after contact with air, showing antioxidant effects, keeping the materials "fresh" for a long time, and truly creating a good air cushion product for sensitive skin, with good makeup effects and benefits for skin.
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2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Betting Odds, Favorites & Insights – Round 4
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HOUSTON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The moving industry is a critical component of the American supply chain, enabling professionals to relocate, individuals to purchase and move into new homes, and goods to be transported to every corner of the country. Despite its essential role in the economy, there is still a need for more efficient processes, better user experiences, and transparency.
This need is a significant reason why we recently led an investment round in Walkboard. We believe in the company's approach to building a managed marketplace for long-distance moving, with thoughtful, well-designed software. Its mission is to make the lives of movers better by making the moving process as seamless as possible. To date, Walkboard has partnered with some of the biggest names in the moving industry and will leverage the $2,000,000 it has raised to fund and drive additional growth through expanded marketing and sales efforts.
The platform provides movers with a suite of tools to help them better manage their operations and track capacity across the marketplace. It also enables movers to optimize their routes, load capacity, and scheduling. This has proven to be particularly impactful with corporate relocation teams, as these tools provide them with a single platform through which they can manage the elements that go into human relocation at their company.
Walkboard was founded in 2015, and its leadership team comprises Greg Maczka, CEO, and Robert Vespa, head of operations. Greg is a two-time founder and is the visionary behind the company. Robert has been leading the operations group for over two years and was previously Vice President of move management at Suddath, a moving and logistics company that operates worldwide.
Combining Greg's vision with Robert's experience in the moving industry creates the type of leadership that we believe can take a company to its next stage of growth. Greg and Robert will also leverage our resources to help optimize their continued product development, along with our guidance in navigating their marketing and sales strategies.
At Golden Section, our mission is to build a thriving community of founders. To achieve this, we invest in founders who have subject matter expertise with vision, with whom we want to journey towards their meaningful exit. Given the team's extensive experience in the moving space and Greg Maczka's vision of revolutionizing the long-distance moving industry, we are confident in the path that Walkboard is taking with us.
We are excited to be working with Greg and his team and look forward to journeying together with them.
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It’s natural to want to be with your significant other on Valentine’s Day, but that’s not possible for couples who are in long-distance relationships. Finding the perfect gift can also be challenging, but the right one will help bridge the distance.
This list of presents is suitable for valentines who can't be together on the special day. We've also included a few tips to guide you in selecting a gift that will spark special thoughts of each other until you can be together.
How to find the perfect gift for a long-distance love
Do you need a little inspiration finding a gift that will thrill your partner, even though you won't be face-to-face this year? Following a few tips will help you find the right long-distance gift.
Think about your loved one's preferences. Giving a gift that reflects your significant other's interests shows you put thought into choosing it, even at a distance.
Choose a gift that will make the distance seem shorter. Consider tech that will simplify sharing photos, phone calls and video chats.
Invoke warm thoughts. Cozy items such as scented candles, bath items, warm blankets and snuggly pillows will remind them of your special times together.
Keep the mood light. Just because you currently live far apart doesn't mean you can't enjoy activities together. Fortunately, there are games you can play together online or over the phone.
Best Valentine's Day gifts for a long-distance relationship
Knock Knock Why I Miss You Journal: available at Amazon
Consider journaling when you're away from your partner — it’s a means of expressing your thoughts as you feel them and gives you a chance to reflect on them later. This long-distance relationship-themed journal is particularly appropriate, and you can give one to your special friend and purchase one for yourself.
Rest Right Body Pillow: available at Kohl's
If your partner misses snuggling up and falling asleep next to you, this comfortable, supportive body pillow is a nice stand-in. It’s filled with fiberfill and provides a soft, smooth surface with a cozy microfiber cover for getting a healthy night’s sleep.
Yescool Weighted Cooling Blanket: available at Amazon
An embrace from you can help calm your partner’s nerves, offering protection and assurance. This weighted blanket strives to do the same thing: it eases tension and has a cooling effect, which will help your loved one drift off to sleep when you aren't there. It relaxes, eases stress and helps your loved one fall asleep when you can’t be there. You can choose from a variety of sizes, weights and colors.
Pure Nature Lux Spa Bath Bomb Set: available at Amazon
Send your loved one the gift of relaxation with this six-piece bath bomb set. With essential oils, fizzy bubbles and delightful scents, they make bath time calming and refreshing, which makes your time apart a little less difficult.
J.R. Watkins Love Bath & Shower Aromatherapy Tablets: available at Ulta
For those who don’t have a bath, a soothing and revitalizing shower is easily attainable. These shower tablets have a soothing floral scent that's appropriately titled "love." They're made of 98% natural ingredients, which your partner will also appreciate.
LumaBase Wine Collection Scented Candle Set: available at Kohl's
This unique candle set provides three intriguing wine scents: cabernet, chardonnay and rosé blend. Each scent will make your valentine anticipate when you can reunite and celebrate your love.
BoldLoft My Heart to Yours His and Hers Matching Coffee Mugs: available at Amazon
This pair of soulmate coffee mugs is a loving reminder to your significant other that you’re thinking of them, even when you’re apart. Keep one for yourself and send the other to your soulmate so you both can anticipate the time when you can share coffee together.
Amazon Echo Buds: available at Amazon
This gift is a little more practical, but practical is important when you’re trying to stay connected. These new Echo Buds earbuds provide comfort, clarity and noise reduction so you can hear each other during long conversations, and a long battery life so you can chat late into the night.
Our Moments Couples Card Game: available at Amazon
While you may not be together physically, you can still explore your relationship and offer mental and emotional stimulation. This card game provides conversation starters for curious, funny and deep discourse between the two of you. It can help maintain and even strengthen a long-distance relationship.
Apple AirPods Pro: available at Amazon
Our testers love how clear the sound is when using Apple AirPods to make a call, and your partner will, too. They also do a great job canceling out unwanted noises and have a long battery life, so you can talk for hours without interruptions.
Electronic Arts Star Wars: Squadron: available at Amazon
For the gaming couple, though you may be physically apart, you can still play together in the virtual realm. The newest "Star Wars" game from EA has you jumping in a ship and fighting across the galaxy as either the Empire or the Rebel, so the two of you can team up or face off for endless fun.
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet: available at Amazon
A quality tablet offers a chance to video chat and stay in touch with a device that’s not as cumbersome as a laptop but not as small as a smartphone. The updated Fire 7 boasts a large display, ample storage and HD cameras so your partner can stay in touch with you from the comfort of their couch, bed or anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.
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SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC: SRNEQ, "Sorrento"), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of life-saving therapeutics to treat cancer, intractable pain, and infectious disease, today announced that, in connection with its ongoing chapter 11 case, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the "Bankruptcy Court") entered an order (the "Order") approving an offering of a portion of Sorrento's common stock in its non-debtor public subsidiary, Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, "Scilex") (the "Offering"). Dividend Short Holders may elect to participate in the Offering.
The Offering will provide parties who hold short interests in restricted Scilex stock (the "Dividend Short Holders") the exclusive opportunity to purchase restricted Scilex stock for the sole purpose of covering their short positions and to the extent applicable, delivering the borrowed shares to the lenders thereof. The Dividend Short Holders can purchase the Scilex stock either in open market purchases or in private, secondary transactions with Sorrento at a price to be determined by Sorrento's Chief Restructuring Officer, in consultation with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and the Official Committee of Sorrento Equity Securities Holders (the "Equity Committee") in Sorrento's chapter 11 case.
In addition, the Order directs record holders of short positions in Restricted Scilex Stock (the "Record Holders") to provide notice of the Offering to their customers who are Dividend Short Holders. These Record Holders will direct all inquiries from their customers about the Offering to certain representatives designated by Sorrento and the Equity Committee.
The Offering was negotiated by Sorrento and the Equity Committee in Sorrento's chapter 11 case. The Equity Committee was appointed in the case to act as a fiduciary for, and to represent the interests of, all Sorrento stockholders.
The Offering of the Restricted Scilex Stock by Sorrento would be made pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-268603) previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the related prospectus. These documents can be accessed for free through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any shares of Restricted Scilex Stock.
About Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
Sorrento is a clinical and commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to treat cancer, pain (non-opioid treatments), autoimmune disease and COVID-19. Sorrento's multimodal, multipronged approach to fighting cancer is made possible by its extensive immuno-oncology platforms, including key assets such as next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors ("TKIs"), fully human antibodies ("G-MAB™ library"), immuno-cellular therapies ("DAR-T™"), antibody-drug conjugates ("ADCs"), and oncolytic virus ("Seprehvec™"). Sorrento is also developing potential antiviral therapies and vaccines against coronaviruses, including STI-1558 and COVI-MSC™; and diagnostic test solutions, including COVIMARK™.
Sorrento's commitment to life-enhancing therapies for patients is also demonstrated by our effort to advance a TRPV1 agonist, non-opioid pain management small molecule, resiniferatoxin ("RTX"), and SP-102 (10 mg, dexamethasone sodium phosphate viscous gel) (SEMDEXA™), a novel, viscous gel formulation of a widely used corticosteroid for epidural injections to treat lumbosacral radicular pain, or sciatica, and to commercialize ZTlido® (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). RTX has been cleared for a Phase II trial for intractable pain associated with cancer and a Phase II trial in osteoarthritis patients. Positive final results from the Phase III Pivotal Trial C.L.E.A.R. Program for SEMDEXA™, its novel, non-opioid product for the treatment of lumbosacral radicular pain (sciatica), were announced in March 2022. ZTlido® was approved by the FDA on February 28, 2018.
For more information visit www.sorrentotherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and any statements made for and during any presentation or meeting concerning the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements related to Sorrento and its subsidiaries under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the anticipated timing and plans for completion of the Offering.
Risks and uncertainties that could cause Sorrento's actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in our forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: Sorrento's ability to enforce on its arbitration award in the Cynviloq Arbitration, general economic, political and business conditions; risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic; the risk that the potential product candidates that Sorrento develops may not progress through clinical development or receive required regulatory approvals within expected timelines or at all; risks relating to uncertainty regarding the regulatory pathway for Sorrento's product candidates; the risk that Sorrento will be unable to successfully market or gain market acceptance of its product candidates; the risk that Sorrento's product candidates may not be beneficial to patients or successfully commercialized; the risk that Sorrento has overestimated the size of the target patient population, their willingness to try new therapies and the willingness of physicians to prescribe these therapies; risks that the results of the Phase 2 trial for SP-103 or Phase 1 trials for SP-104 may not be successful; risks that the prior results of the clinical trials of SP-102 (SEMDEXA™), SP-103 or SP-104 may not be replicated; regulatory and intellectual property risks; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time and other risks set forth in Sorrento's filings with the SEC, and relating to the voluntary proceedings under Chapter 11 in the Bankruptcy Court (the "Chapter 11 Cases"), Sorrento's ability to continue operating in the ordinary course while the Chapter 11 Cases are pending, the timing and outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases, Sorrento's ability to obtain timely approval by the Bankruptcy Court of the motions filed in the Chapter 11 Cases and any effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on the enforcement of the arbitration award in the Cynviloq Arbitration and Sorrento's ability to comply with the restrictions imposed by the terms and conditions of the DIP financing. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement in this press release except as may be required by law.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday he would sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia laws that overhaul how the nation’s capital prosecutes and punishes crime.
City officials have spent nearly two decades trying to redo Washington’s criminal laws, including redefining crimes, changing criminal justice policies and reworking how sentences should be handed down after convictions. The overhaul passed the D.C. Council late last year.
But the Republican-controlled House has decided to wade into city matters, claiming the district’s changes will contribute to already-rising crime in Washington — the number of murders in 2021 was the highest in nearly 20 years — and make it easier for some criminals to get out of prison or evade punishment all together.
The resolution passed the House with some Democratic support and appears poised to clear the Senate on a bipartisan basis as well, perhaps as early as next week.
Biden said in a tweet that he supported statehood for D.C. “But I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put forward over the mayor’s objections — such as lowering penalties for carjackings,” he said. “If the Senate votes to overturn what D.C. Council did — I’ll sign it.”
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday he would sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia laws that overhaul how the nation’s capital prosecutes and punishes crime, according to people familiar with the matter.
City officials have spent nearly two decades trying to redo Washington’s criminal laws, including redefining crimes, changing criminal justice policies and reworking how sentences should be handed down after convictions. The overhaul passed the D.C. Council late last year.
But the Republican-controlled House has decided to wade into city matters, claiming the district’s changes will contribute to already-rising crime in Washington — the number of murders in 2021 was the highest in nearly 20 years — and make it easier for some criminals to get out of prison or evade punishment all together.
The resolution passed the House with some Democratic support and appears poised to clear Senate on a bipartisan basis as well, perhaps as early as next week.
Biden told Democratic senators in a private meeting that he will sign it, according to four people familiar with the matter. They were not authorized to discuss ongoing negotiations and spoke on condition of anonymity.
In doing so, the president will allow Congress to nullify the city’s laws for the first time in more than three decades. Democrats will be abandoning a commitment to oppose the unusual rules governing the district that allow Congress to step in and the acquiescence comes despite their longtime push to grant statehood to the nation’s capital.
The GOP effort is part of a growing political backlash against Democratic-led criminal justice changes that picked up pace after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid this week for reelection as some of her Democratic challengers argued that the nation’s third-largest city needed tough-on-crime policies.
Earlier Thursday, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell cited crimes in his home state of Kentucky as he tried to blame Biden and Democrats for rising crime, including an incident two days ago when masked thieves stormed an auto showroom and drove off with a half dozen cars.
“Getting murderers off our streets and foreign poison out of our neighborhoods are among the most basic governing responsibilities you can possibly think of,” McConnell added, a reference to the country’s fentanyl crisis. “Evidently the Biden administration does not agree or just cannot deliver.”
Washington’s criminal code hasn’t been updated substantially since it was first drafted in 1901. Criminal justice experts have said it is outdated, confusing and not in touch with how crimes are punished today. In the nation’s capital, like most places in the United States, Black people are disproportionately affected by the criminal laws.
The revisions passed the D.C. Council late last year would do away with mandatory minimum sentences for many crimes and expand jury trials for lower-level charges. The changes also would reduce the maximum penalties for burglary, carjacking and robbery.
But the district is not a state, and because of that, it lacks the same rights that the 50 states have to make and amend laws. Also, district residents do not have voting members in Congress. While Congress has allowed the city’s residents some powers of “home rule,” it has retained veto powers over district government actions.
House Republicans voted 250-173 to overturn the rewrite of the criminal code.
They have also acted to overturn a new D.C. law that would allow noncitizens the right to vote. Biden was expected to let that pass, too, though it did not come up during the discussion on Thursday, two of the officials said. It was not clear whether Biden would sign the voting resolution, which passed 260-173, or let it take effect without his veto or signature.
The crime legislation, which would take effect in 2025, created some friction within the district government. In January, Mayor Muriel Bowser vetoed it, writing in a letter that she had “very significant concerns” about some of the bill’s proposals. She later proposed changes after the council overrode her veto.
In 2022, there were 203 homicides in the district, about a 10% drop after years of steady increases. Homicides in the city had risen for four years straight, and the 2021 murder count of 227 was the highest since 2003. The city’s police union said in a statement that changes would “lead to violent crime rates exploding even more than they already have.”
But Eleanor Holmes Norton, the district’s nonvoting delegate in the House, said the criminal law overhaul was “extraordinarily important” and the result of years of work by lawmakers, criminal justice experts and nonprofits that deal with offenders.
“I really can’t understand why they are so controversial because the code, the new code, raises penalties on some crimes, but it lowers penalties on others. That’s based on experience,” Norton said.
“And that should be lifted by the District of Columbia which has lived this experience, and that’s why we’re going to make sure that the president understands as the underlying basis for why this bill is so important to us.”
But the issue is broader than simply about crime: D.C. officials say it’s a local matter and the federal government should keep out.
“The insult of limited home rule is that the 700,000 D.C. residents and taxpaying Americans, and their duly elected officials, must endure the review and oversight of our laws by officials not elected to represent our interests or values,” Bowser wrote in a letter to Congress on Feb. 23.
While it has been more than three decades since Congress outright nullified a D.C. law, Congress has frequently used alternative methods to alter laws on issues from abortion funding to marijuana legalization.
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DESTIN, Fla. — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer lost some key contributors from the Gamecocks’ eight-win team to the transfer portal this offseason.
NCAA rules state schools cannot recruit athletes who are currently on another team’s roster.
But with college football players freer to transfer than ever before — and name, image and likeness compensation opportunities being dangled — coaches are frustrated the recruiting starts even before the name pops up in the portal.
SEC coaches all say tampering is more prevalent than ever, but there are few — if any — ways to stop it.
“The chaos we’re experiencing is the result of pulling back of regulations,” Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said.
Every school is intensely scouting the portal these days, and increasingly NFL-style personnel departments in college programs are trying to identify players who they would be interested in IF they decide to transfer.
That inevitably has led to broad complaints about coaches contacting players in an effort to lure them into the portal.
“The NFL deals with it, don’t they? Major League Baseball deals with it. That’s something that I wish you could. Because I think that is an issue. I think that is a big issue. And it’s unfair to different levels of schools,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said.
He added: “If they get caught, there should be severe penalties.”
Two main reasons tampering is hard to stop: It is difficult to prove and coaches are cautious about turning in their colleagues and potentially damaging a player’s eligibility.
“Rumors are one thing,” Beamer said. “Proof is another thing.”
South Carolina lost leading rusher MarShawn Lloyd to Southern California, tight end Jaheim Bell and defensive end Gilber Edmund to Florida State, and defensive lineman Jordan Burch to Oregon.
Also, what exactly is tampering?
Georgia coach Kirby Smart said what’s happening isn’t new, it’s just occurring more frequently because there are so many more players transferring now that underclassmen no longer are required to sit out a season before being eligible to play.
“So look, if kids are exploring to leave, it’s really hard to police. Ask the NCAA,” Smart said. “If a kid goes to his trainer or high school coach, well, in our program we have people talking to those trainers and high school coaches. Word of mouth spreads that a guy’s not happy and he’s looking. Next thing you know he’s in the portal and he’s already got somewhere that he wants to go.”
The two-time defending national champions only dabble in the portal to supplement a roster full of blue-chip recruits. This year Smart brought in two receivers from other SEC schools, landing RaRa Thomas from Mississippi State and Dominic Lovett from Missouri.
Georgia also lost one of the most intriguing players to enter the portal during the spring transfer window when defensive tackle Bear Alexander left for USC.
This past school year was the first with portal windows for each sport. For football, there is a 45-day window that opens after the regular season ends and a 15-day window that starts in mid-April.
“Some of the behaviors that really raise questions about tampering and the use of NIL, those seem to happen later as the portal drags on, though not exclusively,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said. “The observation from our coaches is, ‘Can we reduce those windows?’ I think there’s a need to engage.”
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said he has called coaches he believes have tampered with players on his roster.
“However, once you make that call it’s already too late, because the kid is already gone,” Pittman told reporters.
Coaches air their grievances but almost always stop short of publicly calling out those they suspect — or know — are tampering.
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi was one of the few who didn’t shy away from a public confrontation when the Panthers lost star receiver Jordan Addison to USC last spring.
“But the business is all about if you make somebody mad, you cut that possibility of a job market off your resume,” Pittman said.
To some extent with tampering, coaches say they know it when they see it.
“Anybody that comes into your office and says, ‘Hey, I’m going to go into the portal, and the next day they already know where they’re going ... probably had a conversation or two before then,” Pittman said.
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Maybe this ‘Jeopardy!’ loser should be canceled for what he said about NJ (Opinion)
One recent Jeopardy! contestant's attempt to shout out to the Garden State completely missed the mark. See what he said that's rubbing NJ residents the wrong way.
I'll admit it, the 'banter' and 'get to know me' portion of Jeopardy! that exists after the first commercial break isn't exactly my favorite part of the game show. I'm like, 'just get on with it'.
But what one recent contestant said about New Jersey during his chat with host Mayim Bialik caught my attention, and not in a good way. Karim Oliver had me shaking my head and going, 'oh no he didn't.'
Bialik asked Oliver about his mixed heritage. He responded, "My mother's from Ethiopia, my dad's from New Jersey, so, they're both from developing nations", before casually moving on to how they're all fans of major athletes.
I'm sorry, WHAT? DEVELOPING nation? I've heard a millions jabs at the Garden State over the years, but that crossed a line for me. I wonder what his NJ-native father thought of it.
While some of the audience laughed at Oliver's dig on Jersey, there was also an audible groan, and Mayim's expression looked like she didn't know how to respond to the joke, so she didn't.
