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U.S. Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking. The case is the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue and comes as a rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live. In a 6-3 decision, the high court reversed a ruling by a San Francisco-based appeals court that found outdoor sleeping bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment. Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories A bipartisan group of leaders had argued the ruling made it harder for them to manage outdoor encampments encroaching on sidewalks and other public spaces in nine Western states. That includes California, which is home to one-third of the country's homeless population. Homeless advocates, on the other hand, said that allowing cities to punish people who need a place to sleep would criminalize homelessness and ultimately make the crisis worse. Cities had been allowed to regulate encampments but couldn't bar people from sleeping outdoors. The case came from the rural Oregon town of Grants Pass, which appealed a ruling striking down local ordinances that fined people US$295 for sleeping outside after tents began crowding public parks. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over the nine Western states, has held since 2018 that such bans violate the Eighth Amendment in areas where there aren't enough shelter beds. The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew a dramatic 12 per cent last year to its highest reported level, as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more people. Follow the CTV News channel on WhatsApp More than 650,000 people are estimated to be homeless, the most since the country began using a yearly point-in-time survey in 2007. Nearly half of them sleep outside. Older adults, LGBTQ2S+ people and people of color are disproportionately affected, advocates said. In Oregon, a lack of mental health and addiction resources has also helped fuel the crisis. The U.S. Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections, delivering a far-reaching and potentially lucrative victory to business interests. Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Premier Doug Ford has removed a member of his caucus due to what he's describing as 'serious lapses in judgment.' In a statement released Friday morning, the premier's office said MPP Goldie Ghamari had been removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus 'effective immediately.' Biden's Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they're still standing behind him U.S. President Joe Biden strained to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former U.S. president Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talks of replacing him atop the ticket. Russia to prepare a 'response' to U.S. drones over Black Sea Russia's defence minister ordered officials to prepare a 'response' to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, the ministry said Friday, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft. Is homemade sunscreen safe to use? Here's why it's 'a horrible idea,' according to experts Here is where, how and when to watch the 2024 NHL Entry Draft The 2024 NHL Entry Draft starts at 7 p.m. EST on Friday night and runs for two days from Sphere in Las Vegas. 'Hanging on for her life': Sask. family desperate to bring home sick niece from Philippines Fines related to neighbour's 443 noise complaints at centre of B.C. dispute Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Norval Morrisseau's family seeks to restore late artist's legacy, worth after fraud More than a year after police in Ontario unravelled a massive art fraud involving the works of Norval Morrisseau, the late Indigenous artist's family and estate say they're still paying the price for the decades-long scheme. Wildfires: Fire ban maintained in Labrador, lifted for island of Newfoundland Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Biden's Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they're still standing behind him U.S. President Joe Biden strained to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former U.S. president Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talks of replacing him atop the ticket. U.S. Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces German court convicts a 15-year-old of planning an extremist attack on a Christmas market A German court on Friday convicted a 15-year-old boy of plotting an Islamic extremist attack on a Christmas market and gave him a four-year sentence. Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for concussion Princess Anne has left the hospital and returned to her southwestern England estate after an accident thought to involve a horse left her with a concussion. A mother's pain as the first victim of Kenya's deadly protests is buried Edith Wanjiku holds onto one of the few photos she's left with of her teenage son Ibrahim Kamau. His life was cut short by two gunshot wounds to his neck that were sustained during Kenya's deadly protests on Tuesday in which more than 20 people were killed. Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children The police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made critical decisions that slowed the law enforcement response to stop a killer who was "hunting" victims and ultimately killed 21 people at Robb Elementary, according to an indictment unsealed Friday. Trudeau Liberals 'under siege' across the country, with Conservatives cracking red 'fortresses' like Toronto and Vancouver: Nanos Hot on the heels of the Conservatives' stunning byelection victory in the riding of Toronto—St. Paul's, new seat projection data from Nanos Research show ridings considered previously safe for the Liberals are increasingly up for grabs. Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party Liberal campaign co-chair Terry Duguid insisted Thursday that his caucus is united behind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on the prime minister's political future. AI regulation 'a start,' needs to 'have teeth': Hinton, godfather of AI, says So-called godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton says he's 'pleased' governments are starting to take artificial intelligence, and the possible regulations of it, seriously. Is homemade sunscreen safe to use? Here's why it's 'a horrible idea,' according to experts If you could make sunscreen with items found in your kitchen pantry, should you do it? Posts from social media influencers and bloggers including recipes to make your own sunscreen have been wildly circulated online, but the dermatologists who spoke to CTVNews.ca call it a 'horrible idea.' Alex Munter stepping down as CHEO president and CEO to lead Canadian Medical Association CHEO has announced that Alex Munter is stepping down as the president and CEO of eastern Ontario's children's hospital to take on a new role as the CEO of the Canadian Medical Association. 'This disorder has almost killed me': His addiction to ultraprocessed food began as a child Chicago native Jeffrey Odwazny says he has been addicted to ultraprocessed food since he was a child. 'I was driven to eat and eat and eat, and while I would overeat healthy food, what really got me were the candies, the cakes, the pies, the ice cream,' said the 54-year-old former warehouse supervisor. A harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here's how to spot it Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth Saturday morning, passing by at about three-quarters the distance from Earth to the moon. It was first spotted two weeks ago by a South African observatory and is about 393 feet to 853 feet (120 metres to 260 metres) wide. Canadians can soon fix their Apple products. Here's how Has your iPhone screen cracked, or does your MacBook battery not charge like it used to? Instead of sending it in to an Apple repair centre or scheduling an appointment with a Genius Bar, Canadians will soon be able to fix their own devices at home. Deadly bat illness found in Alberta As well as being loved for his music, Elton John is known around the world for his unique sense of style. Now, the rock star is giving his fans the chance to own some of his eye-catching outfits. 'Rust' armourer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison Lawyers for Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie 'Rust,' said in a Thursday court filing that prosecutors withheld evidence that would have favoured the defendant during her manslaughter trial. After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas Competitive eater Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America's Independence Day this year after a falling out with organizers of the event that made him famous, the annual 4th of July eating contest in Brooklyn's Coney Island. Shares of Trump Media & Technology rise following first presidential debate Shares of Trump Media, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, jumped 5% at the opening bell Friday after the first U.S. presidential debate, with some investors believing it could become a bigger mouthpiece for the former president if he is re-elected. B.C. coffee chain fined nearly $31K for lack of recycling plan A Metro-Vancouver-based coffee chain has been fined thousands of dollars for failing to present and follow a recycling plan. Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports Canadian economic growth rebounded in April, but early indications suggested it failed to maintain the momentum into May. Getting rid of poison ivy is a serious matter. What you should and shouldn't do For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I'd have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can't say for sure whether I'm immune to the rash that tortures so many of my fellow gardeners or if I've just been lucky, but one thing is for sure: The plant does pose a serious problem for many who come into contact with it. Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as "dating app burnout." Different schools of thought on why Canada drapes itself with red and white Are car dealership employees linked to auto thefts in Canada? CTV News investigates 'Hanging on for her life': Sask. family desperate to bring home sick niece from Philippines A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 30-year-old Tori Dunn. North Shore hiker lucky to be rescued after calling for help with 1% phone battery: search team Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Premier Doug Ford has removed a member of his caucus due to what he's describing as 'serious lapses in judgment.' In a statement released Friday morning, the premier's office said MPP Goldie Ghamari had been removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus 'effective immediately.' Buying a car? Why you may have to pay more at some dealers if you use cash Morrisburg man dead after a three-vehicle collision near Winchester Canada's top court rejects appeal from Sask. man who murdered wife The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an application from a Saskatoon man who murdered his wife. 'Hanging on for her life': Sask. family desperate to bring home sick niece from Philippines For half a decade, a Saskatoon family has been trying to bring their orphaned niece to Canada, they say now it's a matter of life or death. Tornado watches issued for much of southeast Sask., including Regina Five survivors from Sudbury, Ont., rescued in human trafficking investigation Six people have been charged in a provincial human trafficking investigation that identified five survivors from Greater Sudbury. Critics say end of safe consumption services in northern Ont. will strain health system, lead to more deaths The northeast's only remaining supervised consumption site, Safe Health Site Timmins (SHST), is shutting down its safe consumption services at the end of the month. Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Nearly a decade behind schedule, the Canadian military's long-promised naval refuelling station in the High Arctic could open as early as this summer, albeit with restrictions on the facility's operations and serious questions about its long-term viability. Man accused in Victoria double-stabbing now charged with murder, police say Months after a double-stabbing in downtown Victoria that left one victim dead, a suspect has been charged with murder. B.C. Premier David Eby welcomes 'happy and healthy' daughter after early campaign start Police find vehicle in a ditch on Manitoulin Island, impaired driving charges follow Police on Manitoulin Island noticed two people looking in a ditch late Thursday evening on Highway 540. Northwestern Ont. police investigate fatal Hwy. 17 crash Judge acquits Newfoundland lawyer on sexual assault, interference charges A judge dismissed all sexual misconduct charges against a Newfoundland lawyer Thursday, saying repeated inconsistencies and falsehoods in the complainant's accounts eroded her credibility and left him unable to believe her allegations. Threat from Churchill Falls wildfire eases, officials say 'promising' forecast ahead With rain coming down in central Labrador and temperatures dropping, the wildfire near Churchill Falls has been downgraded, although fire officials say there's still work to be done to keep the flames at bay. 'The weather conditions are favourable,' N.L. premier says as wildfire remains away from Churchill Falls

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U.S. Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside. The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking. The case is the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue and comes as a rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live. In a 6-3 decision, the high court reversed a ruling by a San Francisco-based appeals court that found outdoor sleeping bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment. Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories A bipartisan group of leaders had argued the ruling made it harder for them to manage outdoor encampments encroaching on sidewalks and other public spaces in nine Western states. That includes California, which is home to one-third of the country's homeless population. Homeless advocates, on the other hand, said that allowing cities to punish people who need a place to sleep would criminalize homelessness and ultimately make the crisis worse. Cities had been allowed to regulate encampments but couldn't bar people from sleeping outdoors. The case came from the rural Oregon town of Grants Pass, which appealed a ruling striking down local ordinances that fined people US$295 for sleeping outside after tents began crowding public parks. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over the nine Western states, has held since 2018 that such bans violate the Eighth Amendment in areas where there aren't enough shelter beds. The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew a dramatic 12 per cent last year to its highest reported level, as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more people. Follow the CTV News channel on WhatsApp More than 650,000 people are estimated to be homeless, the most since the country began using a yearly point-in-time survey in 2007. Nearly half of them sleep outside. Older adults, LGBTQ2S+ people and people of color are disproportionately affected, advocates said. In Oregon, a lack of mental health and addiction resources has also helped fuel the crisis. The U.S. Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections, delivering a far-reaching and potentially lucrative victory to business interests. Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Premier Doug Ford has removed a member of his caucus due to what he's describing as 'serious lapses in judgment.' In a statement released Friday morning, the premier's office said MPP Goldie Ghamari had been removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus 'effective immediately.' Biden's Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they're still standing behind him U.S. President Joe Biden strained to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former U.S. president Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talks of replacing him atop the ticket. Russia to prepare a 'response' to U.S. drones over Black Sea Russia's defence minister ordered officials to prepare a 'response' to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, the ministry said Friday, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft. Is homemade sunscreen safe to use? Here's why it's 'a horrible idea,' according to experts Here is where, how and when to watch the 2024 NHL Entry Draft The 2024 NHL Entry Draft starts at 7 p.m. EST on Friday night and runs for two days from Sphere in Las Vegas. 'Hanging on for her life': Sask. family desperate to bring home sick niece from Philippines Fines related to neighbour's 443 noise complaints at centre of B.C. dispute Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Norval Morrisseau's family seeks to restore late artist's legacy, worth after fraud More than a year after police in Ontario unravelled a massive art fraud involving the works of Norval Morrisseau, the late Indigenous artist's family and estate say they're still paying the price for the decades-long scheme. Wildfires: Fire ban maintained in Labrador, lifted for island of Newfoundland Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Biden's Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they're still standing behind him U.S. President Joe Biden strained to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former U.S. president Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talks of replacing him atop the ticket. U.S. Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces German court convicts a 15-year-old of planning an extremist attack on a Christmas market A German court on Friday convicted a 15-year-old boy of plotting an Islamic extremist attack on a Christmas market and gave him a four-year sentence. Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for concussion Princess Anne has left the hospital and returned to her southwestern England estate after an accident thought to involve a horse left her with a concussion. A mother's pain as the first victim of Kenya's deadly protests is buried Edith Wanjiku holds onto one of the few photos she's left with of her teenage son Ibrahim Kamau. His life was cut short by two gunshot wounds to his neck that were sustained during Kenya's deadly protests on Tuesday in which more than 20 people were killed. Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children The police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made critical decisions that slowed the law enforcement response to stop a killer who was "hunting" victims and ultimately killed 21 people at Robb Elementary, according to an indictment unsealed Friday. Trudeau Liberals 'under siege' across the country, with Conservatives cracking red 'fortresses' like Toronto and Vancouver: Nanos Hot on the heels of the Conservatives' stunning byelection victory in the riding of Toronto—St. Paul's, new seat projection data from Nanos Research show ridings considered previously safe for the Liberals are increasingly up for grabs. Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party Liberal campaign co-chair Terry Duguid insisted Thursday that his caucus is united behind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on the prime minister's political future. AI regulation 'a start,' needs to 'have teeth': Hinton, godfather of AI, says So-called godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton says he's 'pleased' governments are starting to take artificial intelligence, and the possible regulations of it, seriously. Is homemade sunscreen safe to use? Here's why it's 'a horrible idea,' according to experts If you could make sunscreen with items found in your kitchen pantry, should you do it? Posts from social media influencers and bloggers including recipes to make your own sunscreen have been wildly circulated online, but the dermatologists who spoke to CTVNews.ca call it a 'horrible idea.' Alex Munter stepping down as CHEO president and CEO to lead Canadian Medical Association CHEO has announced that Alex Munter is stepping down as the president and CEO of eastern Ontario's children's hospital to take on a new role as the CEO of the Canadian Medical Association. 'This disorder has almost killed me': His addiction to ultraprocessed food began as a child Chicago native Jeffrey Odwazny says he has been addicted to ultraprocessed food since he was a child. 'I was driven to eat and eat and eat, and while I would overeat healthy food, what really got me were the candies, the cakes, the pies, the ice cream,' said the 54-year-old former warehouse supervisor. A harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here's how to spot it Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth Saturday morning, passing by at about three-quarters the distance from Earth to the moon. It was first spotted two weeks ago by a South African observatory and is about 393 feet to 853 feet (120 metres to 260 metres) wide. Canadians can soon fix their Apple products. Here's how Has your iPhone screen cracked, or does your MacBook battery not charge like it used to? Instead of sending it in to an Apple repair centre or scheduling an appointment with a Genius Bar, Canadians will soon be able to fix their own devices at home. Deadly bat illness found in Alberta As well as being loved for his music, Elton John is known around the world for his unique sense of style. Now, the rock star is giving his fans the chance to own some of his eye-catching outfits. 'Rust' armourer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison Lawyers for Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie 'Rust,' said in a Thursday court filing that prosecutors withheld evidence that would have favoured the defendant during her manslaughter trial. After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas Competitive eater Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America's Independence Day this year after a falling out with organizers of the event that made him famous, the annual 4th of July eating contest in Brooklyn's Coney Island. Shares of Trump Media & Technology rise following first presidential debate Shares of Trump Media, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, jumped 5% at the opening bell Friday after the first U.S. presidential debate, with some investors believing it could become a bigger mouthpiece for the former president if he is re-elected. B.C. coffee chain fined nearly $31K for lack of recycling plan A Metro-Vancouver-based coffee chain has been fined thousands of dollars for failing to present and follow a recycling plan. Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports Canadian economic growth rebounded in April, but early indications suggested it failed to maintain the momentum into May. Getting rid of poison ivy is a serious matter. What you should and shouldn't do For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I'd have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can't say for sure whether I'm immune to the rash that tortures so many of my fellow gardeners or if I've just been lucky, but one thing is for sure: The plant does pose a serious problem for many who come into contact with it. Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as "dating app burnout." Different schools of thought on why Canada drapes itself with red and white Are car dealership employees linked to auto thefts in Canada? CTV News investigates 'Hanging on for her life': Sask. family desperate to bring home sick niece from Philippines A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 30-year-old Tori Dunn. North Shore hiker lucky to be rescued after calling for help with 1% phone battery: search team Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Premier Doug Ford has removed a member of his caucus due to what he's describing as 'serious lapses in judgment.' In a statement released Friday morning, the premier's office said MPP Goldie Ghamari had been removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus 'effective immediately.' Buying a car? Why you may have to pay more at some dealers if you use cash Morrisburg man dead after a three-vehicle collision near Winchester Canada's top court rejects appeal from Sask. man who murdered wife The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an application from a Saskatoon man who murdered his wife. 'Hanging on for her life': Sask. family desperate to bring home sick niece from Philippines For half a decade, a Saskatoon family has been trying to bring their orphaned niece to Canada, they say now it's a matter of life or death. Tornado watches issued for much of southeast Sask., including Regina Five survivors from Sudbury, Ont., rescued in human trafficking investigation Six people have been charged in a provincial human trafficking investigation that identified five survivors from Greater Sudbury. Critics say end of safe consumption services in northern Ont. will strain health system, lead to more deaths The northeast's only remaining supervised consumption site, Safe Health Site Timmins (SHST), is shutting down its safe consumption services at the end of the month. Ontario MPP removed from PC caucus over 'serious lapses in judgment' Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Nearly a decade behind schedule, the Canadian military's long-promised naval refuelling station in the High Arctic could open as early as this summer, albeit with restrictions on the facility's operations and serious questions about its long-term viability. Man accused in Victoria double-stabbing now charged with murder, police say Months after a double-stabbing in downtown Victoria that left one victim dead, a suspect has been charged with murder. B.C. Premier David Eby welcomes 'happy and healthy' daughter after early campaign start Police find vehicle in a ditch on Manitoulin Island, impaired driving charges follow Police on Manitoulin Island noticed two people looking in a ditch late Thursday evening on Highway 540. Northwestern Ont. police investigate fatal Hwy. 17 crash Judge acquits Newfoundland lawyer on sexual assault, interference charges A judge dismissed all sexual misconduct charges against a Newfoundland lawyer Thursday, saying repeated inconsistencies and falsehoods in the complainant's accounts eroded her credibility and left him unable to believe her allegations. Threat from Churchill Falls wildfire eases, officials say 'promising' forecast ahead With rain coming down in central Labrador and temperatures dropping, the wildfire near Churchill Falls has been downgraded, although fire officials say there's still work to be done to keep the flames at bay. 'The weather conditions are favourable,' N.L. premier says as wildfire remains away from Churchill Falls

Black Lace star who sang Agadoo dies suddenly

Colin Gibb, a founding member of the novelty pop group Black Lace, has died aged 70. The band were best known for their hits Agadoo, Superman and Do The Conga, which were staple songs at summer discos across the UK throughout the mid-1980s. Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in seventh place. Gibb's wife Sue Kelly announced his death on Facebook, writing: "It is with heartbreaking news that I am letting you all know my dearest husband Colin Gibb died this afternoon. "I love you Colin, spent 22 years living your Agadoo dream, we were due to retire to Spain on Thursday, you were so happy, so looking forward to our new life, now you're gone. "As we used to say, always love you forever." Colin Gibb with his wife Sue Kelly. Pic: Sue Kelly/Facebook Gibb had announced his retirement from the group last month and had planned to move to Spain with his wife. A tribute on the official Black Lace Facebook fan page said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our great friend Colin Gibb. "Colin was one of the founder members of Black Lace, together with Alan Barton, and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. "We'd like to send his family and friends all our love and support at this extremely difficult time." Former Black Lace singer Dene Michael wrote on X: "So sad to announce the passing of my singing partner in Black Lace Colin Gibb rest in peace my friend God bless you x" This content is provided by X, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable X cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to X cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow Gibb joined Black Lace in 1976 and went on to tour the world with them. Their biggest hit came in 1984 with Agadoo - a song about pushing pineapples, shaking trees, grinding coffee and dancing the night away - performed by Gibb and bandmate Alan Barton, who died in 1995. The song sold more than a million copies worldwide and reached number two in the UK charts. When being presented with an award for their success, presenter Richard Whiteley reportedly forgot Gibb's name - calling him Mr Agadoo in honour of the hit track. Thirteen years later, the band raised more than £25,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care on a day dubbed "Agadoo Day," which saw them play 20 shows in 24 hours around the UK. The catchy hit was famously parodied in the 1986 number one chart single The Chicken Song, written for the political puppet show Spitting Image.

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Black Lace star who sang Agadoo dies suddenly. Colin Gibb, a founding member of the novelty pop group Black Lace, has died aged 70. The band were best known for their hits Agadoo, Superman and Do The Conga, which were staple songs at summer discos across the UK throughout the mid-1980s. Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in seventh place. Gibb's wife Sue Kelly announced his death on Facebook, writing: "It is with heartbreaking news that I am letting you all know my dearest husband Colin Gibb died this afternoon. "I love you Colin, spent 22 years living your Agadoo dream, we were due to retire to Spain on Thursday, you were so happy, so looking forward to our new life, now you're gone. "As we used to say, always love you forever." Colin Gibb with his wife Sue Kelly. Pic: Sue Kelly/Facebook Gibb had announced his retirement from the group last month and had planned to move to Spain with his wife. A tribute on the official Black Lace Facebook fan page said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our great friend Colin Gibb. "Colin was one of the founder members of Black Lace, together with Alan Barton, and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. "We'd like to send his family and friends all our love and support at this extremely difficult time." Former Black Lace singer Dene Michael wrote on X: "So sad to announce the passing of my singing partner in Black Lace Colin Gibb rest in peace my friend God bless you x" This content is provided by X, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable X cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to X cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow Gibb joined Black Lace in 1976 and went on to tour the world with them. Their biggest hit came in 1984 with Agadoo - a song about pushing pineapples, shaking trees, grinding coffee and dancing the night away - performed by Gibb and bandmate Alan Barton, who died in 1995. The song sold more than a million copies worldwide and reached number two in the UK charts. When being presented with an award for their success, presenter Richard Whiteley reportedly forgot Gibb's name - calling him Mr Agadoo in honour of the hit track. Thirteen years later, the band raised more than £25,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care on a day dubbed "Agadoo Day," which saw them play 20 shows in 24 hours around the UK. The catchy hit was famously parodied in the 1986 number one chart single The Chicken Song, written for the political puppet show Spitting Image.

Designer Brands Inc. Solidifies Strong Leadership Team By Naming Sarah Crockett as Chief Marketing Officer of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

DBI ) (the "Company" and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, announces a critical hire to support the company's transformational efforts to adapt and curate the best shoes for customers. As CMO of DSW, Crockett will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives for DSW's nearly 500 U.S. store locations and e-commerce channel, DSW.com, furthering the implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies that enhance DSW's brand awareness, drive customer engagement and ensure consistent brand messaging. Crockett will report to DSW President Laura Denk. "I am thrilled to be joining the team at DSW at a vital time for the footwear industry and the consumer," said Crockett. "The enthusiasm in the business has led to a spark of transformation, of which I'm eager to contribute towards through my vision and passion in elevating our brands to new heights and inspire change in the world of footwear. Innovation and creativity have been at the core of DSW since day one, and I am joining a team that has an unwavering determination and shared commitment towards creating the future, together." Crockett joins a powerful leadership team led by Designer Brands CEO Doug Howe. She will be influential in promoting Designer Brands' Step Ahead Plan to advance the company's strategic priorities of putting customers first, while being product obsessed and transformation-focused. "Sarah brings a wealth of experience as Chief Marketing Officer and has a proven track record of driving innovative marketing strategies that resonate with customers," said Denk. "Her leadership and vision will be instrumental in advancing DSW's presence and narrative, connecting with our customers in meaningful ways. With Sarah's efforts, we look forward to enhancing our customer engagement and further solidifying DSW's position as a leader in the footwear industry." Crockett brings to the Company an extensive background in global full-funnel marketing and a comprehensive knowledge of brand strategy development, along with considerable experience in multi-channel and consumer-centric marketing. She most recently served as Global Chief Marketing Officer at Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. ("NSP") where she oversaw global product development, research and development, and category positioning in addition to leadership for their two banner brands, Nature's Sunshine and Synergy Worldwide. Prior to that, she was Global Chief Marketing Officer for Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. ("Dickies") and subsequently held the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Backcountry.com LLC ("Backcountry") and Burton Snowboards ("Burton"). She also has held leadership positions at other specialty retail brands including Lucky Brand, Vans and REI. Crockett currently sits on the Board of Directors for Rumpl, a sustainable and versatile outdoor blanket brand, and Stance, a sock, underwear and t-shirt brand embracing the positive message of individuality and fresh artistic design. She is a graduate of California State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. About Designer Brands Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry through a mission of inspiring self-expression. With a diversified, world-class portfolio of coveted brands, including Crown Vintage, Hush Puppies, Jessica Simpson, Keds, Kelly & Katie, Le TIGRE, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Topo Athletic, Vince Camuto and others, Designer Brands designs and produces on-trend footwear and accessories for all of life's occasions delivered to the consumer through a robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure and powerful national wholesale distribution. Powered by a billion-dollar digital commerce business across multiple domains and nearly 640 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company stores in North America, Designer Brands delivers current, in-line footwear and accessories from the largest national brands in the industry and holds leading market share positions in key product categories across Women's, Men's and Kids'. Designer Brands also distributes its brands internationally through select wholesale and distributor relationships while also leveraging design and sourcing expertise to build private label product for national retailers. Designer Brands is committed to being a difference maker in the world, taking steps forward to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the footwear industry and supporting a global community and the health of the planet by donating more than nine million pairs of shoes to the global non-profit Soles4Souls. To learn more, visit Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "outlook," "could," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "would," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," "targets," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. These statements are based on the Company's current views and expectations and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: uncertain general economic and financial conditions and the related impacts to consumer discretionary spending, as well as our ability to plan for and respond to the impact of these conditions; our ability to anticipate and respond to rapidly changing consumer preferences, seasonality, customer expectations, and fashion trends; our ability to execute on our business strategies, including integrating and growing our Brand Portfolio segment, enhancing in-store and digital shopping experiences, and meeting consumer demands; our ability to protect our reputation and to maintain the brands we license; our ability to successfully integrate new hires in leadership and retain our existing management team, and to continue to attract qualified new personnel; and our competitiveness with respect to style, price, brand availability, shopping platforms, and customer service. Risks and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are described in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K or other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the time when made. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements included in this press release to reflect any future events or circumstances.

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Designer Brands Inc. Solidifies Strong Leadership Team By Naming Sarah Crockett as Chief Marketing Officer of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse. DBI ) (the "Company" and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, announces a critical hire to support the company's transformational efforts to adapt and curate the best shoes for customers. As CMO of DSW, Crockett will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives for DSW's nearly 500 U.S. store locations and e-commerce channel, DSW.com, furthering the implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies that enhance DSW's brand awareness, drive customer engagement and ensure consistent brand messaging. Crockett will report to DSW President Laura Denk. "I am thrilled to be joining the team at DSW at a vital time for the footwear industry and the consumer," said Crockett. "The enthusiasm in the business has led to a spark of transformation, of which I'm eager to contribute towards through my vision and passion in elevating our brands to new heights and inspire change in the world of footwear. Innovation and creativity have been at the core of DSW since day one, and I am joining a team that has an unwavering determination and shared commitment towards creating the future, together." Crockett joins a powerful leadership team led by Designer Brands CEO Doug Howe. She will be influential in promoting Designer Brands' Step Ahead Plan to advance the company's strategic priorities of putting customers first, while being product obsessed and transformation-focused. "Sarah brings a wealth of experience as Chief Marketing Officer and has a proven track record of driving innovative marketing strategies that resonate with customers," said Denk. "Her leadership and vision will be instrumental in advancing DSW's presence and narrative, connecting with our customers in meaningful ways. With Sarah's efforts, we look forward to enhancing our customer engagement and further solidifying DSW's position as a leader in the footwear industry." Crockett brings to the Company an extensive background in global full-funnel marketing and a comprehensive knowledge of brand strategy development, along with considerable experience in multi-channel and consumer-centric marketing. She most recently served as Global Chief Marketing Officer at Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. ("NSP") where she oversaw global product development, research and development, and category positioning in addition to leadership for their two banner brands, Nature's Sunshine and Synergy Worldwide. Prior to that, she was Global Chief Marketing Officer for Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. ("Dickies") and subsequently held the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Backcountry.com LLC ("Backcountry") and Burton Snowboards ("Burton"). She also has held leadership positions at other specialty retail brands including Lucky Brand, Vans and REI. Crockett currently sits on the Board of Directors for Rumpl, a sustainable and versatile outdoor blanket brand, and Stance, a sock, underwear and t-shirt brand embracing the positive message of individuality and fresh artistic design. She is a graduate of California State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. About Designer Brands Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry through a mission of inspiring self-expression. With a diversified, world-class portfolio of coveted brands, including Crown Vintage, Hush Puppies, Jessica Simpson, Keds, Kelly & Katie, Le TIGRE, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Topo Athletic, Vince Camuto and others, Designer Brands designs and produces on-trend footwear and accessories for all of life's occasions delivered to the consumer through a robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure and powerful national wholesale distribution. Powered by a billion-dollar digital commerce business across multiple domains and nearly 640 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company stores in North America, Designer Brands delivers current, in-line footwear and accessories from the largest national brands in the industry and holds leading market share positions in key product categories across Women's, Men's and Kids'. Designer Brands also distributes its brands internationally through select wholesale and distributor relationships while also leveraging design and sourcing expertise to build private label product for national retailers. Designer Brands is committed to being a difference maker in the world, taking steps forward to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the footwear industry and supporting a global community and the health of the planet by donating more than nine million pairs of shoes to the global non-profit Soles4Souls. To learn more, visit Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "outlook," "could," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "would," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," "targets," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. These statements are based on the Company's current views and expectations and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: uncertain general economic and financial conditions and the related impacts to consumer discretionary spending, as well as our ability to plan for and respond to the impact of these conditions; our ability to anticipate and respond to rapidly changing consumer preferences, seasonality, customer expectations, and fashion trends; our ability to execute on our business strategies, including integrating and growing our Brand Portfolio segment, enhancing in-store and digital shopping experiences, and meeting consumer demands; our ability to protect our reputation and to maintain the brands we license; our ability to successfully integrate new hires in leadership and retain our existing management team, and to continue to attract qualified new personnel; and our competitiveness with respect to style, price, brand availability, shopping platforms, and customer service. Risks and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are described in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K or other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the time when made. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements included in this press release to reflect any future events or circumstances.

Trump-backed primary candidates run the table, proving his power in the party: 'With him 110%'

War veteran Sam Brown vows to deliver for Americans 'crushed' by Biden's policies after major win Former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown vowed to deliver results for Americans "crushed" by Biden's policy failures, his first promise after winning a hard fought Senate primary in the crucial swing state of Nevada. If there was any remaining doubt about former President Trump's sway over the Republican Party, dismiss it. The presumptive GOP presidential nominee firmly remains his party's ultimate kingmaker – candidates who landed the coveted Trump endorsement all won their primary battles on Tuesday as four states held intra-party contests. And in a couple of high-profile cases, Republican primaries that were supposed to be competitive contests ended up as blowouts with the Trump-backed candidates easily cruising to victory. "With all things equal, you want the president's endorsement. End of story," longtime Republican consultant Dave Carney told Fox News. "It's not a guaranteed win, but it is really important. It sends a signal to primary voters of your credentials." WHAT TRUMP-BACKED SAM BROWN TOLD FOX NEWS AFTER HIS LANDSLIDE GOP SENATE PRIMARY VICTORY Former President Trump points during a campaign rally at Sunset Park in Las Vegas on June 9, 2024. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) And seasoned GOP strategist and communicator Lance Trover, spotlighting that the party remains firmly under Trump's grip, said, "I don't know that there's really any question about where Republican voters are and who they're aligned with." TRUMP ENDORSEMENT IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE A VICTORY FOR SENATE GOP CAMPAIGN CHAIR A last-minute endorsement by Trump in Nevada likely boosted Army veteran Sam Brown to a more than 40-point victory in the GOP Senate primary in the key race in a crucial Western battleground that may determine if Republicans win back the chamber's majority. Brown, a former Army captain who was severely burned and permanently scarred in 2008 when his vehicle ran over an explosive device in the war in Afghanistan, ended up crushing his main Republican rival – Jeff Gunter, a wealthy dermatologist who served as Trump's ambassador to Iceland. Republican senatorial candidate Sam Brown speaks at an election night party Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Reno, Nevada. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes) Trump's endorsement Sunday in Nevada was the latest example of the former president backing the candidate supported by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is the Senate GOP's campaign arm. a serious primary challenge for a second straight election cycle. Mace won renomination in South Carolina' s competitive Low Country-based 1st Congressional District by easily defeating Catherine Templeton, a former director of South Carolina's labor agency who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2018, and Marine Corps veteran Bill Young. MACE CRUSHES CHALLENGERS IN HIGH-PROFILE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY SHOWDOWN Templeton was backed by millions spent by outside groups aligned with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Unlike two years ago, when he had her back, the former House speaker targeted Mace, who last year was one of eight House Republicans to break ranks and vote to oust McCarthy. The former speaker is seeking revenge as he works to defeat the eight Republican lawmakers, and McCarthy-aligned outside groups shelled out millions of dollars to run ads supporting Templeton and targeting Mace. In 2022, Trump targeted Mace after she blamed him for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters aiming to upend congressional certification of President Biden's 2020 election victory. Mace won a single-digit victory over a Trump-backed challenger. But fast-forward two years, and Mace now had Trump's backing after she endorsed the former president and campaigned for him earlier this year in South Carolina's crucial GOP presidential primary. Trump also had an impact on the GOP primary race in the 4th District in upstate South Carolina. That's where three-term Rep. William Timmons narrowly fended off a challenge from state Rep. Adam Morgan, who ran to Timmons' right. "There's no doubt that Timmons would have lost without the Trump endorsement," a Republican source who works on House races told Fox News. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP 2nd Congressional District – where Republicans are once again hoping to knock off moderate Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who is running for a fourth term in a mostly rural district won by Trump in both 2016 and 2020 – the former president's endorsement made a major impact. State Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who had Trump's backing, defeated state Rep. Mike Soboleski by more than 30 points. And in North Dakota, Trump's endorsement of Rep. Kelly Armstrong likely helped the three-term Republican representative top Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the race to succeed GOP Gov. Doug Burgum. Burgum, who is considered a top contender to serve as Trump's running mate, had backed Miller in the primary. Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a caucus night rally in Las Vegas, Feb. 8, 2024, as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum watches. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Carney, who stayed neutral in the GOP presidential primaries but is now steering a pro-Trump super PAC, noted that compared to two years ago, when a number of high-profile Trump endorsed candidates won primary battles but went down to defeat in the general election, "he's being more judicious in who he's endorsing. And Trover, a top aide on Burgum's unsuccessful 2024 presidential primary campaign, emphasized, "I think you're seeing more and more of a unified Republican Party as we inch forward toward the general election." He argued that the GOP is "a unified party that's going to be with him 110% of the way, no matter what happens." Republicans did under perform in Tuesday's one general election showdown – a special congressional election in red-state Ohio. Republican state Sen. Michael Rulli defeated Democrat Michael Kripchak, an Air Force veteran, by less than 10 points in the race to succeed former GOP Rep. Bill Johnson, who stepped down earlier this year to serve as president of Youngstown State University. Johnson overwhelmingly won the mostly rural and blue-collar district by 35 points in his 2022 re-election and Trump carried the district by 29 points in 2020. But the massive swing in the Democrats' favor is the latest example of their party over performing in special elections. National Republican Congressional Committee communications director Jack Pandol argued that his party is "not sweating" the results in the special election and dismisses talk that the contest was a barometer for things to come in November, as the House GOP works to defend its razor-thin majority in the chamber. "It's a special election. It's off-calendar. Turnout is really low," Pandol told Fox News. "I don't think that it's useful or instructive to try to read into this too much." And he predicted that House Republicans "will eviscerate" Democrats with "presidential-level turnout."

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Trump-backed primary candidates run the table, proving his power in the party: 'With him 110%'. War veteran Sam Brown vows to deliver for Americans 'crushed' by Biden's policies after major win Former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown vowed to deliver results for Americans "crushed" by Biden's policy failures, his first promise after winning a hard fought Senate primary in the crucial swing state of Nevada. If there was any remaining doubt about former President Trump's sway over the Republican Party, dismiss it. The presumptive GOP presidential nominee firmly remains his party's ultimate kingmaker – candidates who landed the coveted Trump endorsement all won their primary battles on Tuesday as four states held intra-party contests. And in a couple of high-profile cases, Republican primaries that were supposed to be competitive contests ended up as blowouts with the Trump-backed candidates easily cruising to victory. "With all things equal, you want the president's endorsement. End of story," longtime Republican consultant Dave Carney told Fox News. "It's not a guaranteed win, but it is really important. It sends a signal to primary voters of your credentials." WHAT TRUMP-BACKED SAM BROWN TOLD FOX NEWS AFTER HIS LANDSLIDE GOP SENATE PRIMARY VICTORY Former President Trump points during a campaign rally at Sunset Park in Las Vegas on June 9, 2024. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) And seasoned GOP strategist and communicator Lance Trover, spotlighting that the party remains firmly under Trump's grip, said, "I don't know that there's really any question about where Republican voters are and who they're aligned with." TRUMP ENDORSEMENT IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE A VICTORY FOR SENATE GOP CAMPAIGN CHAIR A last-minute endorsement by Trump in Nevada likely boosted Army veteran Sam Brown to a more than 40-point victory in the GOP Senate primary in the key race in a crucial Western battleground that may determine if Republicans win back the chamber's majority. Brown, a former Army captain who was severely burned and permanently scarred in 2008 when his vehicle ran over an explosive device in the war in Afghanistan, ended up crushing his main Republican rival – Jeff Gunter, a wealthy dermatologist who served as Trump's ambassador to Iceland. Republican senatorial candidate Sam Brown speaks at an election night party Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Reno, Nevada. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes) Trump's endorsement Sunday in Nevada was the latest example of the former president backing the candidate supported by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is the Senate GOP's campaign arm. a serious primary challenge for a second straight election cycle. Mace won renomination in South Carolina' s competitive Low Country-based 1st Congressional District by easily defeating Catherine Templeton, a former director of South Carolina's labor agency who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2018, and Marine Corps veteran Bill Young. MACE CRUSHES CHALLENGERS IN HIGH-PROFILE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY SHOWDOWN Templeton was backed by millions spent by outside groups aligned with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Unlike two years ago, when he had her back, the former House speaker targeted Mace, who last year was one of eight House Republicans to break ranks and vote to oust McCarthy. The former speaker is seeking revenge as he works to defeat the eight Republican lawmakers, and McCarthy-aligned outside groups shelled out millions of dollars to run ads supporting Templeton and targeting Mace. In 2022, Trump targeted Mace after she blamed him for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters aiming to upend congressional certification of President Biden's 2020 election victory. Mace won a single-digit victory over a Trump-backed challenger. But fast-forward two years, and Mace now had Trump's backing after she endorsed the former president and campaigned for him earlier this year in South Carolina's crucial GOP presidential primary. Trump also had an impact on the GOP primary race in the 4th District in upstate South Carolina. That's where three-term Rep. William Timmons narrowly fended off a challenge from state Rep. Adam Morgan, who ran to Timmons' right. "There's no doubt that Timmons would have lost without the Trump endorsement," a Republican source who works on House races told Fox News. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP 2nd Congressional District – where Republicans are once again hoping to knock off moderate Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who is running for a fourth term in a mostly rural district won by Trump in both 2016 and 2020 – the former president's endorsement made a major impact. State Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who had Trump's backing, defeated state Rep. Mike Soboleski by more than 30 points. And in North Dakota, Trump's endorsement of Rep. Kelly Armstrong likely helped the three-term Republican representative top Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the race to succeed GOP Gov. Doug Burgum. Burgum, who is considered a top contender to serve as Trump's running mate, had backed Miller in the primary. Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a caucus night rally in Las Vegas, Feb. 8, 2024, as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum watches. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Carney, who stayed neutral in the GOP presidential primaries but is now steering a pro-Trump super PAC, noted that compared to two years ago, when a number of high-profile Trump endorsed candidates won primary battles but went down to defeat in the general election, "he's being more judicious in who he's endorsing. And Trover, a top aide on Burgum's unsuccessful 2024 presidential primary campaign, emphasized, "I think you're seeing more and more of a unified Republican Party as we inch forward toward the general election." He argued that the GOP is "a unified party that's going to be with him 110% of the way, no matter what happens." Republicans did under perform in Tuesday's one general election showdown – a special congressional election in red-state Ohio. Republican state Sen. Michael Rulli defeated Democrat Michael Kripchak, an Air Force veteran, by less than 10 points in the race to succeed former GOP Rep. Bill Johnson, who stepped down earlier this year to serve as president of Youngstown State University. Johnson overwhelmingly won the mostly rural and blue-collar district by 35 points in his 2022 re-election and Trump carried the district by 29 points in 2020. But the massive swing in the Democrats' favor is the latest example of their party over performing in special elections. National Republican Congressional Committee communications director Jack Pandol argued that his party is "not sweating" the results in the special election and dismisses talk that the contest was a barometer for things to come in November, as the House GOP works to defend its razor-thin majority in the chamber. "It's a special election. It's off-calendar. Turnout is really low," Pandol told Fox News. "I don't think that it's useful or instructive to try to read into this too much." And he predicted that House Republicans "will eviscerate" Democrats with "presidential-level turnout."

Potassium chloride medications recalled due to failure that could cause heart attacks: FDA

Plant-based products could negatively impact heart health: Study Co-founder of Truemed Calley Means joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the health benefits of eating real meat versus plant-based, calling it 'toxic sludge.' Two brands of potassium chloride capsules are being recalled because they may not dissolve as they should, which could cause a person to have a heart attack, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a press release published on June 25, the FDA explained that Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 114 batches of a product called Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K. The reason is because of "failed dissolution" in the pills. The product is intended for patients who suffer from low potassium levels, or According to the FDA, the failed dissolution could elevate consumers' potassium to the point where a heart attack is possible. VIRAL HOSTAGE TAPE SLEEPING TREND GAINS STEAM AS DOCTORS WARN OF POTENTIAL DANGERS The FDA announced the recall of two different medications that, due to a failure to dissolve, have the potential to cause heart attacks. (iStock) American Health Packaging issued a similar recall of 21 batches of the same capsules. The capsules were also made by Glenmark but distributed by BluePoint Laboratories. "The failed dissolution of potassium chloride extended release capsules may cause high potassium levels, also known as hyperkalemia, which can result in irregular heart beat that can lead to cardiac arrest," the FDA's statement read. "For patients who require chronic use of potassium chloride extended-release oral capsules… there is a reasonable probability of developing hyperkalemia that may lead to a range of severity of adverse events from being asymptomatic to more severe potential life-threatening adverse events of hyperkalemia such as cardiac arrythmias, severe muscle weakness, and death," the agency added. MORE AMERICANS SMOKE MARIJUANA DAILY THAN DRINK ALCOHOL, STUDY CLAIMS The product is intended for patients who suffer from low potassium levels, or hypokalemia. (FDA) The FDA also noted that there have not been any hyperkalemia cases or "serious adverse events" reported related to the product yet. The statement noted that the capsules are sold in bottles of 100-count and 500-count. "Glenmark is notifying its wholesale and distributor customers by written letters and is arranging for return of all recalled batches," the FDA said. "Wholesalers, distributors, and retailers that have the recalled products should discontinue distribution of the recalled product lots immediately and follow the instructions provided in the written recall letter." "Wholesalers and distributors should conduct a sub-recall to retail or pharmacy customers." Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 114 batches of a product called Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K.

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Potassium chloride medications recalled due to failure that could cause heart attacks: FDA. Plant-based products could negatively impact heart health: Study Co-founder of Truemed Calley Means joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the health benefits of eating real meat versus plant-based, calling it 'toxic sludge.' Two brands of potassium chloride capsules are being recalled because they may not dissolve as they should, which could cause a person to have a heart attack, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a press release published on June 25, the FDA explained that Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 114 batches of a product called Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K. The reason is because of "failed dissolution" in the pills. The product is intended for patients who suffer from low potassium levels, or According to the FDA, the failed dissolution could elevate consumers' potassium to the point where a heart attack is possible. VIRAL HOSTAGE TAPE SLEEPING TREND GAINS STEAM AS DOCTORS WARN OF POTENTIAL DANGERS The FDA announced the recall of two different medications that, due to a failure to dissolve, have the potential to cause heart attacks. (iStock) American Health Packaging issued a similar recall of 21 batches of the same capsules. The capsules were also made by Glenmark but distributed by BluePoint Laboratories. "The failed dissolution of potassium chloride extended release capsules may cause high potassium levels, also known as hyperkalemia, which can result in irregular heart beat that can lead to cardiac arrest," the FDA's statement read. "For patients who require chronic use of potassium chloride extended-release oral capsules… there is a reasonable probability of developing hyperkalemia that may lead to a range of severity of adverse events from being asymptomatic to more severe potential life-threatening adverse events of hyperkalemia such as cardiac arrythmias, severe muscle weakness, and death," the agency added. MORE AMERICANS SMOKE MARIJUANA DAILY THAN DRINK ALCOHOL, STUDY CLAIMS The product is intended for patients who suffer from low potassium levels, or hypokalemia. (FDA) The FDA also noted that there have not been any hyperkalemia cases or "serious adverse events" reported related to the product yet. The statement noted that the capsules are sold in bottles of 100-count and 500-count. "Glenmark is notifying its wholesale and distributor customers by written letters and is arranging for return of all recalled batches," the FDA said. "Wholesalers, distributors, and retailers that have the recalled products should discontinue distribution of the recalled product lots immediately and follow the instructions provided in the written recall letter." "Wholesalers and distributors should conduct a sub-recall to retail or pharmacy customers." Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 114 batches of a product called Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K.

Internet searches, Facebook messages of admitted serial killer used as evidence in Winnipeg trial

The definition of a serial killer, beheadings, garbage collection dates and questions about DNA evidence were among the internet searches made on the computer belonging to admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki around the times he killed four women, the court heard Tuesday. This evidence, found on Skibicki's computer as a result of a search warrant, was presented in Manitoba's Court of King's Bench Tuesday. Winnipeg police crime intelligence analyst Riley Johansson testified about what was found on Skibicki's computer and in the admitted serial killer's Facebook messages. The 37-year-old accused is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the 2022 deaths of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and an unidentified woman who Indigenous leaders have given the name Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe or Buffalo Woman. He has pleaded not guilty, but has admitted to the killings. However, his defence argues Skibicki should be found not criminally responsible for the deaths due to mental disorder. Around the times of the killings in March and May 2022, Johansson testified numerous internet searches were made from Skibicki's computer regarding Winnipeg's waste management, what time garbage was collected, along with questions about DNA evidence and whether bleach would remove fingerprints. The court also heard one day after Myran was killed on May 4, several searches were made from Skibicki's computer including 'definition of a serial killer' and 'do Muslims behead people with knives.' Johansson also testified about a photo of Skibicki holding a knife that was found on his computer which had been uploaded around the time of Contois' death. Johansson said there appeared to be a reddish stain on Skibicki's hands, believed to be blood. Facebook messages with ex-wife used as evidence in trial In Facebook messages from Skibicki's account, Johansson said the man discussed his "sexual frustration" and "depraved sexual perversion" and told his ex-wife, "I have never felt so broken sexually." The court was told Skibicki sent Facebook messages to his wife on May 9 – days after Myran was killed – telling his ex-wife, "I could be doing like three life sentences." "I feel so ashamed for what I did before," the messages read. "I just went down a dark path because I stopped caring." The court is expected to hear more testimony in the afternoon regarding more Facebook messages Skibicki is believed to have sent. The Crown is expected to wrap up its case on Wednesday. Toronto Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h foul ball offered tickets, signed baseball by team 79-year-old Madonna Wilkinson has been playing the accordion since she was 15, when she picked one up that had been left behind at one of her parents' rollicking parties in the oceanside town about 25 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L. She has played Sunday masses and St. Patrick's Day parties, and community events of all kinds.

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Internet searches, Facebook messages of admitted serial killer used as evidence in Winnipeg trial. The definition of a serial killer, beheadings, garbage collection dates and questions about DNA evidence were among the internet searches made on the computer belonging to admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki around the times he killed four women, the court heard Tuesday. This evidence, found on Skibicki's computer as a result of a search warrant, was presented in Manitoba's Court of King's Bench Tuesday. Winnipeg police crime intelligence analyst Riley Johansson testified about what was found on Skibicki's computer and in the admitted serial killer's Facebook messages. The 37-year-old accused is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the 2022 deaths of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and an unidentified woman who Indigenous leaders have given the name Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe or Buffalo Woman. He has pleaded not guilty, but has admitted to the killings. However, his defence argues Skibicki should be found not criminally responsible for the deaths due to mental disorder. Around the times of the killings in March and May 2022, Johansson testified numerous internet searches were made from Skibicki's computer regarding Winnipeg's waste management, what time garbage was collected, along with questions about DNA evidence and whether bleach would remove fingerprints. The court also heard one day after Myran was killed on May 4, several searches were made from Skibicki's computer including 'definition of a serial killer' and 'do Muslims behead people with knives.' Johansson also testified about a photo of Skibicki holding a knife that was found on his computer which had been uploaded around the time of Contois' death. Johansson said there appeared to be a reddish stain on Skibicki's hands, believed to be blood. Facebook messages with ex-wife used as evidence in trial In Facebook messages from Skibicki's account, Johansson said the man discussed his "sexual frustration" and "depraved sexual perversion" and told his ex-wife, "I have never felt so broken sexually." The court was told Skibicki sent Facebook messages to his wife on May 9 – days after Myran was killed – telling his ex-wife, "I could be doing like three life sentences." "I feel so ashamed for what I did before," the messages read. "I just went down a dark path because I stopped caring." The court is expected to hear more testimony in the afternoon regarding more Facebook messages Skibicki is believed to have sent. The Crown is expected to wrap up its case on Wednesday. Toronto Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h foul ball offered tickets, signed baseball by team 79-year-old Madonna Wilkinson has been playing the accordion since she was 15, when she picked one up that had been left behind at one of her parents' rollicking parties in the oceanside town about 25 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L. She has played Sunday masses and St. Patrick's Day parties, and community events of all kinds.

