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VESTAL, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – The BU Women’s Soccer team edged out UMass Lowell on Senior Day 5-4 to pick up a crucial 3 points in the America East standings.
Olivia McKnight made it a game to remember, scoring a hat trick to push the Bearcats towards the win.
This was a crucial win for the Bearcats, who went into the contest as a part of a 4-way tie for first place in the America East standings.
Binghamton will finish the regular season on Thursday, when they visit UMBC.
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QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- A man has been terrorizing homeowners in the Queens Village, Glen Oaks and New Hyde Park area by breaking into their houses in the middle of the day, ransacking the homes and stealing cash, jewelry and luxury items. A second man may also be involved.
The NYPD said five houses have been broken into since July 24. Each case involves a side door or window being broken into.
Typically, the homeowners are not inside the residences at the time. The suspect seems to arrive right after the homeowners leave, although in one case he removed a basement window, stuck his head through, only to be confronted by the homeowner. He fled the scene.
It's believed, in at least one case, the man used a Wi-Fi jammer to attempt to disconnect the home's security cameras.
It happened at the house of Imran Ahmed, of Queens Village.
Ahmed provided Eyewitness News with exclusive surveillance video which showed a man on July 24 around 2:45 p.m. crawling into his house.
He slides across the floor, covering his face and body with a white sheet and he has a backpack in front of his head. He pushes along the floor a large, black device, which is believed to be the Wi-Fi jammer.
"We got an alert around 2:30 that our Wi-Fi went out," Ahmed told Eyewitness News reporter Kristin Thorne. "We didn't think anything of it."
Unknown to the suspect, Ahmed had a camera inside his house which did not need to connect to Wi-Fi in order to record.
It showed the suspect go up the steps to the second floor of the home and then come down about an hour later. He pulls out a walkie talkie and says what sounds like, "Tony, Tony, Tony, Tony."
The suspect starts to walk out of the house by going through the kitchen, but that's when the Wi-Fi reconnects and a loud alarm goes off. A man can be seen scurrying out the side window that he broke into.
Ahmed said the man stole cash and jewelry. Some of them were family heirlooms.
"We're literally two blocks from the precinct," he said. "To have something like this happen is very scary."
Police released surveillance video Thursday of one of the men they believe they're looking for. It was taken from a home that was later robbed of $30,000 worth of jewelry and an $8,000 Louis Vuitton purse. It showed a man in a medical face mask walk up to the front door holding a pallet of water, seeming to pretend to do a water delivery.
Eyewitness News spoke with several homeowners who were victimized recently.
A man in Glen Oaks said his parents had left their home when someone broke in around 6:30 a.m. through a back window.
"The closets were flipped inside out," the man said. "All the drawers in the bedrooms were flipped out onto the beds. They went through everything. Seemed like they had a lot of time."
Another homeowner in Glen Oaks said when she left the house with her family on Monday, July 29 around 1 p.m., someone broke into a side door and ransacked their home.
"Everything was a mess," she said. "There was glass everywhere. They took our money and some jewelry. My hands were trembling as I was trying to call 911."
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When it comes to flying, going green may cost you more. And it's going to take a while for the strategy to take off.
Sustainability was a hot topic this week at the Paris Air Show, the world's largest event for the aviation industry, which faces increasing pressure to reduce the climate-changing greenhouse gases that aircraft spew.
Even the massive orders at the show got a emissions-reduction spin: Airlines and manufacturers said the new planes will be more fuel-efficient than the ones they replace.
But most of those planes will burn conventional, kerosene-based jet fuel. Startups are working feverishly on electric-powered aircraft, but they won't catch on as quickly as electric vehicles.
“It's a lot easier to pack a heavy battery into a vehicle if you don't have to lift it off the ground,” said Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at New York University.
That means sustainable aviation fuel has become the industry's best hope to achieve its promise of net zero emissions by 2050. Aviation produces 2% to 3% of worldwide carbon emissions, but its share is expected to grow as travel increases and other industries become greener.
Sustainable fuel, however, accounts for just 0.1% of all jet fuel. Made from sources like used cooking oil and plant waste, SAF can be blended with conventional jet fuel but costs much more.
Suppliers are “going to be able to kind of set the price," Molly Wilkinson, an American Airlines vice president, said at the air show. "And we fear that at that point, that price eventually is going to trickle down to the passenger in some form of a ticket price.”
With such a limited supply, critics say airlines are making overly ambitious promises and exaggerating how quickly they can ramp up the use of SAF. The industry even has skeptics: Nearly one-third of aviation sustainability officers in a GE Aerospace survey doubt the industry will hit its net zero goal by 2050.
Delta Air Lines is being sued in U.S. federal court by critics who say the carrier falsely bills itself as the world's first carbon-neutral airline, and that Delta's claim rests on carbon offsets that are largely bogus. The Atlanta-based airline says the charges are "without legal merit."
Across the Atlantic, a consumer group known by its French acronym, BEUC, filed a complaint this week with the European Union's executive arm, accusing 17 airlines of greenwashing.
The group says airlines are misleading consumers and violating rules on unfair commercial practices by encouraging customers to pay extra to help finance development of SAF and offset future carbon emissions created by flying.
In one case, the group's researchers found Air France charging up to 138 euros ($150) for the green option.
“Sustainable aviation fuels, they are indeed the biggest technological potential to decarbonize the aviation sector, but the main problem ... is that they are not available,” said Dimitri Vergne, a senior policy officer at BEUC.
“We know that before the end of the next decade — at least — they won’t be available in massive quantities" and won’t be the main source of fuel for planes, Vergne added.
Producers say SAF reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, compared with regular jet fuel, over its life cycle.
Airlines have been talking about becoming greener for years. They were rattled by the rise of "flight shaming," a movement that encourages people to find less-polluting forms of transportation — or reduce travel altogether.
The issue gained urgency this year when European Union negotiators agreed on new rules requiring airlines to use more sustainable fuel starting in 2025 and rising sharply in later years.
The United States is pushing incentives instead of mandates.
A law signed last year by President Joe Biden will provide tax breaks for developing cleaner jet fuel, but one of the credits will expire in just two years. Wilkinson, the American Airlines executive, said that was too short to entice sustainable fuel producers and that the credit should be extended by 10 years or longer.
The International Air Transport Association, an airline trade group, estimates that SAF could contribute 65% of the emissions reductions needed for the industry to hit its 2050 net-zero goal.
But very few flights are powered by SAF because of the limited supply and infrastructure.
Just before the Paris Air Show opened, President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would contribute 200 million euros ($218 million) toward a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) plant to make SAF.
Many airlines have touted investments in SAF producers such as World Energy, which has a plant in Paramount, California, and Finland’s Neste.
United Airlines plans to triple its use of SAF this year, to 10 million gallons — but it burned 3.6 billion gallons of fuel last year.
Some see sustainable fuel as a bridge to cleaner technologies, including larger electric planes or aircraft powered by hydrogen. But packing enough power to run a large electric plane would require a fantastic leap in battery technology.
Hydrogen must be chilled and stored somewhere — it couldn't be carried in the wings of today's planes, as jet fuel is.
“Hydrogen sounds like a good idea. The problem is the more you look into the details, the more you realize it’s an engineering challenge but also an economics challenge," Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory, an aerospace consultancy, said at the Paris Air Show. “It’s within the realm of possibility, (but) not for the next few decades.”
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Koenig reported from Dallas. AP journalists Jade Le Deley and Tristan Werkmeister in Le Bourget, France, and Kelvin Chan in Toronto contributed.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Olo Inc. (NYSE: OLO).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased shares of Olo's Class A common stock between August 11, 2021 and August 11, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until November 28, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Olo Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Subway was ending its contract with Olo; (2) Olo's key business metric – active locations – could not continue to grow as defendants touted due to the loss of Subway's business; and (3) as a result of the above, defendants' statements about Olo's business, operations, and prospects were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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President and CEO Retires after 11 Years of Leadership
MINNEAPOLIS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daikin Applied Americas announced today that President and CEO Mike Schwartz intends to retire from his position at the end of August.
Mr. Schwartz has been the president and CEO of Daikin Applied Americas (DAA), a member of Daikin Industries, Ltd., since September 2011. When he joined, he was charged with transforming a complacent organization into a high performing contender in the marketplace. And since 2011, he's met the challenge with resounding success:
- DAA increased manufacturing capacity by 75%
- DAA doubled the employee base to 4,900 including throughout North, Central and South America
- DAA transformed the company from an equipment manufacturer to a solutions provider by developing a connected solutions business, acquiring interest in software and systems integration companies, and strengthening the sales and service channels
Financially, DAA achieved record bookings, backlog, and revenue, year after year. Mr. Schwartz's success was recognized with a position on the board of parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd., in 2019.
Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Schwartz is widely recognized among employees for his commitment to people centered management. Under his leadership, DAA has increased vacation time and paid parental leave; prioritized giving back to communities with a volunteerism policy; and launched a company wide diversity and inclusion team to foster a sense of belonging and embrace differences as the fuel for competitive advantage.
"The heart of Daikin's philosophy on people centered management is that the company only grows when our people grow. It's been my ambition to make Daikin Applied a great place to work. We've broken down siloes, enhanced communication, and streamlined processes. We're creating a culture where all team members can feel engaged in our mission. That commitment is evident in our results."
Mr. Schwartz's recent achievement in developing and launching a new strategic framework and operating system positions DAA to triple revenue from 2011 to 2022 and reach the next level of exponential growth in 2025.
Prior to joining Daikin, Mr. Schwartz led the financial turnaround of RathGibson LLC, a privately held manufacturer of precision engineered industrial tubing. He also held key leadership roles at Lennox International from 1997-2005, including President and COO of its Armstrong Air Conditioning business, as well as President and COO of its residential and light commercial business, and Lennox's Heatcraft refrigeration business. Mike started his career in 1981 at Bohn Heat Transfer, which was acquired by Lennox in 1989. Mike is a 1981 graduate of Iowa State University, where he was nominated by his teammates as captain of the football team and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Mr. Schwartz is working with Daikin Industries' leadership on his succession plan to ensure a smooth transition.
About Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied, a member of Daikin Industries, Ltd., designs and manufactures advanced commercial and industrial HVAC systems for customers around the world. The company's technology and services play a vital role in creating comfortable, efficient, and sustainable spaces to work and live — and in delivering quality air to workers, tenants and building owners. Daikin Applied solutions are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service, and parts offices. For more information or to locate a Daikin Applied representative, visit www.daikinapplied.com or call 800-432-1342.
About Daikin Industries Ltd.
Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a Forbes 1000 global company with 2021 revenues of nearly $23 billion and more than 88,000 employees worldwide, making it the world's number one air conditioning company. Daikin is engaged primarily in the development, manufacture, sales and aftermarket support of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, refrigerants and other chemicals, as well as oil hydraulic products. Daikin was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Forbes magazine. For more information, visit www.daikin.com.
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Rapidly-growing startup expands services to meet demand for high-quality pediatric mental health care
MADISON, Wis., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Health, Inc. ("Bend") a leading national, virtual pediatric behavioral care provider that raised $32 million in capital last year, today announced an expansion of its child and adolescent mental health care services to include virtual neuropsychological evaluations. Neuropsychological testing from Bend is available nationwide and in the District of Columbia.
Bend's virtual, evidence-based neuropsychological evaluations assess various conditions, including ADHD, learning differences, behavioral challenges, autism spectrum disorders, brain injuries, and other neurological disorders, providing a thorough evaluation of cognitive functioning from highly-trained and licensed experts. Neuropsychological evaluations are mandatory in some states to access IEPs (individualized educational programs) or specialized services. A shortage of licensed providers has led to lengthy waitlists spanning months or years, significantly damaging kids' and teens' ability to reach their maximum educational potential. Bend evaluations are like those in traditional in-person settings, but provide timelier, more convenient, and cost-effective access.
"Neuropsychological evaluations help us better understand how a child functions in areas such as memory, attention, or language and enable optimal treatment and improved learning for the child," said Dr. Monika Roots, Bend's co-founder and president. "With the growing demand for mental health care and a shortage of providers amid our country's mental health crisis, virtual neuropsychological testing is convenient and reduces time to access from 20-24 months to two to four weeks."
Mental health diagnoses for children have increased exponentially, with one in four U.S. kids and teens having a diagnosed mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder, leading to an overwhelming demand for pediatric mental health care. Despite the unmet need for care, access to care is exacerbated by a shortage of licensed care providers, leading to long wait times for appointments.
Bend's neuropsychological testing services are in-network with several large insurers and available through self-pay. Evaluations are performed over a series of video visits, allowing the child or teen to complete testing from their home. After the evaluation, families receive a complete report with in-depth findings, a clinical diagnosis if applicable, and personalized recommendations and clinically-proven strategies and tools to support their child. Families seeking neuropsychological evaluations can sign up for an appointment on Bend's website at BendHealth.com/testing.
Founded to help address the National State of Emergency in children's mental health, Bend supports mental health from sub-acute issues such as stress, sibling rivalry, technology addiction, anxiety, and depression to severe mental illness, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and co-occurring substance use. Its collaborative care model combines virtual video visits, chat messaging, and integrated digital experiences to provide skills for kids, teens, and providers that support long-term mental health resilience and wellness. Care teams benefit from AI and novel technology that uses measurement-based care to track patient progress.
About Bend Health, Inc.
Bend Health, Inc., a national provider of pediatric mental health care services for children and families, is on a mission to improve access and reduce the cost of high-quality, expert mental health care. Bend is revolutionizing treatment through a novel, data-driven technology platform and evidence-based collaborative care model that enables the first scalable and integrated care solution in mental health. Through coaching, therapy, and faster access to evaluation and treatment by psychiatric experts, Bend achieves better outcomes utilizing measurement-based care and supports happier, healthier kids and families. Bend services are available through partnerships with leading insurers, employers, health systems, and self-pay. Follow us online: www.BendHealth.com.
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The NBA fined the Dallas Mavericks $750,000 on Friday, saying the team engaged in “conduct detrimental to the league” by sitting out most of its key players against the Chicago Bulls on April 7 despite still having a chance to reach the postseason.
The league’s investigation, which took less than a week, said Dallas violated the league’s policy on resting players and had a desire to lose that game to the Bulls “in order to improve the chances of keeping its first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.”
Dallas sat Kyrie Irving for the entire game against the Bulls. Luka Doncic played about one quarter, presumably getting minutes because the Mavericks had scheduled a tribute to Doncic’s home country, Slovenia.
The Mavericks blew an 11-point fourth-quarter lead, lost and were eliminated from postseason consideration.
“The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to restrict key players from fully participating in an elimination game last Friday against Chicago undermined the integrity of our sport,” said Joe Dumars, the head of basketball operations/executive vice president for the NBA. “The Mavericks’ actions failed our fans and our league.”
Losing that game and missing the play-in tournament could help ensure that Dallas has a top-10 draft pick this summer — and with it, potentially a chance of winning the lottery and getting the opportunity to select French phenom Victor Wembanyama.
Having a top-10 pick is important, because otherwise, Dallas wouldn’t have it at all. If the Mavs’ pick is between No. 1 and No. 10, Dallas keeps it. If it is No. 11 or deeper in the draft, it conveys to New York as part of the compensation agreed to in the Kristaps Porzingis trade in 2019.
The league said it did not find that the Dallas players who participated in the game were not playing to win. Dallas coach Jason Kidd said before the game that the decision to sit players was made by “the organization” and after the game referenced the decision as being made by his bosses — owner Mark Cuban and general manager Nico Harrison.
Dallas had Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber, Josh Green and Christian Wood all out for that win-or-else game, plus limited Doncic. The Mavs cited right foot injury recovery for Irving, right hamstring injury recovery for Kleber, left ankle soreness for Hardaway and rest for both Wood and Green.
It’s the second time that the Mavericks were fined after a look into potential tanking.
In February 2018, the NBA fined Cuban $600,000 for comments about tanking during a podcast with Basketball Hall of Fame player Julius Erving. The Mavericks were well on their way to what became a 24-58 season when Cuban spoke to Erving and discussed tanking. Commissioner Adam Silver called those “public statements detrimental to the NBA.”
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
05-15-20-37-46, Lucky Ball: 9
(five, fifteen, twenty, thirty-seven, forty-six; Lucky Ball: nine)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
05-15-20-37-46, Lucky Ball: 9
(five, fifteen, twenty, thirty-seven, forty-six; Lucky Ball: nine)
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Yesterday’s rainfall was just a taste of what is expected over the next 48 hours. A low-pressure system is having out to our southwest, helping to increase our rain chances this afternoon. Southwest Kansas has already tapped into this moisture this morning and has seen some healthy showers.
Temperatures will be cooler today thanks to the blanket of clouds and rain-cooled air. Highs will be in the 40s and 50s, well below our seasonal average.
Rainfall will become more widespread this afternoon, with a few rumbles of thunder possible. Pockets of heavy rain will track across the state, helping to add to our rainfall totals.
Widespread severe weather is not expected, though an isolated storm or two could produce strong winds and hail in far southwest Kansas and our Oklahoma counties.
Widespread showers continue into Wednesday. Winds will stay gusty as they swing to be out of the east. Northeast Kansas will not see as much moisture as the rest of the region.
Though we dry out on Thursday, another shot of rainfall arrives by Friday as a cold front races across the state. A few rumbles of thunder will be possible in the late afternoon.
Rainfall totals will be substantial across the region. The highest amounts will stay towards southcentral Kansas, but we all tap into some beneficial moisture.
Temperatures will remain below average for the next seven days. The weekend will be mild, with highs in the low to mid-60s. We slowly try to warm up back, nearing the 70s on Monday before another shot of cold air keeps us in the 60s by Tuesday.
KSN Storm Track 3 Forecast from Meteorologist Lucy Doll:
Wichita:
Today: Cloudy, breezy. 80% chance of showers and storms. Hi: 54 Wind: SE 10-20
Tonight: Cloudy, breezy. 80% chance of showers and storms. Lo: 45 Wind: E 10-20
Tomorrow: Cloudy, breezy. 60% chance of rain. Hi: 56 Wind: E 10-20
Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy. 60% chance of rain. Lo: 44 Wind: NE 8-18
Wichita Weekly
Thu: Hi: 64 Lo: 44 Mostly to partly cloudy.
Fri: Hi: 61 Lo: 41 Mostly cloudy, windy. 30% chance of showers.
Sat: Hi: 62 Lo: 40 Partly cloudy, windy. 10% chance of showers.
Sun: Hi: 66 Lo: 44 Partly cloudy, windy.
Mon: Hi: 68 Lo: 46 Partly cloudy.
Tue: Hi: 64 Lo: 44 Partly cloudy, breezy.
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Panthers first-round pick QB Bryce Young signs 4-year rookie deal
The deal is worth $37.96M and is fully guaranteed including a $24.6M signing bonus.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - In preparation for the 2023 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers have locked up their franchise quarterback for the next four seasons.
The team agreed to terms with No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young on a four-year deal.
The deal is worth $37.96 million and is fully guaranteed, including a $24.6M signing bonus, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The #Panthers and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young have agreed to terms on his 4-year fully guaranteed $37.96 contract that includes nearly $24.6M in a signing bonus that he gets up front. He’ll sign soon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 21, 2023
During his two years as a starter at Alabama, Young put up impressive numbers, throwing for 8,200 yards and 79 touchdowns in 27 games. He earned the Heisman Trophy and appeared in a College Football Playoff Championship game.
This past spring, the Panthers sent wide receiver DJ Moore and a plethora of picks to Chicago to secure the No. 1 spot in the NFL draft and select the Alabama standout.
Training camp for the Panthers starts in Spartanburg, S.C., next week.
Related: Panthers release training camp dates; tickets now required for fan entry
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Gilgo Beach murders: Suspect Rex Heuermann searched Google for explicit pornography, case-related queries
Rex Heuermann also allegedly made searches such as 'why hasn’t the long island serial killer been caught'
Editor's note: This story contains some graphic details.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann made thousands of explicit Google searches for child pornography and other disturbing media, according to law enforcement officials.
Heuermann is charged with six counts of murder: one count of first degree murder and one count of second degree murder for each of the three victims. Those victims have been identified as Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.
Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
Officials detailed in a bail application that Heuermann made "thousands" of Google searches for various explicit pornography and also searched for nearby sex workers. Fox News Digital is not describing many of the Google searches due to their explicit nature.
INFAMOUS LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER SUSPECT BEHIND GILGO BEACH MURDERS IN CUSTODY: OFFICIALS
Among the Google searches that Heuermann allegedly made are "mistress long island" and "mature escorts Manhattan."
Many of the Google searches allegedly involved child pornography.
Law enforcement officials obtained the Google search history through a warrant on a "junk" and "burner" email account.
According to the bail application, the email address was found after Google was issued a warrant seeking records or accounts associated with burner phones obtained by Heuermann.
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Between March 2022 and June 2023, according to the bail application, the suspect allegedly made over 200 Google searches related to the disappearances and murders of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Barthelemy, Waterman, and Costello.
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The Google searches include "why could law enforcement not trace the calls made by the long island serial killer," "why hasn’t the long island serial killer been caught," "In Long Island serial killer investigation, new phone technology may be key to break in case," and more.
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Heuermann searched for a number of documentaries and podcasts relating to the investigation, and viewed related articles as well.
Fox News' Greg Norman and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' film regulator has ruled that the upcoming Barbie movie will be allowed to be shown in theaters across the country following a review of a map shown in the Warner Bros. film that appears to depict China's controversial nine-dash line.
The scene in question is when Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, shows up at another Barbie's house for help with her existential crisis. In the background of that scene a colorful map of the "real world" is shown, very briefly, with a dotted line protruding from the eastern coast of the Asian continent.
The nine-dash line is what China uses when it arbitrarily claims nearly all of the South China Sea as its own. Many Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines, have long been locked in a territorial dispute with China over crucial waterway — saying that Beijing's claims threaten their sovereignty.
Considering the context, "the Review Committee is convinced that the contentious scene does not depict the 'nine-dash line," the Philippine Movie and Television Review and Classification Board said in a statement released Tuesday. "Instead the map portrayed the route of the make-believe journey of Barbie from Barbie Land to the 'real world,' as an integral part of the story."
Warner Bros. defended the map, saying it "is a whimsical, child-like crayon drawing" that was not intended to make any kind of statement. Still, many saw the map as the studio giant pandering to China's movie market, which is worth billions of dollars and growing.
Philippine Sen. Francis Tolentino, who initially pushed last week for the movie to be reviewed by regulators, called the decision "sad."
Sen. Francis Tolentino, who wanted the 'Barbie' movie banned in the PH, says he was saddened by MTRCB's decision.
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"Tayo po ay nalulungkot dahil bukas 'yong ika-7 anibersaryo ng pagkapanalo natin sa arbitral court na pinawalang-bisa iyung 9-dash line."
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"We respect that MTRCB, if this is 8 dash line, seven-dash line, or nine-dash line," Tolentino told reporters. "What I see here is China keeping on claiming the Philippine waters, and this is trampling on the rights of our fishermen and even of the Philippine Coast Guard."
The move means that the Philippines will not be joining Vietnam in banning the movie over the map. Barbie joins a growing list of movies banned in Vietnam for including maps that show the nine-dash line, including DreamWorks' Abominable and Sony's Uncharted.
The decision to allow Barbie to show in Philippines theaters comes within days of the Philippine Coast Guard reporting a large swarm of nearly 50 Chinese vessels gathering near Iroquois Reef — which is solidly in Philippine waters. Philippine officials, who are concerned that the swarm means China might be preparing to try to take over the reef, have ordered an increased presence of coast guard and military to try and deter Beijing from any action.
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Survey: 1 in 5 college students plan to transfer out of states with abortion bans
(Gray News) - The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding Roe v. Wade has affected millions of Americans, including those attending colleges in states where abortion is currently illegal or soon will be.
Intelligent.com, an online magazine focusing on education, surveyed 1,000 current U.S. college students attending schools in states where abortion is currently or soon-to-be illegal.
The respondents were asked about their views on abortion and whether or not they plan to continue attending school in a state where they or their partners can access a safe, legal abortion.
According to the survey, 45% of college students in states where abortion is illegal shared they are planning to or considering transferring.
And 22% of students in states where abortion is currently or soon-to-be illegal, which includes 17 states, said they’re ‘definitely’ transferring to a different school in a state where abortion is still legal.
Another 25% of students are ‘considering’ transferring to a school in a state with legal abortion. The remaining 55% have no intentions to change schools based on abortion laws.
The survey also shared these further key findings:
- 39% of students who identify as ‘pro-life’ are planning to or considering transferring so they can access abortion care for themselves or their partner.
- 55% of Democrat students and 41% of Republican students at schools in states with abortion bans are definitely or potentially transferring.
- Three-fourths of pro-choice college students are ‘very concerned’ that a nationwide abortion ban is next.
- 1 in 5 college students plan to transfer away from schools in states with abortion bans.
Intelligent.com shared that the survey was conducted from July 1-4 and included 1,000 current U.S. college students ages 18-24 attending a four-year university.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An expert in the field of Indigenous art has been named as the executive director of New Mexico’s Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.
Pollyanna “Polly” Nordstrand, who is Hopi, will take on her new role next month. She will oversee a team of curators, anthropologists and archaeologists who are responsible for the preservation and interpretation of objects and works of art that represent Native people from the American Southwest and northern Mexico.
“It is an exciting time to step into this leadership position as MIAC envisions its place as a 21st century museum with new exhibitions and expanded partnerships with tribal communities,” she said in a statement.
Nordstrand was selected following a national search.
Nordstrand comes from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas where she was that museum’s first curator of Native American Art. She also served as curator of Southwest art at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Museum at Colorado College and associate curator of Native art at the Denver Art Museum.
In New Mexico, Nordstrand will manage an anthropology library and archives as well as the Center for New Mexico Archaeology, which is the state's archaeological repository.
Nordstrand began working in the museum world around 1990 as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act came into effect. She said her approach to museums has been shaped by the increasing collaboration between tribes and institutions and she has advocated for more equity and inclusion in museums.
She co-founded the American Alliance of Museums’ Diversity Committee after leading the Native Americans and Museums Professional Interest Committee for years. She also maintains an ongoing relationship with the staff at the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office in Arizona to seek advice and advance their participation in museum projects.
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GUWAHATI, India (WXIN) — Marriage is full of compromises, and one Indian couple has gone viral for their prenuptial contract in which they agreed to limit the amount of pizza they ate.
The couple, 24-year-old Shanti Prasad and her groom, 25-year-old Mintu Rai, were married in June in India’s northern state of Assam, reported the BBC.
A video of them signing an oversized contract has since reached more than 20 million views on Instagram.
According to the BBC, the couple’s friends helped them draw up the contract, and at the top of the list, it says “only one pizza in a month.”
Prasad is the pizza fanatic in the relationship and would always want to get some cheesy slices during their dates. Rai told the BBC he “also likes pizzas but can’t eat them every day.”
“Her love for pizza is second only to her love for Mintu. I think she thinks about pizza in her free time and even in sleep,” one friend told the BBC.
The newlyweds also agreed to the following terms, among others, as outlined in the contract:
- Prasad must go to the gym daily.
- Rai must make breakfast every Sunday.
- Rai must take Prasad shopping every 15 days.
- Rai can only go to “late night parties” with his wife.
The contract is not legally binding. The newlyweds say they plan to frame it in their home.
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2 rescued after small plane crashes into storage unit
KENT, Wash. (KIRO) - Two men are in the hospital after their small plane crashed into a storage unit in Washington state.
A small plane fell from the skies and crashed into a storage unit Saturday afternoon in Kent, Washington. It took 19 minutes from the 911 call to get the two men on board out of the plane, according to Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Division Chief Pat Pawlak.
“Every minute did count on this one here,” Pawlak said.
The two men were stuck in the plane 15 feet above the ground, as firefighters arrived to save them.
“Firefighters used ground ladders to access them and bring them down. Basically, carried them down to get them to the backboards and the gurneys,” Pawlak said.
A hospital spokesperson says both men are conscious with non-life-threatening conditions. One is 23 years old and the other is 59.
The plane is described as a 2-seat, fixed-wing, single engine plane on Flight Aware. Records show the plane is owned by someone in Spokane, but investigators believe the plane was on a local path.
For now, the plane will remain where it landed. First responders say it’s secure as is, with city officials set to do a safety evaluation on the building.
It’s unclear why the plane crashed, except for some evidence provided through a brief conversation between the pilot and police.
“It sounded like there was some type of mechanical issue that brought the plane down,” Pawlak said.
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Newcastle held 2-2 by Leeds, manager Howe accosted by fan
LEEDS, England (AP) — Newcastle dropped more points in its push for Champions League qualification by drawing 2-2 at Leeds, which remained in the Premier League’s relegation zone on Saturday.
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The match was marred late on by a spectator walking up to Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and giving him a push in the chest before being escorted away by security.
Rasmus Kristensen’s deflected shot in the 79th minute earned Leeds a point but the team now managed by Sam Alladryce will come away from the match with big regrets because of errors by Patrick Bamford and Junior Firpo.