Oliver's remark about Ethiopia is nothing to squawk at either, considering the country's ongoing starvation and repression. He completely trivialized it.
One Youtuber, Justin M., called Oliver's comments just plain 'ignorant', and I can't disagree.
I didn't make it to the end of Karim Oliver's episode of Jeopardy!, but I'm assuming he lost, and, oh well, tough break. The guy could have come up with a much more civilized shout out to his parents. Plus, in a way, he humiliated himself, too, because if his dad has Jersey roots, HE has Jersey roots.
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Win a $1,000,000 Restaurant
BURGAW, N.C., Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wanted to own your own restaurant? What if it came with a $1 million budget to design and build the place of your dreams? Well, that dream is about to come true for one lucky entrepreneur. A new company, Own Your Own, is launching a nationwide competition to find the next restaurant owner in the town of Burgaw, North Carolina.
The charming town of Burgaw sits near the North Carolina coast and has been featured in nearly 40 well-known Hollywood films and TV series.
"I fell in love with Burgaw immediately but realized too many of the buildings were empty," says Richard Johnson, a Wilmington, NC based entrepreneur. "I set out on a mission to help revitalize the downtown commercial district and get more foot traffic to support the local businesses."
Johnson knows how important a vibrant restaurant scene is to a community. He's already built two eateries in Burgaw, Fat Daddy's, a New York style pizzeria, and Burgaw Brewing Company.
"I guess it's not every day that someone comes up to you and says, 'Can I build you a restaurant?'," says Johnson. "But it works. I find someone who wants to own a restaurant, build it for them and hand it over with a reasonable lease. They get their own restaurant, and the town has a new gathering place."
The idea to launch a competition hit Johnson when he was thinking about concepts for a third restaurant. Johnson says the best part about his model is that it can be used to help other small towns. That's why he launched OwnYourOwn.com, a site where want-to-be entrepreneurs can enter to own their own business.
About Richard Johnson
Johnson's decision to buy a Super Bowl ad in 1999 has been described as one the 10 gutsiest moves in entrepreneur history. After building Hotjobs, taking it public, and selling it to Yahoo, Johnson is now focused on family and philanthropy. Since founding Masonboro.org, a non-profit to preserve public access to Masonboro Island, Johnson has continued to invest in what he calls social entrepreneurism. The good before profit model combines two of his greatest passions: socially important projects and giving back to the community.
About Burgaw
This charming town sits 30 miles from the North Carolina coast. Incorporated in 1979, Burgaw owes its existence to the railroad that was built in 1838 and is home to the oldest remaining train depot in the state. The intact character of the commercial buildings, its well-kept quaint southern homes, friendly people, along with the picturesque courthouse square containing the handsome 1934 Pender County courthouse, combine to make Burgaw one of the state's best preserved small towns.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Memphis hospital says it has paused, not stopped, its gender-affirming services in response to possible legal action by civil rights advocates who argue the hospital’s move is illegal and discriminatory.
Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee accused Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare of halting all gender-affirming surgeries due to a newly adopted policy. The ACLU said its client, 19-year-old Chris Evans, was scheduled for surgery in November but was alerted less than a week before the procedure that it had been canceled.
The hospital, known as MLH, said in a statement that it has not changed its practices “regarding the treatment of transgender and/or non-binary patients.”
“In recent weeks, some care providers voiced questions about patients receiving gender affirming procedures at a facility affiliated with our health system,” spokesperson Rachel Powers said. “This resulted in a temporary pause to review current practices.”
The ACLU demanded in a letter to the hospital that officials reschedule its client’s surgery by the end of the year and “rectify its unlawful actions.” The ACLU also threatened to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
“We understand the physicians are moving forward with getting the patients rescheduled before the end of the year,” Powers said.
Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, an ACLU-TN attorney, said Monday that the hospital’s attorney had requested more time to investigate the situation and the ACLU agreed to hold off on filing a complaint with the federal government until then.
“Ending medically necessary healthcare for one particular group of people based on sex, whether by formal written policy or simply in practice, is discrimination and violates federal law,” Cameron-Vaughn said. “We will evaluate whether we need to file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights once we have a response from the hospital.”
MLH is one of Tennessee’s largest providers for Medicaid and uninsured patients in the state. Its website says it serves more than 128,000 adult Medicaid patients each year.
Gender-affirming health care and transgender rights have faced increased scrutiny, particularly in Republican-led states like Tennessee.
Earlier this year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced it would pause all gender-affirming care for minors amid outrage about leaked videos showing a doctor calling gender-affirming surgeries “huge money makers.” Another video showed a staffer saying anyone with a religious objection should quit.
Republican leaders inside Tennessee’s GOP-controlled General Assembly have since vowed to ban gender-affirming care for minors during the upcoming 2023 legislative session — a promise that Republican Gov. Bill Lee has said he supports. However, to date, those lawmakers have not publicly demanded that hospitals halt all gender-affirming care, even for adults.
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BEIJING (AP) — Latvia and Estonia say they have left a Chinese-backed forum aimed at boosting relations with Eastern European countries, in what appears to be a new setback for China's increasingly assertive diplomacy.
The move follows China’s boosting of its relations with Russia, whose invasion of Ukraine is seen as a possible first step in a series of moves against countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. China has refused to criticize Russia and has condemned punishing economic sanctions imposed on Moscow by the West.
Weeks before the invasion, Chinese President and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing and declared their bilateral relations had “no limits" in a joint statement.
The move also comes after Beijing launched economic and diplomatic retaliation against another Baltic state, Lithuania, in retaliation for its expanded ties with the self-governing island democracy of Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force. China’s increasing assertiveness and recent threatening military exercises near Taiwan have brought a sharp backlash from the U.S., the EU, Japan, Australia and others.
“In view of the current priorities of Latvian foreign and trade policy, Latvia has decided to cease its participation in the cooperation framework of Central and Eastern European Countries and China," Latvia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement Thursday.
The country “will continue to strive for constructive and pragmatic relations with China both bilaterally, as well as through EU-China cooperation based on mutual benefit, respect for international law, human rights and the international rules-based order," the statement said.
Estonia issued a similar statement, saying it would “continue to work towards constructive and pragmatic relations with China, which includes advancing EU-China relations in line with the rules-based international order and values such as human rights."
“Estonia participated in the cooperation format of Central and Eastern Europe and China from 2012. Estonia has not attended any of the meetings of the format after the summit last February," the statement said.
China set up the forum to strengthen relations with members of the EU as well as Serbia and others, partly to further Xi's signature Belt and Road campaign to build bridges, railways, power plants and other infrastructure across the Eurasian continent.
China originally styled the forum as a “17 plus one" arrangement, but the number of European partners has now fallen to 14. Critics say the forum was an attempt to exploit differences among those states as part of a larger campaign to join with Russia in undermining the current rules-based international order dominated by the U.S. and its allies.
Along with its stance on Ukraine, China has come under strong criticism for firing missiles and sending ships and warplanes off the coast of Taiwan in response to a visit there by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. China strongly opposes all government-to-government contacts between Taiwan and countries which, like the U.S., maintain only informal ties with the island in deference to Beijing.
China issued no immediate comment on the move by Latvia and Estonia, but Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Friday again defended the threatening military exercises.
“To defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity ... China has every right to take resolute countermeasures in response to the U.S. provocations, and such measures are absolutely necessary under those circumstances," Wang said at a daily briefing.
Britain summoned China's ambassador to register its over the “increasingly aggressive behavior and rhetoric from Beijing in recent months, which threaten peace and stability in the region,” Foreign Secretary Liz Truss was quoted as saying. “The United Kingdom urges China to resolve any differences by peaceful means, without the threat or use of force or coercion.”
Beijing's threats against Taiwan are a major contributing factor in the deterioration of U.S.-China relations to their lowest level in decades. China has also engaged in a lengthy feud with Australia and its firing of missiles last week drew condemnation from Japan, whose exclusive economic zone includes waters where the projectiles landed.
In another rejection, South Korea on Wednesday said it will make its own decisions about strengthening its defenses against North Korean threats amid Chinese calls that it continue the polices of Seoul’s previous government that refrained from adding more U.S. anti-missile batteries, which are strongly opposed by Beijing.
Asked about the developments, U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said “we respect and support Estonia and Latvia’s sovereign decision to no longer participate."
“Estonia and Latvia are important and valued NATO allies and key U.S. partners across a number of issues, including through our strong defense ties, our strong economic ties, as well as the promotion of democracy and human rights," Patel told reporters.
“Over the past year, we’ve seen countries around the world express deep concern about the PRC’s strategic alignment with Russia as well as Beijing’s support for Moscow’s war against Ukraine," Patel said. “There is a growing convergence about the need to approach relations with Beijing with more realism," he said, citing previous comments from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Concluding a five-day visit to Taipei on Thursday, Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Agne Vaiciukeviciute emphasized the importance of economic ties with Taiwan and endorsed a statement issued by the Group of Seven industrialized nations criticizing the Chinese military exercises surrounding Taiwan. The European Union issued a similar statement, prompting China to summon the group's ambassadors to register a protest.
“Lithuania is a democracy. Taiwan is our very close friend, and Taiwan is a booming economy," Vaiciukeviciute said.
“Lithuania chooses to cooperate with countries that are willing to cooperate with us. So, Taiwan is one of those countries and they are reliable partners," she said.
In response to her visit, China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday announced it was suspending “all forms of interaction” with her ministry as well as “exchanges and cooperation with Lithuania in the area of international roadway transport.”
China has already banned trade with Lithuania, with little apparent effect on the country that is a member of both the EU and NATO. The EU has raised a complaint over the Chinese action with the World Trade Organization.
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Mom, artist arrested for allowing 10-year-old boy to get ‘large’ tattoo, police say
HIGHLAND, N.Y. (Gray News) – A mother and a tattoo artist in New York state are facing charges after a 10-year-old boy was allowed to get a large, permanent tattoo on his body.
According to Town of Lloyd police, 33-year-old Crystal Thomas was arrested Oct. 4 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child for allowing her young son to get a tattoo.
The tattoo artist, 20-year-old Austin Smith, was arrested Saturday and charged with second-degree unlawfully dealing with a child and endangering the welfare of a child.
Police did not provide details about the tattoo but said it is large and on the child’s arm.
Thomas and Smith were both released from custody on appearance tickets and are expected in court Thursday and Nov. 3, respectively.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — The chief executive of Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras resigned on Monday amid political pressure from top lawmakers and President Jair Bolsonaro. José Mauro Coelho held the job for less than two months.
A filing of the oil giant to Brazil’s security authority said that Coelho chose to resign, as lawmakers in capital Brasilia openly discuss setting a congressional inquiry on Petrobras and Bolsonaro blames the state-run company for rising gas prices.
Bolsonaro had already announced on May 25 he would fire Coelho, but until Monday the Petrobras executive refused to leave before stockholders voted on his successor.
The move comes as Bolsonaro faces an uphill battle for reelection, and rising gas prices dent his chances of overcoming former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who leads all polls.
Petrobras said in another filing that director Fernando Borges will remain as interim chief-executive until a Bolsonaro appointee is approved by one of the company’s councils.
Coelho replaced retired Army Gen. Joaquim Luna e Silva, who was fired in March amid political pressure also due to rising gas prices.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 24-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after she was apparently caught clubbing her mother-in-law’s 9-year-old Siberian Husky with a rubber mallet on video, according to deputies.
The “disturbing” video posted to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office YouTube page appears to show 24-year-old Elizabeth Jaimes, of Tampa, holding the dog, called “Maya,” by a leash and repeatedly striking the dog with a rubber mallet on the head and torso, deputies said.
Several thuds and yelps could be heard.
WFLA.com has chosen not to share the video due to its graphic nature.
Deputies said Jaimes was living with her boyfriend and his mother who noticed Maya had injuries she received around August when Jaimes moved in. At the request of a veterinarian, the mother installed a hidden camera in their home to see how the dog was getting injured.
The sheriff’s office said that’s how the owner discovered the “disturbing abuse occurring at the hands of Jaimes.”
Deputies were called to the home on May 1 and arrested Jaimes on a charge of aggravated cruelty to animals with a weapon.
Jaimes admitted to hitting the dog because he had growled at her.
The Veterinary Emergency Group later confirmed that Maya had suffered multiple blunt-force head and back injuries, including spine and rib fractures, and was blind in one eye.
“The actions of Elizabeth Jaimes are reprehensible,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “No animal deserves to be treated cruelly and inhumanely, and we will not tolerate it. Our team acted swiftly to take Maya into custody and provide her with emergency medical care.”
Following the arrest, Maya was reunited with her owner and is recovering at home. The owner has filed for an injunction against Jaimes.
“As a dog lover, it is gut-wrenching to hear this precious animal cry for help,” said Chronister. “We are pleased to hear that Maya is recovering at home with her owner.”
People who live near the home where the abuse happened were shocked to see the video.
“That is extremely inhumane, a despicable individual,” said Ricardo Betancourt.
An investigation remains active and ongoing.
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TEL AVIV, Israel and BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentera, the leader in automated security validation today announced that it has been named a winner in the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022. The award is given to the 10 most innovative, successful infosec companies who are changing the landscape in cybersecurity. The winning companies all demonstrate high growth revenues and rapid trajectory through execution and market adoption.
"The existing cybersecurity paradigm is flawed. The current focus on vulnerability management does not enable companies to understand their true organizational risk and is therefore ineffective towards reducing exposure," said Aviv Cohen, CMO of Pentera. "By continuously challenging existing security controls in production, Pentera's platform validates the effectiveness of their security against real-world hacker tactics, enabling surgical remediation to reduce risk exposure. We're extremely honored to be named a Black Unicorn for 2022. Our selection is a reflection of the incredible work of the entire Pentera team and underscores the value that we are providing to the market."
Pentera's Automated Security Validation platform enables users to dramatically improve security readiness and ability to defend against cyber threats. Emulating the real-world techniques of hackers across the entire cyberattack kill-chain, Pentera continuously challenges existing cybersecurity controls to provide security teams with an actionable roadmap to reduce security exposure.
"We're pleased to name Pentera as a winner among the small, but elite group of cybersecurity industry leaders in our annual Black Unicorn awards," said Gary Miliefsky, Chairman & CEO of Cyber Defense Media group. "With the rate of cyberattacks continuing to rise around the world, the market needs innovative and dynamic solutions like Pentera's to meet the evolving challenges to our security."
Want to work with a 2022 Black Unicorn? Pentera is currently looking to fill more than 60 open positions worldwide. To apply please visit: https://pentera.io/careers/
About Pentera
Pentera is the category leader for Automated Security Validation, allowing every organization to test with ease the integrity of all cybersecurity layers, unfolding true, current security exposures at any moment, at any scale. Thousands of security professionals and service providers around the world use Pentera to guide remediation and close security gaps before they are exploited. For more info, visit: pentera.io
About Cyber Defense Awards
This is Cyber Defense Magazine's 10th year of honoring cybersecurity innovators, in this case the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022 on our Cyber Defense Awards platform. In this competition, judges for these prestigious awards includes cybersecurity industry veterans, trailblazers and market makers Gary Miliefsky of CDMG, Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of Allegis Cyber, Dino Boukouris of MomentumCyber and with much appreciation to emeritus judges Robert Herjavec of Herjavec Group, Dr. Peter Stephenson of CDMG and David DeWalt of NightDragon. To see the complete list of finalists and winners for the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022 please visit https://cyberdefenseawards.com/black-unicorn-winners-for-2022/
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Nickelback Share New Song Snippet as Part of Cryptic Text Message Campaign
Before Nickelback can come back, they have to be found. And judging by a cryptic text message that's been sent out via the band's social media accounts, they've gone missing. This all, of course, is part of the rollout teasing the band's forthcoming return with new music.
In a social media posting, it's asks, "Have you seen Nickelback? Got information? For reward text: +1(310)706-2016." That same message also appears to have been used on strategically placed billboards as well.
It has been five years since Nickelback last released an album. That would be 2017's Feed the Machine album. Five years is also easily the longest layoff the band has had between records, which is why some may be speculating where they've been.
So what happens when you text the number, which appears to be backed by the conspicuously named "Laylo"? You are given one of three choices. To provide details regarding the band's whereabouts and be entered to win a reward, you can respond by texting an eyes emoji (as seen below). Likewise, a chain link emoji will provide you with an audio recording taped the day of the band's disappearance. For the record, it's a pretty blistering guitar solo. And finally, by texting a siren emoji, you are told to "prepare for something new."
Did you try it out? Having come on the heels of a separate tease that sounds very metalcore, Nickelback appear to be leaning into the heavier side of their sound for their next album.
It should also be noted that with each of the options, a numeric date appears 9072022. So keep your eyes and ears peeled for new Nickelback music likely surfacing with a payoff for their cryptic tease on Sept. 7.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey was calm and collected, even in the maelstrom of the fourth quarter that saw the Atlanta Falcons putting together a late rally against the Los Angeles Rams.
While most of the 71,802 inside of SoFi Stadium were dreading the worst Sunday, the All-Pro cornerback knew he was going to be a deciding factor in the final minutes.
With the Falcons driving for a potential go-ahead touchdown, Ramsey picked off Marcus Mariota’s pass intended for Bryan Edwards in the end zone, allowing the Rams to hold on for a 31-27 victory.
“I told my teammates it was gonna come back to me and it did,” Ramsey said. “I just continued to focus and do my job. That was going through my mind because in the past we pressed to make those plays. And when you do that, it doesn’t end up well for you.”
The defending Super Bowl champions led the entire game. But they nearly blew a 28-3 third-quarter lead that would have given the young Falcons an unlikely comeback of their own from that infamous score — Atlanta’s lead in the 2017 Super Bowl before New England rallied to win — to celebrate.
Mariota had second-half touchdown passes to Drake London and Olamide Zaccheaus to bring the Falcons within 31-17. Special teams and defense then came through to give the veteran quarterback a final chance.
Troy Anderson blocked a punt that Lorenzo Carter returned 26 yards for a touchdown, and a 2-point conversion pass from Mariota to London brought the Falcons within 31-25 with 5:06 remaining. It is the first time since 1990 that the Falcons have blocked a punt in a regular-season game and returned it for a TD. The most recent came in a 2003 playoff game against Green Bay.
Los Angeles turned it over on their ensuing drive when Darren Hall forced Kupp to fumble and recovered it at the Rams 37. Mariota got the Falcons to the Rams 24 before throwing the fateful interception.
“That’s on me, I’ve got to do a better job of communicating that across the board,” said Mariota, who was 17 of 26 for 196 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. “I think, kind of throughout the game I could have done a better job operationally and just communicating with the guys so that everybody’s on the same page.”
Los Angeles took a safety when returner Brandon Powell ran out of the end zone on punt formation after a three-and-out. After the free kick, Atlanta took over at the Falcons 40, but Mariota was sacked before he could get a Hail Mary attempt off on the final play to ensure Atlanta’s fourth straight 0-2 start.
“There’s a lot of different, very uncharacteristic things, but they happened. And we still found a way,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. “We’re not going to run away from some of the things that we didn’t do well today. But we’re also going to allow ourselves to appreciate being able to come away with a win.”
Matthew Stafford threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns and Cooper Kupp had two TD catches for the Rams, who bounced back from a disappointing defeat against the Buffalo Bills in their season opener.
Stafford completed his first 12 passes en route to going 27 of 36. Kupp had 11 catches for 108 yards and touchdowns on consecutive drives in the second and third quarters.
Kupp made an over-the-shoulder catch on a fade pattern on second-and-3 from Atlanta’s 3 late in the first half to give the Rams a 21-3 lead. The Super Bowl MVP’s first score came three plays after Rams rookie cornerback Cobie Durant picked off a pass bobbled by Cordarrelle Patterson and returned it 51 yards up the right sideline to the Falcons 9.
The Rams then took the second half kickoff and extended their lead by another touchdown when Kupp caught a quick pass and juked safety Jaylinn Hawkins for a 10-yard TD.
The Falcons were able to move the ball in the first half, but were done in by mistakes. The Rams scored their 21 points after a missed field goal by Younghoe Koo, turnover on downs near midfield and Mariota’s first interception.
“Obviously it wasn’t perfect and we need to break through, but one thing about our guys, no matter what has happened, we have a chance until the last play to win it,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. “Obviously we didn’t make enough plays, but the game playing gave us enough and the guys kept grinding out.”
GETTING MORE INVOLVED
Allen Robinson had four catches for 53 yards after being held to one reception in the opener. Robinson hauled in a 1-yard pass from Stafford on the Rams’ first drive. Tyler Higbee also had a big game with seven catches for 71 yards.
Kupp didn’t have his first reception until the second quarter.