NYU Langone Cardiology Researcher Awarded Institut de France Grand Prize in Science

the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has been awarded the Lefoulon Delalande Institut de France Grand Prize in Science (the Grand Prix Scientifique) for 2024. Cardiovascular Research Center at NYU Langone Health, was honored for her answers to central questions in the field of cardiovascular physiology, including, for instance, how persistent activation of the immune system (chronic inflammation) by excess cholesterol drives the development of plaques in the arteries of patients with atherosclerosis. The award is conferred annually by the Lefoulon-Delalande Foundation at the $650,000 award, making it the largest of its kind in cardiovascular research. Moore's research team discovered that the immune system recognizes certain (oxidized) forms of cholesterol using signaling proteins (receptors) designed to detect foreign invaders (e.g. bacteria). This immune response sets off chronic inflammation of the arteries that results in the formation of plaques, which compromise arterial blood flow and can lead to heart attacks. Moore and colleagues also showed that when immune system cells known as macrophages engulf oxidized cholesterol, it can lead to the formation of cholesterol crystals that sound an inflammatory alarm. These intracellular cholesterol crystals trigger a protein group called the NLRP3-inflammasome complex. This complex is responsible for generating the potent pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1b, whose inhibition has been shown in clinical trials to reduce risk of cardiovascular events. "I am thrilled to receive this prize that honors the work carried out by my research team over the last two decades," said Moore. "It has been an honor to work with such talented trainees and world-class colleagues in pursuit of answers to why chronic inflammation develops in response to hyper-cholesterolemia and drives cardiovascular diseases that place such a burden on millions of patients globally." In other work, Moore and colleagues revealed the role of a molecule called netrin-1 in causing macrophages to accumulate in atherosclerotic plaques and fat (adipose) tissue of obese individuals to drive a vicious cycle of chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disease. Moore also made discoveries on the role of tiny RNA molecules in regulating the pathways that control cholesterol levels in cells and the blood. She showed that these "microRNAs" can repress the pathways that help cells rid themselves of excess cholesterol, resulting in the accumulation of cholesterol-laden immune cells in plaques and the development of atherosclerotic disease. Importantly, she found that microRNAs, in particular miR-33, could be targeted therapeutically to promote the normal balance of cholesterol in the body. "The impact of Dr. Moore's work on both the current and near-future of treatment for cardiovascular diseases is nothing short of profound," said Glenn I. Fishman, MD, director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. "It is great to see such an innovative and dedicated scientist be recognized in this way," added Fishman, also vice chair for research for the Department of Medicine. "There is no better example than Dr. Moore of the kind of exemplary scientist we seek to support at our institution," said Dafna Bar-Sagi, PhD, senior vice president, vice dean for science, and chief scientific officer at NYU Langone Health. "Congratulations to her and the entire cardiology team." Dr. Moore shares the award this year with Christopher Glass, MD, PhD, professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of California at San Diego. Previous awards recognizing Dr. Moore's research include in 2022 a Gill Heart and Vascular Institute Award, given each year to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine. In 2021, she was elected to the

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NYU Langone Cardiology Researcher Awarded Institut de France Grand Prize in Science. the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has been awarded the Lefoulon Delalande Institut de France Grand Prize in Science (the Grand Prix Scientifique) for 2024. Cardiovascular Research Center at NYU Langone Health, was honored for her answers to central questions in the field of cardiovascular physiology, including, for instance, how persistent activation of the immune system (chronic inflammation) by excess cholesterol drives the development of plaques in the arteries of patients with atherosclerosis. The award is conferred annually by the Lefoulon-Delalande Foundation at the $650,000 award, making it the largest of its kind in cardiovascular research. Moore's research team discovered that the immune system recognizes certain (oxidized) forms of cholesterol using signaling proteins (receptors) designed to detect foreign invaders (e.g. bacteria). This immune response sets off chronic inflammation of the arteries that results in the formation of plaques, which compromise arterial blood flow and can lead to heart attacks. Moore and colleagues also showed that when immune system cells known as macrophages engulf oxidized cholesterol, it can lead to the formation of cholesterol crystals that sound an inflammatory alarm. These intracellular cholesterol crystals trigger a protein group called the NLRP3-inflammasome complex. This complex is responsible for generating the potent pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1b, whose inhibition has been shown in clinical trials to reduce risk of cardiovascular events. "I am thrilled to receive this prize that honors the work carried out by my research team over the last two decades," said Moore. "It has been an honor to work with such talented trainees and world-class colleagues in pursuit of answers to why chronic inflammation develops in response to hyper-cholesterolemia and drives cardiovascular diseases that place such a burden on millions of patients globally." In other work, Moore and colleagues revealed the role of a molecule called netrin-1 in causing macrophages to accumulate in atherosclerotic plaques and fat (adipose) tissue of obese individuals to drive a vicious cycle of chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disease. Moore also made discoveries on the role of tiny RNA molecules in regulating the pathways that control cholesterol levels in cells and the blood. She showed that these "microRNAs" can repress the pathways that help cells rid themselves of excess cholesterol, resulting in the accumulation of cholesterol-laden immune cells in plaques and the development of atherosclerotic disease. Importantly, she found that microRNAs, in particular miR-33, could be targeted therapeutically to promote the normal balance of cholesterol in the body. "The impact of Dr. Moore's work on both the current and near-future of treatment for cardiovascular diseases is nothing short of profound," said Glenn I. Fishman, MD, director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. "It is great to see such an innovative and dedicated scientist be recognized in this way," added Fishman, also vice chair for research for the Department of Medicine. "There is no better example than Dr. Moore of the kind of exemplary scientist we seek to support at our institution," said Dafna Bar-Sagi, PhD, senior vice president, vice dean for science, and chief scientific officer at NYU Langone Health. "Congratulations to her and the entire cardiology team." Dr. Moore shares the award this year with Christopher Glass, MD, PhD, professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of California at San Diego. Previous awards recognizing Dr. Moore's research include in 2022 a Gill Heart and Vascular Institute Award, given each year to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine. In 2021, she was elected to the

FA insists Champions League final security was success despite incidents

The Football Association has insisted that the massive security operation for Saturday night's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund was a success, particularly in terms of keeping out ticketless fans who tried to storm the Wembley gates. The biggest game in European club football was marred at the outset by three men invading the pitch. The first got close enough to the Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior to take a selfie and the last was eventually bundled away by stewards with the Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer lending a hand. The three men were arrested together with two more who tried and failed to get on to the pitch. They are all set to be charged with criminal offences. Real Madrid preparing to announce Kylian Mbappé signing within days Read more In a worrying echo of the Euro 2020 final at Wembley between England and Italy, there were coordinated attempts made by groups of people to rush the turnstiles and gain entrance without tickets. The FA had been desperate to counter this, investing £5m and overseeing an 18-month operation to beef up Wembley's infrastructure. More than 2,500 stewards were on duty and measures included opening the gates at 4pm – four hours before kick-off. The major move was the introduction of a hard perimeter ticket check. Fans could get relatively close to the stadium having maybe been stopped for spot checks by police or stewards because it is not possible to lock down the wider Wembley area where people live and work. But the FA strongly believes that the perimeter worked, pointing to how the most aggressive elements on the night were thwarted by it. The lessons of the Euro final were learned, even if tailgating remains a hugely difficult problem to solve at major events. "Before and during last night's Uefa Champions League final there were several incidents of groups of ticketless individuals trying to enter the stadium," a Wembley statement read. "Our enhanced security operations ensured that these incidents were dealt with robustly and swiftly. These attempts to get into the stadium without tickets were not successful and the new outer perimeter system at Wembley worked. Jude Bellingham looks on as a pitch invader stops play early in the Champions League final. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Observer The Metropolitan police updated their arrests figure to 56 on Sunday; the majority remain in custody. T/Commander Louise Puddefoot said: "We are confident that the overwhelming majority of attempts to unlawfully gain access to Wembley on Saturday evening were unsuccessful thanks to the efforts of officers, stewards and other stadium staff. "Officers made 56 arrests – five for pitch invasion and the majority for attempts to breach security. Major sporting events often attract attempts by those without tickets to bypass perimeter fencing or otherwise gain entry. There was a robust policing operation in place to support the Wembley security plan and officers worked closely with stewards and stadium staff to maintain security throughout. "Videos shared online showing groups running into entrances do not necessarily represent successful attempts to enter the stadium. There are typically multiple further levels of security beyond an initial entrance." The FA was keen to promote an enjoyable experience for supporters, especially after the mayhem that tainted the 2022 Champions League final between Madrid and Liverpool in Paris and the Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our There was a relaxed atmosphere for much of the buildup along Olympic Way and that extended to patience among the hoards who waited along the same stretch after the game for trains back into central London. An FA spokesperson said: "Following events in Paris, we wanted the fan experience to be as good as possible, while also ensuring the stadium was fully secure. The infrastructure worked well –in London and at Wembley. Transport, fan festivals and the general fan experience were all very positive."

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FA insists Champions League final security was success despite incidents. The Football Association has insisted that the massive security operation for Saturday night's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund was a success, particularly in terms of keeping out ticketless fans who tried to storm the Wembley gates. The biggest game in European club football was marred at the outset by three men invading the pitch. The first got close enough to the Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior to take a selfie and the last was eventually bundled away by stewards with the Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer lending a hand. The three men were arrested together with two more who tried and failed to get on to the pitch. They are all set to be charged with criminal offences. Real Madrid preparing to announce Kylian Mbappé signing within days Read more In a worrying echo of the Euro 2020 final at Wembley between England and Italy, there were coordinated attempts made by groups of people to rush the turnstiles and gain entrance without tickets. The FA had been desperate to counter this, investing £5m and overseeing an 18-month operation to beef up Wembley's infrastructure. More than 2,500 stewards were on duty and measures included opening the gates at 4pm – four hours before kick-off. The major move was the introduction of a hard perimeter ticket check. Fans could get relatively close to the stadium having maybe been stopped for spot checks by police or stewards because it is not possible to lock down the wider Wembley area where people live and work. But the FA strongly believes that the perimeter worked, pointing to how the most aggressive elements on the night were thwarted by it. The lessons of the Euro final were learned, even if tailgating remains a hugely difficult problem to solve at major events. "Before and during last night's Uefa Champions League final there were several incidents of groups of ticketless individuals trying to enter the stadium," a Wembley statement read. "Our enhanced security operations ensured that these incidents were dealt with robustly and swiftly. These attempts to get into the stadium without tickets were not successful and the new outer perimeter system at Wembley worked. Jude Bellingham looks on as a pitch invader stops play early in the Champions League final. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Observer The Metropolitan police updated their arrests figure to 56 on Sunday; the majority remain in custody. T/Commander Louise Puddefoot said: "We are confident that the overwhelming majority of attempts to unlawfully gain access to Wembley on Saturday evening were unsuccessful thanks to the efforts of officers, stewards and other stadium staff. "Officers made 56 arrests – five for pitch invasion and the majority for attempts to breach security. Major sporting events often attract attempts by those without tickets to bypass perimeter fencing or otherwise gain entry. There was a robust policing operation in place to support the Wembley security plan and officers worked closely with stewards and stadium staff to maintain security throughout. "Videos shared online showing groups running into entrances do not necessarily represent successful attempts to enter the stadium. There are typically multiple further levels of security beyond an initial entrance." The FA was keen to promote an enjoyable experience for supporters, especially after the mayhem that tainted the 2022 Champions League final between Madrid and Liverpool in Paris and the Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our There was a relaxed atmosphere for much of the buildup along Olympic Way and that extended to patience among the hoards who waited along the same stretch after the game for trains back into central London. An FA spokesperson said: "Following events in Paris, we wanted the fan experience to be as good as possible, while also ensuring the stadium was fully secure. The infrastructure worked well –in London and at Wembley. Transport, fan festivals and the general fan experience were all very positive."

WATCH: Students receive patriotic homecoming

Students returning from studying abroad in Italy received a patriotic homecoming at the airport as friends dressed up as American-flag-clad eagles.

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WATCH: Students receive patriotic homecoming. Students returning from studying abroad in Italy received a patriotic homecoming at the airport as friends dressed up as American-flag-clad eagles.

Ukraine, Singapore Sign Air Services Agreement.

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The big picture: Dhruv Malhotra’s open-air sleeper in night-time Delhi

Dhruv Malhotra photographed after dark in Indian cities and suburbs. He was, he says, drawn to "the silence, the palpable sense of time and the unknown" as well as the chance "to make visible what is ordinarily dark and hidden". To begin with, these scenes were uninhabited. He liked the idea of places on the edges of the urban, left alone overnight, waiting to wake again. To achieve his effects he exposed colour negative film over long periods, imprinting otherworldly early hours on film. About a year into these insomniac studies he took a picture of a night sleeper he chanced upon. Malhotra was living and working mostly in Noida, the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, a satellite zone of Delhi, which has expanded rapidly since it was created in 1976. After that first picture of the sleeper he made a series, going in search of where people might bed down, staking out likely benches and shelters. Mostly the people he photographed were not homeless. Summers are stifling hot in Uttar Pradesh, and sleeping outside is a regular custom. Some were migrant workers who chose to sleep close to their place of work, others were security guards between shifts. "When photographing," Malhotra has said of the series, "I'm looking for spaces where the human figure and the urban environment form a symmetry with each other." This picture is emblematic of that nocturnal series. It is included in a large-scale book, Night Fever, which focuses on photography and cinema set in the moments when the world is fast asleep. As with other work in the book, Malhotra's pictures convey the heightened sensory awareness that daylight tends to extinguish; his sleepers, lost to the world, have what he calls "the sense of disquiet that otherwise would go unnoticed".

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The big picture: Dhruv Malhotra’s open-air sleeper in night-time Delhi. Dhruv Malhotra photographed after dark in Indian cities and suburbs. He was, he says, drawn to "the silence, the palpable sense of time and the unknown" as well as the chance "to make visible what is ordinarily dark and hidden". To begin with, these scenes were uninhabited. He liked the idea of places on the edges of the urban, left alone overnight, waiting to wake again. To achieve his effects he exposed colour negative film over long periods, imprinting otherworldly early hours on film. About a year into these insomniac studies he took a picture of a night sleeper he chanced upon. Malhotra was living and working mostly in Noida, the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, a satellite zone of Delhi, which has expanded rapidly since it was created in 1976. After that first picture of the sleeper he made a series, going in search of where people might bed down, staking out likely benches and shelters. Mostly the people he photographed were not homeless. Summers are stifling hot in Uttar Pradesh, and sleeping outside is a regular custom. Some were migrant workers who chose to sleep close to their place of work, others were security guards between shifts. "When photographing," Malhotra has said of the series, "I'm looking for spaces where the human figure and the urban environment form a symmetry with each other." This picture is emblematic of that nocturnal series. It is included in a large-scale book, Night Fever, which focuses on photography and cinema set in the moments when the world is fast asleep. As with other work in the book, Malhotra's pictures convey the heightened sensory awareness that daylight tends to extinguish; his sleepers, lost to the world, have what he calls "the sense of disquiet that otherwise would go unnoticed".

What are the Conservatives really saying when they say ‘don’t surrender’ to the Labour party?

Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives have gone from encouraging people not to vote for their opponents, to telling them “don’t surrender” to Labour. The Conservatives have said that a Labour vote would mean surrendering the economy , their pension and their children’s education , among others. One image shows a family holding their hands in the air – apparently at gunpoint – with the accompanying text “Don’t surrender your family’s future to Labour”. Sunak tweeted this with the line “I will never stop fighting for this country”. So, what does it mean to talk of “fighting” and “surrender” in a democratic election? War metaphors have a long history in politics. We can find references to “fighting” elections back in the 1830s in the Hansard archives . Just think about how we talk about election “victories”, running an “election campaign” or “conceding defeat”. These are all quite conventional and well-trodden, expressions we might use without even thinking of them as metaphorical. But the use of “surrender” here takes this a step further, calling the democratic process into question. By framing a vote for Labour as “surrendering”, it suggests that the incoming government is not legitimately and democratically elected, but rather a hostile takeover that should be resisted. War metaphors are themselves pervasive. A study in 2005 found that around 15% of all articles in news magazines made use of them. They draw on a basic set of knowledge and express urgency and negativity to stimulate an emotional response , grabbing attention (and headlines) in the process. Metaphors of battles and war received much attention during the COVID pandemic, where studies examined the effects and implications of a war framing . In that context, war metaphors were found to increase negative emotions and worries . They also influenced rightwing participants in one study to accept or prefer more bellicose measures in tackling COVID . Want more election coverage from The Conversation’s academic experts? Over the coming weeks, we’ll bring you informed analysis of developments in the campaign and we’ll fact check the claims being made. Sign up for our new, weekly election newsletter , delivered every Friday throughout the campaign and beyond. Metaphors involve a partial likening between the target (the thing we are talking about) and the source (the thing we are likening it to). When the far right talks of “a swarm of migrants” and invokes a metaphor of “migrants are insects” they are typically referring to elements like “large numbers”, or “lack of control”, rather than “essential for pollination and therefore survival”. When we say one thing is like another, we say it is like it in some ways, but not all. In the case of “politics is war”, the speaker might be stoking division to try and force the audience to view the choices as binary and mutually exclusive – and, they hope, to get people to support them (“corral the troops”). The Conservatives frame the Labour party as a threat to the individual (don’t surrender your family) and country (don’t surrender the economy). This plays up political division, while downplaying that Labour and Labour voters are part of the same country and society as Conservatives. Does it matter? Is it only words? Language always matters in politics, and metaphors are especially persuasive. We know from academic research that they can influence how we think and what responses we might consider legitimate . We also know that once we think of one thing in terms of another (once we have a metaphorical frame), it is not so easy to switch it off. The “surrender” metaphor could lead to tension and polarisation with consequences lasting far beyond the election result, and beyond the individual career of any one politician. Just look at who else has used these metaphors recently. Donald Trump has repeatedly spoken to his supporters of war in politics, with his campaign now putting the phrase “never surrender” on official merchandise next to his mugshot. Perhaps this is what inspired Sunak’s team. On January 6 2021, Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol to prevent a legitimate president-elect taking office, as Trump repeated false claims that the election was stolen. In this case, the suggestion that a democratic process is something to not “surrender” to, but rather to resist, had real, physical consequences. The Capitol attackers injured approximately 140 police officers and caused around US$1.5 million (£1.19 million) in damage. War metaphors are powerful persuasive tools. The problem for society is the legacy they leave – especially when they have been pushed to the edges. According to a recent poll, 32% of the UK see loss of trust as the biggest threat to democracy . Framing a democratic election as “surrendering” delegitimises that event and contributes to that distrust. The short-term gain of attention and emotional appeal from supporters comes at a long-term cost of social cohesion and trust. Charlotte Taylor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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What are the Conservatives really saying when they say ‘don’t surrender’ to the Labour party?. Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives have gone from encouraging people not to vote for their opponents, to telling them “don’t surrender” to Labour. The Conservatives have said that a Labour vote would mean surrendering the economy , their pension and their children’s education , among others. One image shows a family holding their hands in the air – apparently at gunpoint – with the accompanying text “Don’t surrender your family’s future to Labour”. Sunak tweeted this with the line “I will never stop fighting for this country”. So, what does it mean to talk of “fighting” and “surrender” in a democratic election? War metaphors have a long history in politics. We can find references to “fighting” elections back in the 1830s in the Hansard archives . Just think about how we talk about election “victories”, running an “election campaign” or “conceding defeat”. These are all quite conventional and well-trodden, expressions we might use without even thinking of them as metaphorical. But the use of “surrender” here takes this a step further, calling the democratic process into question. By framing a vote for Labour as “surrendering”, it suggests that the incoming government is not legitimately and democratically elected, but rather a hostile takeover that should be resisted. War metaphors are themselves pervasive. A study in 2005 found that around 15% of all articles in news magazines made use of them. They draw on a basic set of knowledge and express urgency and negativity to stimulate an emotional response , grabbing attention (and headlines) in the process. Metaphors of battles and war received much attention during the COVID pandemic, where studies examined the effects and implications of a war framing . In that context, war metaphors were found to increase negative emotions and worries . They also influenced rightwing participants in one study to accept or prefer more bellicose measures in tackling COVID . Want more election coverage from The Conversation’s academic experts? Over the coming weeks, we’ll bring you informed analysis of developments in the campaign and we’ll fact check the claims being made. Sign up for our new, weekly election newsletter , delivered every Friday throughout the campaign and beyond. Metaphors involve a partial likening between the target (the thing we are talking about) and the source (the thing we are likening it to). When the far right talks of “a swarm of migrants” and invokes a metaphor of “migrants are insects” they are typically referring to elements like “large numbers”, or “lack of control”, rather than “essential for pollination and therefore survival”. When we say one thing is like another, we say it is like it in some ways, but not all. In the case of “politics is war”, the speaker might be stoking division to try and force the audience to view the choices as binary and mutually exclusive – and, they hope, to get people to support them (“corral the troops”). The Conservatives frame the Labour party as a threat to the individual (don’t surrender your family) and country (don’t surrender the economy). This plays up political division, while downplaying that Labour and Labour voters are part of the same country and society as Conservatives. Does it matter? Is it only words? Language always matters in politics, and metaphors are especially persuasive. We know from academic research that they can influence how we think and what responses we might consider legitimate . We also know that once we think of one thing in terms of another (once we have a metaphorical frame), it is not so easy to switch it off. The “surrender” metaphor could lead to tension and polarisation with consequences lasting far beyond the election result, and beyond the individual career of any one politician. Just look at who else has used these metaphors recently. Donald Trump has repeatedly spoken to his supporters of war in politics, with his campaign now putting the phrase “never surrender” on official merchandise next to his mugshot. Perhaps this is what inspired Sunak’s team. On January 6 2021, Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol to prevent a legitimate president-elect taking office, as Trump repeated false claims that the election was stolen. In this case, the suggestion that a democratic process is something to not “surrender” to, but rather to resist, had real, physical consequences. The Capitol attackers injured approximately 140 police officers and caused around US$1.5 million (£1.19 million) in damage. War metaphors are powerful persuasive tools. The problem for society is the legacy they leave – especially when they have been pushed to the edges. According to a recent poll, 32% of the UK see loss of trust as the biggest threat to democracy . Framing a democratic election as “surrendering” delegitimises that event and contributes to that distrust. The short-term gain of attention and emotional appeal from supporters comes at a long-term cost of social cohesion and trust. Charlotte Taylor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Target to Roll Out Transformative GenAI Technology to its Store Team Members Chainwide

Retailer's new GenAI-powered chatbot, Store Companion, is designed to make team members' jobs easier and enhance the shopping experience The tool is scheduled to roll out to hundreds of thousands of team members across Target's nearly 2,000 stores by August Target will continue to test and develop new GenAI applications that accelerate its business, empower its team and support its future growth June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT ) today announced plans to roll out a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool to team members at all of its nearly 2,000 stores by August, becoming the first major retailer to share that it is bringing this technology to its store team members across the U.S. The tool, called Store Companion, is a GenAI-powered chatbot designed by Target that can answer on-the-job process questions, coach new team members, support store operations management and more. Continue Reading Target's new GenAI-powered chatbot, Store Companion, is designed to make team members' jobs easier and enhance the shopping experience. Store Companion's goal is to make the teams' jobs easier and allow them to work more quickly and efficiently, offering faster service and deeper guest engagement to make the shopping experience even better. The initiative is part of Target's broader strategic approach to using GenAI across its business to empower its team, enhance the guest experience and support the company's long-term growth. "We know technology will continue to play an outsized role in the future of retail — for our team members, our guests and our business. With that in mind, we're continually experimenting with new tools to make it even easier for our team to do their jobs and to bring more of what guests love about shopping at Target to life," said Brett Craig, executive vice president and chief information officer, Target. "The transformative nature of GenAI is helping us accelerate the rate of innovation across our operations, and we're excited about the role these new tools and applications will play in driving growth." How the Store Companion tool works The Store Companion chatbot will be available as an app on store team members' specially equipped handheld devices, providing immediate answers to their questions about processes and procedures. For example, team members can input prompts like "How do I sign a guest up for a Target Circle Card?" and "How do I restart the cash register in the event of a power outage?" and receive instructions and resources in seconds. The tool also serves as a store process expert and coach, helping new and seasonal team members learn on the job. Testing, learning and improving the tool "Generative AI is game-changing technology and Store Companion will make daily tasks easier and enable our team to respond to guests' requests with confidence and efficiency," said Mark Schindele, executive vice president and chief stores officer, Target. "The tool frees up time and attention for our team to serve guests with care and to create a shopping destination that invites discovery, ease and moments of everyday joy." To develop this best-in-class resource for its store team members, Target's in-house technology team used real frequently asked questions and process documents from its store teams across the U.S. The team worked quickly, taking the project from its initial testing phase to planned rollout in just six months. Target is currently piloting the tool at about 400 stores, using the teams' feedback to improve the experience ahead of the chainwide rollout. Early feedback from pilot teams indicates that Store Companion is positively impacting their daily work. "We're hearing great feedback from our team about the new app," said Jake Seaquist, store director at one of the pilot stores in Champlin, Minn. "Streamlining day-to-day tasks goes a long way with our team members and adds up to more time spent with guests and a better guest experience across the store." Since the pilot began, experienced team members have been sharing their expertise and adding materials to help shape the tool. The power of AI across Target's business Store Companion is the latest example of how Target is accelerating its use of GenAI to create even more personalized and intuitive experiences for team members and consumers. In addition to Store Companion, the retailer plans to roll out another internal GenAI tool in the coming months, starting with its headquarters team members. When placed in the hands of Target's most important asset, its team, this technology has the potential to transform day-to-day tasks and empower team members to be more efficient and spend time doing the most meaningful work. Target also is using GenAI to elevate its digital experience for consumers, including GenAI-powered product pages and search capabilities that curate the most relevant results and make it even easier for consumers to find everything they need when shopping on Target.com. For example: Enhancements to thousands of product display pages on Target.com this year have created more relevant, guest-friendly experiences. Target is using GenAI to summarize reviews and make the product descriptions on its site pages even more relevant to help shoppers make confident purchase decisions. It also enhances the items' product titles with more robust information to help shoppers search and find the right items faster. More than 100,000 of these pages are expected to be complete by the end of the summer. Guided Search has begun rolling out on Target.com, which allows guests to search the site using conversational language and discover even more of the assortment through intelligent, curated results. For example, a search for "summer party" will return a broader range of relevant items, from party supplies and invitations to outdoor tableware, meat for grilling, a variety of snack and drink ideas and more. It also will help shoppers remember commonly forgotten items such as sun protection, insect repellents, outdoor games and other essentials. This enhanced search experience will continue to expand and will be available to all consumers later this summer. In addition to these enhancements, Target will continue testing dozens of additional GenAI applications throughout 2024 and beyond. The retailer remains committed to the safe and responsible use of the technology and is focused on building a GenAI ecosystem that will continue to drive its business and enhance the team member and guest experiences while embracing the future of retail. Miscellaneous Statements in this release regarding the company's future financial and operational performance and enhancements to its technologies and capabilities are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause the company's results to differ materially. The most important risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A of the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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Target to Roll Out Transformative GenAI Technology to its Store Team Members Chainwide. Retailer's new GenAI-powered chatbot, Store Companion, is designed to make team members' jobs easier and enhance the shopping experience The tool is scheduled to roll out to hundreds of thousands of team members across Target's nearly 2,000 stores by August Target will continue to test and develop new GenAI applications that accelerate its business, empower its team and support its future growth June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT ) today announced plans to roll out a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool to team members at all of its nearly 2,000 stores by August, becoming the first major retailer to share that it is bringing this technology to its store team members across the U.S. The tool, called Store Companion, is a GenAI-powered chatbot designed by Target that can answer on-the-job process questions, coach new team members, support store operations management and more. Continue Reading Target's new GenAI-powered chatbot, Store Companion, is designed to make team members' jobs easier and enhance the shopping experience. Store Companion's goal is to make the teams' jobs easier and allow them to work more quickly and efficiently, offering faster service and deeper guest engagement to make the shopping experience even better. The initiative is part of Target's broader strategic approach to using GenAI across its business to empower its team, enhance the guest experience and support the company's long-term growth. "We know technology will continue to play an outsized role in the future of retail — for our team members, our guests and our business. With that in mind, we're continually experimenting with new tools to make it even easier for our team to do their jobs and to bring more of what guests love about shopping at Target to life," said Brett Craig, executive vice president and chief information officer, Target. "The transformative nature of GenAI is helping us accelerate the rate of innovation across our operations, and we're excited about the role these new tools and applications will play in driving growth." How the Store Companion tool works The Store Companion chatbot will be available as an app on store team members' specially equipped handheld devices, providing immediate answers to their questions about processes and procedures. For example, team members can input prompts like "How do I sign a guest up for a Target Circle Card?" and "How do I restart the cash register in the event of a power outage?" and receive instructions and resources in seconds. The tool also serves as a store process expert and coach, helping new and seasonal team members learn on the job. Testing, learning and improving the tool "Generative AI is game-changing technology and Store Companion will make daily tasks easier and enable our team to respond to guests' requests with confidence and efficiency," said Mark Schindele, executive vice president and chief stores officer, Target. "The tool frees up time and attention for our team to serve guests with care and to create a shopping destination that invites discovery, ease and moments of everyday joy." To develop this best-in-class resource for its store team members, Target's in-house technology team used real frequently asked questions and process documents from its store teams across the U.S. The team worked quickly, taking the project from its initial testing phase to planned rollout in just six months. Target is currently piloting the tool at about 400 stores, using the teams' feedback to improve the experience ahead of the chainwide rollout. Early feedback from pilot teams indicates that Store Companion is positively impacting their daily work. "We're hearing great feedback from our team about the new app," said Jake Seaquist, store director at one of the pilot stores in Champlin, Minn. "Streamlining day-to-day tasks goes a long way with our team members and adds up to more time spent with guests and a better guest experience across the store." Since the pilot began, experienced team members have been sharing their expertise and adding materials to help shape the tool. The power of AI across Target's business Store Companion is the latest example of how Target is accelerating its use of GenAI to create even more personalized and intuitive experiences for team members and consumers. In addition to Store Companion, the retailer plans to roll out another internal GenAI tool in the coming months, starting with its headquarters team members. When placed in the hands of Target's most important asset, its team, this technology has the potential to transform day-to-day tasks and empower team members to be more efficient and spend time doing the most meaningful work. Target also is using GenAI to elevate its digital experience for consumers, including GenAI-powered product pages and search capabilities that curate the most relevant results and make it even easier for consumers to find everything they need when shopping on Target.com. For example: Enhancements to thousands of product display pages on Target.com this year have created more relevant, guest-friendly experiences. Target is using GenAI to summarize reviews and make the product descriptions on its site pages even more relevant to help shoppers make confident purchase decisions. It also enhances the items' product titles with more robust information to help shoppers search and find the right items faster. More than 100,000 of these pages are expected to be complete by the end of the summer. Guided Search has begun rolling out on Target.com, which allows guests to search the site using conversational language and discover even more of the assortment through intelligent, curated results. For example, a search for "summer party" will return a broader range of relevant items, from party supplies and invitations to outdoor tableware, meat for grilling, a variety of snack and drink ideas and more. It also will help shoppers remember commonly forgotten items such as sun protection, insect repellents, outdoor games and other essentials. This enhanced search experience will continue to expand and will be available to all consumers later this summer. In addition to these enhancements, Target will continue testing dozens of additional GenAI applications throughout 2024 and beyond. The retailer remains committed to the safe and responsible use of the technology and is focused on building a GenAI ecosystem that will continue to drive its business and enhance the team member and guest experiences while embracing the future of retail. Miscellaneous Statements in this release regarding the company's future financial and operational performance and enhancements to its technologies and capabilities are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause the company's results to differ materially. The most important risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A of the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Theory of everything: how a fear of failure is hampering physicists’ quest for the ultimate answer

Darren Whittingham/Shutterstock It has been over a century since the boom period of physics exploded with Albert Einstein, Max Planck and others, sending us spinning into a new world of chaos from our previously ordered universe. This brilliant generation of physicists ultimately peeled back the layers of the universe, as well as of the atom, to reveal a world stranger than fiction. Ever since those earliest days of quantum mechanics, the theory ruling the microworld of atoms and particles, the holy grail of physics has been finding a theory of everything – uniting quantum mechanics with Einstein’s theory of general relativity, which applies to the universe on large scales. But we still don’t have a tried and tested theory of everything. And I believe a fear of failure is a big part of the problem. Creating a theory of everything isn’t exactly easy. It involves producing one framework uniting the fundamental forces of our universe, while accounting for all the underlying constants and quantities as well as every subatomic particle. The prize for whoever answers this ultimate question is eternal glory in the annals of humankind. There was great hunger to solve it in Einstein’s generation. In fact, Einstein worked on a theory of everything on his very deathbed – work that he was ultimately ridiculed for. Einstein’s contribution to physics was so great he still remains a superstar. But physicists Arthur Eddington, Hermann Weyl and mathematician David Hilbert were not so fortunate, with some facing much worse consequences. Take Eddington, for example, perhaps the greatest scientist you have never heard of. The Cambridge astronomer and physicist proved Einstein correct in his work analysing a 1919 eclipse – launching Einstein to superstardom. Eddington also wrote the first English books on relativity before doing the same on Georges Lemaître’s Big Bang theory. He also wrote a book on quantum physics , and became the greatest popular writer on science in the 1920s and 1930s, alongside his groundbreaking work on stellar physics (the physics of stars). Yet he is obscure today due to his intense pursuit of a fundamental theory. Published posthumously, his attempt was immediately banished for its incredible failure. Mocked as numerology (the belief in a mystical relationship between a number and events), his strange interest in the power of certain numbers was made fun of by other scientists. And, as many notable astrophysicists have pointed out , it has produced no value since its publication. Eddington’s stunning final failure served as a powerful warning of the price that comes with missing the mark. The final decade of his life spent pursuing a theory of everything ended in severe damage to his legacy. A new generation The generation of the physicist Richard Feynman (1918–88), following that of Einstein and Eddington, lost interest in a theory of everything. Feynman and his peers found their own glory in new subatomic discoveries and theories, and applications of physics to chemistry and biology, leading to several Nobel prizes. The ridicule endured by those who tried and failed before them may have been one of the reasons. This inordinate cost for failure ultimately rose alongside the glory of interwar physics. In a period of unparalleled success, failure was more unforgiving. This was hardly an incentive for young and brilliant modern minds seeking to apply themselves to the largest question. Even today, attempts at theories of everything get mocked. String theory, for example, is such an attempt, and has been scorned by Nobel laureate Roger Penrose as not being real science. He is not alone. Physicist Stephen Hawking believed a version of string theory called M-theory was our best option for a theory of everything. But the theory has struggled in producing predictions that can be tested by experiments. Albert Einstein tried and failed. wikipedia , CC BY-SA A young scientist today may wonder, if Einsteinx, Eddington and Hawking could not solve the problem, then who will? And indeed, many are doubtful that it can be achieved. Is it even necessary as, pragmatically, we can do without one? It is no wonder, then, that many physicists prefer to avoid the term “theory of everything” these days, opting instead for less grandiose alternatives such as “quantum gravity”. Funding and career progression Alongside the heavy price of failure, other problems are lurking. A brilliant young mind could be staring at a career dead end in seeking out a theory of everything. What academic progression can one expect at the start of their career if this is desired? Who will give significant funding to young, unproven researchers pursuing a seemingly impossible goal in the short term? It is likely that a theory of everything will ultimately require massive collaboration to be solved. Ironically, this may be a job for the older physicists, despite the warnings of Eddington and others. Francis Crick dedicated his attention to trying to solve the problem of consciousness in his later years, albeit without success. We need collaboration. But we may be looking at the prospect of a theory of everything only coming from those who have accomplished so much they can afford the potential embarrassment and will be given the benefit of the doubt. This hardly stirs the enthusiasm of the vibrant, young minds that may otherwise tackle the problem. In trying to solve the ultimate problem, we may have inadvertently created a monster. Our academic framework for research progression is not conducive to it, and history has presented an unkind picture of what happens to those who try. And yet, our greatest progress has always come from those willing to take risks. Sam McKee does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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Theory of everything: how a fear of failure is hampering physicists’ quest for the ultimate answer. Darren Whittingham/Shutterstock It has been over a century since the boom period of physics exploded with Albert Einstein, Max Planck and others, sending us spinning into a new world of chaos from our previously ordered universe. This brilliant generation of physicists ultimately peeled back the layers of the universe, as well as of the atom, to reveal a world stranger than fiction. Ever since those earliest days of quantum mechanics, the theory ruling the microworld of atoms and particles, the holy grail of physics has been finding a theory of everything – uniting quantum mechanics with Einstein’s theory of general relativity, which applies to the universe on large scales. But we still don’t have a tried and tested theory of everything. And I believe a fear of failure is a big part of the problem. Creating a theory of everything isn’t exactly easy. It involves producing one framework uniting the fundamental forces of our universe, while accounting for all the underlying constants and quantities as well as every subatomic particle. The prize for whoever answers this ultimate question is eternal glory in the annals of humankind. There was great hunger to solve it in Einstein’s generation. In fact, Einstein worked on a theory of everything on his very deathbed – work that he was ultimately ridiculed for. Einstein’s contribution to physics was so great he still remains a superstar. But physicists Arthur Eddington, Hermann Weyl and mathematician David Hilbert were not so fortunate, with some facing much worse consequences. Take Eddington, for example, perhaps the greatest scientist you have never heard of. The Cambridge astronomer and physicist proved Einstein correct in his work analysing a 1919 eclipse – launching Einstein to superstardom. Eddington also wrote the first English books on relativity before doing the same on Georges Lemaître’s Big Bang theory. He also wrote a book on quantum physics , and became the greatest popular writer on science in the 1920s and 1930s, alongside his groundbreaking work on stellar physics (the physics of stars). Yet he is obscure today due to his intense pursuit of a fundamental theory. Published posthumously, his attempt was immediately banished for its incredible failure. Mocked as numerology (the belief in a mystical relationship between a number and events), his strange interest in the power of certain numbers was made fun of by other scientists. And, as many notable astrophysicists have pointed out , it has produced no value since its publication. Eddington’s stunning final failure served as a powerful warning of the price that comes with missing the mark. The final decade of his life spent pursuing a theory of everything ended in severe damage to his legacy. A new generation The generation of the physicist Richard Feynman (1918–88), following that of Einstein and Eddington, lost interest in a theory of everything. Feynman and his peers found their own glory in new subatomic discoveries and theories, and applications of physics to chemistry and biology, leading to several Nobel prizes. The ridicule endured by those who tried and failed before them may have been one of the reasons. This inordinate cost for failure ultimately rose alongside the glory of interwar physics. In a period of unparalleled success, failure was more unforgiving. This was hardly an incentive for young and brilliant modern minds seeking to apply themselves to the largest question. Even today, attempts at theories of everything get mocked. String theory, for example, is such an attempt, and has been scorned by Nobel laureate Roger Penrose as not being real science. He is not alone. Physicist Stephen Hawking believed a version of string theory called M-theory was our best option for a theory of everything. But the theory has struggled in producing predictions that can be tested by experiments. Albert Einstein tried and failed. wikipedia , CC BY-SA A young scientist today may wonder, if Einsteinx, Eddington and Hawking could not solve the problem, then who will? And indeed, many are doubtful that it can be achieved. Is it even necessary as, pragmatically, we can do without one? It is no wonder, then, that many physicists prefer to avoid the term “theory of everything” these days, opting instead for less grandiose alternatives such as “quantum gravity”. Funding and career progression Alongside the heavy price of failure, other problems are lurking. A brilliant young mind could be staring at a career dead end in seeking out a theory of everything. What academic progression can one expect at the start of their career if this is desired? Who will give significant funding to young, unproven researchers pursuing a seemingly impossible goal in the short term? It is likely that a theory of everything will ultimately require massive collaboration to be solved. Ironically, this may be a job for the older physicists, despite the warnings of Eddington and others. Francis Crick dedicated his attention to trying to solve the problem of consciousness in his later years, albeit without success. We need collaboration. But we may be looking at the prospect of a theory of everything only coming from those who have accomplished so much they can afford the potential embarrassment and will be given the benefit of the doubt. This hardly stirs the enthusiasm of the vibrant, young minds that may otherwise tackle the problem. In trying to solve the ultimate problem, we may have inadvertently created a monster. Our academic framework for research progression is not conducive to it, and history has presented an unkind picture of what happens to those who try. And yet, our greatest progress has always come from those willing to take risks. Sam McKee does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Condoleezza Rice defends school choice, argues that it is a race issue: 'Are you for school choice or not?'

Condoleezza Rice argues that school choice is a race issue: 'Are you for school choice or not?' Condoleezza Rice, the former Secretary of State for George W. Bush, discussed school choice at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institution. (Credit: X/Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute) Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice defended the need for school choice in the U.S., stating that the lack of school freedom primarily negatively impacts low-income minority students. Rice, the current director of the Hoover Institute at Stanford University, addressed educational freedom at a fireside chat focused on democracy at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institution in Simi Valley, California, on June 6. "So are you for school choice or not? We already have a choice system in education," Rice said. "If you are of means, you will move to a district where the schools are good and the houses are expensive, like Palo Alto, California." "If you're really wealthy, you will send your kids to private school. So who's stuck in failing neighborhood schools? Poor kids. A lot of them minority kids." WHAT THIS MILESTONE MEANS FOR THE SCHOOL CHOICE MOVEMENT Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks in the "A Time for Choosing" speaker series at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. (David McNew/Getty Images) Rice argued that not having school choice negatively impacts low-income families by regulating them to underfunded school districts. "How can you say you're for civil rights, how can you say you're for the poor when you're condemning those children to not being able to read?" Rice said. "By the time they're in third grade, they're never going to read." Rice served as secretary of state under President George W. Bush. She was the second woman and first African American woman to hold that post. (David McNew/Getty Images) According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as "The Nation's Report Card," roughly one-third of American fourth graders read at or below the basic level. 'EDUCATION FREE FIGHTER' GOV. JEFF LANDRY MAKES LOUISIANA THE 11TH STATE TO PASS UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE The rates are often even lower among low-income and minority students. "If you want to say that school choice and vouchers and charter schools are destroying the public schools, fine, you write that editorial in the Washington Post," Rice said in the now-viral video. "But then don't send your kids to Sidwell Friends [an elite Washington, D.C., private school]." According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress, one-third of fourth graders read at or below the basic level. (The School District of Philadelphia) School choice has gained popularly in recent years, with, which enable parents to use public funds to cover a variety of education expenses, including private school tuition, instructional materials and homeschooling costs. CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Heritage Foundation, along with other proponents of school choice, say they would provide equitable opportunity for all students, despite income levels and race, and the overall education level increases as a result. Those who oppose school choice, like the National Education Association, say voucher programs rarely provide the entire cost for a private school and remove much-needed funding

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Condoleezza Rice defends school choice, argues that it is a race issue: 'Are you for school choice or not?'. Condoleezza Rice argues that school choice is a race issue: 'Are you for school choice or not?' Condoleezza Rice, the former Secretary of State for George W. Bush, discussed school choice at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institution. (Credit: X/Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute) Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice defended the need for school choice in the U.S., stating that the lack of school freedom primarily negatively impacts low-income minority students. Rice, the current director of the Hoover Institute at Stanford University, addressed educational freedom at a fireside chat focused on democracy at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institution in Simi Valley, California, on June 6. "So are you for school choice or not? We already have a choice system in education," Rice said. "If you are of means, you will move to a district where the schools are good and the houses are expensive, like Palo Alto, California." "If you're really wealthy, you will send your kids to private school. So who's stuck in failing neighborhood schools? Poor kids. A lot of them minority kids." WHAT THIS MILESTONE MEANS FOR THE SCHOOL CHOICE MOVEMENT Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks in the "A Time for Choosing" speaker series at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. (David McNew/Getty Images) Rice argued that not having school choice negatively impacts low-income families by regulating them to underfunded school districts. "How can you say you're for civil rights, how can you say you're for the poor when you're condemning those children to not being able to read?" Rice said. "By the time they're in third grade, they're never going to read." Rice served as secretary of state under President George W. Bush. She was the second woman and first African American woman to hold that post. (David McNew/Getty Images) According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as "The Nation's Report Card," roughly one-third of American fourth graders read at or below the basic level. 'EDUCATION FREE FIGHTER' GOV. JEFF LANDRY MAKES LOUISIANA THE 11TH STATE TO PASS UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE The rates are often even lower among low-income and minority students. "If you want to say that school choice and vouchers and charter schools are destroying the public schools, fine, you write that editorial in the Washington Post," Rice said in the now-viral video. "But then don't send your kids to Sidwell Friends [an elite Washington, D.C., private school]." According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress, one-third of fourth graders read at or below the basic level. (The School District of Philadelphia) School choice has gained popularly in recent years, with, which enable parents to use public funds to cover a variety of education expenses, including private school tuition, instructional materials and homeschooling costs. CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Heritage Foundation, along with other proponents of school choice, say they would provide equitable opportunity for all students, despite income levels and race, and the overall education level increases as a result. Those who oppose school choice, like the National Education Association, say voucher programs rarely provide the entire cost for a private school and remove much-needed funding

Ed Davey ‘humbled’ as Lib Dems eye biggest seat haul in a century

The Liberal Democrats could be on course to gain their greatest number of MPs in more than a century as party sources suggested they could go beyond the 61 seats predicted in the general election exit poll after early results came in. The Lib Dems removed the justice secretary, Alex Chalk, and also ousted Gillian Keegan, the education secretary. Chalk, who was defending a majority of less than 1,000 in Cheltenham, lost by more than 7,000 votes. Keegan had a 21,500 majority in Chichester in 2019, a seat that had been held by the Conservatives since 1923. By the early hours of Friday morning, the Lib Dems had gained 10 seats, among them the party leader Ed Davey's Kingston and Surbiton seat. Speaking after the result, Davey, who threw himself into a series of picture-friendly stunts in the election campaign, said many voters had turned to his party for the first time to be their "champions". "Well, we've heard you – loud and clear," he said. "We've put your concerns at the heart of our campaign." Davey's decision to focus resources on a defined number of target seats, the bulk of them held by the Conservatives, seemed to have paid off, with predictions other top Tories could be removed, even Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor. Other usually ultra-safe Conservative seats the Lib Dems said they were on course to take included Henley, once represented by Boris Johnson, Surrey Heath, formerly Michael Gove's constituency, and the new seat of Bicester and Woodstock. UK general election results 2024: live tracker Read more Some party sources, however, said it seemed possible the party would win more seats than the poll predicted. A total of 63 or above would be its highest total since the 1923 general election, when the Liberal party was led by Herbert Asquith. In a tweet posted shortly after the exit poll emerged at 10pm on Thursday, Davey also suggested the tally could rise beyond 62. "The Liberal Democrats are on course for our best results in a century, thanks to our positive campaign with health and care at its heart," he said. "I am humbled by the millions of people who backed us to both kick the Conservatives out of power and deliver the change our country needs." Davey seized media attention during the election campaign with stunts including a bungee jump, falling off a paddleboard and going down a water slide. He and the party insisted that all these events were tied into policies and helped get their ideas across. skip past newsletter promotion Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google after newsletter promotion The result is a vindication of Davey's decision to focus ruthlessly on a series of target seats, many in the south and south-west of England, and some in Scotland. In 2019 under Jo Swinson, the party won 12% of the vote, but it was spread around the country, reducing the number of seats won. After Davey took over the leadership, he launched an inquest into the election from which the new strategy emerged. A key part of the success came in so-called "blue wall" seats – affluent commuter belt constituencies around London or other cities where more moderate Tory voters were becoming exasperated with the governments of Boris Johnson and then Liz Truss. In June 2021, the Lib Dems pulled off an extraordinary byelection win in the Buckinghamshire constituency of Chesham and Amersham, overturning a 16,000 Conservative majority to take the seat. This spearheaded a wave of Lib Dem byelection wins over the Tories, which also took in more rural seats such as

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Ed Davey ‘humbled’ as Lib Dems eye biggest seat haul in a century. The Liberal Democrats could be on course to gain their greatest number of MPs in more than a century as party sources suggested they could go beyond the 61 seats predicted in the general election exit poll after early results came in. The Lib Dems removed the justice secretary, Alex Chalk, and also ousted Gillian Keegan, the education secretary. Chalk, who was defending a majority of less than 1,000 in Cheltenham, lost by more than 7,000 votes. Keegan had a 21,500 majority in Chichester in 2019, a seat that had been held by the Conservatives since 1923. By the early hours of Friday morning, the Lib Dems had gained 10 seats, among them the party leader Ed Davey's Kingston and Surbiton seat. Speaking after the result, Davey, who threw himself into a series of picture-friendly stunts in the election campaign, said many voters had turned to his party for the first time to be their "champions". "Well, we've heard you – loud and clear," he said. "We've put your concerns at the heart of our campaign." Davey's decision to focus resources on a defined number of target seats, the bulk of them held by the Conservatives, seemed to have paid off, with predictions other top Tories could be removed, even Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor. Other usually ultra-safe Conservative seats the Lib Dems said they were on course to take included Henley, once represented by Boris Johnson, Surrey Heath, formerly Michael Gove's constituency, and the new seat of Bicester and Woodstock. UK general election results 2024: live tracker Read more Some party sources, however, said it seemed possible the party would win more seats than the poll predicted. A total of 63 or above would be its highest total since the 1923 general election, when the Liberal party was led by Herbert Asquith. In a tweet posted shortly after the exit poll emerged at 10pm on Thursday, Davey also suggested the tally could rise beyond 62. "The Liberal Democrats are on course for our best results in a century, thanks to our positive campaign with health and care at its heart," he said. "I am humbled by the millions of people who backed us to both kick the Conservatives out of power and deliver the change our country needs." Davey seized media attention during the election campaign with stunts including a bungee jump, falling off a paddleboard and going down a water slide. He and the party insisted that all these events were tied into policies and helped get their ideas across. skip past newsletter promotion Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google after newsletter promotion The result is a vindication of Davey's decision to focus ruthlessly on a series of target seats, many in the south and south-west of England, and some in Scotland. In 2019 under Jo Swinson, the party won 12% of the vote, but it was spread around the country, reducing the number of seats won. After Davey took over the leadership, he launched an inquest into the election from which the new strategy emerged. A key part of the success came in so-called "blue wall" seats – affluent commuter belt constituencies around London or other cities where more moderate Tory voters were becoming exasperated with the governments of Boris Johnson and then Liz Truss. In June 2021, the Lib Dems pulled off an extraordinary byelection win in the Buckinghamshire constituency of Chesham and Amersham, overturning a 16,000 Conservative majority to take the seat. This spearheaded a wave of Lib Dem byelection wins over the Tories, which also took in more rural seats such as

Zac Gallen returns from injured list, holds A's to 1 hit in 6 innings in Diamondbacks' 3-0 win

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker connects for a double against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) The Associated Press PHOENIX -- Zac Gallen returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him a month to pitch one-hit ball over six innings in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. Ketel Marte had three hits and drove in a run to help the Diamondbacks snap a three-game losing streak. Galen (6-4) left his previous outing May 30 at the New York Mets after facing one batter. He was diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and was placed on the injured list. Gallen threw 77 pitches and 50 for strikes against Oakland. He walked one and struck out seven. The only hit against him was Brent Rooker's two-out single in the first. The only other Oakland hit came in the seventh. Last season, Gallen was 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA in leading the Diamondbacks to the World Series. He was the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star Game and finished third in NL Cy Young voting. Kevin Ginkel pitched two innings, allowing one hit, and Paul Sewald worked the ninth for his 11th save. Marte, honored with a bobblehead giveaway on Saturday that drew 39,843 to Chase Field, drove in Arizona's first run with a two-out single in the second inning. Three singles in the third, capped by Jake McCarthy's two-out hit, made it 2-0. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s RBI double ended Hogan Harris' outing. Harris (1-2) gave up 10 hits but just three runs as Arizona left two runners on in each of the first four innings. The Diamondbacks stranded 11 in the game. Osvaldo Bido pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings for Oakland in relief of Harris. In the first inning, Christian Walker's fly ball down the left-field line hit close to the yellow padding in fair territory was ruled a foul ball. Replay overturned the call and gave Walker a double, but Gurriel, running from first with two outs, was sent back to third. Randal Grichuk fouled out to end the inning. With the loss, the A's fell to 7-19 in June and has lost 16 of their last 20 games. Oakland ended an 11-game road losing streak Friday night with a 9-4 win at Chase Field.