Leeds was leading 1-0 through Luke Ayling’s seventh-minute goal when Bamford was given a chance to double the advantage from the penalty spot after Firpo was tripped by Joelinton.
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Bamford saw his penalty saved by goalkeeper Nick Pope and, three minutes later, Newcastle striker Callum Wilson converted a spot kick at the other end after Alexander Isak was bundled over by Max Wober.
Firpo then had a moment of madness when he raised his hand following a cross into the area, with the ball brushing his fingertips to give away a penalty.
Wilson converted that one, too, right down the middle in the 69th only for Kristensen to equalize.
Firpo was sent off for a second yellow card in the first minute of stoppage time, during which there was an alarming incident that saw a spectator walk up to Howe in the technical area and barge him in the chest.
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Newcastle stayed third but failed to rebound from a 2-0 loss to Arsenal last weekend and is now four points clear of fifth-place Liverpool.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Days after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes tried to get a message to then-President Donald Trump that urged him to fight to stay in power and “save the republic,” according to trial testimony on Wednesday.
Rhodes said in his message — given to an intermediary — that the Oath Keepers would support the Republican president if he invoked the Insurrection Act and called them up as a militia.
The message never made it to Trump. The intermediary — a Texas software developer and military veteran who testified he had an indirect way to reach the president — was taken aback by it and went to the FBI instead.
“That’s asking for civil war on American ground … that means blood is going to be shed on streets where your family is,” Jason Alpers told jurors. He decided not to pass along Rhodes’ words. “It would have wrapped me into agreeing with that ideology in some way, which I did not.”
Jurors also heard a recording Alpers made of his meeting with Rhodes in a parking lot, where the Oath Keepers leaders said “we should have brought rifles,” in reference to the Capitol riot. The group did have a large stash of weapons in a hotel room in nearby Virginia, but didn’t use them that day. FBI agents also traced more than $17,000 in firearm parts, magazines, ammunition and other items Rhodes purchased after the insurrection.
Alpers testified as prosecutors began to wrap up their case against Rhodes and four associates in the most serious case stemming from the Jan. 6 attack to go to trial yet. Prosecutors sought to show that Rhodes continued plotting to stop the transfer of presidential power even after the Capitol riot, which delayed the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
Alpers’ connection to Trump is unclear, and he didn’t elaborate on how he could have gotten the message to him. Alpers went to the FBI a few months later with the recording of his mid-January 2021 meeting with Rhodes.
The two men had a mutual acquaintance and Alpers agreed to meet the antigovernment group leader to potentially pass along a message to Trump. He met Rhodes with a group of supporters in a parking lot of an electronics store in the Dallas area.
Alpers recorded the meeting with a thumb-drive recording device to protect himself and ensure he had an accurate depiction of the message, he said. After chatting with Alpers, Rhodes wrote down a message on Alpers’ phone for the president.
In it, Rhodes implored Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act and promised that the Oath Keepers would support him if he did.
“You must use the Insurrection Act and use the power of presidency to stop him. All us veterans will support you,” Rhodes wrote. If Trump didn’t act, Rhodes warned that Trump and his children would “die in prison.” In the meeting, Rhodes also vented his frustration with the president to his new acquaintance.
“If he’s not going to do the right thing and he’s just gonna let himself be removed illegally then we should have brought rifles,” Rhodes said, according to the recording of meeting. “We should have fixed it right then and there. I’d hang (expletive) Pelosi from the lamppost,” Rhodes said, referring to Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Rhodes and his co-defendants are the first among hundreds of people arrested in the Capitol riot to stand trial on seditious conspiracy, a rare Civil War-era charge that calls for up to 20 years behind bars. The stakes are high for the Justice Department, which last secured such a conviction at trial nearly 30 years ago, and intends to try two more groups on the charge later this year.
Rhodes’ lawyers have said their client didn’t commit seditious conspiracy because he believed Trump was going to invoke the Insurrection Act and call up the Oath Keepers as a militia to put down what Rhodes saw as a coup by Democrats.
The Insurrection Act gives presidents broad authority to call up the military and decide what shape that force will take. Trump floated invoking it at other times in his presidency but never did. Rhodes’ lawyers have argued their client was merely lobbying a president to utilize a law.
While questioning Alpers on the stand, defense attorneys sought to portray the message as another bombastic way to call on an elected official to invoke a law. Alpers also acknowledged that he didn’t turn over the recording to the FBI immediately, saying he initially didn’t want to get involved.
On trial with Rhodes, of Granbury, Texas, are Kelly Meggs, leader of the Florida chapter of the Oath Keepers; Kenneth Harrelson, another Florida Oath Keeper; Thomas Caldwell, a retired U.S. Navy intelligence officer from Virginia, and Jessica Watkins, who led an Ohio militia group.
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Associated Press writer Alanna Durkin Richer in Boston contributed to this report.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — CW33’s High School Football Showdown is still going strong! This week, fans will see Aledo face off against Justin Northwest.
10-time state champion Aledo visits Justin Northwest on Sept. 8 to begin to play in the realigned District 3-5A I, as the Bearcats have jumped up to a larger division.
The Bearcats’ 2021 season ended with a loss to eventual champ South Oak Cliff in the 5A II regional semifinal round. The Texans advanced to the playoffs after sharing the aforementioned District 3-5A I title.
You can watch this matchup on CW33-TV at 7 p.m.!
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The 40-year inflation high gripping the U.S. has affected the farming and food industries, pushing consumer costs for beef, pork, poultry, eggs and other food staples up by 10% or more.
A recent conversation with Todd Gleason, University of Illinois media communications specialist and host of WILL-AG 580’s Commodity Week and Closing Market Report programs, delved into some of the drivers behind higher food costs for consumers and whether or not farmers and ranchers are reaping the rewards.
“The U.S. government just released the consumer price index for this month, and it’s showing a year-over-year increase. This year compared to last year at this time, the price of food is up by around 10%. It’s not really that much of a surprise given what’s happening on the world stage in terms of energy and the availability of food, particularly with the war in Ukraine,” said Gleason, who has analyzed agricultural markets for the U of I since the 1980s.
“Combined, Russia and Ukraine are the No. 1 wheat exporters in the world, and they service a lot of the Black Sea area, a lot of African and the Middle Eastern nations. When it is not available from those nations, they have to turn to the United States for wheat,” he added.
The situation has resulted in demand exceeding supply for wheat, with predictable consequences. As of press time, July U.S. wheat was trading at between $10.70 and $12.21 per bushel, compared to less than $6 per bushel to begin 2021. With 22 million tons of Ukrainian grain estimated to be stuck in port silos since shipments were halted on February 24, some Illinois farmers may be considering planting more wheat this fall for harvest in spring 2023.
Wheat is not the only agricultural commodity that is seeing a major boost in prices. Harvest-time bids for 2023 corn is at $5.60 per bushel and $13.10 for soybeans, U of I economists project, which is above average historical harvest time bid levels.
However, farmers are now paying more than 50 percent higher prices for diesel fuel, fertilizers and other farm “inputs” required to grow a crop and raise animals. Costs were estimated at $1,515 per ton for anhydrous ammonia, $892 per ton for urea, $862 for Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), and 818 for potash in March, when many Illinois farmers were completing their spring fertilizer applications. The increase in fertilizer prices indicate that the sanctions resulting from the Ukraine-Russia conflict will be long-lasting and result in higher prices, according to the U of I farmdoc team.
Prices vs. profits
So do the high commodity prices mean that U.S. farmers are experiencing windfall profits?
“The answer is both yes and no, and part of the answer is relatively simple,” said Gleason. “For instance, the price of grain started to go up last fall when the price of energy started to rise. But farmers already had grain in the bin that they’d harvested the past year. The price of corn was only around $4 per bushel, compared to the $6.50 per bushel average it’s estimated at for this marketing year.
“So this past year, farmers made a lot of money, because the price for grain was really high but their inputs were not. This year, they won’t make nearly as much money because the price for inputs is higher. Though they are being paid more for grain, they simply won’t make as much money.”
In 2020, much of the U.S. farmer’s income was derived from COVID and other ad hoc emergency payments authorized by Congress. Their average income was estimated at around $133 per acre for corn. In 2021, with lower input prices paid for growing their 2020-21 crops, farmers realized an income of $500 per corn acre. This year, the estimated per-acre income for farmers will dip to $365 per corn acre.
“But, they are going to spend a lot of that on next year’s input prices, and they probably will plant more grain and oilseeds not only here, but across the planet. I would expect the 2023 price for grain and oilseeds will be much lower. So the answer is yes, they are making more money, but no, they probably will not make more money over time,” Gleason said.
According to the National Farmers Union, the farmer’s share of the U.S. food dollar in 2019 was just 14.3 cents. Off-farm costs including marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing account for more than 80 cents of every food dollar spent in the United States, USDA data reveals.
For instance, a one-pound package of bacon that costs $6.49 returns $1.07 to a farmer, while a one-pound top sirloin steak that fetches $10.49 at the supermarket puts $1.98 back into a farmer’s pocket. A loaf of bread that sells for $3.99 brings a wheat producer just 19 cents, while milk, at $3.79 per gallon, pays $1.55 to a dairy producer. A six-pack of beer that sells for $9.99 returns just five cents to a wheat or barley farmer, according to the NFU.
“Even though family farmers and ranchers are more productive today than they have ever been, they’re taking home a smaller and smaller portion of the American food dollar,” said Roger Johnson, NFU president, in 2019.
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This is an opinion column.
One parent. One.
One poor, misguided parent.
One cowering parent.
One superintendent. One.
One poor, misguided superintendent.
One weak-kneed superintendent.
Together, they scuttled appearances by award-winning children’s book author Derrick Barnes at three elementary schools in Hoover, just a few miles south of downtown Birmingham. Scuttled them because, well, we really don’t know.
And yet we do.
Fear. Ignorance.
Barnes, who’s Black, was slated to get Black History Month off to a rousing, empowering start, reflecting messages that anchor his work. Messages of good. Messages of confidences. Messages of hope. Messages he’s shared with children in schools, daycare centers, and churches for over a decade.
Yet not in Hoover.
Not in Hoover because one parent—one—complained. Complained about his so-labeled “controversial ideas.” Ideas allegedly expressed in Barnes’ social media posts. Ideas never articulated in posts.
One parent.
Parents’ complaints and concerns should always be respected and addressed. I fully made sure mine were when my children were young. In an instance such as this—or anytime a parent doesn’t want their child exposed to a guest speaker, to a lesson, to anything the school is offering to educate and elevate students, the parent typically has the option of holding their child out while the others took part in the experience.
This parent had that option. Instead, Hoover City Schools Superintendent Dee Fowler caved, capitulated to the concern, then cloaked it all—or tried to—with calamity over a contract.
“This guy’s kind of controversial and so a contract would be very much needed,” Fowler told my colleague Trish Crain.
Hoover produced docs showing they asked Barnes’ rep three times for a contract. Barnes’ rep told AL.com they don’t do contracts for appearances that pay less than $5,000. Barnes, who lives in Kansas City, sent three invoices for $3,300 each—covering the fee and travel—for the school appearance, as well as for library and school appearances in Hoover and Alabaster.
In short, after a bunch of not-so-disguised deflecting, Hoover canceled Barnes.
In turn, Barnes threw up his hands—I’m done with y’all, he must’ve finally sighed—and canceled his other scheduled appearances.
I’m encouraged to hear numerous Alabama schools and libraries reached out to Barnes’ rep and tried to welcome him. So far, nothing’s been scheduled. For now, he’s done with y’all. Understandably.
In a Facebook post Monday, Barnes termed the cancellations “narrow-minded thinking of a small few,” including “a phantom parent who was concerned with my work supposedly fitting into the boogie man category of critical race theory.”
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One parent may have been able to cancel a Black children’s book author, but ‘y’all can’t cancel Black history.
Not this month. Not any month. Not at all.
No matter how hard you try. No matter how much you fear.
Ron DeSantis can’t cancel Black history.
No matter how hard he tries. No matter how much he fears. No matter how much he demonizes and devalues segments of our journey with which he disagrees.
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Alabama lawmakers can’t cancel Black history.
No matter how much they cloak it in “divisiveness.” If you’re from around here, you’ve no doubt heard of HB7, a bill pre-filed before the upcoming legislative session—and similar to a bill that didn’t survive the 2022 legislative session—that would make it illegal to teach “divisive concepts” about race, sex, or religion in K-12 schools or higher education. (Pre-filed, by the way, by Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, he of the so-claimed party of “less government”.) Concepts the bill does not articulate. Because those lawmakers can’t. Or won’t.
If it somehow passes through our heavily right-tiled legislature and is signed by our Republican governor, it still won’t cancel Black history.
No matter how much they fear their sons and daughters might actually learn a whole truth that’s gone previously untaught.
No matter how much they wrap their wails about critical race theory—and still, dare one of them to explain what CRT actually is—in new toilet paper. It’s still toilet paper.
They can’t cancel it because it’s their history, too. It’s America’s history. It’s the truth.
One person’s “controversial” is another’s certainly.
One person’s “divisive” is another’s “dialogue,” yet another’s respectful “debate.”
Barnes is the only two-time winner of the prestigious (and hefty $50,000) Kirkus Prize. He’s also won Caldecott and Newbery literary awards.
“This has to stop,” he shared on Instagram.
It does. Even if it does not, one parent, one superintendent, one governor, one legislator---neither ignorance nor fear—will cancel Black History.
Not this month. Not any month. Not at all.
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Roy S. Johnson is a Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary and winner of the Edward R. Murrow prize for podcasts: “Unjustifiable”, co-hosted with John Archibald. His column appears in The Birmingham News and AL.com, as well as the Huntsville Times, and Mobile Press-Register. Reach him at rjohnson@al.com, follow him at twitter.com/roysj, or on Instagram @roysj.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans who qualified for free tax services — but were instead deceived into paying TurboTax for their returns — will soon get settlement checks in the mail.
In a settlement last year, TurboTax’s owner Intuit Inc. was ordered to pay $141 million to some 4.4 million people across the country. Those impacted were low-income consumers eligible for free, federally-supported tax services — but paid TurboTax to file their federal returns across the 2016, 2017 and 2018 tax years due to “predatory and deceptive marketing,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia signed the May 2022 settlement, which was led by James.
Consumers eligible for restitution payments do not need to file a claim, the New York Attorney’s General Office said Thursday. They will be notified by an email from Rust Consulting, the settlement fund administrator, and receive a check automatically.
Checks will be mailed starting next week, and continue through the month of May. The amount paid to each eligible consumer ranges from $29 to $85 — depending on the number of tax years they qualify for.
“TurboTax’s predatory and deceptive marketing cheated millions of low-income Americans who were trying to fulfill their legal duties to file their taxes,” James said in a Thursday statement. “Today we are righting that wrong and putting money back into the pockets of hardworking taxpayers who should have never paid to file their taxes.”
At the time of the May 2022 settlement, James said her investigation into Intuit was sparked by a 2019 ProPublica report that found the company was using deceptive tactics to steer low-income tax filers away from the free, federal services they qualified for — and toward its own commercial products instead.
Under the terms of last year’s settlement, Intuit Inc. agreed to suspend TurboTax’s “free, free, free” ad campaign. According to documents obtained by ProPublica, Intuit executives were aware of the impact of advertising free services that were actually not free for everyone.
“The website lists Free, Free, Free and the customers are assuming their return will be free,” an internal company PowerPoint presentation said, per ProPublica. “Customers are getting upset.”
When contacted by The Associated Press on Friday, Inuit pointed to the company’s May 2022 statement following the settlement agreement.
“Intuit is pleased to have reached a resolution with the state attorneys general that will ensure the company can return our focus to providing vital services to American taxpayers today and in the future,” Kerry McLean, Intuit’s executive vice president and general counsel, said at the time.
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Results from Phase 1/2 MGT009 study demonstrate safety profile of investigational gene therapy botaretigene sparoparvovec (AAV-RPGR) and suggest sustained vision improvement in patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP)
Data from a separate Phase 1 study show all three doses of investigational gene therapy JNJ-1887 met the primary endpoint for safety in adults with geographic atrophy (GA)
CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the primary results from the Phase 1/2 study evaluating the investigational gene therapy botaretigene sparoparvovec (formerly AAV-RPGR) in patients with the inherited retinal disease X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) associated with the retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator (RPGR) gene. Treatment with botaretigene sparoparvovec was found to have an acceptable safety profile, and efficacy assessments in this proof-of-concept study demonstrated encouraging improvements in retinal sensitivity, visual function and functional vision.1 These findings and additional updates, including data from a Phase 1 trial of investigational gene therapy JNJ-81201887 (JNJ-1887) for patients with geographic atrophy (GA), a late-stage and severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), were presented in late-breaking oral presentations today at the Retina Subspecialty Day program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2022 Annual Meeting (Abstracts #30071754 and #30071749).
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XLRP is a rare condition estimated to impact one in 40,000 people globally.2,3 People with XLRP have progressive vision loss, starting in childhood with night blindness.4 Over time, they lose their peripheral vision leading to legal blindness by middle age.4 Botaretigene sparoparvovec is being investigated in collaboration with MeiraGTx Holdings plc to treat patients with XLRP caused by disease-causing variants in the eye-specific form of the RPGR (RPGR ORF15) gene. Through a one-time administration, botaretigene sparoparvovec is designed to deliver functional copies of the RPGR gene to counteract the loss of retinal cells with the goal of preserving and potentially restoring vision for those living with XLRP. Currently, there are no approved treatments for XLRP.4
"Individuals living with XLRP often begin to experience symptoms in childhood, and as retinal degeneration progresses toward blindness, they can start to feel a sense of hopelessness as there are no treatments to turn to," said Michel Michaelides, B.Sc., M.B., B.S., M.D. (Res), FRCOphth, FACS, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Professor of Ophthalmology, University College London and lead investigator.‡ "These results from the MGT009 study are promising, as they represent the potential for botaretigene sparoparvovec to preserve vision and ultimately restore hope for these patients."
The primary endpoint of the MGT009 study (NCT03252847) was safety, with secondary endpoints measuring changes in assessments of three domains of vision—retinal sensitivity, visual function and functional vision—at specified time points post-treatment.1 In the study's dose escalation and expansion phases, significant sustained or increased functional improvement in each visual domain was observed in participants treated with botaretigene sparoparvovec compared to the randomized untreated control arm of the study at six months post-treatment.1
Analyses of the pooled low and intermediate dose cohorts demonstrated improvement in retinal sensitivity in the treated eyes compared to untreated eyes in the randomized concurrent control arm as measured by both full-field static perimetry and microperimetry.1 An improvement in mean retinal sensitivity as measured by static perimetry in the central 10-degree area of the retina was observed at six months in the treated eyes compared to untreated eyes in the randomized concurrent control arm [in the full analysis of pooled low and intermediate doses across adults: 1.96 decibel (dB); (±95% CI: 0.59, 3.34); and in the sensitivity analysis when applying the Phase 3 criteria: 2.42 (0.91, 3.93)].1
As part of the study, patients performed a functional vision assessment using a visual mobility maze to assess their ability to navigate through simulated real-life obstacles across a broad range of controlled light. At week 26, improvement in walk time was observed between the treated eyes in the low and intermediate dose cohorts and the untreated eyes in the randomized concurrent control arm at low illumination levels (full analysis nominal p-value < 0.05 at lux 1 and lux 16; in the sensitivity analysis when applying the Phase 3 criteria nominal p-value < 0.01 at lux 1, lux 4 and lux 16).1
The safety profile of botaretigene sparoparvovec observed in MGT009 was consistent with previous reports.1 Botaretigene sparoparvovec demonstrated an adverse event (AE) profile that was anticipated and manageable.1 Most AEs were related to the surgical delivery procedure, were transient and resolved without intervention.1 There were no dose-limiting events.1 A total of three serious adverse events (SAEs) were observed in the overall Phase 1/2 MGT009 clinical study; two SAEs, which were previously reported, were observed in the dose-escalation phase of the study (n=10; one retinal detachment and one panuveitis in the low dose cohort), and a single additional SAE of increased intraocular pressure was observed in the dose escalation phase and resolved with treatment.1
"Without an approved treatment option available, people with XLRP are faced with the inevitable fate of going blind in the prime of life," said James List, M.D., Ph.D., Global Therapeutic Area Head, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Retina & Pulmonary Hypertension, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "We're in a race to save sight for these patients and are encouraged by the strength of the data that we've shared so far. We look forward to advancing the clinical development of botaretigene sparoparvovec as part of our mission to preserve and potentially restore vision for these patients."
Further sensitivity analysis was conducted on study participants by applying the Phase 3 LUMEOS (NCT04671433) study eligibility criteria that corroborated the endpoints selected for the Phase 3 study.1 Currently, the LUMEOS study of botaretigene sparoparvovec for the treatment of patients with XLRP with disease-causing variants in the RPGR gene is actively dosing patients.
Phase 1 Data Evaluating JNJ-1887 in Geographic Atrophy
Janssen also presented late-breaking data from a Phase 1, open-label, multicenter, dose-escalation, safety and tolerability study (NCT03144999) of a single intravitreal injection of JNJ-1887 in patients with advanced non-exudative (dry) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with GA. GA is an irreversible condition that affects more than five million individuals worldwide.5 It has a devastating impact on GA patients' health-related quality of life, including their ability to read, drive and perform other day-to-day activities.5 In this study, patients (n=17) were sequentially enrolled at a low, intermediate and high dose without steroid prophylaxis, and all three doses of JNJ-1887 met the primary endpoint of safety over the two-year follow-up period.6 In addition, the supportive efficacy measures, including evaluation of GA lesion growth rates, showed a continual decline in lesion growth over six-month increments.6 These results are the first shared from the Company's common eye disease portfolio and indicate further evaluation of this investigational gene therapy is warranted.6
About the Phase 1/2 MGT009 Trial and Botaretigene Sparoparvovec
The Phase 1/2 MGT009 trial (NCT03252847) was an open-label, multicenter dose escalation study that enrolled patients aged five years and older with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) caused by disease causing variants in the retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator (RPGR) gene at multiple sites in the United States and the United Kingdom. The primary endpoint was safety and tolerability; secondary endpoints assessed retinal sensitivity, visual function and functional vision.
The clinical study was composed of three parts: dose-escalation, pediatric dose-confirmation and an expansion phase. In the dose escalation phase, adult patients were treated at three escalating doses of botaretigene sparoparvovec; a low (2x1011 vg/mL), an intermediate (4x1011 vg/mL), and a high (8x1011 vg/mL) dose. In the expansion phase, 42 adult male patients were randomized to either immediate treatment with one of two low or intermediate doses or an untreated concurrent control arm with deferred treatment. At six months, the untreated control arm was randomized to receive either the low or intermediate treatment doses. Botaretigene sparoparvovec was administered through subretinal delivery in only one eye. The adult patients received treatment at three doses. The pediatric cohort (n=3) was only treated with an intermediate dose of botaretigene sparoparvovec.
Botaretigene sparoparvovec has been granted Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and PRIority MEdicines (PRIME), Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) and Orphan designations by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
About the Janssen and MeiraGTx Strategic Collaboration
In January 2019, Janssen Research & Development, LLC entered into a worldwide collaboration and license agreement with MeiraGTx Holdings plc, a clinical-stage gene therapy company, to develop, manufacture and commercialize its clinical-stage inherited retinal disease portfolio. Botaretigene sparoparvovec is being developed as part of a collaboration and license agreement. In addition to forming a research collaboration to explore new targets for other inherited retinal diseases, Janssen is working with MeiraGTx to build core capabilities in viral vector design, optimization and manufacturing.
About the Phase 1 JNJ-1887 Trial and JNJ-1887
JNJ-81201887 (JNJ-1887), formerly referred to as AAVCAGsCD59, is an investigational gene therapy for the treatment of people with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). JNJ-1887 is designed to increase the expression of a soluble form of CD59 (sCD59) intended to protect retinal cells to slow and prevent disease progression. JNJ-1887 was evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT03144999), an open-label, single-center dose escalation study to determine the safety of JNJ-1887 in adults 50 or older with advanced dry AMD with GA. The patients were treated at three escalating doses of JNJ-1887 without steroid prophylaxis through a single intravitreal injection in one eye.
This Phase 1 study met its primary endpoint of safety in all doses of JNJ-1887 (n=17), with supportive efficacy measures including evaluation of GA lesion growth rates, which showed a continual decline in lesion growth over six-month increments.
JNJ-1887 has been granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) designation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
At Janssen, we're creating a future where disease is a thing of the past. We're the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, working tirelessly to make that future a reality for patients everywhere by fighting sickness with science, improving access with ingenuity, and healing hopelessness with heart. We focus on areas of medicine where we can make the biggest difference: Cardiovascular, Metabolism, & Retina; Immunology; Infectious Diseases & Vaccines; Neuroscience; Oncology; and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Learn more at www.janssen.com. Follow us at @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
‡Dr. Michaelides is a scientific founder of, and consultant to, and has a financial relationship with MeiraGTx.
Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding botaretigene sparoparvovec and JNJ-81201887. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Janssen Research & Development, LLC, any of the other Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies and/or Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and development, including the uncertainty of clinical success and of obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success; manufacturing difficulties and delays; competition, including technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges to patents; product efficacy or safety concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; changes in behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including global health care reforms; and trends toward health care cost containment. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2022, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in Johnson & Johnson's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. None of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies nor Johnson & Johnson undertakes to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments.
1 Michaelides, M et al. Ph1/2 AAV5-RPGR (Botaretigene Sparoparvovec) Gene Therapy Trial in RPGR-associated X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Abstract #30071754. Presented at the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting.
2 Boughman JA, Conneally PM, Nance WE. Population genetic studies of retinitis pigmentosa. Am J Hum Genet. 1980;32(2):223–235.
3 Fishman GA. Retinitis pigmentosa. Genetic percentages. Arch Ophthalmol. 1978;96(5):822–826. doi:10.1001/archopht.1978.03910050428005.
4 Wang DY, Chan WM, Tam PO, et al. Gene mutations in retinitis pigmentosa and their clinical implications. Clin Chim Acta. 2005;351(1-2):5-16.
5 Cohen, MN et al. Phase 1 Study of JNJ-81201887 Gene Therapy in Geographic Atrophy (GA) Due to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Abstract #30071749. Presented at the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting.
6 Singh RP, Patel SS, Neilsen JS, et al. Patient-, caregiver- and eye care professional-reported burden of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. Am J Ophthalmic Clin Trials. 2019;2(1):1-6.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Monday welcomed Sweden’s extradition of a convicted member of an outlawed militant group, calling it a “start” that showed Stockholm’s sincerity in assuaging Turkey’s security concerns.
NATO-member Turkey has been holding up bids by Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, pressing for the two Nordic countries to crackdown on groups it considers to be terrorists organizations and extradite suspects wanted in Turkey.
On Saturday, Sweden deported an unnamed man who fled there after being convicted by a Turkish court of membership in an armed organization in 2015. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency identified the man as Mahmut Tat who had been sentenced to more than six years in prison.
“We see this as a start showing (Sweden’s) sincerity and good will,” Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said in an interview with state-run TRT television. “God willing, (the extraditions) will continue with the same sincerity.”
Tat was convicted of being a member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, which has led a decades-long separatist insurgency in Turkey. The group is considered a terror organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.
Swedish media said the man had lived in the west of the country where he worked in the restaurant industry.
Meanwhile, Finland’s government met on Monday morning to reach a final agreement on its NATO membership bill, to be presented to Parliament later in the day.
The center-left coalition wants the legislature to begin considering the decision on joining NATO – even though Finland’s membership in the military alliance must still be ratified by Hungary and Turkey. Hungary is expected to do so in early February, but Turkey has still not announced when the matter will be decided on.
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told a news conference after the meeting that even without the final approvals and full membership, Finland can participate in all NATO activities except actual decision-making.
He stressed that Finland’s NATO membership would not change its basic long-term foreign policy.
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Only at the Rock The Bells Festival will fans have the opportunity to experience the common love for Hip-Hop and artistic expression that these legendary groups share
QUEENS, N.Y., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LL COOL J's Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announces exciting additions to the Rock The Bells Festival. Co-presented by Procter & Gamble and Walmart, the current legendary lineup will expand to include LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Brand Nubian, Jungle Brothers, Lost Boyz, and an unforgettable Native Tongues celebration with performances from Queen Latifah, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Monie Love, and Black Sheep. The Festival will be held at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY, on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
"It's a special year for the culture and for Rock The Bells in curating this experience, bringing together the icons of Hip-Hop,' said LL COOL J, Founder and CEO of Rock The Bells. "I'm doing this for Queens, for NYC, and for the HIP-HOP culture. There's no better place for me to perform during this moment in Hip-Hop than my hometown. This isn't just a Festival; it's a testament to the power of the culture that changed the world. Get ready!! We are impacting history!! It's time to Rock the Bells!"
Continuing the celebration of the 50th Year of Hip-Hop, this year icons on the Rock The Bells lineup are receiving their well-deserved flowers, including Ludacris' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Queen Latifah's upcoming Kennedy Center Honor for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, and more. In addition to spotlighting these moments of the artists on the lineup, Rock The Bells continues to provide platforms to further pay tribute to their contributions, including the addition of the Native Tongues celebration performance.