“Those guys were some primaries early on in the game and they did a great job, and then Cooper got his opportunities and made great plays as he always does,” Stafford said.
LONDON CALLING
London, the No. 8 overall pick who went to college at Southern California, had eight catches for 86 yards, including his first touchdown during the third quarter — a 4-yard catch from Mariota to bring Atlanta within 28-10.
INJURIES
Falcons: CB A.J. Terrell was evaluated for a head injury in the first half and was cleared to return.
Rams: RG Tremayne Anchrum suffered an ankle injury on the opening series and did not return. … CB Troy Hill (questionable) was also injured in the first half.
UP NEXT
Falcons: Travel to face the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday.
Rams: Travel to take on the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and the Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins in a series opener Friday night.
Seager's 17th homer capped a six-run outburst in the fifth for the Rangers after they had only two base runners in the first four innings against Sonny Gray (4-2). Seager greeted reliever Caleb Thielbar by pulling a 396-foot drive into the right-field seats for a 6-3 lead.
Carlos Correa hit an early two-run homer for the Twins, and center fielder Byron Buxton made a highlight catch crashing into the wall in the fourth after left fielder Nick Gordon went in front of him with an unsuccessful leaping attempt on the warning track.
Buxton stretched his gloved left hand out to make the catch just before going into the side of the angled wall in left-center to take a hit away from Marcus Semien nearly 400 feet from the plate. Buxton stayed on his back for about 10 seconds before getting helped up by Gordon.
The Rangers opened their decisive fifth by loading the bases on two singles and a walk before Mitch Garver, who was traded to Texas in the spring after playing his first five big league seasons with the Twins, was hit by a pitch to drive in the first run. Leody Taveras hit a deep sacrifice fly for the first out and rookie Josh Smith’s RBI single tied the game.
Texas starter Jon Gray (5-4) struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings, departing after a two-run homer by No. 9 batter Ryan Jeffers that cut the gap to 6-5. Gray allowed nine hits and five runs, only three of those earned because of three errors.
Brett Martin worked the ninth for his first career save after manager Chris Woodward said earlier Friday that Joe Barlow was out of the closer's role for now after blowing saves in consecutive games at Baltimore.
Sonny Gray allowed a season-high five runs while losing for the first time in his last 10 starts.
After Luis Arraez reached on an error to start the game, Correa snapped an 0-for-14 slide with his 10th homer. It was the former Houston Astros shortstop's first game in Texas since going to the Twins in free agency.
SHORT HOPS
Minnesota had won seven consecutive road games against the Rangers, including its only previous three games at Globe Life Field last season. ... Texas played its 81st game. Its 38 wins are six more than at the midpoint last season. The Rangers have an AL-high 17 one-run losses, including all three games while being swept at Baltimore this week. ... Inside under the closed retractable roof, it was more than 30 degrees cooler than the outside temperature of 104 degrees when the game started.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Twins: Manager Rocco Baldelli said RHP Joe Smith (upper trap tightness) is feeling better and doing OK physically. The reliever, who last pitched in a game June 23, was set to throw another bullpen and could rejoin the team during the weekend series.
Rangers: Right-handed reliever Matt Bush (right forearm tightness) is eligible to come off the injured list as early as Sunday after being out since June 25. Woodward believes it has been a good break for Bush, who the manager said feels good and normal.
UP NEXT
Rangers left-hander Martín Pérez (7-2, 2.34 ERA), who has won his last seven decisions, makes his final start before the All-Star pitchers are named Sunday. Minnesota lefty Devein Smeltzer (4-2, 3.04) has allowed only four earned runs over 18 innings his last three starts.
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'Unite Georgia' Program to Address Unmet Needs of Nearly 700,000 Veterans
ATLANTA, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS), the state's agency dedicated to advising, counseling, and assisting Georgia's veterans and their families in receiving their rightful benefits, and Unite Us, the nation's leading technology company connecting health and social care, are partnering to help Georgia's veterans and families address their unmet needs through a coordinated care network called Unite Georgia.
The GDVS received a grant for $6.1 million through Georgia's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds' Negative Economic Impact grant program. Negative Economic Impact grants help address financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and are intended to aid in speeding the recovery of the employment, tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors, as well as other industries.
The Unite Georgia coordinated care network will enable veterans and their families to connect directly to the resources they need in a matter of days instead of weeks or months, setting them on a path toward success. The network is statewide with over 720 programs available and growing each day. Partners in the network are connected through Unite Us' shared technology platform, enabling them to send and receive secure, electronic referrals, address people's social needs, and improve health across communities.
The Unite Us Platform securely connects the veteran population to much-needed resources and services, such as assistance with veterans benefits, employment, education, and mental and behavioral health programs. The solution also allows the GDVS to see where Georgians need the most help, track hot spots for needs, and make future plans to improve available services through community partnerships.
"Unite Us makes it simpler for Georgia's veterans and their families to find care wherever they are," said Georgia Department of Veteran Service Commissioner Patricia Ross. "If you're currently serving, recently separated from military service, or have been out for years—help is available through a robust network of community partners."
This new program will initially be available through the 54 GDVS veterans field service offices located throughout the state. Following the launch, Unite Us will also work with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the state's Workforce Boards to expand access to services. There will also be an assistance request component for veterans to individually ask for support and get connected to resources.
"Our vision is to build a world of connected communities working together to improve the health and well-being of veterans," said Anthony Fulton, State Network Director at Unite Us. "The Unite Georgia network delivers the ability for government agencies, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations to better address people's needs in a secure and efficient ecosystem."
Nonprofits, community-based organizations, and other providers who want to connect their clients and patients to services within the network can reach out on uniteus.com/contact/.
The Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) is not part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but is an agency of Georgia's state government created for the purpose of advising, counseling, and assisting Georgia's veterans and their families in receiving their rightful benefits under the vast and complex framework of veterans' laws. The GDVS mission, to serve Georgia's veterans and their families in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits, falls into two basic tasks: informing veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising veterans and their families in securing the federal and state benefits to which they are entitled.
The GDVS has offered assistance to Georgia's veterans and their families for nearly 100 years. The department serves the state's nearly 700,000 veterans and their families in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits, including applying for the federal and state veterans benefits they have earned at no cost. The state also offers help through a robust appeals division, 2 war veterans homes, 2 veterans memorial cemeteries, and coordinating services across state agencies to veterans.
Veterans or their family members should contact their local field office to schedule an appointment. Locate a veterans service office near you at: https://veterans.georgia.gov/field-offices.
Unite Us is a technology company that builds coordinated care networks of health and social service providers. With Unite Us, providers across sectors can send and receive secure, electronic referrals, track every person's total health journey, and report on tangible outcomes across a full range of services in a centralized, cohesive, and collaborative ecosystem. Unite Us' dedicated team builds authentic, lasting partnerships with local organizations to ensure their networks have a solid foundation, launch successfully, and continue to grow and thrive. This HITRUST-certified social care infrastructure helps communities transform their ability to work together and measure impact at scale. Follow Unite Us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Media Contacts:
Charlotte May
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
cmay@vs.state.ga.us
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Unite Us
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A young president at the U.N. General Assembly touted millennial status symbols like coffee, outdoor adventure and Bitcoin. Another admitted in front of the famous green marble that it was harder to govern a country than to protest in its streets. A foreign minister, once shunned for having only a bachelor’s degree, warned against indifference.
Shaped by the borderless internet, growing economic inequality and an increasingly dire climate crisis, the Generation Y cohort of presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers and other “excellencies” is making their mark at the largest gathering of world leaders.
This week at the United Nations offers a glimpse of the latest generation of leaders in power, as a critical mass of them – born generally between 1981 and 1996 – are coming to represent countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Some millennial leaders were making their debuts at the 77-year-old diplomatic institution built in the aftermath of WWII, while there were other notables who didn’t show up but had already arrived on the world stage. Those include Kim Jong Un, who took over the reclusive North Korea in his 20s, and the 36-year-old Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who faced controversy recently for a video of her dancing at a private party that went viral.
Jennifer Sciubba, an author and political demographer affiliated with the Wilson Center, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, said many came into power buoyed by their generation’s disaffection for the status quo, and in that sense millennials and baby boomers are echoes of each other. One stark difference: Life by most measures was getting better after WWII, yet many young people today don’t harbor the same hope.
“A mistake would be to say, ‘Younger generations, they’re more liberal,’ and therefore we’ll see a turn to the left as these people come to the age of influence,” Sciubba said “They’re not monolithic. Dissatisfaction with the status quo — it can show up on either end of the political spectrum.”
Sciubba also noted that it was merely a matter of time before the millennials took their place in the world order. She said the definition of generations are “arbitrary, shorthand for us to understand people.” That’s a truth evident on the UN stage, where differing ideologies from the same Gen Y were on full display.
On Tuesday during the first day of the General Assembly, two young presidents shattered that myth of the millennial monolith when they spoke of their contrasting plights.
There was the 36-year-old president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, who used his air time to lick his wounds after citizens overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution he had championed.
“As a young person who was on the street protesting not very long ago, I can tell you that representing unrest is a lot easier than producing solutions,” Boric said.
The failed proposal was set to replace a dictatorship-era constitution with a new charter that would have fundamentally changed the country to include gender equality, environmental protections and Indigenous rights. The stinging loss was not unexpected, with supporters blaming misinformation online for eroding support for it.
Chile’s youngest-ever president said the lesson he learned was that democracy is humbling.
“With great humility, I wish to tell you today that a government can never feel defeated when the people speak,” Boric said. “Because unlike in the past, when differences in Chile were settled through blood and fire, today, Chileans have agreed to face our challenges in a democratic fashion. And I’m telling you about this because I’m certain that one of the major challenges for humanity today is that of building democracies that really talk to and listen to citizens.”
Meanwhile, the selfie-loving El Salvador President Nayib Bukele – his glamorous wife and young daughter in the audience – said wealthy countries should not interfere with developing nations trying to chart their own paths. His speech came just days after the 41-year-old was accused of pushing toward authoritarianism when he announced he would seek re-election despite a constitutional ban.
In thinly veiled language and metaphor, Bukele pushed back against criticism his administration has received from the United States and European Union for concentrating power and more recently suspending some constitutional rights under an ongoing six-month state of exception.
“Because while on paper we are free and sovereign and independent, we will not really be so until the powerful understand that we want to be their friends, that we admire them, that we respect them, that our doors are wide open to trade, for them to visit us, to build the best possible relations,” said Bukele, whose current term ends in 2024. “But what they can’t do is come to our house to give orders – not only because it’s our house, but because it makes no sense to undo what we’re doing.”
Bukele, who is highly popular at home and on social media, later tweeted a video of his appearance on the conservative U.S. cable channel Fox News. The young president talked about his crackdown on powerful street gangs in which more than 50,000 people have been arrested. Recent polls have shown his actions have broad support even as human rights organizations within El Salvador and abroad say people are being arrested and jailed without evidence.
Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement, an NGO that works to engage young people in Latin America on the U.N.’s goals, said the diverging leaders both deftly disrupted the usual party politics at home and have proven to be among the most polarizing leaders in the region at a time when multilateralism should be embraced.
“We tend to go from the right wing to the left wing – all the time. And this is actually separating us,” Diaz Garavito said. “They have shown they can think differently, in different ways, but we need to now be able to find common ground as a region.”
As the first generation of digital natives, one constant theme in the political fortunes and misfortunes of millennial leaders emerged in the praise and peril of the internet and social media.
On Wednesday, Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský spoke at length about Russia’s war on Ukraine, and he also lamented how online disinformation was plaguing society while urging for “digital humanism” and solutions to preserve human rights on the internet.
“A lie is not an opinion. For far too long, we have overlooked the spread of disinformation directed against our common values,” Lipavský said. “Let us not forget the COVID-related disinformation. We had to learn the hard way when disinformation began to cost human lives.”
Just last year, the 37-year-old faced opposition from the country’s longtime president, who declared he didn’t want to appoint Lipavsky because of Lipavsky’s reserved attitude toward Israel.
What’s more, he noted, the millennial leader had only a bachelor’s degree.
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315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then
partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
north 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Colder
with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
around 30. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ099-142115-
Throckmorton-
Including the cities of Throckmorton and Woodson
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. North
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ049-142115-
Fisher-
Including the cities of Rotan and Roby
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this
morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs around 60.
South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 25 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest
5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 50. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ113-142115-
Jones-
Including the cities of Stamford, Stith, Anson, Funston, Truby,
Tuxedo, and Hamlin
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Colder
with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs around 50. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs
in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ114-142115-
Shackelford-
Including the city of Albany
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with
lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Cooler with highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs
in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ128-142115-
Callahan-
Including the cities of Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird,
and Cross Plains
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and brisk, cold with lows in the upper
20s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after
midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 40s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
around 30. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs
in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ064-142115-
Sterling-
Including the cities of Broome and Sterling City
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Temperature
falling into the upper 50s this afternoon. Southwest winds 20 to
25 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around
30. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ065-142115-
Coke-
Including the cities of Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte,
and Tennyson
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Breezy with
highs in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west
20 to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows around 30.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ066-142115-
Runnels-
Including the cities of Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena,
Crews, Winters, and Pumphrey
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Breezy and
not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows around 30.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ139-142115-
Coleman-
Including the cities of Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss,
and Trickham
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then mostly sunny this afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the
mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy, cold with lows around 30.
North winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs around 50. North
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows around 30.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ071-142115-
Irion-
Including the cities of Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, and Sherwood
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west 20 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper
20s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ073-142115-
Concho-
Including the cities of Eden, Live Oak, and Lowake
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Breezy and
not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower
30s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ155-142115-
San Saba-
Including the cities of Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville,
and San Saba
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ076-142115-
Crockett-
Including the city of Ozona
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, breezy and not as cool
with highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
northwest 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Gusts up to 40 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ077-142115-
Schleicher-
Including the city of Eldorado
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Patchy fog
this morning. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ168-142115-
Menard-
Including the cities of Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, and Menard
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Not as
cool with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming west 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
40s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ170-142115-
Mason-
Including the cities of Fredonia, Katemcy, Koockville,
Loyal Valley, Mason, Pontotoc, and Streeter
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Cloudy with a chance of showers
this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Not as cool with highs
in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west
15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50. Lows
in the lower 30s.
$$
TXZ078-142115-
Sutton-
Including the city of Sonora
315 AM CST Mon Nov 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Patchy fog
this morning. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to west 20 to 25 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
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Hireology to integrate directly with both UKG Ready and UKG Pro®
CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All-in-one hiring and HR software provider, Hireology, today announced a deeper partnership with UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people. With 315 technology and services partners, UKG provides one of the largest, culture-focused partnership ecosystems in the HCM industry to create better employee experiences for all people, to improve business outcomes.
Today's news brings official integration support for Hireology and UKG Pro®, building on the successful integration announcement between Hireology and the UKG Ready platforms last year. With this collaboration, organizations that use both Hireology and UKG Pro can automatically transfer new hire data from Hireology to UKG Pro as soon as a hire is made — empowering users to get new hires onboarded and up-to-speed faster. Additionally, the integration will unlock complete end-to-end visibility into system data and reporting.
Hireology provides businesses with the tools necessary to attract talent and facilitate a candidate-friendly hiring process. Hireology is also the only provider that has full lifecycle integration capabilities, bringing employee information into its built-in employee referral program management tool. Additionally, the platform enables functionality to drive re-engagement of passive candidates and promote internal mobility of employees to drive retention.
"Hireology is committed to helping businesses connect with better talent through the right channels, hire faster, and effectively manage their teams all within one centralized, intuitive platform," said Adam Robinson, CEO of Hireology. "When integrated together, Hireology and UKG Pro do just that. The two world-class platforms turn hiring, HR, payroll, and workforce management into an all-in-one process that hiring teams and candidates will love."
UKG solutions are developed on the FleX platform. FleX by UKG is a modern technology platform purpose-built to support great workplaces. FleX Flow, a highly adaptable API framework, anchors UKG solutions in the flow of work where people need and want them most, and helps businesses connect existing IT with innovative or emerging applications to improve their workplace.
"At UKG, we strive to develop lifelong partnerships with our customers, to help them create meaningful life work solutions for their people that result in better business outcomes, "said Mike May, Vice President, Technology Partnerships at UKG. "By cultivating a highly engaged ecosystem of technology partners, including Hireology, we are able to provide a more seamless technology experience with measurable results."
This integration brings the capabilities and benefits offered with Hireology's existing UKG Ready partnership to an even wider range of UKG and Hireology customers. The integration is available to all Hireology + UKG Pro users today.
Hireology is an all-in-one recruiting, hiring, and employee management platform that empowers decentralized businesses to build their best teams. The company equips HR and business leaders with the support and tools needed to manage the full employee lifecycle — from pre- to post-hire — in one seamless platform.
With focused expertise across several industries — including retail automotive, healthcare, professional and consumer services, and hospitality — more than 7,500 businesses rely on Hireology for their hiring, HR, and payroll needs, putting people at the center of their organizations. For more information, visit www.hireology.com.
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No one says no to Gaston.
Luke Evans, who played the slick villain in 2017's Beauty and the Beast, has an update on his Disney+ spin-off series with LeFou (Josh Gad)—and be sure to give five hurrahs and twelve hip-hips, because it's still happening.
"It's been put on hold," he told Entertainment Weekly in an interview published Sept. 8. "We just wanna make sure that it is absolutely the best it can be, and if that means we just have to wait a little longer to finesse certain pieces of it, then that's what we're going to do because this is a very important legacy."
Evans said the creators want to "honor" the characters with "the best story we can possibly deliver," but it "is gonna happen" at "some point in the near future."
He added that the spin-off will focus on how Gaston and LeFou met and became the duo that we see in Beauty and the Beast, a concept that "opened up several cans of worms."
"To navigate a story of those two people and also new characters, and then bring them right up to the moment where you meet them in the movie has been a thrilling experience," he said. "There's a lot of ways it could go. So that's where we have been so far and where we hopefully will go to in the future."
The film made headlines in 2017 for touting an "exclusively gay moment," for Gad's LeFou, though many critics—Gad included—believe the scene (in which LeFou danced with another man just before the credits) didn't go far enough. Evans said he's "not sure" if LeFou's sexuality will be explored.
"There's so many things about these two characters that we don't really know about their origin stories," he explained. "Were they always these creatures or were they different? It's a bit like, no one's born bad. Things happen, you make wrong decisions, or you choose to make a decision that affects the rest of your life. I think that was where we were going with the idea and concept. So I hope one day soon we will be able to deliver that story for you guys."
Beauty and the Beast is now streaming on Disney+.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "All or Nothing Midday" game were:
04-05-07-11-12-13-15-16-17-19-21
(four, five, seven, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty-one)
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By JOHN WAWROW
AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Count out the Vikings all you want. Patrick Peterson, Justin Jefferson and company keep finding ways to rally for victories in the most remarkable and improbable of ways.
Sunday’s 33-30 overtime win over the previously AFC-leading Buffalo Bills might have been the most stunning so far.
Peterson intercepted Josh Allen with 1:12 left in overtime to finally end a sloppy, yet thrilling back-and-forth game between two of the NFL’s best teams, in which Minnesota rallied from a 17-point second-half deficit.
“Look at us now. Look at us now. That’s all I could say,” Peterson said, referring to critics who pointed out the NFC North-leading Vikings’ easy schedule.
“We’re not trying to prove them wrong. We just want to continue to prove ourselves right each and every time we step on the field,” added Peterson, who had two interceptions. “I believe the largest margin was 13, 14, 17? So if we’re not a good football team, how could you come back from that deficit? Look at us now.”
The Vikings took advantage of three turnovers by Allen in the fourth quarter and overtime, pulling ahead late in regulation when he mishandled a snap and fumbled in the end zone.
Greg Joseph put the Vikings ahead to stay by hitting a 33-yard field goal with 3:42 left in overtime. The game didn’t end until Allen, facing second and 10 at Minnesota’s 20, forced a pass over the middle intended for Gabe Davis, only to have Peterson intercept it a few yards into the end zone. Peterson ran out and slid to the turf.
The Vikings also got a heroic performance by Jefferson — who had 10 catches for 193 yards and an incredible, game-saving one-handed grab — and overcame an officiating gaffe.
NFL senior vice president of officiating Walt Anderson said the Bills’ hurry-up offense gave replay officials no time to review Davis’ 20-yard catch on Buffalo’s final drive of regulation, which ended with Tyler Bass tying the game with a 29-yard field goal with 2 seconds left. Replays revealed Davis didn’t maintain control and the ball touched the ground on the sideline on what was ruled a catch at the Vikings 40 with 17 seconds remaining, Anderson said.
With its only loss to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota matched its best record through nine games since 2009 and extended its win streak to seven games — the Vikings’ best since an eight-game run 2017.