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Zac Gallen returns from injured list, holds A's to 1 hit in 6 innings in Diamondbacks' 3-0 win. Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker connects for a double against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) The Associated Press PHOENIX -- Zac Gallen returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him a month to pitch one-hit ball over six innings in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. Ketel Marte had three hits and drove in a run to help the Diamondbacks snap a three-game losing streak. Galen (6-4) left his previous outing May 30 at the New York Mets after facing one batter. He was diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and was placed on the injured list. Gallen threw 77 pitches and 50 for strikes against Oakland. He walked one and struck out seven. The only hit against him was Brent Rooker's two-out single in the first. The only other Oakland hit came in the seventh. Last season, Gallen was 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA in leading the Diamondbacks to the World Series. He was the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star Game and finished third in NL Cy Young voting. Kevin Ginkel pitched two innings, allowing one hit, and Paul Sewald worked the ninth for his 11th save. Marte, honored with a bobblehead giveaway on Saturday that drew 39,843 to Chase Field, drove in Arizona's first run with a two-out single in the second inning. Three singles in the third, capped by Jake McCarthy's two-out hit, made it 2-0. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s RBI double ended Hogan Harris' outing. Harris (1-2) gave up 10 hits but just three runs as Arizona left two runners on in each of the first four innings. The Diamondbacks stranded 11 in the game. Osvaldo Bido pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings for Oakland in relief of Harris. In the first inning, Christian Walker's fly ball down the left-field line hit close to the yellow padding in fair territory was ruled a foul ball. Replay overturned the call and gave Walker a double, but Gurriel, running from first with two outs, was sent back to third. Randal Grichuk fouled out to end the inning. With the loss, the A's fell to 7-19 in June and has lost 16 of their last 20 games. Oakland ended an 11-game road losing streak Friday night with a 9-4 win at Chase Field.

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

Texas independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman is shown at home waiting his turn at the pool table Nov. 6, 2006, in Austin, Texas. He died Thursday at his family's ranch near San Antonio. | Harry Cabluck/AP AUSTIN, Texas — Singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist Kinky Friedman, who led the alt-country band Texas Jewboys, toured with Bob Dylan, sang with Willie Nelson, and dabbled in politics with campaigns for Texas governor and other statewide offices, has died. Friedman, 79, died Thursday at his family's Texas ranch near San Antonio, close friend Kent Perkins told the Associated Press. Friedman had suffered from Parkinson's disease for several years, Perkins said. "He died peacefully. He smoked a cigar, went to bed and never woke up," said Perkins, who was working as an actor when he met Friedman at a party 50 years ago when both were signed to Columbia records and movie contracts. "We were the only two people with tuxedos and cowboys hats. Two Texans gravitating toward each other," Perkins said. "He was the last free person on earth. He had an irreverence about him. He was a fearless writer." Often called "The Kinkster" and sporting sideburns, a thick mustache and cowboy hat, Friedman earned a cult following and reputation as a provocateur throughout his career across musical and literary genres. In the 1970s, his satirical country band Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys wrote songs with titles such as "They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore" and "Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed." Friedman joined part of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue tour in 1976. By the 1980s, Friedman was writing crime novels that often included a version of himself, and he wrote a column for Texas Monthly magazine in the 2000s. Friedman's run at politics brought his brand of irreverence to the serious world of public policy. In 2006, Friedman ran for governor as an independent in a five-way race that included incumbent Republican Rick Perry. Friedman launched his campaign against the backdrop of the Alamo. "We're gypsies on a pirate ship, and we're setting sail for the Governor's Mansion," Friedman said at the campaign launch. "I'm calling for the unconditional surrender of Rick Perry." Some saw the campaign as another Friedman joke, but he insisted it was serious. His platform called for legalizing medical marijuana, boosting public education spending through casino gambling and supported same-sex marriage. Campaign slogans included "How Hard Could It Be?" and "He ain't Kinky, he's my Governor." "Humor is what I use to attack the windmills of politics as usual," Friedman said. Perry won reelection in 2006, and Friedman finished last. He did not give up politics, however, and unsuccessfully ran for state agriculture commissioner as a Democrat in 2010 and 2014. Born in Chicago, Richard Samet Friedman grew up in Texas. The family's Echo Hill ranch where Friedman died ran a camp for children of parents killed serving in the military.

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Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79. Texas independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman is shown at home waiting his turn at the pool table Nov. 6, 2006, in Austin, Texas. He died Thursday at his family's ranch near San Antonio. | Harry Cabluck/AP AUSTIN, Texas — Singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist Kinky Friedman, who led the alt-country band Texas Jewboys, toured with Bob Dylan, sang with Willie Nelson, and dabbled in politics with campaigns for Texas governor and other statewide offices, has died. Friedman, 79, died Thursday at his family's Texas ranch near San Antonio, close friend Kent Perkins told the Associated Press. Friedman had suffered from Parkinson's disease for several years, Perkins said. "He died peacefully. He smoked a cigar, went to bed and never woke up," said Perkins, who was working as an actor when he met Friedman at a party 50 years ago when both were signed to Columbia records and movie contracts. "We were the only two people with tuxedos and cowboys hats. Two Texans gravitating toward each other," Perkins said. "He was the last free person on earth. He had an irreverence about him. He was a fearless writer." Often called "The Kinkster" and sporting sideburns, a thick mustache and cowboy hat, Friedman earned a cult following and reputation as a provocateur throughout his career across musical and literary genres. In the 1970s, his satirical country band Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys wrote songs with titles such as "They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore" and "Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed." Friedman joined part of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue tour in 1976. By the 1980s, Friedman was writing crime novels that often included a version of himself, and he wrote a column for Texas Monthly magazine in the 2000s. Friedman's run at politics brought his brand of irreverence to the serious world of public policy. In 2006, Friedman ran for governor as an independent in a five-way race that included incumbent Republican Rick Perry. Friedman launched his campaign against the backdrop of the Alamo. "We're gypsies on a pirate ship, and we're setting sail for the Governor's Mansion," Friedman said at the campaign launch. "I'm calling for the unconditional surrender of Rick Perry." Some saw the campaign as another Friedman joke, but he insisted it was serious. His platform called for legalizing medical marijuana, boosting public education spending through casino gambling and supported same-sex marriage. Campaign slogans included "How Hard Could It Be?" and "He ain't Kinky, he's my Governor." "Humor is what I use to attack the windmills of politics as usual," Friedman said. Perry won reelection in 2006, and Friedman finished last. He did not give up politics, however, and unsuccessfully ran for state agriculture commissioner as a Democrat in 2010 and 2014. Born in Chicago, Richard Samet Friedman grew up in Texas. The family's Echo Hill ranch where Friedman died ran a camp for children of parents killed serving in the military.

Driver's winking selfie moments before killing biker released by police

Amber Potter, 23, was sentenced to three and a half years at Norwich Crown Court this week after admitting causing the death of David Sinar. Mr Sinar was riding a new scooter home when he was killed. Pic: Norfolk Police Mr Sinar, 64, had just bought a vintage Lambretta scooter from Bournemouth and was on his way home. As well as taking selfies behind the wheel, analysis of Potter's phone showed she had sent texts, audio clips and had been on Facebook Messenger. The phone was in 'do not disturb' mode, which police said showed she went out of her way to use it. Potter denied being on her phone before hitting Mr Sinar but could not explain why she failed to see him. The crash happened round 9.25pm as she drove her Vauxhall Corsa from Glastonbury to her home in Norwich.

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Driver's winking selfie moments before killing biker released by police. Amber Potter, 23, was sentenced to three and a half years at Norwich Crown Court this week after admitting causing the death of David Sinar. Mr Sinar was riding a new scooter home when he was killed. Pic: Norfolk Police Mr Sinar, 64, had just bought a vintage Lambretta scooter from Bournemouth and was on his way home. As well as taking selfies behind the wheel, analysis of Potter's phone showed she had sent texts, audio clips and had been on Facebook Messenger. The phone was in 'do not disturb' mode, which police said showed she went out of her way to use it. Potter denied being on her phone before hitting Mr Sinar but could not explain why she failed to see him. The crash happened round 9.25pm as she drove her Vauxhall Corsa from Glastonbury to her home in Norwich.

Sui Foundation Supports University Research on Blockchain Scalability, Privacy, and AI Tools

The Sui Foundation has announced the recipients of its fourth cohort of Sui Academic Research Awards, providing funding to 20 research teams from prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley, Yale, NYU, EPFL, and the Zero-Knowledge Proofs and AI-Based Tools Among the funded projects is Fan Zhang's research at Yale University, which focuses on enhancing zero-knowledge proof (zk-proof) generation through caching techniques. This method aims to store intermediate results of repetitive calculations, significantly speeding up zk-proof generation and improving efficiency in real-world applications. Vijay Ganesh from Georgia Tech is working on AIChain, a tool that utilizes large language models (LLMs) for static analysis and fuzzing of smart contracts. AIChain aims to automate the detection of security vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing smart contract security. Innovative Approaches to Key Custody and Consensus Protocols Research by Tushar Jois from The Research Foundation of CUNY explores using existing internet of things (IoT) devices in smart homes for key custody. This approach leverages the collective security of multiple fixed-in-place devices, offering a cost-effective and secure method for Web3 key custody. Natacha Crooks from UC Berkeley is developing Autobahn, a new consensus protocol that combines Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based data dissemination with a traditional partially synchronous consensus mechanism. This aims to maintain low latency during normal operation and robustness during network disruptions. Risk Management and Smart Contract Auditing Lukasz Szpruch and David Siska from the University of Edinburgh are creating automated risk management systems for Sui's DeFi ecosystem. Their project aims to develop a verifiable, real-time, data-driven risk management framework, automating protocol parameter settings and stress testing with agent-based simulations. Diego Garbervetsky from Universidad de Buenos Aires is working on tools that use predicate abstraction to help auditors explore and validate smart contract behavior. This aims to improve audit efficiency and the overall security of smart contracts. Blockchain Scalability and Privacy Enhancements Ooi Beng Chin from the National University of Singapore is addressing the execution engine bottleneck in modern blockchains by designing Web3-native workloads for parallel execution. This research aims to benchmark popular apps like DEXes, NFT marketplaces, and games, providing valuable insights into the scalability and performance of modern blockchains. Yevgeniy Dodis from NYU is exploring "encryption on chain" for private storage, aiming to ensure data privacy and availability on blockchains. This research draws on expertise from developing secure messaging protocols like Signal and Zoom. Future Research and Applications Other notable projects include efforts to develop post-quantum secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) protocols by Aniket Kate from Purdue University, and the creation of a decentralized zkLogin solution using biometric identification methods by Jieliang Yin from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The Sui Foundation's commitment to funding groundbreaking research is set to significantly advance blockchain technology, making it more scalable, secure, and efficient. The next call for proposals closes on July 5, 2024.

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Sui Foundation Supports University Research on Blockchain Scalability, Privacy, and AI Tools. The Sui Foundation has announced the recipients of its fourth cohort of Sui Academic Research Awards, providing funding to 20 research teams from prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley, Yale, NYU, EPFL, and the Zero-Knowledge Proofs and AI-Based Tools Among the funded projects is Fan Zhang's research at Yale University, which focuses on enhancing zero-knowledge proof (zk-proof) generation through caching techniques. This method aims to store intermediate results of repetitive calculations, significantly speeding up zk-proof generation and improving efficiency in real-world applications. Vijay Ganesh from Georgia Tech is working on AIChain, a tool that utilizes large language models (LLMs) for static analysis and fuzzing of smart contracts. AIChain aims to automate the detection of security vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing smart contract security. Innovative Approaches to Key Custody and Consensus Protocols Research by Tushar Jois from The Research Foundation of CUNY explores using existing internet of things (IoT) devices in smart homes for key custody. This approach leverages the collective security of multiple fixed-in-place devices, offering a cost-effective and secure method for Web3 key custody. Natacha Crooks from UC Berkeley is developing Autobahn, a new consensus protocol that combines Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based data dissemination with a traditional partially synchronous consensus mechanism. This aims to maintain low latency during normal operation and robustness during network disruptions. Risk Management and Smart Contract Auditing Lukasz Szpruch and David Siska from the University of Edinburgh are creating automated risk management systems for Sui's DeFi ecosystem. Their project aims to develop a verifiable, real-time, data-driven risk management framework, automating protocol parameter settings and stress testing with agent-based simulations. Diego Garbervetsky from Universidad de Buenos Aires is working on tools that use predicate abstraction to help auditors explore and validate smart contract behavior. This aims to improve audit efficiency and the overall security of smart contracts. Blockchain Scalability and Privacy Enhancements Ooi Beng Chin from the National University of Singapore is addressing the execution engine bottleneck in modern blockchains by designing Web3-native workloads for parallel execution. This research aims to benchmark popular apps like DEXes, NFT marketplaces, and games, providing valuable insights into the scalability and performance of modern blockchains. Yevgeniy Dodis from NYU is exploring "encryption on chain" for private storage, aiming to ensure data privacy and availability on blockchains. This research draws on expertise from developing secure messaging protocols like Signal and Zoom. Future Research and Applications Other notable projects include efforts to develop post-quantum secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) protocols by Aniket Kate from Purdue University, and the creation of a decentralized zkLogin solution using biometric identification methods by Jieliang Yin from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The Sui Foundation's commitment to funding groundbreaking research is set to significantly advance blockchain technology, making it more scalable, secure, and efficient. The next call for proposals closes on July 5, 2024.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - MRNS

June 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Marinus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MRNS ). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. The class action concerns whether Marinus and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. April 15, 2024, Marinus issued a press release entitled "Marinus Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on the Phase 3 RAISE Trial and Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2024 Financial results." The press release disclosed that the Company's "pivotal Phase 3 RAISE trial evaluating intravenous (IV) ganaxolone for the treatment of refractory status epilepticus (RSE)" had not met early stopping criteria and also that the Company would implement "cost reduction activities to extend [its] cash runway beyond the fourth quarter of 2024[.]" On this news, Marinus's stock price fell $6.32 per share, or 84.04%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at May 8, 2024, Marinus issued a press release announcing that "Marinus has stopped the Phase 3 Raise II trial in RSE" and that "future development in RSE will be assessed following review of the RAISE topline data[.]" On this news, Marinus's stock price fell $0.14 per share, or 8.91%, to close at Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members. See

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - MRNS. June 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Marinus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MRNS ). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. The class action concerns whether Marinus and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. April 15, 2024, Marinus issued a press release entitled "Marinus Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on the Phase 3 RAISE Trial and Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2024 Financial results." The press release disclosed that the Company's "pivotal Phase 3 RAISE trial evaluating intravenous (IV) ganaxolone for the treatment of refractory status epilepticus (RSE)" had not met early stopping criteria and also that the Company would implement "cost reduction activities to extend [its] cash runway beyond the fourth quarter of 2024[.]" On this news, Marinus's stock price fell $6.32 per share, or 84.04%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at May 8, 2024, Marinus issued a press release announcing that "Marinus has stopped the Phase 3 Raise II trial in RSE" and that "future development in RSE will be assessed following review of the RAISE topline data[.]" On this news, Marinus's stock price fell $0.14 per share, or 8.91%, to close at Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members. See

Rosarita by Anita Desai review – a haunting tale about family bonds and betrayals

A nita Desai's riddling and haunted new novel is set in motion when Bonita, a young Indian woman, meets a tricksy figure in a park in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. A student of Spanish, Bonita is leafing through local newspapers when she is approached. "The Stranger" – elderly, overfriendly and peculiarly dressed "in the flamboyant Mexican style that few Mexican women assume at any other than festive occasions" – claims to know Bonita's dead mother, whom she calls "Rosarita". She says they met and became friends when the latter came to pursue art under the tutelage of Mexican maestros. Bonita has no recollections of her mother painting or travelling to Mexico. She remembers, however, "a sketch in wishy-washy pale pastels that had hung on the wall above your bed at home, of a woman seated on a park bench – and yes, it could have been one here in San Miguel – with a child playing in the sand at her feet". The woman "is not looking at the child and the child is not looking at her, as if they had no relation to each other, each absorbed in a separate world, and silent". Written in the second person, the novel interrogates the gulf that can exist between a parent and her child, and the sketch – forgotten and recalled – is a sly mise en abyme that also speaks to the fickleness of memory, and the ever-porous boundaries between the past and the present. Bonita has no information about who made it, when or where. Next, she is looking back on the "years no one mentioned again once they were over, the time when Mother was absent and you were taken to live in your grandparents' house in Old Delhi". Bonita's memories congeal around the figure of her paternal grandmother, a woman who took great delight in running her home but quietly suffered her domineering and authoritarian husband. Time spent in her company proves eye-opening; when her mother finally reappears, the child considers her "unsuitability as a wife". She observes how she surrenders to the demands of domesticity, and honours the lifestyle of her husband, an uppity executive, "although she showed no sign of Grandmother's pride in such an achievement, only of an unwilling martyrdom". Bonita will later opt to study languages – first French, then Portuguese and Spanish – fuelled by her determination to travel and escape a similar fate. Desai writes powerfully and provocatively about family and tradition, men and women, marriage and motherhood Desai writes powerfully and provocatively about family and tradition, men and women, marriage and motherhood; her theme throughout is the conflict between duty and the pursuit of meaning and autonomy. In the novel's most compelling section, the reader is given an account of the circumstances Bonita believes led to her mother going to Mexico. More speculative than objective, it begins with her attending a life-changing lecture discussing parallels between art about the partition of India and the Mexican revolution. Confronted with horrific images of violence, including of trains "packed with passengers slaughtered along the way, oozing blood out of carriages when they are opened, then more blood and still more", she flees from the event. "Anyone trying to explain might suggest that some wound that had been stitched up had split open then." Bonita wonders if it relates to her mother's ancestral history, "that suppressed one so carefully guarded". "Were those trains she saw on the screen with their unspeakable cargoes, the ones that could have carried the Muslims of India to Pakistan and the Hindus of Pakistan to India, also the ones that carried her family across some savage new border from which few arrived alive?" The experience in any case emboldens Bonita's mother to embark on a journey to study Mexican art in Mexico, in defiance of familial expectations. Unsettled by the words of the stranger, and beginning to regard them as possibly true, Bonita goes out in search of her. "You had resisted her fantastical tale but now find you would like to believe it. Could she, like a wizard or a magician, bring your mother to life again even if it is a life you never knew or suspected?" Bonita follows the woman on an emotional tour of Mexico. Together, they set off to visit the places where her mother had apparently lived, studied and sojourned; throughout, there's a gothic sense of mystery and suspense, and as the woman whom Bonita eventually nicknames "the Trickster" grows more and more unreliable and fanciful, the narrative takes on hints of the fable and the folk tale. Desai has been writing for more than six decades now. Thrice shortlisted for the Booker prize, she is known for the effortless lyricism of her sentences, the deceptive simplicity of her stories, and her canny eye for detail. Her last offering was 2011's triptych of novellas, skip past newsletter promotion

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Rosarita by Anita Desai review – a haunting tale about family bonds and betrayals. A nita Desai's riddling and haunted new novel is set in motion when Bonita, a young Indian woman, meets a tricksy figure in a park in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. A student of Spanish, Bonita is leafing through local newspapers when she is approached. "The Stranger" – elderly, overfriendly and peculiarly dressed "in the flamboyant Mexican style that few Mexican women assume at any other than festive occasions" – claims to know Bonita's dead mother, whom she calls "Rosarita". She says they met and became friends when the latter came to pursue art under the tutelage of Mexican maestros. Bonita has no recollections of her mother painting or travelling to Mexico. She remembers, however, "a sketch in wishy-washy pale pastels that had hung on the wall above your bed at home, of a woman seated on a park bench – and yes, it could have been one here in San Miguel – with a child playing in the sand at her feet". The woman "is not looking at the child and the child is not looking at her, as if they had no relation to each other, each absorbed in a separate world, and silent". Written in the second person, the novel interrogates the gulf that can exist between a parent and her child, and the sketch – forgotten and recalled – is a sly mise en abyme that also speaks to the fickleness of memory, and the ever-porous boundaries between the past and the present. Bonita has no information about who made it, when or where. Next, she is looking back on the "years no one mentioned again once they were over, the time when Mother was absent and you were taken to live in your grandparents' house in Old Delhi". Bonita's memories congeal around the figure of her paternal grandmother, a woman who took great delight in running her home but quietly suffered her domineering and authoritarian husband. Time spent in her company proves eye-opening; when her mother finally reappears, the child considers her "unsuitability as a wife". She observes how she surrenders to the demands of domesticity, and honours the lifestyle of her husband, an uppity executive, "although she showed no sign of Grandmother's pride in such an achievement, only of an unwilling martyrdom". Bonita will later opt to study languages – first French, then Portuguese and Spanish – fuelled by her determination to travel and escape a similar fate. Desai writes powerfully and provocatively about family and tradition, men and women, marriage and motherhood Desai writes powerfully and provocatively about family and tradition, men and women, marriage and motherhood; her theme throughout is the conflict between duty and the pursuit of meaning and autonomy. In the novel's most compelling section, the reader is given an account of the circumstances Bonita believes led to her mother going to Mexico. More speculative than objective, it begins with her attending a life-changing lecture discussing parallels between art about the partition of India and the Mexican revolution. Confronted with horrific images of violence, including of trains "packed with passengers slaughtered along the way, oozing blood out of carriages when they are opened, then more blood and still more", she flees from the event. "Anyone trying to explain might suggest that some wound that had been stitched up had split open then." Bonita wonders if it relates to her mother's ancestral history, "that suppressed one so carefully guarded". "Were those trains she saw on the screen with their unspeakable cargoes, the ones that could have carried the Muslims of India to Pakistan and the Hindus of Pakistan to India, also the ones that carried her family across some savage new border from which few arrived alive?" The experience in any case emboldens Bonita's mother to embark on a journey to study Mexican art in Mexico, in defiance of familial expectations. Unsettled by the words of the stranger, and beginning to regard them as possibly true, Bonita goes out in search of her. "You had resisted her fantastical tale but now find you would like to believe it. Could she, like a wizard or a magician, bring your mother to life again even if it is a life you never knew or suspected?" Bonita follows the woman on an emotional tour of Mexico. Together, they set off to visit the places where her mother had apparently lived, studied and sojourned; throughout, there's a gothic sense of mystery and suspense, and as the woman whom Bonita eventually nicknames "the Trickster" grows more and more unreliable and fanciful, the narrative takes on hints of the fable and the folk tale. Desai has been writing for more than six decades now. Thrice shortlisted for the Booker prize, she is known for the effortless lyricism of her sentences, the deceptive simplicity of her stories, and her canny eye for detail. Her last offering was 2011's triptych of novellas, skip past newsletter promotion

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Women’s rights will be raised at the UN meeting being attended by Taliban, UN official says

Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo stressed to a small group of reporters that the two-day meeting starting Sunday is an initial engagement aimed at initiating a step-by-step process with the goal of seeing the Taliban "at peace with itself and its neighbors and adhering to international law," the U.N. Charter, and human rights. This is the third U.N. meeting with Afghan envoys in Qatar's capital, Doha, but the first that the Taliban are attending. They weren't invited to the first and refused to attend the second. Other attendees include envoys from the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the United States, Russia, China and several of Afghanistan's neighbors, DiCarlo said. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 as United States and NATO forces withdrew following two decades of war. No country officially recognizes them as Afghanistan's government, and the U.N. has said that recognition is almost impossible while bans on female education and employment remain in place and women can't go out without a male guardian. When DiCarlo met with senior Taliban officials in Kabul in May, she said she made clear that the international community is concerned about four things: the lack of an inclusive government, the denial of human rights especially for women and girls, and the need to combat terrorism and the narcotics trade. "The issue of inclusive governance, women's rights, human rights writ large, will be a part of every single session," she said. "This is important, and we will hear it again and again, I'm sure from quite a number of us." Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticized the United Nations for not having Afghan women and civil society representatives at the table with the Taliban. DiCarlo described the meeting as a process. "This is not an inter-Afghan dialogue," she stressed. "I would hope we could get to that someday, but we're not there." The Taliban's foreign ministry on Tuesday reiterated the concerns they want to raise — restrictions on Afghanistan's financial and banking system, development of the private sector, and countering drug trafficking. DiCarlo said they also raised Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate change. She said discussions on the first day of the Doha meeting on Sunday will focus on how the world would engage with the Taliban to achieve the objectives of peace and its adherence to international law and human rights. The assessment calls for a step-by-step process, where each side would respond to actions taken by the other. On the second day, the participants will discuss the private sector, including getting more women into the workforce through microfinance projects, as well as counter-narcotics efforts, such as alternative livelihoods and support for drug addicts, she said. "Hopefully, it will achieve some progress, but it will be slow," DiCarlo said. She stressed that the meeting isn't about the Taliban and doesn't signify any recognition of Afghan's rulers as the country's official government. "That's not in the cards," she said.

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Women’s rights will be raised at the UN meeting being attended by Taliban, UN official says. Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo stressed to a small group of reporters that the two-day meeting starting Sunday is an initial engagement aimed at initiating a step-by-step process with the goal of seeing the Taliban "at peace with itself and its neighbors and adhering to international law," the U.N. Charter, and human rights. This is the third U.N. meeting with Afghan envoys in Qatar's capital, Doha, but the first that the Taliban are attending. They weren't invited to the first and refused to attend the second. Other attendees include envoys from the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the United States, Russia, China and several of Afghanistan's neighbors, DiCarlo said. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 as United States and NATO forces withdrew following two decades of war. No country officially recognizes them as Afghanistan's government, and the U.N. has said that recognition is almost impossible while bans on female education and employment remain in place and women can't go out without a male guardian. When DiCarlo met with senior Taliban officials in Kabul in May, she said she made clear that the international community is concerned about four things: the lack of an inclusive government, the denial of human rights especially for women and girls, and the need to combat terrorism and the narcotics trade. "The issue of inclusive governance, women's rights, human rights writ large, will be a part of every single session," she said. "This is important, and we will hear it again and again, I'm sure from quite a number of us." Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticized the United Nations for not having Afghan women and civil society representatives at the table with the Taliban. DiCarlo described the meeting as a process. "This is not an inter-Afghan dialogue," she stressed. "I would hope we could get to that someday, but we're not there." The Taliban's foreign ministry on Tuesday reiterated the concerns they want to raise — restrictions on Afghanistan's financial and banking system, development of the private sector, and countering drug trafficking. DiCarlo said they also raised Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate change. She said discussions on the first day of the Doha meeting on Sunday will focus on how the world would engage with the Taliban to achieve the objectives of peace and its adherence to international law and human rights. The assessment calls for a step-by-step process, where each side would respond to actions taken by the other. On the second day, the participants will discuss the private sector, including getting more women into the workforce through microfinance projects, as well as counter-narcotics efforts, such as alternative livelihoods and support for drug addicts, she said. "Hopefully, it will achieve some progress, but it will be slow," DiCarlo said. She stressed that the meeting isn't about the Taliban and doesn't signify any recognition of Afghan's rulers as the country's official government. "That's not in the cards," she said.

Videos show fireworks veer into crowd at Stadium of Fire concert in Utah, injuries reported

Multiple videos have surfaced Thursday evening showing a fireworks display at the Stadium of Fire concert in Provo, Utah , with rogue shots straying into the audience. Early reports state that one person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries while others were reportedly injured. Several firefighters immediately responded to reports of injuries in the crowd, according to Fox 13 in Salt Lake City . The incident happened at LaVell Edwards Stadium, the football facility for Brigham Young University . Just as the national anthem is heard ending, and as four fighter jets fly over the stadium, a fireworks display begins behind the stage. UTAH FAMILY DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS AFTER MAN VANISHES BEFORE LUNCH DATE WITH MOM: 'HE MATTERS' Fireworks shot into the sunlit sky vertically, but stray sparks are seen firing horizontally into the crowd near the stage. Crowdgoers were reportedly seen waving their hands in the air for officials to render help. Freedom Festival , which facilitates Stadium of Fire and other yearly events across the country, posted that all fireworks were "thoroughly checked" before Thursday’s show and then checked again after the incident. "Safety is of the utmost importance to us. All pyrotechnics at Stadium of Fire are thoroughly checked before the show, and were rechecked after tonight’s incident. Our thoughts are with those who were impacted, and we are following up with them to make sure they are okay." UTAH FIRE CAPTAIN DIES IN COLORADO RAFTING ACCIDENT AT DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT After a pause in activities, the concert resumed with the Jonas Brothers taking the stage around 9 p.m. and closing out the show with no other reported mishaps. Provo Police Department spokesperson Janna-Lee Holland told KUTV the incident happened just after the flyover. The number of injuries and each of their severities is unknown at the time. Videos like the one seen in this post show pyrotechnics not only firing into the stands, but also onto the field where people were either standing or in a seated area.

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Videos show fireworks veer into crowd at Stadium of Fire concert in Utah, injuries reported. Multiple videos have surfaced Thursday evening showing a fireworks display at the Stadium of Fire concert in Provo, Utah , with rogue shots straying into the audience. Early reports state that one person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries while others were reportedly injured. Several firefighters immediately responded to reports of injuries in the crowd, according to Fox 13 in Salt Lake City . The incident happened at LaVell Edwards Stadium, the football facility for Brigham Young University . Just as the national anthem is heard ending, and as four fighter jets fly over the stadium, a fireworks display begins behind the stage. UTAH FAMILY DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS AFTER MAN VANISHES BEFORE LUNCH DATE WITH MOM: 'HE MATTERS' Fireworks shot into the sunlit sky vertically, but stray sparks are seen firing horizontally into the crowd near the stage. Crowdgoers were reportedly seen waving their hands in the air for officials to render help. Freedom Festival , which facilitates Stadium of Fire and other yearly events across the country, posted that all fireworks were "thoroughly checked" before Thursday’s show and then checked again after the incident. "Safety is of the utmost importance to us. All pyrotechnics at Stadium of Fire are thoroughly checked before the show, and were rechecked after tonight’s incident. Our thoughts are with those who were impacted, and we are following up with them to make sure they are okay." UTAH FIRE CAPTAIN DIES IN COLORADO RAFTING ACCIDENT AT DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT After a pause in activities, the concert resumed with the Jonas Brothers taking the stage around 9 p.m. and closing out the show with no other reported mishaps. Provo Police Department spokesperson Janna-Lee Holland told KUTV the incident happened just after the flyover. The number of injuries and each of their severities is unknown at the time. Videos like the one seen in this post show pyrotechnics not only firing into the stands, but also onto the field where people were either standing or in a seated area.

PGA Tour commissioner breaks silence, says talks with LIV's Saudi backers 'accelerating'

PGA Tour commissioner breaks silence, says talks with LIV's Saudi backers 'accelerating' PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan was short on details but overflowing with confidence Tuesday about the future of the PGA Tour, repairing the fractured landscape of golf and his ability to lead the way. Posted: Mar 12, 2024 3:55 PM EDT | Last Updated: 37 minutes ago PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said on Tuesday that his team is continuing to negotiate with LIV Golf's Saudi backers in an effort to reunify the sport. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Social Sharing PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan was short on details but overflowing with confidence Tuesday about the future of the PGA Tour, repairing the fractured landscape of golf and his ability to lead the way. "I am the right person to lead us forward. I know that," Monahan said at The Players Championship. "I believe that in my heart, and I'm determined to do exactly that." Where it leads remains a mystery. Monahan said at the onset of his news conference — his first in nearly seven months — that while negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf are "accelerating," they had to remain private. "While we have several key issues that we still need to work through, we have a shared vision to quiet the noise and unlock golf's worldwide potential," he said. PGA Tour players get equity ownership in $3B US deal struck with Fenway-led investor group What he offered was hope for a successful outcome with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, which announced an agreement on June 6 to partner with the PGA Tour in a commercial investment venture eventually called PGA Tour Enterprises. Now the only minority investor is Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of U.S. sports owner that agreed in January to pump up to $3 billion US into golf. The initial investment of $1.5 billion includes a player-equity program to compensate players and give them ownership. Reunion of players among sticking points Monahan said SSG joined him on a January trip to Saudi Arabia to meet with with PIF leader Yasir Al-Rumayyan. PIF is funding LIV Golf, which lured away Masters champion Jon Rahm in December to join a roster that includes major champions Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau. "I do believe that negotiating a deal with PIF is the best outcome," Monahan said. "Obviously it has to be the right deal for both sides, like any situation or negotiation." Among the sticking points, which Monahan declined to discuss, is how to bring the players back together when so many of them defected from the PGA Tour to sign lucrative signing bonuses with a league that offers $20 million purses with no cut over 54 holes. Most players believe LIV players should not be allowed back without some penalty. Rory McIlroy said last month there should be no punishment. "However we end up, I think that we're not going to be able to satisfy everyone, and that goes for both sides," Monahan said. "But what we're trying to do is to get to the best possible outcome again for the tour and for the game, and I do think that that's achievable." McIlroy says PGA Tour merger with Saudis 'good for game,' still 'hates' LIV Golf Also left unsaid was how to integrate team golf that LIV promotes with the PGA Tour, one of the directives in the original June 6 agreement with the Saudis. Meanwhile, golf marches on with divided tours. "When you step back from it and you just look at where we are. with the game booming, becoming cooler, becoming more mainstream, it's truly global," Monahan said. "There are a finite number of athletes, and this is a unique point in time where unification ultimately puts the sport in the best possible position to take advantage of this growth on a go-forward basis." WATCH | Canada's Nick Taylor victorious in Phoenix: B.C.'s Nick Taylor wins WM Phoenix Open in playoff for 4th PGA Tour title Duration 1:56 After making three birdies on the last four holes to force a playoff, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., defeats American Charley Hoffman at the WM Phoenix Open after two holes for his fourth PGA Tour victory. Taylor is now 2-0 in playoffs after his remarkable win at the Canadian Open. 'We are a united front' Adding to the drama was Monahan taking a leave of absence in June, right after the Saudi deal was announced, because of a medical situation related to anxiety and lack of sleep. Because of the surprise nature of the deal — some players learned about it from social media — he spoke last summer about having to regain trust of the players. When asked if anyone on the board — six player-directors, including Tiger Woods, or the independent directors — had asked for his resignation, Monahan said only there has been "good, spirited debate" among the board. "But we are a united front," he said. Canadian Open once again 'overshadowed' by PGA Tour-LIV drama Monahan now has a vote on the board, and he is the CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises, which is a for-profit company that gives the tour a chance to invest in ways they never could under the tax-exempt model of PGA Tour Inc., which now runs the competition side of the tour. Woods was appointed vice chairman of PGA Tour Enterprises. Under the June 6 agreement, Al-Rumayyan was to be the chairman. But that starts with a deal. Monahan would not speculate on how important it was to do a deal with PIF and its seemingly endless supply of money to spend on LIV Golf. Nor would he contemplate how golf would look if a deal with PIF doesn't get done. "I'm focused on moving the tour forward, moving our discussions forward, and I'm hopeful that we'll reach a successful outcome," he said. "Both sides have to work together to reach that successful outcome, and if we can't. we'll continue to compete and be as strong a tour as we can possibly be, with a great new investor in SSG, with a lot of opportunity for that growth."

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PGA Tour commissioner breaks silence, says talks with LIV's Saudi backers 'accelerating'. PGA Tour commissioner breaks silence, says talks with LIV's Saudi backers 'accelerating' PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan was short on details but overflowing with confidence Tuesday about the future of the PGA Tour, repairing the fractured landscape of golf and his ability to lead the way. Posted: Mar 12, 2024 3:55 PM EDT | Last Updated: 37 minutes ago PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said on Tuesday that his team is continuing to negotiate with LIV Golf's Saudi backers in an effort to reunify the sport. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Social Sharing PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan was short on details but overflowing with confidence Tuesday about the future of the PGA Tour, repairing the fractured landscape of golf and his ability to lead the way. "I am the right person to lead us forward. I know that," Monahan said at The Players Championship. "I believe that in my heart, and I'm determined to do exactly that." Where it leads remains a mystery. Monahan said at the onset of his news conference — his first in nearly seven months — that while negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf are "accelerating," they had to remain private. "While we have several key issues that we still need to work through, we have a shared vision to quiet the noise and unlock golf's worldwide potential," he said. PGA Tour players get equity ownership in $3B US deal struck with Fenway-led investor group What he offered was hope for a successful outcome with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, which announced an agreement on June 6 to partner with the PGA Tour in a commercial investment venture eventually called PGA Tour Enterprises. Now the only minority investor is Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of U.S. sports owner that agreed in January to pump up to $3 billion US into golf. The initial investment of $1.5 billion includes a player-equity program to compensate players and give them ownership. Reunion of players among sticking points Monahan said SSG joined him on a January trip to Saudi Arabia to meet with with PIF leader Yasir Al-Rumayyan. PIF is funding LIV Golf, which lured away Masters champion Jon Rahm in December to join a roster that includes major champions Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau. "I do believe that negotiating a deal with PIF is the best outcome," Monahan said. "Obviously it has to be the right deal for both sides, like any situation or negotiation." Among the sticking points, which Monahan declined to discuss, is how to bring the players back together when so many of them defected from the PGA Tour to sign lucrative signing bonuses with a league that offers $20 million purses with no cut over 54 holes. Most players believe LIV players should not be allowed back without some penalty. Rory McIlroy said last month there should be no punishment. "However we end up, I think that we're not going to be able to satisfy everyone, and that goes for both sides," Monahan said. "But what we're trying to do is to get to the best possible outcome again for the tour and for the game, and I do think that that's achievable." McIlroy says PGA Tour merger with Saudis 'good for game,' still 'hates' LIV Golf Also left unsaid was how to integrate team golf that LIV promotes with the PGA Tour, one of the directives in the original June 6 agreement with the Saudis. Meanwhile, golf marches on with divided tours. "When you step back from it and you just look at where we are. with the game booming, becoming cooler, becoming more mainstream, it's truly global," Monahan said. "There are a finite number of athletes, and this is a unique point in time where unification ultimately puts the sport in the best possible position to take advantage of this growth on a go-forward basis." WATCH | Canada's Nick Taylor victorious in Phoenix: B.C.'s Nick Taylor wins WM Phoenix Open in playoff for 4th PGA Tour title Duration 1:56 After making three birdies on the last four holes to force a playoff, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., defeats American Charley Hoffman at the WM Phoenix Open after two holes for his fourth PGA Tour victory. Taylor is now 2-0 in playoffs after his remarkable win at the Canadian Open. 'We are a united front' Adding to the drama was Monahan taking a leave of absence in June, right after the Saudi deal was announced, because of a medical situation related to anxiety and lack of sleep. Because of the surprise nature of the deal — some players learned about it from social media — he spoke last summer about having to regain trust of the players. When asked if anyone on the board — six player-directors, including Tiger Woods, or the independent directors — had asked for his resignation, Monahan said only there has been "good, spirited debate" among the board. "But we are a united front," he said. Canadian Open once again 'overshadowed' by PGA Tour-LIV drama Monahan now has a vote on the board, and he is the CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises, which is a for-profit company that gives the tour a chance to invest in ways they never could under the tax-exempt model of PGA Tour Inc., which now runs the competition side of the tour. Woods was appointed vice chairman of PGA Tour Enterprises. Under the June 6 agreement, Al-Rumayyan was to be the chairman. But that starts with a deal. Monahan would not speculate on how important it was to do a deal with PIF and its seemingly endless supply of money to spend on LIV Golf. Nor would he contemplate how golf would look if a deal with PIF doesn't get done. "I'm focused on moving the tour forward, moving our discussions forward, and I'm hopeful that we'll reach a successful outcome," he said. "Both sides have to work together to reach that successful outcome, and if we can't. we'll continue to compete and be as strong a tour as we can possibly be, with a great new investor in SSG, with a lot of opportunity for that growth."

Xinhua Silk Road: Forum held in SW China Yunnan's Yuxi to deepen international cooperation on Chengjiang Biota

BEIJING, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "40th Anniversary, Discovery of Chengjiang Biota -- International Palaeontological Forum" kicked off on July 2 in Chengjiang, Yuxi, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, and will last to July 6. This international forum aims to look back on the...

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Xinhua Silk Road: Forum held in SW China Yunnan's Yuxi to deepen international cooperation on Chengjiang Biota. BEIJING, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "40th Anniversary, Discovery of Chengjiang Biota -- International Palaeontological Forum" kicked off on July 2 in Chengjiang, Yuxi, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, and will last to July 6. This international forum aims to look back on the...

Beyond books: Halifax libraries renting out instruments, sports equipment, memory kits and more

For those who go to their local libraries often, they know there's much more to their library than just borrowing books. "When people think of public libraries they most likely think of first of the wonderful books they can borrow, the warm and engaging staff that they meet, and all the events and programs they can do," said Erin Morice with the Halifax Public Libraries in an interview with CTV's Crystal Garrett on Thursday. Libraries around Atlantic Canada have been evolving though, now keeping collections of items outside of just books that people can borrow "As the needs of our communities have changed, we've responded by introducing these unique collections beyond books," said Morice. At the Halifax Public Libraries, people are now able to borrow a wide range of items like instruments, sport equipment, and even radon detectors. The Halifax Public Libraries also offer memory kits in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. "The memory kits were created for people living with dementia, and the people in their lives who are supporting them and working with them. So it contains a bunch of different activities which were created for folks living with dementia," said Morice. "So there might be different puzzles, word games, interactive books, and singalong DVD's, as well as information about how to communicate and work with people with dementia." The library also offers a variety of autism tool kits containing items ranging from fidget items to sensory items like weighted lap pads or communication tools. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App One of the surprisingly popular items at the library is the therapy lamps, which help people get Vitamin D during the darker times. Having items like that available at the library gives people a chance to try items out before they invest in one themselves. "That is one of the great things about all the public libraries in Atlantic Canada is that we offer this variety of items so that you can test them out before you buy. So all you need is your free library card from your local library then it opens the door to all these wonderful different things you can explore," said Morice. While the items range depending on what library you visit, each has their own set of items hoping to make life a little easier for people. Anyone curious of what items are available at their local library, Morice says Halifax Public Libraries has a list available on U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from former Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr 'Next man up': Canucks coach, teammates bracing for Game 7 without Brock Boeser Judge cites error, will reopen sentencing hearing for man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband

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Beyond books: Halifax libraries renting out instruments, sports equipment, memory kits and more. For those who go to their local libraries often, they know there's much more to their library than just borrowing books. "When people think of public libraries they most likely think of first of the wonderful books they can borrow, the warm and engaging staff that they meet, and all the events and programs they can do," said Erin Morice with the Halifax Public Libraries in an interview with CTV's Crystal Garrett on Thursday. Libraries around Atlantic Canada have been evolving though, now keeping collections of items outside of just books that people can borrow "As the needs of our communities have changed, we've responded by introducing these unique collections beyond books," said Morice. At the Halifax Public Libraries, people are now able to borrow a wide range of items like instruments, sport equipment, and even radon detectors. The Halifax Public Libraries also offer memory kits in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. "The memory kits were created for people living with dementia, and the people in their lives who are supporting them and working with them. So it contains a bunch of different activities which were created for folks living with dementia," said Morice. "So there might be different puzzles, word games, interactive books, and singalong DVD's, as well as information about how to communicate and work with people with dementia." The library also offers a variety of autism tool kits containing items ranging from fidget items to sensory items like weighted lap pads or communication tools. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App One of the surprisingly popular items at the library is the therapy lamps, which help people get Vitamin D during the darker times. Having items like that available at the library gives people a chance to try items out before they invest in one themselves. "That is one of the great things about all the public libraries in Atlantic Canada is that we offer this variety of items so that you can test them out before you buy. So all you need is your free library card from your local library then it opens the door to all these wonderful different things you can explore," said Morice. While the items range depending on what library you visit, each has their own set of items hoping to make life a little easier for people. Anyone curious of what items are available at their local library, Morice says Halifax Public Libraries has a list available on U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from former Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr 'Next man up': Canucks coach, teammates bracing for Game 7 without Brock Boeser Judge cites error, will reopen sentencing hearing for man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband

Tigers score 9 runs in 2 innings of 11-2 win over White Sox after scoring 5 in 6 previous games

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, right, celebrates his three-run home run with Matt Vierling in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) The Associated Press DETROIT -- Colt Keith and Akil Baddoo homered in a five-run first inning and Riley Greene cleared the fences in a four-run second, lifting the Detroit Tigers to an 11-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Tigers scored more runs in two at-bats on Matt Vierling's leadoff triple and Keith's two-run homer than in any of the previous six games, and they were just getting warmed up in the series-winning rout. Baddoo's two-run homer capped the five-run first inning and Greene followed with a three-run shot in the second to put Detroit ahead 9-0. The Tigers chased Jonathan Cannon (1-2) after they opened the second inning with three straight singles, including Keith's run-scoring, opposite-field hit. The rookie right hander gave up eight runs — five earned — on seven hits in 42 pitchers over one-plus innings. Cannon was rough up by a team that had scored a total of five runs in its previous six games, providing another lesson for the prized prospect. The former Georgia standout, a third-round pick in 2022, was coming off strong starts. In his previous two outings, Cannon pitched 8 2/3 scoreless innings against Houston for his first win and gave up only one run in seven innings against Seattle. Cannon was replaced by Jared Shuster, whose third pitch was hit to opposite field by Greene for his 15th home run. Reese Olson (2-8) struck out two in the first inning before Detroit's bats gave him a big cushion. The White Sox had just two hits off the righty until Eloy Jimenez led off the seventh with a single and Gavin Sheets followed with a double. Jimenez, who had been out for two months with a hamstring injury, was reinstated from the injured list and outfielder Oscar Colas was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Olson gave up two runs on four hits while striking out three and walking none over 6 1/3 innings. The Tigers restored their nine-run cushion with Zach McKinstry's solo homer in the seventh and when Wenceel Perez hit an RBI double in the eighth. White Sox LHP Garrett Crochet (6-6) and Los Angeles Dodgers LHP James Paxton (7-1) are the probable pitchers Monday night in Chicago. Tigers RHP Casey Mize (1-5) and Philadelphia Phillies Aaron Nola (8-3) are scheduled to start Monday night in Detroit.