Native Tongues is one of the most influential movements in Hip-Hop history and has left an unmeasurable mark on music and culture. Rock The Bells is highlighting and uplifting these legendary artists because of their enormous influence and impact. Only at the Rock The Bells Festival will fans have the opportunity to experience the common love for Hip-Hop and artistic expression that these legendary groups share.
"We are thrilled to have the Native Tongues collective grace the stage at Rock The Bells Festival along with Brand Nubian and Lost Boyz," said James Cuthbert, President of Rock The Bells. "Their music has had a profound impact on the culture for decades, and their reunion promises a historic moment for Hip-Hop fans that you wouldn't want to miss. It's an honor for our Festival to host these icons and provide a platform for these special performances."
LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, Brand Nubian, and Lost Boyz will join already announced artists including Queen Latifah, Ludacris, De La Soul, Method Man & Redman, Swizz Beatz with SUPER special guests, Salt-n-Pepa, Big Daddy Kane, The God MC Rakim, Slick Rick, Boot Camp Clik feat. Buckshot and Evil Dee, Smif-N-Wessun, OGC and Rock & Bernadette Price, MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, MC Sha-Rock, Roxanne Shanté, Monie Love, Cold Crush Brothers, and more to be announced.
During the Festival, attendees can also visit the Walmart Makers Studio, a unique pop-up experience where visitors will be inspired by emerging Black makers, collaborators and influencers who are shaping Hip-Hop culture.
In addition, during the Rock The Bells Festival, P&G brands pay homage to the Kings and Queens of Hip-Hop by curating a VIP experience where individuality and pride in self are celebrated. Head & Shoulders, Old Spice, King C. Gillette, Next of Us (NOU), and My Black Is Beautiful Hair Care are just a few of the P&G brands activating inside the Kings & Queens Day Spa. Guests will be invited in to enjoy product demonstrations, touch-ups, samples, and photo opportunities.
The celebration kicks off a week of live events, activations, and programming moments leading up to Hip-Hop's anniversary on August 11th. More details will be shared through the
Rock The Bells Newsletter. Fans can access VIP packages and general and reserved tickets here.
The Rock The Bells Festival is co-produced by The Bowery Presents. Festival updates and additional Festival announcements can also be found across Rock The Bells' Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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About Rock The Bells
Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice for timeless Hip-Hop. Founded in 2018 by LL COOL J and Geoff Yang, Rock The Bells focuses on content, commerce and experiences that honor the CULTURE and the core elements of Hip-Hop — MCing, DJing, Breaking, Graffiti — and more. Rock The Bells is the bridge between OG's and those inspired by their groundbreaking influences on the culture. Visit us at www.rockthebells.com, stream LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM Channel 43, and follow us on Instagram @RockTheBells.
About The Bowery Presents
The Bowery Presents, an AEG Presents company, is the leading East Coast concert promoter, whose mission is to bring the best artists to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and beyond while providing an excellent concert experience for both fans and artists. Since its inception, The Bowery Presents has been a purveyor of true artist development and consistently strives to work with artists like LCD Soundsystem, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr., Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Maggie Rogers and Lake Street Dive to grow from performing in intimate clubs to performing in sold-out arenas. As a trusted industry tastemaker, The Bowery Presents produces dynamic entertainment experiences at dozens of venues nationally, presenting thousands of shows annually. For more information, visit www.bowerypresents.com.
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P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/news.
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WASHINGTON — The next winner of the Mega Millions jackpot could walk away with $630 million.
Nobody won the jackpot in Tuesday's drawing, leaving the top prize — close to $555 million — unclaimed. The lump sum cash payout for that prize would have been $316.9 million.
Although nobody won outright, players in four states got all five numbers correct. Those tickets were sold in Arizona, California, North Carolina and New Hampshire.
In order to win the jackpot, a winner needs to get all five numbers correct as well as the Gold Mega Ball number.
Although the next prize has jumped even higher above the half-a-billion mark, its place in the record books hasn't changed. If somebody wins Friday's drawing, it will be the fifth-largest prize in the game's 20-year history.
The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were 2-31-32-37-70, with a Gold Mega Ball 25.
The Mega Millions jackpot has steadily grown since someone last won in mid-April.
While the prize money is certainly life changing, it's far from breaking lottery records. Last year, a Mega Millions jackpot cracked the $1 billion mark for just the second time. A four-member suburban Detroit lottery club won that $1.05 billion jackpot and chose the lump sump, receiving $557 million after taxes.
The Mega Millions drawing is on Friday, July 22 at 11 p.m. ET.
What are the top 10 biggest Mega Millions jackpots?
1. $1.537 billion - 10/23/2018
2. $1.050 billion - 1/22/2021
3. $656 million - 3/30/2012
4. $648 million - 12/17/2013
5. $630 million - - (est.) 7/22/2022
6. $543 million - 7/24/2018
7. $536 million - 7/8/2016
8. $533 million - 3/30/2018
9. $522 million -6/7/2019
10. $516 million - 5/21//2021
Mega Millions is played on Tuesdays and Fridays in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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A woman who testified against a Louisiana bill that would ban sex change surgeries for minors in the state said she saw that her biological daughter's "odd" food choices indicated a transgender identity.
The remarks from the mother came in testimony before the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee amid discussions on House Bill 463, which would prohibit "certain procedures to alter the sex of a minor child."
"We couldn't figure out what the problem was. We took him to specialists and neurologists, and he had brain scans trying to figure out why he couldn't sleep," the mother told lawmakers of her child, who now identifies as a transgender boy. "As he grew, he got to sleeping. But his food choices were odd. They were always like green vegetables, raw green vegetables, which, if you know kids, most kids don't like to eat those things."
"Once we figured out that he was transgender, when he came to us and told us that he was transgender, we went back and realized that the pattern of everything he had experienced as a child — including eating green vegetables, because that boosts testosterone — were just methods of his body trying to become who he was meant to be," she added. "His brain does not match his physiology."
EX-TRANS TEENS VOICE SUPPORT FOR STATE BILL TO BAN SEX CHANGE SURGERIES FOR MINORS: 'SEVERE AND IRREVERSIBLE'
Another mother who offered testimony against the controversial measure making its way through the state legislature insisted that she knew her biological daughter was a boy due to her attraction to "boy toys" at 18 months old. She now plans to begin so-called "gender-affirming care" for her 10-year-old child.
"I was Christmas shopping for them, they were 18 months old, and I bought one of those toy tool benches and I was making a joke, ‘Well, when one of them comes to me and says they’re a man when they're 18, I can't say I didn't see it coming.' Just cause they kinda did draw to boy toys, but I was just making a joke," the mother said.
"I'm so glad I said it out loud, because I have that in my mind now that at 18 months old, something, something somewhere was telling me what he knew all along," she added.
The mother said her biological daughter, prior to transitioning, repeatedly told her that she was a boy.
OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR MAKES PERFORMING 'IRREVERSIBLE GENDER TRANSITION SURGERIES' ON CHILDREN A FELONY
"It was very different, and we drug our feet on it because what? It's normal to not understand that, obviously. So we saw therapists, and we saw doctors, and ultimately we came to know what he's known all along, which is that he's really a boy. He really is."
"I will be starting gender-affirming care for him," she said of her biological daughter. "He's been seeing doctors for years, and it's a very long process. They are very thorough.… So now that he's almost 11, and starting puberty, we are discussing puberty blockers. And what that would do, it would prevent him from growing the body of a woman because I promise you he isn't a woman, he shouldn't be in a woman's body, and honestly, I don't think he could survive if we forced him into it. I really don't."
The mother said she will "go to the ends of the earth" to ensure her transgender child receives medical attention.
"Please, don't make us travel for doctor's appointments, don't make us consider leaving the state," the mother told lawmakers.
The bill up for debate in Louisiana was authored by Republican state Rep. Michael Firment, who represents the state's 22nd House District.
Also known as the "Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act," the measure would ban all gender transition medical care for anyone under 18.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve raises its key rate for an 8th time but by a lower quarter-point as inflation pressures ease.
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THOMASVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $376.1 million.
The Thomasville, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of $3.30 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.10 per share.
The trucking company posted revenue of $1.67 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.64 billion.
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SINGAPORE, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfly has won a place in the final round of the third G20 TechSprint global challenge. This year's challenge focuses on central bank digital currency (CBDC) following Saudi's 2020 RegTech and SupTech, and Italy's 2021 Green Finance. This year's competition is held as part of Indonesia's G20 presidency which will culminate in the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit to be held in Bali in November 2022.
The G20 TechSprint global competition which is jointly organized by Bank Indonesia and Bank of International Settlement Innovation Hub focuses on the development and showcasing of retail and wholesale CBDC as a viable solution in three core areas: issuance, wholesale, retail, and distribution of CBDC; financial inclusion through the use of CBDC; and CBDC as an improved means of interoperability among participating sovereign payment systems.
"We are honored that we have been chosen as a finalist in the issuance, wholesale, retail, and distribution of the CBDC segment. We are about serving the future unmet needs of the industry with innovative blockchain powered solutions. This growth opportunity allows us to illustrate how Dragonfly simplifies digital banking covering the entire spectrum from monetary policy making to wholesale, settlement, and retail distribution in an interoperable system," comments Lon Wong, Founder and CEO of Singapore-based Dragonfly Fintech.
Dragonfly is also excited about the increased visibility on the world stage as a cutting-edge Asian fintech leader first conceptualized in 2015, and is rapidly expanding its footprint worldwide to engage and support other central banks in making their CBDC vision a reality.
About Dragonfly Fintech
Dragonfly Fintech is an innovative fintech solution provider utilizing the ProximaX blockchain protocol to address clients' unmet digital needs in the banking and capital markets, advancing the nascent neobanking and CBDC globally. Tomorrow's banking, today!
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (KVEO) — People could be fined for not voting in general elections if a bill recently introduced into Congress becomes law.
The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced to the House of Representatives on Monday. The bill is written by Rep. John Larson (CT-1).
The bill’s goal is to require each eligible citizen to appear to vote in each regularly scheduled general election for federal office. To be an eligible citizen, a person has to be registered to vote for an upcoming election.
If any eligible citizen is found to have not voted in the general election, a $20 civil money penalty will be assessed to these individuals.
However, the bill’s text allows Americans to get around the penalty if they are not registered to vote, are unable to vote because of an emergency, cannot follow the terms of the act because of religious beliefs, or if they are unaware of their eligibility to vote.
Additionally, a waiver would be available for citizens to apply if they cannot afford the $20 penalty or if they commit to performing one hour of community service.
If a person fails to pay the $20 penalty, they will face no additional penalty or any denial of government benefits, according to the bill’s text. Law enforcement agencies are not allowed to use a person’s violation of this act to conduct any further criminal investigation on them.
Now that the bill has been introduced into the House, it will have to pass a vote there. If that succeeds, it will have to pass a vote in the Senate before being signed into law by the president.
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Field set for 13th Region softball tournament
Published: May. 21, 2022 at 8:14 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - The draw is complete for the 13th Region softball tournament, hosted by Middlesboro with games played at LMU.
North Laurel won the 2021 tournament with an 11-5 win over South Laurel.
Monday 5/23
Middlesboro vs Clay County, 6 p.m.
Corbin vs Lynn Camp, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 5/24
Knox Central vs Bell County, 6 p.m.
North Laurel vs South Laurel, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 5/26
Middlesboro/Clay Co. vs Corbin/Lynn Camp, 6 p.m.
Knox Central/Bell Co. vs North Laurel/South Laurel, 7:30 p.m.
Monday 5/30
Championship, 7 p.m.
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President Biden releases 2024 federal spending budget proposal
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Joe Biden released his 2024 budget Thursday for federal spending. The White House said the spending plan lays out a roadmap to build on the president’s progress and to finish the job.
Republicans, predictably, are saying otherwise.
The president unveiled his budget in Philadelphia about the blueprint he has for the country next year. His $6.8 trillion plan promises to reduce the deficit by $3 trillion over the next 10 years.
“These guys keep saying, how are you going to cut the deficit? Well, guess what? If your tax dollars don’t have to go to paying all that exorbitant price for Medicare to drug companies, and it’s rational. It’s going to save $160 billion in tax dollars,” said Biden.
President Biden said his plan keeps to his campaign promise to only tax the rich.
“No one making less than $400,000 will see a penny in federal taxes go up, not a single penny,” Biden said.
The president said he also wants to protect Social Security and Medicare, make childcare more affordable, provide paid family leave and further invest in elder care.
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are predictably split on the president’s proposal.
“Essentially saying that people who make more than $400,000, they’re going to have to chip in more to make sure that Medicare is there for everyone. I think from my perspective, that’s the right direction to go,” said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich.
“His budget’s a joke and his priorities are always for the far left, for the wealthy, for Wall Street,” said Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo.
All spending bills originate in the House. So, for the White House, this budget is a starting point for negotiations.
President Biden has called on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca.) to release his budget and then sit down with him to see where they can make a deal.
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BERISLAV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to bring down a Ukrainian dam that collapsed earlier this month while under Russian control, according to exclusive drone photos and information obtained by The Associated Press.
Images taken from above the Kakhovka Dam and shared with the AP appear to show an explosive-laden car atop the structure, and two officials said Russian troops were stationed in a crucial area inside the dam where the Ukrainians say the explosion that destroyed it was centered. The Russian Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The dam’s destruction led to deadly flooding, endangered crops in the world’s breadbasket, threatened drinking water supplies for thousands and unleashed an environmental catastrophe. Ukrainian commanders say it also scuppered some of their plans to take Russian positions in a counteroffensive that is now in its early stages.
Each side has accused the other of destroying the dam, but the various Russian allegations — that it was hit by a missile or taken down by explosives — fail to account for a blast so strong that it registered on seismic monitors in the region.
Russia has benefited from the timing of the massive flooding that followed the explosion — though areas it occupies also experienced a deluge and the consequences may have been more extensive than expected.
In the region around the dam, the Dnieper River forms the front line between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with Russian ones in control of the dam itself.
Two Ukrainian commanders who had been in the area but at different locations told the AP that the rising waters quickly swamped their positions and Russian ones and destroyed equipment, forcing them to start all over again with their planning and leaving them facing a much larger distance to cover, all in mud. One spoke on condition of anonymity in order to reveal more frankly the extent of the problems caused by the rising waters.
“It’s a regular practice, to mine (places) before a retreat,” said the other, Illia Zelinskyi, commander of Bugskiy Gard. “In this context, their actions were to disrupt some of our supply chains as well as complicate a crossing of the Dnieper for us.”
In recent weeks, Ukraine’s armed forces have reported limited gains in the beginnings of a counteroffensive to take back territory seized by the Russians since their invasion in February 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin himself indirectly acknowledged the advantage to his forces last week, although he maintained Russia’s denials of responsibility: “This may sound weird, but nonetheless. Unfortunately, this disrupted their counteroffensive in that area.”
Speaking before a meeting of military correspondents, he explained his use of the word “unfortunately” with bravado: “It would have been better if they had attacked there,” he said. “Better for us, because it would have ended very badly for them, attacking there.”
Kakhovka is one of a series of Soviet-era dams along the Dnieper River that were built to withstand enormous force, amounting to thousands of pounds of explosives. They were constructed in the wake of the infamous World War II “Dambusters” raids that destroyed German dams. Taking out the Möhne dam in 1943, for instance, required five 4.5-ton, specially made “bouncing bombs,” according to the Imperial War Museum archives.
Ukraine is not believed to possess any single missile with that kind of power.
Sidharth Kaushal, a researcher with the London-based Royal United Services Institute, said the Ukrainians are not believed to have any missiles with a payload greater than about 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms).
Nor does it seem credible that Ukrainian commandos could have sneaked in thousands of pounds of explosives to blow the dam, which was completely controlled inside and out by Russian soldiers for months.
As recently as the day before the structure’s June 6 collapse, Russians had set up a firing position inside the dam’s crucial machine room, where Ukrhydroenergo, the agency that runs the dam system, said the explosion originated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said as early as October 2022 that the dam was mined.
Zelinskyi, who is not related to the Ukrainian president, confirmed that the explosion seemed to come from the area where the machine room is located. He and an American official familiar with the intelligence both confirmed that Russian forces had been ensconced there for some time. The American spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive material.
The Institute for the Study of War, an American think tank that has monitored Russian actions in Ukraine since the war began, has assessed that “the balance of evidence, reasoning, and rhetoric suggests that the Russians deliberately damaged the dam.”
In the days leading up to the single explosion, Ukrainian military drone videos showed dozens of Russian soldiers encamped on a bank of the Dnieper, relaxed as they walked back and forth to the dam with no cover — suggesting their confidence in their control of the area and especially the dam, which was strategically crucial.
The photos, taken from Ukrainian drone footage, obtained by the AP and dated May 28, showed a car parked on the dam, its roof neatly cut open to reveal enormous barrels, one with what appears to be a land mine attached to the lid and a cable running toward the Russian-held side of the river. It’s not clear how long the car remained.
A Ukrainian special forces communications official, who also noted the car appeared to be rigged, said he believed the purpose of that was twofold: to stop any Ukrainian advance on the dam and to amplify the planned explosion originating in the machine room and destroy the top of the dam. The car bomb itself would not have been enough to bring down the dam. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to preserve operational secrecy.
The explosion detected at 2:54 a.m. local time registered on Norwegian seismic monitors at nearly magnitude 2. By comparison, a catastrophic explosion at Beirut’s port that killed scores of people and caused widespread destruction registered at a 3.3 on the seismic scale and involved at least 500 tons of explosives.
“That means it’s a significant explosion,” said Anne Strømmen Lycke, CEO of the Norwegian earthquake monitoring agency NORSAR.
Within a few minutes, water from the Kakhovka reservoir began cascading through the shattered dam, submerging the river’s sand bar islands and flooding much of southern Ukraine, including Russian-controlled territory.
Immediately after the dam’s collapse, some experts noted that the structure was in disrepair, which could have led to the breach. But the area most obviously in disrepair, a section of roadbed near the edge where Russian forces had detonated explosives to block a Ukrainian offensive last fall, was still intact days after most of the rest of the dam collapsed.
Ukraine’s intelligence service released an intercepted conversation it said was between a Russian soldier and someone else in which the soldier said “our sabotage groups were there. They wanted to create a scare with the dam. It didn’t quite go according to plan.”
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GREENVILLE, N.C. — It's a historic fete that will live on in the Waco area.
The Midway Little League team beat Puerto Rico 2-0 in its second game at the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, North Carolina, Wednesday. The win keeps the Hewitt, Texas team in the winner's bracket.
Zaneria Hughes was the star of the show for Midway. She hit an RBI single in the fifth inning to score the first run of the game.
But she was lights out in the circle, pitching the entire six-inning game, facing only 20 batters and striking out 16 in a no-hitter.
It's the first no-hitter at the Little League Softball World Series since Aug. 16, 2021.
Midway will enjoy an off day before returning to action at 6 p.m. central time Friday on ESPNU.
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Aaron Rodgers is in limbo until the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets figure out the right compensation to make a deal.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst explained the organization’s thinking on a potential deal for the four-time NFL MVP and said he even reached out to the quarterback multiple times before being told by his representatives he wanted a trade.
Gutekunst said he and Rodgers met after the team failed to make the playoffs during the 2022 season, and the general manager planned to have more talks during the offseason, but it never came to fruition.
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"Those never transpired," Gutekunst said. "So there came a time where we had to make some decisions, so we went through his representatives to try to talk to him (about) where we were going with our team. And at that point, they informed us that he would like to be traded to the Jets."
Rodgers told a different story during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" earlier this month. Rodgers said he wished the Packers told him early in the offseason they planned to move him. He also said that after he returned from his darkness retreat last month, he "heard from multiple people that I trust around the league — players mostly –— that there was some shopping going on, that they were interested in actually moving me."
"The Packers would like to move on," Rodgers said. "They’ve let me know that in so many words. They’ve let other people know that in direct words."
JETS’ ROBERT SALEH NOT HITTING THE ‘PANIC BUTTON’ AMID AARON RODGERS SAGA
Gutekunst said he wanted to have more conversations with Rodgers to see how he fit into the team’s plans for 2023.
"(With) our inability to reach him or for him to respond in any way, I think at that point, I had to do my job and kind of reach out and, understanding that a trade could be possible and see who was interested," he said.
Gutekunst was asked about the possibility of Rodgers playing for Green Bay in 2023.
"I think right now all options are on the table. It’s not trending that way, and we’re very hopeful we can facilitate this (trade) and get this accomplished. But he’s come back under certain circumstances before where maybe he wasn’t the happiest with everything that was going on and played very well. So we’ll just kind of see how all of this transpires.
"I think it’s trending hopefully in the right direction for what everybody wants, and we can conclude this hopefully."
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MacKinnon scores 2, leads Avalanche past Sharks 4-3 in OT
By MAX MILLER
Associated Press
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the game 3:13 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Tuesday night to clinch a playoff spot.
Jack Johnson and Evan Rodrigues also scored for Colorado. Devon Toews and Mikko Rantanen each had two assists, and MacKinnon also had one. Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves for his 36th win of the season.
“Huge two points, and I liked the way our guys played. I thought we competed hard right from the start of the game,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. “Obviously, things got tight in the third period, but we continued to play, and you know, we fought the puck at times.”
Kevin Labanc had two goals, Jacob Peterson also scored, and Logan Couture added two assists for San Jose. Kaapo Kahkonen finished with 38 saves.
“We’re just all competitors. It doesn’t matter if we’re in it or not. We’re competing every single game. We compete to win, and we compete for each other,” Labanc said. (Some) guys are playing for contracts. Guys are playing to move up in the lineup, make a good showing for themselves for next year. We’re all working hard. We’re all competing.”
In the extra period, MacKinnon got a pass from Toews on the right side, skated in on Kahkonen on a breakaway, and fired a shot past the goalie’s blocker side for his 36 goal and 100th point of the season.
“Yeah, it’s good. Tons of amazing players on this team helped me a ton,” MacKinnon said. “Obviously, I don’t need to say the names, but everyone has helped me a lot throughout the season. So it’s fun to get it for sure.”
Peterson scored on the power play at 5:50 of the third as he got a pass in front from Danil Gushchin and quickly beat Kahkonen for his second of the season to pull the Sharks to 3-2.
Labanc got his second of the game and 15th of the season to tie it just 1:21 later as he jumped on a loose puck in front, turned, and fired it past Georgiev.
“A little bit of frustration, but really proud of the way we competed and the way we played — especially after what happened the last time we played these guys,” Sharks coach David Quinn said. “I really thought we came with an effort and a compete that we’re going to need from here on in.”
Johnson started the scoring 4:29 into the game as he took a shot from the point that deflected off a Sharks defender and into the net. It was his second.
Rodrigues scored 1:55 later for his 15th to give Colorado a 2-0 lead. After Mikko Rantanen hit the post earlier, Rodrigues was able to spin and put a rebound in.
Labanc beat Georgiev over his glove off a rush to put the Sharks on the scoreboard with his 14th with 7:05 left in the second. Erik Karlsson earned the secondary assist on the play, giving him 96 points.
With 2:06 to go in the second frame, MacKinnon fired a shot through Kahkonen’s five-hole to push Colorado’s lead to 3-1 with 2:06 left in the middle period.
“We outplayed them. Even our power play,” MacKinnon said. “We had so many chances to keep going, and hopefully, we can bury one, but yeah, I thought we played a pretty solid game.”
MILESTONES
Kahkonen has now played in 100 career NHL games. … Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor played in his 200th career game.
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The teams meet again Thursday night in San Jose.
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Leading Fast Casual Franchise Introduces New Technology to Revolutionize the Drive-Thru Experience for Guests and Franchisees
DENVER, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smashburger, the leading fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for its smashed-to-order-burgers, today announced the launch of its first Virtual Drive-Thru located at the newest corporate-owned restaurant in Houston, Texas. An extension of the traditional drive-thru experience, the Virtual Drive-Thru allows customers to seamlessly place an order online or through the Smashburger app, then pull through the designated parking lane where their food will be delivered to the driver by a Smashburger team member. First introduced at the beginning of 2022, the Virtual Drive-Thru prototype, coupled with Smashburger's refreshed kitchen design, reinforces the brand's commitment to innovation and staying in lockstep with the increased consumer demand for convenience and accessibility.
"Smashburger has always been committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience. this is why we are thrilled to be introducing our new prototype offering a more convenient way for our customers to order their favorite burgers. Smashburger wants to meet our customers where they want to be met, and the increased use of mobile ordering has led us to this new Virtual Drive Thru design," said Carl Bachman, President of Smashburger. "We understand consumers' need for convenience, and speed of service as a result of ever-evolving dining habits stemming from the pandemic. This design provides both. By adding this element, our franchisees have more flexibility in their site selection process, and assurance that guest demand is consistently being met. We are excited to partner with experienced operators to open additional Smashburger Virtual Drive-Thrus across the country."
Smashburger's Virtual Drive-Thru implements Curbit's digital ordering system that gives guests an exact wait time for their order and ability to track the order accurately from start to finish. With the wait time reduction, the technology increases customer satisfaction with a 30% lift in customer repeat rate. The introduction of the Virtual Drive-Thru not only allows a streamlined operation, but also offers a more contactless experience. Additionally, the Virtual Drive-Thru is more environmentally friendly than the standard drive-thru, as it reduces traffic congestion and carbon emissions by minimizing the amount of time customers spend idling in the car.
"With the new Virtual Drive-Thru prototype providing real-time updates on order status and estimated wait times, customers can make informed decisions about their time and schedule," says Veronica Luna, Director of Digital Business Channels at Smashburger. "Although this new technology will work to streamline the customer experience, it will also provide significant benefits to our franchisees including increased speed of service, improved order accuracy, and reduced labor costs."
Founded in 2007 in Denver, Colorado, Smashburger is a better-burger brand known for its innovative approach to crafting delicious and high-quality burgers. From the way the burgers are cooked, to the unique flavors they offer, Smashburger is constantly pushing the boundaries of what a burger can be. With over 340 locations, across 38 states and nine countries, Smashburger is the quickest fast casual concept to hit the 200-restaurant milestone and has sustained consistent growth due to its ongoing menu innovation which helps drive store profitability and build guest loyalty. In February, Smashburger introduced its new limited time offer, the S'mac & Cheeseburger, and even added the fan favorite Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich as a permanent menu item in January. Smashburger has also made significant efforts to accommodate dietary restrictions with options like gluten-free buns and is currently testing the Plant-Based Classic Smash Burger made with a jackfruit patty from Jack & Annie's in select markets for a limited time. This past year, Smashburger signed 3 new development agreements to add 21 new restaurants to its growth pipeline. Additionally, the brand has redefined its portfolio with the launch of a new restaurant design with some locations offering a full-service bar.
Smashburger is looking to expand within Southern California, North and South Carolina, as well as Florida. Smashburger provides franchise operators site selection criteria, construction, decor, as well as opening support. Once open, the Smashburger team provides regular feedback on ways to increase sales, improve operations and monitor guest feedback. Prospective franchisees can also visit https://smashburger.com/franchising/ for the latest information regarding available opportunities.
About Smashburger®
Smashburger® is a leading fast-casual better burger restaurant known for its Certified Angus Beef® burgers that are smashed on the grill to sear in the juices and seal in the flavor. In addition to burgers, Smashburger® offers grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches, turkey and black bean burgers, fresh salads, signature side items such as Brussels sprouts and SmashFries®, and hand-spun shakes. Founded in 2007 in Denver, Colorado, Smashburger is a recognized Stevie American Business Award winner and was ranked as one of Fast Casual's top 10 brands in its 2022 Top 100 Movers & Shakers Award. The brand has 245 corporate and franchise restaurants operating in 34 states and seven countries. To learn more, visit www.smashburger.com
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PHILADELPHIA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce the launch of its newest online program, Business in the Metaverse Economy. Developed in collaboration with Prysm Group, a leading economic consulting firm specializing in emerging technologies, this six-week Wharton certificate program is designed for business and technology professionals seeking to learn about the associated technologies, the economic and technological elements that will drive its development, and how firms and creators can gain value through the metaverse in the years to come. Through immersion activities, program participants will also benefit from firsthand use of metaverse technology for an interactive learning experience. With the launch of this course, Wharton becomes the first Ivy League business school to launch a program on the topic of metaverse technology.
Powered by a range of emerging technologies including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), research analysts estimate the metaverse economy to be a momentous opportunity on the horizon, poised to become a $13 trillion market by 2030. In a survey conducted by McKinsey & Company, senior executives cite their top three concerns related to incorporating the metaverse into their company's operations as uncertain return on investment, inability to design a suitable business model, and the lack of managerial capability to implement a related strategy into their business. In response to such challenges, Wharton Executive Education has designed this program to provide business leaders with the needed frameworks to develop models and strategies required to capture the trillions of value that will be generated in this emerging market.