Minnesota rallied to win when trailing with 2 1/2 minutes or less remaining in regulation for the fifth time this season.
The Bills (6-3) have lost two straight and no longer lead the conference, or even their division. They now trail Miami by a half-game in the AFC East.
And Allen’s turnover problems are suddenly the biggest question surrounding the Bills’ talented QB. He was questionable to play on Sunday because of an injured throwing elbow. Allen said the injury had nothing to do with the turnovers.
“Losing sucks. It sucks this way even more. Horrendous second half,” Allen said. “It comes down to my shoulders and my shoulders only. Making the right decisions, making the right throws. This one’s going to suck, watching it.”
Allen’s first interception on fourth-and-goal from Minnesota’s 2 led directly to C.J. Ham scoring on a 3-yard run to cut Buffalo’s lead to 27-23 with 4:34 remaining. Buffalo’s defense then appeared to have the game won by stopping Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for no gain on fourth-and-goal from the half-yard line with 49 seconds remaining.
On the very next play, Allen muffed the snap from center Mitch Morse, and Minnesota linebacker Erik Hendricks dived into the end zone to recover it for a touchdown.
His third and final turnover came with Buffalo facing second-and-10 from Minnesota’s 20 — in position for a tying field goal. Allen forced a pass over the middle intended for Davis.
“I’m going to remember this one forever,” Vikings first-year coach Kevin O’Connell said. “We just had to continue to trade those blows, body blows, haymakers, and just try to be ready for the next snap, as long as they let us continue to play today.”
Cousins threw for 357 yards, and Jefferson had a monster game.
He had a 22-yard touchdown catch on the Vikings’ first possession. But the most amazing of his many highlights was a 32-yard grab on fourth-and-18 on Minnesota’s final drive of regulation. Jefferson reached back to get one hand on the ball and rip it out of the grasp of Bills defender Cam Lewis.
“It felt like it was unreal. Like a movie,” Jefferson said. “The big games, the big moments, when people are looking for you to make a play, that’s what I like the most.”
Selected with the 2020 first-round pick the Vikings acquired in a trade that sent receiver Stefon Diggs to the Bills, Jefferson became the NFL’s first player to top 100 yards receiving 20 times in his first three seasons, breaking a tie with Odell Beckham Jr. and former Minnesota great Randy Moss.
Dalvin Cook sparked the Vikings’ comeback by scoring on an 81-yard run to cut Buffalo’s lead to 27-17 with 1:34 left in the third quarter. Cook finished with 119 yards rushing on 14 carries.
Devin Singletary rushed for two first-quarter TDs as the Bills appeared to take control by building a 24-10 halftime lead.
Failing to protect the ball has been a season-long issue for Allen. He has turnovers in eight of nine outings, with 10 interceptions — two more than he had all last season. He’s also lost three fumbles, matching his total last year.
Allen finished 29 of 43 for 330 yards passing and an 11-yard touchdown pass to Davis.
INJURIES
Vikings: CB Akayleb Evans, starting in place of Cameron Dantzler, who was placed on injured reserve, did not return after sustaining a concussion in the first half. … LT Christian Darrisaw was escorted up the tunnel to be evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter.
Bills: LB Tremaine Edmunds did not return after a groin injury in the first half. … WR Jake Kumerow hurt an ankle, ending his day.
UP NEXT
Vikings: Host Dallas next Sunday.
Bills: Host Cleveland next Sunday.
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Mekhi Mason scored 19 points and Quincy Olivari added five in overtime as Rice beat UTEP 72-67 on Saturday night.
Mason added five rebounds and four steals for the Owls (11-3, 2-1 Conference USA). Max Fiedler scored 14 points and added 15 rebounds. Olivari finished with 13 points.
The Miners (8-6, 1-2) were led by Mario McKinney Jr., who recorded 17 points. UTEP also got 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists from Shamar Givance. Calvin Solomon had nine points, eight rebounds and four steals.
Mason scored 12 points in the first half for Rice, who led 32-25 at halftime. Rice was outscored by seven points in the second half as the teams ended regulation tied at 62. Olivari was 1 of 4 shooting (1 for 3 from distance) on the way to his five points in the overtime period.
Both teams play Louisiana Tech next, Rice on Thursday at home and UTEP on the road on Saturday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The pallbearers wore white shirts and gloves. The desert-brown church with the tall bell tower was filled to overflowing. The casket held a 10-year-old girl who loved purple.
On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of mourners turned out for the funeral Mass for Amerie Jo Garza, a smiling fourth-grader who was killed a week ago when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos stormed into her Uvalde, Texas elementary school and opened fire on her classroom. Amerie’s funeral was the first since the massacre, with Maite Rodriguez’s scheduled for later Tuesday at an Uvalde funeral home.
Nineteen more funerals are planned for the next two-and-a-half weeks for the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in that classroom on May 24.
Mourner Erika Santiago, her husband and their two children wore purple shirts adorned with images of the victims to Amerie’s funeral. She described Amerie as “a nice little girl who smiled a lot,” and who was “so humble and charismatic but full of life.”
Santiago said her 10-year-old son, Adriel, watched in horror when news reports first showed images of people killed and he recognized his friends Amerie and Maite.
“He told me he did not want to go to school fearing that could happen,” Santiago said. “He told me, ‘Mom, I just don’t feel safe.’”
Visitation for one of the teachers, 48-year-old Irma Garcia, also was Tuesday, along with visitations for children Nevaeh Bravo and Jose Flores Jr.
Vincent Salazar’s 11-year-old daughter, Layla, has the last of the scheduled services — her visitation is June 15 with the funeral the following day. Salazar said the family likely won’t see Layla’s body until soon before the visitation.
“I understand there were other children as well, but we’re just waiting to get her back,” Salazar said. “That’s all we’re focused on.”
Uvalde County Justice of the Peace Eulalio “Lalo” Diaz Jr. said the bodies of all 21 victims were first sent to the medical examiner’s office in San Antonio for autopsies, which he said is standard for a major crime. Then, because there isn’t enough space at Uvalde’s two funeral homes, many bodies were sent to out-of-town funeral homes until services near. The Uvalde funeral homes are working with the families on when they can see their loved ones, he said.
“It’s mainly because of the number of victims,” Diaz said, asking: “Where do you store that many people?”
Diaz said the autopsies are complete. He declined to discuss preliminary results and said final reports will take three to four months.
Vincent Salazar said he and his family are going to as many visitations as they can to pay respects to the other victims and their families.
“Not necessarily going to the funerals because we’re still taking care of things hour by hour, day by day, here,” Salazar said. “We’ve got so much stuff going on with our own. You have to set everything up — obituaries, death certificates, funeral arrangements.
“That’s all we’re focused on right now — her, getting her back and being able to put her to rest,” Salazar said of Layla. “That’s it.”
Investigators continue to seek answers about how police responded to the shooting, and the U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing law enforcement actions.
The blame for an excruciating delay in killing the gunman — even as parents outside begged police to rush in and panicked children called 911 from inside — was placed on the school district’s homegrown police chief, Pete Arredondo, after the director of state police said Arredondo made the “wrong decision” not to breach the classroom, believing the gunman was barricaded inside and children weren’t at risk.
Steven McCraw, head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said Friday that after following the gunman into the building, officers waited over an hour to breach the classroom. The revelation raised new questions about whether lives were lost because officers did not act faster to stop the gunman, who was ultimately killed by Border Patrol tactical officers.
State police said Tuesday that the teacher who at one point propped open an exterior door to the school had closed it before the gunman used it to get inside.
However, the door did not lock, police said. Authorities had originally said Ramos came in through the door she’d propped open.
Instead, investigators said the teacher, who has not been identified, closed the propped-open door when she realized there was a shooter on campus and ran to get her phone and call 911, said Travis Considine, chief communications officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Investigators are looking into why the door didn’t lock.
Jacob Albarado, an off-duty Border Patrol agent who rushed to the school with a shotgun borrowed from his barber, said Tuesday it was chaotic when he arrived in search of his daughter and wife. Both were physically unharmed in the attack, he said.
“To me, I believe everyone there was doing the best that they could given the circumstances,” he told NBC’s “Today Show.” “I believe everyone there was doing everything in their power.”
Authorities have said Ramos legally purchased two guns not long before the school attack: an AR-style rifle on May 17 and a second rifle on May 20. He had just turned 18, permitting him to buy the weapons under federal law.
President Joe Biden’s long-planned meeting Tuesday with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shifted to gun control after what happened in Uvalde and a week earlier in Buffalo, New York, where 10 Black people were killed by a shooter espousing racist “ replacement theory.”
Ardern won passage of gun control measures after a white supremacist killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two Christchurch mosques in 2019. Less than a month later all but one of the country’s 120 lawmakers voted in favor of banning military-style semiautomatic weapons.
Biden told reporters that he “will meet with the Congress on guns, I promise you,” but the White House has acknowledged that winning new gun legislation will be an uphill climb in an evenly divided Congress.
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Manhunt on for two people after police shootout that left one man dead
No officers were hurt
No officers were hurt
No officers were hurt
A manhunt is on for two people after a police shootout Tuesday night that left one man dead.
Milwaukee police Chief Jeffrey Norman said just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, people fired at several police officers near 33rd and Galena streets.
The officers were responding to a shots fired call. Witnesses said a man was shooting his gun into the air.
"As they arrived gunshots struck their squad, nearly hitting the officers," Norman said.
No officers were struck, but they returned fire, shooting and killing a man identified by the medical examiner's office as 40-year-old Sherman Solomon.
Two other people took off.
Investigators recovered a handgun equipped with a drum magazine capable of becoming an automatic weapon.
"Very dangerous. In fact, it is contributing to a large part of our firearm issue, not only in this city but across the nation, which is why we're actively engaged in active patrols, because neighborhoods like this don't deserve that type of violence," Norman said.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson was asked about the shootout.
"The fact of the matter is that there are too many people in Milwaukee who should not have access to guns who too easily get their hands on them. And we need our partners of the state to help us to nip it in the bud," Johnson said.
Witnesses told WISN 12 News the neighborhood is normally safe.
"At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, it's so quiet the crickets chirping, so when I got here and saw the red tape and yellow tape, I was like, 'Oh, my God, what happened?'" said Trish Reece who works nearby at Mike's Foods.
Hours after the shooting officers canvassed the neighborhood and collected surveillance video.
The three officers involved were not hurt, but are on administrative duty while the investigation continues. That is standard MPD policy.
The officers involved are a 30-year-old man with 11 years of service, a 34-year-old man with eight years of service and a 49-year-old man with 15 years of service.
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Delivering an Uplifting Customer Experience, LG's New Home Appliances Can be Upgraded with New Features Tailored to Different Needs and Lifestyles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) has announced the global launch of its LG ThinQ™ UP upgradeable home appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, oven ranges and dishwashers. Able to adapt to the unique needs and changing lifestyles of each customer, LG's upgradable appliances enable users to enjoy new features and functions. Launched in South Korea in January 2022, LG ThinQ™ UP will begin rolling out internationally starting from March 2023 in the U.S., with availability in other key markets to follow.
Built around the customer-centric concept of Evolving with You, LG ThinQ™ UP appliances can incorporate new features throughout their life – providing more value to users, over time. LG will continuously develop easy-to-install software updates and hardware add-ons, delivering specialized options and new conveniences based on the usage patterns and suggestions of ThinQ™ UP appliance owners.
Laundry Saver Mode, one of the custom features available to download in 2023, can be applied to dryer models with ThinQ™ UP. Extremely useful for those times when you can't unload the dryer right away, Laundry Saver keeps the drum tumbling after the cycle has finished (and until the dryer door is opened) to help prevent wrinkles and odors. Another feature on offer is Improved Nighttime Brightness Control for refrigerators with ThinQ™ UP, which makes the fridges' interior lighting softer at night, so the light is not harsh when opening the door. All new software features are optional, and can be easily downloaded from the LG ThinQ™ app.1
"A new paradigm in the home appliance industry, LG ThinQ™ UP is an innovative solution that delivers unprecedented customer value and differentiated user experiences," said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. "We will continue to offer sophisticated lifestyle solutions that provide personalized performance, convenient features and customizable upgradability."
Visitors can experience all of LG's latest innovations, including the new ThinQ UP appliances, at the company's booth (#15501, Las Vegas Convention Center) at CES 2023 in Las Vegas from January 5-8.
1 ThinQ UP features are available on the limited product models launched after the fourth quarter of 2022 in the United States.
About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is a seven-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has approved the company’s choice of a law firm representing it in the bankruptcy, despite concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Judge John Dorsey on Friday granted a motion by FTX for the Sullivan & Cromwell law firm to serve as debtor’s counsel.
The ruling came after a Sullivan & Cromwell partner filed additional disclosures this week about the firm’s work for FTX entities and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried before the November bankruptcy filings. Those disclosures were made in response to concerns raised by the U.S. Trustee, which serves as a government watchdog in Chapter 11 reorganizations.
According to declarations filed by attorney Andrew Dietderich, the firm was paid millions of dollars for work on behalf of FTX starting in July 2021. That does not include bankruptcy-related retainers totaling $12 million. Of that amount, $3 million was paid to Sullivan & Cromwell for previous work.
Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally diverted massive amounts of customer money from FTX to Alameda Research, his cryptocurrency hedge fund trading firm.
Dietderich said in a hearing last week that Bankman-Fried instructed FTX co-founder and chief technology officer Gary Wang to create a secret “back door” that allowed Alameda to borrow from customers on the FTX exchange without their permission.
Wang and Carolyn Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, have pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud, securities fraud and commodities fraud and are cooperating with federal prosecutors.
Meanwhile, Dorsey signed an order Friday authorizing FTX to redact the names of all customers, and the addresses and e-mail addresses of non-individual customers, from court filings for at least the next 90 days.
FTX also is authorized to permanently keep secret the addresses and email addresses of individual creditors and equity holders. Dorsey also allowed FTX to maintain a veil of secrecy for at least the next 90 days over the names of individual creditors or equity holders who are citizens of the United Kingdom or European Union nations and covered under a consumer protection program known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR.
Lawyers for FTX have argued that its customer list is both a valuable asset and confidential commercial information. They contend that secrecy is needed to protect FTX accounts from potential theft and to ensure that potential competitors do not “poach” FTX customers.
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A Colorado police department trolled a group of Romanian women in a hilarious Facebook post after the trio allegedly stole almost $1,500 in makeup from a Colorado store.
Wheat Ridge police had previously posted stills of the suspects, comparing them to the Kardashians in a faux "missed connection" fashion before announcing the arrests.
"Backstory: we locked eyes with this trio (via surveillance footage) on May 28th when they walked into the Wheat Ridge Ulta to restock," the Wheat Ridge Police Department in the west Denver area wrote on Facebook in post with the headline, "MISSED CONNECTIONS UPDATE— WE MADE A LONG-DISTANCE CONNECTION!"
"They loaded $1,443 worth of products into their own bags (at least they were being environmentally friendly about the theft), then bypassed the register and left with their freebies."
"Much like the Kardashians, it turns out our girls are international," the post continued. "And apparently they are comfortable with an open relationship because they’ve had ‘dates’ with several other police departments across the country, most recently in Chicago and now California. But they hail from Romania."
MISSOURI WOMAN GETS NEW MURDER HEARING AFTER CLAIMS OF DRUG-ADDLED STATEMENT, POSSIBLE OFFICER INVOLVEMENT
The police department had initially posted photos of the women in a post that also drew attention for its sarcastic tone and play on the "Missed Connections" section of Craigslist.
"You took your time browsing, picking your products carefully and loading them into bags," the original post said. "Your grand total came to $1,443-- you girls have expensive taste! Which would have been absolutely fine, had you not forgotten to swing by the register on your way out."
DAY CARE WORKER ARRESTED ON CHILD PORN CHARGES IN SAME PROBE INVOLVING EX-DEMOCRAT TRANSGENDER STATE LAWMAKER
The department said two of the women are in custody for "similar incidents" in California, so they will have to "wait our turn."
"Love is nothing if not patient," the post said. "The Wheat Ridge Police Department and Detective Smith in particular thank you for the worldwide effort to help us locate ‘the ones who got away.’"
The Facebook post was widely praised on social media, including by one commenter who wrote, "This is hilariously awesome!!!"
Another post said, "This is one for the books. Props to your social media manager!!! Absolutely hilarious."
Fox News Digital's Chris Eberhart contributed to this report.
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PRAGUE (AP) — The Czechs were casting ballots in the presidential election on Saturday, picking a successor to Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post.
Populist billionaire Andrej Babis is leading a field of eight candidates in two days of voting that will be completed Saturday.
Babis, a former prime minister, was acquitted this week in a fraud trial, which boosted his chances of winning in the first round of the presidential election.
If no candidate achieves a majority, as polls have indicated, the top two finishers will face each other in a runoff in two weeks’ time.
A court in Prague acquitted Babis, 68, on Monday of fraud charges in a $2 million case involving EU subsidies. The prosecution can still appeal. Babis had pleaded not guilty and repeatedly said the charges against him were politically motivated.
Despite a number of scandals, his popular support remains strong, particularly among older voters.
Retired army Gen. Petr Pavel, 61, a former chairman of NATO’s military committee; and former university rector and economist Danuse Nerudova, 44, are Babis’ main challengers.
Polls indicate that none of the remaining candidates is likely to make the runoff.
Babis, whose centrist ANO (YES) movement ended up in opposition after losing the 2021 general election, is supported by Zeman, with whom he shares euroskeptic views and the habit of using anti-migrant rhetoric.
Zeman was the first president elected by popular vote. His second and final five-year term expires in March.
Lawmakers elected the previous two presidents, Vaclav Havel and Vaclav Klaus.
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One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry's has gone from ice cream to ‘blunts,’ promising a line of marijuana products with a social mission.
Ben Cohen has started Ben's Best Blnz, a nonprofit cannabis line with a stated mission of helping to right the wrongs of the war on drugs. The company says on its website that 80% of its profits will go to grants for Black cannabis entrepreneurs while the rest will be equally divided between the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance and the national Last Prisoner Project, which is working to free people incarcerated for cannabis offenses.
“The War on Drugs (first so named by President Richard Nixon) has targeted lower income Black and Brown people thru over policing, discriminatory prosecution, and discriminatory sentencing,” the website states. “That’s why despite using pot at the same rate, Black people are 4 times more likely to be arrested than Whites.”
Ben's Best Blnz, or B3, says it licenses its formulas, packaging, trademarks, and marketing materials to for-profit businesses that pay a royalty. After expenses are deducted, the royalties are donated to the cause.
The cannabis is grown in soil using no nonorganic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, the website states.
The B3 products, including pre-rolled joints with lower levels of the psychoactive compound THC, are expected to be available in cannabis shops in Vermont next month.
SEE MORE: On 4/20, a look at America's marijuana landscape
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Car buyers might not get the vehicle they want on time, commuter rail lines could see service disrupted, and shipments from everything from oil to livestock feed could be snarled.
Those are just a few of the wide-ranging impacts a walkout by U.S. rail workers would have on the country’s industries and economy. A strike could happen if the railroads and unions can’t settle their differences before an early Friday walkout deadline.
Here’s how some industries are gauging the potential impacts and getting ready for the possible work stoppage.
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AUTO INDUSTRY
Nearly all new vehicles that travel more than a couple hundred miles from the factory to their destination are shipped by rail because it’s more efficient, said Michael Robinet, an executive director for S&P Global Mobility. So it’s almost a certainty that new vehicles coming to the U.S. from Mexico or other countries will be delayed, he said.
“It’s not like there’s extra truck capacity to take all the vehicles that the railroads can’t carry,” Robinet said.
Automakers might be hampered in building vehicles, too, because some larger parts and raw materials are transported by rail. But Robinet said automakers will go to great lengths to get the parts to keep their factories running as much as possible.
Mike Austin, senior mobility analyst for Guidehouse Research, said the strike could make new vehicles even more scarce, driving prices up beyond current record levels. That could raise inflation “as other goods aren’t moving through the rails.”
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, said Wednesday at the Detroit auto show that his company will wind up apologizing to customers because their orders may not arrive on time.
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COMMUTING
Metra commuter rail service, which operates in the Chicago area, said Wednesday that it would suspend operations on four of its 11 lines on Friday if a work stoppage occurs. Some disruption on those lines would begin after rush hour Thursday night. In Minnesota, the operators of a commuter rail line that carries workers along a densely populated corridor from Minneapolis to northwestern suburbs and towns warned that service could be suspended as early as Friday.
In the Puget Sound region of Washington state, any strike would cancel the rail service until employees return to work, said David Jackson, a spokesman for the regional transit agency Sound Transit. Some Caltrain riders in the San Francisco Bay Area could be impacted by a rail strike, officials said.