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Tigers score 9 runs in 2 innings of 11-2 win over White Sox after scoring 5 in 6 previous games. Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, right, celebrates his three-run home run with Matt Vierling in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) The Associated Press DETROIT -- Colt Keith and Akil Baddoo homered in a five-run first inning and Riley Greene cleared the fences in a four-run second, lifting the Detroit Tigers to an 11-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Tigers scored more runs in two at-bats on Matt Vierling's leadoff triple and Keith's two-run homer than in any of the previous six games, and they were just getting warmed up in the series-winning rout. Baddoo's two-run homer capped the five-run first inning and Greene followed with a three-run shot in the second to put Detroit ahead 9-0. The Tigers chased Jonathan Cannon (1-2) after they opened the second inning with three straight singles, including Keith's run-scoring, opposite-field hit. The rookie right hander gave up eight runs — five earned — on seven hits in 42 pitchers over one-plus innings. Cannon was rough up by a team that had scored a total of five runs in its previous six games, providing another lesson for the prized prospect. The former Georgia standout, a third-round pick in 2022, was coming off strong starts. In his previous two outings, Cannon pitched 8 2/3 scoreless innings against Houston for his first win and gave up only one run in seven innings against Seattle. Cannon was replaced by Jared Shuster, whose third pitch was hit to opposite field by Greene for his 15th home run. Reese Olson (2-8) struck out two in the first inning before Detroit's bats gave him a big cushion. The White Sox had just two hits off the righty until Eloy Jimenez led off the seventh with a single and Gavin Sheets followed with a double. Jimenez, who had been out for two months with a hamstring injury, was reinstated from the injured list and outfielder Oscar Colas was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Olson gave up two runs on four hits while striking out three and walking none over 6 1/3 innings. The Tigers restored their nine-run cushion with Zach McKinstry's solo homer in the seventh and when Wenceel Perez hit an RBI double in the eighth. White Sox LHP Garrett Crochet (6-6) and Los Angeles Dodgers LHP James Paxton (7-1) are the probable pitchers Monday night in Chicago. Tigers RHP Casey Mize (1-5) and Philadelphia Phillies Aaron Nola (8-3) are scheduled to start Monday night in Detroit.

Lockheed Wins $2.1 Billion Award For Next-Generation NOAA Satellites.

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Deutsche Bahn selects Getac S410 Laptops for Maintenance and Inspection of Trains

News in brief: DB recently started using S410 rugged laptops for reliable inspection, maintenance and operation of trains and locomotives. Getac S410 solutions enable fast, efficient processes to get trains back on the rails quickly. Professionalism in digitisation Getac's rugged S410 laptops support the digitalisation and automation processes and thus ensure fast and efficient inspection and maintenance. In the event of system-related failures, damage or accidental damage, trains will quickly be made operational again and downtimes further minimised. Additional Getac S410 applications at Deutsche Bahn include automated reporting and documentation, regular monitoring of safety-relevant equipment and the completion of complex inspection services, revisions and general inspections. With the Getac S410 laptops, the service technicians can work on different trains with different systems at the same time. This allows the creation of reports for trains involved in accidents and read out the systems in the workshops. When checking engines or searching for faults in and under the trains, a reliable device with an easy-to-read display, illuminated keyboard and various connections (such as RS232 or RJ45) is essential. The S410 also offers robust reliability when working in the workshop, or outdoors, in a wide range of weather conditions. Furthermore, What was particularly important to the customer was a secure procedure in the event of unexpected failures. Here, the Hot Swap Service from IT-HAUS and the Getac Self-Maintainer programme ensure reduced downtimes. Intelligent, Safe Maintenance Getac devices are also being utilised for automated reporting of vehicle components condition directly to the maintenance workshops or for the automatic provision of spare parts. Thanks to digital diagnostics and inspection systems, the Getac S410 provides DB employees with even better support and reduces their workload. "We are very proud to support Deutsche Bahn with our rugged computing solutions," says Eric Yeh, Managing Director of Getac Technology GmbH. "Our S410 laptops are extremely powerful and reliable, very easy to use and enable a high degree of digitalisation, thanks also to 5G technology. They are ideal for smooth operations in harsh environments and therefore particularly suitable for the challenging tasks in this area." About Getac Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, bodycams, automotive video systems and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac's services and solutions are designed to deliver a world-class experience for all frontline workers in demanding environments. In over 100 countries, Getac serves customers in defence, public safety, fire and rescue, utilities, automotive, raw materials, manufacturing, transportation & logistics. For more information visit: on LinkedIn or YouTube; participation opportunity in the

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Deutsche Bahn selects Getac S410 Laptops for Maintenance and Inspection of Trains. News in brief: DB recently started using S410 rugged laptops for reliable inspection, maintenance and operation of trains and locomotives. Getac S410 solutions enable fast, efficient processes to get trains back on the rails quickly. Professionalism in digitisation Getac's rugged S410 laptops support the digitalisation and automation processes and thus ensure fast and efficient inspection and maintenance. In the event of system-related failures, damage or accidental damage, trains will quickly be made operational again and downtimes further minimised. Additional Getac S410 applications at Deutsche Bahn include automated reporting and documentation, regular monitoring of safety-relevant equipment and the completion of complex inspection services, revisions and general inspections. With the Getac S410 laptops, the service technicians can work on different trains with different systems at the same time. This allows the creation of reports for trains involved in accidents and read out the systems in the workshops. When checking engines or searching for faults in and under the trains, a reliable device with an easy-to-read display, illuminated keyboard and various connections (such as RS232 or RJ45) is essential. The S410 also offers robust reliability when working in the workshop, or outdoors, in a wide range of weather conditions. Furthermore, What was particularly important to the customer was a secure procedure in the event of unexpected failures. Here, the Hot Swap Service from IT-HAUS and the Getac Self-Maintainer programme ensure reduced downtimes. Intelligent, Safe Maintenance Getac devices are also being utilised for automated reporting of vehicle components condition directly to the maintenance workshops or for the automatic provision of spare parts. Thanks to digital diagnostics and inspection systems, the Getac S410 provides DB employees with even better support and reduces their workload. "We are very proud to support Deutsche Bahn with our rugged computing solutions," says Eric Yeh, Managing Director of Getac Technology GmbH. "Our S410 laptops are extremely powerful and reliable, very easy to use and enable a high degree of digitalisation, thanks also to 5G technology. They are ideal for smooth operations in harsh environments and therefore particularly suitable for the challenging tasks in this area." About Getac Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, bodycams, automotive video systems and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac's services and solutions are designed to deliver a world-class experience for all frontline workers in demanding environments. In over 100 countries, Getac serves customers in defence, public safety, fire and rescue, utilities, automotive, raw materials, manufacturing, transportation & logistics. For more information visit: on LinkedIn or YouTube; participation opportunity in the

HK's PANGU Constructs Virtual Space in Metaverse, Expanding P2E Model for Business Growth

Speaking to Blockchain.News in an exclusive interview, Hong Kong-based graphic design and production start-up PANGU, a metaverse agency appointed by the Sandbox, provides one-stop-solution services for clients to establish and develop their own virtual land in the Metaverse. Hong Kong-based start-up PANGU, a metaverse agency appointed by The Sandbox, is helping clients to enter into the metaverse by providing asset creation and branding consultation services. The company said it is building various business models, including the play-to-earn (P2E) model for clients to support its growth. Kenny Ng, the founder of PANGU by Kenal (left) believes the Metaverse would be the tendency of the future; and Zero Chung (right) thinks that providing customised solutions to clients is key advantage of the company. Interior designer in the Metaverse Stepping into the office located at Kowloon Bay, Eastern Kowloon in Hong Kong, a mini botanical garden has been set up at the base's main entrance. Agave americana, more commonly known as Century Plant, and other various potted plants are growing under the owner's care. The vibe of the working environment and its inspirations also come from the green belief. PANGU, the visual design production company established as its affiliate of the Kenal Group, has hired over 20 staff and still rapidly expanding. Kenny Ng, Founder of PANGU by Kenal, established his team around eight months ago. Ng shared his experience with Blockchain.News, "just like other start-up companies, we are gradually expanding our scale, starting from building up our products with designers, then developing business and marketing teams at the following stage." Furthermore, the company plans to establish community management in the long term, PANGU's Ng shared his ongoing business plans to Blockchain.News. This company has connected with The Sandbox since last November in 2021 and was just appointed as the official TSB Metaverse agency in April, which is rare for HK-based startups in the global market. According to PANGU, the agency raised its capital independently, followed by grants from The Sandbox's "game maker fund", which aims at connecting with the next generation and the tendency of web 3. These services support its business growth by providing a one-stop solution, including land purchase with development, offering marketing strategy, digital assets creation and branding collaboration for clients from online to offline. Kenny Ng, Founder of PANGU said: "As an agency (of The Sandbox), we wish we are able to provide complete solid service with own our resources, instead of outsourcing works to other parties, which is not practical. So, that would be our direction in practice." "Our partnership (between The Sandbox and clients) is more like property developers, and we play our role as the builder and property management unit as a contractor, offering consultations for clients on how to develop their own lands and promote their branding through online and offline activities," Chung added. Projects such as Metagreen or clients of Mcdull or other premium banks in Hong Kong are part of their key clients, these corporate firms have entered into the Metaverse through The Sandbox. In the project of Metagreen, PANGU said they are mainly responsible for virtual land development, non-fungible token (NFT) creation, but also partnerships from online to offline, including partnerships with NFT gallery, NGOs and running other community channel management, such as Discord. The founder told Blockchain.News that "in this early stage of the Metaverse, most clients are still discovering and exploring what they can do after investing in these virtual lands. Some clients prefer to shape a revolutionized image and identity in the virtual space, while some clients prefer to promote their branding traditionally," adding that "we are working together with clients to find out a potential and possible (virtual) identity by helping them to build its ecosystem in this space." The Chief strategist suggests customized design and creative solutions for various clients would be one of the advantages for the company to remain competitive in the industry, as the company is not just serving local customers but serving globally. P2E Development Meanwhile, inspired by environmentally sustainable beliefs, the company also transformed itself into a game developer, trying to bring different scenarios to this virtual space. Earlier this month, the game developer virtually launched an NFT drop project, connecting with a gamification-based metaverse space. Featuring ecology conservation and environmental sustainability, the company is introducing a gamification-based platform for players to explore another virtual world– Ecoland. The Ecoland is a diversified ecosystem, featuring environmental and educational theme interaction for players, according to PANGU. The company said its assets creation is fully designed from scratch by itself. Their voxel characters are unique with high quality. Operating through the Play-to-Earn (P2E) model, the platform has associated with The Sandbox, players can earn SAND tokens or win some exclusive NFTs after completing several missions in the game in exchange for upgrading their equipment and tradings. In addition, the gaming platform also wishes to escalate its landscape in the Metaverse, bringing more interactive ways in different scenarios, such as "Play to learn", to deliver educational messages to players by completing some mini-games in the space. "We are also cooperating with several environmental NGOs, so we will donate serval amount to NGOs we cooperate with when customers buy specific NFTs from them. These objectives would help us fulfil social responsibility obligations," Chung added. Regarding crypto adoptions, PANGU said currently it would only use tokens for necessary transactions or trading among campaigns during the execution stage, such as paying gas fees during the minting of NFTs. "The company might use tokens in the future as the incentive for staff, encouraging them to stay tuned in the crypto space," Ng added. Previously, the company participated in the event the Artaverse, to increase its exposure to the industry. PANGU discloses the company is expanding regional and overseas markets during Q3 and Q4 this year. Promising Potential Value in the Metaverse According to the latest research from McKinsey & Company, the study suggests the preliminary value of the Metaverse it creates in the space could grow up to $5 trillion by 2030. E-commerce would be the largest driving force, which takes up to $2.6 trillion, followed by virtual learning ($270 billion), advertising ($206 billion) and gaming ($125 billion) sector. Meanwhile, the blockchain-related application and scenarios on the Metaverse are still expanding. Author of "Snow Crash", Neal Stephenson, who created the term "the Metaverse" nearly 30 years ago, has recently announced a new project named LAMINA1, according to online media outlet Decrypt. The project was described as a "free metaverse", a blockchain-based network for building the open Metaverse. "We're going to have all the facilities of a full layer one (blockchain) to help support and encourage the creators who want to build with us. That is my and Neal's strategy—align everything around getting the best thing built and getting everybody all the tools they need to build what they want," Vessenes explained. Imagination of Virtual Land The land issue in Hong Kong remains one of the most challenging issues in the city. With limited space and high demand, physical land has become one of the rarest resources for housing, real estate and other property developments. Since the arrival of Metaverse and virtual lands in recent years, the bond and chemistry between these two topics have the caught attention of investors who wish to join the virtual space instead of trading physical land. More local entities or corporate firms in Hong Kong, as a result, foresee the potential benefit and investment opportunities in the Metaverse. However, these firms still need a builder's help to construct the Metaverse infrastructure. Apart from projects coordinated by PANGU, more local firms, such as Telcom operator PCCW and local railway operator MTR, also shared optimistic views by joining the Metaverse space, aiming at raising their awareness and exposure in the virtual space. Meanwhile,

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HK's PANGU Constructs Virtual Space in Metaverse, Expanding P2E Model for Business Growth. Speaking to Blockchain.News in an exclusive interview, Hong Kong-based graphic design and production start-up PANGU, a metaverse agency appointed by the Sandbox, provides one-stop-solution services for clients to establish and develop their own virtual land in the Metaverse. Hong Kong-based start-up PANGU, a metaverse agency appointed by The Sandbox, is helping clients to enter into the metaverse by providing asset creation and branding consultation services. The company said it is building various business models, including the play-to-earn (P2E) model for clients to support its growth. Kenny Ng, the founder of PANGU by Kenal (left) believes the Metaverse would be the tendency of the future; and Zero Chung (right) thinks that providing customised solutions to clients is key advantage of the company. Interior designer in the Metaverse Stepping into the office located at Kowloon Bay, Eastern Kowloon in Hong Kong, a mini botanical garden has been set up at the base's main entrance. Agave americana, more commonly known as Century Plant, and other various potted plants are growing under the owner's care. The vibe of the working environment and its inspirations also come from the green belief. PANGU, the visual design production company established as its affiliate of the Kenal Group, has hired over 20 staff and still rapidly expanding. Kenny Ng, Founder of PANGU by Kenal, established his team around eight months ago. Ng shared his experience with Blockchain.News, "just like other start-up companies, we are gradually expanding our scale, starting from building up our products with designers, then developing business and marketing teams at the following stage." Furthermore, the company plans to establish community management in the long term, PANGU's Ng shared his ongoing business plans to Blockchain.News. This company has connected with The Sandbox since last November in 2021 and was just appointed as the official TSB Metaverse agency in April, which is rare for HK-based startups in the global market. According to PANGU, the agency raised its capital independently, followed by grants from The Sandbox's "game maker fund", which aims at connecting with the next generation and the tendency of web 3. These services support its business growth by providing a one-stop solution, including land purchase with development, offering marketing strategy, digital assets creation and branding collaboration for clients from online to offline. Kenny Ng, Founder of PANGU said: "As an agency (of The Sandbox), we wish we are able to provide complete solid service with own our resources, instead of outsourcing works to other parties, which is not practical. So, that would be our direction in practice." "Our partnership (between The Sandbox and clients) is more like property developers, and we play our role as the builder and property management unit as a contractor, offering consultations for clients on how to develop their own lands and promote their branding through online and offline activities," Chung added. Projects such as Metagreen or clients of Mcdull or other premium banks in Hong Kong are part of their key clients, these corporate firms have entered into the Metaverse through The Sandbox. In the project of Metagreen, PANGU said they are mainly responsible for virtual land development, non-fungible token (NFT) creation, but also partnerships from online to offline, including partnerships with NFT gallery, NGOs and running other community channel management, such as Discord. The founder told Blockchain.News that "in this early stage of the Metaverse, most clients are still discovering and exploring what they can do after investing in these virtual lands. Some clients prefer to shape a revolutionized image and identity in the virtual space, while some clients prefer to promote their branding traditionally," adding that "we are working together with clients to find out a potential and possible (virtual) identity by helping them to build its ecosystem in this space." The Chief strategist suggests customized design and creative solutions for various clients would be one of the advantages for the company to remain competitive in the industry, as the company is not just serving local customers but serving globally. P2E Development Meanwhile, inspired by environmentally sustainable beliefs, the company also transformed itself into a game developer, trying to bring different scenarios to this virtual space. Earlier this month, the game developer virtually launched an NFT drop project, connecting with a gamification-based metaverse space. Featuring ecology conservation and environmental sustainability, the company is introducing a gamification-based platform for players to explore another virtual world– Ecoland. The Ecoland is a diversified ecosystem, featuring environmental and educational theme interaction for players, according to PANGU. The company said its assets creation is fully designed from scratch by itself. Their voxel characters are unique with high quality. Operating through the Play-to-Earn (P2E) model, the platform has associated with The Sandbox, players can earn SAND tokens or win some exclusive NFTs after completing several missions in the game in exchange for upgrading their equipment and tradings. In addition, the gaming platform also wishes to escalate its landscape in the Metaverse, bringing more interactive ways in different scenarios, such as "Play to learn", to deliver educational messages to players by completing some mini-games in the space. "We are also cooperating with several environmental NGOs, so we will donate serval amount to NGOs we cooperate with when customers buy specific NFTs from them. These objectives would help us fulfil social responsibility obligations," Chung added. Regarding crypto adoptions, PANGU said currently it would only use tokens for necessary transactions or trading among campaigns during the execution stage, such as paying gas fees during the minting of NFTs. "The company might use tokens in the future as the incentive for staff, encouraging them to stay tuned in the crypto space," Ng added. Previously, the company participated in the event the Artaverse, to increase its exposure to the industry. PANGU discloses the company is expanding regional and overseas markets during Q3 and Q4 this year. Promising Potential Value in the Metaverse According to the latest research from McKinsey & Company, the study suggests the preliminary value of the Metaverse it creates in the space could grow up to $5 trillion by 2030. E-commerce would be the largest driving force, which takes up to $2.6 trillion, followed by virtual learning ($270 billion), advertising ($206 billion) and gaming ($125 billion) sector. Meanwhile, the blockchain-related application and scenarios on the Metaverse are still expanding. Author of "Snow Crash", Neal Stephenson, who created the term "the Metaverse" nearly 30 years ago, has recently announced a new project named LAMINA1, according to online media outlet Decrypt. The project was described as a "free metaverse", a blockchain-based network for building the open Metaverse. "We're going to have all the facilities of a full layer one (blockchain) to help support and encourage the creators who want to build with us. That is my and Neal's strategy—align everything around getting the best thing built and getting everybody all the tools they need to build what they want," Vessenes explained. Imagination of Virtual Land The land issue in Hong Kong remains one of the most challenging issues in the city. With limited space and high demand, physical land has become one of the rarest resources for housing, real estate and other property developments. Since the arrival of Metaverse and virtual lands in recent years, the bond and chemistry between these two topics have the caught attention of investors who wish to join the virtual space instead of trading physical land. More local entities or corporate firms in Hong Kong, as a result, foresee the potential benefit and investment opportunities in the Metaverse. However, these firms still need a builder's help to construct the Metaverse infrastructure. Apart from projects coordinated by PANGU, more local firms, such as Telcom operator PCCW and local railway operator MTR, also shared optimistic views by joining the Metaverse space, aiming at raising their awareness and exposure in the virtual space. Meanwhile,

Quebec demands $1B from Ottawa to compensate for services for asylum seekers

An RCMP officer instructs asylum seekers as they wait for processing after crossing the border at Roxham Road from New York into Canada, Friday March 24, 2023, in Champlain, N.Y. The closure of a rural southern Quebec road used by thousands of asylum seekers to enter Canada from the United States hasn't stopped would-be refugees from arriving, federal data shows. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz Quebec is once again asking the federal government for help to deal with the growing number of asylum seekers in the province. It says the cost of helping these newcomers over the last three years has exceeded $1 billion, and the number of people needing aid is putting immense pressure on public services. Provincial ministers are calling on Ottawa to distribute asylum seekers more equitably across the country and reducing the influx of asylum seekers by tightening Canada's visa policy. They also want the federal government to fully reimburse the province for what they say is $1 billion spent in the past three years settling refugee claimants. "Our capacity has reached its limits, and we're at breaking point," argued Quebec Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette. "In recent years, Quebec has done more to welcome asylum seekers than all the provinces combined." Provincial officials point out that under the Canada-Quebec Accord, the federal government is responsible for managing the movement of asylum seekers to Canada. By the end of 2023, 55 per cent -- 160,651 out of 289,047 -- of asylum seekers to Canada had settled in Quebec. The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) insists this "disproportionate influx" is hurting the province, most notably its education and social assistance programs. As of January, the government says several school service centres have stated that up to new 5,000 students will need to be enrolled by the end of the school year -- that is, almost 300 more classes, including 88 at the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM). "Quebec's education system is under pressure because the Trudeau government is unable to manage borders," said Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville. "It's not up to us, the Quebec government, or Quebec taxpayers to foot the bill." As a result, Quebec is, once again, asking Ottawa to reimburse all expenses incurred for welcoming asylum seekers from 2021 to 2023. The CAQ is also asking the federal government to close any loopholes that could allow criminal groups to infiltrate the country. The government claims the total cost of helping asylum seekers has risen from $163 million to $370 million, an increase of 127 per cent from 2022 to 2023. The federal government's recent announcement to set aside $150 million for Quebec's 2023 expenditures is "not enough, and is disrespectful to Quebec's efforts to support the various networks that provide services to asylum seekers," the CAQ notes. Fréchette notes that for 2023 alone, the cost of welcoming asylum seekers amounted to $576.9 million, in addition to the $470 million already declared for public services provided in 2021 and 2022. RCMP recommend criminal charge in fatal 2021 crane collapse in Kelowna, B.C. 3 men accused in Montreal car theft ring walk free due to court delays 'Very pleasant surprise': Canada's inflation rate tumbled to 2.9 per cent in January

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Quebec demands $1B from Ottawa to compensate for services for asylum seekers. An RCMP officer instructs asylum seekers as they wait for processing after crossing the border at Roxham Road from New York into Canada, Friday March 24, 2023, in Champlain, N.Y. The closure of a rural southern Quebec road used by thousands of asylum seekers to enter Canada from the United States hasn't stopped would-be refugees from arriving, federal data shows. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz Quebec is once again asking the federal government for help to deal with the growing number of asylum seekers in the province. It says the cost of helping these newcomers over the last three years has exceeded $1 billion, and the number of people needing aid is putting immense pressure on public services. Provincial ministers are calling on Ottawa to distribute asylum seekers more equitably across the country and reducing the influx of asylum seekers by tightening Canada's visa policy. They also want the federal government to fully reimburse the province for what they say is $1 billion spent in the past three years settling refugee claimants. "Our capacity has reached its limits, and we're at breaking point," argued Quebec Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette. "In recent years, Quebec has done more to welcome asylum seekers than all the provinces combined." Provincial officials point out that under the Canada-Quebec Accord, the federal government is responsible for managing the movement of asylum seekers to Canada. By the end of 2023, 55 per cent -- 160,651 out of 289,047 -- of asylum seekers to Canada had settled in Quebec. The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) insists this "disproportionate influx" is hurting the province, most notably its education and social assistance programs. As of January, the government says several school service centres have stated that up to new 5,000 students will need to be enrolled by the end of the school year -- that is, almost 300 more classes, including 88 at the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM). "Quebec's education system is under pressure because the Trudeau government is unable to manage borders," said Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville. "It's not up to us, the Quebec government, or Quebec taxpayers to foot the bill." As a result, Quebec is, once again, asking Ottawa to reimburse all expenses incurred for welcoming asylum seekers from 2021 to 2023. The CAQ is also asking the federal government to close any loopholes that could allow criminal groups to infiltrate the country. The government claims the total cost of helping asylum seekers has risen from $163 million to $370 million, an increase of 127 per cent from 2022 to 2023. The federal government's recent announcement to set aside $150 million for Quebec's 2023 expenditures is "not enough, and is disrespectful to Quebec's efforts to support the various networks that provide services to asylum seekers," the CAQ notes. Fréchette notes that for 2023 alone, the cost of welcoming asylum seekers amounted to $576.9 million, in addition to the $470 million already declared for public services provided in 2021 and 2022. RCMP recommend criminal charge in fatal 2021 crane collapse in Kelowna, B.C. 3 men accused in Montreal car theft ring walk free due to court delays 'Very pleasant surprise': Canada's inflation rate tumbled to 2.9 per cent in January

Chorus Aviation releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Chorus Aviation Inc. today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights Chorus’ environmental, social and governance accomplishments for the year. “As a leading regional aviation solutions provider, we recognize our responsibility to conduct ourselves sustainably while growing our business,” said Colin Copp, president and chief executive officer, Chorus. “As reflected in our 2023 Sustainability Report, we are committed to doing our part and continually identifying areas for positive impact.” The report includes disclosure of Chorus’ greenhouse gas emissions, an update on progress against its diversity targets and new disclosure on responsible procurement.  The report is available online at www.chorusaviation.com/sustainability . This press release was prepared and distributed by Chorus Aviation. The post Chorus Aviation releases 2023 Sustainability Report appeared first on Skies Mag .

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Chorus Aviation releases 2023 Sustainability Report. Chorus Aviation Inc. today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights Chorus’ environmental, social and governance accomplishments for the year. “As a leading regional aviation solutions provider, we recognize our responsibility to conduct ourselves sustainably while growing our business,” said Colin Copp, president and chief executive officer, Chorus. “As reflected in our 2023 Sustainability Report, we are committed to doing our part and continually identifying areas for positive impact.” The report includes disclosure of Chorus’ greenhouse gas emissions, an update on progress against its diversity targets and new disclosure on responsible procurement.  The report is available online at www.chorusaviation.com/sustainability . This press release was prepared and distributed by Chorus Aviation. The post Chorus Aviation releases 2023 Sustainability Report appeared first on Skies Mag .

Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., begins RBC Canadian Open defence

He's in a group with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., for the first two rounds at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club. McIlroy won the Canadian Open in 2019 and 2022. As the number of auto theft incidents rises in Canada, so have insurance premiums for drivers, even the ones whose vehicles aren't stolen. Israel's war cabinet minister moves to dissolve parliament: statement Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz's centrist party has proposed holding a vote to dissolve parliament in a bid to bring about an early election, his party said in a statement on Thursday. 'I'm not wealthy': Ontario senior shocked she owes $40,000 in capital gains after gifting land BMO clients face outages in Canada, U.S. following data centre fire alarm Bank of Montreal clients on both sides of the border Thursday morning have reported outages with banking services. BMO said its technical team is investigating. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., begins RBC Canadian Open defence Nick Taylor begins the defence of his RBC Canadian Open title this morning. B.C. mortgage broker ran $270-million Ponzi scheme, then fled Canada, bankruptcy trustee says The trustee appointed to manage the bankruptcies of a Victoria mortgage company and its owner has concluded that they committed "numerous offences" and operated as a "massive Ponzi scheme." Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't - but there are some workarounds Trump's Republicans falling far behind in fundraising, infrastructure In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, Washington political analyst Eric Ham explains how and why Republicans -- up and down the ballot -- are falling far behind Democrats in both fundraising and infrastructure. Canadians are eyeing moves to these cities for more affordable housing Remains identified, questions linger in Dawson Creek, B.C., where four went missing When Renee Didier disappeared from Dawson Creek in northern British Columbia nearly six months ago, it was sudden and unexpected, her uncle said. DNA provides a break in this decades-old cold case A skull was found along a backroad near St. John's more than 20 years ago. Now, police have finally identified the victim of the homicide. Acadian groups say Chignecto Isthmus should be designated national park Organizations representing Acadians in Atlantic Canada are proposing the Chignecto Isthmus, which links New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, be turned into a national park. Despite MLA's claims, Sask. legislative security didn't know Jeremy Harrison was bringing gun to property An email from 2016 detailing the day Jeremy Harrison reportedly brought a gun into the legislative building shows that security were unaware of the former Government House Leader's visit. 'Decades of neglect': MPP calls out Ontario education minister over flooding at west-end Toronto school Toronto MPP Bhutila Karpoche used her umbrella to shield herself from heavy rain Monday morning when she walked over to a high school in her riding to speak with Grade 10 students. The last thing she expected was to need to use it inside. 'Targeted again': Montreal police investigate after gunshot fired at Jewish school Police are investigating another building in Montreal's community was struck by gunfire. Jurors in Trump's hush money trial zero in on testimony of key witnesses as deliberations resume The jury in Donald Trump's hush money trial is to resume deliberations Thursday after asking to rehear potentially crucial testimony about the alleged hush money scheme at the heart of the history-making case. State trial underway for man sentenced to 30 years in attack against Nancy Pelosi's husband The man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for bludgeoning Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home returned to a courtroom Wednesday to face state charges, including attempted murder. Sheriff denies that officers responding to Maine mass shooting had been drinking A sheriff is rebutting an allegation that some of his officers arrived at a mass shooting scene reeking of alcohol, saying in a statement that all officers were on duty or had just attended training before Lewiston police requested their assistance. Authorities arrest man allegedly running 'likely world's largest ever' cybercrime botnet An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least US$99 million in profits. Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash Iran opened a five-day registration period Thursday for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month with seven others. Conservative attacks on Speakers in Ottawa, Regina a pattern, say Liberals and NDP The federal Liberals and NDP say conservative politicians are displaying a pattern of attacks against Speakers' independence, an allegation the Conservatives in Ottawa strongly deny. Poilievre says Canadians 'fleeing' to Nicaragua, Liberals say it shows he 'doesn't have a clue' Liberal parliamentarians are criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre over a new video in which he promotes the idea that some Canadians are 'fleeing' Canada to live in Nicaragua because they can't afford a house in this country. Trudeau must more publicly support ICC decisions amid Israel-Hamas war: ex-ministers A group of prominent former politicians and current academics is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to change his tone on the possibility of arrest warrants for senior Israeli leaders. U.S. proposes bulk milk testing for bird flu before cattle transport: Reuters exclusive The U.S. Agriculture Department has proposed allowing farmers to bulk test the milk of their dairy cows for bird flu rather than test milk from individual cows before gaining approval to ship them across state lines, according to state and industry officials and agency documents. WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply The World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing 'existential threats' as multiplying health crises have left it so short of cash that it needed emergency funds to pay staff salaries at the end of last year, an independent report said. Health minister defends new ministerial powers to pull products off the shelves The federal health minister needs new powers to unilaterally take dangerous products off the shelves if they're hurting people and not being used as intended, Mark Holland said Wednesday. Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't - but there are some workarounds If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you've probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy. Authorities arrest man allegedly running 'likely world's largest ever' cybercrime botnet An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least US$99 million in profits. Justice minister says Online Harms Act leaves room for age-appropriate design options The federal justice minister said Wednesday the government's online harms bill includes measures to protect children using age-appropriate web design. Nick Carter's attorney calls allegations in 'Fallen Idols' docuseries 'outrageous' An attorney for Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has responded to allegations of sexual assault featured in a new Investigation Discovery docuseries about the singer and his late brother, Aaron Carter. Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein is appearing before a judge Wednesday afternoon in the same New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. Hot in Toronto music festival postponed after headliner Lil Wayne drops out A major Toronto hip-hop music festival has been postponed after organizers say one of its headliners cancelled his appearance. B.C. mortgage broker ran $270-million Ponzi scheme, then fled Canada, bankruptcy trustee says The trustee appointed to manage the bankruptcies of a Victoria mortgage company and its owner has concluded that they committed "numerous offences" and operated as a "massive Ponzi scheme." WestJet Encore pilots issue strike notice, work stoppage possible WestJet Encore pilots could walk off the job this weekend if an agreement isn't reached with the airline, after filing a 72-hour strike notice. Black men who were asked to leave a flight sue American Airlines, claiming racial discrimination Black passengers who were briefly ordered off an American Airlines plane in January sued the airline Wednesday, alleging that they were victims of racial discrimination. Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some U.S. states have already banned it Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never will be. 81-year-old Waterloo, Ont. woman with paralysis, amputated leg lives out dream of riding horse again An 81-year-old Waterloo, Ont. woman thought she'd never ride a horse again after a brain bleed led to severe physical complications. How to survive a bear attack – or better yet, avoid one altogether Nick Taylor begins the defence of his RBC Canadian Open title this morning. Oilers rally to beat Stars, tie Western Conference Final With the Edmonton Oilers down two goals late in the first period of Game 4, Rogers Place was quiet, fans seemingly bewildered at the early, quick scoring of the Dallas Stars and the slow start by the home team. Ryan McLeod's marker with six-and-a-half minutes in the opening frame left changed all that. Minnesota beats Boston 3-0, wins inaugural Walter Cup as Professional Women's Hockey League champs Minnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston 3-0 in a winner-take-all Game 5 and claim the Walter Cup. Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power A new study finds fewer Canadians say they're interested in buying an electric vehicle as concerns remain about limited driving ranges, high prices and a lack of charging stations. 'Do not drive': Nissan warns Canadian drivers of explosion risk impacting 48,000 vehicles Car manufacturer Nissan has issued a do-not-drive warning for some older vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators, due to the risk of explosion during a crash. Toyota shows 'an engine reborn' with green fuel despite global push for battery electric cars 'Bigger and better and stronger than ever': Covered Bridge Chips president sets sights for late 2025 rebuild after fire The president of Covered Bridge Chips in New Brunswick is hoping to have his factory rebuilt for late 2025 following a devastating fire last year. Winnipeg high school helps lead ducks that nested in courtyard to water Students and staff at Winnipeg's Westwood Collegiate had a unique problem to solve this month; how do you lead ducks to water from the school's courtyard when 12 of them can't fly yet? Questions and concerns remain after space junk lands in Saskatchewan Debby Lorinczy remembers her father as an amazing person and as a man who also made an amazing discovery. Ski jumper Abigail Strate getting a buzz out of working with bees Abigail Strate is a member of the Canadian national ski jumping team and an Olympic bronze medallist. She's also a certified beekeeper. Oilers superfan hopeful Edmonton wins so he can get his massive Stanley Cup tattoo retouched Alta. man rescues wild foal trapped on steep cliffside A man's daring rescue of a newborn wild foal that was trapped after falling down a steep embankment was caught on video over the weekend. 'Forgot how fun this was': Winnipeg man competing in World Pinball Championship A Winnipeg pinball wizard is heading to the granddaddy of them all – the IFPA World Pinball Championship. Ottawa U20 ultimate Frisbee players to represent Canada at world championships this summer It's the chance of a lifetime for a group of Ottawa athletes who are getting ready to represent Team Canada at the World Junior Ultimate championships in the United Kingdom. 140-year-old downtown Winnipeg church on brink of collapse Parishioners at Holy Trinity Anglican Church are praying for a monetary miracle, as their historic place of worship could collapse at any moment. Debate over selling naming rights to Vancouver parks, assets heats up Debate is heating up over the City of Vancouver exploring the idea to sell the naming rights to parks and other public assets. B.C. mortgage broker ran $270-million Ponzi scheme, then fled Canada, bankruptcy trustee says The trustee appointed to manage the bankruptcies of a Victoria mortgage company and its owner has concluded that they committed "numerous offences" and operated as a "massive Ponzi scheme." Lack of breast ultrasound clinics in B.C. could leave cancer undetected Ontario introducing financial literacy as new high school graduation requirement The Ontario government says that financial literacy and greater exposure to "priority economic sector" career options will be part of an 'overhauling' of high school programs and requirements over the next two years. 'I'm not wealthy': Ontario senior shocked she owes $40,000 in capital gains after gifting land Many complaints against CPS resolved through body-worn cameras: report About 58 per cent of formal complaints about police misconduct by the Calgary Police Service have been partially or completely resolved through the use of body-worn cameras, a new report says. Glider pilot killed in southern Alberta crash A well-regarded, experienced glider pilot and instructor from Calgary was killed Wednesday while competing at a national championship event near Diamond Valley, leaving his loved ones and the province's soaring community gutted. Calgary police investigate shooting in Abbeydale Antiwar protesters call for inquiry into Canadian arms trade amid Israel-Hamas war Police are investigating another building in Montreal's community was struck by gunfire. Hema-Quebec needs O+, O- and B- blood donations Montreal man launches class action suit against Uber for not accommodating people with disabilities Spring sitting ends with passing of contentious bills granting province more power Infant dies in ATV crash, N.S. RCMP says alcohol may be a factor An infant has died and three others, including another child, were taken to hospital following an ATV crash in Forties, N.S., on Monday. 'We're upset': Small businesses in Sackville, N.B., given lease termination notice Winnipeg firefighters battle early morning blaze at William Whyte home Fire crews were on scene Thursday morning battling a fire at home in the William Whyte neighbourhood. City report outlines multi-million-dollar options to repair West Kildonan Library A report at Winnipeg City Hall says repairs at West Kildonan Library will cost millions of dollars, without money earmarked to make the necessary upgrades. Drive one of these vehicles? You may pay 37 per cent more than average insurance costs due to thefts As the number of auto theft incidents rises in Canada, so have insurance premiums for drivers, even the ones whose vehicles aren't stolen. Despite MLA's claims, Sask. legislative security didn't know Jeremy Harrison was bringing gun to property An email from 2016 detailing the day Jeremy Harrison reportedly brought a gun into the legislative building shows that security were unaware of the former Government House Leader's visit. 'He's made us increase our level of intensity': Riders' running backs learning from veteran A.J. Ouellette Last season the Saskatchewan Roughriders' number one running back was Jamal Morrow, who is now a CFL free agent. This year the green and white have veteran A.J. Ouellete to lead the group. Regina City Planning Commission approves controversial apartment build despite continued pushback Another high school in Waterloo Region has been closed due to threats made against it. Home Hardware lays off staff in response to 'economic landscape' Some Home Hardware employees are out of a job after the company announced layoffs on Tuesday. St. Mary's High School remains closed due to 'threat of violence against school' 'Saw the mouse turn into mice very quickly': Saskatoon woman battles landlord over pest infestation A Saskatoon woman is speaking out about what she calls unacceptable conditions in an apartment her elderly mom was living in. Saskatoon is lowering the speed limit on these neighbourhood bikeway streets Saskatoon cyclists will see reduced speed limits on some neighbourhood bikeways this summer. 'School loss was preventable': Fire destroys school on northern Sask. First Nation 'I'm not wealthy': Ontario senior shocked she owes $40,000 in capital gains after gifting land An Ontario senior who wanted to help her daughter and grandson eventually own homes one day decided to give them two lots on her property as a gift—but she didn't know it would eventually cost her tens of thousands of dollars. BMO clients face outages in Canada, U.S. following data centre fire alarm Bank of Montreal clients on both sides of the border Thursday morning have reported outages with banking services. BMO said its technical team is investigating. Vicious dog attacks in northern Ont. leave two with serious wounds Some residents of Central Elgin are being advised to boil their water. The advisory comes after a report from the Central Elgin Distribution System of low levels of bacteria in drinking water. Widespread inability to access tenants' units hampering bug and rodent control in LMCH public housing Barrie Police are trying to locate a 5-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday. Residents rally after approval of new multi-purpose field along Barrie's waterfront Windsor police try body-worn microphones and in-car cameras for pilot project Some Windsor police officers will soon start using body-worn microphones and in-car cameras as part of a pilot program to better protect officers and foster greater public trust. Tornado confirmed in Essex County: NTP The Northern Tornadoes Project has confirmed a tornado in Essex County. 8 storage units broken into in Walkerville, suspects arrested Two people have been arrested after police interrupted a break-and-enter. Around 5 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a break in at a storage facility in the 800 block of Walker Road. B.C. mortgage broker ran $270-million Ponzi scheme, then fled Canada, bankruptcy trustee says The trustee appointed to manage the bankruptcies of a Victoria mortgage company and its owner has concluded that they committed "numerous offences" and operated as a "massive Ponzi scheme." B.C. man to be extradited to U.S. on charges of sexually assaulting stepdaughter A British Columbia man will be extradited to the United States, where he faces a possible life sentence if convicted of charges that he repeatedly sexually assaulted his stepdaughter, after losing his appeal of the extradition order Tuesday. Vancouver rescue group takes in first seal pups of 2024 Two rescued harbour seal pups – now named Nelson and Gustav – are being rehabilitated in Vancouver, marking the start of a busy season for a local non-profit. Fire that destroyed Kelowna auto shop investigated as arson: RCMP Mounties in Kelowna have deemed a fire that ripped through an automotive repair business in Kelowna over the weekend suspicious in nature. Police try to identify man who allegedly chased kids from Kamloops park Mounties in Kamloops are appealing for information after two recent reports of a man chasing children in a park. Kelowna firefighters knock down large blazes at house, auto shop Firefighters in Kelowna were busy on Sunday morning, knocking down two "major" structure fires. Proposed London Road Park rezoning rejected by Lethbridge city council A potential redevelopment of part of London Road Park won't be going ahead. Vulcan RCMP to host impaired driving simulation to demonstrate consequences of drunk driving Vulcan RCMP are going to host an impaired driving simulation next week to alert residents to the consequences of drunk driving. Lethbridge police seize orange fentanyl, found at scene of 'several' deadly overdoses Lethbridge police say orange fentanyl was among the drugs seized during the most recent execution of an ongoing enforcement project focusing on the city's downtown. Province funds clinic to ease looming health care crisis in Sault Ste. Marie Patients at Sault Ste. Marie's Group Health Centre who were to be de-rostered this week will soon be able to access a new nurse practitioner-led clinic. Vicious dog attacks in northern Ont. leave two with serious wounds A dog owner has been charged after two people riding bicycles in a community near Sault Ste. Marie were recently attacked by two dogs. These are the worst roads in northern Ontario, CAA says The annual Canadian Automobile Association's worst roads list for 2024 is out and three of the five worst roads in the northern region are in North Bay. A skull was found along a backroad near St. John's more than 20 years ago. Now, police have finally identified the victim of the homicide. March in downtown St. John's honours first female Mounties Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Troop 17 — the first class of women recruits on the national police force — the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador led a ceremonial march through a small part of downtown St. John's on Tuesday afternoon. Newfoundland man charged twice for drunk driving overnight in St. John's

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Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., begins RBC Canadian Open defence. He's in a group with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., for the first two rounds at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club. McIlroy won the Canadian Open in 2019 and 2022. As the number of auto theft incidents rises in Canada, so have insurance premiums for drivers, even the ones whose vehicles aren't stolen. Israel's war cabinet minister moves to dissolve parliament: statement Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz's centrist party has proposed holding a vote to dissolve parliament in a bid to bring about an early election, his party said in a statement on Thursday. 'I'm not wealthy': Ontario senior shocked she owes $40,000 in capital gains after gifting land BMO clients face outages in Canada, U.S. following data centre fire alarm Bank of Montreal clients on both sides of the border Thursday morning have reported outages with banking services. BMO said its technical team is investigating. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., begins RBC Canadian Open defence Nick Taylor begins the defence of his RBC Canadian Open title this morning. B.C. mortgage broker ran $270-million Ponzi scheme, then fled Canada, bankruptcy trustee says The trustee appointed to manage the bankruptcies of a Victoria mortgage company and its owner has concluded that they committed "numerous offences" and operated as a "massive Ponzi scheme." Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't - but there are some workarounds Trump's Republicans falling far behind in fundraising, infrastructure In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, Washington political analyst Eric Ham explains how and why Republicans -- up and down the ballot -- are falling far behind Democrats in both fundraising and infrastructure. Canadians are eyeing moves to these cities for more affordable housing Remains identified, questions linger in Dawson Creek, B.C., where four went missing When Renee Didier disappeared from Dawson Creek in northern British Columbia nearly six months ago, it was sudden and unexpected, her uncle said. DNA provides a break in this decades-old cold case A skull was found along a backroad near St. John's more than 20 years ago. Now, police have finally identified the victim of the homicide. Acadian groups say Chignecto Isthmus should be designated national park Organizations representing Acadians in Atlantic Canada are proposing the Chignecto Isthmus, which links New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, be turned into a national park. Despite MLA's claims, Sask. legislative security didn't know Jeremy Harrison was bringing gun to property An email from 2016 detailing the day Jeremy Harrison reportedly brought a gun into the legislative building shows that security were unaware of the former Government House Leader's visit. 'Decades of neglect': MPP calls out Ontario education minister over flooding at west-end Toronto school Toronto MPP Bhutila Karpoche used her umbrella to shield herself from heavy rain Monday morning when she walked over to a high school in her riding to speak with Grade 10 students. The last thing she expected was to need to use it inside. 'Targeted again': Montreal police investigate after gunshot fired at Jewish school Police are investigating another building in Montreal's community was struck by gunfire. Jurors in Trump's hush money trial zero in on testimony of key witnesses as deliberations resume The jury in Donald Trump's hush money trial is to resume deliberations Thursday after asking to rehear potentially crucial testimony about the alleged hush money scheme at the heart of the history-making case. State trial underway for man sentenced to 30 years in attack against Nancy Pelosi's husband The man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for bludgeoning Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home returned to a courtroom Wednesday to face state charges, including attempted murder. Sheriff denies that officers responding to Maine mass shooting had been drinking A sheriff is rebutting an allegation that some of his officers arrived at a mass shooting scene reeking of alcohol, saying in a statement that all officers were on duty or had just attended training before Lewiston police requested their assistance. Authorities arrest man allegedly running 'likely world's largest ever' cybercrime botnet An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least US$99 million in profits. Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash Iran opened a five-day registration period Thursday for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month with seven others. Conservative attacks on Speakers in Ottawa, Regina a pattern, say Liberals and NDP The federal Liberals and NDP say conservative politicians are displaying a pattern of attacks against Speakers' independence, an allegation the Conservatives in Ottawa strongly deny. Poilievre says Canadians 'fleeing' to Nicaragua, Liberals say it shows he 'doesn't have a clue' Liberal parliamentarians are criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre over a new video in which he promotes the idea that some Canadians are 'fleeing' Canada to live in Nicaragua because they can't afford a house in this country. Trudeau must more publicly support ICC decisions amid Israel-Hamas war: ex-ministers A group of prominent former politicians and current academics is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to change his tone on the possibility of arrest warrants for senior Israeli leaders. U.S. proposes bulk milk testing for bird flu before cattle transport: Reuters exclusive The U.S. Agriculture Department has proposed allowing farmers to bulk test the milk of their dairy cows for bird flu rather than test milk from individual cows before gaining approval to ship them across state lines, according to state and industry officials and agency documents. WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply The World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing 'existential threats' as multiplying health crises have left it so short of cash that it needed emergency funds to pay staff salaries at the end of last year, an independent report said. Health minister defends new ministerial powers to pull products off the shelves The federal health minister needs new powers to unilaterally take dangerous products off the shelves if they're hurting people and not being used as intended, Mark Holland said Wednesday. Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't - but there are some workarounds If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you've probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy. Authorities arrest man allegedly running 'likely world's largest ever' cybercrime botnet An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least US$99 million in profits. Justice minister says Online Harms Act leaves room for age-appropriate design options The federal justice minister said Wednesday the government's online harms bill includes measures to protect children using age-appropriate web design. Nick Carter's attorney calls allegations in 'Fallen Idols' docuseries 'outrageous' An attorney for Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has responded to allegations of sexual assault featured in a new Investigation Discovery docuseries about the singer and his late brother, Aaron Carter. Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein is appearing before a judge Wednesday afternoon in the same New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. Hot in Toronto music festival postponed after headliner Lil Wayne drops out A major Toronto hip-hop music festival has been postponed after organizers say one of its headliners cancelled his appearance. B.C. mortgage broker ran $270-million Ponzi scheme, then fled Canada, bankruptcy trustee says The trustee appointed to manage the bankruptcies of a Victoria mortgage company and its owner has concluded that they committed "numerous offences" and operated as a "massive Ponzi scheme." WestJet Encore pilots issue strike notice, work stoppage possible WestJet Encore pilots could walk off the job this weekend if an agreement isn't reached with the airline, after filing a 72-hour strike notice. Black men who were asked to leave a flight sue American Airlines, claiming racial discrimination Black passengers who were briefly ordered off an American Airlines plane in January sued the airline Wednesday, alleging that they were victims of racial discrimination. Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some U.S. states have already banned it Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never will be. 81-year-old Waterloo, Ont. woman with paralysis, amputated leg lives out dream of riding horse again An 81-year-old Waterloo, Ont. woman thought she'd never ride a horse again after a brain bleed led to severe physical complications. How to survive a bear attack – or better yet, avoid one altogether Nick Taylor begins the defence of his RBC Canadian Open title this morning. Oilers rally to beat Stars, tie Western Conference Final With the Edmonton Oilers down two goals late in the first period of Game 4, Rogers Place was quiet, fans seemingly bewildered at the early, quick scoring of the Dallas Stars and the slow start by the home team. Ryan McLeod's marker with six-and-a-half minutes in the opening frame left changed all that. Minnesota beats Boston 3-0, wins inaugural Walter Cup as Professional Women's Hockey League champs Minnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston 3-0 in a winner-take-all Game 5 and claim the Walter Cup. Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power A new study finds fewer Canadians say they're interested in buying an electric vehicle as concerns remain about limited driving ranges, high prices and a lack of charging stations. 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Questions and concerns remain after space junk lands in Saskatchewan Debby Lorinczy remembers her father as an amazing person and as a man who also made an amazing discovery. Ski jumper Abigail Strate getting a buzz out of working with bees Abigail Strate is a member of the Canadian national ski jumping team and an Olympic bronze medallist. She's also a certified beekeeper. Oilers superfan hopeful Edmonton wins so he can get his massive Stanley Cup tattoo retouched Alta. man rescues wild foal trapped on steep cliffside A man's daring rescue of a newborn wild foal that was trapped after falling down a steep embankment was caught on video over the weekend. 'Forgot how fun this was': Winnipeg man competing in World Pinball Championship A Winnipeg pinball wizard is heading to the granddaddy of them all – the IFPA World Pinball Championship. Ottawa U20 ultimate Frisbee players to represent Canada at world championships this summer It's the chance of a lifetime for a group of Ottawa athletes who are getting ready to represent Team Canada at the World Junior Ultimate championships in the United Kingdom. 140-year-old downtown Winnipeg church on brink of collapse Parishioners at Holy Trinity Anglican Church are praying for a monetary miracle, as their historic place of worship could collapse at any moment. Debate over selling naming rights to Vancouver parks, assets heats up Debate is heating up over the City of Vancouver exploring the idea to sell the naming rights to parks and other public assets. B.C. mortgage broker ran $270-million Ponzi scheme, then fled Canada, bankruptcy trustee says The trustee appointed to manage the bankruptcies of a Victoria mortgage company and its owner has concluded that they committed "numerous offences" and operated as a "massive Ponzi scheme." 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Glider pilot killed in southern Alberta crash A well-regarded, experienced glider pilot and instructor from Calgary was killed Wednesday while competing at a national championship event near Diamond Valley, leaving his loved ones and the province's soaring community gutted. Calgary police investigate shooting in Abbeydale Antiwar protesters call for inquiry into Canadian arms trade amid Israel-Hamas war Police are investigating another building in Montreal's community was struck by gunfire. Hema-Quebec needs O+, O- and B- blood donations Montreal man launches class action suit against Uber for not accommodating people with disabilities Spring sitting ends with passing of contentious bills granting province more power Infant dies in ATV crash, N.S. RCMP says alcohol may be a factor An infant has died and three others, including another child, were taken to hospital following an ATV crash in Forties, N.S., on Monday. 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Despite MLA's claims, Sask. legislative security didn't know Jeremy Harrison was bringing gun to property An email from 2016 detailing the day Jeremy Harrison reportedly brought a gun into the legislative building shows that security were unaware of the former Government House Leader's visit. 'He's made us increase our level of intensity': Riders' running backs learning from veteran A.J. Ouellette Last season the Saskatchewan Roughriders' number one running back was Jamal Morrow, who is now a CFL free agent. This year the green and white have veteran A.J. Ouellete to lead the group. Regina City Planning Commission approves controversial apartment build despite continued pushback Another high school in Waterloo Region has been closed due to threats made against it. Home Hardware lays off staff in response to 'economic landscape' Some Home Hardware employees are out of a job after the company announced layoffs on Tuesday. 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BMO clients face outages in Canada, U.S. following data centre fire alarm Bank of Montreal clients on both sides of the border Thursday morning have reported outages with banking services. BMO said its technical team is investigating. Vicious dog attacks in northern Ont. leave two with serious wounds Some residents of Central Elgin are being advised to boil their water. The advisory comes after a report from the Central Elgin Distribution System of low levels of bacteria in drinking water. Widespread inability to access tenants' units hampering bug and rodent control in LMCH public housing Barrie Police are trying to locate a 5-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday. 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Children of Vietnam war’s rape survivors unjustly bear the burden of others’ crimes | Tran Thi Ngai

F or more than five long decades me, my children and the hundreds of other families affected by sexual assault and rape during the Vietnam war have faced interminable suffering. It has been an impossible battle against shame and stigma, a struggle for jobs, services and survival, and a fight for rightful recognition from our government and our communities. I am a mother to three Lai Dai Han – a derogatory term that means "mixed blood" in Vietnamese – children born as a result of rape committed by South Korean soldiers during the war. These children are regarded in Vietnam as rubbish, denied access to education and basic social services, hindering their ability to get a job and earn a living. Many of the Lai Dai Han have been forced to conceal their identities. I had no choice but to spend the next two years with my rapist, living in constant fear for my life Across the world, there are many groups of survivors, such as mine, whose lives and futures have been completely dismantled by sexual violence. It is deeply shocking that sexual violence continues to play a part of every modern-day conflict and war zone around the world. We relive our pain every time we hear of new reports of these crimes in Ukraine and so many other places. Who are the Lai Dai Han? Lai Dai Han – which means "mixed blood" – is a term used, often pejoratively, to describe the children born to Vietnamese women and girls and South Korean soldiers during the Vietnam war. Between 1964 and 1973, more than 300,000 South Korean troops fought alongside the south Vietnamese government and the US. Many of the Lai Dai Han were born as the result of rape. Since birth, they have been isolated and marginalised by society for being children of the "enemy". Along with their mothers, many live in poverty and have struggled to access education, healthcare or other social services. There are no official figures on the number of Lai Dai Han. The Korean news outlet Busan Ilbo has estimated the number to be between 5,000 to 30,000. The Vietnamese government has not collected figures on the number of women who were raped or sexually assaulted by South Korean troops during the Vietnam war. In 2019, it was estimated that about 800 women who were assaulted were still alive. The Vietnamese government has never acknowledged what the women went through or sought to address the social stigma their children face. Similarly, the South Korean government has not recognised the role its troops played in the deaths and abuse of civilians in Vietnam. The women want both governments to recognise their experiences and apologise. Justice for Lai Dai Han was established to fight their corner. The organisation is calling for a full independent investigation into the women's claims, led by the UN human rights council. Thank you for your feedback. But my survivor community has yet to receive any recognition – let alone any kind of compensation – for what we and our children have endured. Like so many other historic survivor groups, we are running out of time. I was 24 when I was first assaulted by a South Korean officer. When I discovered I was pregnant, I was beaten by my parents and attempted to end my life several times, but survived – I feel as though my unborn child was fighting for us both. Four years later, the same officer appeared again, taking me and my daughter to his remote military base. Ashamed and isolated, I felt I had no choice but to spend the next two years with my rapist, living in constant fear for my life and that of my child. I had another baby with him before being abandoned when he moved to another base. I found my way back to my parents and continued to work hard to feed my children. There, I was raped by a South Korean military policeman and became pregnant with my third child. The Lai Dai Han have carried the weight of a war-torn past, grappling with the scars inherited from their mothers and the prejudice from a society that does not accept their legitimacy. The Vietnamese government has continued to turn a blind eye. When we have tried to speak out, police have intervened and warned us to keep quiet. We have been arrested multiple times. skip past newsletter promotion Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google South Korea has successfully campaigned for its victims of sexual violence during the second world war. Why can South Korea not acknowledge all victims? And why does our government ignore our very existence? If our own political leaders will not stand up for us, who will? Our community is shrinking. The Covid-19 pandemic saw many members of our group face more economic hardship, and others sadly got ill and passed away. Those still with us are ageing and desperately seek closure and justice. In our remaining years, we wish to see some change – change that will give us peace of mind, knowing that our future generations will see brighter days. Official acknowledgment and an apology would give our community the closure we have been so desperate for all of these years. It would also help us be better accepted by Vietnamese society. Ukraine's landmark case is proof that, with the right circumstances, strong state institutions and government support, systems can be created to fulfil the right to reparation. We are not victims. We are survivors. We are mothers, fighters and advocates for justice. Our stories deserve to be heard, our pain deserves to be acknowledged. We are all getting old and tired. We want to die knowing there is hope for survivors of sexual violence and their offspring – that they won't share in the suffering and shame that has overshadowed our lives.