With program highlights including six industry case studies and more than 50 program lecture videos featuring six Wharton faculty and a dozen industry experts, this course aims to allow students to align theory with practice and give them the tools necessary to engage deeply in a business context with the emerging technologies empowering the metaverse.
"We designed this program for business professionals and executives from a range of backgrounds, including finance, management, and tech," says the program's academic director, Professor Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School. When asked about the goals of the program, Professor Werbach says, "The metaverse is a significant and broad phenomenon that is still poorly understood. We hope to equip business leaders, consultants, and entrepreneurs with an understanding of the impending opportunities the metaverse brings, as well as the practical knowledge to build solutions of value."
With industry case-study topics ranging from how large, legacy enterprises can use metaverse technologies in both B2C and B2B settings to which tactics companies can employ to ensure customers engage with digital worlds safely and appropriately, Wharton's Business in the Metaverse Economy program takes an in-depth look at challenges that business leaders have gone through, discusses how they made their decisions, and explores essential lessons learned.
The goal of this asynchronous, online program is to educate business leaders at their own pace on how this general-purpose technology can be applied to their businesses and unlock value for the global economy.
According to Guido Molinari, managing partner at Prysm Group, "Having spent the last five years providing economic consulting services to a broad range of Fortune 500 companies engaged in cutting-edge projects seeking to apply emerging technologies to their existing businesses, it is a pleasure to be a part of this program and to be able to share many of the frameworks and models that have contributed to the early successes of our clients." He continues, "From folks interested in learning how the metaverse is going to be the new evolution of the mobile internet to those looking to develop their own solutions leveraging the unique opportunities the metaverse brings to engage with customers in novel ways, this program focuses on the business value this mix of emerging technologies is going to deliver to companies globally."
With the support of Prysm Group and guest speakers from Adobe, Animoca Brands, Hellenic Parliament, Magic Leap, R/GA, RLY Network, Second Life, Snap, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Unity, Wharton Executive Education's Business in the Metaverse Economy program leverages years of development and deployment and delivers world-class learning solutions through practical case studies and industry best practices to educate the global business community.
The Business in the Metaverse Economy program is now open for limited enrollment for its first cohort, which begins on September 12, 2022. To register or receive more information on the program, visit https://www.web3.wharton.upenn.edu/metaverse.
Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With a faculty of more than 235 renowned professors, Wharton has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. For more information, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.
Prysm Group is an economic consulting and executive education firm led by Harvard-trained PhD economists specializing in emerging technologies. Utilizing the tools of game theory, contract theory, market design, social choice, and monetary economics, Prysm Group advises blockchain, digital assets, and metaverse projects from startups to Fortune 500s on incentive design, token economics, monetization, and governance topics. Prysm Group has worked with leading business schools including Columbia Business School, MIT Sloan, and the Wharton School to develop executive education programs on emerging technologies. To learn more about Prysm Group, visit www.prysmgroup.io.
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TOKYO (AP) — Global shares gained Friday as investors cheered a strong set of earnings from retailers that has sent U.S. shares higher.
European shares rose in early trading, while benchmarks in Asia finished higher, including Japan, China, Australia and South Korea.
France's CAC 40 added 0.8% in early trading to 6,460.20. Germany's DAX rose 0.6% to 14,319.07. Britain's FTSE 100 was little changed, but slightly higher, at 7,567.34. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up nearly 0.1% at 32,626.00. S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% at 4,065.50.
“Improved risk sentiments in Wall Street, along with earnings outperformance from Alibaba and Baidu, may aid to fuel some upside for the Asia region into today’s session,” said Yeap Jun Rong, market strategist at IG in Singapore.
Shares of Alibaba and Baidu surged after they reported better than expected results, easing some concerns about the negative impact from restrictions to curb COVID-19 infections. Both shares continued to rise.
Gauging Japan's economic path will be on investors' minds as data on manufacturing, housing and employment for April are set to be released next week. Some analysts expect the numbers to be dim because of a slowdown in exports to China during that period.
But some optimism is also in the air, with Tokyo's restrictions on tourists easing and the daily cap raising from 10,000 incoming people to 20,000 starting June 10. The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, is also set to push ahead in parliamentary discussions with a supplementary budget, another possible plus for investors.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.7% to finish at 26,781.68. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surged 1.1% to 7,182.70. South Korea's Kospi jumped 1.0% to 2,638.05. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 2.9% to 20,697.36, while the Shanghai Composite edged up 0.2% to 3,130.24.
Moody’s Investors Service lowered the 2022 growth projections for G-20 economies to 3.1% in 2022, down from 5.9% growth in 2021. The latest forecast is half a percentage point lower than the 3.6% growth estimated in March. Slowing economic activity in China from the nation's “zero COVID” policy is dampening growth, Moody's said.
The U.S. retail sector is being closely watched by investors looking for more details on just how much pain inflation is inflicting on companies and consumers. Inflation is at a four-decade high and businesses have been raising prices on everything from food to clothing to offset higher costs.
The impact from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine worsened inflation pressures by fueling higher energy and key food commodity costs. Supply chain problems worsened in the wake of China’s lockdown for several major cities as it tried to contain COVID-19 cases.
Consumers have been resilient about spending, but the pressure from inflation remains persistent and could be prompting a pullback or shift in spending from more expensive things to necessities.
In energy trading, U.S. benchmark crude added 33 cents to $114.42 a barrel. U.S. crude oil prices rose 3.4% Thursday, and are up more than 55% for the year. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 67 cents to $118.07 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar inched down to 127.00 Japanese yen from 127.10 yen. The euro cost $1.0732, little changed from $1.0733.
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AP business writers Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga contributed.
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LONDON, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outfit7, the multinational company behind the popular Talking Tom & Friends franchise, has won the Industry's Choice Award and the Most Adoptable Award at the 4th annual Green Game Jam. The awards were given in recognition of the environmental activation that took place in its latest virtual pet hit, My Talking Angela 2. As part of the campaign, Outfit7 also donated $60,000 to Re:wild, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of wildlife.
"We're thrilled to have been recognized for our commitment at this year's Green Game Jam Awards," said Xinyu Qian, CEO of Outfit7. "At Outfit7, we believe that it's our responsibility to take action to protect the planet and use the power of our brand, and our Talking Tom & Friends characters, to raise awareness around these important topics."
The company integrated green activations into two titles from its popular Talking Tom & Friends franchise, raising awareness of the importance of protecting the natural world in a fun and engaging way. Players were given the chance to make a difference, growing flowers and supporting bees in My Talking Angela 2, and nurturing a special in-game tree and its associated ecosystem in Talking Tom Gold Run.
Make sure you don't miss great events like this by downloading My Talking Angela 2 and Talking Tom Gold Run, both available on all major platforms, now.
ABOUT OUTFIT7: Outfit7 Limited is a dynamic force in mobile gaming, reaching a global audience of billions with its award-winning games. Powered by creativity and industry-leading expertise, the company's talented international team of over 400 people pushes the boundaries of the possible every day. Outfit7's 20+ games have now been downloaded worldwide over 21 billion times and up to 470 million fans play with them every month. Its portfolio also includes numerous chart-topping animated series, theme parks, and a licensing program. You can find more information at www.outfit7.com.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa Police Department officers stopped a scaly suspect who was meandering through a neighborhood intersection on Wednesday.
Officers encountered a 9-foot alligator out for a stroll shortly after 1 a.m. While waiting for a trapper to arrive, two of them held down the large reptile as a third wrapped duct tape around its mouth.
Phil Walters, an alligator trapper contracted with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Nuisance Alligator Program, was called to the intersection to assist. He said that if the alligator was left in the road, especially at night, it could end up damaging vehicles, or worse.
“Being aware of your surroundings will keep you out of trouble, because that alligator, if you had hit him in a small car, you’d be totaled,” Walters explained. “If you were on a motorcycle, your body would probably be laying out in the street.”
Walters said he has been called to trap an increasing number of alligators, as mating season gets underway. It could start a bit early this year, according to animal experts at Gatorworld Orlando, because of the unusually warm temperatures.
“This is the time of year you find them underneath cars. They show up at your front door. They’re moving around,” Walters said. “Winter’s over; spring is here.”
The trapper said he was surprised to find the officers had subdued the gator because “normally, TPD doesn’t get down and dirty.” Walters explained that while the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has an agricultural unit that typically handles rogue animals, TPD does not.
“I’ve seen the deputies deal with them. Tampa police, not so much, so I was really surprised and happy when I just showed up and saw they were putting me out of a job,” Walters said. “And they did a great job. So I guess there’s some good ol’ boys on the TPD, they had that thing taken care of for me.”
Walters said the alligator measured up at nine feet, four inches long, and is likely a male. It took four men to lift the bound, behemoth gator into the back of a truck.
As for what comes next for the alligator, the FWC leaves that decision up to the trapper. Relocating alligators can come at a cost to trappers, according to an Associated Press report, and many opt to sell the animal for its skin and meat. Or, as Walters put it, “luggage and hors d’oeuvres.”
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Harlan overwhelms Breathitt County for trip to WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic Championship
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The boys are back on the court to see who’s heading to tomorrow night’s championship game at the 36th Annual WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic presented by your local Kentucky Farm Bureau agents and sponsored by ARH.
It’s a rematch with a championship berth on the line as the Breathitt County Bobcats take on the Harlan Green Dragons.
Harlan quick out of the gate with three three-pointers in the first couple of minutes, forcing a Breathitt County timeout. A barrage of three point shots helped Harlan take a 20-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Harlan continued to rain in shots from beyond the arc, quickly stretching the lead to more than 20 midway through the quarter. The Green Dragons would continue to breathe fire, sustaining a double digit lead through Breathitt County’s attempt at a run. Harlan led at the half 45-20.
Harlan’s unrelenting pace continued through the third quarter, doubling their halftime lead to 66-36.
Breathitt County would attempt to make some inroads in the fourth quarter, but it was all Green Dragons as they take it 75-56.
Harlan will move on to Saturday night’s championship game to take on the winner of Harlan County vs. Perry Central at 7:30 p.m.
Breathitt County will play in the boys third place game against the other team from tonight’s second semifinal. The third place game will tip off at approximately 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Here is how the bracket looks as of now.
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Eddie Van Halen's iconic 'Hot For Teacher' guitar sells for over $3.9 million at auction
Eddie Van Halen's iconic red, white and black custom-made Kramer guitar was sold to an unnamed buyer at auction for $3.932 million, blasting past its pre-auction estimate of $2 to 3 million.
The late Van Halen co-founder played the guitar in the rock band's classic 1984 music video "Hot For Teacher" and onstage at shows. Sotheby's set the minimum bid for the lot, which included the "straight jacket and white gloves" worn by Van Halen in the video, at $1.8 million.
In the auction house's listing, the guitar was described as "one of the most iconic guitars of the MTV era as played by the most influential guitarist of his generation."
The guitar was custom-made by Paul "Unk" Unkert of Kramer Guitars, who penned a letter detailing its history that was shared in the Sotheby's listing.
EDDIE VAN HALEN'S GUITAR ATTACHMENT DESIGN GOING UP FOR AUCTION
"The ‘Hot For Teacher’ Van Halen [guitar] was built by me at the Kramer Green Grove Road Plant in Neptune, NJ around 1982-1985/ #CO176. Look for ‘Unk’ stamps on Neck and Body. It was my last project for Ed and Kramer," Unkert wrote in the letter that was dated 4/13/05.
The letter was included in the lot along with a signed photograph of Van Halen who wrote, "Is this your guitar or mine."
The late Van Halen frontman played the guitar in the rock band's classic 1984 music video "Hot For Teacher." (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
According to the listing, the guitar has a "poplar double-cut "Strat" style body, the top routed for a single double-coil Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup, volume control, Floyd Rose bridge with whammy bar, unvarnished 22 fret maple bolt-on neck (stamped "UNK" on heel) with Kramer sticker on headstock, unvarnished body and headstock spray-painted with Van Halen’s characteristic black and white abstract stripe design on a red ground."
In addition, the late rocker's instrument is "rear routed for the Floyd Rose’s three springs and stop, no pick guard or rear cover (as designed), screw holes on the back for Eddie Van Halen’s patented flip-up rest (for playing the guitar horizontally)."
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The lot also included the guitar's original case with tour and Warner Brothers tags.
The winning bid by an unnamed buyer far exceeded pre-auction estimates of 2 to 3 million dollars. (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
Per the listing, the guitar was one of Van Halen's main guitars throughout 1983 and 1984, and he used it up until around 1990, when he gave it as a parting gift to retiring Van Halen drum tech and his close friend Gregg Emerson.
In 1998, Emerson gave the guitar to his nephew Joshua Box. Box sold the instrument to Neals Music in Huntington Beach, California, where it was purchased by its previous owner.
"Hot For Teacher" was the fourth and final single released by Van Halen from their sixth studio album "1984." The band later embarked on a tour throughout the United States and Canada in support of the album. The music video was directed by Pete Angelus and David Lee Roth.
Van Halen died in October 2020 at the age of 65 after a years-long battle with cancer.
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ST. LOUIS and NUTLEY, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- C2N Diagnostics and Eisai Inc. today announced the Companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding that will seek to build awareness about how blood-based assays for cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), may help patients receive a timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, especially in traditionally underserved communities. C2N and Eisai will work to build awareness and develop real-world evidence to support the use of blood-based assays in people living with cognitive impairment who are not currently participating in a clinical trial. The development and adoption of blood-based assays in everyday clinical practice is an important step in improving care for people in remote and underserved communities where access to the traditional diagnostic tools of positron emission tomography (PET) and lumbar punctures are not a viable option.
The number of people with dementia is growing substantially; more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and this number is expected to increase to 78 million by 2030.1 Accurate diagnosis remains a barrier to early and proper care management; research reviews estimate that between 40 and 60 percent of adults with probable dementia are undiagnosed.2 Importantly, blood-based assays may be able to help identify which patients may benefit from therapy, and therefore may help streamline care and reduce healthcare spending. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment of dementia protects individuals against risks from delayed or missed diagnosis and allows individuals, their families and their caregivers to plan for the future as the condition progresses.2
"We must do more to provide a specific and timely diagnosis of dementia. Patients and families want to know, and that's why this collaboration is so vital. We're honored to be working with Eisai, which is recognized as a leader in innovation, evidence-based solutions to patient care, and we join them in a shared commitment to improving global health for individuals dealing with memory impairment and Alzheimer's disease," said Dr. Joel Braunstein, CEO, C₂N Diagnostics.
"As the science of Alzheimer's disease rapidly progresses, it is critical that healthcare providers have simple tools to diagnose people living with early Alzheimer's disease in a variety of real-world settings, not just clinical trials," said Ivan Cheung, Chairman and CEO of Eisai Inc., Global Alzheimer's Disease Officer, and Senior Corporate Officer, Eisai Co., Ltd. "For four decades Eisai has been at the forefront of Alzheimer's disease research, and we are proud to combine efforts with C2N Diagnostics, as we are impressed with their approach and achievements in the field. Eisai and C2N will support the development of new standards in clinical care that may enable timely and accurate diagnoses for people living with cognitive impairment, especially those in traditionally underserved communities."
About C₂N Diagnostics and Its Blood-Based Biomarkers for Cognition Health
C₂N Diagnostics is a specialty diagnostics company with a vision to bring Clarity Through Innovation™. C₂N strives to provide exceptional laboratory services and products in the field of brain health. C₂N's biomarker services and products are used for: clinical decision making to improve patient care, including diagnosis and treatment monitoring; maximizing the quality and efficiency of clinical trials that test novel treatments for neurodegeneration; and providing innovative tools to help healthcare researchers better understand novel mechanisms of disease, identify new treatment targets, and conduct important epidemiologic studies to improve global public health. Its PrecivityAD™ blood test is an innovative new blood test intended for use in patients with cognitive impairment. Accurate quantification of Aβ42/40 ratio and ApoE prototyping in blood using its mass spectrometry helps healthcare providers determine the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark sign of Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the P-tau Multi-Analyte Assay (P-tau MAA), which simultaneously measures four types of tau217 and tau181 phosphorylated and non-phosphorylated forms in blood sample, is now available for research use only (ROU). The assay is expected to aid in screening for clinical studies, better understanding of disease biology, as well as investigational drug research. For more information visit www.C2N.com.
About Eisai
Eisai's corporate concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides." Under this Concept [also known as our human health care (hhc) Concept], we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology. In addition, our continued commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is demonstrated by our work on various activities together with global partners.
For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), us.eisai.com (for U.S. headquarters: Eisai Inc.) or www.eisai.eu (for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand headquarters: Eisai Europe Ltd.), and connect with us on Twitter (U.S. and global) and LinkedIn (for U.S. and EMEA).
References:
Alzheimer's Disease International. World Alzheimer Report 2021, Journey through the diagnosis of dementia.
The Milken Institute. Building Workforce Capacity to Improve Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia 2021.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
02-11-18-23-34
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Estimated jackpot: $120,000
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
02-11-18-23-34
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Sanitas, the pioneer and leader of biointelligent skincare, has formulated and launched its new vegan, micro-collagen™ products. Featuring Collagen + Elastin Recovery Mask and Collagen + Elastin Recovery Serum, this new collection cracks the collagen code and actually delivers collagen into the skin where it can create real, rapid and sustained skin change. They did so by blending their new micro-collagen ingredient technology with complementary proven ingredients the skin understands. Their new formulations contain two forms of vegan collagen, vegan elastin, eight different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and a unique colloidal gold delivery system bonded to vitamin C and peptides, marking a major advancement in the future of skincare.
"Because we have our own lab, we test hundreds of ingredients each year. Until now, we've never featured collagen in our products because the molecular weight was too large to penetrate the skin effectively. Not only that, all of the available forms were either bovine or marine derived, which doesn't align with our values," says Lisa Crary, Owner and CEO. "But last year, our R and D team discovered breakthrough forms of vegan collagen + elastin with a molecular weight that's 20 times smaller than forms traditionally available to us as manufacturers. These new ingredients actually penetrate the skin to help preserve and rebuild collagen. We quickly realized that this new technology is in a category all its own and decided now was the time to create some powerful new products."
Collagen + Elastin Recovery Serum
Made to be used on the face, neck and chest, Collagen + Elastin Recovery Serum blends vegan collagen and elastin with skin transforming ingredients that literally become one with the skin. This age-arrester doesn't just reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – it reduces their depth AND length and helps prevent the emergence of new ones. Gently exfoliative, it minimizes the appearance of pores and brightens dark spots, giving that much sought after glowy "glass skin." It also addresses laxity issues to firm and tighten sagging skin and helps neutralize oxidative stress caused by free radical damage – because less damage equals healthier skin. You'll see immediate results after your first use but it doesn't stop there: over time your skin will continue to improve with each application.
- Dermatologist approved
- Clinically tested for proven results
- Safe for sensitive skin
Collagen + Elastin Recovery Mask
It's an intensive overnight mask that combines the powerful properties of vegan, micro-collagen and elastin with a whole host of skin mimicking ingredients to reset your skin overnight. This "do it all" gel mask works by turning on collagen while you're sleeping, encouraging your skin to produce more. Lightweight yet nourishing, it triggers self hydration to deeply infuse moisture and bring new life to dry skin. It simultaneously strengthens a weakened skin surface to limit skin redness while lifting and firming sagging skin. Wrinkles are flash filled and with just one use, you'll wake up to smoother, dewier and bouncier skin. Used over time, your skin will continue to improve and develop more resistance to the signs of aging.
Used together, clinical studies show:
- Up to 49% improvement in texture
- Up to 72% improvement in crow's feet
- Up to 27% reduction in visible spots
- Up to 30% decrease in visible pores
- Up to 24% improvement in redness
Both products are available to purchase online at Sanitas-Skincare.com, with the Collagen + Elastin Recovery Mask retailing for $70.00 and the Collagen + Elastin Recovery Serum retailing for $120.00. They are also offering a mask + serum duo, retailing for $182.00.
For more information on Sanitas, please visit Sanitas-Skincare.com and follow on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @Sanitas Skincare.
About Sanitas Skincare
Sanitas Skincare is an independently owned, respected authority in the world of skincare. They set the standard for excellence with their eco-conscious team of clean beauty experts that researches, develops, formulates, and packages all their own products from start to finish. Known for formulating and manufacturing innovative, clean, results driven products that complement the skin's ability to self-repair, the Boulder, Colorado based company has decades of science-backed research, award-winning formulas, and bio-intelligent ingredients that generate rapid and long-term results. The brand brings forward-thinking innovation and unprecedented performance to clinical skincare through conscious environmental practices, uncompromised quality control and an overarching mission to insure the highest standards in all they do.
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“I love the Red Shed … We drink and then we eat.”
Those are words I wrote at 5 years old. In a kindergarten writing assignment about our favorite place, I brainstormed the most front-of-mind, blissful destination I could think of: I landed on the Red Shed.
Setting aside the comical Wisconsin-ness or plain absurdity of a 5-year-old writing a short story about a bar, a mother’s signature notarizing its completion or my kindergarten teacher not asking any further questions, Red Shed, for me, and for many families like mine, has been a generational affair. No matter how many years or how many miles away life takes you from the Red Shed, it always feels like home.
Beginning on Valentine’s Day 1969, Red Shed, and its unforgettable facade, has been a fixture on North Frances Street between University Avenue and State Street, serving as the main character or background actor for an incalculable number of University of Wisconsin and Madison moments and memories. From the emergence of Cat Stevens in the music world to the current era where Doja Cat is a household name, the Shed has stood the test of time.
That will all change now. In April, the owners of Wando’s announced that they had purchased the building that housed the Red Shed for 54 years. Now the Madison staple looks for a new home.
Andy Ward, 59, grew up in Madison in the 1970s and attended UW in the 1980s. He’s spent the last 30 years working for the University of Washington overseeing disaster recovery for its Information Technology department.
“I don't know why this news is bumming me out so much,” Ward says. “To be fair, I haven't gone there in a long time, and I'm sad I'm probably not going to see it one last time … Maybe it's the red front and the striped awning, and the Schooner equivalent on the top — it's the quintessential UW bar.”
At the time, Red Shed was known for its sponsorship of various slow-pitch softball teams, the consistent background hum of “Come On, Eileen” and five minutes of 5-cent beers.
“There's one thing about the Red Shed that sticks out the most with me — a thing that I often go to when trying to one-up friends about hometowns and crazy college days — the nickel taps,” says Ward. “There was nothing like the Red Shed on Fridays between 4:55 and 5:00 p.m. when customers quietly pushed their nickels across the bar and picked up a cold schooner of beer. The bartenders were a well-oiled machine, and the customers were calm and patient. No talk, no complaints, no fights. Just people working together for a common good.”
Cait McCrory, 25, is a graduate of UW and the University of Pennsylvania. She’s traveled the world, including time spent working in Sri Lanka as part of her studies at UW. Both of her parents also went to UW, completing their undergrad and law degrees in Madison.
“The Red Shed is a place to gather as you are, share a laugh with the bartender, play darts with strangers and force your friends to try a Nerds shot and a deadly long island [iced tea],” McCrory says. “It’s a staple of UW-Madison and at the heart of the city.”
The throughline between these two stories, spaced roughly 40 years apart, is the fact that two people, one young and one more seasoned, have been out in the world, experienced some of life’s most grand, most beautiful things, and still hold a warm place for a bar that isn’t grand or beautiful in the same ways.
The thought that a place whose red awning has been a fixture in so many lives over so many years will, at best, need a new home and, at worst, shutter for good is tough to stomach — like Red Shed’s infamous long islands.
Keaton Walkowski was born and raised in Madison, spending his formative years at Red Shed, one winter Friday evening at a time.
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Are inflation pressures easing? Jobs report may offer clues
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a year, the Federal Reserve’s inflation fighters have been tightening their grip on the American economy with nine straight interest rate hikes. A key goal has been to slow the sizzling pace of hiring to help cool price pressures.
So far, the job market has refused to crack.
Hiring was surprisingly robust in both January and February, confounding forecasters. The unemployment rate remains barely above half-century lows.
The latest economic signs, though, increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us. Employers are posting fewer job openings. More Americans are lining up for unemployment aid. Manufacturers are in retreat. America’s trade with the rest of the world is shrinking. And though restaurants, retailers and other services companies are still growing, they are doing so more slowly.
“The economic data seem to show the economy slowing down dramatically in the first quarter of 2023, bolstering the hopes of Fed officials that less demand will somehow bring inflation down,″ Christopher Rupkey, chief economist at the research firm FWDBONDS LLC, wrote this week.
On Friday morning, the government will reveal whether the recent signs of weakness have finally caused hiring managers to begin a retreat. The Labor Department is expected to report that employers added 240,000 jobs in March, according to a survey of economists by the data firm FactSet.
That would be down from 504,000 jobs in January and 311,000 in February. But it would probably still be too much for the Fed, which might conclude that the pace of hiring is still putting upward pressure on wages and prices and that further interest rates hikes are necessary.
For Fed officials, taming inflation is Job One. They were slow to respond after consumer prices started surging in the spring of 2021, concluding that it was only a temporary consequence of supply bottlenecks caused by the economy’s surprisingly explosive rebound from the pandemic recession.
Only in March 2022 did the Fed begin raising its benchmark rate from near zero. In the past year, though, it has raised rates more aggressively than it had since the 1980s to attack the worst inflation bout since then.
And as borrowing costs have risen, inflation has steadily eased. The latest year-over-year consumer inflation rate — 6% — is well below the 9.1% rate it reached last June. But it’s still considerably above the Fed’s 2% target.
Complicating matters is turmoil in the financial system. Two big American banks failed in March, and higher rates and tighter credit conditions could further destabilize banks and depress borrowing and spending by consumers and businesses.
The Fed is aiming to achieve a so-called soft landing — slowing growth just enough to tame inflation without causing the world’s biggest economy to tumble into recession. Most economists doubt it will work; they expect a recession later this year.
So far, the economy has proved resilient in the face of ever-higher borrowing costs. America’s gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — expanded at a healthy pace in second half of 2022. Yet recent data suggests that the economy is losing momentum.
On Monday, the Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, reported that U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in March for a fifth straight month. Two days later, the ISM said that growth in services, which accounts for the vast majority of U.S. employment, had slowed sharply last month.
On Wednesday, the Commerce Department reported that U.S. exports and imports both fell in February in another sign that the global economy is weakening.
The Labor Department on Thursday said it had adjusted the way it calculates how many Americans are filing for unemployment benefits. The tweak added nearly 100,000 claims to its figures for the past two weeks and might explain why heavy layoffs in the tech industry this year had yet to show up on the unemployment rolls.
The Labor Department also reported this week that employers posted 9.9 million job openings in February, the fewest since May 2021 but still far higher than anything seen before 2021.
In its quest for a soft landing, the Fed has expressed hope that employers would ease wage pressures by advertising fewer vacancies rather than by cutting many existing jobs. The Fed also hopes that more Americans will start looking for work, thereby adding to the supply of labor and reducing pressure on employers to raise wages.
The unemployment rate can tick up when more people look for jobs and can’t find them right away. That’s because only people who are actively looking for a job are counted as unemployed.
Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, said that “a rise in payrolls close to (200,000), a modest uptick in the unemployment rate — on a rise in the civilian labor force — and a deceleration in average hourly earnings would be a ‘Goldilocks’ scenario from the Fed’s perspective.”
It would indicate, Farooqi said, “that the threat from wages to inflation is diminishing.”
On the other hand, she said, a March hiring gain closer to 300,000 would suggest that the Fed needs to do more to fight inflation.
“We don’t really have an accurate way to assess how the labor market is going to evolve in response to tighter monetary policy,” Farooqi said. “We have been expecting a loosening in labor market conditions for some time. Maybe that is now imminent.”
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ATLANTA (AP) — Oprah Winfrey is again shining her star power on Democrat Stacey Abrams’s bid for governor in Georgia, as Abrams pursues a rematch against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp, who she narrowly lost to in 2018.
Winfrey appeared in a prerecorded chat with Abrams on a campaign website Thursday, saying she believes the candidate has a “calling to want people to be able to do better, to live better and to thrive in their lives.”
“I’m wishing that the people of Georgia come out and make that a reality for you and the state of Georgia,” Winfrey said.
The appearance comes during the first of three weeks of early voting in Georgia, as Democrats in particular seek to drive their voters to cast ballots early. More than 434,000 people had already voted as of Thursday morning.
Winfrey visited Georgia in November 2018 to campaign for Abrams in her previous unsuccessful bid, even knocking on some doors in suburban Atlanta. Since then, Abrams has vaulted to her own national fame as a voting rights activist and Democratic leader, earning millions from books and speeches.
Kemp has attacked Abrams as “Celebrity Stacey,” saying last month that Abrams is “running her campaign to cater to liberal elites” and not to Georgians. Kemp generally leads Abrams in polls.
“While Stacey Abrams continues to solicit the help of out-of-state billionaires,” said Kemp spokesperson Tate Mitchell, “Gov. Kemp will continue to talk to hardworking Georgians about his record of economic success and plan to build a safer, stronger Georgia.”