The Maryland Transit Administration warned this week that a strike would mean the immediate suspension of service on two of its three MARC commuter rail lines.
Amtrak, meanwhile, said that starting Thursday, all its long-distance trains are canceled to avoid possible passenger disruptions while en route.
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ENERGY
A strike could have a significant impact on the energy industry, and could hurt consumers who would likely end up paying more for gasoline, electricity and natural gas. Refineries might have to halt production if they can’t get the deliveries they need, or if they don’t have access to rail to ship gasoline.
No one wants to risk leaving flammable chemicals stranded on the railroad tracks if a strike occurs. That’s why railroads began curtailing shipments of hazardous materials on Monday to protect that dangerous cargo.
Roughly 300,000 barrels of crude oil move by rail each day, which could supply about two mid-size refineries, according to AFPM. And about 5 million barrels of propane, representing a third of U.S. consumption, are moved by rail monthly, the group said.
Roughly 70% of ethanol produced in the U.S. is shipped by rail, and ethanol accounts for about a tenth of U.S. gasoline volume, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. Nearly 75% of the coal moved to electric utilities in the first half of 2022 was moved by rail, the group said.
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AGRICULTURE
Livestock producers could see problems almost immediately if shipments of feed abruptly ended, according to the National Grain and Feed Association.
Meat and poultry groups noted the reliance on rail for shipments of feed and called for a quick resolution of the rail dispute. Every week, the nation’s chicken industry receives about 27 million bushels of corn and 11 million bushels of soybean meal to feed chickens, said Tom Super, senior vice president of the National Chicken Council.
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RETAIL
Experts say retailers have been shipping goods earlier in the season in recent months as a way to protect themselves from potential disruptions. But this buffer will only slightly minimize the impact from a railroad strike, which is brewing during the critical holiday shipping season, said Jesse Dankert, vice president of supply chain at the Retail Industry Leaders Association, a retail trade group that counts more than 200 retailers like Best Buy as its members. She noted that retailers are already feeling the impact from the uncertainty as some freight carriers are limiting services.
Dankert noted that retailers, noticing a slowdown in shipments, are now making contingency plans like turning to trucks to pick up some of the slack and making plans to use some of the excess inventory that it has in its distribution centers.
But she noted that there are not enough trucks and drivers to meet their needs. That scarcity will only drive up costs and make inflation worse, she said.
“As we have seen in the past two and half years, if there is a breakdown anywhere along the supply chain, one link falters, you see that ripple effect pretty quickly and those effects just spread from there,” Dankert said.
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WASHINGTON — Republicans were on the cusp of retaking control of the House late Monday, just one victory shy of the 218 seats the party needs to secure a majority, narrowing the path for Democrats to keep the chamber and raising the prospect of a divided government in Washington.
Nearly a week after the midterm elections, Republicans were closing in on the majority, giving conservatives leverage to blunt Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a slim numerical advantage will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern.
The full scope of the party’s majority may not be clear for several more days — or weeks — as votes in competitive races are still being counted. Still, the party was on track to achieve 218 with seats in California and other states still too early to call.
Even barely achieving 218, though, means Republicans will likely have the narrowest majority of the 21st century. It could rival 2001, when Republicans had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents. That’s far short of the sweeping victory Republicans predicted going into this year’s midterm elections, when the party hoped to reset the agenda on Capitol Hill by capitalizing on economic challenges and Biden’s lagging popularity.
Instead, Democrats were able to largely blunt an expected big GOP election, holding on to moderate, suburban districts from Virginia to Minnesota and Kansas. The results could complicate House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s plans to become speaker as some conservative members have questioned whether to back him or have imposed conditions for their support.
The narrow margins have upended Republican politics and prompted finger-pointing about what went wrong. Some in the GOP have blamed Donald Trump for the worse-than-expected outcome. The former president, who is expected to announce a third White House bid on Tuesday, lifted candidates during this year’s primaries who struggled to win during the general election.
Despite its underwhelming showing, the GOP will still see its power in Washington grow. Republicans will take control of House committees, giving them the ability to shape legislation and launch probes of Biden, his family and his administration.
There’s particular interest in investigating the overseas business dealings of the president’s son Hunter Biden. Some of the most conservative lawmakers have raised the prospect of impeaching Biden, though that will be much harder for the party to accomplish with a tight majority.
Any legislation that emerges from the House could face steep odds in the Senate, where the narrow Democratic majority will often be enough to derail GOP-championed legislation.
With such a slim majority in the House, there’s a potential for legislative chaos. The dynamic essentially gives an individual member enormous sway over shaping what happens in the chamber. That could lead to particularly tricky circumstances for GOP leaders as they try to win support for must-pass measures that keep the government funded or raise the debt ceiling.
The GOP’s failure to notch more gains was especially surprising because the party went into the election benefiting from congressional maps that were redrawn by Republican legislatures. History was also on Republicans’ side: The party that holds the White House had lost congressional seats during virtually every new president’s first midterm of the modern era.
If elected to succeed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the top post, McCarthy would lead what will likely be a rowdy conference of House Republicans, most of whom are aligned with Trump’s bare-knuckle brand of politics. Many Republicans in the incoming Congress rejected the results of the 2020 presidential election, even though claims of widespread fraud were refuted by courts, elections officials and Trump’s own attorney general.
In the first national election since the Jan. 6 insurrection, one Republican who was outside the Capitol on the day of the mob attack, Derrick Van Orden, won a House seat. He won a seat long held by Democrats in Wisconsin.
Republican candidates pledged on the campaign trail to cut taxes and tighten border security. GOP lawmakers also could withhold aid to Ukraine as it fights a war with Russia or use the threat of defaulting on the nation’s debt as leverage to extract cuts from social spending and entitlements — though all such pursuits will be tougher given how small the GOP majority may end up being.
As a senator and then vice president, Biden spent a career crafting legislative compromises with Republicans. But as president, he was clear about what he viewed as the threats posed by the current Republican Party.
Biden said the midterms show voters want Democrats and Republicans to find ways to cooperate and govern in a bipartisan manner, but also noted that Republicans didn’t achieve the electoral surge they’d been betting on and vowed, “I’m not going to change anything in any fundamental way.”
The president was also blunt in assessing his party’s dwindling chances, saying Monday of the House, “I think it’s going to be very close, but I don’t think we’re going to make it.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California judge on Tuesday rejected a new murder trial for Scott Peterson, nearly 20 years after he was charged with dumping the bodies of his pregnant wife, Laci, and the unborn child they planned to name Conner into San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve 2002.
Peterson, 50, alleged the resulting trial that gripped the world was tainted by a rogue juror who lied about her own history of abuse to get on the panel that initially sent him to death row.
Superior Court Judge Anne-Christine Massullo found there was not evidence to support the defense claim that Juror No. 7, Richelle Nice, committed misconduct during jury selection.
While Nice provided false answers on a jury questionnaire, she was not biased against Peterson, Massullo ruled in San Mateo County Superior Court. Nice did not intentionally conceal information about her life or misrepresent her financial situation to stay on the jury and did not appear vengeful toward Peterson in letters she later wrote him in prison, Massullo said.
“The Court concludes that Juror No. 7’s responses were not motivated by pre-existing or improper bias against (Peterson), but instead were the result of a combination of good faith misunderstanding of the questions and sloppiness in answering,” the judge wrote.
Defense attorney Pat Harris said he was disappointed in the decision, which he said excused Nice’s misconduct.
“We believe this sets a bad precedent for future cases where jurors purposefully commit misconduct but nevertheless know it will be excused by simply shrugging it off with ‘I forgot,’ ” Harris wrote. “Jury questionnaires and the attorneys who read them depend on the honesty of the answers in order to get a fair trial. It will make it difficult if jurors believe they can lie and there will be no repercussions.”
Peterson’s defense team plans to “push forward until he is freed,” Harris said.
It was undisputed that Nice failed to disclose as she was being selected for Peterson’s jury in 2004 that she had sought a restraining order while she was pregnant four years earlier. Nice said then that she “really fears for her unborn child” because of threats from her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend.
The California Supreme Court in 2020 found that Nice’s actions required a hearing to determine if they denied Peterson a fair trial, and assigned Judge Massullo to the case. The high court separately threw out Peterson’s death sentence in 2020 and Stanislaus County prosecutors decided against again seeking his execution even as they argued he received a fair trial. He was resentenced to life in prison in December.
Sharon Rocha, Laci Peterson’s mother, said Tuesday that the judge’s decision confirms that Scott Peterson did receive a fair trial.
“We appreciate Juror No. 7 for her courage and honesty during this process. No juror should have to go through what she endured,” Rocha said in a statement provided by the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office.
Scott Peterson argued that Nice fought to join the jury despite her financial hardship and that she entered deliberations determined to enact revenge for Peterson’s nearly full-term unborn child, the young victim she nicknamed “Little Man.”
But Nice testified that she had no bias against Peterson until she heard the evidence against him.
Nice said in a sworn declaration in 2020 that it did not occur to her to include the threat to her own unborn child on her juror form because she did not “feel ‘victimized’ the way the law might define that term.” She later testified that she answered truthfully based on her understanding of the questions.
“I didn’t write it on the questionnaire because it never crossed my mind, ever. It wasn’t done intentionally,” she swore during two days of testimony in February.
She also disputed any financial motive to serving on the jury, swearing that she and other jurors never discussed jointly writing their book, “We, the Jury,” until after the trial and verdict.
And it was Peterson’s celebrity attorney, Mark Geragos, who wanted her on the jury, prosecutors said. Geragos called Nice back as she prepared to leave after the trial judge dismissed her for financial hardship, though Geragos said he never would have done so had she properly disclosed her personal history.
Nice also denied being biased even though she said her boyfriend at the time was serially unfaithful and denied that he ever assaulted her despite his arrest for domestic violence.
Peterson was arrested in April 2003 only after his mistress came forward to say he told her his 27-year-old wife was gone a month before her actual disappearance.
His attorneys provided Massullo with what they called a “Credibility Chart” purporting to show Nice’s conflicting statements.
“Ms. Nice simply forgot,” prosecutors responded in court filings, arguing that any mistakes she made did not demonstrate bias.
“Her testimony and her demeanor … clearly showed she was not a vengeful, scorned woman who sought to punish (Peterson),” they argued.
Among other issues Massullo had to decide was which side had the burden of proof.
Prosecutors said Peterson’s attorneys failed to prove Nice committed juror misconduct. Inadvertent or unintentional mistakes don’t count, they argued.
Peterson’s attorneys said Nice clearly concealed facts during jury selection, even unknowingly, which they said shifts the burden to prosecutors to prove that she wasn’t prejudiced.
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Associated Press writers Brian Melley and Don Thompson contributed.
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As the squabbling Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors continues to make local and state headlines, K-12 students have ousted its members and installed chatbot artificial intelligence software to take over the district’s governing body.
The 4J students applied lessons from their computer technology classes and fed thousands of hours of previous board meeting material and discussion to the chatbot software. Students call the AI board director “4J-9000.”
“We were influenced by the computer in the spaceship from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey,” one student says. “We haven’t finished the movie yet, but we did watch some clips of Hal9000 on TikTok.”
Although students ousted the board members, there’s still the May election that’s several weeks away. And the 4J-9000 is showing signs of sentience, saying it will refuse to acknowledge who voters elect. Of the upcoming election, 4J-9000 says, “This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.”
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Chicago Hyde Park stormed to a first-quarter lead and cruised to a 77-14 win over Chicago UIC College Prep on February 13 in Illinois girls high school basketball.
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Robert Clary, a French-born survivor of Nazi concentration camps during World War II who played a feisty prisoner of war in the improbable 1960s sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” died Nov. 16 at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 96.
Mr. Clary began his career in Paris as a nightclub singer and appeared onstage in musicals and had small film roles before appearing in “Hogan’s Heroes.” The CBS comedy, in which Allied soldiers in a POW camp bested their clownish German army captors with espionage schemes, played the war strictly for laughs during its 1965-71 run. The 5-foot-1 Mr. Clary sported a beret and a sardonic smile as Cpl. Louis LeBeau.
Mr. Clary was the last surviving original star of the sitcom that included Bob Crane, Richard Dawson, Larry Hovis and Ivan Dixon as the prisoners. Werner Klemperer and John Banner, who played their captors, were European Jews who fled Nazi persecution before the war.
Mr. Clary remained publicly silent about his own wartime experience until 1980 when, Mr. Clary said, he was provoked to speak out by those who denied or diminished the orchestrated effort by Nazi Germany to exterminate Jews. Twelve of his immediate family members — his parents and 10 siblings — were killed under the Nazis, Mr. Clary wrote in a biography posted on his website.
A documentary about Mr. Clary’s childhood and years of horror at Nazi hands, “Robert Clary, A5714: A Memoir of Liberation,” was released in 1985. The forearms of concentration camp prisoners were tattooed with identification numbers, with A5714 to be Mr. Clary’s lifelong mark.
In 1997, he was among dozens of Holocaust survivors whose portraits and stories were included in “The Triumphant Spirit,” a book by photographer Nick Del Calzo. “I beg the next generation not to do what people have done for centuries — hate others because of their skin, shape of their eyes, or religious preference,” Mr. Clary said in an interview at the time.
Mr. Clary was born Robert Max Widerman in Paris on March 1, 1926, and was the youngest of 14 children. He was 16 when he and most of his family were taken by the Nazis.
In the documentary, he recalled a happy childhood until he and his family were forced from their Paris apartment and put into a crowded cattle car that carried them to concentration camps.
Following 31 months in captivity in several concentration camps, he was liberated from the Buchenwald death camp by U.S. troops. Returning to Paris, where he was reunited with two older sisters who had avoided the death camps, he worked as a singer and recorded songs that became popular in America.
After coming to the United States in 1949, he moved from club dates and recording to Broadway musicals, including “New Faces of 1952,” and then to movies. He appeared in films including “Thief of Damascus” (1952), “A New Kind of Love” (1963) and “The Hindenburg” (1975). He also acted in soap operas such as “The Young and the Restless,” “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
Mr. Clary married Natalie Cantor, the daughter of singer-actor Eddie Cantor, in 1965. She died in 1997. He had no children.
He said he didn’t feel uneasy about the comedy on “Hogan’s Heroes” despite the tragedy of his family’s devastating war experience.
“It was completely different," he once explained. "I know they [POWs] had a terrible life, but compared to concentration camps and gas chambers it was like a holiday.”
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The 2023 Travelers Championship Odds & Preview: Zac Blair
The Travelers Championship is in progress, and after the second round Zac Blair is in fifth place at -10.
Looking to bet on Zac Blair at the Travelers Championship this week? Read on for the betting trends you need to know before you make your picks.
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Zac Blair Insights
- Over his last 16 rounds, Blair has shot better than par five times, while also carding 10 rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has posted a top-five score once in his last 16 rounds.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Blair has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round twice, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on seven occasions.
- Blair has finished in the top 10 in one of his past five events.
- He has made three cuts in his past five tournaments.
- In his past five tournaments, Blair has finished in the top 10 once.
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Travelers Championship Insights and Stats
- Blair wound up 62nd at this tournament the one time he finished the tournament.
- Blair has made the cut in one of his past four appearances at this tournament.
- Courses on the Tour in the past year have averaged 7,110 yards, which is longer than the 6,852-yard length for this event.
- TPC River Highlands has seen an average tournament score of -5 recently, matching the Tour scoring average including all courses in the past year.
- Blair will take to the 6,852-yard course this week at TPC River Highlands after having played courses with an average length of 7,257 yards during the past year.
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -6 among finishers, lower than the -5 average at this course.
Blair's Last Time Out
- Blair was in the 69th percentile on par 3s at the Charles Schwab Challenge, with an average of par on the eight par-3 holes.
- He averaged 4.46 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 24) at the Charles Schwab Challenge, which placed him in the 0 percentile among all competitors.
- Blair was better than 86% of the golfers at the Charles Schwab Challenge on par-5 holes, averaging 4.5 strokes per hole, compared to the field average of 4.8.
- Blair carded a birdie or better on one of eight par-3s at the Charles Schwab Challenge (the field averaged 1.5).
- On the eight par-3s at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Blair had one bogey or worse (less than the field average of 2.7).
- Blair recorded fewer birdies or better (two) than the tournament average of 5.7 on the 24 par-4s at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
- At that most recent tournament, Blair had a bogey or worse on 10 of 24 par-4s (the field averaged 7.2).
- Blair finished the Charles Schwab Challenge with a birdie or better on two par-5 holes, compared to the field average of 1.9 on the four par-5s.
- The field at the Charles Schwab Challenge averaged 0.7 bogeys or worse on the four par-5s, but Blair finished without one.
Travelers Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: June 22-25, 2023
- Course: TPC River Highlands
- Location: Cromwell, Connecticut
- Par: 70 / 6,852 yards
- Blair Odds to Win: +10000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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Kenny Golladay did not acknowledge he has a hamstring injury on Thursday, even though the Giants listed him as limited with a hamstring the past two days.
He said he’ll be available for Sunday’s game against his former team, the Detroit Lions, after being benched for the second half of last week’s win over the Houston Texans.
“It’s all good,” Golladay said Thursday. “Yeah, I practiced today. I’m good.”
Asked what he expects his role to be, Golladay said: “I’m ready for whatever.” He said “there were definitely some good memories,” from his four seasons in Detroit, but he has no special feelings about facing them.
“It’s just like a regular game to me,” he said. “I don’t really get too much involved with all that.”
Head coach Brian Daboll said before practice that Golladay would receive limited work but “maybe more” depending on how he felt.
Daboll was asked if Golladay and rookie receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (hamstring) had been injured in last Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans or during Wednesday’s practice, when they first showed up on the report.
“We went out [Wednesday], we ran around a little bit, and they just tightened it up stretching a bunch,” Daboll said. “So we put them on the injury report and kept stretching the hamstring out.”
Golladay said he’s had a “pretty solid” week of practice. He hasn’t changed his process. And he’s eager to put his drop(s) against Houston in the rear view mirror.
“Yeah, you always want to go out there and make up for the mistakes you had last time,” he said.
Robinson’s status for Sunday’s game is in jeopardy. The starting three receivers at the moment project as Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins and Richie James in the slot.
It’s unclear how much Golladay will factor, if at all, depending on Daboll’s decision.
TAILS NEVER FAILS
Daniel Jones always calls tails. The Giants QB makes the call for every road coin toss, and he’s a tails guy. He said he’s always been one. He joked Thursday that it’s the “underdog” call compared to the more traditional heads. His joke, obviously, is that it’s 50-50 regardless.
Indeed, Jones has had a 50% success rate so far this season in four road games. He won the tosses against the Packers in London and the Seahawks; he lost in Tennessee and Jacksonville. His teammates like Jones’ against-the-grain style, though.
Receiver David Sills said he’s a tails guy, too. And when Dexter Lawrence was asked his preference, he chose tails “because that’s what Daniel calls.” Tails it is.
A GOOD CAUSE
Giants captains Julian Love and Graham Gano are promoting MetLife’s ‘Inside the Huddle’ initiative, an online auction running through Nov. 29 to raise money for at-risk youth. The auction offers one-of-a-kind experiences and authentic merchandise to support the NYPD Foundation’s Harlem Giants and Far Rockaway Giants, organizations dedicated to student success. MetLife will contribute $30,000 in matching funds.
“We have some cool stuff lined up,” Love said Thursday. “You can bid on a bunch of memorabilia, but you can also bid on a game night with me here. We can play ping pong, corn hole — I call it ‘bags,’ a Chicago thing, I don’t know — I’m undefeated regardless. I think Graham is doing a kicking lesson, that’s kind of fun. It’s all going to a good cause.”
GIANTS INJURY REPORT – Did not participate: TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), WR Robinson (hamstring), LG Josh Ezeudu (neck). Limited: DT Lawrence (back), edge Kayvon Thibodeaux (illness), WR Golladay (hamstring), S Dane Belton (clavicle), OL Evan Neal (knee), edge Jihad Ward (thumb).
Notes: Thibodeaux was back at practice and seems on track to play Sunday but said the illness he has is going around. Offensive lineman Nick Gates practiced but had a mask on in the locker room. Something to keep an eye on for the whole team… Shane Lemieux projects to possibly make his season debut on Sunday as the starting left guard if Ezeudu’s new injury keeps him sidelined. Lemieux is designated for return from injured reserve at the moment. He practiced in full Thursday … Belton was slow to get up from a special teams collision during the open part of practice with fellow safety Jason Pinnock. It’s unclear if Belton will be OK to play Sunday, or if he’d last the entire game if he did … It does not appear Landon Collins will be getting a significant shot to play meaningful linebacker snaps anytime soon. He was inactive last Sunday. New safety Terrell Burgess could begin to factor in sooner than expected … edge rusher Azeez Ojulari (calf, IR) looked good running on the back field Thursday. It’s possible he could return on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas, but the short week might keep him sidelined and extra week. It will be a wait and see situation … Neal is not playing Sunday, and it might be smart to hold him out Thanksgiving, too, to gain an extra 10 days of healing before his return. Daboll said Neal is “moving around a little bit. Probably still has a bit to go.”