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Children of Vietnam war’s rape survivors unjustly bear the burden of others’ crimes | Tran Thi Ngai. F or more than five long decades me, my children and the hundreds of other families affected by sexual assault and rape during the Vietnam war have faced interminable suffering. It has been an impossible battle against shame and stigma, a struggle for jobs, services and survival, and a fight for rightful recognition from our government and our communities. I am a mother to three Lai Dai Han – a derogatory term that means "mixed blood" in Vietnamese – children born as a result of rape committed by South Korean soldiers during the war. These children are regarded in Vietnam as rubbish, denied access to education and basic social services, hindering their ability to get a job and earn a living. Many of the Lai Dai Han have been forced to conceal their identities. I had no choice but to spend the next two years with my rapist, living in constant fear for my life Across the world, there are many groups of survivors, such as mine, whose lives and futures have been completely dismantled by sexual violence. It is deeply shocking that sexual violence continues to play a part of every modern-day conflict and war zone around the world. We relive our pain every time we hear of new reports of these crimes in Ukraine and so many other places. Who are the Lai Dai Han? Lai Dai Han – which means "mixed blood" – is a term used, often pejoratively, to describe the children born to Vietnamese women and girls and South Korean soldiers during the Vietnam war. Between 1964 and 1973, more than 300,000 South Korean troops fought alongside the south Vietnamese government and the US. Many of the Lai Dai Han were born as the result of rape. Since birth, they have been isolated and marginalised by society for being children of the "enemy". Along with their mothers, many live in poverty and have struggled to access education, healthcare or other social services. There are no official figures on the number of Lai Dai Han. The Korean news outlet Busan Ilbo has estimated the number to be between 5,000 to 30,000. The Vietnamese government has not collected figures on the number of women who were raped or sexually assaulted by South Korean troops during the Vietnam war. In 2019, it was estimated that about 800 women who were assaulted were still alive. The Vietnamese government has never acknowledged what the women went through or sought to address the social stigma their children face. Similarly, the South Korean government has not recognised the role its troops played in the deaths and abuse of civilians in Vietnam. The women want both governments to recognise their experiences and apologise. Justice for Lai Dai Han was established to fight their corner. The organisation is calling for a full independent investigation into the women's claims, led by the UN human rights council. Thank you for your feedback. But my survivor community has yet to receive any recognition – let alone any kind of compensation – for what we and our children have endured. Like so many other historic survivor groups, we are running out of time. I was 24 when I was first assaulted by a South Korean officer. When I discovered I was pregnant, I was beaten by my parents and attempted to end my life several times, but survived – I feel as though my unborn child was fighting for us both. Four years later, the same officer appeared again, taking me and my daughter to his remote military base. Ashamed and isolated, I felt I had no choice but to spend the next two years with my rapist, living in constant fear for my life and that of my child. I had another baby with him before being abandoned when he moved to another base. I found my way back to my parents and continued to work hard to feed my children. There, I was raped by a South Korean military policeman and became pregnant with my third child. The Lai Dai Han have carried the weight of a war-torn past, grappling with the scars inherited from their mothers and the prejudice from a society that does not accept their legitimacy. The Vietnamese government has continued to turn a blind eye. When we have tried to speak out, police have intervened and warned us to keep quiet. We have been arrested multiple times. skip past newsletter promotion Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google South Korea has successfully campaigned for its victims of sexual violence during the second world war. Why can South Korea not acknowledge all victims? And why does our government ignore our very existence? If our own political leaders will not stand up for us, who will? Our community is shrinking. The Covid-19 pandemic saw many members of our group face more economic hardship, and others sadly got ill and passed away. Those still with us are ageing and desperately seek closure and justice. In our remaining years, we wish to see some change – change that will give us peace of mind, knowing that our future generations will see brighter days. Official acknowledgment and an apology would give our community the closure we have been so desperate for all of these years. It would also help us be better accepted by Vietnamese society. Ukraine's landmark case is proof that, with the right circumstances, strong state institutions and government support, systems can be created to fulfil the right to reparation. We are not victims. We are survivors. We are mothers, fighters and advocates for justice. Our stories deserve to be heard, our pain deserves to be acknowledged. We are all getting old and tired. We want to die knowing there is hope for survivors of sexual violence and their offspring – that they won't share in the suffering and shame that has overshadowed our lives.

Lido sees around 100k increase in staked Ethereum amid SEC scrutiny

staked Ethereum on its platform despite the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classifying its staking programs as securities in its Staked Ethereum increase A July 2 report showed that Lido users staked an additional 95,616 ETH between June 24 and July 1. This increased the total value of assets staked on the platform by 1.26%, reaching $33.48 billion. During this period, Lido led in net Ethereum deposit inflows, surpassing centralized exchanges like Binance and Gate.io and the rapidly growing liquid restaking project Lido stETH TVL (Source: Lido) The platform also revealed significant activity in its wrapped staked ETH (wstETH) on Layer 2 networks like Scroll, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, etc. The total number of assets on these blockchains increased by 7.19% to 141,586, bringing the 7-day trading volume to $1.23 billion. However, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for staked ETH decreased slightly, dropping 0.04% to 2.96%. Node decentralization Lido is enhancing decentralization efforts by launching a Community Staking Module (CSM) to promote more decentralized Ethereum node operations. documentation, CSM will integrate a diverse range of Node Operators, including Solo stakers, into the network. The module will also allow permissionless entry for node operators. It added: "The ultimate goal for this module is to allow for permissionless entry to the Lido on Ethereum Node Operator set and enfranchise solo-staker participation in the protocol, increasing the total number of independent Node Operators in the overall Ethereum network." This move would mark a clear departure from its previous approach, which required its DAO to approve a new node operator before its addition to the platform. However, its current initiative would allow solo staking to become more attractive and accessible for interest validators by introducing "reasonably low bond for Node Operators" and requiring "no secondary token collateral." The module is in early adoption mode on the Holesky testnet and is expected to transition to a permissionless state on July 11, 2024. Oluwapelumi values Bitcoin's potential. He imparts insights on a range of topics like DeFi, hacks, mining and culture, underlining transformative power. Senior Editor at CryptoSlate Also known as "Akiba," Liam is a reporter, editor and podcast producer at CryptoSlate. He believes that decentralized technology has the potential to make widespread positive change.

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Lido sees around 100k increase in staked Ethereum amid SEC scrutiny. staked Ethereum on its platform despite the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classifying its staking programs as securities in its Staked Ethereum increase A July 2 report showed that Lido users staked an additional 95,616 ETH between June 24 and July 1. This increased the total value of assets staked on the platform by 1.26%, reaching $33.48 billion. During this period, Lido led in net Ethereum deposit inflows, surpassing centralized exchanges like Binance and Gate.io and the rapidly growing liquid restaking project Lido stETH TVL (Source: Lido) The platform also revealed significant activity in its wrapped staked ETH (wstETH) on Layer 2 networks like Scroll, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, etc. The total number of assets on these blockchains increased by 7.19% to 141,586, bringing the 7-day trading volume to $1.23 billion. However, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for staked ETH decreased slightly, dropping 0.04% to 2.96%. Node decentralization Lido is enhancing decentralization efforts by launching a Community Staking Module (CSM) to promote more decentralized Ethereum node operations. documentation, CSM will integrate a diverse range of Node Operators, including Solo stakers, into the network. The module will also allow permissionless entry for node operators. It added: "The ultimate goal for this module is to allow for permissionless entry to the Lido on Ethereum Node Operator set and enfranchise solo-staker participation in the protocol, increasing the total number of independent Node Operators in the overall Ethereum network." This move would mark a clear departure from its previous approach, which required its DAO to approve a new node operator before its addition to the platform. However, its current initiative would allow solo staking to become more attractive and accessible for interest validators by introducing "reasonably low bond for Node Operators" and requiring "no secondary token collateral." The module is in early adoption mode on the Holesky testnet and is expected to transition to a permissionless state on July 11, 2024. Oluwapelumi values Bitcoin's potential. He imparts insights on a range of topics like DeFi, hacks, mining and culture, underlining transformative power. Senior Editor at CryptoSlate Also known as "Akiba," Liam is a reporter, editor and podcast producer at CryptoSlate. He believes that decentralized technology has the potential to make widespread positive change.

On-Device AI Chip Company DEEPX Officially Invited to World Economic Forum

June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a pioneering AI semiconductor technology company led by CEO Lokwon Kim, has made history as the first AI semiconductor company in the world to be invited to the World Economic Forum. This esteemed gathering of global economic leaders took place at the Summer Davos Forum in Dalian, China, from June 25-27. The 15th edition of this prestigious event centered on the theme "The Next Frontier for Growth." This year's forum brought together influential figures from governments, international organizations, businesses, civil society, and academia. Discussions revolved around six central themes: the new global economy, China and the world, entrepreneurship in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), frontiers for new industries, human investment, and the climate-nature-energy nexus. During the forum, DEEPX CEO Lokwon Kim met with leaders of global AI companies, governments, and international organizations. He unveiled an innovative strategy and presented solutions to address critical challenges such as excessive power consumption and carbon emissions as humanity progresses into the AI era. Kim emphasized the importance of significantly reducing energy consumption in AI computational processing to enable seamless technology integration across economic, social, and cultural domains. He pointed out that current AI computational methods have hit an energy consumption ceiling, and energy-efficient technologies must emerge to pave the way for wider AI utilization. To this end, Kim proposed an "energy trading system for AI computing," where organizations employing energy-efficient solutions sell energy usage permits to those utilizing energy-intensive solutions. This system would incentivize improved energy efficiency and promote technological innovation by providing additional economic benefits to permit buyers. "The advent of energy-efficient AI technology will mark a pivotal point in humanity's quest towards an AI-driven superintelligent civilization," Kim elaborated. "DEEPX's founding mission is to contribute to advancing human civilization through AI technology. By presenting and spearheading this global agenda at the World Economic Forum, we are furthering our commitment to facilitating the transition to the AI era." Verena Kuhn, Head of Global Innovators at the World Economic Forum, expressed enthusiasm about DEEPX's participation, stating, "We are delighted to welcome DEEPX to the World Economic Forum. With its domain expertise and AI-powered innovations, DEEPX will make valuable contributions to our AI-related initiatives as a Global Innovator."

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On-Device AI Chip Company DEEPX Officially Invited to World Economic Forum. June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a pioneering AI semiconductor technology company led by CEO Lokwon Kim, has made history as the first AI semiconductor company in the world to be invited to the World Economic Forum. This esteemed gathering of global economic leaders took place at the Summer Davos Forum in Dalian, China, from June 25-27. The 15th edition of this prestigious event centered on the theme "The Next Frontier for Growth." This year's forum brought together influential figures from governments, international organizations, businesses, civil society, and academia. Discussions revolved around six central themes: the new global economy, China and the world, entrepreneurship in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), frontiers for new industries, human investment, and the climate-nature-energy nexus. During the forum, DEEPX CEO Lokwon Kim met with leaders of global AI companies, governments, and international organizations. He unveiled an innovative strategy and presented solutions to address critical challenges such as excessive power consumption and carbon emissions as humanity progresses into the AI era. Kim emphasized the importance of significantly reducing energy consumption in AI computational processing to enable seamless technology integration across economic, social, and cultural domains. He pointed out that current AI computational methods have hit an energy consumption ceiling, and energy-efficient technologies must emerge to pave the way for wider AI utilization. To this end, Kim proposed an "energy trading system for AI computing," where organizations employing energy-efficient solutions sell energy usage permits to those utilizing energy-intensive solutions. This system would incentivize improved energy efficiency and promote technological innovation by providing additional economic benefits to permit buyers. "The advent of energy-efficient AI technology will mark a pivotal point in humanity's quest towards an AI-driven superintelligent civilization," Kim elaborated. "DEEPX's founding mission is to contribute to advancing human civilization through AI technology. By presenting and spearheading this global agenda at the World Economic Forum, we are furthering our commitment to facilitating the transition to the AI era." Verena Kuhn, Head of Global Innovators at the World Economic Forum, expressed enthusiasm about DEEPX's participation, stating, "We are delighted to welcome DEEPX to the World Economic Forum. With its domain expertise and AI-powered innovations, DEEPX will make valuable contributions to our AI-related initiatives as a Global Innovator."

Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

NEW YORK - Prosecutors at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez rested their case on Friday after presenting evidence for seven weeks, enabling lawyers for the Democrat and two New Jersey businessmen to begin calling their own witnesses next week to support their claims that no crimes were committed and no bribes were paid. On their final day of direct questioning, prosecutors elicited details about the senator's financial records by questioning an FBI forensic accountant. Judge Sidney H. Stein then dismissed jurors for the weekend. Defence attorneys are scheduled to begin presenting their case on Monday in Manhattan federal court. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Later Friday, Stein rejected requests by lawyers for all three defendants that he acquit their clients on grounds that prosecutors had failed to provide sufficient evidence to the jury for it to deliver a verdict. The requests are a routine feature of trials after prosecutors rest. Prosecutors say gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash found in a raid of Menendez's home two years ago were bribes paid by three businessmen from 2018 to 2022 in return for favours that the senator, using his political power, carried out on their behalf. Defence lawyers claim the gold belonged to his wife and that Menendez had a habit of storing cash at home after his family lost almost everything in Cuba before they moved to New York, where Menendez was born. "The government hasn't proven its case," the senator remarked as he left the courthouse Friday afternoon. Menendez, 70, is on trial with two of the businessmen after a third pleaded guilty in a cooperation deal with the government and testified at the trial. Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, is also charged in the case, which was unveiled last fall. Her trial has been postponed while she recovers from breast cancer surgery. All defendants have pleaded not guilty. Menendez's lawyers are planning to spend up to three days presenting testimony from several witnesses to support their argument that Nadine Menendez, who was Nadine Arslanian when she began dating the senator in early 2018, kept him in the dark about her financial troubles. The couple married in the fall of 2020. Follow the CTV News channel on WhatsApp The defence also plans to introduce testimony to try to show that Arslanian was in close contact with the senator at the height of the alleged conspiracy in late 2018 and early 2019 because she was being harassed by an ex-boyfriend. Stein said Thursday that defence lawyers can elicit testimony to counter evidence introduced by prosecutors that might otherwise be interpreted to suggest that Arslanian and the senator seemed to be closely following each other's whereabouts because they were involved in the alleged conspiracy. But he said he wouldn't allow the jury to hear testimony that she underwent treatment at a hospital because of an abusive relationship with an ex-boyfriend. He said Friday that a witness also cannot testify about specific acts of stalking or abuse. Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. 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I can't say for sure whether I'm immune to the rash that tortures so many of my fellow gardeners or if I've just been lucky, but one thing is for sure: The plant does pose a serious problem for many who come into contact with it. 75-year-old man charged with impaired driving in N.S. highway collision 'We need new leadership': Liberal MP writes to caucus, says Justin Trudeau should resign A sitting Liberal MP has written to the federal caucus to say he thinks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign. 'For the future of our party and for the good of our country we need new leadership and a new direction,' said New Brunswick MP Wayne Long in the brief note. Critics say end of safe consumption services in northern Ont. will strain health system, lead to more deaths Fallen tree damages fence, allowing 50 bison to escape in northern Ont. 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Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals. NEW YORK - Prosecutors at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez rested their case on Friday after presenting evidence for seven weeks, enabling lawyers for the Democrat and two New Jersey businessmen to begin calling their own witnesses next week to support their claims that no crimes were committed and no bribes were paid. On their final day of direct questioning, prosecutors elicited details about the senator's financial records by questioning an FBI forensic accountant. Judge Sidney H. Stein then dismissed jurors for the weekend. Defence attorneys are scheduled to begin presenting their case on Monday in Manhattan federal court. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Later Friday, Stein rejected requests by lawyers for all three defendants that he acquit their clients on grounds that prosecutors had failed to provide sufficient evidence to the jury for it to deliver a verdict. The requests are a routine feature of trials after prosecutors rest. Prosecutors say gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash found in a raid of Menendez's home two years ago were bribes paid by three businessmen from 2018 to 2022 in return for favours that the senator, using his political power, carried out on their behalf. Defence lawyers claim the gold belonged to his wife and that Menendez had a habit of storing cash at home after his family lost almost everything in Cuba before they moved to New York, where Menendez was born. "The government hasn't proven its case," the senator remarked as he left the courthouse Friday afternoon. Menendez, 70, is on trial with two of the businessmen after a third pleaded guilty in a cooperation deal with the government and testified at the trial. Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, is also charged in the case, which was unveiled last fall. Her trial has been postponed while she recovers from breast cancer surgery. All defendants have pleaded not guilty. Menendez's lawyers are planning to spend up to three days presenting testimony from several witnesses to support their argument that Nadine Menendez, who was Nadine Arslanian when she began dating the senator in early 2018, kept him in the dark about her financial troubles. The couple married in the fall of 2020. Follow the CTV News channel on WhatsApp The defence also plans to introduce testimony to try to show that Arslanian was in close contact with the senator at the height of the alleged conspiracy in late 2018 and early 2019 because she was being harassed by an ex-boyfriend. Stein said Thursday that defence lawyers can elicit testimony to counter evidence introduced by prosecutors that might otherwise be interpreted to suggest that Arslanian and the senator seemed to be closely following each other's whereabouts because they were involved in the alleged conspiracy. But he said he wouldn't allow the jury to hear testimony that she underwent treatment at a hospital because of an abusive relationship with an ex-boyfriend. He said Friday that a witness also cannot testify about specific acts of stalking or abuse. Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him ─ for now Navy facility in Canadian Arctic 'could be finished this season,' a decade overdue Critics say end of safe consumption services in northern Ont. will strain health system, lead to more deaths Norval Morrisseau's family seeks to restore late artist's legacy, worth after fraud Harris rushes to Biden's defence after disappointing debate Up to 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded in Cape Cod waters U.S. Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday limited a federal obstruction law that has been used to charge hundreds of Capitol riot defendants as well as former President Donald Trump. Families of 21 detained for coup in Bolivia plead for mercy, say loved ones were 'tricked' Officials in Bolivia on Friday announced additional arrests of soldiers, bringing the total up to 21, in connection with a thwarted coup against President Luis Arce's government, broadening the case to include more suspects in the armed forces' takeover attempt that shocked the South American country. Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children Trudeau Liberals 'under siege' across the country, with Conservatives cracking red 'fortresses' like Toronto and Vancouver: Nanos Military was following 'legal orders' to try to rescue Afghan Sikhs, Gen. Eyre says Dad's bid to prevent children's HPV vaccinations rejected by B.C. court Is homemade sunscreen safe to use? 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I can't say for sure whether I'm immune to the rash that tortures so many of my fellow gardeners or if I've just been lucky, but one thing is for sure: The plant does pose a serious problem for many who come into contact with it. 75-year-old man charged with impaired driving in N.S. highway collision 'We need new leadership': Liberal MP writes to caucus, says Justin Trudeau should resign A sitting Liberal MP has written to the federal caucus to say he thinks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign. 'For the future of our party and for the good of our country we need new leadership and a new direction,' said New Brunswick MP Wayne Long in the brief note. Critics say end of safe consumption services in northern Ont. will strain health system, lead to more deaths Fallen tree damages fence, allowing 50 bison to escape in northern Ont. 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Serving the Planet: PG&E Completes Land Conservation Commitment, Permanently Protecting Nearly 140,000 Acres for Public Benefit

June 3 ), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joined with federal, state, local, and tribal government officials and other partners at Pepperwood Preserve to celebrate the fulfillment of its Land Conservation Commitment, achieving permanent protection of approximately 140,000 acres of PG&E-owned watershed lands. These lands are now conserved for Californians, protecting habitat for fish, wildlife and plants; open space and cultural resources; outdoor recreation by the general public; and sustainable forestry and agricultural uses. PG&E completed its unprecedented Land Conservation Commitment (or LCC) over about 20 years, developing unique conservation agreements and partnerships with private conservation groups, Native American tribal organizations and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ( CAL FIRE ). PG&E and its LCC partners will protect the lands in perpetuity for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the public. Further demonstrating its commitment to the planet, PG&E is also helping to build more resilient forests to reduce wildfire risk through new pilot projects underway in a handful of communities. The event was held at Pepperwood Preserve in Santa Rosa, the site of PG&E's first 100% renewable remote electric grid, an innovation in wildfire mitigation. "We're grateful for the partnerships formed over the past two decades to protect these lands for the benefit and enjoyment of Californians and its visitors. We're extremely proud knowing that these beautiful outdoor spaces will continue to thrive and survive for future generations," said Carla Peterman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer for PG&E Corporation. Land Conservation Commitment Arising from its 2003 bankruptcy settlement, PG&E's LCC permanently protects approximately 140,000 acres of forests, wetlands and meadows across the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges by granting conservation easements to local land trusts and donating land not needed for PG&E operations. Some 40,000 acres were transferred to local organizations while PG&E retains ownership of 100,000 acres. (See a map of locations and list of transactions.) Additionally, PG&E's commitment included $30 million of dedicated funding for youth investment and $70 million for land conservation. Placer County, known as the Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center, to the San Joaquin Office of Education to serve as a camp for underserved youth. Wildlife Heritage Foundation maintains the conservation easement. Nearly 15,000 acres of land in Placer counties to CAL FIRE for forest research, restoration and public recreation. The land is managed in partnership with the Shasta Land Trust, Bear Yuba Land Trust and Placer Land Trust — which hold conservation easements on the properties ensuring that the scenic, open space, forest, wildlife habitat, recreation, and historic and cultural values are protected for the benefit of all Californians. 879 acres of property to the Potter Valley Tribe in Mendocino County (and a conservation easement over the lands to Mendocino Land Trust) along the Eel River, including forested land and much of Trout Creek Watershed, allowing the tribe to own ancestral land for traditional land management and to provide outdoor activities for youth and educate others about the history and culture of Native American people. Potter Valley Tribal Chair Salvador Rosales explained why receiving the transfer of land within the tribe's ancestral range is so significant. "It's the freedom to exercise our tribal and cultural traditions, including hunting and gathering, without looking over our shoulders," said Rosales. "The excitement is being able to take our younger generation, our children, and have them more or less identify their new land and say that it's ours." Rosales said plans for the property include expanding cultural educational programs for youth, including camping and vocational training. Partnering for Resilient Forests A critical part of protecting California's land and communities is making forests more resilient to wildfires and other climate impacts. "Climate change is not slowing down, and neither can we. We must look toward the future and focus on improving the health of our forests to decrease wildfire risk and make our communities safer," said Peterman. PG&E has launched local pilot projects with various partners to reduce wildfire risk by better managing forest fuels while supporting community needs. Among the pilot projects underway: In Tuolumne County, working with American Forest Foundation and the county to restore forest health on private lands through targeted forest treatments. In Butte County, partnering with the Butte County Fire Safe Council, California Department of Water Resources and CAL FIRE to treat PG&E-owned and adjacent land in high-fire risk locations. In Sonoma County, working with the Northern Sonoma County Fire Foundation to support fuel reduction around roadside rights-of-way to improve safety on a key evacuation route. All of the projects will benefit customers, the state and forest ecosystems. Pepperwood Preserve Remote Grid Innovation One way to build forest resilience is through technology and innovation. Pepperwood Preserve, which hosted the LCC event, is home to PG&E's first fully renewable remote grid, deployed last year in November, and part of PG&E's growing fleet of standalone power systems aimed at reducing wildfire risk. As described in PG&E's Wildfire Mitigation Plan, remote grids provide utility service using standalone local energy resources, replacing long distribution lines in remote and high fire-risk areas with an innovative and safer option. Pepperwood Preserve, set in the idyllic Mayacamas Mountains within the traditional homeland of the Wappo people, is a living laboratory for crafting climate and wildfire solutions grounded in conservation science. The 3,200-acre property is an important refuge for more than 900 species of native plants and wildlife and was directly impacted by both the Tubbs and Kincade Fires. Pepperwood is a hub for climate monitoring, applied research, science education, and wildfire resilience demonstration projects, such as the now extensive ALERTWildfire camera network. The site's remote grid powers

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Serving the Planet: PG&E Completes Land Conservation Commitment, Permanently Protecting Nearly 140,000 Acres for Public Benefit. June 3 ), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joined with federal, state, local, and tribal government officials and other partners at Pepperwood Preserve to celebrate the fulfillment of its Land Conservation Commitment, achieving permanent protection of approximately 140,000 acres of PG&E-owned watershed lands. These lands are now conserved for Californians, protecting habitat for fish, wildlife and plants; open space and cultural resources; outdoor recreation by the general public; and sustainable forestry and agricultural uses. PG&E completed its unprecedented Land Conservation Commitment (or LCC) over about 20 years, developing unique conservation agreements and partnerships with private conservation groups, Native American tribal organizations and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ( CAL FIRE ). PG&E and its LCC partners will protect the lands in perpetuity for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the public. Further demonstrating its commitment to the planet, PG&E is also helping to build more resilient forests to reduce wildfire risk through new pilot projects underway in a handful of communities. The event was held at Pepperwood Preserve in Santa Rosa, the site of PG&E's first 100% renewable remote electric grid, an innovation in wildfire mitigation. "We're grateful for the partnerships formed over the past two decades to protect these lands for the benefit and enjoyment of Californians and its visitors. We're extremely proud knowing that these beautiful outdoor spaces will continue to thrive and survive for future generations," said Carla Peterman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer for PG&E Corporation. Land Conservation Commitment Arising from its 2003 bankruptcy settlement, PG&E's LCC permanently protects approximately 140,000 acres of forests, wetlands and meadows across the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges by granting conservation easements to local land trusts and donating land not needed for PG&E operations. Some 40,000 acres were transferred to local organizations while PG&E retains ownership of 100,000 acres. (See a map of locations and list of transactions.) Additionally, PG&E's commitment included $30 million of dedicated funding for youth investment and $70 million for land conservation. Placer County, known as the Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center, to the San Joaquin Office of Education to serve as a camp for underserved youth. Wildlife Heritage Foundation maintains the conservation easement. Nearly 15,000 acres of land in Placer counties to CAL FIRE for forest research, restoration and public recreation. The land is managed in partnership with the Shasta Land Trust, Bear Yuba Land Trust and Placer Land Trust — which hold conservation easements on the properties ensuring that the scenic, open space, forest, wildlife habitat, recreation, and historic and cultural values are protected for the benefit of all Californians. 879 acres of property to the Potter Valley Tribe in Mendocino County (and a conservation easement over the lands to Mendocino Land Trust) along the Eel River, including forested land and much of Trout Creek Watershed, allowing the tribe to own ancestral land for traditional land management and to provide outdoor activities for youth and educate others about the history and culture of Native American people. Potter Valley Tribal Chair Salvador Rosales explained why receiving the transfer of land within the tribe's ancestral range is so significant. "It's the freedom to exercise our tribal and cultural traditions, including hunting and gathering, without looking over our shoulders," said Rosales. "The excitement is being able to take our younger generation, our children, and have them more or less identify their new land and say that it's ours." Rosales said plans for the property include expanding cultural educational programs for youth, including camping and vocational training. Partnering for Resilient Forests A critical part of protecting California's land and communities is making forests more resilient to wildfires and other climate impacts. "Climate change is not slowing down, and neither can we. We must look toward the future and focus on improving the health of our forests to decrease wildfire risk and make our communities safer," said Peterman. PG&E has launched local pilot projects with various partners to reduce wildfire risk by better managing forest fuels while supporting community needs. Among the pilot projects underway: In Tuolumne County, working with American Forest Foundation and the county to restore forest health on private lands through targeted forest treatments. In Butte County, partnering with the Butte County Fire Safe Council, California Department of Water Resources and CAL FIRE to treat PG&E-owned and adjacent land in high-fire risk locations. In Sonoma County, working with the Northern Sonoma County Fire Foundation to support fuel reduction around roadside rights-of-way to improve safety on a key evacuation route. All of the projects will benefit customers, the state and forest ecosystems. Pepperwood Preserve Remote Grid Innovation One way to build forest resilience is through technology and innovation. Pepperwood Preserve, which hosted the LCC event, is home to PG&E's first fully renewable remote grid, deployed last year in November, and part of PG&E's growing fleet of standalone power systems aimed at reducing wildfire risk. As described in PG&E's Wildfire Mitigation Plan, remote grids provide utility service using standalone local energy resources, replacing long distribution lines in remote and high fire-risk areas with an innovative and safer option. Pepperwood Preserve, set in the idyllic Mayacamas Mountains within the traditional homeland of the Wappo people, is a living laboratory for crafting climate and wildfire solutions grounded in conservation science. The 3,200-acre property is an important refuge for more than 900 species of native plants and wildlife and was directly impacted by both the Tubbs and Kincade Fires. Pepperwood is a hub for climate monitoring, applied research, science education, and wildfire resilience demonstration projects, such as the now extensive ALERTWildfire camera network. The site's remote grid powers

Virginia Senate fails to pass bill on military tuition program

Friends of VMSDEP co-founder Kayla Owen (center) speaks to the media after the Virginia Senate again failed to pass a bill reversing changes to the tuition program for military families. (Graham Moomaw/Virginia Mercury) For the second time this summer, the Virginia Senate returned to Richmond and failed to pass a bill most General Assembly members and many military families want to see advance. Another five hours at the Capitol Monday produced no breakthroughs in the slow-burning controversy over the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP), which provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military members killed or disabled as a result of their service. Virginia education program cuts for military families spark backlash Virginia lawmakers plan to reconvene to address controversial cuts to a tuition waiver program for military families. Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury For weeks, military families and advocates for veterans have been calling for the immediate reversal of cost-cutting measures aimed at VMSDEP that the legislature and Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved earlier this year. On Friday, the House of Delegates unanimously approved the full repeal bill the families support. After watching Monday's Senate session devolve into multi-directional bickering that produced nothing, military families described Virginia's halls of power as a place where rampant egos have gotten in the way of listening to regular people. "We are living a political nightmare," said Kayla Owen, a Fredericksburg-area military spouse leading Friends of VMSDEP, the main advocacy group pushing for the program's restoration. The lack of action means the recently approved changes to the VMSDEP program won't be rolled back under the deadline policymakers have been working toward for weeks. Monday was the official beginning of the state's fiscal year, which meant the new budget containing the VMSDEP reforms went into effect. The new changes, which don't apply to current VMSDEP recipients but will apply to anyone attempting to begin using the program in the future, impose a stricter Virginia residency requirement, prevent the waivers from being used for advanced degrees or a second undergraduate degree and require participants to first pursue other forms of financial aid. On Monday, the Senate's Democratic leaders battled Youngkin's administration, the Democratic-led House and Senate Republicans. At the end of the day, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, portrayed his caucus as the only group in the mix making a serious effort to preserve VMSDEP while reining in its ballooning costs. He accused others of playing politics. The Friends of VMSDEP group said that, as far as it's concerned, the blame for the current situation lies squarely with Surovell and Senate Finance and Appropriations Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hinted he might force both chambers to return if they do not come up with a VMSDEP solution. (Andrew Harnik/AP) Lucas and Surovell haven't gotten on board with proposals to fully repeal the VMSDEP changes. Instead, they've offered a series of alternate proposals, none of which have passed their own chamber. The latest proposal Senate Democrats unveiled Monday would have provided $45 million in new funding to offset VMSDEP's growing financial impact on the state's public colleges and universities, which legislative analysts say have grown from about $19 million in 2019 to more than $65 million in 2023. Their offer came close to fully repealing the stricter eligibility rules imposed earlier this year, but preserved one modest reform that would've required VMSDEP participants to make "satisfactory academic progress" toward earning a degree. The academic progress rule wouldn't take effect until 2025. That proposal, Surovell said on the Senate floor, gave VMSDEP supporters "pretty much everything they asked for," plus tens of millions in new funding. "Unfortunately we are unable to get some good work done that we had hoped to get done," Surovell said after it became clear that Senate Republicans were not going to lend their votes to help the body fast-track the bill and allow it to pass on Monday. Because the Senate is in a special summertime session, the body needed to take a two-thirds vote to waive a rule requiring the VMSDEP bill to be published for at least 48 hours prior to Monday's vote. Senate Republicans, who repeatedly asked their Democratic counterparts to pass a clean repeal bill as the House had done, noted that the General Assembly's rules also required the House to agree to waive the 48-hour rule. Because of that, they said, the Senate technically couldn't even execute the plan Democratic leaders had come up with for Monday. If the Senate had passed a clean repeal bill, the Republicans argued, the VMSDEP controversy could have been over on Monday. "We want to get it done today. This is not politics," said Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover. "This is a disagreement about how we get it done." At a meeting of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Monday afternoon, Surovell said the House's clean repeal bill was "constitutionally defective" because of a technical formatting issue that had nothing to do with the underlying policy. Therefore, he said, the Senate could not pass that bill and could instead only pass the slightly different repeal bill Lucas had introduced on Monday. Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, offered to draft a new bill addressing the technical issue Surovell flagged. Lucas said that, according to Senate customs, she is the only senator allowed to introduce budget-related legislation as the chair of the committee that handled the budget. "It is my hope that the governor and the House will join me in announcing that we have an agreement," Lucas said as she introduced her latest proposal. Lucas and Surovell said they spent several hours meeting with Youngkin Monday morning attempting to come to an agreement on the VMSDEP issue. It didn't work. took up the issue on June 18. "The Senate Democrat leadership is hurting our military heroes, first responders and their families every time they show up and do nothing, as well as wasting time and taxpayer money," Youngkin said. "A full, clean repeal, which passed out of the House unanimously, and was supported by a bipartisan majority in the Senate, could have been signed today." Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax, a high-ranking House member who works on budget issues, briefly appeared before his Senate counterparts during their committee hearing. Sickles too said that if the Senate could go just a little further toward agreeing with the position of the House and the governor, the issue would be "over today." If the Senate insisted on trying to pass a bill that didn't quite match, he said, the way forward would remain unclear. "Really, there's not that much difference between the two bills now," Sickles said in an interview. At the end of the day, the Senate left town without announcing any plans to return. If the legislature can't pass a bill, Youngkin hinted he might force both chambers to return. "The Senate and House need to agree to return next week, on the same day, so we can settle this issue once and for all, with the clean, and full, repeal bill," the governor said. "If they can't agree on coming back together to fix this, I will call them back to do exactly that." Virginia Mercury is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Virginia Mercury maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Samantha Willis for questions: info@virginiamercury.com. Follow Virginia Mercury on How the Osprey crash response reinforced the power of partnerships Outgoing Air Force Special Operations Command boss Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind reflects on the international response in the wake of November's Osprey crash. Are you a naval aviator? We want to hear from you Navy Times wants to hear from Navy aviators about what's going on in their community. 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Virginia Senate fails to pass bill on military tuition program. Friends of VMSDEP co-founder Kayla Owen (center) speaks to the media after the Virginia Senate again failed to pass a bill reversing changes to the tuition program for military families. (Graham Moomaw/Virginia Mercury) For the second time this summer, the Virginia Senate returned to Richmond and failed to pass a bill most General Assembly members and many military families want to see advance. Another five hours at the Capitol Monday produced no breakthroughs in the slow-burning controversy over the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP), which provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military members killed or disabled as a result of their service. Virginia education program cuts for military families spark backlash Virginia lawmakers plan to reconvene to address controversial cuts to a tuition waiver program for military families. Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury For weeks, military families and advocates for veterans have been calling for the immediate reversal of cost-cutting measures aimed at VMSDEP that the legislature and Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved earlier this year. On Friday, the House of Delegates unanimously approved the full repeal bill the families support. After watching Monday's Senate session devolve into multi-directional bickering that produced nothing, military families described Virginia's halls of power as a place where rampant egos have gotten in the way of listening to regular people. "We are living a political nightmare," said Kayla Owen, a Fredericksburg-area military spouse leading Friends of VMSDEP, the main advocacy group pushing for the program's restoration. The lack of action means the recently approved changes to the VMSDEP program won't be rolled back under the deadline policymakers have been working toward for weeks. Monday was the official beginning of the state's fiscal year, which meant the new budget containing the VMSDEP reforms went into effect. The new changes, which don't apply to current VMSDEP recipients but will apply to anyone attempting to begin using the program in the future, impose a stricter Virginia residency requirement, prevent the waivers from being used for advanced degrees or a second undergraduate degree and require participants to first pursue other forms of financial aid. On Monday, the Senate's Democratic leaders battled Youngkin's administration, the Democratic-led House and Senate Republicans. At the end of the day, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, portrayed his caucus as the only group in the mix making a serious effort to preserve VMSDEP while reining in its ballooning costs. He accused others of playing politics. The Friends of VMSDEP group said that, as far as it's concerned, the blame for the current situation lies squarely with Surovell and Senate Finance and Appropriations Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hinted he might force both chambers to return if they do not come up with a VMSDEP solution. (Andrew Harnik/AP) Lucas and Surovell haven't gotten on board with proposals to fully repeal the VMSDEP changes. Instead, they've offered a series of alternate proposals, none of which have passed their own chamber. The latest proposal Senate Democrats unveiled Monday would have provided $45 million in new funding to offset VMSDEP's growing financial impact on the state's public colleges and universities, which legislative analysts say have grown from about $19 million in 2019 to more than $65 million in 2023. Their offer came close to fully repealing the stricter eligibility rules imposed earlier this year, but preserved one modest reform that would've required VMSDEP participants to make "satisfactory academic progress" toward earning a degree. The academic progress rule wouldn't take effect until 2025. That proposal, Surovell said on the Senate floor, gave VMSDEP supporters "pretty much everything they asked for," plus tens of millions in new funding. "Unfortunately we are unable to get some good work done that we had hoped to get done," Surovell said after it became clear that Senate Republicans were not going to lend their votes to help the body fast-track the bill and allow it to pass on Monday. Because the Senate is in a special summertime session, the body needed to take a two-thirds vote to waive a rule requiring the VMSDEP bill to be published for at least 48 hours prior to Monday's vote. Senate Republicans, who repeatedly asked their Democratic counterparts to pass a clean repeal bill as the House had done, noted that the General Assembly's rules also required the House to agree to waive the 48-hour rule. Because of that, they said, the Senate technically couldn't even execute the plan Democratic leaders had come up with for Monday. If the Senate had passed a clean repeal bill, the Republicans argued, the VMSDEP controversy could have been over on Monday. "We want to get it done today. This is not politics," said Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover. "This is a disagreement about how we get it done." At a meeting of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Monday afternoon, Surovell said the House's clean repeal bill was "constitutionally defective" because of a technical formatting issue that had nothing to do with the underlying policy. Therefore, he said, the Senate could not pass that bill and could instead only pass the slightly different repeal bill Lucas had introduced on Monday. Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, offered to draft a new bill addressing the technical issue Surovell flagged. Lucas said that, according to Senate customs, she is the only senator allowed to introduce budget-related legislation as the chair of the committee that handled the budget. "It is my hope that the governor and the House will join me in announcing that we have an agreement," Lucas said as she introduced her latest proposal. Lucas and Surovell said they spent several hours meeting with Youngkin Monday morning attempting to come to an agreement on the VMSDEP issue. It didn't work. took up the issue on June 18. "The Senate Democrat leadership is hurting our military heroes, first responders and their families every time they show up and do nothing, as well as wasting time and taxpayer money," Youngkin said. "A full, clean repeal, which passed out of the House unanimously, and was supported by a bipartisan majority in the Senate, could have been signed today." Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax, a high-ranking House member who works on budget issues, briefly appeared before his Senate counterparts during their committee hearing. Sickles too said that if the Senate could go just a little further toward agreeing with the position of the House and the governor, the issue would be "over today." If the Senate insisted on trying to pass a bill that didn't quite match, he said, the way forward would remain unclear. "Really, there's not that much difference between the two bills now," Sickles said in an interview. At the end of the day, the Senate left town without announcing any plans to return. If the legislature can't pass a bill, Youngkin hinted he might force both chambers to return. "The Senate and House need to agree to return next week, on the same day, so we can settle this issue once and for all, with the clean, and full, repeal bill," the governor said. "If they can't agree on coming back together to fix this, I will call them back to do exactly that." Virginia Mercury is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Virginia Mercury maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Samantha Willis for questions: info@virginiamercury.com. Follow Virginia Mercury on How the Osprey crash response reinforced the power of partnerships Outgoing Air Force Special Operations Command boss Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind reflects on the international response in the wake of November's Osprey crash. Are you a naval aviator? We want to hear from you Navy Times wants to hear from Navy aviators about what's going on in their community. 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Homestays can help refugee women get to grips with life in a new country

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 117 million people are displaced worldwide. Many of those displaced from their homes are women and girls. In 2020, women and girls constituted about 46 per cent of the refugees who were resettled in Canada . Women and girls often contend with unique challenges from being displaced. There is a crucial need to understand the gender-specific challenges and issues they face . As global displacement grows, the stories of those seeking refuge need to be heard and understood, not just to enhance their lives but also to enrich our communities. Our research focuses on the homestay experiences of Ukrainian refugee women in the Greater Toronto Area. We explore how thoughtful, inclusive homestay programs can make a significant difference in women’s lives. Canada has opened its doors to refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. However, the path to settling these newcomers involves uncovering the complex layers of social, cultural, economic, health and personal challenges. Homestays in Canada Homestays are a model that is different from programs like private sponsorship , where individuals, organizations and associations can sponsor refugees by raising funds to support them when they first arrive in Canada. Homestays entail a refugee living with the host family in the same home. These homes are offered by families or individuals, many of whom are refugees or immigrants themselves . The homestay — often a refugee’s first encounter with Canadian society — is not just about providing a roof over their heads. It’s also about ensuring safety, dignity and integration into a new place and society. Although homestay programs aim to ease the transition and improve the well-being of refugees, the intricate dynamics of these interactions and their overall effects on both refugees and their host families are still not thoroughly examined. Research specifically focused on the dynamics of homestay arrangements and their impact on relationships between refugees and their hosts is quite scarce, yet available studies reveal an array of advantages and disadvantages. However, research indicates that such arrangements can enhance integration, social connections and a sense of belonging. In addition, studies indicate that hosting refugees in private homes could challenge negative stereotypes and anti-immigrant sentiments. Challenges of homestays Homestays play a crucible role in initial stages of integrating into a new place . In homestays, individuals often encounter new cultural, social, or linguistic environments that intensely challenge them and stimulate growth, adaptation, and integration into a new community or setting. However, the current homestay model can be unpredictable, leaving considerable room for improvement. There is a need for a model that is considerate of the unique vulnerabilities and strengths of refugee women. Living in someone else’s home can often come with the pressure to be a good guest. That represents a conditional aspect of private hosting, where refugees need to demonstrate their worthiness of being hosted . In our ongoing study involving 18 refugee women from Ukraine, we asked them to share some photos that represent their homestay experiences. The study documented the personal stories of Ukrainian refugee women through photography. It provides a powerful narrative vehicle for these women to express their experiences and challenges in navigating the complexities of their settlement and new environments. The women’s experiences illustrate a range of outcomes — from profound gratitude and mutual cultural enrichment, to significant challenges in privacy, autonomy and adaptation. Many expressed gratitude for the safety and support their hosts provide, which often also includes assistance navigating language barriers and cultural integration. These relationships frequently lead to mutual cultural enrichment, with both hosts and guests learning about each other’s customs and traditions. Many women shared experiences of learning new languages and customs, participating in Canadian traditions and forming lasting bonds with their hosts. These positive interactions underscore the potential of homestays to facilitate smooth transitions for refugees into Canadian society. On the other hand, some challenges are evident, particularly in terms of maintaining privacy and autonomy. Living in close quarters with hosts can sometimes lead to feelings of dependency and a lack of personal space, which complicates the adjustment process. Additionally, adapting to new household norms and expectations can add an extra layer of stress to the already complex experience of resettlement. Improving homestays Issues such as a lack of privacy, limited autonomy, cultural misunderstandings and even exploitation emerged from women’s stories. These suggest that the homestay experience can sometimes exacerbate the trauma already endured by refugees . What Canada needs is an inclusive and responsive homestay model, ongoing support, training for hosts and a commitment to understanding the intercultural dynamics at play. There must be a structured, empathetic approach to organizing homestays, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training for hosts. This training should cover cultural sensitivity, the basic legal rights of refugees and effective communication strategies. This would better ensure that both hosts and guests have realistic expectations and a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Read more: As Canada welcomes historic numbers of immigrants, how can communities be more welcoming? Assistance from federal, provincial and non-governmental organizations is needed to develop a support network for refugee women in homestays — including providing access to counseling, legal advice and emergency assistance — to ensure their safety and well-being. Our research advocates for a homestay model that better supports refugee women who face particular challenges and vulnerabilities when they arrive in a new country. A well-structured, empathetic homestay program could better ensure they gain a solid foundation for building a new life in a new country. Areej Al-Hamad receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Reseach Council’s Insight Development Grant. Kateryna Metersky receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's Insight Development Grant.