Abrams used the Thursday event to share her platform, which includes expanding Medicaid health insurance, raising teacher pay, improving affordable housing, and developing small businesses, especially ones owned by nonwhite residents.
“As the governor, my mission is to make sure that everyone can can do well that they have education, health care and housing and the ability to make a good living and take care of themselves,” Abrams said.
She also argued that people should vote for her as protection against U.S. Supreme Court decisions that might erode minority voting rights, protections for LGBTQ people, and safeguards against stolen presidential elections.
“And so if you want opportunity, freedom, and the ability to control your future, you need me as governor, because Brian Kemp’s proven he doesn’t care and he won’t help,” Abrams said.
“That is a lot on the line,” Winfrey said. “That’s enough to get rid of your lethargy and get you up and out.”
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- Oregon transit agency looks to WAVE for simpler, space-saving wireless depot charging.
- The four 125kW wireless systems will replace the need for any plug-in chargers in Josephine Community Transit's depot.
SALT LAKE CITY, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WAVE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) and developer of high-power, wireless inductive charging solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, today announced Josephine Community Transit (JCT) expanded its original order from a single charger to four 125kW depot chargers in Grants Pass, Oregon. In addition to installing WAVE's wireless charging system, Ideanomics Energy will manage all construction related to deploying the depot charging systems.
"Having run our electric buses with plug-in chargers for a few years now, we've experienced first-hand the challenges of managing cables," said Scott Chancey, Transit Manager of Josephine Community Transit. "Replacing plugs-ins with WAVE will allow us to expand our fleet within our existing space while bringing park-and-charge simplicity to our depot operations."
Transit agency space and labor constraints become more pronounced as they scale from small trial stages to operating an entire electric fleet. Plug-in charging infrastructure relies on extensive manual labor and occupies precious space in tight parking areas.
"Going electric within their existing depot space is one of the major challenges transit agencies face right now," said WAVE CEO Aaron Gillmore. "Flush to the ground and automated, our depot solution eliminates real estate and safety concerns that come with pedestals and cables. Josephine represents another step towards a much-needed simplification of charging infrastructure."
Expected to be operational by mid-2023, the four WAVE systems will power four Complete Coach Works (CCW) zero-emission propulsion system (ZEPS) buses, replacing the need for any plug-in chargers in the depot.
"The 125kW depot system is based on the proven 250kW opportunity charging systems installed at transit agencies across the U.S," said Mike Masquelier, WAVE's Chief Technology Officer. "Bus operators just park over the charging pad, and the system takes care of the rest. When the batteries reach the targeted charge level, the system powers down, and the bus is ready to go. This translates into operational efficiencies that simply aren't possible with plug-in systems."
Josephine Community Transit operates fixed and commuter routes in the city of Grants Pass, Oregon and across Rogue Valley. In 2019, JCT began its zero-emission journey by purchasing two remanufactured ZEPS buses from Complete Coach Works.
WAVE has long-standing operations with transit agencies like Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), Contra Costa County Transit Authority (CCCTA) in California, and Twin Transit in Washington. WAVE's wireless on-route charging helped AVTA become the first all-electric transit agency in North America, with 12 wireless charging systems installed over 100 square miles and delivering well over 4GWh to date, the largest deployment of its kind in the U.S. More recently, WAVE implemented a new wireless charging installation at Universal Studios Hollywood, powering the new electric trams for the world-famous Studio Tours.
About WAVE, Inc.
With a global-leading number of high-power, rigorously proven inductive charging systems deployed, WAVE enables commercial fleet operators with a faster, easier way to extend the range of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles. Founded in 2011, with systems ranging from 125kW to 500kW, WAVE makes tomorrow's EV charging technology available today. Learn more at www.waveipt.com.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A standoff between a powerful gang federation and Haiti’s government is testing how much power both sides wield and threatens to further derail a paralyzed country where millions of people are struggling to find fuel and water.
A former police officer who leads a gang alliance known as “G9 and Family” has proposed his own plan for Haiti's future — even seeking seats in the Cabinet — while demanding that the administration of Prime Minister Ariel Henry grant amnesty and void arrest warrants against the group's members, a demand that so far has gone unanswered.
In mid-September, the gang surrounded a key fuel terminal to demand Henry's resignation and to protest a spike in petroleum prices after the prime minister announced that his administration could no longer afford to subsidize fuel.
That move, coupled with thousands of protesters who have blocked streets in the capital of Port-au-Prince and other major cities, has caused major shortages, forcing hospitals to cut back on services, gas stations to close and banks and grocery stores to restrict hours.
In a recent video posted on Facebook, G9 and Family leader Jimmy Cherizier, who goes by the nickname “Barbecue,” read a proposed plan to stabilize Haiti that includes the creation of a “Council of Sages” with one representative from each of Haiti’s 10 departments.
The gang also is demanding positions in Henry’s Cabinet, according to the director of Haiti’s National Disarmament, Dismantling and Reintegration Commission, speaking to radio station Magik 9 on Thursday.
“It’s a symptom of their power, but also a symptom that they may fear what is coming,” Robert Fatton, a Haitian politics expert at the University of Virginia, said of the gang’s demands.
Henry and 18 members of his Cabinet appealed nearly a week ago for the deployment of foreign troops to quell violence and end the fuel blockade, a proposal that has yet to be formally discussed by the United Nations Security Council, which meets on Monday.
The gang, which has overpowered an understaffed and under-resourced police department, is likely wary of the potential deployment of specialized armed troops, Fatton said.
“They are trying to get the best deal they can get while to some extent they have the upper hand,” he said.
Gang demands are nothing new in Haiti, and they have grown more powerful since the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
But such threats were quickly quelled in the past with the help of U.N. peacekeeping forces, Fatton said.
In the aftermath of a rebellion that ousted former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, then-President Réné Préval ordered gangs to lay down their weapons. He did it peacefully at first, but upon receiving no results, he threatened them.
“They were told, ‘You either disarm, or you’re going to be dead,’” Fatton said. “Some gangs accepted the solution, and others were destroyed.”
He said special forces used drones and invaded slums, which gangs have long controlled.
But gangs have played major political roles before: The leader of one gang helped launch the revolt that removed Aristide, who refused to resign before the end of his term in 2006. That leader, Butteur Metayer, had been an Aristide supporter, but turned against him after his brother, also a gang leader, was killed in 2003.
Fatton said that while the demand to give Cherizier’s gang federation Cabinet positions is “a crazy proposition,” he added that an amnesty involving giving up weapons might be a solution.
“The government saves face, the gangs say, ‘We’ve achieved what we’ve wanted,’ and there’s a compromise,” he said.
But the demand to void arrest warrants would likely be rejected by the government, which has long sought to arrest Cherizier on charges including orchestrating one of the country’s worse massacres, in which dozens of men, women and children were slain.
Haitian officials have warned the international community that the situation is dire, noting that a recent cholera outbreak could also worsen due to the limited availability of water and other basic supplies.
On Friday, UNICEF warned that nearly 100,000 children younger than 5 are already suffering from severe acute malnutrition and are vulnerable to cholera: “The crisis in Haiti is increasingly a children’s crisis.”
It is also becoming a crisis for women. The United Nations Population Fund said Friday that 30,000 pregnant women are at risk because roughly three-fourths of Haiti's hospitals are unable to provide services due to a lack of fuel.
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Tools for the Trades™ brings local high school students to pits for hands on experience working in the trades
NEW SMYRNA, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever, Sons of Speed® will be broadcast on Next Level Sports & Entertainment available on multiple cable and streaming platforms around the globe and live-streamed on YouTube, bringing all the excitement of the classic motorcycle racing series to fans who can't make it to the track.
With color commentary from NASCAR's Kyle Petty, viewers will be fully immersed in the races from the comfort of their homes. The races are possible thanks to presenting sponsor Northern Tool + Equipment and live stream sponsors Twin Power, Mercer and Holland Transfer Co. Races begin at noon EST on Saturday, March 4.
During Daytona Bike Week, Sons of Speed centers around racers competing on vintage motorcycles racing on a steeply banked track hitting speeds up to 80 mph. The race takes inspiration from the early 20th century board track racing that showcases pre-1950 V-twin motorcycles. The Sons of Speed race was created to showcase vintage motorcycles and expose the next generation to the history and excitement of motorcycle racing.
Additionally, Northern Tool + Equipment will welcome three students from Deltona's Pine Ridge High to New Smyrna Speedway on Friday, March 3. They will meet Sons of Speed participating racers and work on vintage motorcycles together as part of Northern Tool + Equipment's Tools for the Trades™ program.
Tools for the Trades was created to help address the skilled trades labor gap by providing schools, students, and instructors with the proper equipment for teaching the trades to the next generation. The students selected are seniors currently enrolled in classes providing the skills needed to pursue a career in the trades. Northern Tool + Equipment will also donate tools and equipment to their school's CTE program.
"As a company dedicated to supporting skilled solvers and serious DIY-ers, our partnership with Sons of Speed was natural," said Suresh Krishna, president & CEO of Northern Tool + Equipment. "Welcoming the students from Pine Ridge High to the racetrack highlights the amazing variety of professional opportunities out there for skilled trades, including welders and fabricators."
For more information, please contact Holly Steffl at northerntool@media-minefield.com.
About Northern Tool + Equipment:
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family-owned company serving both DIYers and trades professionals tackling the tough projects. A leading supplier of high-quality tools and equipment for 40 years, they have 130 U.S. retail locations and provide a deep selection of more than 110,000 products online. With a passion for both giving back and helping to fill the trades labor shortage, the company's Tools for the Trades™ program donates high-quality tools directly into school classrooms, helping teachers show students the value of working in the trades. Learn more about Northern Tool + Equipment at www.NorthernTool.com and stay connected to Northern Tool through social media: Facebook (@northerntool), Instagram (@northern_tool), TikTok (@northerntool), Twitter (@northerntool), YouTube, Pinterest
About Twin Power:
Since 1982, Twin Power has been designing and producing high quality parts and accessories for the American V-Twin enthusiast. Driven by the same passion that fuels the American V-Twin scene, Twin Power is relentless in its pursuit of quality, functionality, and value. The Twin Power line now covers everything from yesterday's old school to tomorrow's classics. From pistons for Ironhead Sportsters to high-tech lithium-ion batteries, we have more performance parts for more applications than ever, tested in independent testing labs to ensure that they fit and work like they should. Through it all, our philosophy has remained true: Twin Power is a brand by bikers, for bikers. If we won't run it on our own rides, we won't sell it to you. More information can be found at twinpower-usa.com. #FITSLIKEITSHOULD Tag your Twins. Share the love.
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Founded in 1977, Mercer Transportation has grown from one truck to one of the largest and most recognized fleets in North America. Over the decades, we've earned the respect of contractors and customers through service and safe practices. As an irregular route carrier, we have expanded our capabilities from our roots as a flatbed carrier, to OD loads and cross-border shipments and now to a large dry van carrier. All the while, we have remained flexible to meet the needs of our customers and our owner-operators. Follow us on social: #mercertransportation, #mercertown and #mercerpride
About Holland Transfer Co:
Founded in 1907, Holland Transfer company started out with a team of horses and a drayage wagon. In their early days, Holland Transfer Co got its start hauling coal, wood, cotton, and other general commodities. Holland Transfer Co grew rapidly and soon expanded services by the addition of the first available trucks in 1915. Today, under Harvey Holdings Inc., serving domestic and global customers as a full circle 4PL, Holland Transfer/Holland Transportation Management Services has 100+ trucks on the road, and over 200,000 square feet of warehouse and distribution center space located in North Carolina. Holland Transfer Co is dedicated to optimizing their customers supply chain. Learn more about Holland Transfer Co. and the Harvey Holdings, Inc. companies at www.HarveyHoldings.com and stay connected through social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/harveyholdings, Twitter: https://twitter.com/harveyholdings
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PARIS, France — French people hoping to preserve their retirement benefits took to the streets in a nationwide protest on Wednesday as a committee of lawmakers meeting behind closed doors validated the wording of President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension plan.
Macron had the means on the joint Senate and National Assembly committee to advance his plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, but it remains to be seen whether it can command a parliamentary majority. If not, Macron would have to impose the unpopular changes unilaterally.
Unions are hoping some 200 protests across the country will demonstrate the political consequences to the change, which Macron has promoted as central to his vision for making the French economy more competitive.
Economic challenges have prompted widespread unrest across Western Europe. In Britain on Wednesday, teachers, junior doctors and public transport staff were striking for higher wages to match rising prices. And Spain's left-wing government joined with labor unions to announce a “historic” deal to save its pension system by raising social security costs for higher wage earners.
Spain's solution is exactly what French unions would like, but Macron has refused to raise taxes, saying it would make the country’s economy less competitive. Something must be done, the president has argued, with France’s retired population expected to increase from 16 to 21 million people by 2050.
Loud music and huge union balloons kicked off the Paris demonstration, near Napoleon’s tomb at the gold-dome Invalides. An array of banners set the tone: “They say capitalism. We say fight,” read one. Others said “Paris enraged,” or “If rights aren’t defended, they’ll be trampled.”
“If we don’t speak up now then all our rights that the French have fought for will be lost.” said Nicolas Durand, a 33-year-old actor. “Macron is out of touch, and in bed with the rich. It’s easy for the people in government to say work harder, but their lives have been easy.”
A sanitation workers' strike in its 10th day has left Paris awash in piles of rancid rubbish, which police ordered cleared out along the march route after troublemakers used garbage to start fires or throw trash at police in recent demonstrations.
Marchers accompanied by a heavy security force moved through the Left Bank along unencumbered streets. One group of black-clad troublemakers formed and attacked a small business, police said, adding that nine people had been detained three hours after the start of the march.
Security forces countered violence with charges and tear gas in several other cities, including Rennes and Nantes in eastern France and Lyon in the southeast, according to French media.
The committee of seven senators and seven National Assembly lawmakers reached an accord on the final text of the bill Wednesday afternoon. The Senate, whose conservative majority favors raising the retirement age, is expected to approve it as early as Thursday.
The situation at the National Assembly is much more complicated.
Macron’s centrist alliance lost its majority in legislative elections last year, forcing the government to count on conservatives' votes to pass the bill. Leftists and far-right lawmakers are strongly opposed.
The leader of the Assembly's conservative Republicans, Eric Ciotti, told the Journal du Dimanche newspaper that “the highest interest of the nation ... commands us to vote for the reform.” But his side is divided and some are planning to vote against or abstain, making the outcome unpredictable.
With no guarantee of a majority, Macron's government is facing a dilemma: A vote Thursday afternoon in the National Assembly would give more legitimacy to the bill if adopted, but there's a risk it would be rejected. Macron could instead force the bill through parliament without a vote, risking immediate criticism from the political opposition and unions about the lack of democratic debate.
French government spokesperson Olivier Véran said Wednesday that the bill will continue its way through the legislative process, respecting “all the rules that are provided by our Constitution.”
Véran spoke after a weekly Cabinet meeting during which the government did not discuss whether to use its special constitutional power.
Republicans party lawmaker Aurelien Pradié — who opposes the reforms — said Wednesday that if this special power were used he would challenge its democratic legitimacy by going to the constitutional council, a higher French legal body.
Train drivers, school teachers, dock workers, oil refinery workers and others joined garbage collectors in walking off their jobs on Wednesday, maneuvering past thousands of tons of garbage piling up on the sidewalks of Paris and other French cities.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin asked Paris City Hall to force some of the garbage workers to return to work, calling it a public health issue.
The Paris mayor, Socialist Anne Hidalgo, said she supports the strike. Government spokesperson Véran warned that if she doesn't comply, the Interior Ministry is ready to act instead.
Public transport, meanwhile has been disrupted by the strikes: About 40% of high-speed trains and half the regional trains have been canceled. The Paris Metro has slowed, and France's aviation authority warned of delays, saying 20% of the flights at Paris-Orly airport have been canceled.
“It will be those who work the hardest who will get a bad deal. It’s always like that," said Magali Brutel, a 41-year-old nurse. "Very rich people could pay more in taxes — that’s a good solution to pay for an aging population. Why are we effectively taxing the oldest and the poorest?”
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Latest promotion continues to broaden firm's existing leadership pipeline
HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Baker, CEO/President, of JD Martin is pleased to announce Jamie Liebl has been promoted to Vice President of Industrial Sales effective immediately.
"Jamie is well-known as a disciplined sales strategist" said Jeff Anderson, EVP of Industrial Sales. "His tremendous background with Thomas & Betts in the North Texas market provides strong linkage to our channel partners and customers. Jamie's leadership has been witnessed in both the development of our sales team's performance as well as our ability to rapidly grow in the markets that we serve. Our business continues to rely on Jamie for strategy and execution," Anderson adds.
"I'm honored and appreciate the opportunity to continue to develop my career at JD Martin." Liebl added, "My passion is coaching high-performing teams. I work with an extraordinarily loyal group of industry professionals — and I genuinely enjoy meeting the challenges we face as much as the opportunities."
Liebl is a seasoned sales manager and strategic leader with more than thirty years of electrical industry experience. He joined the JD Martin team in 2017 and his professional background includes previous roles at Crawford Electric and Rexel in addition to a 15-year tenure, as a Field Sales Manager, with Thomas & Betts.
Liebl earned a B.S. in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University.
ABOUT JD MARTIN:
JD Martin Company is an electrical manufacturers' representative agency that sells and markets premier lines of electrical products to OEM and MRO contractors, and end-user markets through wholesale distribution. For more than 68 years, we have supported industries such as oil & gas, mining, steel, waste water treatment, wind power generation and commercial construction. We offer impactful solutions and sell electrical products, through qualified electrical distributor channels, in over 16 states in territories that include Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, The Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. To learn more about JD Martin click here.
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The Food and Drug Administration moved this week to make hearing aids available without a prescription or medical exam, opening new opportunities for the vast majority of the 40 million Americans who, according to the government, experience hearing loss. Some over-the-counter hearing aids could be available as soon as mid-October, and the options are likely to increase rapidly.
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'I love you so much': John Travolta pays tribute to Olivia Newton-John
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Olivia. Newton John shot to stardom opposite John Travolta and the musical blockbuster grease. It was 1978. She was 29 years old, but played an innocent teen in love with *** boy from the other side of the tracks. Newton John 1st 1 over devoted fans as an award winning singer in the early 70s, Let me Be there, earned her *** Grammy award for Best country female vocal performance and her 1974 chart topping hit. I honestly love You, won the Grammy for record of the year. Honestly. Over the course of her career, Newton john sold more than 100 million albums, scored multiple number one hits, including magic from her box office dud Xanadu and one that showcased her sexier side. Born in England, Newton John moved to Australia at the age of five. By the time she was *** teenager, she was already performing on Australian TV shows like Bandstand. In addition to her singing Newton John was well known as *** tireless advocate for breast cancer research in early detection. She was diagnosed with the disease in 1992 and her successful treatment inspired her to help others. I'm really thrilled that now I can give back in some way and try and help other women who are going through that experience because it's *** very difficult thing to go through alone. The Australian sea faced another crisis in 2005 when her boyfriend, Patrick McDermott went missing during *** fishing trip off the California coast. He was never found the pain will always be there. I'll always miss him. I love him and miss him. But you know, I can't do anything about it. We don't know what happened and I don't know if I ever will know what happened, but I've tried to go forward and do something positive with it by creating music for myself and hopefully for others. And she never stopped creating music performing into her sixties. During *** three year residency at Las Vegas flamingo Casino Newton, John's breast cancer returned in 2013. In 2017, she was diagnosed with spine cancer despite life's challenges. She always remained grateful. I don't think I'd change anything because I've had such an amazingly interesting life and done so many things and never planned on any of them really, except singing. Because that's all I could do.
Olivia. Newton John shot to stardom opposite John Travolta and the musical blockbuster grease. It was 1978. She was 29 years old, but played an innocent teen in love with *** boy from the other side of the tracks. Newton John 1st 1 over devoted fans as an award winning singer in the early 70s, Let me Be there, earned her *** Grammy award for Best country female vocal performance and her 1974 chart topping hit. I honestly love You, won the Grammy for record of the year. Honestly. Over the course of her career, Newton john sold more than 100 million albums, scored multiple number one hits, including magic from her box office dud Xanadu and one that showcased her sexier side. Born in England, Newton John moved to Australia at the age of five. By the time she was *** teenager, she was already performing on Australian TV shows like Bandstand. In addition to her singing Newton John was well known as *** tireless advocate for breast cancer research in early detection. She was diagnosed with the disease in 1992 and her successful treatment inspired her to help others. I'm really thrilled that now I can give back in some way and try and help other women who are going through that experience because it's *** very difficult thing to go through alone. The Australian sea faced another crisis in 2005 when her boyfriend, Patrick McDermott went missing during *** fishing trip off the California coast. He was never found the pain will always be there. I'll always miss him. I love him and miss him. But you know, I can't do anything about it. We don't know what happened and I don't know if I ever will know what happened, but I've tried to go forward and do something positive with it by creating music for myself and hopefully for others. And she never stopped creating music performing into her sixties. During *** three year residency at Las Vegas flamingo Casino Newton, John's breast cancer returned in 2013. In 2017, she was diagnosed with spine cancer despite life's challenges. She always remained grateful. I don't think I'd change anything because I've had such an amazingly interesting life and done so many things and never planned on any of them really, except singing. Because that's all I could do.
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'I love you so much': John Travolta pays tribute to Olivia Newton-John
Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the hit movie musical "Grease," has posted a statement in tribute to the late singer."My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better," the actor wrote on Instagram. "Your impact was incredible. I love you so much."Newton-John and Travolta gained international fame in 1978 when they starred as bad boy Danny and sweet Sandy in the movie musical "Grease."Just a few years ago, the pair revisited their roles for one special night in West Palm Beach, Florida when they attended a sing-along of the movie and a Q&A session at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre.Newton-John wore her signature yellow skirt and matching cardigan, complete with the white button-up. Travolta wore a classic leather jacket, with his hair slicked back.It was the first time the two had been in costume since they first made the movie more than 40 years ago, Newton-John wrote on Instagram at the time.In his tribute, Travolta added, "We will see you down the road and we will all be together again."He signed it: "Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John."
Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the hit movie musical "Grease," has posted a statement in tribute to the late singer.
"My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better," the actor wrote on Instagram. "Your impact was incredible. I love you so much."
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Newton-John and Travolta gained international fame in 1978 when they starred as bad boy Danny and sweet Sandy in the movie musical "Grease."
Just a few years ago, the pair revisited their roles for one special night in West Palm Beach, Florida when they attended a sing-along of the movie and a Q&A session at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre.
Newton-John wore her signature yellow skirt and matching cardigan, complete with the white button-up. Travolta wore a classic leather jacket, with his hair slicked back.
It was the first time the two had been in costume since they first made the movie more than 40 years ago, Newton-John wrote on Instagram at the time.
In his tribute, Travolta added, "We will see you down the road and we will all be together again."
He signed it: "Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John."
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy," the "Company" or "we"), a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced that it has published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.
The 2021 ESG report particularly highlights the Company's efforts with respect to corporate governance, innovation and R&D, employee rights protection, environmental sustainability and emission control, as well as social responsibility.
To view the report in full, please visit the Company's investor relations website at: http://ir.xjdqsolar.com/index.php?s=/Index/annual
About Daqo New Energy Corp.
Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo" or the "Company") is a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry. Founded in 2007, the Company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufactures, who further process the polysilicon into ingots, wafers, cells and modules for solar power solutions. The Company has a total polysilicon nameplate capacity of 105,000 metric tons and is one of the world's lowest cost producers of high-purity polysilicon.
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Denver’s Nikola Jokic adds missing piece to impressive resume with NBA title
DENVER (AP) — There are no more holes in Nikola Jokic’s impressive resume.
Denver’s do-it-all center commandeered these playoffs, smashing a 56-year-old playoff record with 10 triple-doubles, and he completed a transcendent two-month stretch by leading the Nuggets past the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday night in a hard-fought Game 5 to secure the old ABA franchise’s first basketball championship.
Jokic had 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists in the clincher that came 55 years, seven months and 28 days after the Nuggets won the first game in franchise history. Denver struggled shooting the ball against the pesky Heat, missing 23 of 28 shots from 3-point range and 10 of 23 free throws.
“It was ugly and we couldn’t make shots. But at the end we figured it out,” Jokic said after hugging all of his jubilant teammates and coaches and almost all of his dejected opponents. “I am just happy we won the game.”
The stoic Jokic finally let loose when he greeted his two older brothers, Nemanja and Strahinja, and his wife and toddler daughter in the stands.
Jokic acquiesced the Michael Jordan Trophy to Joel Embiid as the league’s MVP this season despite being even more dominant than he was in the two previous seasons when he easily won the award.
He instead walked away with the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy after becoming the first player in league history to lead the playoffs in total points, rebounds and assists.
Jokic smiled sheepishly as he held the MVP trophy in his right hand and daughter Ognjena in the other as confetti danced around him.
Throughout the playoffs, Jokic dominated opponents with his array of finger-roll finishes, pull-up jump shots, long-range buzzer-beaters, amazing assists and rebounding prowess at both baskets.
When he wasn’t on the court, he was his teammates’ biggest supporter, jumping in jubilation as they kept the Heat at bay when he was in foul trouble in Game 4. On Monday night, he let his emotions show during a third-quarter timeout when he got on his teammates for lapses that led to a 64-60 deficit.
Jokic teamed with Jamal Murray to set the new pick-and-roll standard this season, Murray’s first since tearing an ACL in 2021. They produced the first dual triple-double in NBA history in Game 3 and accomplished something Karl Malone and John Stockton never did in hoisting the gold ball in the finals.
Jokic has been recognized in basketball circles as the game’s most versatile center for several years, but it took Denver’s championship run to cement his standing as basketball royalty — and introduce himself to much of the nation.
Coach Michael Malone played the disrespect card earlier in the playoffs, while understanding his team needed to do more than dominate the regular season. Denver was on a mission, led by Jokic.
Denver’s big man always shrugged his broad shoulders, even less bothered by criticism than the lack of laurels. So doggedly determined to win a title and with the No. 1 seed in the West secured, Jokic sat out several games toward the end of the regular season to get his body right for the playoffs.
That all but sealed his exclusion to the club of players who’ve won three consecutive NBA MVP awards, one that includes just Russell, Larry Bird and Wilt Chamberlain — who set the standard with seven triple-doubles in 1967, a record that stood until this year.
But sitting out to rehab his sore calf apparently did wonders for Jokic and the Nuggets in the playoffs.
Asked how he felt to finally be a champion, Jokic said, “It’s good. It’s good. The job is done. We can go home now.”
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2023 Fast Company Most Innovative Company will partner with clients on emerging tech including AI, NFTs, Web3, and pioneer breakthrough platforms and content
NEW YORK and PORTLAND, Ore., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Instrument – a multidisciplinary creative company that redefines brands and experiences – today announced the launch of two new core service offerings: content innovation and experience innovation, led by Paul Welch and Mike Creighton, executive directors at Instrument, respectively. These units will work with existing and prospective clients to unleash innovation at scale across partners' content, digital experiences, and technology infrastructure.
The newly launched disciplines fuse full-funnel brand marketing strategy with the cutting edge of technology and content innovation:
Experience Innovation, led by Mike Creighton, Executive Director at Instrument, works to weave emerging technologies through all of Instrument's offerings, helping its partners across every sector avoid riding hype cycles on emerging technology and effectively experiment with trends like artificial intelligence (AI), web3, the metaverse, gaming, and XR to find the innovation that sustains long term growth. Learn how Instrument's experience innovation disciplines is helping clients responsibly integrate generative AI here.
"Brands are ecosystems which interact with people millions of times every day: emerging technology reveals new opportunities for brands to engage with consumers by creating new experiences on nascent channels, media, and capabilities," said Mike Creighton. "AI, web3, the metaverse, gaming, XR — they all represent potential opportunities. To navigate them and find what's right for our clients, we avoid riding hype cycles. We make certain that "yes" is the answer to these three questions: Is it appropriate for the brand? Does it provide value to the consumer? Is it a growth opportunity for the company? It's about going beyond what's working now and always considering what's coming next."
Content Innovation, led by Paul Welch, Executive Director at Instrument, develops new methods and tactics to produce authentic stories across all platforms. That involves making content that sometimes looks different than a traditional production or maximizing every shoot to capture content at that can be leveraged across multiple brand touchpoints, as seen in the work Instrument conducted for Nike to create a five-episode series, "Ultra Sound," to serve Black mothers on the ultramarathon that is pregnancy. View that work here.
"At Instrument, we always try to be one step ahead, and what we're launching now is something we've prototyped and tested for quite a while: a content production agency that's born out of digital behaviors," said Paul Welch. "Brands have a massive ecosystem to fill at a speed that's difficult to sustain, but their teams and budgets are often still operating in a traditional commercial model. We are the solution to this."