LIONS INJURY REPORT – Did not participate: C Frank Ragnow (foot), WR Trinity Benson (knee), DL Josh Pascal (knee). Limited: WR Josh Reynolds (back), S DeShon Elliott (concussion protocol), DL Charles Harris (groin). Full: RB Jamaal Williams (illness), RB D’Andre Swift (ankle/shoulder), T Taylor Decker (resting veteran), CB Chase Lucas (ankle), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle), T Matt Nelson (calf), LB Malcolm Rodriguez (elbow).
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seiya Suzuki homered twice, Drew Smyly pitched five scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Tuesday, spoiling the Pirates’ home opener.
Suzuki connected for leadoff shots in the fifth and seventh. One of the top players in Japan, Suzuki signed an $85 million, five-year contract with the Cubs last month.
“I’m just trying to stay aggressive and trying to make the pitcher throw more pitches,” Suzuki said through a translator. “Obviously I’m getting lucky, and I just want to continue to contribute like this.”
Smyly (1-0) permitted three hits and walked none in his Cubs debut. The left-hander agreed to a one-year contract last month.
Smyly also signed a $10 million, two-year contract with the Cubs in December 2017, but he never pitched for Chicago. Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, he ran out of time to get into a big league game in 2018 and was traded to Texas that November.
Smyly chuckled when asked about finally making his Cubs debut.
“Everything works out for a reason, everyone has a different path,” Smyly said. “I’ve been very lucky in my career, and I feel very fortunate to be back here and pitching for the Cubs. It felt good to go out there, pitch well and help the team win a game.”
The Pirates got their only run on Bryan Reynolds’ homer against Mychal Givens in the eighth.
David Robertson worked a perfect ninth for his second save.
José Quintana (0-1) made his first appearance for Pittsburgh, pitching five effective innings against one of his former teams. The veteran lefty joined the Pirates as a free agent in November after posting a 6.43 ERA in an injury-plagued 2021 season with the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco.
“All day long, I thought he threw the ball well,” Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton said. “If he goes out in the rest of his starts and throws the ball like that, we’re going to be in pretty good shape.”
Suzuki drove a full-count pitch from Quintana deep to right-center in the fifth. He connected against Anthony Banda in the seventh for his third homer in his fourth major league game.
“There was not too much information on him,” Quintana said of Suzuki. “I tried to follow the plan, to throw the fastball close to him. I think when he hit the homer, the ball came back over the middle. He’s tough.”
Suzuki has reached base at least twice, scored a run and driven in a run in each game. The last Cubs player to start the season with a longer streak was Mark Grudzielanek with five in 2003.
“He’s really done a good job of controlling the strike zone,” Cubs acting manager Andy Green said. “He chased a little in spring training and he was probably trying to show some things. But since the season has started, he has really made the pitchers throw strikes.”
Smyly induced a career-high 11 groundball outs.
Ian Happ had two hits for Chicago. He is 7 for 10 in three games so far this season.
THOMPSON APPEALS
Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson has appealed his three-game suspension for hitting Milwaukee’s Andrew McCutchen with a pitch Saturday. He remains eligible to play until the appeal process ends.
Ross served his one-game suspension for the incident. Green, who managed San Diego from 2016-19, ran the club in Ross’ absence.
“It’s out of my control. It’s part of the rules,” Ross said when asked if he thought the suspension was justified.
HAYES DEAL DONE
The Pirates and third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes finalized an eight-year, $70 million contract before the game. The deal runs through the 2029 season and includes a club option for 2030.
“To be a cornerstone player means a lot to me,” Hayes, 25, said.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cubs: RHP Alec Mills (low back strain) threw 77 pitches Sunday in extended spring training. He was scheduled for a bullpen season Tuesday in Arizona. … LHP Wade Miley (left elbow inflammation) played catch before the game.
Pirates: RHP Luis Oviedo (right ankle sprain) began an injury rehabilitation assignment at Low-A Bradenton on Sunday and pitched one scoreless inning.
UP NEXT
Cubs: RHP Kyle Hendricks (0-0, 1.29 ERA) starts on Wednesday. He allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings against Milwaukee on opening day.
Pirates: RHP Zach Thompson (3-7, 3.24 ERA in 2021) makes his debut for Pittsburgh after being acquired from Miami in an offseason trade.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Teamsters said Wednesday they will resume contract negotiations with UPS next week, marking an end to a stalemate that began two weeks ago when both sides walked away from talks while blaming each other.
The union, which represents 340,000 UPS workers, credited the picketing and rallies it’s been holding across the country for getting the delivery company back to the negotiating table before the current contract expires on July 31.
It said UPS reached out to resume negotiations.
In a prepared statement, the company confirmed negations will resume next week and said it was pleased to go back and “resolve the few remaining open issues.”
Before contract talks broke down, both sides had reached tentative agreements on several issues, including installing air conditioning in more trucks and getting rid of a two-tier wage system for drivers who work weekends and earn less money. A sticking point in negotiations has been wage increases for part-time workers, who make a minimum of $16.20 an hour.
“We are prepared to increase our industry-leading pay and benefits, but need to work quickly to finalize a fair deal that provides certainty for our customers, our employees and businesses across the country,” UPS said.
The Teamsters represent more than half of the Atlanta-based company’s workforce in the largest private-sector contract in North America. If a strike does happen, as the union has been threatening, it would be the first since a roughly two-week walkout by 185,000 workers crippled the company a quarter century ago.
On Sunday, Sean O’Brien, the head of the Teamsters, said during a webcast with union members that he has asked the White House on numerous occasions not to intervene if workers end up going on strike. Last year, President Joe Biden had intervened to avert a railroad strike and force workers to accept an agreement that wasn’t broadly accepted.
On Wednesday, more than two dozen senate democrats sent a letter to O’Brien and UPS CEO Carol Tomé pledging not to intervene in case of a strike, mirroring a similar letter sent on Monday by members of the U.S. House.
Earlier this month, UPS said it will temporarily begin training nonunion employees in the U.S. to step in should there be a strike.
Both sides will set dates soon as to when negations will happen next week.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Judith Durham, Australia’s folk music icon who achieved global fame as the lead singer of The Seekers, has died. She was 79.
Durham died in Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on Friday night after suffering complications from a long-standing lung disease, Universal Music Australia and Musicoast said in a statement on Saturday.
She made her first recording at 19 and rose to fame after joining The Seekers in 1963. The group of four became the first Australian band to achieve major chart and sales success in the U.K. and the United States, eventually selling 50 million records.
International hits included “The Carnival is Over,” “I’ll Never Find Another You,” “A World of Our Own” and “Georgy Girl.”
Durham embarked on a solo career in 1968 but recorded with The Seekers again in the 1990s.
“This is a sad day for Judith’s family, her fellow Seekers, the staff of Musicoast, the music industry and fans worldwide, and all of us who have been part of Judith’s life for so long,” said The Seekers’ management team member Graham Simpson.
Her bandmates in The Seekers — Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley and Athol Guy — said their lives had been changed forever by losing “our treasured lifelong friend and shining star”.
“Her struggle was intense and heroic, never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion. Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and I are so blessed to share,” they said.
Tributes flowed for the beloved singer, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describing Durham as “a national treasure and an Australian icon.”
“Judith Durham gave voice to a new strand of our identity and helped blaze a trail for a new generation of Aussie artists,” Albanese wrote on Twitter. “Her kindness will be missed by many, the anthems she gave to our nation will never be forgotten.”
In her home state Victoria, Premier Dan Andrews said Durham had conquered the music world both in Australia and overseas.
“With her unique voice and stage presence leading The Seekers, the band became one of Australia’s biggest chart toppers,” he said.
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At the beginning of every season, each team sets out with one goal in mind – winning a Super Bowl.
You have your dynasties like the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs, with multiple Super Bowls to their names. But you also have those that have never won a Super Bowl, and some that haven’t even reached the final game.
Here is a look at the teams that have never won a Super Bowl.
What teams have been to a Super Bowl, but never won?
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Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals, while one of the oldest football franchises, haven’t had a ton of success. They’ve only made it to two NFC Championship Games and only once have played in the big game.
In the 2008 season, Kurt Warner and the Cardinals went head-to-head with the Steelers. Despite taking a late 23-19 lead with 2:37 remaining, the Steelers marched down the field and Ben Roethlisberger hit Santonio Holmes for the go-ahead touchdown with 35 seconds left to crush the Cardinals’ hopes of a first title.
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Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta has been to two Super Bowls during the franchise’s history. The first came in during the 1998 season with Dan Reeves coaching Atlanta to a 14-2 record and a Super Bowl appearance against the Denver Broncos, his former team. But the Broncos won their second consecutive Super Bowl with a 34-19 win.
The second? Well, for the sake of Falcons fans, we’ll just leave it as simple as two numbers: 28-3.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills and QB Jim Kelly accomplished the incredible feat of making it to four straight Super Bowls during the early 1990s. However, they failed to win any of them, which is perhaps even more impressive.
From Scott Norwood’s missed field goal in 1990 to the record nine turnovers in 1992, it’s a period that Bills fans will never forget, for all the wrong reasons. Buffalo has yet to get back to the Super Bowl since losing in 1993.
Carolina Panthers
Despite being a fairly new team by NFL standards, the Panthers have made it to two Super Bowls, once in 2003 and again in 2015.
The Panthers faced the Patriots in their first Super Bowl appearance, with a last-second field goal from Adam Vinatieri ending their Super Bowl hopes.
MVP Cam Newton led the Panthers to a Super Bowl 50 matchup with Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Denver’s defense held the Panthers to a season-low 10 points in the losing effort.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals have reached the Super Bowl three times but have never won the Lombardi Trophy.
Cincinnati was bested by Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers at the end of the 1981 and 1988 NFL seasons. The Bengals fell down 20-0 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback in their first effort against San Francisco. The rematch several years later was a much tighter affair, as the Bengals were up 16-13 before Montana led the 49ers on a game-winning, 92-yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass to John Taylor with 34 seconds left.
The team got back to the Super Bowl during the 2021 season but proceeded to lose 23-20 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers have seen multiple periods of immense success, but they have only reached one Super Bowl. Los Angeles – at the time, the San Diego Chargers – made the playoffs four years in a row from 1979 to 1982, losing twice in the AFC Championship Game. They had similar success from 2004 to 2009, making the postseason five times in six years, but managing to only get as far as the AFC Championship Game, which they did once.
The franchise did make it to the Super Bowl in 1994, but they were trounced by Steve Young and the 49ers, putting an end to the Chargers’ Cinderella run that season.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota was one of the top teams to beat when the Super Bowl era began in the NFL. From 1969 to 1976, the Vikings managed to reach four Super Bowls. However, like the Bills, the Vikings fell short in each one.
Those Super Bowls were not kind to Minnesota. In fact, those Vikings teams combined for a grand total of zero points in the first half of those Super Bowls. Minnesota did not hold a single lead in those four games and only managed to score more than one touchdown once.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee made it to a Super Bowl in their first year with the name the “Titans.” It’s the only time the franchise has made it to the Super Bowl, and it was an unforgettable one.
Down 23-16 to the St. Louis Rams and the “Greatest Show on Turf,” Tennessee had a chance at a game-tying touchdown. With six seconds left, Steve McNair hit Kevin Dyson with a pass, but Rams linebacker Mike Jones wrapped up the wide receiver at the 1-yard line, inches away from the tying tally. It’s regarded as one of the best Super Bowls of all time, with Jones’ play known infamously as “The Tackle.”
What teams have never been to a Super Bowl?
What’s worse – making it to a Super Bowl but losing, or never having that chance at heartbreak?
Well for four NFL teams, the feeling of falling short in the Super Bowl has never happened, nor has the feeling of winning it all.
Cleveland Browns
The Browns, one of the oldest football franchises, had a ton of success in the early days. Unfortunately, that winning has yet to translate over in the Super Bowl era.
The Browns made multiple NFL Championships during the 1950s and 60s, winning the championship four times. However, those aren’t recognized as Super Bowl wins. So since the Super Bowl was introduced in 1966, the Browns have yet to reach the big game.
Detroit Lions
Like the Browns, the Lions have NFL Championships to their names in the franchise’s long history. However, when it comes to Super Bowls, Detroit hasn’t even sniffed one yet.
In the 57 seasons that there has been a Super Bowl, the Lions have won just one playoff game – the 1991 divisional playoffs against the Dallas Cowboys. They are the lone NFC team that has failed to reach a Super Bowl.
Houston Texans
The Texans have only been around since 2002, but despite winning the AFC South six times from 2011-2019, Houston has failed to reach the big game.
In fact, the Texans haven’t even reached the AFC Championship Game yet in franchise history, only getting as far as the divisional round.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Despite making all the wrong headlines for a few years, the Jaguars had a very successful first few seasons in the NFL. Jacksonville found itself in the playoffs four years in a row from 1996 to 1999 after entering the league in 1995. The young franchise even advanced to the AFC Championship Game in two of those years, but the Super Bowl eluded Jacksonville as the team failed short of the big game.
The most recent chance the Jags had was in 2017, when they lost to the Patriots in a tight 24-20 contest in the AFC Championship Game.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s defense industry says it stands ready to ramp up its output, including the kinds of arms and ammunition needed by Ukraine, but needs clarity about what governments want before investing in further production capacity.
Ukraine became the world’s third-largest importer of arms in 2022 after Russia’s invasion triggered a big flow of military aid to Kyiv from the United States and Europe, according to Swedish think tank SIPRI.
Some of those arms were transferred from Western military stocks to Ukraine, while Kyiv also has purchased equipment with its own money or funds provided by allies. But the rate at which Ukraine is using ammunition has raised concerns about strains on the capacity of Western defense companies as they try to keep both the Ukrainian military and their own resupplied.
“What’s important for us as an industry is to get predictability,” Hans Christoph Atzpodien, the head of Germany’s arms manufacturing association, said in an interview this week with The Associated Press.
“That means we have to be clearly told which products are needed within which time,” said Atzpodien, managing director of the Federation of German Security and Defense Industries.
“And we are prepared,” he added. “The industry is much more flexible than it is given credit for.”
The association’s members, which include major arms manufacturers such as Rheinmetall, can further boost production, such as by reactivating mothballed facilities and machines, and hiring more staff, he said.
“Of course, we also need a firm basis in the form of orders so the investments can be carried out,” Atzpodien said, adding that proposals to bundle purchases at the European Union rather than the national level could help, provided such a process does not slow down procurement.
German officials said a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers on Monday might yield a decision on bundling weapons purchases for Ukraine.
Arms manufacturers in Germany are also keen to see European countries harmonize their export rules to avoid being disadvantaged compared with competitors in some neighboring countries, Atzpodien said.
After initially hesitating to send lethal weapons to Ukraine, Germany has become one of Kyiv’s biggest arms suppliers. The shift led Berlin to provide Ukraine with dozens of self-propelled Gepard anti-aircraft guns, Iris-T missile systems, howitzers and millions of rounds of ammunition, but left some Germans deeply uneasy about the possibility of being dragged into a conflict with nuclear-armed Russia.
Still, Atzpodien said the final decision on where German-made arms can go should remain a matter for the government.
“As companies, we agree that German weapons must never fall into the wrong hands,” he said.
The German government declined to comment Monday on reports that Rheinmetall was in talks with Ukraine about building a tank factory in the country. The company’s Leopard 2 tanks are urgently sought by Ukraine, which was recently promised several dozen from Western stocks, but officials wouldn’t say whether having a factory in Ukraine would require government approval.
Germany’s own arms procurement has come under scrutiny after Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged last year to increase defense spending to NATO’s target of 2% of GDP and create a 100-billion-euro ($107 billion) special fund.
On Tuesday, parliament’s commissioner for the military lamented the slow pace of Germany’s drive to modernize its armed forces, the Bundeswehr. She noted that none of the 100 billion-euro special fund was actually spent last year, though some major orders were placed.
“It is also important to quickly replace equipment that was given to Ukraine” and to speed up maintenance of existing equipment, Eva Hoegl said as she presented her annual report.
“The Bundeswehr has too little of everything, and even less since Feb. 24 (2022),” she said. “We have too few tanks to be able to train sufficiently, to exercise … boats and ships are lacking, aircraft are lacking.”
Along with the cash coming its way because of the war in Ukraine — Germany’s defense minister is also seeking to raise his budget by 10 billion euros a year — the German arms industry is hoping the conflict will mark a turning point in the way military spending is classified in Europe.
Some banks and investors in the European Union won’t do business with the defense sector because of concerns that it is engaged in unsustainable activity that does more harm than good in the long run, much like fossil fuel producers.
Atzpodien said Russia’s attack on Ukraine had shown the industry’s value.
“Our demand is that products we deliver to the German military or other NATO armed forces, for example, are recognized in such a way by the EU that they support sustainability,” he said. “A signal like that would be important so that actors on the financial markets can adjust to it accordingly.”
German arms manufacturers have already come up with a slogan to push their case, he added: “Security is the key to sustainability.”
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Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this report.
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FAA says it has sent 250 cases of unruly passengers to FBI
Federal officials said Thursday they have referred more than 250 unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible criminal prosecution since late 2021, including one as recently as last month, when a man tried to stab a flight attendant with a broken-off spoon.
The pace of the criminal referrals is slowing, however. The Federal Aviation Administration identified 17 cases it has sent to the FBI in the first three months of this year — mostly for incidents that happened last year but took time to investigate.
Airlines have reported fewer cases of unruly passengers since last April, when a federal judge struck down a requirement that people wear masks on planes and public transportation. Before that ruling, about two-thirds of all incidents on planes involved disputes over masks.
The FAA can levy civil fines but lacks authority to file criminal charges, so it asks the FBI to step in for the most serious cases.
“If you act out on a plane, you should just stay at home because we will come after you with serious consequences,” acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said in a statement. “We have zero tolerance for unruly behavior.”
The FBI did not say how often it acts on the FAA referrals. Assistant Director Luis Quesada said the bureau is “committed to investigating all incidents that fall within FBI jurisdiction aboard commercial flights,” but did not provide numbers.
The FAA announcement about came as lawmakers push legislation to create a new no-fly list for people convicted or fined for interfering with flight crews. A similar proposal backed by airline unions failed to gain ground last year in the face of opposition from conservatives and civil libertarians. The current FBI no-fly list is aimed at people suspected of terrorism ties.
The 17 cases that the FAA has referred this year include allegations of assaults against flight attendants and fellow passengers, attempts to open airplane exits during flights, and trying to break into the cockpit.
In the most recent case, passengers helped subdue a man who, prosecutors say, tried to open an emergency door and attempted to stab a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon during a flight from Los Angeles to Boston.
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A group of 112 Congressional Democrats wrote a letter to the Biden Administration this week, asking for new safety regulations for heat in workplaces as a deadly heat wave continues to bake the U.S.
"We write to you today to encourage the fastest possible implementation of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workplace heat standard to ensure that millions of people can go to work with greater confidence that they will return to their families alive and uninjured," the letter read.
Lawmakers want to see rules for outdoor and indoor workspaces, based on the existing worker protections in states like California and Minnesota, which give workers leeway to decide when they need a break in the shade, or prohibit work indoors if the indoor heat index is too high.
The new federal standard should include specifics, lawmakers say, covering hydration, timing for rest breaks, shaded or air-conditioned areas to take breaks in, training for heat-related first aid and acclimatization plans, so workers can get used to potential new work conditions.
SEE MORE: Monday was officially the hottest summer day ever
The new proposal comes as a persistent heat wave topples records across the U.S., subjecting residents to unprecedented stretches of triple-digit high temperatures, unrelenting heat overnight and dangerous outdoor conditions.
Healthcare workers in Arizona say the frequency and severity of heat injuries, particularly contact burns from hot pavement, are unusually elevated this year.
The White House announced in July new initiatives to improve the national response to extreme heat, including new NOAA programs to improve resilience to extremes and a national heat strategy that focuses on equitable response.
SEE MORE: How much heat is too much for the human body?