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Homestays can help refugee women get to grips with life in a new country. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 117 million people are displaced worldwide. Many of those displaced from their homes are women and girls. In 2020, women and girls constituted about 46 per cent of the refugees who were resettled in Canada . Women and girls often contend with unique challenges from being displaced. There is a crucial need to understand the gender-specific challenges and issues they face . As global displacement grows, the stories of those seeking refuge need to be heard and understood, not just to enhance their lives but also to enrich our communities. Our research focuses on the homestay experiences of Ukrainian refugee women in the Greater Toronto Area. We explore how thoughtful, inclusive homestay programs can make a significant difference in women’s lives. Canada has opened its doors to refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. However, the path to settling these newcomers involves uncovering the complex layers of social, cultural, economic, health and personal challenges. Homestays in Canada Homestays are a model that is different from programs like private sponsorship , where individuals, organizations and associations can sponsor refugees by raising funds to support them when they first arrive in Canada. Homestays entail a refugee living with the host family in the same home. These homes are offered by families or individuals, many of whom are refugees or immigrants themselves . The homestay — often a refugee’s first encounter with Canadian society — is not just about providing a roof over their heads. It’s also about ensuring safety, dignity and integration into a new place and society. Although homestay programs aim to ease the transition and improve the well-being of refugees, the intricate dynamics of these interactions and their overall effects on both refugees and their host families are still not thoroughly examined. Research specifically focused on the dynamics of homestay arrangements and their impact on relationships between refugees and their hosts is quite scarce, yet available studies reveal an array of advantages and disadvantages. However, research indicates that such arrangements can enhance integration, social connections and a sense of belonging. In addition, studies indicate that hosting refugees in private homes could challenge negative stereotypes and anti-immigrant sentiments. Challenges of homestays Homestays play a crucible role in initial stages of integrating into a new place . In homestays, individuals often encounter new cultural, social, or linguistic environments that intensely challenge them and stimulate growth, adaptation, and integration into a new community or setting. However, the current homestay model can be unpredictable, leaving considerable room for improvement. There is a need for a model that is considerate of the unique vulnerabilities and strengths of refugee women. Living in someone else’s home can often come with the pressure to be a good guest. That represents a conditional aspect of private hosting, where refugees need to demonstrate their worthiness of being hosted . In our ongoing study involving 18 refugee women from Ukraine, we asked them to share some photos that represent their homestay experiences. The study documented the personal stories of Ukrainian refugee women through photography. It provides a powerful narrative vehicle for these women to express their experiences and challenges in navigating the complexities of their settlement and new environments. The women’s experiences illustrate a range of outcomes — from profound gratitude and mutual cultural enrichment, to significant challenges in privacy, autonomy and adaptation. Many expressed gratitude for the safety and support their hosts provide, which often also includes assistance navigating language barriers and cultural integration. These relationships frequently lead to mutual cultural enrichment, with both hosts and guests learning about each other’s customs and traditions. Many women shared experiences of learning new languages and customs, participating in Canadian traditions and forming lasting bonds with their hosts. These positive interactions underscore the potential of homestays to facilitate smooth transitions for refugees into Canadian society. On the other hand, some challenges are evident, particularly in terms of maintaining privacy and autonomy. Living in close quarters with hosts can sometimes lead to feelings of dependency and a lack of personal space, which complicates the adjustment process. Additionally, adapting to new household norms and expectations can add an extra layer of stress to the already complex experience of resettlement. Improving homestays Issues such as a lack of privacy, limited autonomy, cultural misunderstandings and even exploitation emerged from women’s stories. These suggest that the homestay experience can sometimes exacerbate the trauma already endured by refugees . What Canada needs is an inclusive and responsive homestay model, ongoing support, training for hosts and a commitment to understanding the intercultural dynamics at play. There must be a structured, empathetic approach to organizing homestays, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training for hosts. This training should cover cultural sensitivity, the basic legal rights of refugees and effective communication strategies. This would better ensure that both hosts and guests have realistic expectations and a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Read more: As Canada welcomes historic numbers of immigrants, how can communities be more welcoming? Assistance from federal, provincial and non-governmental organizations is needed to develop a support network for refugee women in homestays — including providing access to counseling, legal advice and emergency assistance — to ensure their safety and well-being. Our research advocates for a homestay model that better supports refugee women who face particular challenges and vulnerabilities when they arrive in a new country. A well-structured, empathetic homestay program could better ensure they gain a solid foundation for building a new life in a new country. Areej Al-Hamad receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Reseach Council’s Insight Development Grant. Kateryna Metersky receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's Insight Development Grant.

This Medal of Honor recipient’s heroism didn’t end with his war

A new book detailing the life of Army Master Sgt. Roy Perez Benavidez examines the complicated legacy of a man who could trace his ancestry back to Texas before it was a state and who faced discrimination even after receiving the nation's highest award for military valor. William Sturkey, an associate history professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has focused much of his research and writing on marginalized communities. He found Benavidez's story, one that bridged major racial shifts in the United States during the tumultuous 20th Century, as emblematic of the Latino community's struggle for acceptance and success in America. Sturkey's book, "The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America's Most Famous Hispanic War Hero," published in June by Basic Books, dives into the Medal of Honor recipient's life before, during and after his service and what Sturkey thinks it says about wider issues within marginalized populations. Graphic novel spotlights actions of Medal of Honor recipient who, even in a body bag, refused to die Benavidez was not one to be deterred by gun shot, shrapnel, or stab wounds. On May 2, 1968, Benavidez was serving with the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam when a 12-man reconnaissance team was inserted by helicopter along the Ho Chi Minh trail. Disaster struck almost immediately. Shortly after they landed, the team was raked by heavy fire from North Vietnamese Army units. During the ambush, three helicopters attempted to reach the cut-off recon unit but were unable to. Listening to the battle from a nearby post, Benavidez watched as the helicopters returned, and then immediately ran to jump aboard as they made another attempt to relieve the patrol. As his helicopter hovered, Benavidez leaped to the ground and ran 75 meters under heavy fire to reach the team. As he did so, he was struck by enemy fire and shrapnel in his right leg, face and head. Once he reached the team, he found that nearly all of them were wounded, and others were dead. Despite his injuries, Benavidez took command of the survivors. Throwing smoke canisters to identify their position to friendly forces, he dragged and carried half of the wounded to an incoming medevac chopper himself. As the wounded were loaded aboard, Benavidez moved to retrieve the body of the team's leader, who had been killed. As he did, the helicopter's pilot was struck by incoming fire and killed, and the aircraft crashed. Once again, Benavidez raced to where he was needed and began pulling the wounded from the wreck. He then called in tactical airstrikes and was wounded again. Throughout it all, he continued to fight for his men until another helicopter finally arrived and extracted the team. For his actions that day, Benavidez was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor, on Feb. 24, 1981. Sturkey spoke with Army Times about his own background with veterans and other marginalized communities and Benavidez's story. The Ballad of Roy Benavidez, by William Sturkey, chronicles the Medal of Honor recipient's early life, battlefield heroism, and advocacy work. (Basic Books) Q: Can you tell readers a little bit about your background and interest in the military? A: I come from a place just outside Erie, Pennsylvania, which has a lot of working class young men and women who join the military. I graduated high school in 2000. Although I didn't serve, I was part of the War on Terror generation. There were military recruiters in our high school all the time. This book is dedicated to my friend Army Spc. Donald S. Oaks Jr., who died on April 3, 2003, while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I think because of that I always really pay attention to veterans' issues. Q: How did you come across Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez's story and decide to write about it? A: As a historian, I've always been interested in stories of marginalized people, especially working classes of color. They don't always get the same treatment in American history as politicians and celebrities do. It was about 2005 to 2006. I was really wrestling with some of the experiences my friends in the military were having, some of their deaths both in combat and after they came home. I was thinking about what our society does when it comes to veterans. I heard about Roy's story and how very soon after he received the Medal of Honor, he lost his social security disability benefits. It made me think: how do we balance the celebration of veterans versus how do we treat veterans in terms of public policy? Q: Could you tell us about the racial climate for Latino and Hispanic people during Benavidez's lifetime and especially his service? William Sturkey is the author of the 2024 book, "The Ballad of Roy Benavidez" which chronicles the life of Medal of Honor recipient Army Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez. (Basic Books) Q: Would you share how his Medal of Honor award finally came and his life after the Army? A: Roy's actions took place in 1968 and he didn't receive the medal until 1981. In the early to mid-1970s there was a lot of Vietnam War fatigue among the U.S. population. People were just sick of talking about it, certainly nobody in the military wanted to talk about it. But by the early 1980s some of that attitude had relaxed. Movies such as "Apocalypse Now" and "Deer Hunter" were now being replaced by "Rambo" and later "Top Gun." There was more of an attitude of celebrating the military. It was a challenge because there were few witnesses to his actions. After many rejections, Roy and others finally found a survivor from the mission who could provide vital testimony to what happened that day and they were ultimately successful in getting his actions recognized. For many years he was the most recent living recipient of the Medal of Honor. Even with the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, the two soldiers received it posthumously. But in 1983 he told the media that his Social Security disability benefits and benefits for veterans were going to be cut and he testified to Congress to stop the cuts. Because he was the most recent living recipient he was involved in many veterans issues, called upon by political leaders and military groups to give speeches. He died in 1998. Q: What was something surprising you discovered in your research? A: Because Roy and his family were Hispanic, they often suffered discrimination and were seen as second-class citizens. But his family traced its continuous lineage back to Mexican settlers in Texas before it was part of the United States. His family fought alongside other Texans for their independence from Mexico. One of his relatives, Plácido Benavides, was known as the "Paul Revere of Texas" during the Texas Revolution. Benavides helped revolutionaries take San Antonio and was later in a unit ambushed by the Mexican Army near San Patricio. During the battle he was dispatched to Goliad to alert troops there of the Mexican Army's approach. Despite this history, his family had to flee to Louisiana to avoid racist mob violence. When they returned to Texas, they discovered that white settlers had moved onto their land and claimed it for themselves. Todd South Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War. 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This Medal of Honor recipient’s heroism didn’t end with his war. A new book detailing the life of Army Master Sgt. Roy Perez Benavidez examines the complicated legacy of a man who could trace his ancestry back to Texas before it was a state and who faced discrimination even after receiving the nation's highest award for military valor. William Sturkey, an associate history professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has focused much of his research and writing on marginalized communities. He found Benavidez's story, one that bridged major racial shifts in the United States during the tumultuous 20th Century, as emblematic of the Latino community's struggle for acceptance and success in America. Sturkey's book, "The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America's Most Famous Hispanic War Hero," published in June by Basic Books, dives into the Medal of Honor recipient's life before, during and after his service and what Sturkey thinks it says about wider issues within marginalized populations. Graphic novel spotlights actions of Medal of Honor recipient who, even in a body bag, refused to die Benavidez was not one to be deterred by gun shot, shrapnel, or stab wounds. On May 2, 1968, Benavidez was serving with the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam when a 12-man reconnaissance team was inserted by helicopter along the Ho Chi Minh trail. Disaster struck almost immediately. Shortly after they landed, the team was raked by heavy fire from North Vietnamese Army units. During the ambush, three helicopters attempted to reach the cut-off recon unit but were unable to. Listening to the battle from a nearby post, Benavidez watched as the helicopters returned, and then immediately ran to jump aboard as they made another attempt to relieve the patrol. As his helicopter hovered, Benavidez leaped to the ground and ran 75 meters under heavy fire to reach the team. As he did so, he was struck by enemy fire and shrapnel in his right leg, face and head. Once he reached the team, he found that nearly all of them were wounded, and others were dead. Despite his injuries, Benavidez took command of the survivors. Throwing smoke canisters to identify their position to friendly forces, he dragged and carried half of the wounded to an incoming medevac chopper himself. As the wounded were loaded aboard, Benavidez moved to retrieve the body of the team's leader, who had been killed. As he did, the helicopter's pilot was struck by incoming fire and killed, and the aircraft crashed. Once again, Benavidez raced to where he was needed and began pulling the wounded from the wreck. He then called in tactical airstrikes and was wounded again. Throughout it all, he continued to fight for his men until another helicopter finally arrived and extracted the team. For his actions that day, Benavidez was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor, on Feb. 24, 1981. Sturkey spoke with Army Times about his own background with veterans and other marginalized communities and Benavidez's story. The Ballad of Roy Benavidez, by William Sturkey, chronicles the Medal of Honor recipient's early life, battlefield heroism, and advocacy work. (Basic Books) Q: Can you tell readers a little bit about your background and interest in the military? A: I come from a place just outside Erie, Pennsylvania, which has a lot of working class young men and women who join the military. I graduated high school in 2000. Although I didn't serve, I was part of the War on Terror generation. There were military recruiters in our high school all the time. This book is dedicated to my friend Army Spc. Donald S. Oaks Jr., who died on April 3, 2003, while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I think because of that I always really pay attention to veterans' issues. Q: How did you come across Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez's story and decide to write about it? A: As a historian, I've always been interested in stories of marginalized people, especially working classes of color. They don't always get the same treatment in American history as politicians and celebrities do. It was about 2005 to 2006. I was really wrestling with some of the experiences my friends in the military were having, some of their deaths both in combat and after they came home. I was thinking about what our society does when it comes to veterans. I heard about Roy's story and how very soon after he received the Medal of Honor, he lost his social security disability benefits. It made me think: how do we balance the celebration of veterans versus how do we treat veterans in terms of public policy? Q: Could you tell us about the racial climate for Latino and Hispanic people during Benavidez's lifetime and especially his service? William Sturkey is the author of the 2024 book, "The Ballad of Roy Benavidez" which chronicles the life of Medal of Honor recipient Army Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez. (Basic Books) Q: Would you share how his Medal of Honor award finally came and his life after the Army? A: Roy's actions took place in 1968 and he didn't receive the medal until 1981. In the early to mid-1970s there was a lot of Vietnam War fatigue among the U.S. population. People were just sick of talking about it, certainly nobody in the military wanted to talk about it. But by the early 1980s some of that attitude had relaxed. Movies such as "Apocalypse Now" and "Deer Hunter" were now being replaced by "Rambo" and later "Top Gun." There was more of an attitude of celebrating the military. It was a challenge because there were few witnesses to his actions. After many rejections, Roy and others finally found a survivor from the mission who could provide vital testimony to what happened that day and they were ultimately successful in getting his actions recognized. For many years he was the most recent living recipient of the Medal of Honor. Even with the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, the two soldiers received it posthumously. But in 1983 he told the media that his Social Security disability benefits and benefits for veterans were going to be cut and he testified to Congress to stop the cuts. Because he was the most recent living recipient he was involved in many veterans issues, called upon by political leaders and military groups to give speeches. He died in 1998. Q: What was something surprising you discovered in your research? A: Because Roy and his family were Hispanic, they often suffered discrimination and were seen as second-class citizens. But his family traced its continuous lineage back to Mexican settlers in Texas before it was part of the United States. His family fought alongside other Texans for their independence from Mexico. One of his relatives, Plácido Benavides, was known as the "Paul Revere of Texas" during the Texas Revolution. Benavides helped revolutionaries take San Antonio and was later in a unit ambushed by the Mexican Army near San Patricio. During the battle he was dispatched to Goliad to alert troops there of the Mexican Army's approach. Despite this history, his family had to flee to Louisiana to avoid racist mob violence. When they returned to Texas, they discovered that white settlers had moved onto their land and claimed it for themselves. Todd South Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War. In Other News 'Toxic' politics increase terrorism, extremism risk, DHS official says The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities. How a WWII ace became the unlikely honoree of a submarine combat award John Galvin became an ace pilot during WWII, but his most prized award may have been his Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia. Military families: Tell us how inflation has affected you Tell Military Times how inflation has affected your wallet and your choices. Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition? 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Body Masks Market size is set to grow by USD 276 million from 2024-2028, Growing wellness industry propelling demand for professional body masks to boost the market growth, Technavio

June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global body masks market size is estimated to grow by USD 276 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.43% during the forecast period. Growing wellness industry propelling demand for professional body masks is driving market growth, with a trend towards rise in demand for organic and natural body masks. However, homemade solutions at lower cost poses a challenge. Key market players include ALLMASK, Alma K ltd., Amorepacific Corp., Aztec Secret Health and Beauty LTD., Casmara Cosmetics SA, Crown Laboratories Inc., Daejong Medical Co Ltd., HATCH Collection LLC, Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Kahina Giving Beauty, Karuna Skin LLC, KOREAN COSMETIC STAR, Lotus Herbals Color Cosmetics, Lush Retail Ltd., Nails.INC Ltd., Nannette de Gaspe Beaute Inc., Serenite Professional, Skin Laundry Holdings LLC, Spatz Cosmeceutical Inc., and True Botanicals Inc. Continue Reading Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global body masks 2024-2028 Get a detailed analysis on regions, market segments, customer landscape, and companies - Type (Natural and Synthetic), Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa) APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa Key companies profiled ALLMASK, Alma K ltd., Amorepacific Corp., Aztec Secret Health and Beauty LTD., Casmara Cosmetics SA, Crown Laboratories Inc., Daejong Medical Co Ltd., HATCH Collection LLC, Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Kahina Giving Beauty, Karuna Skin LLC, KOREAN COSMETIC STAR, Lotus Herbals Color Cosmetics, Lush Retail Ltd., Nails.INC Ltd., Nannette de Gaspe Beaute Inc., Serenite Professional, Skin Laundry Holdings LLC, Spatz Cosmeceutical Inc., and True Botanicals Inc. Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The organic and natural body masks market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing health consciousness and consumer preferences for skincare products free from synthetic ingredients. Natural masks, formulated with plant extracts, natural oils, and other organic components, are gaining popularity for addressing concerns such as skin irritations, allergies, dark marks, pigmentation, and acne. Brands like Lush Retail Ltd. Offer organic masks, adhering to stringent governmental standards, which include products like their Cup O' Coffee face and body mask made with agave syrup, coffee infusion, and natural fragrances. The demand for these masks is driven by their purity, variation to existing product lines, and avoidance of synthetic chemicals, which can cause dryness and side effects. The body mask market is experiencing significant growth with various brands and manufacturers concentrating on innovation. Masks made from clay, mud, and other natural ingredients are trending, offering consumers different benefits such as detoxification and skin exfoliation. Beauty brands are also focusing on creating masks for specific concerns like acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation. Consumers are increasingly seeking convenient and easy-to-use options, leading to the rise of sheet masks and peel-off masks. Additionally, e-commerce platforms are making it easier for customers to purchase masks online, contributing to the market's expansion. Overall, the body mask market is a dynamic and competitive industry, with brands continually striving to meet consumer demands and preferences. Research report provides comprehensive data on impact of trend. For more details- Download a Sample Report Market Challenges The rise of homemade body masks presents a significant challenge to the body masks market. These affordable solutions, made with easily obtainable ingredients, have gained popularity among price-conscious consumers. The Internet is a primary source of information on DIY body mask recipes. This trend negatively impacts the growth of professional body mask manufacturers. The safety and accessibility of homemade masks contribute to their appeal, potentially hindering market expansion during the forecast period. The Body Masks market faces several challenges in the current business landscape. Key areas of concern include the high cost of production due to the use of premium ingredients like Kanebo's Benefit and KBeauty brands. The trend towards personalized and customized masks adds to the complexity and cost. Self-care and wellness are driving demand, but the selection and education of consumers about the benefits of various masks, such as those from Mentals and Movements, is essential. Sustainability is also a growing concern, with consumers seeking eco-friendly and biodegradable options. The luxury segment, represented by brands like Luxurious and Silicon, faces competition from affordable and effective masks. The market requires innovative solutions to address these challenges and meet evolving consumer preferences. For more insights on driver and challenges - 1.1 Natural- The natural segment dominates the global body masks market due to increasing consumer preference for products made from natural ingredients like clay, avocado, and aloe vera. Skin concerns, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and chronic inflammation, drive market growth. Consumers prioritize natural skincare products, willing to pay more for proven benefits, and seek fewer synthetic chemicals to avoid health risks. These factors are expected to boost sales of natural body masks, fueling the market's expansion during the forecast period. Research Analysis The Body Masks market within the Beauty and Wellness industries continues to thrive, catering to various Skin Concerns such as aging, wrinkles, dryness, and mental relaxation. Brands specializing in K-Beauty and natural materials offer a curated selection of masks for faces and bodies. Social media platforms have significantly commercialized self-grooming routines, leading to an increase in demand for these products. Hydration is a key benefit, with some masks utilizing polymers and silicones for optimal results. Specialty stores provide an opportunity to test products before purchase, ensuring a personalized Skincare Routine based on Body Types and Preferences. Market Research Overview The Body Masks market encompasses a wide range of skincare products designed to improve the appearance and health of the skin. These masks come in various forms, including clay, cream, foam, and gel, each catering to specific skin concerns such as acne, aging, or dryness. The use of natural ingredients like algae, fruit extracts, and minerals is increasingly popular in body masks, offering additional benefits beyond traditional skincare. Wellness trends have fueled the growth of this market, with consumers seeking self-care routines that promote relaxation and overall well-being. The market offers solutions for various skin types and concerns, making body masks a versatile addition to any skincare regimen. Self-care and the pursuit of healthy, radiant skin continue to drive demand in the Body Masks market. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type Natural Synthetic Distribution Channel Offline Online Geography APAC Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Body Masks Market size is set to grow by USD 276 million from 2024-2028, Growing wellness industry propelling demand for professional body masks to boost the market growth, Technavio. June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global body masks market size is estimated to grow by USD 276 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.43% during the forecast period. Growing wellness industry propelling demand for professional body masks is driving market growth, with a trend towards rise in demand for organic and natural body masks. However, homemade solutions at lower cost poses a challenge. Key market players include ALLMASK, Alma K ltd., Amorepacific Corp., Aztec Secret Health and Beauty LTD., Casmara Cosmetics SA, Crown Laboratories Inc., Daejong Medical Co Ltd., HATCH Collection LLC, Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Kahina Giving Beauty, Karuna Skin LLC, KOREAN COSMETIC STAR, Lotus Herbals Color Cosmetics, Lush Retail Ltd., Nails.INC Ltd., Nannette de Gaspe Beaute Inc., Serenite Professional, Skin Laundry Holdings LLC, Spatz Cosmeceutical Inc., and True Botanicals Inc. Continue Reading Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global body masks 2024-2028 Get a detailed analysis on regions, market segments, customer landscape, and companies - Type (Natural and Synthetic), Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa) APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa Key companies profiled ALLMASK, Alma K ltd., Amorepacific Corp., Aztec Secret Health and Beauty LTD., Casmara Cosmetics SA, Crown Laboratories Inc., Daejong Medical Co Ltd., HATCH Collection LLC, Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Kahina Giving Beauty, Karuna Skin LLC, KOREAN COSMETIC STAR, Lotus Herbals Color Cosmetics, Lush Retail Ltd., Nails.INC Ltd., Nannette de Gaspe Beaute Inc., Serenite Professional, Skin Laundry Holdings LLC, Spatz Cosmeceutical Inc., and True Botanicals Inc. Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The organic and natural body masks market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing health consciousness and consumer preferences for skincare products free from synthetic ingredients. Natural masks, formulated with plant extracts, natural oils, and other organic components, are gaining popularity for addressing concerns such as skin irritations, allergies, dark marks, pigmentation, and acne. Brands like Lush Retail Ltd. Offer organic masks, adhering to stringent governmental standards, which include products like their Cup O' Coffee face and body mask made with agave syrup, coffee infusion, and natural fragrances. The demand for these masks is driven by their purity, variation to existing product lines, and avoidance of synthetic chemicals, which can cause dryness and side effects. The body mask market is experiencing significant growth with various brands and manufacturers concentrating on innovation. Masks made from clay, mud, and other natural ingredients are trending, offering consumers different benefits such as detoxification and skin exfoliation. Beauty brands are also focusing on creating masks for specific concerns like acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation. Consumers are increasingly seeking convenient and easy-to-use options, leading to the rise of sheet masks and peel-off masks. Additionally, e-commerce platforms are making it easier for customers to purchase masks online, contributing to the market's expansion. Overall, the body mask market is a dynamic and competitive industry, with brands continually striving to meet consumer demands and preferences. Research report provides comprehensive data on impact of trend. For more details- Download a Sample Report Market Challenges The rise of homemade body masks presents a significant challenge to the body masks market. These affordable solutions, made with easily obtainable ingredients, have gained popularity among price-conscious consumers. The Internet is a primary source of information on DIY body mask recipes. This trend negatively impacts the growth of professional body mask manufacturers. The safety and accessibility of homemade masks contribute to their appeal, potentially hindering market expansion during the forecast period. The Body Masks market faces several challenges in the current business landscape. Key areas of concern include the high cost of production due to the use of premium ingredients like Kanebo's Benefit and KBeauty brands. The trend towards personalized and customized masks adds to the complexity and cost. Self-care and wellness are driving demand, but the selection and education of consumers about the benefits of various masks, such as those from Mentals and Movements, is essential. Sustainability is also a growing concern, with consumers seeking eco-friendly and biodegradable options. The luxury segment, represented by brands like Luxurious and Silicon, faces competition from affordable and effective masks. The market requires innovative solutions to address these challenges and meet evolving consumer preferences. For more insights on driver and challenges - 1.1 Natural- The natural segment dominates the global body masks market due to increasing consumer preference for products made from natural ingredients like clay, avocado, and aloe vera. Skin concerns, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and chronic inflammation, drive market growth. Consumers prioritize natural skincare products, willing to pay more for proven benefits, and seek fewer synthetic chemicals to avoid health risks. These factors are expected to boost sales of natural body masks, fueling the market's expansion during the forecast period. Research Analysis The Body Masks market within the Beauty and Wellness industries continues to thrive, catering to various Skin Concerns such as aging, wrinkles, dryness, and mental relaxation. Brands specializing in K-Beauty and natural materials offer a curated selection of masks for faces and bodies. Social media platforms have significantly commercialized self-grooming routines, leading to an increase in demand for these products. Hydration is a key benefit, with some masks utilizing polymers and silicones for optimal results. Specialty stores provide an opportunity to test products before purchase, ensuring a personalized Skincare Routine based on Body Types and Preferences. Market Research Overview The Body Masks market encompasses a wide range of skincare products designed to improve the appearance and health of the skin. These masks come in various forms, including clay, cream, foam, and gel, each catering to specific skin concerns such as acne, aging, or dryness. The use of natural ingredients like algae, fruit extracts, and minerals is increasingly popular in body masks, offering additional benefits beyond traditional skincare. Wellness trends have fueled the growth of this market, with consumers seeking self-care routines that promote relaxation and overall well-being. The market offers solutions for various skin types and concerns, making body masks a versatile addition to any skincare regimen. Self-care and the pursuit of healthy, radiant skin continue to drive demand in the Body Masks market. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type Natural Synthetic Distribution Channel Offline Online Geography APAC Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning 'Chinatown,' 'Shampoo' and 'The Last Detail' screenwriter, dies at 89

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning 'Chinatown,' 'Shampoo' and 'The Last Detail' screenwriter, dies at 89

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Robert Towne, Oscar-winning 'Chinatown,' 'Shampoo' and 'The Last Detail' screenwriter, dies at 89. Robert Towne, Oscar-winning 'Chinatown,' 'Shampoo' and 'The Last Detail' screenwriter, dies at 89

New Attenborough portrait by Jonathan Yeo unveiled

the first official painted portrait of King Charles III since his coronation. The work was unveiled on the BBC's The One Show on Tuesday evening. "To spend so much of my life looking at the natural world and attempting to convey to others its amazing complexity, beauty and increasingly, its fragility, has been a great privilege," Sir David said. Jonathan Yeo's signature style is to place greater emphasis on capturing the sitter's character and essence He added that his work has only been possible thanks to the natural history film makers and scientists who have shared their skills. Yeo, who has also painted Sir Tony Blair and Malala Yousafzai, said it was "a huge honour" to be asked to paint Sir David's portrait, calling him "a personal inspiration". "It has been a thrill as well as a privilege to spend so much time with someone whose wisdom is so deep and broad, and who is also such brilliant and entertaining company," he said. For the portrait of Charles, Yeo chose a striking red colour. Last month, animal-rights protesters attacked the painting in a London art gallery, sticking posters on the glass covering. The painting itself was unharmed. Letter from Attenborough inspires boy's dream For Sir David, Yeo said he opted for an "ambiguous natural green background", as if he "might be emerging from one of the many habitats he has captured on film during his career". Sir David was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1983 for his services to science as a pioneer of public engagement. The Royal Society said the new portrait celebrates the role Sir David continues to play in educating audiences everywhere on climate change and biodiversity. Its head of library and archives, Keith Moore, said the body was "thrilled" to have the portrait as part of their collections. "The Royal Society has many pictures of great scientists," he said, listing the likes of Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Dorothy Hodgkin.

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New Attenborough portrait by Jonathan Yeo unveiled. the first official painted portrait of King Charles III since his coronation. The work was unveiled on the BBC's The One Show on Tuesday evening. "To spend so much of my life looking at the natural world and attempting to convey to others its amazing complexity, beauty and increasingly, its fragility, has been a great privilege," Sir David said. Jonathan Yeo's signature style is to place greater emphasis on capturing the sitter's character and essence He added that his work has only been possible thanks to the natural history film makers and scientists who have shared their skills. Yeo, who has also painted Sir Tony Blair and Malala Yousafzai, said it was "a huge honour" to be asked to paint Sir David's portrait, calling him "a personal inspiration". "It has been a thrill as well as a privilege to spend so much time with someone whose wisdom is so deep and broad, and who is also such brilliant and entertaining company," he said. For the portrait of Charles, Yeo chose a striking red colour. Last month, animal-rights protesters attacked the painting in a London art gallery, sticking posters on the glass covering. The painting itself was unharmed. Letter from Attenborough inspires boy's dream For Sir David, Yeo said he opted for an "ambiguous natural green background", as if he "might be emerging from one of the many habitats he has captured on film during his career". Sir David was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1983 for his services to science as a pioneer of public engagement. The Royal Society said the new portrait celebrates the role Sir David continues to play in educating audiences everywhere on climate change and biodiversity. Its head of library and archives, Keith Moore, said the body was "thrilled" to have the portrait as part of their collections. "The Royal Society has many pictures of great scientists," he said, listing the likes of Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Dorothy Hodgkin.

Why Facebook won’t be influential in the UK general election

Y ou've heard the one about the drunk man looking for his keys under the streetlamp? After an age pacing back and forth, scouring the floor for them, his friend asks him where he thinks he dropped them. He points across the road, to a patch of darkness. "Why aren't you looking there, then," he friend asks. He shrugs. "Because this is where the light is." Good joke. Everybody laughs. Let's talk about online political adverts. "Microtargeting" isn't a thing any more, explains the Guardian's Jim Waterson: Don't expect to see Cambridge Analytica-style microtargeted political adverts driven by personal data during this general election: the tactic is now considered by many to be an ineffective "red herring" and is increasingly being blocked by social media platforms. The digital strategist Tom Edmonds said Facebook had banned political campaigns from using many of the tactics deployed in past contests. "Running a campaign aimed at 500 people didn't earn them much money and just got them loads of shit," he said. Microtargeting was feared because of the possibility of deleterious effects on democracy: if you could target a thousand different messages at a thousand different demographics, then the whole idea of a single national conversation begins to break down. Instead, what happened is it just didn't really work. Ultimately, the biggest competitor to the likes of Cambridge Analytica was Facebook itself. There's little point in spending vast sums profiling individual voters to microtarget them when the social network's ad tools let you simply hand over all targeting decisions to Facebook itself. The social network lets advertisers set "performance goals" [like sales, clicks, or signups], set a spend limit, and sit back and watch as it goes ahead and does whatever it thinks maximises return. The company will even pick the best combination of words and images to boost your chances of success. But Facebook can only help you so much. If you're creating adverts for specific candidates, for instance, who should you focus your time and money on: people who might win, or people who are definitely going to lose? If you said the latter, you might just work for the Conservative party. From our story: Conference workers speak in front of a demo booth at Facebook's annual F8 developer conference, in San Jose, California. Photograph: Noah Berger/AP We started monitoring Meta ad spending to try to work out whether the reported "80/20 strategy" was holding. It is one thing to propose two years out from an election; it's quite another to stick with it when an election is barely a month away. But we also started monitoring Meta ad spending because we could. The company maintains a library of all political ads, discloses total spending, and requires verification of residency before people can launch new adverts. That library has come under a lot of criticism over the years, but at least it exists. More than that, it has a robust toolset that lets us write our own software to query against it, which means we can answer more serious questions than "are there any interesting adverts that anyone has paid for recently". Yet, like the drunk looking for his keys, it's unlikely that Facebook is actually where the story is. For huge swathes of the country, conversations that once happened on the public social network have shifted to private channels, led by Meta's own WhatsApp. That which remains on Facebook itself is swamped by AI-generated slop, and detached from reality after an algorithmic adjustment intended to boost content from "friends and family" – doubly so on Threads, Meta's Twitter clone, which actively and openly downranks political content of all sorts. There is more conversation on TikTok, but coverage of that platform is hard. The Observer looked at the digital campaigns, but for TikTok, was forced to focus on the parties' own official feeds: TikTok is free – it does not allow paid-for advertising by politicians or parties – but not easy: the social media teams need to work harder to persuade the app's notoriously opaque algorithm to organically float their content on to users' phones, which becomes more likely as more people like, share, comment or re-post videos. For smaller, agile parties with low budgets, TikTok will feel like there is everything to win: views, engagement and people who finally find out who they are. Creators who know how it's done believe Labour has had a better start. There is an election conversation happening on TikTok. There's many, in fact, with the platform's heavily curated algorithmic feed letting every demographic have their own exclusive discourse. But it's nearly impossible to observe from the outside, short of brute-force techniques like totting up the view count on videos tagged "Sunak". It's worse still, of course, for the conversation on WhatsApp. With its end-to-end encryption and sparse public "channels", doing data journalism to track the election chats is a dead end. And then there's AI. There's a lingering suspicion that the rise of AI systems will have some sort of effect on this election, but again, we're forced to look where the light is. Deepfaked video going viral on Twitter, the platform currently known as X, is very obvious (and hasn't really been seen so far). Wavering voters having conversations with ChatGPT to try to determine where they should put their X is invisible – if it's even happening. In the UK, these questions feel largely academic. Outside a few personality-driven local races, the eventual results feel more of a foregone conclusion than they have at any point in my life to date. But as the US goes to the polls in five months' time, the same questions will be asked – and the answers could be key to what side the coin lands on.

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Why Facebook won’t be influential in the UK general election. Y ou've heard the one about the drunk man looking for his keys under the streetlamp? After an age pacing back and forth, scouring the floor for them, his friend asks him where he thinks he dropped them. He points across the road, to a patch of darkness. "Why aren't you looking there, then," he friend asks. He shrugs. "Because this is where the light is." Good joke. Everybody laughs. Let's talk about online political adverts. "Microtargeting" isn't a thing any more, explains the Guardian's Jim Waterson: Don't expect to see Cambridge Analytica-style microtargeted political adverts driven by personal data during this general election: the tactic is now considered by many to be an ineffective "red herring" and is increasingly being blocked by social media platforms. The digital strategist Tom Edmonds said Facebook had banned political campaigns from using many of the tactics deployed in past contests. "Running a campaign aimed at 500 people didn't earn them much money and just got them loads of shit," he said. Microtargeting was feared because of the possibility of deleterious effects on democracy: if you could target a thousand different messages at a thousand different demographics, then the whole idea of a single national conversation begins to break down. Instead, what happened is it just didn't really work. Ultimately, the biggest competitor to the likes of Cambridge Analytica was Facebook itself. There's little point in spending vast sums profiling individual voters to microtarget them when the social network's ad tools let you simply hand over all targeting decisions to Facebook itself. The social network lets advertisers set "performance goals" [like sales, clicks, or signups], set a spend limit, and sit back and watch as it goes ahead and does whatever it thinks maximises return. The company will even pick the best combination of words and images to boost your chances of success. But Facebook can only help you so much. If you're creating adverts for specific candidates, for instance, who should you focus your time and money on: people who might win, or people who are definitely going to lose? If you said the latter, you might just work for the Conservative party. From our story: Conference workers speak in front of a demo booth at Facebook's annual F8 developer conference, in San Jose, California. Photograph: Noah Berger/AP We started monitoring Meta ad spending to try to work out whether the reported "80/20 strategy" was holding. It is one thing to propose two years out from an election; it's quite another to stick with it when an election is barely a month away. But we also started monitoring Meta ad spending because we could. The company maintains a library of all political ads, discloses total spending, and requires verification of residency before people can launch new adverts. That library has come under a lot of criticism over the years, but at least it exists. More than that, it has a robust toolset that lets us write our own software to query against it, which means we can answer more serious questions than "are there any interesting adverts that anyone has paid for recently". Yet, like the drunk looking for his keys, it's unlikely that Facebook is actually where the story is. For huge swathes of the country, conversations that once happened on the public social network have shifted to private channels, led by Meta's own WhatsApp. That which remains on Facebook itself is swamped by AI-generated slop, and detached from reality after an algorithmic adjustment intended to boost content from "friends and family" – doubly so on Threads, Meta's Twitter clone, which actively and openly downranks political content of all sorts. There is more conversation on TikTok, but coverage of that platform is hard. The Observer looked at the digital campaigns, but for TikTok, was forced to focus on the parties' own official feeds: TikTok is free – it does not allow paid-for advertising by politicians or parties – but not easy: the social media teams need to work harder to persuade the app's notoriously opaque algorithm to organically float their content on to users' phones, which becomes more likely as more people like, share, comment or re-post videos. For smaller, agile parties with low budgets, TikTok will feel like there is everything to win: views, engagement and people who finally find out who they are. Creators who know how it's done believe Labour has had a better start. There is an election conversation happening on TikTok. There's many, in fact, with the platform's heavily curated algorithmic feed letting every demographic have their own exclusive discourse. But it's nearly impossible to observe from the outside, short of brute-force techniques like totting up the view count on videos tagged "Sunak". It's worse still, of course, for the conversation on WhatsApp. With its end-to-end encryption and sparse public "channels", doing data journalism to track the election chats is a dead end. And then there's AI. There's a lingering suspicion that the rise of AI systems will have some sort of effect on this election, but again, we're forced to look where the light is. Deepfaked video going viral on Twitter, the platform currently known as X, is very obvious (and hasn't really been seen so far). Wavering voters having conversations with ChatGPT to try to determine where they should put their X is invisible – if it's even happening. In the UK, these questions feel largely academic. Outside a few personality-driven local races, the eventual results feel more of a foregone conclusion than they have at any point in my life to date. But as the US goes to the polls in five months' time, the same questions will be asked – and the answers could be key to what side the coin lands on.

GOP Colorado Rep Ken Buck to resign from Congress by end of next week

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on how Buck's departure will further narrow the GOP majority on "America Reports." Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. Having trouble? Click here. Colorado GOP Rep. Ken Buck announced Tuesday that he will resign from the House by the end of next week. Buck told Fox News he will remain a member until the end of the day on March 22. That same day is also the deadline for the next batch of spending bills to avoid a shutdown. In a brief statement Tuesday morning, the Republican said his terms in office were an honor and that he is looking forward to staying involved in politics. "It has been an honor to serve the people of Colorado's 4th District in Congress for the past 9 years," Buck wrote. "I want to thank them for their support and encouragement throughout the years. Today, I am announcing that I will depart Congress at the end of next week. I look forward to staying involved in our political process, as well as spending more time in Colorado and with my family." HOUSE GOP LEADERS TEAR UP BIDEN'S NEW $7.3T BUDGET PROPOSAL Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., announced Tuesday that he will step down on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Shuran Huang for the Washington Post via Getty Images) Buck has served in the House of Representatives since November 2014 and is currently assigned to the House Judiciary Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee. Two weeks ago, Buck introduced a resolution that calls on Vice President Harris and the Cabinet to remove President Biden through the 25th Amendment, citing Biden's mental and physical health. Buck was also one of three House Republicans who opposed the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. HOUSE GOP EXPOSES 'WOKE' ITEMS IN BIDEN'S $7.3 TRILLION BUDGET The slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives will get even smaller once Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado steps down on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images/File) The next special election is for the seat occupied by former Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., on April 30. Flip two votes, and you have a tie, and by rule, tie votes lose in the House.

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GOP Colorado Rep Ken Buck to resign from Congress by end of next week. Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on how Buck's departure will further narrow the GOP majority on "America Reports." Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. Having trouble? Click here. Colorado GOP Rep. Ken Buck announced Tuesday that he will resign from the House by the end of next week. Buck told Fox News he will remain a member until the end of the day on March 22. That same day is also the deadline for the next batch of spending bills to avoid a shutdown. In a brief statement Tuesday morning, the Republican said his terms in office were an honor and that he is looking forward to staying involved in politics. "It has been an honor to serve the people of Colorado's 4th District in Congress for the past 9 years," Buck wrote. "I want to thank them for their support and encouragement throughout the years. Today, I am announcing that I will depart Congress at the end of next week. I look forward to staying involved in our political process, as well as spending more time in Colorado and with my family." HOUSE GOP LEADERS TEAR UP BIDEN'S NEW $7.3T BUDGET PROPOSAL Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., announced Tuesday that he will step down on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Shuran Huang for the Washington Post via Getty Images) Buck has served in the House of Representatives since November 2014 and is currently assigned to the House Judiciary Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee. Two weeks ago, Buck introduced a resolution that calls on Vice President Harris and the Cabinet to remove President Biden through the 25th Amendment, citing Biden's mental and physical health. Buck was also one of three House Republicans who opposed the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. HOUSE GOP EXPOSES 'WOKE' ITEMS IN BIDEN'S $7.3 TRILLION BUDGET The slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives will get even smaller once Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado steps down on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images/File) The next special election is for the seat occupied by former Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., on April 30. Flip two votes, and you have a tie, and by rule, tie votes lose in the House.

Historical sea forts each sell for more than £1m

The artificial island forts, converted into luxury hotels, were built to deter a French invasion.

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Historical sea forts each sell for more than £1m. The artificial island forts, converted into luxury hotels, were built to deter a French invasion.

supertri and Varlo Sports Unite to Disrupt and Ignite the Growth of Triathlon

Varlo Sports, a leader in sports apparel innovation is pleased to announce its multi-year strategic partnership as supertri's Official Global Apparel Provider. Supertri is the new name and vision for Super League Triathlon, delivering fast, technical and tactical racing featuring the world's best athletes. For 2024, supertri is expanding into North America with two League events in Chicago as part of a five-stop global race series that will see professional triathletes racing in a team format on spectator-friendly 1-mile courses. Varlo is thrilled to outfit supertri's professional League athletes with its Summit line of triathlon suits, meticulously crafted to blend speed and comfort to empower athletes to reach their personal bests. Varlo will also design and produce supertri's technical merchandise apparel line, to be sold online and at League events. Age group athletes can join in the excitement and race in supertri's 2024 events at the Chicago Triathlon, the largest urban triathlon in the United States, Legacy Long Beach Triathlon on the course of the 2028 LA Olympics, the Boston Triathlon, as well as the 2025 New York City Triathlon. Ed Chang, Varlo's Chief Operating Officer, commented that "we are incredibly proud to partner with supertri as a fellow disrupter sharing a vision to grow the sport through innovative products that excite and engage spectators and participants alike. This collaboration strengthens Varlo's commitment to empower all athletes to conquer the goals of tomorrow by expanding our global reach through supertri's broadcast distribution partners and substantial online viewership audience." supertri CEO and Co-Founder, Michael D'hulst, said "At supertri, our vision is to 'Inspire The Competitor In Everyone' and Varlo is the ideal partner with our mutual missions to make triathlon thrilling, inclusive, and accessible to athletes at every stage of their journey, from newcomers to seasoned competitors. It is a very exciting time for supertri and a huge year for short course triathlon. Together with Varlo, we cannot wait to amplify the momentum for race formats that are genuinely spectator and broadcast friendly, reshaping the sport."

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supertri and Varlo Sports Unite to Disrupt and Ignite the Growth of Triathlon. Varlo Sports, a leader in sports apparel innovation is pleased to announce its multi-year strategic partnership as supertri's Official Global Apparel Provider. Supertri is the new name and vision for Super League Triathlon, delivering fast, technical and tactical racing featuring the world's best athletes. For 2024, supertri is expanding into North America with two League events in Chicago as part of a five-stop global race series that will see professional triathletes racing in a team format on spectator-friendly 1-mile courses. Varlo is thrilled to outfit supertri's professional League athletes with its Summit line of triathlon suits, meticulously crafted to blend speed and comfort to empower athletes to reach their personal bests. Varlo will also design and produce supertri's technical merchandise apparel line, to be sold online and at League events. Age group athletes can join in the excitement and race in supertri's 2024 events at the Chicago Triathlon, the largest urban triathlon in the United States, Legacy Long Beach Triathlon on the course of the 2028 LA Olympics, the Boston Triathlon, as well as the 2025 New York City Triathlon. Ed Chang, Varlo's Chief Operating Officer, commented that "we are incredibly proud to partner with supertri as a fellow disrupter sharing a vision to grow the sport through innovative products that excite and engage spectators and participants alike. This collaboration strengthens Varlo's commitment to empower all athletes to conquer the goals of tomorrow by expanding our global reach through supertri's broadcast distribution partners and substantial online viewership audience." supertri CEO and Co-Founder, Michael D'hulst, said "At supertri, our vision is to 'Inspire The Competitor In Everyone' and Varlo is the ideal partner with our mutual missions to make triathlon thrilling, inclusive, and accessible to athletes at every stage of their journey, from newcomers to seasoned competitors. It is a very exciting time for supertri and a huge year for short course triathlon. Together with Varlo, we cannot wait to amplify the momentum for race formats that are genuinely spectator and broadcast friendly, reshaping the sport."

Media companies look to woo advertisers as spending shifts to digital

Media giants are making their annual pitches to advertisers this week against the backdrop of significant disruption in the industry. Hollywood writers and actors strikes are over, meaning Upfronts will likely be star-studded once again, major cost cutting is largely in the rear view mirror and streaming has fully embraced advertising models. Still, this year's Upfronts presentations come in the midst of further tumult for the industry. "It does feel like this is a moment, a moment in terms of what the next year, two years will bring," Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said during the company's earnings call last week. "I said a while back that this is a generational disruption." Here's what will likely be topics of discussion during Upfronts week, whether it's on stage, in the audience or in private. Media companies just finished reporting quarterly earnings, which showed traditional TV is still lagging behind streaming and digital when it comes to ad revenue. Traditional TV ad buying during Upfronts is expected to increase about 1% to $18.79 billion this year, according to data from eMarketer. This is an improvement from last year when it was down about 4% to $18.64 billion. Meanwhile, digital advertising spend during the Upfronts and Newfronts — which take place a few weeks ahead of the traditional media events — is expected to increase nearly 32% to $16.45 billion this year, according to eMarketer. There was a general improvement in traditional TV ad revenue last quarter, down 8% as opposed to nearly 16% in the same quarter last year, according to a note from Macquarie senior media tech analyst Tim Nollen. Streaming advertising was up 22% across media companies, and now makes up 18% of total advertising. People passing billboard posters for the Netflix television series The Crown in Waterloo on 17th November 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images "Netflix is in many respects the gold standard when it comes to streaming," Disney CEO Bob Iger said during the company's earnings call this month. Netflix ended last quarter with about 270 million global subscribers, riding a wave of password-sharing-freeloaders-turned-paying-customers during the past year. The company has leaned on its cheaper, ad-supported tier — at $6.99 per month in the U.S. — to coax price-conscious subscribers to pay monthly subscription fees. As of January, a little more than a year after its launch, Netflix's ad-supported tier had more than 23 million monthly active users. Amazon Prime Video debuted its advertising tier earlier this year. Amazon has spent billions on live sports rights – coveted advertising real estate – in recent years, including paying about $1 billion per year to stream "Thursday Night Football," one of the National Football League's season-long packages of games. Amazon reported last month that its advertising revenue jumped 24% in the first quarter to $11.8 billion. YouTube's first-quarter advertising revenue also surged more than 20% to $8.1 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. In February, YouTube became the most-watched streaming application for 12 consecutive months, 's NBCUniversal was flat in the first quarter at about $2 billion, but streaming service Peacock was lifted by ad revenue. NBCUniversal will kick off upfronts week Monday at Radio City Music Hall. reported a first-quarter decline in advertising revenue for its traditional cable networks and at Hulu, though ESPN domestic ad sales increased by more than 20% in the quarter versus the prior year. Disney will hold its presentation Tuesday. "The challenge, obviously, in the advertising market right now is there's a lot more supply in the market, largely as a result of one of our competitors entering the ad tier," said Disney CFO Hugh Johnston during this month's earnings call. "But that said, I think generally speaking we feel like we're in a better place than we were a year ago." Warner Bros. Discovery, which is holding its presentation at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, reported traditional TV advertising revenue fell 11% last quarter from a year earlier to about $2 billion. Streaming advertising revenue jumped 70%, but the overall number is much lower — just $175 million. Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney announced last week they would offer their streaming services — Max, Disney+ and Hulu — together, marking the first streaming bundle of major services. The two companies, along with Fox, are also working on a sports streaming joint venture. It remains to be seen what other companies join the fray in bundling. Sports remain the glue of the TV bundle, still beckoning the largest audiences. And in the background of conversations during Upfronts week is the future of the NBA rights. While Warner Bros. Discovery owns them until the end of the 2024-25 season, the next owner is currently being sorted out. NBCUniversal has emerged as an apparent top contender while Warner Bros. Discovery mulls if it'll match NBC's offer. The future of the regional sports networks also remains a question, and broadcasters have been slowly snapping up rights to local games. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2024. Jevone Moore | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images EMarketer Senior Analyst Ross Benes noted that in order for Warner Bros. Discovery to add value to its sports joint venture with Disney and Fox, it needs to retain its NBA rights. "Without NBA rights, WBD will become a weak third leg on the sports JV tricycle.If it loses the NBA, many WBD's customers will be left wondering what all the cost-cutting was for," he said., which holds its Upfront on Monday, said first-quarter ad revenue was down compared to the prior quarter when it aired the Super Bowl on its broadcast network. CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on last week's earnings call that ad trends are "clearly moving in the right direction" in early Upfront discussions, thanks in large part to Fox's sports slate. skipped holding an Upfront presentation this year. Instead, the media company held nine events beginning in April in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Although there wasn't a big presentation at Carnegie Hall, the events still included sneak peaks of upcoming content and featured A-listers like Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Stephen Colbert, Tony Romo, and others.