Instrument's new service offerings interact with and complement its four award-winning centers of excellence: Creative, Production, Technology and Strategy. In 2023, Fast Company crowned the agency one of the world's Most Innovative Companies in The World for its work on behalf of the Eames Institute and BankBlackUSA, and in 2022 it was honored across three categories in Fast Company's Innovation by Design awards. To learn more about Instrument's capabilities, visit https://www.instrument.com/services/
About Instrument
Instrument is a multidisciplinary creative company that redefines brands and experiences, with offices in Portland, Oregon, Brooklyn, New York, and Los Angeles, California. We are a dynamic group of creative technologists and storytellers that use the power of design and technology to co-create groundbreaking work with our clients. We connect brands like never before—helping organizations reimagine the most valuable pieces of their digital ecosystem. With deep talent in the areas of Strategy, Design, Development and Content Creation, we build modern experiences for ambitious brands.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mo'Nique and Netflix reportedly have settled her lawsuit that accused the streaming service of racial and sexual discrimination for allegedly making her a lowball offer for a proposed comedy special.
The matter has been “amicably resolved,” Michael Parks, an attorney representing Mo'Nique in the suit, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The terms of the settlement between the streaming giant and the comedian and Oscar-winning actor weren’t disclosed Wednesday, when they jointly filed in a Los Angeles federal court for the case’s dismissal.
Netflix didn't respond to a request for comment, and the law firm representing the company in the suit declined comment.
Mo'Nique's lawsuit said Netflix officials warmly praised her work before they offered her $500,000 in early 2018 for a comedy special and refused to negotiate further. Her suit said that reflected a company tendency to underpay Black women.
In contrast, the suit claimed, Netflix was willing to negotiate with other comics and made deals reportedly worth tens of millions of dollars for comedy specials from Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais.
Netflix denied the main allegations of the suit, filed in November 2019, in a statement made at the time.
“We care deeply about inclusion, equity, and diversity and take any accusations of discrimination very seriously,” Netflix said then. “We believe our opening offer to Mo’Nique was fair - which is why we will be fighting this lawsuit.”
The suit alleged that Netflix violated California’s fair employment and civil rights laws and is representative of the major pay inequity in all employment for Black women.
“I had a choice to make,” Mo'Nique said in a post on her Instagram account after the filing. “I could accept what I felt was pay discrimination or I could stand up for those who came before me and those who will come after me. I chose to stand up.”
Mo'Nique, whose birth name is Monique Angela Hicks, first gained fame as one of stand-up’s Queens of Comedy and starred in the UPN series “The Parkers.” She won an Academy Award for best supporting actress for the 2009 film “Precious.”
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NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Cameron Tringale finally saw The Renaissance Club in windy weather and held his own Friday to stay three shots ahead in the Scottish Open as he tries to win for the first time in his 13th year on the PGA Tour.
Tringale stayed on track after making four straight bogeys around the turn and finished with three pars for a 2-over 72. He had a three-shot lead over Gary Woodland (72) and Doug Ghim, whose 69 raised hopes he could earn one of three spots available for the British Open.
The Scottish Open is the first time the PGA Tour is co-sanctioning a European tour event, and it led to the strongest field in tournament history, featuring 14 of the top 15 players in the world ranking. Tringale won’t have to contend with half of them.
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player, was among seven of those players who can get an early start on the Old Course at St. Andrews. They all missed the cut.
Most of them got caught on the bad end of the draw. There was only a wee breeze Thursday morning when Tringale opened with a 61 and Woodland shot 64. By the afternoon, the wind was gusting to 30 mph, and the difference was just over three shots.
Friday gave a steady dose of strong wind, typical for these parts and still playable considering the design of the links-like course that allows for the ball to be played along the ground.
Scheffler (72) was on the good side of the draw and got a taste of quirky bounces, finding pot bunkers and other trouble that kept him from making up ground. PGA champion Justin Thomas had a 77 and missed the cut by seven shots. He got the bad end of the draw.
Xander Schauffele and U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick also got the bad end but made it through just fine. Schauffele started his day with a big wind at his back, 225 yards to the pin and an 8-iron in his hand. He was trying to figure out how short to land it, and he judged it well. It rolled out to 15 feet for an eagle, and while the round wasn’t flawless, his 65 was the best of the day.
Coming off a win at the Travelers Championship, the Olympic golf medalist was in a tie for fourth, three shots behind.
Fitzpatrick was even stronger. He was 6 under for the day without a bogey on his card until dropping shots on each of the last two holes. His 66 also left him three back.
The difference in rounds?
“Massive,” Fitzpatrick said, knowing full well the scoring average for the Thursday afternoon wave was 3.2 strokes higher. “That’s obviously a large amount and to be honest, I feel like the wind sort of got calm as we started this morning. I think it’s safe to say we got the worst half of the draw.”
Also three shots behind were Kurt Kitayama (71) and Jordan Smith, whose 69 featured an ace that made him and his caddie happy. Smith hit 6-iron from 186 yards that rolled into the cup on the par-3 17th. Title sponsor Genesis awarded him an electrified GV70 SUV, while caddie Sam Matton received an all-electric GV60.
The only problem is figuring how to get them home because both have cars this week. That was the least of their worries. Still to come is a weekend of more wind and a dozen players separated by five shots.
Tringale took advantage of downwind holes for birdies, and then started giving them back starting on the par-5 16th through the first hole. He had to make a 5-foot par putt on No. 2 to end the nasty streak and held on from there. The wind’s effect was just as difficult on the greens as from the tees or fairways.
“It’s so tough to judge how much the wind is going to hurt, and then you get a putt that’s where the wind is going sideways,” Tringale said. “It might be a ball, two, a cup, even as close as 7, 8 feet. It’s really tricky.”
Woodland referred to it as a mental grind, especially as the temperatures dropped late in the day. Even so, he is excited to be within range of the lead and playing well, which he attributes to putting swing coach Butch Harmon back on the payroll.
Harmon is retired from full-time work, which involves traveling, and Woodland was bouncing around to various instructors. He finally had enough and went out to Las Vegas after the Memorial. He saw differences in his swing now from when he won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach three years ago, and the words from Harmon were both valuable and unprintable.
“I needed it,” Woodland said. “He gets me in the right frame of mind.”
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LILYSILK, the world's leading silk brand with a mission to inspire people to live better, sustainable lives, announced a special partnership on March 31 with One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization that makes it easy for anyone to help the environment by planting trees where they are most needed. From April 1-30, 2023, one tree will be planted for every online order placed on LILYSILK's website, bolstering LILYSILK's strong commitment to global reforestation.
LILYSILK firmly believes that zero waste makes a difference and sustainability is at the core of LILYSILK's vision and goals. Through actions such as a partnership with the TerraCycle Recycling Program that sees all non-donatable LILYSILK textiles including bedding, apparel, and sleepwear made from silk and cashmere recycled for free, the launch of LILYSILK's Zero Waste Movement, and a recent upgrade to recycling and degradable compostable bags to reduce waste, the global silk icon is blazing a trail regarding zero waste and sustainable practices.
David Wang, CEO of LILYSILK said, "Sustainability and environmental protection remain at a high priority for us for a long time, so planting trees nourishes not only us but the whole planet. We are honored to work with One Tree Planted on such a powerful project and we are extremely proud of the environmental impact that we can make hand in hand with our customers."
"We are excited to be working with LILYSILK, and all the great work we will be able to do as a result of this partnership," said Ashley Lamontagne, Forest Campaign Manager of One Tree Planted. "The trees we plant together will have positive impacts on nature, biodiversity, and people for years to come."
About LILYSILK
LILYSILK is one of the world's leading silk brands with a mission to inspire people to live a better life and more sustainable lifestyle. Our care for one another and the planet is what drives us. Not all silk is created equal: we craft our products from the finest natural fibers, are committed to zero waste, and delivering exceptional service. We want to bring you ultimate comfort in every passing moment, every day and forevermore. It is our goal to make you live spectacularly and make the planet a better place.
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OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — For nearly a week, a Connecticut community has been searching for a couple’s cat after an explosion destroyed their home. “Lucky” for them, the cat miraculously made escaped harm and was found.
The explosion happened on June 28 in Old Saybrook, a coastal town roughly 30 miles east of New Haven. It shook the neighborhood and completely destroyed a portion of the home, lifting off of its foundation and dropping it into the basement, according to Old Saybrook Fire Marshal Peter Terenzi.
June 28 also marked the 65th wedding anniversary of the couple that owns the home, neighbors told Nexstar’s WTNH.
The man, who was home alone at the time doing dishes, was rescued by a neighbor. His wife is currently in a nursing home. Authorities say the man required an overnight stay at the hospital but was then released.
Unfortunately, the couple’s cat was nowhere to be found after the explosion and subsequent fire. The community had been rallying together to find Lucky, a black-and-white cat beloved by his owners.
On Tuesday, nearly a week after the harrowing incident, Lucky was found at Pieper Veterinary in Essex, roughly six miles away.
The vet said Lucky was indeed lucky; he escaped the disaster with only a few singed whiskers and was checked for smoke inhalation.
“This little cat is certainly living up to his name!” Pieper Veterinary said. “We’re so relieved that Lucky is healthy and back with his loving family.”
While an investigation is still underway, Terenzi noted there was a propane line from an underground tank in the basement. Water was preventing authorities from getting into the lower level of the home to evaluate the line.
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McDonald’s will start reopening some of its restaurants in Ukraine in the coming months, a symbol of the war-torn country’s return to some sense of normalcy and a show of support after the American fast-food chain pulled out of Russia.
The burger giant closed its Ukrainian restaurants after Russia’s invasion nearly six months ago but has continued to pay more than 10,000 McDonald’s employees in the country.
McDonald’s said Thursday that it will begin gradually reopening some restaurants in the capital, Kyiv, and western Ukraine, where other companies are doing business away from the fighting. Western businesses like Nike, KFC and Spanish clothing retailer Mango are open in Kyiv.
“We’ve spoken extensively to our employees who have expressed a strong desire to return to work and see our restaurants in Ukraine reopen,” Paul Pomroy, corporate senior vice president of international operated markets, said in a message to employees. “In recent months, the belief that this would support a small but important sense of normalcy has grown stronger.”
The Ukrainian economy has been severely damaged by the war and restarting businesses, even in a limited capacity, would help. The International Monetary Fund expects Ukraine’s economy to shrink by 35% this year.
McDonald’s has 109 restaurants in Ukraine but didn’t say how many would reopen, when that would happen or which locations would be the first to welcome back customers. Over the next few months, the company said it will start working with vendors to get supplies into restaurants, prepare those stores, bring back employees and launch safety procedures with the war still raging to the east.
While it will start to reopen in Ukraine, McDonald’s has sold its 850 restaurants in Russia to a franchise owner. That came three decades after McDonald’s opened its first location in Moscow, becoming a powerful symbol of easing Cold War tensions.
McDonald’s had shuttered hundreds of Russian locations in March, costing the company about $55 million per month. Selling its Russian restaurants was the first time the company has “de-arched,” or exited a major market.
Alexander Govor, who held a license for 25 McDonald’s outposts in Siberia, has begun reopening former McDonald’s locations under the name Vkusno-i Tochka, or Tasty-period.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Molecular Partners AG.
Shareholders who purchased shares of MOLN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
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NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 15 February, 2023, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and Hidden Worlds kicked off its 18-day oceanic adventure, 'Our Ocean, Our Future', in Miami, Florida, to promote planet stewardship and bring awareness to ocean conservation. The immersive, educational and entertaining marine journey, rallied local, national and international attendees around the importance of protecting and preserving the ocean.
"The significance of our partnership with Hidden Worlds extends far beyond The Bahamas," said Latia Duncombe, Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. "It builds on our commitment to inspire action and inform the world why protecting our world's oceans is crucial to the environment, as well as humankind. The Bahamas is a proud member of various UN climate change committees, as well as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, which is responsible for establishing global standards in destination management and promoting sustainable tourism worldwide. For us, sustainability isn't just a talking point, it is survival, and we're grateful to organizations like Hidden Worlds who share that sentiment and are helping to drive consumer awareness."
The Bahamas and Hidden Worlds kicked off the limited-run pop-up experience in the heart of Wynwood's art district, with a VIP night that allowed media guests, industry partners and honored guests - from such organizations as The Bahamas Protect Areas Fund, Department of Environmental Planning and Protection, The Bahamas National Trust, The Bahamas Environment and Education Foundation, Waterkeepers Bahamas, Perry Institute of Marine Sciences, Bahamas Plastic Movement, Bahamas Cave Research Foundation and Bahamas Agricultural & Marine Science Institute - to experience the underwater wonderland and help spread the word of the conservation efforts in motion, before officially opening to the public 16 February. Highlights from the event:
- A 360-degree Photographic Experience: Guests surrounded themselves in the deepest oceans and most majestic mangroves, while learning the impact they have on the world.
- Ocean-Positive Dishes and Drinks: Chef Kevyn Pratt and mixologist Marv "Mr. Mix" Cunningham – an established bartender of Atlantis' Aura Nightclub – specially designed a menu comprised of ocean-positive dishes and cocktails. Diners enjoyed mouth-watering bites featuring cracked oyster, crab, red snapper as well as refreshments that leave behind zero-impact in our ocean ecosystems.
- Shark Photography: Renowned underwater cinematographer and professional free diver Andre Musgrove's photography was and will continue to be on display, by scanning QR codes throughout the venue, allowing guests to engage and learn more The Bahamas' shark tagging efforts.
- Bahamian Student Art Contest: The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation tapped students throughout The Bahamas to submit ocean-conservation themed artwork to be displayed, further showcasing the commitment to sustainability and brilliance of Bahamian youth on the global stage.
- Junkanoo-Inspired Mural: Nassau native, visual artist and curator Angelika Wallace-Whitfield put paint to canvas to design a multigenerational junkanoo-inspired mural display that speaks to Bahamian culture.
"Our Ocean, Our Future" will be available through 4 March, 2023. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit: www.ourhiddenworlds.com/bahamas. A percentage of ticket sales will benefit Beneath the Waves, a non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting ocean health using science and technology to catalyze ocean policy and protect threatened species.
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Donelon backs insurance reform legislation, critics say property owners will suffer
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon on Tuesday (April 4) unveiled a package of proposed new laws he wants the legislature to approve during the upcoming legislative session.
“We are currently in the midst of an insurance crisis,” Donelon said.
He believes passing new laws will help attract more insurers to Louisiana’s property insurance market.
“We need insurance companies to come back to Louisiana and this is the best way to get it done,” Donelon said. “While we are not copying what Florida did legislatively, we are taking the lead in an effort to introduce several legal and claims process reforms that should strengthen our market for the long term.”
One of the bills gives insurers more power, in terms of dealing with policyholders who make claims.
“Insurers would be allowed to require a sworn proof of loss statement from the policyholder, to establish such proof of loss,” he said. “The bill also adds a two-year statute of limitation for policyholders to seek penalties and attorneys’ fees for untimely payment of claims.”
Another bill would impact policyholders who want to assign their benefits to a contractor.
“That would prohibit property insurance policyholders from assigning their benefits to third parties like roofing contractors without their (insurance) company’s approval,” Donelon said. “Assignment of benefits has been used by bad actors to commit insurance fraud.”
Donelon also proposes changes to the appraisal process.
“Our bill outlines the qualifications and duties for appraisers and umpires, something needed as well, and prohibits one-sided communication between the umpire and any one party, without giving the other party an opportunity to participate,” he said. “And other reforms as well.”
Another bill would benefit Louisiana Citizens, the state’s insurer of last resort, by preventing it from being subjected to bad-faith fines.
“If Citizens is ordered to pay bad-faith penalties in excess of what it could afford, it would just access all policyholders in the state,” Donelon said. “For these reasons, we are proposing legislation that would put Citizens in line with the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association and immunize it from bad-faith penalties.”
Ben Riggs, executive director of the nonprofit Real Reform Louisiana, says the proposed new laws will undermine property owners.
“Louisiana families, residents, small businesses, they’re all still struggling to recover from three, four horrific storms,” Riggs said. “We don’t need to be relaxing measures of accountability. We don’t need to be making it easier for insurance companies to cheat storm victims.”
Riggs said he takes issue with Donelon saying the proposed reforms are meant to imitate what Florida is doing.
“We don’t need to be copying what Florida’s doing,” Riggs said. “We need to be doing what we can to address our insurance crisis. We don’t need legislation that’s written by the insurance industry that’s going to hurt consumers.”
Donelon says he will fight any attempt by insurers to get rid of the rule that says if a policyholder has been with an insurer for three years they cannot be dropped at will by insurers.
“I will be active in whatever efforts to water down or repeal the three-year rule that I feel is so important,” Donelon said.
And Donelon said he wants to keep insurers from targeting policyholders who want to use public adjusters.
“This bill will disallow insurers from including such clauses, prohibiting the use of public adjusters in their policies,” he said.
The legislative session begins April 10 at the state capitol building in Baton Rouge.
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Redwood City woman fights off debt collectors for 3 years after unjust AT&T bill
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REDWOOD CITY, California (KGO) — An elderly Redwood City woman stood up to debt collectors for what she knew was an unjust bill for three years. The woman told 7 On Your Side she did everything she was supposed to do when she canceled her AT&T service, yet she says the company kept billing her.
Mickey Dorsett knows what she wants.
When AT&T U-verse took off a few of her favorite channels in 2019, she decided it was time to switch.
She called the company and asked what she needed to do to cancel her TV and internet service.
She followed the company’s instructions and returned all its equipment using their pre-addressed labels.
“And at the end of the phone call I asked, ‘Are you going to hit me with an early termination fee now?’ And he said, ‘Oh, no. You’re no longer under contract with us,'” said Dorsett.
The following month she received a bill for $70 for internet service.
“I phoned them and told them how could I have internet service when I sent back to you all of my equipment?” she said.
One month later, she received another bill.
This time it included an early termination fee.
She complained once again. They promised to get back to her, but she says she never heard back.
Instead, she said she received over the next three years numerous collection notices.
One came from a company known as Franklin Collection Service. Another came from Radius Global Solutions. Still another from I-C System.
They all tried to collect and failed.
“It was the principle. I did not owe them. I had been told I was not under contract and I just felt like I did not owe it,” Dorsett said.
After three years, she called for reinforcements and contacted 7 On Your Side.
“Was I scared? No. I was determined I was not going to pay it,” she said.
7 On Your Side reached out to AT&T and she received a call from AT&T’s president’s office telling her the bill would be zeroed out.
“I have not heard a thing since thanks to 7 On Your Side,” Dorsett said.
AT&T told us: “We helped this customer understand the charges on her account, and worked with her to resolve this. She is satisfied.”
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The best journeys take you home.
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson will return to his home state of Ohio this weekend, but despite all the friends and family set to watch him play on Sunday, it is a business trip for the rookie wide receiver.
Gang Green will hit the road for the first time this season against the Cleveland Browns.
Wilson was born in Columbus and spent the bulk of his childhood in the Buckeye State.
“The air is real smooth in Ohio and I’m excited to go back with all my family and friends in the stadium watching,” Wilson told the Daily News. “I’m ready to see some familiar faces on the other sideline. I’m really excited for all of that.”
Wilson grew up in Dublin, Ohio, which is a suburb of Columbus, the home of Ohio State University. He won multiple youth football titles as a quarterback while also playing AAU basketball.
Then when he was in the sixth grade, Wilson moved to Austin, Texas, where he later attended Lake Travis High, the same school that produced former Browns and current Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield.
From there, Wilson committed to playing for Ohio State as he eventually became a star. But it didn’t happen overnight as Wilson had to compete for playing time with three future NFL draft picks — K.J. Hill Jr., Chris Olave and Jameson Williams (who ended up transferred to Alabama).
In three seasons, Wilson caught 143 catches for 2,213 yards and 23 touchdowns. His best season came during his third year in Columbus as Wilson recorded 70 receptions for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns in 11 games.
After his junior season, Wilson declared for the NFL Draft and the Jets selected him with the 10th overall selection. Although he’s enjoying his time with the Jets, Wilson says he still feels nostalgic thinking about his Buckeye teammates.
“I miss the Buckeyes,” Wilson said. “It’s a special thing they got there. Sometimes, I miss being a college student and the comradery and all of that.
“I always keep track of what’s going on. If I’m not watching the game, I got my app up checking the score. I always keep track of all the players that are doing well. I saw Marvin Harrison’s [Jr.] performance last week. Those are all my boys, my dogs and I love them. And I have to keep track of them still. I know they do the same thing for me.”
The Jets are coming off a difficult 24-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Although Wilson only played 41 snaps against the Ravens, he caught four passes for 52 yards as he averaged 13 yards per reception.
The problem for the Jets was they couldn’t find the end zone until 1:04 left in the contest. With Gang Green’s offensive deficiencies, there’s a chance Wilson could be more involved in the game plan against the Browns this weekend.
“He’s not going to be at just one position,” said offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. “He’s going to be at our slot position, he’s going to be at our Z and for him being able to operate every single play and not just the pass plays where he’s getting the ball, but also when we are running the ball. When he’s running the fake jet sweeps and stuff, that operation needs to get to 100% and he knows that.
“The game is not too big for him. You never know going into the first game, but I had a pretty good idea on how he was going to react. But I also felt like that with other rookies and all of a sudden, the bright lights get pretty big.”
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JUUL Labs is no longer allowed to sell or distribute its e-cigarette or vaping products in the U.S. The FDA said its review found Juul products potentially harmful. The company plans to fight back.
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DOJ: Warren Buffett’s mortgage company redlined in Philly
NEW YORK (AP) — A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware, the Department of Justice said Wednesday, in what they are calling the second-largest redlining settlement in history.
Trident Mortgage Co., a division of Berkshire’s HomeServices of America, deliberately avoided writing mortgages in minority-majority neighborhoods in West Philadelphia like Malcolm X Park; Camden, New Jersey; and in Wilmington, Delaware; the DOJ and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in their settlement with Trident. As part of the agreement with the DOJ and the CFPB, Trident will have to set aside $20 million to make loans in underserved neighborhoods.
The DOJ alleged that employees of Trident, which stopped writing mortgages in 2020, made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling certain neighborhoods “ghettos” and one manager of Trident was photographed posing in front of the Confederate Flag.
“Trident’s unlawful redlining activity denied communities of color equal access to residential mortgages, stripped them of the opportunity to build wealth, and devalued properties in their neighborhoods,” said Kristen Clarke, an assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, in a prepared statement.
Trident also agreed to hire mortgage loan officers in impacted neighborhoods as well as pay a monetary fine of $4 million. Since Trident no longer operates, a separate company will be contracted to provide the $20 million in loan subsidies, the DOJ said.
HomeServices of America didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been diagnosed with the coronavirus Sunday and canceled his planned travels while he recuperates.
Kishida developed a fever and cough late Saturday and tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, Japanese media reports said. The prime minister’s office was not immediately available for comment.
The 65-year-old prime minister was on summer vacation last week and scheduled to return to work Monday. It’s not clear where or how he was infected.
Kishida won't go in person to a conference on African development later this month in Tunisia but will take part in it online, and he postponed his trip to the Middle East, according to public broadcaster NHK.
Cases of coronavirus infections have been surging recently in Japan, although most people — including Kishida — have been vaccinated. Other world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and recovered.
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While Nabisco didn't invent the icebox cake, they popularized an iconic version using their chocolate wafers. But the cookie has been discontinued, sending fans looking for substitutes.
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LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana (AP) — The front lawn of Lydia Larce’s home is strewn with debris: Remnants of cabinets and chunks of pink shower marble lie between dumpsters. She lives in a FEMA trailer out back, her home in shambles more than a year after Hurricane Laura tore through Lake Charles.
Larce, like many in Southwest Louisiana, has what she calls “storm PTSD.” Tornado warnings trigger anxiety. She fidgets and struggles to sleep.
"The fear and the unknown — it has me on an edge,” Larce said. “I’m scared.”
A string of devastating hurricanes has torn through this region in recent years. Nationally, too, there have been more Category 4 and 5 hurricane landfalls in the past five years than in the previous 50 years combined. Larce and her neighbors know they are on the front lines of climate change.
Her region is now the epicenter of a trend that she fears will make those disasters even more destructive.
Developers plan to build a series of liquefied natural gas export facilities across Southwest Louisiana, already the heart of the industry. Even in a state with a heavy industrial base, these facilities are among the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in Louisiana.
“They’re an absolute powerhouse for greenhouse gas emissions,” said Naomi Yoder, a staff scientist at Healthy Gulf, a nonprofit that advocates for clean energy. That’s because these export facilities tend to burn off, or flare, natural gas.
Greenhouse gases are raising global temperatures and fueling extreme weather, from wildfires to violent storms like the ones that have pummeled Larce’s hometown.
“We all are living in chaos," Larce said.
For a while, it looked as though an era of steadily expanding fossil fuel facilities might be ending. Last year, after taking office, President Joseph Biden announced his intention to fight climate change by eliminating fossil fuels from electricity generation by 2035 and by sharply reducing emissions from the rest of the economy.
Yet since Biden became president, the U.S. has become the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas as demand for the fuel, known as LNG, has escalated.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine suddenly intensified the push. It heightened demand for natural gas, especially for countries in Europe that relied on Russian energy but now need to cut those ties.
Seizing the opportunity, the natural gas industry promoted U.S.-produced LNG as a way to fill the gaps, and prices for the fuel have skyrocketed. American terminals are now exporting gas at full capacity, which is why the expansion of the terminals has accelerated.
It is along the Gulf Coast, in a line from Louisiana to Texas, where the new and proposed export terminals are clustered. Talk to some locals and government officials and you'll hear unqualified support for the facilities in this battered region.
“It’s a significant boon to our economy, because it provides good, high-paying jobs,” said Eric Tarver, a member of the Calcasieu Parish School Board and chief financial officer of Lake Charles Toyota. “More than that, it’s a tremendous amount of tax revenue that just dwarfs what we’ve had from any other industry.”
But some long-time residents — often the ones who've lost the most to the storms — dispute those claims, saying that few of those coveted jobs end up going to people who grew up in the region.
REGION IN DISTRESS
Scattered across the neighborhoods of Lake Charles, blue tarps cover dozens of dilapidated roofs. Bungalows, pockmarked by gaping holes, are marred by broken siding and boarded-up windows — evidence of the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Laura and Delta more than a year ago. Yet with few other options, some residents are living here under the tarps.
“I feel Southwest Louisiana has been made a sacrificial lamb,” said Roishetta Ozane, a single mother of six and an organizer for Healthy Gulf.
An outspoken critic of the expansion of LNG facilities, Ozane warns her neighbors that the emissions worsen global warming and violent storms and impair their community's air quality. She has raised money, organized food drives and helped neighbors navigate government agencies to obtain relief after disasters hit.
“Now is the time to get people’s attention, to open their eyes that climate change is real,” Ozane said. “They’re going to continue to bring these facilities here. We’ve already had these major hurricanes here. Where are we going to live?”
As she drives around a predominantly Black area of Lake Charles, past shuttered businesses and crumbling homes, Ozane's phone buzzes with requests for help.
“Are you living in a FEMA trailer?” she asks one caller. “Text me what you need.”
There are other helpers here. Cindy Robertson is one of them. In her front yard bursting with daisies and ferns, she refills a pantry box that she stocks each morning to help feed homeless neighbors. By mid-afternoon, it’s nearly empty.
Her neighborhood has endured seven federally declared disasters in two years, and she's grown increasingly concerned, even though her family worked in coal mining. Robertson, 62, runs a nonprofit to help vulnerable people recover.
From her house, with its seascape paintings and tapestries, she provides water, sleeping bags and tents. With a succession of LNG terminals opening around her, she worries that her region hasn't yet seen the worst.
“The more we have more pollution from greenhouse gases," she fears, “the worse our storms are going to get.”
A few miles away, Cameron LNG began exporting LNG in 2019. Further south, Venture Global Calcasieu Pass is shipping its first loads.
Still another LNG company, Driftwood, recently broke ground to build an export facility. That’s on top of more than a dozen oil, gas and chemical processing plants surrounding her community.
Robertson would much prefer increased investment in renewable energy, in line with Biden's stated priorities when he took office.
“Instead of focusing on LNG, expanding what they already have... we need to take all that brainpower and all that money and put it into expanding our renewable resources,” Robertson said.
EXPORTS SURGING
The use of wind, solar and other renewable energy has grown as prices of solar components and wind turbines have plunged. But so has the world’s thirst for natural gas. In February, the U.S. exported 317 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas — six times times the amount five years earlier.
Investment in LNG terminals catapulted from nothing in 2011, before the U.S. export industry existed, to $63 billion over the next decade, according to Rystad Energy. The firm projects that investment could swell an additional $100 billion over the next two decades.
That's despite warnings from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that emissions from existing fossil fuel infrastructure alone would cause global warming to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) — a level that scientists say would bring dangerous consequences.
Of the eight terminals now exporting LNG, five lie on the coast of Louisiana and Texas. At least 16 more plus four expansions are proposed or under construction, nearly all along that same stretch of Gulf coastline.
The projects are backed by Exxon Mobil, Qatar Energy, Total Energies and numerous other global energy giants. Financing for several proposed plants comes from BlackRock, Vanguard and Mitsubishi, according to Global Energy Monitor.