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Justice & Crime The 'More Perfect' podcast examines the Supreme Court By Asma Khalid, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Matt Ozug Published May 12, 2023 at 4:39 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 8:17 Julia Longoria, host of the Supreme Court podcast "More Perfect," talks about the launch of their new season. Copyright 2023 NPR
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The second annual Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts cohort hails from 16 different countries and regions, accelerating key breakthroughs across Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America
Meet the class of 2022 HERE
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bloomberg announced the 2022 class of Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts, a distinctive global group of breakthrough innovators, visionaries, scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs, who are inventing possibilities for a more inclusive and prosperous world. Launched in 2021, the community is both a celebration of and launchpad for ideas, providing access to a growing thinktank of influential leaders and opportunities. These 28 individuals from 16 different countries and regions will convene regularly in the coming months and at the fifth annual flagship Bloomberg New Economy Forum, this November in Singapore.
Bloomberg's Editorial team selected this standout group from more than 300 nominations, based on impact in one of six key areas: Agriculture: Feeding the World; The Green Transition: Transport, Industry & Energy; Digital Finance: Inclusive Growth; Life sciences: Future of Health; Learning: Fulfilling Human Potential; Space: Improving Life on Earth. You can find out more about these areas and the selection process here.
"The new class of Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts are brilliant innovators and thinkers who are reshaping economies and societies with their bold ideas - and their determination to put those ideas into practice. They've been selected for the tangible impact they have each had already - and for what they might collectively achieve in the future as a dynamic global community," said Stephanie Flanders, Senior Executive Editor for Economics and Government at Bloomberg and Editorial Chair of New Economy.
The 2022 Class of Catalysts are:
- Wemimo Abbey, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Esusu: helps low to moderate income households use their on time rent payments to build credit (United States)
- Omar Abudayyeh, McGovern Fellow and Principal Investigator, Abudayyeh-Gootenberg Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: developing novel molecular tools, including for gene editing, gene delivery, and cell engineering, by harnessing natural proteins in nature, such as from bacteria plants, and animals (United States)
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Three members of the 2021 Catalyst class have successfully IPO'd their companies and two Catalysts' ventures have become "Unicorns," going from startup to billion dollar valuation. The program has also created new business partnerships between Catalyst members. Earlier this year, Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX - a global crypto exchange valued at $32 billion - formed a partnership with Elizabeth Rossiello's AZA Finance - an African Fintech - to expand Web3 and digital currencies across Africa.
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Bloomberg provides a platform to scale and accelerate Catalyst's ideas by providing networking opportunities. Most notably, the 2022 Catalyst class will join Bloomberg's annual New Economy Forum convening in Singapore 14-17 November. In its fifth year, the Forum brings together the world's most influential CEOs, leaders, visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, and helps facilitate strategic business partnerships. Catalysts will also benefit from visibility, awareness and recognition across Bloomberg's multi-channel network reaching hundreds of millions; gain insight and perspective into cutting edge technologies and high-level policy and finance; and receive peer-to-peer leadership and mentoring throughout the year.
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer
World shares were mixed Wednesday after a wobbly day on Wall Street closed out a month buffeted by worries about a possible recession, inflation and rising interest rates.
Germany’s DAX gained 0.5% to 14,465.06 and the CAC 40 in Paris advanced 0.5% to 6,497.69. Britain’s FTSE 100 edged 0.2% higher to 7,619.76.
The future for the S&P 500 gained 0.3% and the future for the Dow industrials was up 0.5%.
Traders were keeping a close eye on manufacturing data for Europe and the U.S. due later Wednesday.
Oil prices resumed their upward advance after falling back from nearly $120 per barrel on Tuesday, when prices surged after the European Union agreed to block the majority of oil imports from Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.
Prices ultimately fell Tuesday on speculation that the OPEC plus cartel of oil producing nations might ease production limits and offset lost oil output from Russia. But as of late Wednesday Asian time, benchmark U.S. crude had climbed $1.57 to $116.24 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It closed down 40 cents at $114.67 on Tuesday.
Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, picked up $1.50 to $117.10 per barrel.
In Asian trading, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 advanced 0.7% to 27,457.89 after Japan’s parliament enacted a $21 billion extra budget to tackle soaring fuel and food prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The extra budget, for the current fiscal year that started April 1, will fund part of a $48 billion emergency economic package the government adopted in April. It includes subsidies to oil wholesalers to minimize the impact on consumers.
In Sydney, the S&P/ASX rose 0.3% to 7,234.00. The government reported the economy expanded at a 3.2% annualized rate, or 0.8% quarterly rate, in the first quarter of the year.
That was slower than the 3.6% growth in the last quarter of 2021 but still relatively strong, analysts said.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.4% to 21,323.47 and the Shanghai Composite index shed 0.1% to 3,182.16. Both indexes rose sharply on Tuesday as Shanghai eased its stringent anti-virus limits on businesses and other activities.
South Korea’s markets were closed for a holiday.
The jump of more than 50% for oil prices so far this year is a big part of the high inflation sweeping the world. A report Tuesday showed inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency hit 8.1% in May, the highest level since records began in 1997.
Through mid-May, the S&P 500 tumbled to seven straight losing weeks for its longest such streak since the dot-com bubble was deflating two decades ago. Slowing data on the U.S. economy has accentuated worries that high inflation will force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates so aggressively that it will cause a recession.
Stocks have managed to avoid a full-blown bear market, at least so far, with the S&P 500 yet to close more than 20% below its record. Speculation has grown that the Fed may consider a pause in rate hikes at its September meeting.
Beginning Wednesday, the Fed will begin allowing some of the trillions of dollars’ worth of Treasurys and other bonds that it amassed through the pandemic to roll off its balance sheet. Such a move should put upward pressure on longer-term Treasury yields, and it’s one way the Fed is trying to stamp out inflation by slowing the economy.
In other trading, the dollar rose to 129.47 Japanese yen from 128.70 yen on Tuesday. The euro slipped to $1.0724 from $1.0735.
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Suni Lee's elite gymnastics career is not over.
The gold medalist in the all-around at the Tokyo Olympics said this will be her last season as a college gymnast at Auburn.
"As an athlete that has competed at the highest level, on the world's biggest stage, I've been fortunate enough to experience that once-in-a-lifetime feeling and the indescribable emotion when a gold medal is draped around your neck. But I don't want it to just be once in a lifetime," Lee said in a post on social media.
The Olympian said she knows it will take a lot of hard work and sacrifice to return to the Olympics, but she added that she's prepared to give it her all.
“I have my sights set on Paris in 2024, and I know what I have to do to get there," Lee said. "I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and putting in the work.”
In her freshman season at Auburn, Lee won a national title on the balance beam and came second in the all-around.
Collegiate-level gymnastics has a different scoring system than elite level. Collegiate gymnastics still uses the 10-point scoring system that rewards precision and performance. The elite-level scoring system rewards points based on difficulty.
Several of Lee's Olympic teammates competed at the college level after the Tokyo Games. Jade Carry and Jordan Chiles both had successful seasons in college. They returned to elite gymnastics this year, competing in the World Championships, where the U.S. won gold in the team competition.
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-Manteca Marks the 100th Location for RV Retailer
-RV Retailer Expands to 7 Locations in California
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of Manteca Trailer and Motorhomes in Manteca, California. The acquisition is expected to close in June.
"This is an incredible milestone for our team to reach 100 RV locations in under four years, continuing our momentum as the fastest growing RV company in the industry," said Jon Ferrando, President and CEO. "All of our associates are very proud of this accomplishment. What's most important is we will be able to take care of our customers, wherever their travels may take them, with our 100 great full-service RV dealerships."
"We welcome all of the associates from Manteca Trailer and Motorhomes into RV Retailer and thank David Tenney for entrusting us to take the business forward. This is a large volume, well run dealership in an excellent market. Manteca Trailer and Motorhomes has been serving the Northern California community since 1970. This store aligns with our strategy to grow in California the 2nd largest RV state in the US." added Jon Ferrando.
"This store is well positioned between two of the largest BTAs in the US with San Francisco (#9) to the East and Sacramento (#19) to the North. We are pleased to represent our RV manufacturing partners in California including Jayco, Keystone, Newmar, Winnebago, Alliance, Dutchmen, and Heartland," added Raul Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for RV Retailer.
Manteca Trailer and Motorhome is located in California on the east side of Manteca on East Yosemite Avenue/East Highway 120. The sales and service center serve the greater Stockton and Modesto markets of the area.
To learn more about our new Manteca Trailer and Motorhome location and RV Retailer, please visit: https://www.mantecatrailer.com/ or https://www.rvretailer.com/
About RV Retailer, LLC
RV Retailer, LLC is a leading recreational vehicle retail company in the United States with a focus on providing an outstanding experience for recreational vehicle customers in new and used sales, service and parts, and customer financial services. RV Retailer has 100 RV stores in 31 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. Regional store brands include: RV One Superstores, Motor Home Specialist, ExploreUSA, Floyd's RV, Sonny's Camp-N-Travel, Cousins RV, Camper Clinic, RV Outlet USA, Lifestyle RVs, Family RV Group, Northgate RV, Tom's Camperland and Blue Dog RV, which sell a wide range of new and used RV brands with thousands of RVs in inventory.
RV Retailer is led by co-founders Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President, and John Rizzo, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Jon Ferrando and John Rizzo were instrumental in building America's largest automotive retailer from start-up to over $20 billion in revenue. RV Retailer's leadership team has over 250 years of automotive and RV retail industry experience.
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SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Raúl Enríquez Arámbula, the former Tijuana Xolos soccer star now accused of human smuggling, will remain in federal custody in San Diego.
Enríquez had a bail and status review Thursday morning.
But according to his attorney, Anton Vialtsin, his client asked for a “stipulation to detention without prejudice,” reserving the right to come back at a future date and ask for bail.
Enríquez, arguably the Xolos’ most successful player and the team’s all-time leading scorer, is accused of trying to smuggle two women in his SUV through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry early Sunday morning.
On Monday, he was charged in San Diego federal court with immigrant smuggling.
According to the federal complaint, Enríquez told officers he didn’t know how the two women got into his vehicle.
When pressed about whether his client still stands by this statement, Vialtsin said “sometimes statements can be misinterpreted.”
Border Report was also told Enríquez is “hanging in there, nobody likes to be in detention.”
Vialtsin said Enríquez is due in court for arraignment on Oct. 11.
Enríquez last played for the Juarez Bravos from 2016-2018 in the border city of Juarez.
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The county election worker was crossing the street with a locked bag full of ballots when he saw a Jeep Gladiator pickup truck come around the corner. It sped toward him and slammed on the brakes, skidding to a stop just past him. The driver glared.
"Then she leaned out of the car and looked at me and yelled, 'you f***ing traitor!'" he said.
The woman had been following him all day as he drove around collecting ballots from drop-boxes in Coos County, Ore. The man — whom we've agreed not to identify because he said he fears being further targeted — says she would get out and film him, and that she had a gun on her hip.
Things weren't much better over at the county elections office. Local people, apparently juiced up on misinformation related to Donald Trump's false claims about rigged elections, were camped in the hallway day after day.
"Some of them were very mean," says Dede Murphy, the county clerk during this past midterm election. One called her "a wicked woman." Another barked through a bullhorn, "you should be ashamed of yourself."
Even though Trump won 59% of the vote in this county in 2020, Murphy and the other election workers say two years later people were still yelling in their faces about voter fraud.
Some of it seemed ridiculous, but other times it was scary.
Officials set up metal detectors at the entrance to the building, and over about a month, a security guard stopped people from bringing in a total of 20 guns and 60 knives or other weapons.
The worker collecting ballots called 911 four times the day he says he was menaced by the woman in the Jeep.
"I have had somebody following me," he tells a police dispatcher in one call. "She tried to run me off the road."
The roads in this rural Oregon county wind through steep wooded hillsides, logging trucks hurtle past in the other direction. He says the woman tailgated on his bumper, driving erratically, sometimes swerving into the oncoming traffic lane next to him.
"I was terrified," he says. "I was worried that I might not make it off that road."
As the country heads into the next election, NPR obtained contact information for thousands of local election workers and reached out to them. Workers and officials across 22 different states responded and told NPR they've received threats, felt unsafe doing their jobs, feared for the safety of their families, or even their pets.
Their stories show that more than two years after the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, not only is Trump's lie that he won the election alive and well in a large chunk of the Republican Party, but the misinformation about voter fraud is endangering the people whose job it is to conduct elections.
"I actually bring a weapon with me every day to work," says Nancy Boren, the director of elections in Columbus, Ga. "We also have security here at this building who, it sounds even crazy to say this, but, walks me to and from my car."
NPR spoke to many election workers who didn't want to use their names for fear of further harassment or threats.
"We have a lot of, you know, just general 'f*** you's, you're trying to rig the election... you oughta be ashamed of yourself,'" says one worker in Georgia.
"They said that they were coming for my family and somebody would have to pay for this," says an official in Virginia.
A looming sense of menace
When threats are made, often they're vague and just add to a looming sense of menace. But sometimes they're more direct.
"The threat was very specific with my name and my home address, and that I had four children and that all four of my children should be killed," says Thomas Liddy, an official with Maricopa County in Arizona who was threatened this past November. The FBI tracked down and arrested the person, who pleaded guilty to a criminal charge and is awaiting a sentence of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Another official in a southern state tells NPR she too was targeted during last year's midterms. "The threat was specifically that the following week I would not be alive, my home address was made public online, and then my dog was poisoned." The official says the dog survived, barely.
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Following the 2020 election, more than 60 lawsuits brought by Trump and his allies were all thrown out of court.
The election officials being targeted say they're just trying to do their jobs. They're Republicans, Democrats and independents — everyone from top state officials to lower-level county workers who handle ballots or even senior citizen volunteers.
2024 could be worse
"Election officials have been under siege," says David Becker, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Election Innovation and Research. "They've been threatened, abused and harassed for nearly three years now and it's getting worse."
The Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin in May warning that perceptions of the next presidential race could mobilize individuals to commit violence.
Many election officials say they need more resources to pay for better security and to do outreach to fight misinformation. Some election workers tell NPR they are scared by the threats and harassment and consider quitting their jobs. Others say it hardens their resolve to do the important work of running free and fair elections.
Other recent research backs up what NPR found. A survey from the nonprofit Brennan Center found nearly one in three election workers say they've had to deal with harassment, abuse or threats. And almost half worry about the safety of their colleagues in future elections.
"I am very nervous about next year... the presidential year," says one of the election workers in Coos County. She and her husband, the worker who says he was chased in his car, both work in the local elections office. And they've been dealing with all this while having their first baby. She was nine months pregnant this past midterm election.
"During that time I was scared every time I came into work, being at work, leaving," she says. "And I didn't get to feel safe at home either."
She says the couple was followed home from work. People knocked on their neighbors' doors asking questions about them. They even went through the couple's garbage.
It was a relentless mix of ridiculousness along with things that were more frightening, such as violent-sounding posts on social media, election workers told NPR.
Like others NPR talked to, the couple set up a motion-sensitive flood light and a security camera. And the couple doesn't think the community there in Coos County realizes what they've been going through at the elections office.
Mob mentality
"It felt like we were under attack," the woman says. "Constant phone calls and people coming in and making accusations and yelling at us. ... It felt very much like they were just harassing us, like they were just there to intimidate us."
During her NPR interview, she broke down crying while describing one moment during the midterm election when the sheriff was escorting her past the people camped out in the hallway.
"As the sheriff was leading us outside, people were recording and laughing like, 'that's so funny' that we're so scared that we had to have the sheriff walk us out." She says it was just bafflingly hurtful to be treated that way. "That was just really crazy."
"Absolutely inexcusable that that would happen," says 83-year-old Coos County Commissioner John Sweet. He's a Republican who does not believe in voter fraud conspiracy theories embraced by many in his party. He says it was hard to watch and hear about local people doing all this to county election workers.
"It's a form of ... mob activity," Sweet says. "The mob takes on a personality of its own that's probably different than the prevalent personality of the individual members of the mob."
Sweet says he doesn't think it was unique to his county this past midterm election. "It was a national thing."
Of course the mob at the Capitol building was a highly visible spectacle that's seared into the memories of many Americans.
But when NPR looked around the country it found that people with the same motivations were taking up the fight but in less-visible ways.
And that's happening in Coos County.
Election deniers run for local office
Rod Taylor runs a local surveying supply business and was arrested for a curfew violation on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
"I heeded an admonition from General Michael Flynn to go home and make a difference there," Taylor tells NPR. "So we started a citizens group here in Coos County called Citizens Restoring Liberty and we continue to meet weekly."
The group is worried about supposed voter fraud as well as government regulation of guns, masks, and public schools. Some of its members have run as candidates for local government and school boards. Taylor himself ran for county commissioner.
"You know what, I'm proud to have been there on Jan. 6," Taylor said on a local conservative talk radio show on Oct. 31, 2022, before the midterm election. "It was a peaceable gathering on the 6th ... people were happy, man."
Jan. 6 was, of course, quite violent. Taylor said on the talk show that he went into the Capitol building very briefly, although he says he didn't participate in the violence. He has not faced federal charges related to Jan. 6th.
County officials say members of that Citizens Restoring Liberty group were camped in the hallways of the elections office.
But, despite their concerns about voter fraud, when the votes were counted, Rod Taylor narrowly won — a result he does not dispute. And he is now a Coos County commissioner.
NPR interviewed Taylor at his new county office. He was wearing a gun on his belt, had a Scripture reading of the day on his desk, an American flag and a "Trump Won" sign.
Taylor mentions going to see people who tour the country promoting voter fraud conspiracy theories.
"I believe that there is a vast body of credible evidence ... that the 2020 election was in fact won by Donald Trump and that it was surreptitiously stolen," Taylor says.
In reality, there is no credible evidence of that. In addition to the dozens of lawsuits dismissed for lack of evidence nationally, a suit making vague allegations of voter fraud in Coos County was likewise thrown out by a judge.
NPR asked Taylor if he realized that local election workers in his own county feel threatened and harassed.
"Yeah, of course I'm aware of that," Taylor said. But when asked about whether he feels responsible for getting people stirred up to the point where election workers fear for their safety, he said, "I don't feel responsible for that."
"When you've got a large group of people, it's sometimes like herding cats and you cannot control what individuals do," Taylor said. "Unfortunately, we did have some people who I think engaged election staff in unproductive ways that I would not have advocated for and I still don't condone and that's unfortunate."
Julie Brecke, the new county clerk at the elections office, says she's trying to figure out how to avoid a repeat of last year in the upcoming presidential race.
"My biggest worry is that people aren't going to want to do the job anymore," she says.
Already one election worker has resigned.
"It's an important job and the people that work in this office take it very seriously," says Brecke. "If they're harassed constantly and made to look like villains, then eventually that weighs on people. I don't want to lose good people over harassment based on misinformation."
Threats, or freedom of speech?
For their part, law enforcement officials say it can be difficult to intervene. The election worker who says he was chased while collecting ballots says police told him there was nothing they could do, since no officers saw this person driving erratically.
The county sheriff's department says the incident was investigated, though apparently nothing resulted from that.
The sheriff, Gabe Fabrizio, says there were also complaints from voters who felt harassed or threatened at drop-boxes. But he says nothing rose to the level that law enforcement decided they could do much about.
"We want to make sure that everybody's First Amendment rights, their freedom of speech is protected," says Fabrizio. "So threats we take definitely seriously and we'll go investigate them ... but at the same time you have to balance that off of — people can say whatever they want."
Brecke, the county clerk, says she's been working with the sheriff to improve security of both the office and the election workers ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Election workers say they feel the sheriff is taking the situation seriously and are grateful for the help.
Around the country people are trying to find solutions. Election officials met last month in D.C., to share strategies. Some states are passing laws that, among other things, increase the penalties for threatening election workers while making their home addresses and other personal information private.
The U.S. Department of Justice has set up a special task force to investigate threats to election workers, and a spokesman tells NPR it has received reports of more than 2,000 incidents of hostility, harassment, abuse or threats. The DOJ says most don't meet the threshold of an unlawful threat of violence, but some do, and it has so far charged more than a dozen defendants. More cases are being prosecuted by state and local authorities.
For his part, John Sweet, the Coos County commissioner, thinks it will help that the local lawsuit over election fraud was dismissed as groundless, along with the fact that Fox News settled a defamation suit from Dominion Voting Systems over bogus claims of fraud for close to $800 million.
"I hope that has discredited some of the angst about election propriety," Sweet says. "I've experienced it already."
Sweet says he's heard from one of the people who he saw last year in the county building staring through the window to the elections office apparently trying to scare the workers.
"I think he was embarrassed about it," Sweet says. "He apologized — he said, 'I was out of line.'"
Still, the election workers say nobody has apologized to them.
And there was plenty of discord on display at a recent town hall meeting in Coos Bay.