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Media companies look to woo advertisers as spending shifts to digital. Media giants are making their annual pitches to advertisers this week against the backdrop of significant disruption in the industry. Hollywood writers and actors strikes are over, meaning Upfronts will likely be star-studded once again, major cost cutting is largely in the rear view mirror and streaming has fully embraced advertising models. Still, this year's Upfronts presentations come in the midst of further tumult for the industry. "It does feel like this is a moment, a moment in terms of what the next year, two years will bring," Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said during the company's earnings call last week. "I said a while back that this is a generational disruption." Here's what will likely be topics of discussion during Upfronts week, whether it's on stage, in the audience or in private. Media companies just finished reporting quarterly earnings, which showed traditional TV is still lagging behind streaming and digital when it comes to ad revenue. Traditional TV ad buying during Upfronts is expected to increase about 1% to $18.79 billion this year, according to data from eMarketer. This is an improvement from last year when it was down about 4% to $18.64 billion. Meanwhile, digital advertising spend during the Upfronts and Newfronts — which take place a few weeks ahead of the traditional media events — is expected to increase nearly 32% to $16.45 billion this year, according to eMarketer. There was a general improvement in traditional TV ad revenue last quarter, down 8% as opposed to nearly 16% in the same quarter last year, according to a note from Macquarie senior media tech analyst Tim Nollen. Streaming advertising was up 22% across media companies, and now makes up 18% of total advertising. People passing billboard posters for the Netflix television series The Crown in Waterloo on 17th November 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images "Netflix is in many respects the gold standard when it comes to streaming," Disney CEO Bob Iger said during the company's earnings call this month. Netflix ended last quarter with about 270 million global subscribers, riding a wave of password-sharing-freeloaders-turned-paying-customers during the past year. The company has leaned on its cheaper, ad-supported tier — at $6.99 per month in the U.S. — to coax price-conscious subscribers to pay monthly subscription fees. As of January, a little more than a year after its launch, Netflix's ad-supported tier had more than 23 million monthly active users. Amazon Prime Video debuted its advertising tier earlier this year. Amazon has spent billions on live sports rights – coveted advertising real estate – in recent years, including paying about $1 billion per year to stream "Thursday Night Football," one of the National Football League's season-long packages of games. Amazon reported last month that its advertising revenue jumped 24% in the first quarter to $11.8 billion. YouTube's first-quarter advertising revenue also surged more than 20% to $8.1 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. In February, YouTube became the most-watched streaming application for 12 consecutive months, 's NBCUniversal was flat in the first quarter at about $2 billion, but streaming service Peacock was lifted by ad revenue. NBCUniversal will kick off upfronts week Monday at Radio City Music Hall. reported a first-quarter decline in advertising revenue for its traditional cable networks and at Hulu, though ESPN domestic ad sales increased by more than 20% in the quarter versus the prior year. Disney will hold its presentation Tuesday. "The challenge, obviously, in the advertising market right now is there's a lot more supply in the market, largely as a result of one of our competitors entering the ad tier," said Disney CFO Hugh Johnston during this month's earnings call. "But that said, I think generally speaking we feel like we're in a better place than we were a year ago." Warner Bros. Discovery, which is holding its presentation at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, reported traditional TV advertising revenue fell 11% last quarter from a year earlier to about $2 billion. Streaming advertising revenue jumped 70%, but the overall number is much lower — just $175 million. Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney announced last week they would offer their streaming services — Max, Disney+ and Hulu — together, marking the first streaming bundle of major services. The two companies, along with Fox, are also working on a sports streaming joint venture. It remains to be seen what other companies join the fray in bundling. Sports remain the glue of the TV bundle, still beckoning the largest audiences. And in the background of conversations during Upfronts week is the future of the NBA rights. While Warner Bros. Discovery owns them until the end of the 2024-25 season, the next owner is currently being sorted out. NBCUniversal has emerged as an apparent top contender while Warner Bros. Discovery mulls if it'll match NBC's offer. The future of the regional sports networks also remains a question, and broadcasters have been slowly snapping up rights to local games. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2024. Jevone Moore | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images EMarketer Senior Analyst Ross Benes noted that in order for Warner Bros. Discovery to add value to its sports joint venture with Disney and Fox, it needs to retain its NBA rights. "Without NBA rights, WBD will become a weak third leg on the sports JV tricycle.If it loses the NBA, many WBD's customers will be left wondering what all the cost-cutting was for," he said., which holds its Upfront on Monday, said first-quarter ad revenue was down compared to the prior quarter when it aired the Super Bowl on its broadcast network. CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on last week's earnings call that ad trends are "clearly moving in the right direction" in early Upfront discussions, thanks in large part to Fox's sports slate. skipped holding an Upfront presentation this year. Instead, the media company held nine events beginning in April in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Although there wasn't a big presentation at Carnegie Hall, the events still included sneak peaks of upcoming content and featured A-listers like Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Stephen Colbert, Tony Romo, and others.

Free 757 Sober Rides for July 4th holiday

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Planning to celebrate America’s birthday? Most Americans love to celebrate the 4th of July holiday with family, friends, food, and fireworks, celebrating liberty and freedom. Tragically, not everyone lives to see the next holiday. In just five days of Independence Day celebrations last year, there were 122 alcohol-related crashes, 80 injuries and 7 deaths, with 4 of those who died being young adults between the ages of 21 — 25. These 7 deaths represent 28% of the fatalities in July. Remember that a sober driver is one who hasn’t ingested any alcohol or substances. If you plan to use, never drive while impaired -and never let a friend drive if they show signs of impairment. It’s essential to arrange a sober ride home. Use Drive Safe HR’s 757 Sober Ride powered by Lyft. https://www.drivesafehr.org/757soberride Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) is sponsoring the 757 Sober Ride campaign for the July 4th holiday weekend: 10 pm, Wednesday, July 3 through to 3 am, Friday, July 5 During this campaign, area residents age 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may download the Lyft app to their phones, then enter the 757 Sober Ride code in the app’s “Payment” tab (under the “Add Lyft Pass” option) to receive their no-cost (up to $15) safe transportation home. The code will only work if used during the above-stated timeframes for rides originating from or having a destination within Hampton Roads. DSHR’s July 4th Independence Holiday Weekend 757 Sober Ride promo code will be posted at 10 pm Wednesday at www.DriveSafeHR.org/757-sober-ride. Valid while supplies last. Subject to Lyft’s Terms of Service. “Impaired Driving can take away your freedom or someone else’s freedom to celebrate Independence day with family and friends. Celebrate Responsively by choosing 757 Sober Ride or allow a designated sober driver to get you home safely without any incidences.” said Jonathan Turner, 757 Sober Ride Chairperson. In Hampton Roads, there were 200 crashes during the July 4th holiday, with 135 injuries and 1 fatality. Of the 200 crashes, 12 were alcohol related. In an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities in Hampton Roads, DSHR partners with Lyft to promote the 757 Sober Ride campaign. Supporters of the 2024 757 Sober Ride campaign include Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, the Christopher King Foundation, and the Virginia DMV. Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) is a non-profit regional coalition whose mission is to improve highway safety, and reduce injuries and deaths from vehicle crashes. For over 36 years, Drive Safe Hampton Roads has promoted citizen involvement and community awareness as we strive toward zero deaths on our region’s roadways.

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Free 757 Sober Rides for July 4th holiday. HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Planning to celebrate America’s birthday? Most Americans love to celebrate the 4th of July holiday with family, friends, food, and fireworks, celebrating liberty and freedom. Tragically, not everyone lives to see the next holiday. In just five days of Independence Day celebrations last year, there were 122 alcohol-related crashes, 80 injuries and 7 deaths, with 4 of those who died being young adults between the ages of 21 — 25. These 7 deaths represent 28% of the fatalities in July. Remember that a sober driver is one who hasn’t ingested any alcohol or substances. If you plan to use, never drive while impaired -and never let a friend drive if they show signs of impairment. It’s essential to arrange a sober ride home. Use Drive Safe HR’s 757 Sober Ride powered by Lyft. https://www.drivesafehr.org/757soberride Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) is sponsoring the 757 Sober Ride campaign for the July 4th holiday weekend: 10 pm, Wednesday, July 3 through to 3 am, Friday, July 5 During this campaign, area residents age 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may download the Lyft app to their phones, then enter the 757 Sober Ride code in the app’s “Payment” tab (under the “Add Lyft Pass” option) to receive their no-cost (up to $15) safe transportation home. The code will only work if used during the above-stated timeframes for rides originating from or having a destination within Hampton Roads. DSHR’s July 4th Independence Holiday Weekend 757 Sober Ride promo code will be posted at 10 pm Wednesday at www.DriveSafeHR.org/757-sober-ride. Valid while supplies last. Subject to Lyft’s Terms of Service. “Impaired Driving can take away your freedom or someone else’s freedom to celebrate Independence day with family and friends. Celebrate Responsively by choosing 757 Sober Ride or allow a designated sober driver to get you home safely without any incidences.” said Jonathan Turner, 757 Sober Ride Chairperson. In Hampton Roads, there were 200 crashes during the July 4th holiday, with 135 injuries and 1 fatality. Of the 200 crashes, 12 were alcohol related. In an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities in Hampton Roads, DSHR partners with Lyft to promote the 757 Sober Ride campaign. Supporters of the 2024 757 Sober Ride campaign include Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, the Christopher King Foundation, and the Virginia DMV. Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) is a non-profit regional coalition whose mission is to improve highway safety, and reduce injuries and deaths from vehicle crashes. For over 36 years, Drive Safe Hampton Roads has promoted citizen involvement and community awareness as we strive toward zero deaths on our region’s roadways.

"TEAM CHIPOTLE" RETURNS WITH A NEW LIMITED-TIME MENU FEATURING THE GO-TO ORDERS FOR AMERICA'S TOP ATHLETES

Sara Hughes, and Jagger Eaton will have their favorite orders featured on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com as limited-edition menu items Chipotle has also launched new episodes of its "Unwrapped" series featuring behind-the-scenes content with each athlete Starting July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG ) today announced it is celebrating American athletes with digital menu items exclusively on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com and new episodes of its popular "Unwrapped" video series. The brand will also launch gold foil nationwide for a limited time in the U.S. and Continue Reading Starting July 25, Chipotle will bring back gold foil burritos in the U.S. and serve gold foil burritos for the first time at its restaurants in France. Introducing Team Chipotle 2024 Starting today, fans can eat like top athletes in the U.S. through a series of digital menu items. Chipotle's Real Food for Real Athletes platform focuses on helping athletes across all levels perform their best by providing proper nutrition through real food and fresh ingredients. The new menu items include: The Anthony Edwards Bowl Half chicken, half steak, brown rice, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, and lettuce The Sophia Smith Burrito Chicken, brown rice, light black beans, light pinto beans, fresh tomato salsa, tomatillo-red chili salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream, and cheese The Taylor Fritz Bowl Double chicken, white rice, sour cream, cheese, and guac The Sara Hughes Burrito Double steak, white rice, black beans, cheese, and lettuce The Jagger Eaton Burrito Chicken, white rice, black beans, tomatillo red-chili salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, cheese, guac, and lettuce Behind-the-Scenes with Team Chipotle Chipotle worked with its partner athletes to launch behind-the-scenes training content as part of its "Unwrapped" series. The "Unwrapped" videos profile each athlete superfan and what it takes to compete at the highest level of their respective sports.

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"TEAM CHIPOTLE" RETURNS WITH A NEW LIMITED-TIME MENU FEATURING THE GO-TO ORDERS FOR AMERICA'S TOP ATHLETES. Sara Hughes, and Jagger Eaton will have their favorite orders featured on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com as limited-edition menu items Chipotle has also launched new episodes of its "Unwrapped" series featuring behind-the-scenes content with each athlete Starting July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG ) today announced it is celebrating American athletes with digital menu items exclusively on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com and new episodes of its popular "Unwrapped" video series. The brand will also launch gold foil nationwide for a limited time in the U.S. and Continue Reading Starting July 25, Chipotle will bring back gold foil burritos in the U.S. and serve gold foil burritos for the first time at its restaurants in France. Introducing Team Chipotle 2024 Starting today, fans can eat like top athletes in the U.S. through a series of digital menu items. Chipotle's Real Food for Real Athletes platform focuses on helping athletes across all levels perform their best by providing proper nutrition through real food and fresh ingredients. The new menu items include: The Anthony Edwards Bowl Half chicken, half steak, brown rice, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, and lettuce The Sophia Smith Burrito Chicken, brown rice, light black beans, light pinto beans, fresh tomato salsa, tomatillo-red chili salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream, and cheese The Taylor Fritz Bowl Double chicken, white rice, sour cream, cheese, and guac The Sara Hughes Burrito Double steak, white rice, black beans, cheese, and lettuce The Jagger Eaton Burrito Chicken, white rice, black beans, tomatillo red-chili salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, cheese, guac, and lettuce Behind-the-Scenes with Team Chipotle Chipotle worked with its partner athletes to launch behind-the-scenes training content as part of its "Unwrapped" series. The "Unwrapped" videos profile each athlete superfan and what it takes to compete at the highest level of their respective sports.

Flotek Set to Join the Russell Microcap® Index

June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK ) announced today that the company is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2024 Russell US Indexes annual reconstitution, effective at the open of US equity markets on The annual Russell US Indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of Tuesday, April 30th, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes. "Joining the Russell Microcap® Index is an important milestone for Flotek and validates the progress we have made over the past 18 months in building a resilient and differentiated chemistry and data analytics business," said Dr. Ryan Ezell, Chief Executive Officer of Flotek. "We believe our addition to this index will greatly benefit our shareholders by boosting our visibility within the investment community. We look forward to introducing Flotek to a broader segment of investors through the inclusion in this prominent index." About FTSE Russell FTSE Russell is a leading global provider of benchmarking, analytics, and data solutions for investors, giving them a precise view of the market relevant to their investment process. A comprehensive range of reliable and accurate indexes provides investors worldwide with the tools they require to measure and benchmark markets across asset classes, styles, or strategies. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products, and index-based derivatives. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance, employing transparent rules-based methodology informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell fully embraces the IOSCO Principles, and its Statement of Compliance has received independent assurance. Index innovation is driven by client needs and customer partnerships, allowing FTSE Russell to continually enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering. Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding Flotek Industries, Inc.'s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Words such as will, continue, expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release. Although forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known to management. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Further information about the risks and uncertainties that may impact the company are set forth in the Company's most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K (including, without limitation, in the "Risk Factors" section thereof), and in the Company's other SEC filings and publicly available documents. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this press release.

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Flotek Set to Join the Russell Microcap® Index. June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK ) announced today that the company is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2024 Russell US Indexes annual reconstitution, effective at the open of US equity markets on The annual Russell US Indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of Tuesday, April 30th, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes. "Joining the Russell Microcap® Index is an important milestone for Flotek and validates the progress we have made over the past 18 months in building a resilient and differentiated chemistry and data analytics business," said Dr. Ryan Ezell, Chief Executive Officer of Flotek. "We believe our addition to this index will greatly benefit our shareholders by boosting our visibility within the investment community. We look forward to introducing Flotek to a broader segment of investors through the inclusion in this prominent index." About FTSE Russell FTSE Russell is a leading global provider of benchmarking, analytics, and data solutions for investors, giving them a precise view of the market relevant to their investment process. A comprehensive range of reliable and accurate indexes provides investors worldwide with the tools they require to measure and benchmark markets across asset classes, styles, or strategies. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products, and index-based derivatives. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance, employing transparent rules-based methodology informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell fully embraces the IOSCO Principles, and its Statement of Compliance has received independent assurance. Index innovation is driven by client needs and customer partnerships, allowing FTSE Russell to continually enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering. Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding Flotek Industries, Inc.'s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Words such as will, continue, expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release. Although forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known to management. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Further information about the risks and uncertainties that may impact the company are set forth in the Company's most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K (including, without limitation, in the "Risk Factors" section thereof), and in the Company's other SEC filings and publicly available documents. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this press release.

That freeway once planned for downtown Calgary (with a name that hasn't aged particularly well)

You've probably had those moments, when idling nine cars behind a red light in rush-hour downtown Calgary, when you wished there was a smoother way into the core. What if there was an eight-lane expressway, slicing right through? What if it levelled most of Eau Claire and Chinatown? And what if it had a terrible-sounding name? Welcome to the mostly forgotten history of Calgary's "downtown penetrator." It's the subject of the latest edition of CBC's All about the downtown penetrator (we swear, it was for cars) You read that name right. Calgary almost had a freeway called the 'downtown penetrator' — almost! The CBC's Jason Markusoff drops by to explain how Calgary nearly pierced through the core of the city, with what could be the worst name ever for major civic infrastructure. This chapter of could-have-been lore comes to us from the 1960s, that age of big cars, big freeway projects and big-time awkward transportation planning jargon. The city was growing rapidly, sprouting into new suburbs like Braeside, Brentwood, Mayland Heights and Westgate. Thousands more Skylarks, Mustangs and Oldsmobiles were racing to get downtown to work in the highrise offices of Calgary's budding oilpatch. 'Penetration point' One city report, typical of the age, observed: "Inasmuch as many of the existing penetration routes into the downtown area are already operating at full-capacity conditions, significant improvements or additions to these routes will have to be made if predicted increases in vehicular flow are to be accommodated." And here's that term again: "By employing these distribution facilities, trip-makers will be able to travel with a minimum of delay to the downtown penetration point closest to their ultimate downtown destination…." The idea of a highway to, uh, penetrate downtown first came in the early 1960s, when Canadian Pacific Railways pitched moving its main train track away from Ninth Avenue along the south end of downtown, and relocating it to the Bow River's south shore. Because, at the time, it was an unsightly former industrial zone, unused and unloved. At least riverside train tracks would put the river banks to good use, the argument went. And why not throw in a downtown freeway? A group called the Local Council of Women fought back against the project and in favour of riverside beautification. So did Councillor Jack Leslie on the male-dominated city council. The city rejected CP Rail's bid in 1964. Leslie became mayor, and would create the river pathway system we cherish today. Take me home, bumpy roads: Cracked-up streets rack up more than 100 complaints a day But that same mayor and his city planners didn't drop the mega-roadway plans. Far from it. In 1965, council got a proposal for a new penetrator highway, fitting between Second and Third avenues downtown. Yes, there were homes and businesses in Chinatown and Eau Claire standing in the way of all this motorist-friendly progress. But, a city report advised, many buildings were shabby and in "poor conditions." The neighbourhoods' residents were "generally poor … the aged live lonely lives often in rooms without windows, and sleep in beds without sheets or blankets." So, according to the urban planning groupthink of the day, Eau Claire and Chinatown were ripe for an "urban-renewal scheme." Translation: move the residents, demolish it all, and start over. Blueprints for the project envisioned eight to nine lanes of asphalt and big, looping on-ramps and off-ramps. A map of a proposed extension of Bow Trail through downtown. It would have levelled much of Eau Claire and Chinatown, and would have accompanied plans to replace Centre Street Bridge with a newer and larger structure. From Calgary Transportation Study (CALTS) Volume 2, January 1968. (City of Calgary Archives) There would be new and expanded river crossings to replace the Centre Street Bridge, and the Langevin and Louise bridges, too. Heritage, schmeritage. Sedans were waiting. The project went by different names, "penetrator" not actually being one at the time. Crosstown Freeway. Downtown distributor. Bow Trail, extending from where it currently sits west of the core. The residents of Chinatown didn't sit back and let this happen to them. The community had already been moved a couple times from where it originally stood down around the CP tracks that Chinese labourers had migrated here to help build. Various Chinese groups and families banded together to form the Sien Lok Society. It advocated against another forced relocation by the expressway and new Centre Street Bridge. Council killed the idea for the great downtown penetrator in 1971, after all that pushback and budget pressures — $49.2 million was a lot back then, though it wouldn't build a single highway interchange these days. Instead of the expressway, Fourth and Fifth avenues became a one-way road couplet to handle more traffic flow. These same pre-disco-era plans for a giant downtown highway also proposed closing Seventh Avenue for a mass transit line and making Eighth a pedestrian-only street. Calgary got the CTrain road and Stephen Avenue Mall, but not the expressway that was supposed to go with it. And Calgary wasn't the only city that fended off big downtown freeway projects in the 1960s, the decade that wiped out homes to turn 24th Street South into Crowchild Trail. It was the age of Calgary highway expansions. Mayor Jack Leslie, would-be father of the downtown penetrator, helped dedicate Crowchild Trail with former Tsuut'ina chief David Crowchild in 1968. (Glenbow Archives) Edmonton had proposed the Jasper Freeway to roar through its central river way. Toronto activists defeated plans for the Lower Manhattan Expressway to wipe out much of Greenwich Village. But the penetratin' dream in Calgary that fell in 1971 wasn't dead yet. In fact, it came back one year later, this time formally named the East Calgary Downtown Penetrator. Calgary should more efficiently get motorists downtown from the booming populations in the city's northeast and eastern suburbs, planners reckoned. A six-lane highway that ripped through parts of Inglewood and Ramsay would provide sufficient penetration. A report featuring plans for a highway formally known as The Penetrator, which threatened the destruction of parts of Inglewood and Ramsay. East Calgary Downtown Penetrator & Blackfoot Trail Relocation, Functional Planning Report, June 1976. (City of Calgary Archives) "In city planning department technical jargon, the projected roadway is known as the East Calgary Downtown Penetrator because it is designed to allow penetration of the inner city area from the suburbs," a 1972 Calgary Herald article explained. Residents in Inglewood and Ramsay fought against the demolition of dozens of homes. By 1976, they won. "The rejection of the ECDP may therefore be a blessing in disguise — particularly if it signals a higher level of concern for the protection of inner-city communities from scarring and dismemberment by swaths of asphalt," an editorial in the Calgary Albertan newspaper stated. That was the end of the penetrator. Except in parts of western Michigan, where locals still tell you to "take the penetrator" when they mean Interstate 194, owing to the same archaic planning jargon that gripped Calgary officials a half-century ago. And as recently as 2005, Edmonton and the Alberta government reached something called the Highway Penetrator Agreement to set standards for major city roads that brought inbound traffic from Edmonton's ring road. But Calgary's Eau Claire, Chinatown and eastern neighbourhoods never experienced death by expressway, and residents don't have to squirm every time they think of the name of a street they drive daily.

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That freeway once planned for downtown Calgary (with a name that hasn't aged particularly well). You've probably had those moments, when idling nine cars behind a red light in rush-hour downtown Calgary, when you wished there was a smoother way into the core. What if there was an eight-lane expressway, slicing right through? What if it levelled most of Eau Claire and Chinatown? And what if it had a terrible-sounding name? Welcome to the mostly forgotten history of Calgary's "downtown penetrator." It's the subject of the latest edition of CBC's All about the downtown penetrator (we swear, it was for cars) You read that name right. Calgary almost had a freeway called the 'downtown penetrator' — almost! The CBC's Jason Markusoff drops by to explain how Calgary nearly pierced through the core of the city, with what could be the worst name ever for major civic infrastructure. This chapter of could-have-been lore comes to us from the 1960s, that age of big cars, big freeway projects and big-time awkward transportation planning jargon. The city was growing rapidly, sprouting into new suburbs like Braeside, Brentwood, Mayland Heights and Westgate. Thousands more Skylarks, Mustangs and Oldsmobiles were racing to get downtown to work in the highrise offices of Calgary's budding oilpatch. 'Penetration point' One city report, typical of the age, observed: "Inasmuch as many of the existing penetration routes into the downtown area are already operating at full-capacity conditions, significant improvements or additions to these routes will have to be made if predicted increases in vehicular flow are to be accommodated." And here's that term again: "By employing these distribution facilities, trip-makers will be able to travel with a minimum of delay to the downtown penetration point closest to their ultimate downtown destination…." The idea of a highway to, uh, penetrate downtown first came in the early 1960s, when Canadian Pacific Railways pitched moving its main train track away from Ninth Avenue along the south end of downtown, and relocating it to the Bow River's south shore. Because, at the time, it was an unsightly former industrial zone, unused and unloved. At least riverside train tracks would put the river banks to good use, the argument went. And why not throw in a downtown freeway? A group called the Local Council of Women fought back against the project and in favour of riverside beautification. So did Councillor Jack Leslie on the male-dominated city council. The city rejected CP Rail's bid in 1964. Leslie became mayor, and would create the river pathway system we cherish today. Take me home, bumpy roads: Cracked-up streets rack up more than 100 complaints a day But that same mayor and his city planners didn't drop the mega-roadway plans. Far from it. In 1965, council got a proposal for a new penetrator highway, fitting between Second and Third avenues downtown. Yes, there were homes and businesses in Chinatown and Eau Claire standing in the way of all this motorist-friendly progress. But, a city report advised, many buildings were shabby and in "poor conditions." The neighbourhoods' residents were "generally poor … the aged live lonely lives often in rooms without windows, and sleep in beds without sheets or blankets." So, according to the urban planning groupthink of the day, Eau Claire and Chinatown were ripe for an "urban-renewal scheme." Translation: move the residents, demolish it all, and start over. Blueprints for the project envisioned eight to nine lanes of asphalt and big, looping on-ramps and off-ramps. A map of a proposed extension of Bow Trail through downtown. It would have levelled much of Eau Claire and Chinatown, and would have accompanied plans to replace Centre Street Bridge with a newer and larger structure. From Calgary Transportation Study (CALTS) Volume 2, January 1968. (City of Calgary Archives) There would be new and expanded river crossings to replace the Centre Street Bridge, and the Langevin and Louise bridges, too. Heritage, schmeritage. Sedans were waiting. The project went by different names, "penetrator" not actually being one at the time. Crosstown Freeway. Downtown distributor. Bow Trail, extending from where it currently sits west of the core. The residents of Chinatown didn't sit back and let this happen to them. The community had already been moved a couple times from where it originally stood down around the CP tracks that Chinese labourers had migrated here to help build. Various Chinese groups and families banded together to form the Sien Lok Society. It advocated against another forced relocation by the expressway and new Centre Street Bridge. Council killed the idea for the great downtown penetrator in 1971, after all that pushback and budget pressures — $49.2 million was a lot back then, though it wouldn't build a single highway interchange these days. Instead of the expressway, Fourth and Fifth avenues became a one-way road couplet to handle more traffic flow. These same pre-disco-era plans for a giant downtown highway also proposed closing Seventh Avenue for a mass transit line and making Eighth a pedestrian-only street. Calgary got the CTrain road and Stephen Avenue Mall, but not the expressway that was supposed to go with it. And Calgary wasn't the only city that fended off big downtown freeway projects in the 1960s, the decade that wiped out homes to turn 24th Street South into Crowchild Trail. It was the age of Calgary highway expansions. Mayor Jack Leslie, would-be father of the downtown penetrator, helped dedicate Crowchild Trail with former Tsuut'ina chief David Crowchild in 1968. (Glenbow Archives) Edmonton had proposed the Jasper Freeway to roar through its central river way. Toronto activists defeated plans for the Lower Manhattan Expressway to wipe out much of Greenwich Village. But the penetratin' dream in Calgary that fell in 1971 wasn't dead yet. In fact, it came back one year later, this time formally named the East Calgary Downtown Penetrator. Calgary should more efficiently get motorists downtown from the booming populations in the city's northeast and eastern suburbs, planners reckoned. A six-lane highway that ripped through parts of Inglewood and Ramsay would provide sufficient penetration. A report featuring plans for a highway formally known as The Penetrator, which threatened the destruction of parts of Inglewood and Ramsay. East Calgary Downtown Penetrator & Blackfoot Trail Relocation, Functional Planning Report, June 1976. (City of Calgary Archives) "In city planning department technical jargon, the projected roadway is known as the East Calgary Downtown Penetrator because it is designed to allow penetration of the inner city area from the suburbs," a 1972 Calgary Herald article explained. Residents in Inglewood and Ramsay fought against the demolition of dozens of homes. By 1976, they won. "The rejection of the ECDP may therefore be a blessing in disguise — particularly if it signals a higher level of concern for the protection of inner-city communities from scarring and dismemberment by swaths of asphalt," an editorial in the Calgary Albertan newspaper stated. That was the end of the penetrator. Except in parts of western Michigan, where locals still tell you to "take the penetrator" when they mean Interstate 194, owing to the same archaic planning jargon that gripped Calgary officials a half-century ago. And as recently as 2005, Edmonton and the Alberta government reached something called the Highway Penetrator Agreement to set standards for major city roads that brought inbound traffic from Edmonton's ring road. But Calgary's Eau Claire, Chinatown and eastern neighbourhoods never experienced death by expressway, and residents don't have to squirm every time they think of the name of a street they drive daily.

Public fears crime surge as troops deployed on subway, Biden slammed for snubbing press and more top headlines

OUT OF CONTROL – Citizens fear spiraling crime, chaos after Gov. Hochul forced to deploy National Guard on subway. Continue reading … NOTHING TO SEE HERE – WATCH: Biden’s team slammed for their reaction as boss begins to answer questions. Continue reading … THROUGH THE ROOF – US homes to be riddled with climate-friendly regulations under costly new plan. Continue reading … FALL FROM GRACE – Biden-nominated US attorney, once hailed as rising ‘national leader,’ loses law license. Continue reading … ‘EYE IN THE SKY’ – Pentagon commander sounds alarm over ‘thousands’ of drone incursions at southern border. Continue reading … ‘IT’S NOT A JOKE’ – Reporter warns RFK Jr. is reaching ‘Ross Perot’ level as he continues to gain ground. Continue reading … ROUGH SEAS AHEAD – 'Squad' member is considered most vulnerable ahead of Dem primary. Continue reading … ‘A SLIPPERY SLOPE’ – Schumer excoriated over 'unprecedented,' 'ridiculous' Israel speech. Continue reading … BACK AT IT – Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US race. Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… ‘A BURDEN’ – Attorney explains 'squatting' and what to do if you're a victim. Continue reading … 'IT’S A CRISIS' – Mom forms group to combat media addiction in children, teens. Continue reading … ‘MIGHT BE ON TARGET’ – Elon Musk declares ‘CNN is dying' in Don Lemon spat as network languishes. Continue reading … ‘NOT MY STYLE’ – Actress dishes on relationship with former co-star Pedro Pascal after controversy. Continue reading … NICOLE SAPHIER – How to protect yourself from a forgotten disease now coming across the border. Continue reading … SEN. MARCO RUBIO – Venezuelan gangs are importing next-level brutality, fear to our streets. Continue reading … LAURA INGRAHAM – Venezuela and Haiti are using America as a dumping ground for their problems. Continue reading … JESSE WATTERS – Could Aaron Rodgers actually become vice president? Continue reading … SEAN HANNITY – Democrats are using fear and division to mask the terrible four years under Biden. Continue reading … GREG GUTFELD – Democrats got so obsessed with race they forgot about people and in the process alienated men. Continue reading … SIGNATURE MOVE – Meet the American who arrived from Ireland an indentured servant – and became a founding father. Continue reading … NEWS QUIZ - What's John Cena hiding? Where's Kim going? Take our News Quiz to find out! Continue reading … SHOCKING DISCOVERY – Man suffering from migraines found to have tapeworms in his brain after consuming partially cooked bacon: study. Continue reading … ROYAL ROMANCE – King Charles, Princess Diana marriage wouldn't have happened if Nixon had his way, book claims. Continue reading … BABY'S DEBUT – This one-day-old elephant is clearly the pride of the herd – all 265 pounds of her. Check out the crowd scene! See video … SEN. JD VANCE – This is the decimation of the middle class through illegal immigration. See video … LARRY KUDLOW – This is just a 'dumb, middle-class tax hike.' See video … What’s the weather looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! Have a great weekend, stay safe and we’ll see you in your inbox first thing Monday.

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Public fears crime surge as troops deployed on subway, Biden slammed for snubbing press and more top headlines. OUT OF CONTROL – Citizens fear spiraling crime, chaos after Gov. Hochul forced to deploy National Guard on subway. Continue reading … NOTHING TO SEE HERE – WATCH: Biden’s team slammed for their reaction as boss begins to answer questions. Continue reading … THROUGH THE ROOF – US homes to be riddled with climate-friendly regulations under costly new plan. Continue reading … FALL FROM GRACE – Biden-nominated US attorney, once hailed as rising ‘national leader,’ loses law license. Continue reading … ‘EYE IN THE SKY’ – Pentagon commander sounds alarm over ‘thousands’ of drone incursions at southern border. Continue reading … ‘IT’S NOT A JOKE’ – Reporter warns RFK Jr. is reaching ‘Ross Perot’ level as he continues to gain ground. Continue reading … ROUGH SEAS AHEAD – 'Squad' member is considered most vulnerable ahead of Dem primary. Continue reading … ‘A SLIPPERY SLOPE’ – Schumer excoriated over 'unprecedented,' 'ridiculous' Israel speech. Continue reading … BACK AT IT – Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US race. Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… ‘A BURDEN’ – Attorney explains 'squatting' and what to do if you're a victim. Continue reading … 'IT’S A CRISIS' – Mom forms group to combat media addiction in children, teens. Continue reading … ‘MIGHT BE ON TARGET’ – Elon Musk declares ‘CNN is dying' in Don Lemon spat as network languishes. Continue reading … ‘NOT MY STYLE’ – Actress dishes on relationship with former co-star Pedro Pascal after controversy. Continue reading … NICOLE SAPHIER – How to protect yourself from a forgotten disease now coming across the border. Continue reading … SEN. MARCO RUBIO – Venezuelan gangs are importing next-level brutality, fear to our streets. Continue reading … LAURA INGRAHAM – Venezuela and Haiti are using America as a dumping ground for their problems. Continue reading … JESSE WATTERS – Could Aaron Rodgers actually become vice president? Continue reading … SEAN HANNITY – Democrats are using fear and division to mask the terrible four years under Biden. Continue reading … GREG GUTFELD – Democrats got so obsessed with race they forgot about people and in the process alienated men. Continue reading … SIGNATURE MOVE – Meet the American who arrived from Ireland an indentured servant – and became a founding father. Continue reading … NEWS QUIZ - What's John Cena hiding? Where's Kim going? Take our News Quiz to find out! Continue reading … SHOCKING DISCOVERY – Man suffering from migraines found to have tapeworms in his brain after consuming partially cooked bacon: study. Continue reading … ROYAL ROMANCE – King Charles, Princess Diana marriage wouldn't have happened if Nixon had his way, book claims. Continue reading … BABY'S DEBUT – This one-day-old elephant is clearly the pride of the herd – all 265 pounds of her. Check out the crowd scene! See video … SEN. JD VANCE – This is the decimation of the middle class through illegal immigration. See video … LARRY KUDLOW – This is just a 'dumb, middle-class tax hike.' See video … What’s the weather looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! Have a great weekend, stay safe and we’ll see you in your inbox first thing Monday.

PEPSICO WORKERS IN OKLAHOMA JOIN TEAMSTERS

"This has been a long time coming," said Eric Paden, a PepsiCo driver and new Teamster who served on the worker-led organizing committee. "Our solidarity equals power. With this win, we are finally going to have a real voice on the job. We are eager to negotiate a strong Teamsters contract." After launching their organizing campaign, Paden and his co-workers overcame a vicious anti-union campaign from management. In addition to addressing pay and benefits, drivers also cited the need for a strong grievance procedure as a catalyst for organizing with the Teamsters. "By becoming Teamsters, PepsiCo drivers will ensure they have a strong voice on the job. These workers never backed down to win a strong union voice, and their nearly unanimous vote shows just how united they are. We look forward to continuing the fight at the bargaining table to secure the wages, benefits, and protections they deserve," said Tom Ritter, President of Local 886. "This is an important victory not just for the drivers at PepsiCo, but for all workers in our industry," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. "Drivers in Tulsa have taken a bold step towards achieving a better workplace. This win sends a powerful message to the company and will inspire more workers in the industry to organize with the Teamsters." Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S.,

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PEPSICO WORKERS IN OKLAHOMA JOIN TEAMSTERS. "This has been a long time coming," said Eric Paden, a PepsiCo driver and new Teamster who served on the worker-led organizing committee. "Our solidarity equals power. With this win, we are finally going to have a real voice on the job. We are eager to negotiate a strong Teamsters contract." After launching their organizing campaign, Paden and his co-workers overcame a vicious anti-union campaign from management. In addition to addressing pay and benefits, drivers also cited the need for a strong grievance procedure as a catalyst for organizing with the Teamsters. "By becoming Teamsters, PepsiCo drivers will ensure they have a strong voice on the job. These workers never backed down to win a strong union voice, and their nearly unanimous vote shows just how united they are. We look forward to continuing the fight at the bargaining table to secure the wages, benefits, and protections they deserve," said Tom Ritter, President of Local 886. "This is an important victory not just for the drivers at PepsiCo, but for all workers in our industry," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. "Drivers in Tulsa have taken a bold step towards achieving a better workplace. This win sends a powerful message to the company and will inspire more workers in the industry to organize with the Teamsters." Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S.,

'The city fun is about to remember': Meet the Montrealer hired to make Ottawa cooler

Mathieu Grondin has been named Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner, and is already promising to reverse the city's reputation as a sleepy burg that rolls up the sidewalks at night. Mathieu Grondin is the founder of MTL 24/24, a non-profit supporting Montreal's nightlife Posted: Jun 11, 2024 11:17 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago Mathieu Grondin is Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner. He was introduced at an announcement at city hall on Tuesday. (Nickolas Persaud/CBC) Social Sharing Mathieu Grondin has been named Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner, and is already promising to reverse the city's reputation as a sleepy burg that rolls up the sidewalks at night. As the city's "night mayor," Grondin will be responsible for supporting nightlife in Ottawa and helping its after-hours culture grow. During the announcement at city hall Tuesday morning, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said that will mean a better quality of life for locals, and a competitive advantage for the city's economic development. It's a unique challenge in a town that's disparagingly called "the city that fun forgot," but Grondin said he's up to it. "I think Ottawa is the city that fun is about to remember," he vowed Tuesday. City council approved its "nightlife economy action plan" in May 2023. It included the new role of nightlife commissioner to give locals and tourists alike more to do between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The original job posting listed a salary just under $112,000. Committee OKs night commissioner for Ottawa to tackle sleepy reputation Despite the fun title, much of Grondin's new role will be bureaucratic in nature. Sutcliffe emphasized that the nightlife commissioner will not be an MC or a marketing expert. Instead, Grondin's responsibilities will include building a team of nightlife ambassadors, reporting on the nightlife economy, encouraging mid-size venues and developing a security plan. The plan to make Ottawa a city that fun remembers 1 year ago Duration 2:19 Ottawa has a reputation as 'the city that fun forgot.' But the city has a plan to change that: hiring a nightlife commissioner to represent the interests of the community after 6 p.m. "I am truly thrilled to bring my experience, expertise, energy and passion for nightlife advocacy and development to Team Ottawa," Grondin said. Promoted nightlife in Montreal Ottawa isn't the first city to establish such a position, Sutcliffe pointed out. London has a night czar, New York has an office of nightlife and Toronto has a night economy champion. Grondin was born and raised in Montreal, where the non-profit he founded in 2017, MTL 24/24, has been promoting that city's nightlife. MTL 24/24 received city funds between 2020 and 2023, and protested when that funding was cut this year. MTL 24/24 supported numerous projects in Montreal, notably the push for extending drinking hours in the city, supporting all-night parties where alcohol could be served after 3 a.m. Montreal artists and venue owners support 24-hour party district - with reservations Montreal venue gets exceptional approval to serve drinks for 29 hours straight Grondin only recently moved to Ottawa and said he'll spend a few months getting to know the city and its needs. "I'm not going to come today and tell you I have a big plan on what to do with Ottawa," he said. "I want to listen and hear what people have to say, and then we'll work all together." Ottawa 'much more vibrant' than it was Kevin McHale, executive director of the Sparks Street BIA, said that plan needs to recognize that Ottawa has evolved. "Ottawa is not, and Sparks Street is not, the same neighbourhoods that we saw 10 years ago," he said. "It's much more vibrant, there's much more variety, the population is so much more diverse now." McHale used RibFest as one example. The popular food festival, held on Sparks Street over the first weekend of June, now ends at 10 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. because not everyone works a nine-to-five job, he said. According to the city's memo, Grondin will report to council by the end of the year to advise on the status of Ottawa's nightlife and plan for 2025.

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'The city fun is about to remember': Meet the Montrealer hired to make Ottawa cooler. Mathieu Grondin has been named Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner, and is already promising to reverse the city's reputation as a sleepy burg that rolls up the sidewalks at night. Mathieu Grondin is the founder of MTL 24/24, a non-profit supporting Montreal's nightlife Posted: Jun 11, 2024 11:17 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago Mathieu Grondin is Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner. He was introduced at an announcement at city hall on Tuesday. (Nickolas Persaud/CBC) Social Sharing Mathieu Grondin has been named Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner, and is already promising to reverse the city's reputation as a sleepy burg that rolls up the sidewalks at night. As the city's "night mayor," Grondin will be responsible for supporting nightlife in Ottawa and helping its after-hours culture grow. During the announcement at city hall Tuesday morning, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said that will mean a better quality of life for locals, and a competitive advantage for the city's economic development. It's a unique challenge in a town that's disparagingly called "the city that fun forgot," but Grondin said he's up to it. "I think Ottawa is the city that fun is about to remember," he vowed Tuesday. City council approved its "nightlife economy action plan" in May 2023. It included the new role of nightlife commissioner to give locals and tourists alike more to do between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The original job posting listed a salary just under $112,000. Committee OKs night commissioner for Ottawa to tackle sleepy reputation Despite the fun title, much of Grondin's new role will be bureaucratic in nature. Sutcliffe emphasized that the nightlife commissioner will not be an MC or a marketing expert. Instead, Grondin's responsibilities will include building a team of nightlife ambassadors, reporting on the nightlife economy, encouraging mid-size venues and developing a security plan. The plan to make Ottawa a city that fun remembers 1 year ago Duration 2:19 Ottawa has a reputation as 'the city that fun forgot.' But the city has a plan to change that: hiring a nightlife commissioner to represent the interests of the community after 6 p.m. "I am truly thrilled to bring my experience, expertise, energy and passion for nightlife advocacy and development to Team Ottawa," Grondin said. Promoted nightlife in Montreal Ottawa isn't the first city to establish such a position, Sutcliffe pointed out. London has a night czar, New York has an office of nightlife and Toronto has a night economy champion. Grondin was born and raised in Montreal, where the non-profit he founded in 2017, MTL 24/24, has been promoting that city's nightlife. MTL 24/24 received city funds between 2020 and 2023, and protested when that funding was cut this year. MTL 24/24 supported numerous projects in Montreal, notably the push for extending drinking hours in the city, supporting all-night parties where alcohol could be served after 3 a.m. Montreal artists and venue owners support 24-hour party district - with reservations Montreal venue gets exceptional approval to serve drinks for 29 hours straight Grondin only recently moved to Ottawa and said he'll spend a few months getting to know the city and its needs. "I'm not going to come today and tell you I have a big plan on what to do with Ottawa," he said. "I want to listen and hear what people have to say, and then we'll work all together." Ottawa 'much more vibrant' than it was Kevin McHale, executive director of the Sparks Street BIA, said that plan needs to recognize that Ottawa has evolved. "Ottawa is not, and Sparks Street is not, the same neighbourhoods that we saw 10 years ago," he said. "It's much more vibrant, there's much more variety, the population is so much more diverse now." McHale used RibFest as one example. The popular food festival, held on Sparks Street over the first weekend of June, now ends at 10 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. because not everyone works a nine-to-five job, he said. According to the city's memo, Grondin will report to council by the end of the year to advise on the status of Ottawa's nightlife and plan for 2025.

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines sign new codeshare agreement

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced an expansion of their partnership, including a new codeshare agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to enhance travel options and convenience for passengers. The MoU, signed by Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and China Southern Airlines President and CEO Han Wensheng, outlines a framework for strengthening market presence and cooperation in cargo and frequent flyer programs. “As part of our robust partnership with China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways is building on the success of the new route from Doha to Guangzhou, which was launched in April this year , to offer more choice to both airline passengers,” Al-Meer said. The partnership will also extend to frequent flyer benefits, allowing Qatar Airways Privilege Club and China Southern’s Sky Pearl Club members to earn and spend points on both airlines, along with tier benefits like lounge access and other airport amenities. China Southern has become Qatar Airways’ third codeshare partner in China, joining Cathay Pacific and Xiamen Airlines. The post Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines sign new codeshare agreement appeared first on AeroTime .

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Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines sign new codeshare agreement. Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced an expansion of their partnership, including a new codeshare agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to enhance travel options and convenience for passengers. The MoU, signed by Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and China Southern Airlines President and CEO Han Wensheng, outlines a framework for strengthening market presence and cooperation in cargo and frequent flyer programs. “As part of our robust partnership with China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways is building on the success of the new route from Doha to Guangzhou, which was launched in April this year , to offer more choice to both airline passengers,” Al-Meer said. The partnership will also extend to frequent flyer benefits, allowing Qatar Airways Privilege Club and China Southern’s Sky Pearl Club members to earn and spend points on both airlines, along with tier benefits like lounge access and other airport amenities. China Southern has become Qatar Airways’ third codeshare partner in China, joining Cathay Pacific and Xiamen Airlines. The post Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines sign new codeshare agreement appeared first on AeroTime .