At Cameron LNG in Hackberry, Louisiana, storage tanks loom over the wetlands next to rows of intersecting pipes. There, gas is treated to remove impurities. Then it's cooled to a liquid at minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit to flow onto ships. In a narrow channel, a huge French vessel called LNG Endeavor, escorted by tug boats, heads for the facility, dwarfing the homes it passes.
“We’re delivering a cleaner, more environmentally friendly fuel,” said Charlie Riedl, executive director of the Center for LNG, the industry's lobbying group. “The U.S. can use that to help defuse some of the geopolitical issues around the world by delivering a reliable fuel source.”
Initially, Biden's administration held off on approving requests that would expand the LNG industry. But after the war in Ukraine began, the Energy Department allowed some facilities to upgrade, increasing how much they could produce.
“The U.S. is exporting every molecule of liquefied natural gas that we can to alleviate supply issues in Europe,” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in March, urging the oil and gas industry to ramp up production.
Asked whether boosting fossil fuel exports contradicts Biden's climate goals, Granholm told The Associated Press “we have got to do both." She said she believes the United States can help its allies, reduce the cost of fuel and transition to more sustainable options.
Since the war increased the need for alternatives to Russian gas, some European LNG import projects that had stalled are being revived, said Emily McClain, a vice president at Rystad.
“It’s really showing we’re not quite ready to table gas and move to cleaner or greener energies,” McClain said.
Riedl said he would like the administration to do even more, by approving any of the proposed LNG export terminals.
Louisiana offers a property tax break of up to 10 years to companies that build LNG terminals. Even with those tax breaks, the increased property tax income provides a windfall for the area, said Tarver, the school board member.
With Driftwood LNG beginning construction of a facility, the expected jobs are a “shot in the arm after a devastating series of disasters,” Tarver said. That the world is looking to the Gulf Coast as an energy supplier is, he said, a source of pride.
“That’s a very powerful thing to us locally, just because we’re big Pro-America, proud American people here," Tarver said.
Others, like Ozane, argue that the tax breaks give away too much.
“We have a big homelessness problem," Ozane said. "Our schools look horrible. If LNG is doing so much for the state, why is it like that?”
CLEANER THAN COAL?
Down the road from Cameron LNG, a new export terminal has opened about a mile from John Allaire’s beachfront home. His property, where he's lived in an RV for 17 years since Hurricane Rita washed away his bunk house, is a refuge for spawning shrimp and diving sea birds. When his children were young, Allaire brought them fishing and hunting there.
At sunrise, the dark sky begins to crack into shades of orange and gray. A bright orb on the horizon looks like the rising sun. It’s not. It’s a flare from Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG, the latest export terminal to open. The flare, a mixture of flames and smoke that pours out when the facility burns natural gas, had been burning non-stop for a week, Allaire said.
“That’s pure profit and pollution going up the stack,” he said.
Allaire, 66, a retired environmental engineer for an oil company, doesn't oppose oil and gas use. His property sits on a former oilfield.
But he fears the destruction of the wetlands he loves: The soft waving cordgrass where black rails hide, the pelicans diving down over the lapping water to catch fish.
Commonwealth LNG has proposed another export terminal, sandwiched between Allaire's yard and the LNG terminal that just opened. It would cover about half the ponds that are packed with blue crabs and mud minnows.
“I’m glad there’s still places like this left — I really don’t want to see it paved over,” Allaire said.
The wetlands he loves play a beneficial role for climate, too. They absorb carbon dioxide. And they provide a buffer from storm surges.
Together, the four LNG export terminals on the Gulf Coast emitted nearly 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2020 — comparable to all of Costa Rica, according to the Global Carbon Project.
The LNG plants are tied to climate change in another way, too. Along the whole pathway to export, from the wells where companies drill to the ships getting loaded with LNG, methane — the powerful greenhouse gas that's the primary ingredient of natural gas — can escape.
And it does, from leaky wells, pipelines, compressors and storage tanks. In the Permian Basin, one of the world's richest oil and gas fields, well heads and pipelines are leaking far more methane than previously thought, according to a study that concluded that 9% of the gas produced in New Mexico's side of the basin is leaking.
“That's a shocking leakage estimate,” Rob Jackson, a professor of earth system science at Stanford University and chairman of the Global Carbon Project, an international research group, said about natural gas.
At that that rate, he said, the leaking methane alone is warming the climate more than the carbon dioxide that would be released if all the produced natural gas were burned.
Natural gas proponents say it's better for the climate than burning coal, because it releases fewer emissions when burned. But gas isn’t substituting for coal in most places, Jackson noted. Instead, as energy demand grows globally, natural gas is being used in addition to coal and other sources.
According to projections by the Energy Information Administration, natural gas use will drive an overall increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. from 2037 to 2050 as the nation’s population and its reliance on gas grow.
To show it's trying to limit its environmental impact, Cameron LNG reduced its emissions by 10% from 2020 to 2021. It's also built 500 acres of tidal marsh, using material it digs up when dredging the canal.
But residents who are enduring the trauma of relentless storms know any facility that adds emissions to the atmosphere magnifies the likelihood of destruction in vulnerable communities.
“In building more LNG export terminals," Jackson said, “we’re locking in emissions for decades to come.”
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Associated Press journalists Janet McConnaughey in New Orleans and Rhonda Shafner in New York contributed to this report.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protesters angry over a building collapse in southwestern Iran that killed at least 33 people shouted down an emissary sent by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking a crackdown in which riot police clubbed demonstrators and fired tear gas, according to online videos analyzed on Monday.
The demonstration directly challenged the Iranian government’s response to the disaster a week ago as pressure rises in the Islamic Republic over rising food prices and other economic woes amid the unravelling of its nuclear deal with world powers.
While the protests so far still appear to be leaderless, even Arab tribes in the region seemed to join them Sunday, raising the risk of the unrest intensifying. Already, tensions between Tehran and the West have spiked after Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Friday seized two Greek oil tankers seized at sea.
Ayatollah Mohsen Heidari AleKasir tried to address upset mourners near the site of the 10-story Metropol Building, but hundreds gathered Sunday night instead booed and shouted.
Surrounded by bodyguards, the ayatollah, in his 60s, tried to continue but couldn’t.
“What’s happening?” the cleric stage-whispered to a bodyguard, who then leaned in to tell him something.
The cleric then tried to address the crowd again: “My dears, please keep calm, as a sign of respect to Abadan, its martyrs and the dear (victims) the whole Iranian nation is mourning tonight.”
The crowd responded by shouting: “Shameless!”
A live broadcast of the event on state television then cut out. Demonstrators later chanted: “I will kill; I will kill the one who killed my brother!”
The Tehran-based daily newspaper Hamshahri and the semiofficial Fars news agency said the protesters attacked the platform where state TV had set up its camera, cutting off its broadcast.
Police ordered the crowd not to chant slogans against the Islamic Republic and then ordered them to leave, calling their rally illegal. Video later showed officers confronting and clubbing demonstrators as clouds of tear gas rose. At least one officer fired what appeared to be a shotgun, though it wasn’t clear if it was live fire or so-called “beanbag” rounds designed to stun.
It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was injured or if police made any arrests.
The details in the videos corresponded to known features of Abadan, some 660 kilometers (410 miles) southwest of the capital, Tehran. Foreign-based Farsi-language television channels described tear gas and other shots being fired.
Independent newsgathering remains extremely difficult in Iran. During unrest, Iran has disrupted internet and telephone communications to affected areas, while also limiting the movement of journalists. Reporters Without Borders describes the Islamic Republic as the third-worst country in the world to be a journalist — behind only North Korea and Eritrea.
Following the tower collapse in Abadan on May 23, authorities have acknowledged the building’s owner and corrupt government officials had allowed construction to continue at the Metropol Building despite concerns over its shoddy workmanship. The city’s mayor is among 13 people arrested as part of a broad investigation into the disaster.
Rescue teams pulled four more bodies from the rubble on Monday, bringing the death toll to 33, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. Authorities fear more people could be trapped.
The collapse has raised questions about the safety of similar buildings and underscored an ongoing crisis in Iranian construction projects. The collapse reminded many of the 2017 fire and collapse of the iconic Plasco building in Tehran that killed 26 people.
In Tehran, the city’s emergency department warned that 129 high-rise buildings in the capital remained “unsafe,” based on a survey in 2017. The country’s prosecutor-general, Mohammad Javad Motazeri, has promised to address the issue immediately.
Abadan has seen past disasters. In 1978, an intentionally set fire at Cinema Rex — just a few blocks from the collapsed building in modern Abadan — killed hundreds. Anger over the blaze triggered unrest across Iran’s oil-rich regions and helped lead to the Islamic Revolution that toppled Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
Abadan, in Iran’s oil-rich Khuzestan province, is home to Iran’s Arab minority, who long have complained about being treated as second-class citizens in the Persian nation. Arab separatists in the region have attacked pipelines and security forces in the past. Videos and the newspaper Hamshahri noted that two tribes had come into the city to support the protests.
Meanwhile, one of the two Greek tankers seized by Iran on Friday turned on its tracking devices for the first time since the incident. The oil tanker Prudent Warrior gave a satellite position Monday off Bandar Abbas, a major Iranian port, according to data from MarineTraffic.com analyzed by The Associated Press.
Five armed guards were on the Prudent Warrior on Monday, though Iranian authorities were allowing the crew to use their mobile phones, said George Vakirtzis, the chief financial officer of the ship’s manager Polembros Shipping.
“The whole thing is political and in the hands of the Greek Foreign Office and the Iranian government,” Vakirtzis told the AP.
Monday night, Iranian state TV aired footage of the raid on the Prudent Warrior. The video showed masked Guard troops land a helicopter on the ship, then storm the civilian ship’s bridge armed with assault rifles.
It remains unclear where the second ship, the Delta Poseidon, is.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a phone call Monday with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, condemned Iran’s seizure of the vessels and demanded Tehran immediately release the ships and their crew.
“Iran’s continued harassment of vessels and interference with navigational rights and freedoms are a threat to maritime security and the global economy,” Blinken said.
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Largest Accredited Culinary Educator in the U. S. Earns High Marks for Collaborative Culture
CHICAGO, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the U.S., today announced it was certified as a great workplace by independent analysts at the Great Place to Work® research firm, for the third consecutive year. Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide as the global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences and is based entirely on current employee feedback.
The independent research and consulting firm and authority on workplace culture has surveyed more than 100 million employees globally since 1992. Surveys measure more than 60 elements of team members' experiences on the job including employees' overall satisfaction, sense of pride, feeling welcome, positive work environment, and how they're treated. Rankings are based on employees' experiences, no matter who they are, how long they've been with the company, or what they do within the organization.
"I am humbled that our organization earned this designation three years in a row," said CEO and president of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Tracy Lorenz. "In today's environment, organizations have to earn the right to retain their talent and it is a powerful testament to our talented employees and to our culture which strives to create an environment which values employee input and encourages them to share ideas," Lorenz added.ideas."
Great Place to Work's data-driven "For All" methodology revealed the overwhelming majority of Escoffier employees say it's a great place to work and they feel welcome, care about co-workers, and have a sense of pride about where they work and contribute. For more details on the employee survey results, visit Escoffier's survey results and "Great Place to Work Certification™.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Escoffier is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the U.S. (based on comparable student data reported in IPEDS). With ground campuses in Boulder, Co. and Austin, TX, it is the only U.S. accredited institution, available through its Boulder campus, to offer 100% online culinary degrees which include culinary classes and hands-on industry externships. Ranked in the top 10 culinary schools in the United States by USA Today and number one in the world by Chef's Pencil, the school's professional programs offer the proven combination of a classic and contemporary approach to modern industry skills training as well as sustainability-centered and business-focused curriculum. Escoffier offers professional programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Plant-based Culinary Arts, Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, and Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management. For details on programs offered online and on-campus, visit Escoffier.edu. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ institution, a Newsweek Top Online Learning School and its Boulder campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School.
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Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
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DUBLIN, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO) ("Perrigo" or "the Company"), a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, today announced that it has received notification that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has postponed the joint meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Obstetrics, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee, previously planned for November 18, 2022, to discuss the Company's application for Opill® once daily oral contraceptive for OTC use. The rescheduled date for the joint advisory committee meeting has not yet been determined.
FDA postponed the meeting in order to review additional information requested related to the Opill® Rx-to-OTC switch. In a notice received from the FDA, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date for Opill® has been extended by 90 days. The Company will continue to work collaboratively with the FDA to ensure a timely and thorough review.
Earlier this year, Perrigo's affiliate HRA Pharma filed its application with the FDA for the Rx-to-OTC switch of Opill®, a progestin-only daily birth control pill (also referred to as a mini pill or non-estrogen pill). If approved, Opill® would be the first ever daily birth control pill available OTC—without a prescription—in the U.S.
About Perrigo
Perrigo Company plc (NYSE; PRGO) is a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products and over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness solutions that enhance individual well-being by empowering consumers to proactively prevent or treat conditions that can be self-managed. Visit Perrigo online at www.perrigo.com.
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Certain statements in this press release relate to future events and may therefore be considered "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Often such factors may be beyond our control, including risks and uncertainties regarding the occurrence and timing of regulatory activities, such as the postponed FDA advisory committee meeting described above. While the Company believes that the FDA advisory committee meeting will be rescheduled, there can be no assurances that such meeting will occur, or that it will not be further postponed or rescheduled. Nor can the outcome of that meeting be predicted. In particular, there can be no assurance that the FDA will approve the sale of daily oral contraceptives without a prescription in the United States. The foregoing and other important factors, including those discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2022, as well as the Company's subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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MURRAY, Ky. (AP)Brian Moore Jr.’s 25 points helped Murray State defeat Belmont 83-82 on Wednesday night.
Moore added six rebounds and five assists for the Racers (13-10, 8-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Rob Perry scored 13 points.
The Bruins (16-8, 9-4) were led by Ben Sheppard, who recorded 35 points and nine rebounds. Cade Tyson added 18 points and two steals for Belmont and Drew Friberg scored 11.
Moore put up 14 points in the first half for Murray State, who led 49-43 at the break. Murray State took the lead for good with 3:10 left in the second half on a 3-pointer from Moore to make it a 78-75 game.
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Both teams play on Saturday. Murray State visits Indiana State while Belmont hosts Illinois State.
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The best gear for summertime outdoor activities
Long days, powerful sunshine and dry weather make summer the most popular season for a wide range of outdoor activities. Hiking, camping and backpacking are especially fun when the weather’s great, since you can go longer distances with less gear — plus, the scenery usually looks better in full sunlight.
Although you don’t need bulky sleeping bags or thermal clothing during the summer, there are some types of gear that are essential for staying comfortable and safe when the temperatures go up. Lightweight, breathable clothing and footwear that doesn’t suffocate your feet will make a huge difference during long trips in hot weather.
Best clothes for summer hiking and camping
Gildan Men’s Softstyle Cotton T-Shirts
Since they’re relatively thin and made entirely from cotton, these basic t-shirts offer the best evaporation properties and give your body the best chance of fighting the heat. There are several sizes and a wide variety of colors to choose from. Sold by Amazon
Gildan Women’s Softstyle Cotton T-Shirts
These have the same effective, minimalist design and low price as the men’s version. Be aware, though, that they run nearly two sizes small, so order accordingly. Sold by Amazon
Columbia Men’s Bonehead Long-Sleeve Shirt
Plenty of ventilation, a baggy fit, multiple front pockets and adjustable sleeves make this one of the most versatile hiking shirts available. It’s 100% cotton, too, so it helps make the most of sweat and other moisture on hot days. Sold by Amazon
ExOfficio Nomad Women’s Shorts
Not only are they great at keeping you from overheating, but they’re also moderately water-resistant in case you get caught in a downpour. They sport convenient zippered pockets and come in light gray, dark gray and tan. Sold by Amazon
Free Soldier Men’s Cargo Shorts
They come in either 10 or 12 inches long and a selection of muted colors, but the most important parts of these versatile shorts are their lightweight, rugged construction and low cost. They also include a belt made from ultralight nylon webbing. Sold by Amazon
ExOfficio Give-N-Go Men’s Boxer Briefs
Men’s underwear doesn’t get much lighter or better at wicking away moisture while also offering this much support. While they’re not cheap, these are some of the best boxer briefs around. Sold by Amazon
Ruby River Women’s Long Sleeve Shirt
This stylish long sleeve shirt comes in two plaid patterns and is made from a cotton and polyester blend that’s great for keeping you cool and comfortable. There are two pockets on the front, and it uses convenient snaps instead of traditional buttons, making it easy to put on in a hurry. Sold by Backcountry
This simple, modest and cute top delivers comfort and durability at a low price. It’s perfect for staying cool in direct sun while also preventing your upper back from chafing due to your backpack. Sold by Backcountry
Outdoor Research Echo Women’s Tank Top
This full-length tank top is about as lightweight as a shirt can get. It’s great at minimizing heat buildup because although it’s so thin, it’s made of a breathable polyester fabric that’s more durable than cotton. Sold by Backcountry
Outdoor Research Echo Men’s T-Shirt
While cotton does an excellent job at maximizing the effectiveness of sweat, an ultra-thin polyester shirt offers better airflow and lets you feel the wind directly on your skin. This synthetic men’s t-shirt fits that bill and comes in several colors and sizes. Sold by Backcountry
At dawn and dusk, they’re effective polyester pants that regulate temperature and protect you from mosquitoes and thorns. When the sun is overhead, zip off the legs, and you’ve got a pair of super-cool shorts. We’ve highlighted the relatively form-fitting women’s version, but they also come in a men’s cut. Sold by Backcountry
ExOfficio Men’s Sol Cool Shorts
These are some of the lightest hiking shorts you can buy. While they’re made of polyester, which isn’t always very comfortable against the skin, they’re actually quite soft. Sold by Amazon
The mid-angle design and impressive ventilation make these some of the sturdiest boots for navigating rough terrain in the hotter months. They’re also available in a men’s model. Sold by Backcountry
ExOfficio Give-N-Go Bikini Brief
Comfortable and dependable with just the right amount of stretch, this two-piece set minimizes chafing and keeps everything in the right place during long hikes. Sold by Amazon
They’re relatively lightweight for cargo shorts, plus they’re made of tough cotton that can stand up to the great outdoors. There are six pockets altogether, in addition to 5 muted color options. Sold by Amazon
Little Donkey Andy Women’s Convertible Pants
The stretch fabric these are made of feels significantly more high-quality than their price suggests. These have the women’s cut, and the men’s version is every bit as worthwhile. Sold by Amazon
This wide-brimmed hat is perfect for keeping your face in the shade. It’s generously ventilated and designed to pull uncomfortable sweat away from your forehead. Sold by Amazon
It comes in a wide selection of colors and is made from waterproof material that’s perfect for staying comfortable in sudden summer storms. Sold by Amazon
Nothing else offers the same combination of ventilation, comfort and durability as these premium sandals. We’ve highlighted the men’s version, but the Arroyo II Women’s are just as great. Sold by Amazon
These low-top hiking shoes come from one of the most respected names in outdoor footwear. Whether you need men’s or women’s sizes, it’s hard to go wrong with these well-ventilated kicks. Sold by Amazon and Backcountry
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IRVINE, Ca. (NEXSTAR) — Taco Bell’s new collaboration with Cheez-It may be one of its “biggest” mashups yet.
And yes, the resulting menu items are made with giant Cheez-Its.
Taco Bell announced Wednesday that the chain is testing its Big Cheez-It Tostada, which features a giant Cheez-It Square as the base for traditional tostada toppings. The company says the tostada is 16 times the original size of a regular Cheez-It.
The second new offering, available only on the Taco Bell app and website, is the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme. As the name implies, the item’s traditional tostada shell is replaced with a Big Cheez-It.
“There are few things that everyone can agree on … but the iconic flavors from Taco Bell menu items and Cheez-It snacks appeal to all,” Liz Matthews, Taco Bell’s chief food innovation officer, stated in a press release. “We’re thrilled about this new concept with Cheez-It, which gives our fans the chance to experience the real cheese and crunch they love from both of our brands in a whole new way.”
The Big Cheez-It Tostada sells for $2.49, while the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme costs $4.29.
The catch? Both the Big Cheez-It Tostada and the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme are only being tested at one location in the United States. If you can’t wait to try them, you have the next two weeks (or while supplies last) to get to the Taco Bell at 2222 Barranca Parkway in Irvine, California.
Taco Bell frequently collaborates with other popular brands or personalities on new menu items, apparel or announcements. Recent efforts include a limited-run clothing drop from the Forever 21 x Taco Bell collection, as well as a partnership with Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X, who was appointed Taco Bell’s “Chief Impact Officer” last August. The artist, famous for hits including “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and “Industry Baby,” was given the honorary role to help launch new menu items and work with Taco Bell’s Live Más scholarship. Lil Nas X is also a former Taco Bell employee.
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Brittney Griner absent from USA camp, but keeping in touch
(AP) - Brittney Griner texted her good friend Diana Taurasi on Tuesday morning asking how the USA Basketball training camp was going.
Griner was back in Arizona, choosing to skip the camp in Minnesota so she can be with her wife and recover from her time in a Russian jail. She returned to the U.S. in December after a dramatic prisoner swap.
“She wants to be a part of this like no one else,” Taurasi said. “So, she’ll get there eventually. She’ll find her footing.”
Taurasi said the two talk regularly now that Griner is home in Phoenix. They workout together as well as chat and text each other often.
“We’ve been on the court together working out. We’ve sat down and talked for hours,” Taurasi said. “It’s been really nice to reconnect. It’s good to see her smile. Good to give her a hug. Know she was alive and still had the ability to be thankful and happy.”
There was a time during Griner’s 10-month ordeal in Russia that the 40-year-old Taurasi wasn’t sure she’d ever see her friend again.
“Every single day we suffered and hoped she’d be back and not until I saw her, did I really believe it. And just to see her smile, just to see her free, was really emotional for everyone,” Taurasi said. “And we knew, at the same time, the minute she got into that plane and we got to Phoenix, there was going to be a whole new set of challenges, a whole new reality, a whole new way of living life for BG.”
Griner has said she’ll play for Phoenix again this season although she’s still an unsigned free agent. She hasn’t talked about her international future and potentially playing for the U.S. at the Olympics next year in Paris. She’s helped the U.S. win two gold medals at the Olympics already.
USA Basketball coach Cheryl Reeve said Monday that she hasn’t talked to Griner yet, but the organization made it clear that she could take all the time she needed to decide if she wanted to play for the U.S. again.
“We’ve missed her and when she’s ready we’ll welcome her back,” Reeve said.
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A dynamic system is expected to bring the risk of damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes to the Panhandle Tuesday.
Surface analysis Monday afternoon depicts a deepening low pushing into the Great Plains, prompting the issuance of both winter storm and ice storm alerts in the Midwest. In the warm and unstable sector of this low, severe weather is possible Monday in the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi River Valley, especially from Dallas-Fort Worth to Memphis. That severe weather threat is forecast to shift eastward by Tuesday, impacting locations from Birmingham, Alabama, to New Orleans. Severe storms will be possible as far east as the Panhandle Tuesday as dew points and instability rise across the Panhandle. The increasing severe weather parameters ahead of the line of thunderstorms will provide extra energy to storms that arrive in the Panhandle Wednesday.
Forecast models suggest a broken line of thunderstorms will move into the Panhandle after sunset Tuesday, likely between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Wednesday. The atmospheric setup supports the risk of damaging winds in excess of 60 miles per hour and large hail of an inch in diameter. Upper-level winds will be changing direction and wind speed with height, which could promote the development of a few supercells capable of producing tornadoes. As the cold front pushes east Wednesday, the risk of severe weather will gradually shift east into the Big Bend region of the Florida Panhandle. Storms are forecast to gradually outrun their source of fuel, leading to a gradual weakening trend in the progressive line of thunderstorms. Despite that, the potential for damaging winds will persist as the broken line of thunderstorms pushes into North Florida.
The Storm Prediction Center has the far western Panhandle under an "enhanced" risk for severe weather Tuesday. This designation is a 3 on a severe weather scale of 1-to-5 and means that severe storms will be capable of producing a few stronger tornadoes. By Wednesday, the severe weather risk will shift toward the Big Bend as a "marginal" risk per the Storm Prediction Center designation. This is a 1 on a severe weather scale of 1-to-5 and means that storms will be isolated and capable of producing damaging wind and a few brief tornadoes. The threat Tuesday into Wednesday does drop some, but residents are encouraged not to let this detail bring their guard down.
There is the potential for watches and warnings Tuesday into Wednesday. If a watch is issued, it means that the ingredients for severe weather or tornadoes are present in the atmosphere. Watches are typically issued before the weather turns severe and tend to cover a fairly large geographic area for several hours. A warning on the other hand is issued when severe weather is ongoing for a specific location and is typically on a smaller geographic scale, typically covering only a few counties at a time. As a reminder, the severe weather season in the Sunshine State typically does persist through the winter months. This is especially true along the Gulf Coast where powerful cold fronts can sometimes spark stronger storms.
Following the severe weather risk through midweek, a significant cooldown is expected across the Panhandle and North Florida. Highs by the first full weekend of 2023 will fall into the upper 50s and lower 60s across the northern half of the state, with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. The cooldown is brief, as temperatures begin to warm back up into next week.
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The "world's largest lotto prize ever offered" -- an estimated $1.6 billion jackpot -- is now at stake in Saturday's Powerball drawing, the multi-state game operator said Friday.
The jackpot, which has a lump-sum option of an estimated $782.4 million, "breaks the world record for the Largest National Lottery Jackpot in the Guinness World Records," the participating California Lottery tweeted.
The Guinness World Records' "Greatest jackpot in a national lottery" was set by Powerball in January 2016, when three tickets won a $1.586 billion jackpot.
Saturday's drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. ET at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. It will be the 40th Powerball drawing since the jackpot was last won August 3 in Pennsylvania, according to Powerball.
If no one wins, it will "tie the game record for the number of consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner," the operator said.
"This Powerball game is delivering exactly what our players want," Powerball Product Group Chair Drew Svitko said in a statement.
"We are witnessing history in the making with this $1.6 billion jackpot! What's also exciting is that this run has already created millions of winners, including nearly 100 players who have won prizes worth $1 million or more."
Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
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Ram recalls 1.4M trucks; tailgates can open unexpectedly
Detroit — Stellantis is recalling about 1.4 million pickup trucks worldwide because the tailgates may not close completely and cargo could spill onto the road.
The recall covers Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2019 to 2022 model years.
The company, formerly Fiat Chrysler, says it found that striker plates on the pickups may not be lined up right to allow complete closure. Stellantis says it's not aware of any related crashes or injuries.
Most of the recalled trucks are in North America.
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment and adjust it if necessary. Customers will be notified starting Jan. 27. In the meantime, Stellantis says owners should make sure they secure any cargo in the beds.
Pickups with “multi-function tailgates,” the Ram 1500 Classic, and trucks with sensors that alert drivers to unsecured tailgates are not affected by the recall, the company says.
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A man shot to death inside an Ensley home has now been identified.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Marquis Kantrell Drakes Jr. He was 24 and lived in Center Point.
Birmingham’s West Precinct officers responded at noon Wednesday to a report of a person shot in the 1400 block of 29th Street in Ensley.
When they arrived on the scene, they found Drakes on the floor of the residence. He had sustained a gunshot wound, said Officer Truman Fitzgerald.
Drakes was taken by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service to UAB Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 12:32 p.m.
Fitzgerald said the preliminary investigation indicates the victim was involved in an altercation inside the residence before shots were fired. Officers took a female into custody at the scene.
The woman is undergoing questioning by homicide detectives. A motive has not yet been determined.
Fitzgerald said investigators will present the case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office to determine if criminal charges should be filed.
Drakes is the city’s 14th homicide so far this year. Of those, one has been ruled justifiable and has not been deemed criminal.
In all of Jefferson County there have been 18 homicides, including the 14 in Birmingham.
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(The Hill) – Home price growth over the past decade drastically increased the wealth of homeowners across all income levels, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
NAR’s report found the value of homes middle-income homeowners purchased rose by more than $122,000 since 2012 — a gain of 68 percent. Low-income and upper-income homeowners accumulated $98,900 and $150,800 in higher home values, respectively.
Homeowners who lived in some of the nation’s most expensive metros, like San Jose, Calif., saw the largest gains. In the San Jose metro, low-income owners have accumulated nearly $630,000 in the last decade, and middle-income owners gained $643,000, according to the report.
For the report, NAR used the American Community Survey’s Public Microdata Sample to estimate the homeownership rate and the median home value of homes owned across the income spectrum and racial and ethnic groups at the national and metro level.
“This analysis shows how homeownership is a catalyst for building wealth for people from all walks of life,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. “A monthly mortgage payment is often considered a forced savings account that helps homeowners build a net worth about 40 times higher than that of a renter.”
Among racial and ethnic groups, Asian homeowners accumulated the largest wealth gain at $239,430. Black homeowners experienced the smallest 10-year gain at $115,430.
The report also showed that alongside wealth gains, homeowners’ mortgage debt declined by 21 percent over the same 10-year period, and owners who refinanced during the pandemic boom when mortgage rates hit historic lows may have paid off an even greater amount of their mortgages.