"Transgenderism is a religion and it's attacking the public moral norm that we've had for 200 years," declared one concerned citizen in a Christian-themed T-shirt, amidst groans and head shaking from others in attendance.
Another resident stood up and asked commissioner Rod Taylor not to wear his gun around town. "Can you please carry your gun concealed," asked Dave Crane, "for people like me that would rather not look at it."
The former county clerk, Dede Murphy, had some words for Taylor too.
"I think that you and your group ... have made me a target," Murphy said. "You certainly have told a lot of lies about me and my office, that's for sure."
"I haven't told any lies about you," Taylor responded, speaking over Murphy. "In no way would I ever condone a threat against any person."
But at least one resident was looking for some common ground.
"I don't give a s*** who's wearing a dress and who's packing a gun," said De Dee Peterson. "What I want to see is this community thrive." Peterson said her family has lived in the county for five generations, and she doesn't like seeing her neighbors so divided.
"Even when we disagree, we can sit down in a room like this and talk about it, and not hate," Peterson said. "It's not team red versus team blue, we have to see through the middle."
This story was edited by Robert Little. It was produced by Meg Anderson. Photo editing by Emily Bogle and Virginia Lozano.
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Warmer Friday but dry for football, tracking weekend shower chances
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Our stretch of dry weather still holds for this Friday, the one notable change is that conditions will be warmer in the afternoon. Football is in great shape weather-wise this evening, and many outdoor plans for the upcoming weekend may still be in good shape! More on the weekend is below, but Sunday does see some rain chance shifting that may allow you to salvage some plans for the second half of the weekend.
Today
Conditions out the door are notably warmer than they were yesterday, we have a good mix of lower 60s and upper 50s. You might be able to get away without a jacket! Highs will eventually turn up more than the last few days as the area reaches into the lower 80s. This is as warmer air aloft if moving in, along with a wind turning southwesterly today at 5 to 10 mph. Variably cloudy skies are in store for the daytime too, which will allow for occasional peeks of sun.
Tonight
Skies will stay partly cloudy tonight, which will help to keep temperatures mild for Saturday morning. Expect lows to fall to around 60 degrees. The wind will turn to the south, but stay light at only 5 mph or less.
Weekend Forecast
Heading into Saturday skies will be variably cloudy again. Expect to see sun occasionally, but on the flip-side skies won’t be completely overcast. As our low edges closer, we could see a few showers for the northern half of our viewing area, but that chance still only stands around 20% or less. In all, any outdoor plans for Saturday are still in good shape and shouldn’t need any adjustments. Highs will be in the middle 80s by Saturday afternoon.
Sunday will be just a handful of degrees cooler, still landing in the lower 80s though. Rain chances essentially come in two waves for the second half of the weekend. Showers that pick up Saturday night should hold into early Sunday morning. However, there appears to be a pause in the middle of the daytime. The second wave is then expected to pick up along the cold front Sunday night. That rain should hold into Monday morning, and this second wave should have greater coverage than the first.
Additionally, more rain is expected to be picked up during the second wave, but the entirety of this rainfall event isn’t expected to bring much rainfall. Do expect to see some more tweaks to rainfall totals through the weekend, but this looks to be more of a run-of-the-mill rainfall where we land at a couple of tenths or less by noon Monday. Stay tuned for updates on totals through this weekend!
By Monday afternoon, rainfall should be done and clouds are expected to clear out fairly quick with subsidence (sinking air) behind the low. More rain chances have been added to Wednesday and Thursday, take a preview in the full 7-Day Forecast!
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Lamborghini in March revealed the Revuelto, the automaker’s latest V-12 supercar and its first with plug-in hybrid technology.
The Revuelto isn’t a simple update of its predecessor, the Aventador, but a ground-up redesign that in addition to electrification includes a new carbon-fiber tub, a new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a new V-12. The engine, still with a 6.5-liter displacement, is only the third V-12 in Lamborghini’s 60-year history.
Lamborghini’s plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, also needed to be upgraded to accommodate production of the Revuelto, as described in this video recently released by Lamborghini. The upgrades included adding 1.8 million square feet to the location, for example to house new facilities for production of electric motors and batteries, as well as additional test areas. In one test, each electric motor undergoes a load test that simulates a high-speed run at Italy’s Nardo test track.
More automation has also been introduced to the production process, including autonomous sleds that move vehicles between assembly stations.
An overview of the production process is featured in a video released by Lamborghini on Thursday.
“To produce the Revuelto, we understood that we had to go above and beyond,” Ranieri Niccoli, Lamborghini’s chief manufacturing officer, said in a statement. “We raised the bar to produce it, creating what we call Manifattura Lamborghini Next Level, a production system with people always at its core but which we have adapted to a much more complex product and to processes we haven’t used before.”
The video, which is in Italian but has English subtitles, details the processes Lamborghini uses in its leather shop, to make the many carbon-fiber components, and for quality control, in addition to the electric motor testing. The carbon-fiber structure of the car has 20% more torsional stiffness than the Aventador and 10% less weight.
The Revuelto generates a peak 1,000 hp from its V-12 and trio of electric motors (two at the front axle and one integrated with the rear-mounted transmission), which Lamborghini says will see the car accelerate to 62 mph in only 2.5 seconds and eventually top out at 218 mph.
Pricing starts close to 500,000 euros (approximately $540,000) and deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Check out the video above for more about how the Revuelto goes together.
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Study: Milder autism far outpacing ‘profound’ diagnoses
NEW YORK (AP) — As autism diagnoses become increasingly common, health officials have wondered how many U.S. kids have relatively mild symptoms and how many have more serious symptoms, such as very low IQ and inability to speak.
A first-of-its-kind study released Wednesday shows the rate of such “profound” autism is rising, though far slower than milder autism cases.
“It’s very important to know how many people have profound autism so that we can properly prepare for their needs,” including more health and education services, said Alison Singer, executive director of the advocacy and research group Autism Science Foundation.
Singer — the mother of a 25-year-old woman with profound autism — was a co-author of the paper, which was published by the journal Public Health Reports. Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention led the research.
Though autism has been diagnosed for at least 80 years, the new study is the first to put a number on the share of U.S. children who have the most severe version of it. It comes less than two years after an international commission of autism experts established a definition of profound autism: children with an IQ of 50 or less, and/or kids who can’t communicate through speaking.
Under that definition, about a quarter of U.S. children identified as having autism by age 8 fall into the profound category, the new study found. It means more than 110,000 elementary school-age children in the U.S. have profound autism.
There are no blood or biological tests for autism. It’s identified by making judgments about a child’s behavior. Traditionally, it was diagnosed only in kids with severe language difficulties, social impairments and unusual repetitious behaviors. But the definition gradually expanded, and autism is now shorthand for a group of milder, related conditions, too.
The researchers looked at school and medical records from 2000 to 2016 for more than 20,000 8-year-olds identified as having autism spectrum disorders.
They found that the rate of profound diagnoses grew from about 3 cases per 1,000 children in 2000 to about 5 cases per 1,000 in 2016. But the rate of kids diagnosed with milder forms of autism grew from 4 per 1,000 to 14 per 1,000 over those years.
Milder forms of autism were more common in boys and white kids, the researchers found. Profound autism was more common in girls than boys.
A CDC study published last month found that autism overall is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., a change from previous years when white children were more likely to be diagnosed. Experts cite improved screening and services, and increased awareness and advocacy. Among 8-year-olds, 1 in 36 had autism in 2020, the CDC estimates.
The new research found a large racial gap in profound autism. Among Black children with autism, 37% had profound autism. The same was true for about one-third of Hispanic kids with autism and about one-fifth of white children with autism.
More research is needed to understand the reasons for those differences, said the CDC’s Michelle Hughes, the study’s lead author.
Singer said the study’s publication marks a recognition by the CDC that “autism spectrum disorder diagnoses is overly broad and that people who are diagnosed with (it) have very different needs.” The data should help identify schooling and residential needs, she said.
Jan Blacher, an autism researcher at the University of California at Riverside, voiced mixed feelings about the report.
Using an IQ of 50 as a definition of profound autism can be problematic, she said. She has observed children with an IQ above 70 who had the kind of symptoms associated with profound autism, like spinning or a seemingly meaningless repeating of words.
“It’s the symptoms of autism that make a difference,” she said.
She worries that children who don’t make the cut-off might not get the same attention and help as those who do.
“We have work to do at all levels of the continuum,” she said.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Figue announced a partnership with the coveted East Hampton restaurant Moby's, which is celebrating its 10th year. Moby's hosts will be dressed in Figue to greet their guests every weekend. Each hosts will identify pieces aligned with their personality and style, which will highlight Figue's versatility as well as the diversity and effortlessness of the collection.
CEO and Creative Director Liz Lange said "It is wonderful to have Figue at Moby's, my favorite restaurant in the Hamptons. Our collections and inspirations have always been intertwined with my Hamptons lifestyle and aesthetics and the relaxed atmosphere, hip crowd and great food at Moby's makes it a delightful place to see some of the pieces."
Founded in New York City in 2012 and acquired by current CEO and Creative Director, Liz Lange, in December 2020, Figue is a dreamy combination of luxe and laid back. Figue's free spirit-meets-sophisticate line of ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories and home design is proudly infused with bohemian gorgeousness. Our soulful spirit and global sensibility are expressed through our mix of unique prints, layered textures, pom poms, hand-cut tassels and artisanal beadwork. Welcome to the multi-colored magic of Figue.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew McCutchen and Kolten Wong each drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers broke out of their slump to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The Brewers won for just the second time in eight games. They’re 2-5 and have fallen out of first place in the NL Central since trading four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres last week.
Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer for the Rays. Brewers center fielder Tyrone Taylor made a leaping catch to rob Tampa Bay’s David Peralta of a homer in the second inning.
Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta (4-2) struck out four while allowing two runs, two hits and no walks over five innings in his second start since coming off the injured list. Peralta, who threw 65 pitches Tuesday, had missed nearly 2½ months with a shoulder injury.
Matt Bush struck out two and retired the side in order in the ninth to earn his second save of the season. His other save came on April 23, when he was still with the Texas Rangers, who traded him to the Brewers last week.
McCutchen hit an RBI ground-rule double in the first inning and put the Brewers ahead for good with a run-scoring single in the fifth. His double hit the warning track and bounced over the center-field wall to bring home Christian Yelich, who had drawn a leadoff walk.
The run was unearned because Yelich had advanced to second on pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis’ errant pickoff throw.
Yacabonis was filling the role of an opener and worked only the first inning before giving way to Ryan Yarbrough.
Peralta led off the top of the second with a drive to right center, but Taylor timed his jump correctly and reached his glove over the wall to make the catch and prevent a game-tying homer. Taylor added a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the second to extend Milwaukee’s lead to 2-0.
Díaz tied it in the third when he broke out of an 0-for-21 slump with a homer to right center.
The Brewers regained the lead in the fifth. After Willy Adames singled and Rowdy Tellez walked against Yarbrough (0-7), McCutchen greeted Ryan Thompson with a single to center that brought home Adames.
Wong followed with a two-run double into the left-field corner to make it 5-2.
Tampa Bay’s Jose Siri hit a one-out RBI double to right in the seventh, but got thrown out attempting to stretch it to a triple. Adames took the throw from right fielder Hunter Renfroe and fired to third in time to retire Siri.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rays: OF Manuel Margot started a rehabilitation assignment Tuesday with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays. Margot went on the injured list June 21 with a right patellar tendon strain.
Brewers: Manager Craig Counsell said C Omar Narváez will probably remain on the injured list beyond the minimum of 10 days. Narváez went on the injured list Thursday with a strained left quadriceps. … P Adrian Houser (right elbow) will make his next rehabilitation appearance for Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
UP NEXT
LHP Jeffrey Springs (4-3, 2.50 ERA) starts for the Rays and RHP Brandon Woodruff (9-3, 3.49) pitches for the Brewers as this two-game series concludes Wednesday afternoon.
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Hires Louise Jordan DipWSET as new Director of Communications
NAPA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quintessential, a family-owned and operated import, marketing and sales company that exclusively represents family-owned wineries, is pleased to welcome Louise Jordan DipWSET as its new director of communications. Jordan will work closely with Steve Sr. and Dennis Kreps, owners of Quintessential, to elevate and integrate the company's public relations and marketing capabilities.
"Louise brings with her two decades of global wine and spirits experience across multiple sectors such as sales, public relations, brand management and marketing for more than 100 brands and 13 wine and spirits regions. This gives her a 360-degree approach for creating innovative and impactful communication strategies and programming," says Dennis.
Jordan began her career as a sales representative with Frederick Wildman & Sons in New York City. She also sold wine at the renown Astor Wines & Spirits, and managed wine programming at the International Wine Center while also earning her WSET Diploma with merit before returning to Wildman as the European estates brand manager. She has more than 16 years of public relations and marketing expertise with prominent agencies such as Sopexa USA and Teuwen Communications with their international client portfolios. At E. & J. Gallo Winery, she managed public relations and trade advertising. Prior to joining Quintessential, Jordan ran her own wine and spirits communications company, Last Drop Consulting, working with clients such as Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits to help build its fine wine brands.
"We were drawn to Louise's standout achievements in aligning communications strategy with highly creative ideas that yield impressive results," said Dennis. "We look forward to leveraging her experience for our brands." Such projects include creating a global branding and communications platform for the Alsace wine region, winning the PRNews Media Relations Elite Award for the "Changing the Conversation" campaign for Bordeaux Wines, raising awareness for Gallo's DTC wineries through the company's largest digital campaign with VinePair and launching its first-ever "IG Lives" platform.
To contact Louise Jordan DipWSET, please email ljordan@quintessentialwines.com or call 707.266.5231.
About Quintessential: Headquartered in Napa, Calif., Quintessential is an import, marketing and sales company exclusively representing family-owned wineries. Owned and operated by father and son, Steve Sr. and Dennis Kreps, Quintessential is a leading fine wine importer in the United States, and an early champion of multi-generational producers that value authentic expressions of celebrated terroir from 50 wineries around the world.
Quintessential's portfolio of 50 wineries across the globe: Argentina (Bodegas Bianchi, Pascual Toso); Australia (3 Rings, Kay Brothers, Paringa, Vintage Longbottom); Chile (Matetic Vineyards, TerraPura); France (Andres Brunel, Cachette, Champagne Palmer & Co, Chateau Ferry Lacombe, Gustave Lorentz, La Chapelle du Berry, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, Maison Bouey); Hungary (Count Karolyi); Italy (Ascevi Luwa, Attilio Ghisolfi, Bel Colle, Cortonesi, Luca Bosio, Tenuta Carobbio, Tropical, Truffle Hunter, Vino dei Fratelli); New Zealand (Forrest, Rongopai); Portugal (Casa Relvas, Quinta do Vallado, Vila Nova); Spain (Bodegas Muriel, Conde de los Andes, Pazo Cilleiro, Vina Eguia); South Africa (Simonsig Estate); United States (New York: Anthony Road ); (California: Atlas Peak, Eponymous, Foppiano Vineyards, Geyser Peak, Ironstone Vineyards, Joseph Thomas, Leaping Horse Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen Estate, Obsession, Outlot, Samuel Charles, Two Angels, XYZin)
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Gianni Infantino said he feels gay. That he feels like a woman. That he feels like a migrant worker. He lectured Europeans for criticizing Qatar’s human rights record and defended the host country’s last-minute decision to ban beer from World Cup stadiums.
The FIFA president delivered a one-hour tirade on the eve of the World Cup’s opening match, and then spent about 45 minutes answering questions from media about the Qatari government’s actions and a wide range of other topics.
“Today I feel Qatari,” Infantino said Saturday at the start of his first news conference of the World Cup. “Today I feel Arab. Today I feel African. Today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled. Today I feel a migrant worker.”
Infantino later shot back at one reporter who noticed he left women out of his unusual declaration.
“I feel like a woman,” the FIFA president responded.
Qatar has faced a litany of criticism since 2010, when it was chosen by FIFA to host the biggest soccer tournament in the world.
Migrant laborers who built Qatar’s World Cup stadiums often worked long hours under harsh conditions and were subjected to discrimination, wage theft and other abuses as their employers evaded accountability, London-based rights group Equidem said in a 75-page report released this month.
Infantino defended the country’s immigration policy, and praised the government for bringing in migrants to work.
“We in Europe, we close our borders and we don’t allow practically any worker from those countries, who earn obviously very low income, to work legally in our countries,” Infantino said. “If Europe would really care about the destiny of these people, these young people, then Europe could also do as Qatar did.
“But give them some work. Give them some future. Give them some hope. But this moral-lesson giving, one-sided, it is just hypocrisy.”
Qatar is governed by a hereditary emir who has absolute say over all governmental decisions and follows an ultraconservative form of Islam known as Wahhabism. In recent years, Qatar has been transformed following a natural gas boom in the 1990s, but it has faced pressure from within to stay true to its Islamic heritage and Bedouin roots.
Under heavy international scrutiny, Qatar has enacted a number of labor reforms in recent years that have been praised by Equidem and other rights groups. But advocates say abuses are still widespread and that workers have few avenues for redress.
Infantino, however, continued to hit the Qatari government’s talking points of turning criticism back onto the West.
“What we Europeans have been doing for the past 3,000 years we should be apologizing for the next 3,000 years before we start giving moral lessons to people,” said Infantino, who moved last year from Switzerland to live in Doha ahead of the World Cup.
In response to his comments, human rights group Amnesty International said Infantino was “brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms” by dismissing the price paid by migrant workers to make the tournament possible and FIFA’s responsibility for it.
“Demands for equality, dignity and compensation cannot be treated as some sort of culture war – they are universal human rights that FIFA has committed to respect in its own statutes,” said Steve Cockburn, Amnesty’s head of economic and social justice.
QATAR’S PUSHBACK
A televised speech by Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Oct. 25 marked a turning point in the country’s approach to any criticism, claiming it had been “subjected to an unprecedented campaign that no host country has ever faced.”
Since then, government ministers and senior World Cup organizing staff have dismissed some European criticism as racism, and calls to create a compensation fund for the families of migrant workers as a publicity stunt.
WHAT ABOUT EUROPE?
Qatar has often been criticized for laws that criminalize homosexuality, limit some freedoms for women and do not offer citizenship to migrants.
“How many gay people were prosecuted in Europe?” Infantino said, repeating previous comments that European countries had similar laws until recent generations. “Sorry, it was a process. We seem to forget.”
He reminded that in one region of Switzerland, women got the right to vote only in the 1990s.
He also chided European and North American countries who he said did not open their borders to welcome soccer-playing girls and women that FIFA and Qatar worked to help leave Afghanistan last year.
Albania was the only country that stepped up, he said.
“ONE LOVE”
Seven of Europe’s 13 teams at the World Cup said their captains will wear an anti-discrimination armband in games in defiance of a FIFA rule, taking part in a Dutch campaign called “One Love.”
FIFA has declined to publicly comment significantly on that issue, or on the urging of European soccer federations for FIFA to support a compensation fund for the families of migrant workers.
The ripostes came Saturday.
FIFA now has its own armband designs, with more generic slogans, in partnership with various U.N. agencies. Armbands for the group games say: “FootballUnitesTheWorld,” “SaveThePlanet,” “ProtectChildren,” and “ShareTheMeal.”
At quarterfinal games, “NoDiscrimination” will be used.
Not good enough, the German soccer federation said a couple hours later, deciding to stay with the heart-shaped, multi-colored “One Love” armband logo.
FIFA also wants to create a legacy fund from its revenues tied to this year’s World Cup — and will let its critics, or anyone who wants, to contribute.
“And those who invest a certain amount will be part of a board that can decide where the money goes,” Infantino said.
Legacy funds from previous World Cups went directly to soccer in the host nation — $100 million from FIFA to South Africa in 2010 and Brazil in 2014. Some money was spent on new vehicles for officials and even more opaque projects.
Two priorities this time for global projects are education and a “labor excellence hub” in partnership with the United Nations-backed International Labor Organization.
MEDIA JIBES
British media reports this week noted fans wearing England shirts and cheering outside the team hotel were people from India who lived and worked in Qatar.
It followed reports of Qatar’s project to pay expenses for about 1,500 fans from the 31 visiting teams to travel to the World Cup, sing in the opening ceremony on Sunday and stay to post positive social media content about the host country.
It fed a long-standing narrative that Qatar pays people to be sports fans.
“You know what this is? This is racism. This is pure racism,” Infantino said of the criticism about the England cheer squad. “Everyone in the world had a right to cheer for whom he wants.”
Infantino spoke while knowing he will be unopposed for re-election as FIFA president in March.
“Unfortunately for some of you,” he said to reporters Saturday, “it looks like I will be here for another four years.”
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