Mortgage rates increased by more than 2 percentage points from the pandemic lows while the Federal Reserve battled inflation with a string of interest rate hikes. After reaching more than 7 percent in the fall, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is down to 6.27 percent after four straight weeks of declines.
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GLENVIEW, Ill., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envoy Solutions announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Calif.-based Surtec Inc. Surtec has consistently manufactured high-quality chemicals and provided cleaning equipment service and repair. Through this acquisition, Envoy Solutions advances a key strategic initiative to enhance its position as a leading janitorial service and repair distributor in the U.S. Timely service and repairs are a core part of Envoy Solutions' differentiated business model that provides greater efficiencies for its clients. Envoy Solutions also increases its product offerings by becoming the exclusive distributor of Surtec chemicals across the United States while also deepening its industry-leading expertise.
This latest move comes after Envoy Solutions recently expanded its janitorial service and repair capabilities with the acquisition of Tampa, Fla.-based Janitor's Closet in September. With the two newest acquisitions, Envoy Solutions has a total of more than 30 service and repair locations from coast to coast. With its rapidly growing national platform, Envoy Solutions is well-positioned as a specialized distributor and solution provider serving the U.S. market through a family of regional distributors in facility care, foodservice, packaging, and marketing execution.
"By adding new capabilities to our janitorial service and repairs business, we will better serve our clients and help them solve a wide range of the industry's toughest challenges," said Mark M. Fisher, CEO of Envoy Solutions. "As we continue to build momentum across the country, our clients will benefit from greater resources, cost-effective solutions, and timely responses that will keep their operations running more efficiently than ever."
Glenview, Ill.-based Envoy Solutions is a specialized distributor and solution provider serving the U.S. market through a family of regional distributors. We specialize in packaging, facility care, foodservice, and marketing execution. Envoy Solutions offers a broad catalog of top brands and products, along with deep expertise and advice, to help our client-partners succeed. We are driven to make facilities cleaner and more sustainable, people safer, and operations more productive, every day. For more information, please visit www.envoysolutions.com.
Surtec, founded in 1975, manufactures high-quality chemicals and provides cleaning equipment service and repair. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of solutions and programs that serve the commercial, industrial cleaning, and maintenance industries. All of Surtec service and repair programs are supported by factory-trained technical representatives whose main objective is to help customers solve their maintenance problems. For more information, please visit www.surtecsystem.com.
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NEW YORK — Imagine Dragons are touring the U.S. this summer and fall, which means frontman Dan Reynolds has to go to a lot of dark places.
“I don’t know how to perform without going to the place that I was when I wrote the song,” he says. “When I get up on the stage, it’s ‘OK, the song is playing. Where was I? What was I feeling? Now let me emote that.’ That’s a lot to emotionally go through every other night.”
Integrating the new songs into a seamless, fun night out for fans has also been a challenge, with the band needing to somehow fit hits like “Radioactive” and “Believer” with songs like “Wrecked,” which Reynolds wrote about losing his sister-in-law to cancer.
One solution was to break out some of the songs from “Mercury” and halfway through the concert play four or five of them acoustically, in a stripped-down, intimate way on a secondary stage.
“It was really hard to find the momentum and to do it correctly,” Reynolds says. “How do we go from empowering to happy and then happy to angry? There’s so much emotional baggage with Imagine Dragons.”
The songs on “Mercury” reflect a tumultuous few years for Reynolds. “The main takeaways were death played a huge role in my life during those five years the records were written,” he says.
In addition to his sister-in-law, Reynolds lost his business manager, an ex-girlfriend and his best friend. “It makes you question everything,” he says.
Such blows could make anyone wonder what’s the point in anything. For Reynolds it was the opposite: “Every moment is so meaningful. Every relationship. The present moment right now matters.”
The album was named “Mercury” after the reflectiveness and chromatic beauty of the element. “When I looked at mercury, it felt reflective in that way, that it was like beautiful but also volatile at times,” he says. “I really feel like ‘Mercury’ at its core is a very self-reflective record.”
Sam Riback, executive vice president and co-head of A&R at Interscope Geffen A&M, agrees: “I think this is obviously Dan and the band’s most personal work to date,” he says. “There were so many great songs that they had generated over a large time period and they wanted to make sure that their fan base got to experience all the stories they were telling.”
Unlike this spring’s European leg, Reynolds will be leaving his four kids at his home in Las Vegas for the North American tour, which kicked off in Salt Lake City. He laughs good-naturedly at some harrowing dad moments from a few months ago.
“It’s been a traveling circus. It has been really difficult. Lots of throwing up on long winding roads with kids and screaming kids in airplanes and getting in at 4 a.m. from a show and kids jumping on you at 6 a.m. But I survived.”
Imagine Dragons — which includes guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman — just celebrated being the first band in history to have four certified diamond singles — each reaching 10 million or more in sales and stream equivalents in the United States. A stunned Reynolds calls it “funny numbers.”
“I honestly have realized in my life that I have no ability to have true perspective on any of this,” he says. “This is so mind boggling to me. Maybe there’s some people who can wrap their heads around this. I have no ability to. I hear that I’m like, ‘Wow. I don’t even know what that means fully.’”
The latest single to cross the diamond threshold is “Thunder” from 2017’s album “Evolve.” Reynolds marvels at its humble roots: He wrote and recorded the vocals over two hours in his house in Las Vegas, even manipulating his voice to a crazy pitch in parts that were included in the final song. “If you listen closely with headphones, you can hear screaming kids in the background,” he says.
On a wider scale, Imagine Dragons have always had a social impact apart from their music, raising money and awareness in support of causes like LGBTQ+ rights, the fight against pediatric cancer and the empowerment of women. They’ve recently added Ukraine to their list of concerns.
The band performed at the Save Ukraine telethon and during the European tour, Reynolds was rarely seen without the Ukrainian flag, dedicating songs to the country. Imagine Dragons are huge in Ukraine and sold out the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv in 2018. Reynolds has also been working with a team in Ukraine on a video game.
Reynolds recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Zoom — a meeting he calls “the honor of a lifetime” — and has joined a fundraiser for new ambulances to replace those lost in combat with Russia.
“My main takeaway from our meeting was just they need help. They need help,” he says. “Our headlines are so quick to move on to meaningless things when we’re in the year 2022 and there’s a war and there’s kids being killed. There is truly a culture and a country being destroyed.”
Adding Ukraine to Reynold’s list of activist causes is part of the obligation he feels as a public figure. It’s also personal, like his work for the Tyler Robinson Foundation — inspired by meeting the pediatric cancer patient.
“My mantra has been ‘Go just exactly where your heart takes you, the path of least resistance.’ You can’t do everything. You can’t solve everything. So you go where your life takes,” he says.
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PHOENIX (AP) — All-Stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul, along with freshly paid Deandre Ayton and coach Monty Williams, are back together for another run at an elusive NBA title.
One man who apparently won’t be along on the journey — team owner Robert Sarver.
The Suns met in downtown Phoenix on Monday for media day, less than a week after the embattled Sarver announced his intention to sell the team. Sarver was suspended one year and fined $10 million on Sept. 13 by the NBA over workplace misconduct that included racist speech and hostile behavior toward employees.
Sarver’s intention to sell seemed to diffuse tensions on what could have been a very awkward day — and season — for the Suns.
“I think it was on its way to being a distraction,” Booker said. “But now that he’s chosen to sell the team, I think we can move forward, focus on the goal that’s at hand and that’s playing basketball.”
The Suns have been one of the NBA’s elite teams over the past two seasons. They made the Finals in 2021 before losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. Last season, they set the franchise record for regular-season wins before a lopsided Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks knocked them out of the playoffs in the second round.
Since then, there’s been drama. There was speculation Ayton was moving on to another team. There was chatter the Suns wanted to make a move to acquire star Kevin Durant in a trade with the Nets. There was the unhappiness of starting forward Jae Crowder, who won’t be with the team during training camp.
But nothing was as disruptive as the Sarver situation.
A 10-month investigation into Sarver’s behavior confirmed he had used racist language, made sexually inappropriate comments, left some employees — male and female — feeling uncomfortable with his words and actions, and took part in what would be considered workplace bullying.
Booker, Paul and Williams all said reading the final report was difficult.
“It’s tough for me because that’s not the Robert Sarver I know,” Booker said. “It’s not the Robert Sarver that welcomed me to Phoenix with open arms, but at the same time, I’m not insensitive to everybody that’s involved with the situation. I understand everyone’s personal experience with other people is always going to be different.”
Suns GM James Jones said he doesn’t believe the Sarver situation will become a distraction.
“That’s called life,” Jones said. “I never forget that we’re playing the game of basketball. There’s a lot of things that go on in society and the day-to-day that people deal with that are much more stressful than the things we’re talking about in the context of sport.
“For us, it’s all about focus. We’re paid to be professionals, to be pros, to navigate these types of situations and still perform at a high level. I have no doubt my team will be able to do that.”
HAPPY AYTON
Ayton’s return to the organization was uncertain during the offseason, with the fifth-year forward eligible for a lucrative contract.
The Indiana Pacers made a max offer and the Suns matched it. Now he’s got a $133 million, four-year deal to remain with the organization that drafted him No. 1 overall.
“We were clear since Day 1 that we wanted Deandre here,” Jones said. “The unique thing about sport is whenever you start talking about contracts, a lot of noise happens. People attribute things to you that you didn’t say. I’m not on social media as much as many, but that’s what I call a ‘noise box’ where narratives start to go and people start to speculate.
“They speculated we did not want Deandre. But I think we were very proactive in matching (Indiana’s offer) and making sure that he stayed here in Phoenix.”
PAYNE MANAGEMENT
Cameron Payne was a key players for the Suns when they made their run to the Finals two years ago. He was also a big part of the team’s success during last year’s regular season, when they set the franchise record for wins.
But the backup guard fell out of favor during last year’s playoff run, losing his regular spot in the rotation.
It’ll be interesting to see what he does in his fourth season with the franchise. The 28-year-old averaged more than 10 points per game during the regular season last year.
JAE’S AWAY
It appears starting forward Jae Crowder won’t be back with the Suns despite being under contract for this season. The team has released a statement saying the veteran won’t be with the team when training camp opens Tuesday.
The 32-year-old averaged 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game last season, providing 3-point shooting, rebounding and toughness.
NEW GUYS
The Suns should be very similar in terms of the starting lineup, but the bench could look quite a bit different.
Guards Josh Okogie, Duane Washington Jr., Frank Jackson and forwards Damion Lee, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Jock Landale were all added during the offseason. The team also welcomes back forward Dario Saric, who missed all last season after tearing an ACL during the Finals in 2021.
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One killed after train collision in Birmingham
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One person was killed after an Amtrak train collided with a car.It happened just after 6:00 p.m. tonight, in the area of Jefferson Avenue SW and 17th Way SW in Birmingham.A Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson says there were passengers on the train at the time of the collision, but no passengers were injured.Officers with the Birmingham Police Department are on scene and investigating.
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One person was killed after an Amtrak train collided with a car.
It happened just after 6:00 p.m. tonight, in the area of Jefferson Avenue SW and 17th Way SW in Birmingham.
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McDonald’s to release Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry in US
CHICAGO - The McDonald’s McFlurry has been a popular, sweet staple among fast-food fans for decades. Now, the company has announced a new addition to their dessert lineup: the Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry.
According to a McDonald’s spokesperson, the new McFlurry will feature creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream mixed with strawberry-flavored clusters and buttery shortbread cookies.
The dessert item will be available on menus at participating U.S. fast food restaurants nationwide starting April 12, for a limited time.
On March 18, news of another McFlurry flavor circulated on social media after the Instagram account Snackolater shared the news.
"This is a McFlurry option from Singapore," the snack company shared, noting at the time that the new dessert would include OREO cookies and strawberries.
On Monday, Snackolater confirmed that the U.S. version would feature strawberry pieces and shortbread cookies instead.
"This sounds so much better than the initial rumors and if you still want OREOs you can always have them added in as well. Actually... that might be a great idea to try," the company wrote.
EARLIER: McDonald's reportedly adding Stroopwafel McFlurry; company says 'no comment' in Dutch
The popular McFlurry dessert was created by a Canadian franchise in 1995, and has since been added to McDonald's menus in 99 countries.
Last month, the Shamrock Shake and its McFlurry counterpart retuned to the menu at McDonald’s. It typically returns to the menu in late February to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in March.
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Youths clash with French police, loot stores in 4th day of riots triggered by fatal police shooting
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Young rioters clashed with police and looted stores Friday in a fourth day of violence in France triggered by the deadly police shooting of a teen, piling more pressure on President Emmanuel Macron after he appealed to parents to keep children off the streets and blamed social media for fueling unrest.
Police said 270 people had been arrested by midnight nationwide.
Despite repeated government appeals for calm and stiffer policing, Friday saw brazen daylight violence, too. An Apple store was looted in the eastern city of Strasbourg, where police fired tear gas, and the windows of a fast-food outlet were smashed in a Paris-area shopping mall, where officers repelled people trying to break into a shuttered store, authorities said.
The southern port city of Marseille, initially spared the violence that broke out first in the Paris region, was experiencing its second night of upheaval. Even before nightfall, young people hurled projectiles, set fires, and looted shops, police said. They made almost 90 arrests. On Friday evening, looters broke into a Marseille gun shop and made off with weapons, and a man was later arrested with a hunting rifle, police said. The previous night, two off-duty officers suffered serious injuries, including one who was stabbed, when they were set upon by about 20 people, police said.
Authorities in the city of Lyon reported rioters again setting fires and pelting police in the suburbs. In the city center, police made 31 arrests to stop the attempted looting of shops after an unauthorized protest against police violence that drew about 1,300 people Friday evening.
Violence was also erupting in some of France’s territories overseas.
In French Guiana, a 54-year-old was killed by a stray bullet Thursday night when rioters fired at police in the capital, Cayenne, authorities said. On the small Indian Ocean island of Reunion, protesters set garbage bins ablaze, threw projectiles at police, and damaged cars and buildings, officials said. Some 150 officers were deployed there Friday night.
In the face of the escalating crisis that hundreds of arrests and massive police deployments have failed to quell, Macron held off on declaring a state of emergency, an option that was used in similar circumstances in 2005.
Instead, his government ratcheted up its law enforcement response. Already massively beefed-up police forces were boosted by another 5,000 officers for Friday night, increasing the number to 45,000 overall, the interior minister said. Some were called back from vacation. The minister, Gerald Darmanin, said police made 917 arrests on Thursday alone and noted their young age — 17 on average. He said more than 300 police officers and firefighters have been injured.
Darmanin also ordered a nationwide nighttime shutdown of all public buses and trams, which have been among rioters’ targets.
And he said he had delivered a warning to social networks that they can’t allow themselves to be used as channels for calls to violence.
“They were very cooperative. We’ll see tonight if they really are. We are going to give them as much information as possible” so that, in return, French authorities get the identities of people who incite violence, the minister explained.
“We will pursue every person who uses these social networks to commit violent acts,” he said. “And we will take all necessary measures if we become aware that social networks, whoever they are, don’t respect the law.”
Macron, too, zeroed in on social media platforms that have relayed dramatic images of vandalism and cars and buildings being torched, saying they are playing a “considerable role” in the violence. Singling out Snapchat and TikTok, he said they were being used to organize unrest and serving as conduits for copycat violence.
Macron said his government would work with technology companies to establish procedures for “the removal of the most sensitive content,” adding that he expected “a spirit of responsibility” from them.
Snapchat spokesperson Rachel Racusen said the company has increased its moderation since Tuesday to detect and act on content related to the rioting.
The violence comes just over a year before Paris and other French cities are due to host 10,500 Olympians and millions of visitors for the summer Olympic Games. Paris 2024 organizers said they are closely monitoring the situation and that preparations for the Olympics continue.
The fatal shooting of the 17-year-old, who has only been identified by his first name, Nahel, was captured on video, shocking France and stirring up long-simmering tensions between police and young people in housing projects and disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Macron said a third of the individuals arrested Thursday night were “young people, sometimes very young,” and that “it’s the parents’ responsibility” to keep their children at home.
Nanterre prosecutor Pascal Prache said officers tried to pull Nahel over because he looked so young and was driving a Mercedes with Polish license plates in a bus lane. He allegedly ran a red light to avoid being stopped and then got stuck in traffic.
The police officer accused of pulling the trigger was handed a preliminary charge of voluntary homicide after Prache said his initial investigation led him to conclude that the officer’s use of his weapon wasn’t legally justified. Preliminary charges mean investigating magistrates strongly suspect wrongdoing but need to investigate more before sending a case to trial.
The officer said he feared he and his colleague or someone else could be hit by the car as Nahel attempted to flee, according to the prosecutor.
Nahel’s mother, identified as Mounia M., told France 5 television that she was angry at the officer but not at the police in general. “He saw a little Arab-looking kid, he wanted to take his life,” she said, adding that justice should be “very firm.”
“A police officer cannot take his gun and fire at our children, take our children’s lives,” she said.
Deadly use of firearms is less common in France than in the United States, although 13 people who didn’t comply with traffic stops were fatally shot by French police last year. This year, another three people, including Nahel, died under similar circumstances. The deaths have prompted demands for more accountability in France, which also saw racial justice protests after George Floyd’s killing by police in Minnesota.
Nahel’s burial is scheduled for Saturday, according to Nanterre Mayor Patrick Jarry, who said France needs to “push for changes” in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Race was a taboo topic for decades in France, which is officially committed to a doctrine of colorblind universalism. In the wake of Nahel’s killing, French anti-racism activists renewed complaints about police behavior in general.
This week’s protests echoed the three weeks of rioting in 2005 that followed the deaths of 15-year-old Bouna Traoré and 17-year-old Zyed Benna, who were electrocuted while hiding from police in a power substation in Clichy-sous-Bois.
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PARK CITY, Utah, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Garbett Homes, Utah's only locally owned homebuilder that builds to the US Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready standard, has recently completed their first Passive House in their Eclipse at Silver Creek community located in Park City, Utah. Earning a HERS (Home Energy Rating) score of 34, this Eclipse community Passive House is one of the most energy efficient homes ever constructed in the State of Utah.
One of the strictest, and highest standards that can be built to, Passive Houses utilize superior insulation techniques and a heat recovery ventilation system as the only means to maintain temperature in a home. These building techniques use 80-90% less energy than comparable traditionally constructed homes. Garbett's Passive House is one of only two production homes in the United States of American that is fully PHIUS certified for the climate in which we build.
Garbett invites you to tour this spectacular crown jewel of the Eclipse community located within the master planned Silver Creek Village community. See why we view this achievement of constructing this Passive House as a statement of our commitment towards building beautiful, modern, green homes that will create a healthier Utah.
About Garbett Homes:
For almost 35 years Garbett Homes has been building beautiful, modern, award-winning homes. Garbett Homes strives to provide each homebuyer or renter with the most efficient homes in the Intermountain West. With Garbett, you'll feel at home the moment you walk through the front door. Garbett Homes is always focused on quality, innovative, and comfortable homes, utilizing the latest in green technology and design, at a competitive price.
About Silver Creek Village
Silver Creek Village is one of Park City's newest treasures, consisting of a 310-acre master planned community that creates a new definition of luxury mountain town living. Offering about 900 Condominiums/townhomes and around 300 single family homes this traditional neighborhood village is clustered around sage meadows of the eastern Snyderville Basin area of Park City, that creates a special place of streets, blocks and open spaces that compliments the natural beauty that surrounds the land.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson was ticked off three weeks ago after his worst game of the season.
The New York Jets' second-year quarterback was intercepted three times in a 22-17 loss to New England, with Bill Belichick's Patriots giving him fits all day.
Wilson was angry at himself for his mistakes, and it showed in some of his short postgame answers.
All eyes were on Wilson during the week leading up to the Jets' next game, with many fans and reporters critical of last year's No. 2 pick. Then, Wilson went out and had a solid performance while helping lead New York to a 20-17 win over Buffalo two weeks ago.
“I thought they were good emotions," Wilson recalled Thursday. "I mean, I was frustrated. And I still believe nobody outside this building knows what they’re talking about, so.”
When a reporter quipped that he does, a smiling Wilson fired back with: “You do? Why'd you turn down a coaching position?”
Zing!
Wilson has shown some moxie during his 1 1/2 seasons in the NFL, a confidence that makes his teammates and coaches believe he can overcome adversity — and all that outside noise.
“This kid is very, very resilient,” offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said. "He cares about winning football games, he cares about getting as good as he can possibly be, he cares about his teammates.
“It’s cliché, but I swear by it. And that’s why I believe in this kid so much, because he is extremely resilient. ... And that’s not going to change. No one is going to break him from that.”
Wilson showed as much in that stunning win over the Bills, during which he was an efficient 18 of 25 for 154 yards and one touchdown — and no interceptions.
“It’s a next play mentality,” Wilson said. “Taking the good and learning from the bad.”
Many questions remain about Wilson, especially as he prepares to face the Patriots again in New England on Sunday.
The Jets are 5-1 with Wilson as the starter this year, with the only loss that game against the Patriots. In his season debut at Pittsburgh in Week 4, he threw two interceptions but rallied New York from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to win. In the four other wins during that span, Wilson has not been picked off. The Jets have focused on a run-heavy offense that's predicated on Wilson being smart with the football and not forcing plays.
But that loss to New England remains a sticking point for Wilson's many critics.
“We’re kind of holding him hostage to four, five plays that he had against New England, in my opinion, at least externally,” coach Robert Saleh said earlier this week. "Internally, I think everybody’s got a lot of faith in Zach to be able to run this offense and get the ball where it needs to get to and do it in an efficient manner.
“And I do think that if we do need to put it on his back and put it on our receivers' backs and put it on the O-line to protect, I think we’re capable of doing that.”
Saleh reiterated that a few days later, saying that while Wilson made mistakes, they're also “four or five teachable moments in my mind.” He added: “I think we’re missing the big picture on it, that’s all.”
The Jets are still in the process of developing and evaluating Wilson, and he's being tested each week.
Meanwhile, New York is sitting at 6-3 and in prime position to end an 11-season playoff drought. A win in New England would put the Jets in first place in the AFC East.
“Excited because it’s another challenge, and this is a big divisional game for us, obviously,” Wilson said. "Not necessarily to feel like I have to prove anything of, ‘You know what, last game didn’t go great, I’ve got to do something different this time.'
“But just the progress of we won a big game last week and it’s on to the next and this is our next challenge. These guys are a great team, they do a great job defensively, so I am looking at it that way. I’m super excited for this game.”
NOTES: WR Corey Davis (knee), RG Nate Herbig (shin) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) didn't practice. ... LT Duane Brown (shoulder) was limited.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American students can now apply for the Richard Zahn Scholarship for Entrepreneurs. The award is available to all college and university students pursuing a career as an entrepreneur. The scholarship is also available to students in high school who plan to further their education to become successful entrepreneurs. The most deserving student will receive a total of $25,000 to cover their schooling and tuition fees. All interested and eligible students are urged to participate in a brief essay contest in which a star student will be chosen.
The entrepreneurial journey is not the easiest one, nor is it without risk. Aspiring entrepreneurs must take into account numerous risks. To become a successful entrepreneur, you must be capable of overcoming so many obstacles and challenges. Although many talented young students want to be successful entrepreneurs, not all of them can afford the necessary education. Richard Zahn knows the value of education better than anyone else. He is one individual who understands very well that the right education and success are intertwined. As a result, he decided to give a scholarship fund to the most deserving student as a form of giving back to the community. Richard Zahn hopes that his scholarship will not only help one lucky student become an excellent entrepreneur in the future but will also raise awareness of the many challenges that students studying to become future entrepreneurs face. All qualified students are encouraged to apply for the scholarship and to take advantage of this chance to earn money for their studies.
Richard Zahn is not only a successful Florida developer but also the former CEO of ZMG, and has had a rewarding and successful career. He joined the 245th Psyops Airborne after serving in the United States military, and has committed himself to discover new ways to better serve his country. Richard Zahn, a successful entrepreneur, businessman, and former ZMG CEO, wants to mentor the next generation of young entrepreneurs. He knows first-hand how challenging the road to become a successful business owner can be. He would like to give back to the next generation of young entrepreneurs through his scholarship program. For more information and details about the scholarship, interested and eligible students should visit Zahn's official scholarship website.
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GRAPHIC: Child attacked by dog, bitten in rear at middle school
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A child was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a dog while at a Louisiana middle school.
Officials with Caddo Schools say around 2 p.m. Friday, a dog belonging to a neighbor near Caddo Middle Magnet in Shreveport was accidentally let loose and got on campus.
GRAPHIC WARNING: Video associated with this story may contain disturbing content.
A child of an employee was bitten in the rear and taken to the hospital. The child is not a student at the school.
The child’s condition is currently unknown, KSLA reports.
Students were outside at P.E. class when the attack happened. The dog was seen chasing students, but school officials say none of them were bitten.
At least one parent says the same dog had gotten onto the playground earlier in the week, too.
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The Probst-Walker track meet in Emmett has always carried a lot of special undertones and special events that consistently take the memorial event to a different level for the hundreds of high school participants who normally invade Emmett for the annual gathering.
Among the special touches last Wednesday was a “warmup” lap that athletes took at the onset of the competition with a very special “pace care.”
Anders Jacobsen, a 98-year-old former competitive runner and stair-climber who resides at The Cottages of Emmett rode a Blessing Bike to take the warm-up lap with 300 student athletes trailing close behind.
Now with very limited physical mobility, Jacobsen rode in the front of the Blessing Bike that was propelled by his son Harlan. Harlan related Anders story through The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care Never Too Old to Dream program.
“Anders Jacobsen started running in his middle-age years to help him process stress from life changes he experienced at that time,” Harlan said. Harlan had been a high school track athlete and he and his father thought it was something healthy and fun that they could run together. Anders started training and never looked back.
At that time, “fun run” distance was 10k (6.3 miles) so that was the distance he trained for. He quickly became proficient and found great success as a competitive runner.
A short while after he started running, Anders qualified for the Pepsi Challenge Run, a prestigious race in New York City. He was thrilled to run alongside famous runners he respected from all over the U.S.
One of the runners he admired, saw him approaching the finish line and yelled, “Don’t let my wife beat you!” It made Anders’ day to be noticed and cheered on by one of his heroes in such a fun-spirited way.
When Anders was in his 60s, he started competing in stair-climbing competitions to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He also excelled at this sport and was recognized for earning first place at the competitions in his age category every year.
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When he turned 80, Anders was beaten by a young whippersnapper 70-year-old. Anders’ friends who raced with him for many years encouraged him to lobby for a new age category—the “80 years and up” category. He successfully did so and continued to win in this new category.
When Anders was 88, Harlan felt like his dad was showing him up, so he trained for and competed in a few stair-climbing races with his father. Harlan gained a new appreciation of how fit his dad was when he competed with him in those competitions.
At age 90, before the race, Harlan lobbied the Society to create a 90 and older category for the next race. This turned out to be Anders’ final race. Six months after that event he had a minor stroke and became unable to live independently.
Anders is now 98-years-old, on Keystone Hospice and has a limited life expectancy. His memory is not what it used to be but before his health declined, he told many stories to his Cottages family about his running exploits. They certainly appreciate what running means to Anders and decided to help make this event happen.
The activities and marketing team at The Cottages approached Ashley Holt, Emmett High School athletic director, and Seth Condors, track coach, to ask for help to do a special event for Anders. They enthusiastically caught the Cottages vision and agreed to help make this happen for Anders.
The hundreds of athletes preparing to compete in the Probst-Walker Track Meet at Emmett High had no problem embracing the opportunity and flooded in behind the Jacobsens as they took off for the quarter mile turn of the track.
The Probst-Walker Memorial Track meet has had a special emotional element since its inaugural run in 2008. It is named in memory of five Emmett students from two local families who perished in a tragic car accident in 2007.
Each year their memory has inspired athletes and brought out special events that embrace a spirit of sport and community that goes well beyond competition.
Later in the afternoon, Emmett athletes joined a special needs teammate in running the 100 meters to conclude a seventh heat in the event.
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LIVONIA, Mich. — Livonia officials are applauding the heroic actions of three teens who helped save two people during a house fire on Monday.
Doorbell video above courtesy Jeremy Hanlon.
According to the Livonia mayor’s office, Ethan Morche, Chase Adams and Colin Anderson, who all attend Churchill High School, were driving down Ellen Drive when they saw smoke coming out of a garage. After calling 911 to report the fire, they reportedly heard shouts from inside the house.
Officials say two of the teens found a sliding door that was unlocked and went inside to help, while the other teen waited for first responders to tell them that people were inside.
Both of the teens were able to bring two people out to safety, according to the mayor's office.
"We couldn't be more proud of these young men who remained calm, did the right thing, and were directly responsible for saving the lives of two of their neighbors,” said Livonia Fire & Rescue Chief Robert Jennison in a press release. “They could have just drove by, but instead they decided to take action, and stopped this incident from becoming a tragedy resulting in loss of life."
The teens and residents were medically evaluated on the scene.
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