Live AI Translation Used to Increase Comprehension and Inclusivity for Multilingual Meetings and Events

New research reveals 62% of businesses have used live AI translation to increase inclusivity and engagement - and 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human solutions LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, today released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events. The report provides deep insights from meeting and event planners into trends for multilingual meetings, the use of live translation at events, and the impact of AI on multilingual meetings. The demand for live AI translation is increasing exponentially as reported in a recent Wordly announcement. The findings illustrate the demand for live translation is increasing and organizations are turning to AI translation to bridge the language gap often present at corporate events, local government meetings, industry conferences, and religious services. The top benefits for AI translation include increased attendee comprehension and more inclusive experiences. 97% report that increasing inclusivity and accessibility is a priority for their events. Some key statistics from the report include: Frequency of multilingual meetings and events increasing 79% report the number of non-first-language English speaking attendees increasing 88% report having 2 or more non-English languages spoken among event attendees; 40% report 6 or more languages 53% report at least one-fourth of attendees aren't first-language English speakers Use of live translation is high and growing 58% report they have significant experience using interpretation / translation services at their meetings and events Two-thirds (69%) regularly offer interpretation or captioning services at their events Three-quarters (77%) report they are increasing their level of offering live translation / captioning Use of AI translation is increasing 62% have experience with AI translation Wide range of AI translation uses - #1 - 70% for employee meetings / training; #2 - 66% for customer meetings / training; #3 - 63% for conference keynotes; #4 - 55% for conference breakouts / panels 82% who don't currently use AI are currently or planning to evaluate AI is getting better and delivers higher ROI 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human translators. Top benefits include: #1 - Save time (64%); #2 - Reduce cost (60%); #3 - Simplify logistics (54%) 95% report the quality of AI has increased in the past year AI translation capabilities wish list The top top features wanted in live AI translation solutions include: #1 - 24/7 availability (48%); #2 - Quality comparable to human interpreters (48%); #3 - Event platform integrations (45%); #4 - Text transcripts for all languages (44%); #5 - Support for dozens of languages (42%) "While generative AI gets most of the headlines, other forms of AI, like neural machine translation, have a longer history and can quickly provide a large impact on productivity and inclusion," said Dave Deasy, CMO at Wordly. "Using AI to create an image of a dog on a surfboard in Hawaii is pretty cool, but does that really help a business run better? "Wordly is using AI to make it easier and more affordable for organizations to enable everyone to communicate in their preferred language - which provides an immediate benefit to organizations of all sizes." The survey was managed by Dimensional Research from April 30 to May 9, 2024 to 205 marketing and sales professionals with responsibility for managing meetings and events equally split between the US and UK. Respondents worked for companies across a wide range of industries and had responsibility for managing business events with more than 100 attendees where more than 10% of participants did not speak English as their first language. For more information about Dimensional, visit

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Live AI Translation Used to Increase Comprehension and Inclusivity for Multilingual Meetings and Events. New research reveals 62% of businesses have used live AI translation to increase inclusivity and engagement - and 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human solutions LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, today released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events. The report provides deep insights from meeting and event planners into trends for multilingual meetings, the use of live translation at events, and the impact of AI on multilingual meetings. The demand for live AI translation is increasing exponentially as reported in a recent Wordly announcement. The findings illustrate the demand for live translation is increasing and organizations are turning to AI translation to bridge the language gap often present at corporate events, local government meetings, industry conferences, and religious services. The top benefits for AI translation include increased attendee comprehension and more inclusive experiences. 97% report that increasing inclusivity and accessibility is a priority for their events. Some key statistics from the report include: Frequency of multilingual meetings and events increasing 79% report the number of non-first-language English speaking attendees increasing 88% report having 2 or more non-English languages spoken among event attendees; 40% report 6 or more languages 53% report at least one-fourth of attendees aren't first-language English speakers Use of live translation is high and growing 58% report they have significant experience using interpretation / translation services at their meetings and events Two-thirds (69%) regularly offer interpretation or captioning services at their events Three-quarters (77%) report they are increasing their level of offering live translation / captioning Use of AI translation is increasing 62% have experience with AI translation Wide range of AI translation uses - #1 - 70% for employee meetings / training; #2 - 66% for customer meetings / training; #3 - 63% for conference keynotes; #4 - 55% for conference breakouts / panels 82% who don't currently use AI are currently or planning to evaluate AI is getting better and delivers higher ROI 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human translators. Top benefits include: #1 - Save time (64%); #2 - Reduce cost (60%); #3 - Simplify logistics (54%) 95% report the quality of AI has increased in the past year AI translation capabilities wish list The top top features wanted in live AI translation solutions include: #1 - 24/7 availability (48%); #2 - Quality comparable to human interpreters (48%); #3 - Event platform integrations (45%); #4 - Text transcripts for all languages (44%); #5 - Support for dozens of languages (42%) "While generative AI gets most of the headlines, other forms of AI, like neural machine translation, have a longer history and can quickly provide a large impact on productivity and inclusion," said Dave Deasy, CMO at Wordly. "Using AI to create an image of a dog on a surfboard in Hawaii is pretty cool, but does that really help a business run better? "Wordly is using AI to make it easier and more affordable for organizations to enable everyone to communicate in their preferred language - which provides an immediate benefit to organizations of all sizes." The survey was managed by Dimensional Research from April 30 to May 9, 2024 to 205 marketing and sales professionals with responsibility for managing meetings and events equally split between the US and UK. Respondents worked for companies across a wide range of industries and had responsibility for managing business events with more than 100 attendees where more than 10% of participants did not speak English as their first language. For more information about Dimensional, visit

Former NBA ref calls Chris Paul 'one of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with'

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. It's well known Chris Paul and NBA referee Scott Foster have had their differences for some time, but another referee has also had some unpleasant experiences with the veteran point guard. And Bill Spooner, who worked 32 years in the NBA before retiring, didn't hold back on his thoughts about Paul in a recent profile on Foster, via The Athletic. "I'm going to tell you, and I know you are recording me, but I get asked all the time: 'Who are some of the tough guys, some of the bad guys?' And when I tell them that Chris Paul, in my 32 years in the league, was one of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with, they say, 'Not Rasheed Wallace … or da-da-da?' Nope. Nothing like (Paul)," Spooner told The Athletic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Referee Bill Spooner during Game 1 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat April 14, 2018, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) Spooner added that people usually are shocked to hear Paul is difficult to deal with on the court. "And they are like, 'Oh, he seems like such a nice guy.' And I say, 'Yeah, he's a great image cultivator,'" Spooner said. It's no secret Paul and Foster haven't had a great relationship during their time in the league. WARRIORS' CHRIS PAUL ADMITS HAVING 'PERSONAL' ISSUE WITH OFFICIAL SCOTT FOSTER AFTER EJECTION The Athletic pointed to a postgame moment in 2015, when Foster tapped his car horn as Paul, holding the hand of his 5-year-old son, was blocking the car's departure from an arena. Paul was surprised at the moment, but ended up moving out of the car's way. While Foster didn't say anything to the father and son, he told The Athletic there were accusations about him the next day. "I got home the next day and was told there were accusations made that I did something unprofessional," Foster explained. "The NBA did an investigation and found there was nothing found that needed to be discussed or anybody talked to. And that was the end of that." Chris Paul of the Golden State Warriors reacts to referee Scott Foster during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center Nov. 22, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Paul, playing for the Los Angeles Clippers at the time, had a meeting with his father, Foster, then-head coach Doc Rivers and ex-NBA ref Bob Delaney, who was transitioned to a league office role. Paul has mentioned the situation with his son involved and the meeting before, the latest of which came this past regular season. Foster ejected Paul, a member of the Golden State Warriors, in a Nov. 22 game against the Phoenix Suns. "It's personal," Paul said about Foster. "We had a situation some years ago, and it's personal. The league knows, everybody knows. There's been a meeting and all that. It's just a situation with my son. I'm OK with a ref saying whatever. Just don't use a tech to get your point across." Foster began officiating in the NBA during the 1994-95 season and has been a part of the league ever since. Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns dribbles against the Denver Nuggets during Game 2 of the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs May 1, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

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Former NBA ref calls Chris Paul 'one of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with'. Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. It's well known Chris Paul and NBA referee Scott Foster have had their differences for some time, but another referee has also had some unpleasant experiences with the veteran point guard. And Bill Spooner, who worked 32 years in the NBA before retiring, didn't hold back on his thoughts about Paul in a recent profile on Foster, via The Athletic. "I'm going to tell you, and I know you are recording me, but I get asked all the time: 'Who are some of the tough guys, some of the bad guys?' And when I tell them that Chris Paul, in my 32 years in the league, was one of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with, they say, 'Not Rasheed Wallace … or da-da-da?' Nope. Nothing like (Paul)," Spooner told The Athletic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Referee Bill Spooner during Game 1 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat April 14, 2018, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) Spooner added that people usually are shocked to hear Paul is difficult to deal with on the court. "And they are like, 'Oh, he seems like such a nice guy.' And I say, 'Yeah, he's a great image cultivator,'" Spooner said. It's no secret Paul and Foster haven't had a great relationship during their time in the league. WARRIORS' CHRIS PAUL ADMITS HAVING 'PERSONAL' ISSUE WITH OFFICIAL SCOTT FOSTER AFTER EJECTION The Athletic pointed to a postgame moment in 2015, when Foster tapped his car horn as Paul, holding the hand of his 5-year-old son, was blocking the car's departure from an arena. Paul was surprised at the moment, but ended up moving out of the car's way. While Foster didn't say anything to the father and son, he told The Athletic there were accusations about him the next day. "I got home the next day and was told there were accusations made that I did something unprofessional," Foster explained. "The NBA did an investigation and found there was nothing found that needed to be discussed or anybody talked to. And that was the end of that." Chris Paul of the Golden State Warriors reacts to referee Scott Foster during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center Nov. 22, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Paul, playing for the Los Angeles Clippers at the time, had a meeting with his father, Foster, then-head coach Doc Rivers and ex-NBA ref Bob Delaney, who was transitioned to a league office role. Paul has mentioned the situation with his son involved and the meeting before, the latest of which came this past regular season. Foster ejected Paul, a member of the Golden State Warriors, in a Nov. 22 game against the Phoenix Suns. "It's personal," Paul said about Foster. "We had a situation some years ago, and it's personal. The league knows, everybody knows. There's been a meeting and all that. It's just a situation with my son. I'm OK with a ref saying whatever. Just don't use a tech to get your point across." Foster began officiating in the NBA during the 1994-95 season and has been a part of the league ever since. Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns dribbles against the Denver Nuggets during Game 2 of the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs May 1, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

Votes in Toronto byelection counting very slowly, Liberals narrowly ahead of Tories

Conservative candidate Don Stewart remained hopeful late Monday despite trailing his Liberal opponent in the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection where results were extremely slow to come in. "Let's not give it up," he said, in a brief stop at his campaign party at a Jewish restaurant in the riding, around 11:30 p.m. For most of the night he had trailed Church by between 400 and 500 votes, but when he spoke, still only one-third of the polls and less than 9,000 votes had finished their count. And with more than 10,780 votes case in advance polls, the results are far too close for anyone to call. But the story of the night thus far has been the snail's pace of vote counting, as a ballot that is nearly a metre long with 84 candidates on it is plaguing poll workers trying to get the results counted. It took more than an hour after the polls closed at 8:30 p.m. for any results to be reported as poll workers had to unfold each ballot like a map before scanning 84 rows of names for the X. A protest group calling themselves Longest Ballot Committee stacked the ballot with independent candidates to draw attention to the drawbacks of the first-past-the-post system. Only eight of the candidates on the ballot represent a party, with the rest being independent, and most of those were put there by the protest group. With one-third of the votes in 16 of the 84 still had zero votes, and 17 had only one vote. Toronto — St. Paul's is an urban seat in the midtown of Canada's largest city that encompasses both some of the country's wealthiest streets and a higher-than-average number of renters. It has been a safe Liberal riding for 30 years but issues including housing and the Israel-Hamas war are eating into Liberal support, as is a general malaise for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The riding is considered a must-win for the Liberals, with a loss expected to put pressure on Trudeau to step down ahead of the next election. Church is a longtime Liberal staffer who worked as chief of staff for multiple ministers including most recently Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Don Stewart is a financial professional who has previously worked at a lobbying firm owned by Byrne. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty in deal with U.S. that will allow him to walk free Princess Anne's enduring popularity: her equestrian excellence, Canadian connections and an escaped kidnapping attempt

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Votes in Toronto byelection counting very slowly, Liberals narrowly ahead of Tories. Conservative candidate Don Stewart remained hopeful late Monday despite trailing his Liberal opponent in the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection where results were extremely slow to come in. "Let's not give it up," he said, in a brief stop at his campaign party at a Jewish restaurant in the riding, around 11:30 p.m. For most of the night he had trailed Church by between 400 and 500 votes, but when he spoke, still only one-third of the polls and less than 9,000 votes had finished their count. And with more than 10,780 votes case in advance polls, the results are far too close for anyone to call. But the story of the night thus far has been the snail's pace of vote counting, as a ballot that is nearly a metre long with 84 candidates on it is plaguing poll workers trying to get the results counted. It took more than an hour after the polls closed at 8:30 p.m. for any results to be reported as poll workers had to unfold each ballot like a map before scanning 84 rows of names for the X. A protest group calling themselves Longest Ballot Committee stacked the ballot with independent candidates to draw attention to the drawbacks of the first-past-the-post system. Only eight of the candidates on the ballot represent a party, with the rest being independent, and most of those were put there by the protest group. With one-third of the votes in 16 of the 84 still had zero votes, and 17 had only one vote. Toronto — St. Paul's is an urban seat in the midtown of Canada's largest city that encompasses both some of the country's wealthiest streets and a higher-than-average number of renters. It has been a safe Liberal riding for 30 years but issues including housing and the Israel-Hamas war are eating into Liberal support, as is a general malaise for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The riding is considered a must-win for the Liberals, with a loss expected to put pressure on Trudeau to step down ahead of the next election. Church is a longtime Liberal staffer who worked as chief of staff for multiple ministers including most recently Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Don Stewart is a financial professional who has previously worked at a lobbying firm owned by Byrne. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty in deal with U.S. that will allow him to walk free Princess Anne's enduring popularity: her equestrian excellence, Canadian connections and an escaped kidnapping attempt

Kerry break Derry hearts again in cagey quarter-final

Having beaten Derry in last year's semi-final, the Munster champions did just about enough in the second half to win a tactical slugfest and set up a last-four encounter with Armagh. With Shane McGuigan impressing for Derry, the sides were level at 0-6 apiece at the end of a cagey first half. But Kerry scored four out of the five scores between the 55th and 64th minutes to move 0-12 to 0-9, a point from which Mickey Harte's side were unable to recover. While 2022 champions Kerry can look forward to a fourth successive semi-final, Derry are left to reflect on a mixed season in which they won the Division One title in impressive fashion but ultimately failed to deliver in the championship. With Harte - who delivered three All-Ireland titles for his native Tyrone - in situ, Derry had been talked about as serious Sam Maguire contenders this year. But having been stunned by Donegal in Ulster, their All-Ireland series was a mixed with wins over Westmeath and Mayo coming after falling to Galway and Armagh.

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Kerry break Derry hearts again in cagey quarter-final. Having beaten Derry in last year's semi-final, the Munster champions did just about enough in the second half to win a tactical slugfest and set up a last-four encounter with Armagh. With Shane McGuigan impressing for Derry, the sides were level at 0-6 apiece at the end of a cagey first half. But Kerry scored four out of the five scores between the 55th and 64th minutes to move 0-12 to 0-9, a point from which Mickey Harte's side were unable to recover. While 2022 champions Kerry can look forward to a fourth successive semi-final, Derry are left to reflect on a mixed season in which they won the Division One title in impressive fashion but ultimately failed to deliver in the championship. With Harte - who delivered three All-Ireland titles for his native Tyrone - in situ, Derry had been talked about as serious Sam Maguire contenders this year. But having been stunned by Donegal in Ulster, their All-Ireland series was a mixed with wins over Westmeath and Mayo coming after falling to Galway and Armagh.

AOC and Marjorie Taylor Greene trade barbs as explosive exchange gets personal and more top headlines

'BABY GIRL!' – AOC and Marjorie Taylor Greene trade barbs as explosive exchange gets personal. Continue reading … POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE – Trump to attend son's high school graduation after judge approved request. Continue reading … FAMILY VALUE$ – Jersey sales for star Chiefs kicker surge after faith-based speech sparks strong reactions. Continue reading … SCOUTING ALTERNATIVES – Boy Scouts' 'tragic' mission departure left boys needing mentors, competitor says. Continue reading … SHOW OF SUPPORT – Inside Speaker Johnson and Trump's 'very beneficial' relationship. Continue reading … -- 'HUGE SNUB' – Biden called out for ditching debate at historically Black university. Continue reading … TERROR THREAT? – Two foreign nationals turned over to ICE after Marine base breach. Continue reading … EXPANDING THE MAP – Trump aims to flip these states from blue to red in his 2024 rematch with Biden. Continue reading … GETTING SCHOOLED – College presidents expected to testify on antisemitism next week revealed. Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… 'MEAN GIRL QUALITY' – MSNBC host comments on supposed petty behavior of Trump allies appearing at NYC courtroom. Continue reading … HOMES NOT HOTELS – Woman leads calls for a ban on un-hosted Airbnb renters. Continue reading … 'GARBAGE SOCIETY' – Socialist city council member claims safety, punishing criminals is 'racist' as she demands 'critical race theory.' Continue reading … DON'T DO THIS – Real estate mogul cautions about avoidable mistake when buying a home. Continue reading … JONATHAN TURLEY – Trump trial truths: 3 reasons why jury might acquit president. They are being played as chumps. Continue reading … ANGELA MORABITO – Biden’s woke Title IX rule is so insane it forces kids and teachers to lie. Continue reading … -- LAURA INGRAHAM – Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker used graduation to say something that mattered. Continue reading … JESSE WATTERS – 'The defense caught Cohen in lie after lie'. Continue reading … SEAN HANNITY – This is what a weaponized justice system looks like in America. Continue reading … GREG GUTFELD – Don't expect a 'fair fight' in Trump-Biden debates, it's 'not part of the Democrat playbook'. Continue reading … ROADSIDE CLUES – Famed pathologist offers insight into circumstances of teen military hopeful's death. Continue reading … NEWS QUIZ – How did Harrison Butker break through? Who left Tom Selleck starstruck? Continue reading … GREATEST THING EVER – Meet the American who invented sliced bread: Otto Rohwedder, hard-luck hawkeye. Continue reading … THE QUEEN RETURNS – Gold medalist excited for 'best ever' Simone Biles' Olympic comeback. Continue reading … MESSAGE MISUNDERSTOOD – A woman's happy message to her brother about her pregnancy went slightly awry — watch this amusing scene! See video … ROBERT COSTELLO – It was Cohen's idea to 'take care of this'. See video … KELLYANNE CONWAY – 2024 election will come down to counties, not states. See video … What’s the weather looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! Have a great weekend, stay safe and we’ll see you in your inbox first thing Monday.

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AOC and Marjorie Taylor Greene trade barbs as explosive exchange gets personal and more top headlines. 'BABY GIRL!' – AOC and Marjorie Taylor Greene trade barbs as explosive exchange gets personal. Continue reading … POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE – Trump to attend son's high school graduation after judge approved request. Continue reading … FAMILY VALUE$ – Jersey sales for star Chiefs kicker surge after faith-based speech sparks strong reactions. Continue reading … SCOUTING ALTERNATIVES – Boy Scouts' 'tragic' mission departure left boys needing mentors, competitor says. Continue reading … SHOW OF SUPPORT – Inside Speaker Johnson and Trump's 'very beneficial' relationship. Continue reading … -- 'HUGE SNUB' – Biden called out for ditching debate at historically Black university. Continue reading … TERROR THREAT? – Two foreign nationals turned over to ICE after Marine base breach. Continue reading … EXPANDING THE MAP – Trump aims to flip these states from blue to red in his 2024 rematch with Biden. Continue reading … GETTING SCHOOLED – College presidents expected to testify on antisemitism next week revealed. Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… 'MEAN GIRL QUALITY' – MSNBC host comments on supposed petty behavior of Trump allies appearing at NYC courtroom. Continue reading … HOMES NOT HOTELS – Woman leads calls for a ban on un-hosted Airbnb renters. Continue reading … 'GARBAGE SOCIETY' – Socialist city council member claims safety, punishing criminals is 'racist' as she demands 'critical race theory.' Continue reading … DON'T DO THIS – Real estate mogul cautions about avoidable mistake when buying a home. Continue reading … JONATHAN TURLEY – Trump trial truths: 3 reasons why jury might acquit president. They are being played as chumps. Continue reading … ANGELA MORABITO – Biden’s woke Title IX rule is so insane it forces kids and teachers to lie. Continue reading … -- LAURA INGRAHAM – Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker used graduation to say something that mattered. Continue reading … JESSE WATTERS – 'The defense caught Cohen in lie after lie'. Continue reading … SEAN HANNITY – This is what a weaponized justice system looks like in America. Continue reading … GREG GUTFELD – Don't expect a 'fair fight' in Trump-Biden debates, it's 'not part of the Democrat playbook'. Continue reading … ROADSIDE CLUES – Famed pathologist offers insight into circumstances of teen military hopeful's death. Continue reading … NEWS QUIZ – How did Harrison Butker break through? Who left Tom Selleck starstruck? Continue reading … GREATEST THING EVER – Meet the American who invented sliced bread: Otto Rohwedder, hard-luck hawkeye. Continue reading … THE QUEEN RETURNS – Gold medalist excited for 'best ever' Simone Biles' Olympic comeback. Continue reading … MESSAGE MISUNDERSTOOD – A woman's happy message to her brother about her pregnancy went slightly awry — watch this amusing scene! See video … ROBERT COSTELLO – It was Cohen's idea to 'take care of this'. See video … KELLYANNE CONWAY – 2024 election will come down to counties, not states. See video … What’s the weather looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! Have a great weekend, stay safe and we’ll see you in your inbox first thing Monday.

Dog mom spends $900 taking her pup on month-long European vacation across Italy: ‘Great companion’

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A pet owner is making sure her dog gets the royal treatment wherever they travel. Glasgow, Scotland, recently took a month-long vacation — with her dog. Teddy is a three-year-old Maltese and a "great companion," said Sophie, when it comes to traveling. CANADIAN 'INFLUENCER DOG' TRAVELS THE WORLD, LIVES LUXURIOUS LIFE WITH 75-PIECE WARDROBE WORTH $2,500 "I have been really lucky [as] he is so well-behaved. Because I was going by myself, he was great company for me," she told SWNS. As an actress, Sophie often travels for work, she said — and takes Teddy along with her. For the trip, Catherine Sophie spent about $900 getting her dog Teddy to and from their home in Glasgow, Scotland. (SWNS) This trip, however, was all about leisure, and Sophie said she couldn't bear the thought of leaving Teddy at home for an entire month. "My family adores Teddy, but because I was going for a month it would [have been] a lot for them to take him," she said to SWNS. UTAH CAT ACCIDENTALLY SHIPPED IN AMAZON RETURN BOX, FOUND 650 MILES FROM HOME BY WAREHOUSE WORKER With their sights set on Italy, Sophie and Teddy jetted off from Glasgow to Rome at the beginning of April 2024. Teddy is a three-year-old Maltese who was lucky enough to visit parts of Italy with his owner, Catherine Sophie. (SWNS) With the airline's pet fee and the vaccinations Teddy needed beforehand, Sophie said she spent about $500 to get Teddy to Italy — telling SWNS that "it was totally worth it." Once the pair touched down on Italian soil, they spent the next month visiting Rome, Bari and Civitavecchia. NEW YORK FIREFIGHTER ADOPTS PUPPY HE HELPED RESCUE AFTER SHE WAS HIT BY A CAR: 'I'D LOVE TO TAKE HER' "It was something I have always wanted to do," Sophie told SWNS. Sophie and her pup stayed in dog-friendly Airbnbs during the trip — and even shared a public transportation card. Teddy visited the Colosseum among other popular sites in Italy. The pair also visited the Colosseum, the Vatican, Sophie's great-grandfather's war grave, the beach — and more. After their whirlwind trip, the pair did have to take a longer route back to Glasgow, however. Sophie wanted to ensure she could be with Teddy on all flights to and from, so she paid extra to make sure he could join her in the main cabin of the airplanes. Since the United Kingdom doesn't allow dogs to travel with passengers in the main cabin, Sophie went out of her way to make sure she could sit with Teddy on the way home. The pair flew from Rome to Amsterdam, then from Amsterdam to Dublin before getting on a bus to Belfast and taking a ferry to Scotland. The two-day trip home cost Sophie about $450 extra to ensure Teddy traveled by her side, according to SWNS. Sophie said it was worth it, however — as Teddy is her dog and "my responsibility."

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Dog mom spends $900 taking her pup on month-long European vacation across Italy: ‘Great companion’. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A pet owner is making sure her dog gets the royal treatment wherever they travel. Glasgow, Scotland, recently took a month-long vacation — with her dog. Teddy is a three-year-old Maltese and a "great companion," said Sophie, when it comes to traveling. CANADIAN 'INFLUENCER DOG' TRAVELS THE WORLD, LIVES LUXURIOUS LIFE WITH 75-PIECE WARDROBE WORTH $2,500 "I have been really lucky [as] he is so well-behaved. Because I was going by myself, he was great company for me," she told SWNS. As an actress, Sophie often travels for work, she said — and takes Teddy along with her. For the trip, Catherine Sophie spent about $900 getting her dog Teddy to and from their home in Glasgow, Scotland. (SWNS) This trip, however, was all about leisure, and Sophie said she couldn't bear the thought of leaving Teddy at home for an entire month. "My family adores Teddy, but because I was going for a month it would [have been] a lot for them to take him," she said to SWNS. UTAH CAT ACCIDENTALLY SHIPPED IN AMAZON RETURN BOX, FOUND 650 MILES FROM HOME BY WAREHOUSE WORKER With their sights set on Italy, Sophie and Teddy jetted off from Glasgow to Rome at the beginning of April 2024. Teddy is a three-year-old Maltese who was lucky enough to visit parts of Italy with his owner, Catherine Sophie. (SWNS) With the airline's pet fee and the vaccinations Teddy needed beforehand, Sophie said she spent about $500 to get Teddy to Italy — telling SWNS that "it was totally worth it." Once the pair touched down on Italian soil, they spent the next month visiting Rome, Bari and Civitavecchia. NEW YORK FIREFIGHTER ADOPTS PUPPY HE HELPED RESCUE AFTER SHE WAS HIT BY A CAR: 'I'D LOVE TO TAKE HER' "It was something I have always wanted to do," Sophie told SWNS. Sophie and her pup stayed in dog-friendly Airbnbs during the trip — and even shared a public transportation card. Teddy visited the Colosseum among other popular sites in Italy. The pair also visited the Colosseum, the Vatican, Sophie's great-grandfather's war grave, the beach — and more. After their whirlwind trip, the pair did have to take a longer route back to Glasgow, however. Sophie wanted to ensure she could be with Teddy on all flights to and from, so she paid extra to make sure he could join her in the main cabin of the airplanes. Since the United Kingdom doesn't allow dogs to travel with passengers in the main cabin, Sophie went out of her way to make sure she could sit with Teddy on the way home. The pair flew from Rome to Amsterdam, then from Amsterdam to Dublin before getting on a bus to Belfast and taking a ferry to Scotland. The two-day trip home cost Sophie about $450 extra to ensure Teddy traveled by her side, according to SWNS. Sophie said it was worth it, however — as Teddy is her dog and "my responsibility."

'The plan is working,' Champagne says as more premiers urge pause to carbon tax hike

As yet another provincial leader calls on the Trudeau government to pause next month's carbon tax hike, federal Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says that 'the plan is working' on efforts to price pollution. The remarks came in response to a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, published on social media Tuesday. Furey asked the federal government to help "address the ramifications of the current challenges families face and to not compound them," citing "punishing" inflation and cost-of-living challenges affecting his province's most vulnerable residents. Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories "The coming almost 25 [per cent] increase … in the federal carbon tax on April 1st is causing understandable worry," the letter reads. "I respectfully request that you consider pausing the implementation … at least until inflation stabilizes, interest rates lower and related economic pressures on the cost of living sufficiently cool." April's tax increase to $80 from $65 per tonne of carbon emissions is part of a series of hikes, with fees scheduled to rise annually until 2030. In an appearance on CTV News Channel's Power Play with host Vassy Kapelos Tuesday afternoon, Champagne said he hears Furey's voice on the issue, but that putting a price on pollution is "the right thing to do." "This is an investment in the future," he said. "The plan is working, it's going to bring more money in the pockets of Canadians, and we're going to continue to do that." In a statement to CTVNews.ca, also responding to Furey's letter, a spokesperson for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance wrote that emissions reductions brought on by carbon pricing are "the most cost-effective way to protect our communities," and noted the Canada Carbon Rebate, which exists to address affordability challenges. "The Canada Carbon Rebate ensures that 8 out of 10 Canadians get more back than they pay, with lower-income families benefitting the most," the statement reads. Provincial opposition grows Furey is the latest in a growing number of premiers to oppose or defy elements of the carbon tax. Ontario Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford, who has long criticized federal carbon pricing, responded to Furey's letter Tuesday that he "couldn't agree more." "People across Canada are hurting right now from the high cost of living," reads a post from Ford's account on X, formerly Twitter. " The federal government needs to put a stop to the carbon tax." Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has taken his opposition to the tax further, saying his province would not submit owed carbon pricing funds regarding natural gas to the federal government – a move described by federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault as " Convicted cybercriminal from Bradford, Ont., sentenced for global ransomware scheme 'I would have paid': Ottawa residents claim they were unaware of outstanding tickets now dropping their credit scores 'I would have paid': Ottawa residents claim they were unaware of outstanding tickets now dropping their credit scores Suspect allegedly shot 3 relatives in downtown Toronto, killing 2 of them Biden clinches nomination and Trump is getting closer, ushering in general election U.S. President Joe Biden clinched the Democratic presidential nomination with decisive victories in Georgia and Mississippi on Tuesday. Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns The Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during the Robb Elementary School shooting submitted his resignation Tuesday, less than a week after a report ordered by the city defended the department's response to the attack but outraged some family members of the 19 children and two teachers who were killed. Ghislaine Maxwell faces skeptical panel in appeal of U.S. sex trafficking conviction 11-year-old U.K. boy dies after trying dangerous TikTok trend U.S. spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring world has access The United States is spearheading the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring the new technology is 'safe, secure and trustworthy' and that all countries, especially those in the developing world, have equal access. AI could pose 'extinction-level' threat to humans and the U.S. must intervene, State Dept.-commissioned report warns A new report commissioned by the US State Department paints an alarming picture of the "catastrophic" national security risks posed by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, warning that time is running out for the federal government to avert disaster. Delete a background? Easy. Smooth out a face? Seamless. Digital photo manipulation is now mainstream

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'The plan is working,' Champagne says as more premiers urge pause to carbon tax hike. As yet another provincial leader calls on the Trudeau government to pause next month's carbon tax hike, federal Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says that 'the plan is working' on efforts to price pollution. The remarks came in response to a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, published on social media Tuesday. Furey asked the federal government to help "address the ramifications of the current challenges families face and to not compound them," citing "punishing" inflation and cost-of-living challenges affecting his province's most vulnerable residents. Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories "The coming almost 25 [per cent] increase … in the federal carbon tax on April 1st is causing understandable worry," the letter reads. "I respectfully request that you consider pausing the implementation … at least until inflation stabilizes, interest rates lower and related economic pressures on the cost of living sufficiently cool." April's tax increase to $80 from $65 per tonne of carbon emissions is part of a series of hikes, with fees scheduled to rise annually until 2030. In an appearance on CTV News Channel's Power Play with host Vassy Kapelos Tuesday afternoon, Champagne said he hears Furey's voice on the issue, but that putting a price on pollution is "the right thing to do." "This is an investment in the future," he said. "The plan is working, it's going to bring more money in the pockets of Canadians, and we're going to continue to do that." In a statement to CTVNews.ca, also responding to Furey's letter, a spokesperson for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance wrote that emissions reductions brought on by carbon pricing are "the most cost-effective way to protect our communities," and noted the Canada Carbon Rebate, which exists to address affordability challenges. "The Canada Carbon Rebate ensures that 8 out of 10 Canadians get more back than they pay, with lower-income families benefitting the most," the statement reads. Provincial opposition grows Furey is the latest in a growing number of premiers to oppose or defy elements of the carbon tax. Ontario Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford, who has long criticized federal carbon pricing, responded to Furey's letter Tuesday that he "couldn't agree more." "People across Canada are hurting right now from the high cost of living," reads a post from Ford's account on X, formerly Twitter. " The federal government needs to put a stop to the carbon tax." Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has taken his opposition to the tax further, saying his province would not submit owed carbon pricing funds regarding natural gas to the federal government – a move described by federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault as " Convicted cybercriminal from Bradford, Ont., sentenced for global ransomware scheme 'I would have paid': Ottawa residents claim they were unaware of outstanding tickets now dropping their credit scores 'I would have paid': Ottawa residents claim they were unaware of outstanding tickets now dropping their credit scores Suspect allegedly shot 3 relatives in downtown Toronto, killing 2 of them Biden clinches nomination and Trump is getting closer, ushering in general election U.S. President Joe Biden clinched the Democratic presidential nomination with decisive victories in Georgia and Mississippi on Tuesday. Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns The Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during the Robb Elementary School shooting submitted his resignation Tuesday, less than a week after a report ordered by the city defended the department's response to the attack but outraged some family members of the 19 children and two teachers who were killed. Ghislaine Maxwell faces skeptical panel in appeal of U.S. sex trafficking conviction 11-year-old U.K. boy dies after trying dangerous TikTok trend U.S. spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring world has access The United States is spearheading the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring the new technology is 'safe, secure and trustworthy' and that all countries, especially those in the developing world, have equal access. AI could pose 'extinction-level' threat to humans and the U.S. must intervene, State Dept.-commissioned report warns A new report commissioned by the US State Department paints an alarming picture of the "catastrophic" national security risks posed by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, warning that time is running out for the federal government to avert disaster. Delete a background? Easy. Smooth out a face? Seamless. Digital photo manipulation is now mainstream

The suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia's PM now faces terror charges

Slovakia's prosecutor general says the suspect in the attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is now facing terror charges FILE - Bodyguards take Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in a car from the scene after he was shot and injured following the cabinet's away-from-home session in the town of Handlova, Slovakia, on May 15, 2024. Slovakia's authorities started to investigate a suspect in an attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico as a terror attack, the country's prosecutor general said on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Radovan Stoklasa/TASR via AP) The Associated Press BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- The suspect in the attempted assassination in May of Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, is now facing terror charges as part of an investigation by authorities, the country's prosecutor-general said Thursday. The suspect, identified only as J.C., was originally charged with attempted murder. Prosecutor-General Maroš Žilinka said in a statement that the change in the charges is based on evidence the investigators obtained, but didn't immediately give further details. The government officials initially said that they believed it was a politically motivated attack committed by a "lone wolf," but announced later that a "third party" might have been involved in "acting for the benefit of the perpetrator." Fico has currently been recovering at home from multiple wounds he suffered in the assassination attempt on May 15 when he was shot in the abdomen as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlova, The assailant was immediately arrested and a court ordered him to remain behind bars. Fico has long been a divisive figure in Slovakia and beyond. He returned to power for the fourth time last year after his leftist party Smer, or Direction, won the parliamentary election last September, after campaigning on a pro-Russia and anti-American message. His critics worry that Slovakia could abandon its pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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The suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia's PM now faces terror charges. Slovakia's prosecutor general says the suspect in the attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is now facing terror charges FILE - Bodyguards take Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in a car from the scene after he was shot and injured following the cabinet's away-from-home session in the town of Handlova, Slovakia, on May 15, 2024. Slovakia's authorities started to investigate a suspect in an attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico as a terror attack, the country's prosecutor general said on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Radovan Stoklasa/TASR via AP) The Associated Press BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- The suspect in the attempted assassination in May of Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, is now facing terror charges as part of an investigation by authorities, the country's prosecutor-general said Thursday. The suspect, identified only as J.C., was originally charged with attempted murder. Prosecutor-General Maroš Žilinka said in a statement that the change in the charges is based on evidence the investigators obtained, but didn't immediately give further details. The government officials initially said that they believed it was a politically motivated attack committed by a "lone wolf," but announced later that a "third party" might have been involved in "acting for the benefit of the perpetrator." Fico has currently been recovering at home from multiple wounds he suffered in the assassination attempt on May 15 when he was shot in the abdomen as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlova, The assailant was immediately arrested and a court ordered him to remain behind bars. Fico has long been a divisive figure in Slovakia and beyond. He returned to power for the fourth time last year after his leftist party Smer, or Direction, won the parliamentary election last September, after campaigning on a pro-Russia and anti-American message. His critics worry that Slovakia could abandon its pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Binance Introduces 'Word of the Day' Game with 1,000,000 Points in Rewards

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new interactive game called 'Word of the Day' (WOTD), aimed at enhancing user engagement and crypto knowledge. Participants can share a pool of 1,000,000 Binance Points and win various rewards, including USDT token vouchers and trading fee rebate vouchers, according to How the Game Works The WOTD game is an educational word-guessing activity that allows users to test their crypto vocabulary and stay updated on market trends. Eligible users can participate in up to two games per day. To unlock the second game, users need to share a selected article on social media, which must be clicked by a third party. Participants who answer correctly at least five times during the activity period will be eligible for an equal share of 1,000,000 Binance Points. These points can be redeemed at the Binance Rewards Hub for various benefits, including up to 10 USDT token vouchers and up to 50 USDT trading fee rebate vouchers. Activity Period The activity runs from June 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to June 30, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. The theme for this week is 'Futures Chat Room,' and participants are encouraged to read selected articles to better understand the topic and improve their chances of winning. New User Welcome Bonus New users registering on Binance with the referral code 'WOTD2024' or via a specific referral link during the activity period will receive a 10% discount on their spot trading fees. Additionally, they can qualify for more welcome rewards by completing tasks in the Rewards Hub within 14 days of registration. Terms & Conditions Participants must agree to the activity terms, Binance Terms and Conditions for Prize Promotions, Binance Terms of Use, and Binance Privacy Policy. The game is not available in certain countries/regions, and only users who complete account verification can participate and receive rewards. Binance reserves the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior, such as wash trading, illegal bulk account registrations, self-dealing, or market manipulation. The exchange also retains the discretion to amend or cancel the activity without prior notice. Binance Points will be distributed within two weeks after the activity ends and must be redeemed by the last day of the same month in the following year. For more details on Binance Points, users can refer to the FAQ section on the Binance website. For additional information, participants can visit the official announcement on the Binance website.

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Binance Introduces 'Word of the Day' Game with 1,000,000 Points in Rewards. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new interactive game called 'Word of the Day' (WOTD), aimed at enhancing user engagement and crypto knowledge. Participants can share a pool of 1,000,000 Binance Points and win various rewards, including USDT token vouchers and trading fee rebate vouchers, according to How the Game Works The WOTD game is an educational word-guessing activity that allows users to test their crypto vocabulary and stay updated on market trends. Eligible users can participate in up to two games per day. To unlock the second game, users need to share a selected article on social media, which must be clicked by a third party. Participants who answer correctly at least five times during the activity period will be eligible for an equal share of 1,000,000 Binance Points. These points can be redeemed at the Binance Rewards Hub for various benefits, including up to 10 USDT token vouchers and up to 50 USDT trading fee rebate vouchers. Activity Period The activity runs from June 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to June 30, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. The theme for this week is 'Futures Chat Room,' and participants are encouraged to read selected articles to better understand the topic and improve their chances of winning. New User Welcome Bonus New users registering on Binance with the referral code 'WOTD2024' or via a specific referral link during the activity period will receive a 10% discount on their spot trading fees. Additionally, they can qualify for more welcome rewards by completing tasks in the Rewards Hub within 14 days of registration. Terms & Conditions Participants must agree to the activity terms, Binance Terms and Conditions for Prize Promotions, Binance Terms of Use, and Binance Privacy Policy. The game is not available in certain countries/regions, and only users who complete account verification can participate and receive rewards. Binance reserves the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior, such as wash trading, illegal bulk account registrations, self-dealing, or market manipulation. The exchange also retains the discretion to amend or cancel the activity without prior notice. Binance Points will be distributed within two weeks after the activity ends and must be redeemed by the last day of the same month in the following year. For more details on Binance Points, users can refer to the FAQ section on the Binance website. For additional information, participants can visit the official announcement on the Binance website.

Manchester Airport 'hoping to run entirely scheduled operation' after travel chaos

Flights are departing from Manchester Airport's two main terminals after a "major power cut" caused travel chaos for passengers. The airport said in a post on X on Sunday afternoon that it was "in the process of resuming operations" and flights scheduled for today "should be unaffected". Earlier on Sunday, the facility had said all flights from Terminals 1 and 2 were cancelled "until further notice" and passengers were advised not to come to the site. Travellers due to fly from Terminal 3 were largely unaffected. It was understood the power outage hit the airport only, after it was initially thought to have affected a wider surrounding area. Passengers already inside the airport faced huge delays, with images showing huge queues of people. There were instances where some people's baggage was not on flights. Chris Woodroofe, Manchester Airport's managing director, apologised for the chaos, saying a "fault with a cable had caused a power surge that took down security systems and baggage screening". He stated "about 20% of our flights have been cancelled so far", adding: "Tomorrow (Monday) we are very much hoping to run an entirely scheduled operation." Mr Woodroofe said an investigation into what happened was set to take place. Holidaymaker Lindsay Mitchell was hopeful she and her family would be able to fly to Turkey later on Sunday for a trip that had been planned for a year. She was due to go with her husband, daughter, son, her son's girlfriend, her daughter's boyfriend, her nieces, her sister, and her two granddaughters. Ms Mitchell told Sky News: "We were advised this morning not to travel to Manchester Airport but we'd thought we'd chance it as our flight's not until teatime, fingers crossed." She added: "You have got to make the best of a bad situation. It's not the airline's fault, it's not Manchester Airport's fault, it's no one's fault, it's just one of those freaky things that happen in everyday life." Read more from Sky News: Jay Slater's father describes 'nightmare' of son's disappearance Holidaymaker Lindsay Mitchell is hopeful she and her family will fly to Turkey later today Another passenger, Hayden Lewis, said his flight to the Greek island of Skiathos was cancelled after he was in the airport for about five hours. He later went to Birmingham Airport after being dropped off by his father and was hopeful of getting to his holiday destination. Mr Lewis told Sky News: "Our flight got cancelled after being in the airport for about five hours. Left with no idea when they [the airline] could get us there, so we have taken it into our own hands and are now in Birmingham Airport going to the right destination. "We were going to Skiathos for nine nights. We travelled from Halifax to Manchester. We are now in Birmingham thanks to my dad who collected us from Manchester and dropped us in Birmingham. All because easyJet don't know when they could get us back out but want us to keep checking the app (along with the thousands of others)." A number of arriving flights were forced to divert to other airports. One Singapore Airlines flight arriving from Houston in Texas had to go to London Heathrow while another, which came in from Singapore, was forced to land at London Gatwick. An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport was diverted to Birmingham Airport.

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Manchester Airport 'hoping to run entirely scheduled operation' after travel chaos. Flights are departing from Manchester Airport's two main terminals after a "major power cut" caused travel chaos for passengers. The airport said in a post on X on Sunday afternoon that it was "in the process of resuming operations" and flights scheduled for today "should be unaffected". Earlier on Sunday, the facility had said all flights from Terminals 1 and 2 were cancelled "until further notice" and passengers were advised not to come to the site. Travellers due to fly from Terminal 3 were largely unaffected. It was understood the power outage hit the airport only, after it was initially thought to have affected a wider surrounding area. Passengers already inside the airport faced huge delays, with images showing huge queues of people. There were instances where some people's baggage was not on flights. Chris Woodroofe, Manchester Airport's managing director, apologised for the chaos, saying a "fault with a cable had caused a power surge that took down security systems and baggage screening". He stated "about 20% of our flights have been cancelled so far", adding: "Tomorrow (Monday) we are very much hoping to run an entirely scheduled operation." Mr Woodroofe said an investigation into what happened was set to take place. Holidaymaker Lindsay Mitchell was hopeful she and her family would be able to fly to Turkey later on Sunday for a trip that had been planned for a year. She was due to go with her husband, daughter, son, her son's girlfriend, her daughter's boyfriend, her nieces, her sister, and her two granddaughters. Ms Mitchell told Sky News: "We were advised this morning not to travel to Manchester Airport but we'd thought we'd chance it as our flight's not until teatime, fingers crossed." She added: "You have got to make the best of a bad situation. It's not the airline's fault, it's not Manchester Airport's fault, it's no one's fault, it's just one of those freaky things that happen in everyday life." Read more from Sky News: Jay Slater's father describes 'nightmare' of son's disappearance Holidaymaker Lindsay Mitchell is hopeful she and her family will fly to Turkey later today Another passenger, Hayden Lewis, said his flight to the Greek island of Skiathos was cancelled after he was in the airport for about five hours. He later went to Birmingham Airport after being dropped off by his father and was hopeful of getting to his holiday destination. Mr Lewis told Sky News: "Our flight got cancelled after being in the airport for about five hours. Left with no idea when they [the airline] could get us there, so we have taken it into our own hands and are now in Birmingham Airport going to the right destination. "We were going to Skiathos for nine nights. We travelled from Halifax to Manchester. We are now in Birmingham thanks to my dad who collected us from Manchester and dropped us in Birmingham. All because easyJet don't know when they could get us back out but want us to keep checking the app (along with the thousands of others)." A number of arriving flights were forced to divert to other airports. One Singapore Airlines flight arriving from Houston in Texas had to go to London Heathrow while another, which came in from Singapore, was forced to land at London Gatwick. An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport was diverted to Birmingham Airport.

You will never guess Wordle’s terrible, hilarious original name

“Mr. Bugs Wordy Nugz.” | Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Wordle is a pretty clever name for the very good word game created by Josh Wardle. But when he was first working on it in 2013, Wardle had another name in mind that isn’t quite as catchy. “This is true: I was going to call Wordle, Mr. Bugs’ Wordy Nugz ,” Wardle revealed as part of a presentation about Wordle at Figma’s Config conference on Wednesday. He also showed a slide that spelled out the name in big yellow letters. “Had I called the game Mr. Bugs , I like to think it would not have been successful.” During the presentation, which was about the development decisions that he said “are the opposite of what you’re meant to do” but ultimately contributed to making the game a hit, Wardle also discussed the history of the game and showed off a bunch of early prototypes. Wardle had wanted to make a game for his partner . He liked words and liked the game Mastermind , so in 2013, he mashed the two ideas together and started making what would become Wordle . His first prototype was for Android, and much of the core game was there: you had six guesses to figure out a five-letter word. But this early version was an endless game, meaning that as soon as you figured out one word, you could try and solve another. It also picked from five-letter words at random, meaning you might have been trying to figure out more obscure words like “ zizel ” or “ yrneh .” Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge In order to whittle down the word list to a set of words that “people could reasonably know,” Wardle then built another game where you could press a button to say if you knew a word, didn’t know it, or maybe knew it. This helped him winnow the list down from 13,000 to about 2,500 words. Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Wardle says his partner categorized all 13,000 five-letter words. He also kept working on the game’s design. In some older iterations he included with his presentation, the game had things like a score or red X marks to denote “lives.” Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge This all happened in 2013, when he was also considering the Mr. Bugs name. But then, Wardle said he lost interest in the game, “put it on the back burner,” and didn’t touch it for six years. In early 2020, Wardle and his partner were playing a lot of The New York Times ’ crossword and its Spelling Bee game. He noticed that they were both once-a-day kind of games — there is only one Spelling Bee a day, and the day’s crossword must be completed on the same day in order to maintain a streak. He decided to make a similar choice for what would become Wordle . In 2021, he built a version of what would become Wordle that lived on his personal domain (which is where you might have played Wordle before The New York Times fully took it over). “This was something else I did that you’re not meant to do. I made a website,” Wardle said. “I think a lot of the thinking around games was that you want apps so you can catch your audience. You can send them push notifications. I didn’t want to do any of that. It was just [my partner] and I playing the game. So making a website seemed so obvious to me.” He thinks being a website helped the game, as you could just share it with someone and they could play it. Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Wardle’s version of Wordle on his personal domain. For about six months, Wardle said it was just the two of them playing the game on his website. Then, he shared it with family, they shared it with friends, and it started to grow from there. After seeing people post their results in emoji form, he formally added emoji results as a feature to the game in late 2021. On January 31st, The New York Times announced that it had bought Wordle from Wardle . “I think this took a lot of people by surprise,” Wardle said in his presentation. “It was a very clear decision for me to make to sell the game. I didn’t want to run a games business. I’m interested in creating things. “It was obvious due to the success of Wordle that I could make my life if I wanted to,” Wardle continued. “But there are a bunch of things that I wouldn’t enjoy about running a games business. And it just felt so clear to me that that wasn’t something I wanted any part of.” He also said that he didn’t want to monetize the game. “All of this comes back to [that] I’m building the game for my partner. I’m not going to show her ads or try and upsell her on a premium subscription. But it’s even though I didn’t want to make money from Wordle , it quickly became apparent to me that there were other people who were going to make money off Wordle , whether I was involved or not.” Wardle said that “selling to The New York Times was a way to just to step away.” Wardle concluded by saying that, if he had wanted to make a viral word game, he wouldn’t have made Wordle . “I was trying to do something that was authentic to me. I was trying to build something for someone that I loved. It just so happened a bunch of other people loved it.” His advice for other people trying to make things? “Don’t try to make Wordle. Make the thing that you’re passionate about that is meaningful to you. And then everything else will follow from that.”

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You will never guess Wordle’s terrible, hilarious original name. “Mr. Bugs Wordy Nugz.” | Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Wordle is a pretty clever name for the very good word game created by Josh Wardle. But when he was first working on it in 2013, Wardle had another name in mind that isn’t quite as catchy. “This is true: I was going to call Wordle, Mr. Bugs’ Wordy Nugz ,” Wardle revealed as part of a presentation about Wordle at Figma’s Config conference on Wednesday. He also showed a slide that spelled out the name in big yellow letters. “Had I called the game Mr. Bugs , I like to think it would not have been successful.” During the presentation, which was about the development decisions that he said “are the opposite of what you’re meant to do” but ultimately contributed to making the game a hit, Wardle also discussed the history of the game and showed off a bunch of early prototypes. Wardle had wanted to make a game for his partner . He liked words and liked the game Mastermind , so in 2013, he mashed the two ideas together and started making what would become Wordle . His first prototype was for Android, and much of the core game was there: you had six guesses to figure out a five-letter word. But this early version was an endless game, meaning that as soon as you figured out one word, you could try and solve another. It also picked from five-letter words at random, meaning you might have been trying to figure out more obscure words like “ zizel ” or “ yrneh .” Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge In order to whittle down the word list to a set of words that “people could reasonably know,” Wardle then built another game where you could press a button to say if you knew a word, didn’t know it, or maybe knew it. This helped him winnow the list down from 13,000 to about 2,500 words. Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Wardle says his partner categorized all 13,000 five-letter words. He also kept working on the game’s design. In some older iterations he included with his presentation, the game had things like a score or red X marks to denote “lives.” Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge This all happened in 2013, when he was also considering the Mr. Bugs name. But then, Wardle said he lost interest in the game, “put it on the back burner,” and didn’t touch it for six years. In early 2020, Wardle and his partner were playing a lot of The New York Times ’ crossword and its Spelling Bee game. He noticed that they were both once-a-day kind of games — there is only one Spelling Bee a day, and the day’s crossword must be completed on the same day in order to maintain a streak. He decided to make a similar choice for what would become Wordle . In 2021, he built a version of what would become Wordle that lived on his personal domain (which is where you might have played Wordle before The New York Times fully took it over). “This was something else I did that you’re not meant to do. I made a website,” Wardle said. “I think a lot of the thinking around games was that you want apps so you can catch your audience. You can send them push notifications. I didn’t want to do any of that. It was just [my partner] and I playing the game. So making a website seemed so obvious to me.” He thinks being a website helped the game, as you could just share it with someone and they could play it. Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge Wardle’s version of Wordle on his personal domain. For about six months, Wardle said it was just the two of them playing the game on his website. Then, he shared it with family, they shared it with friends, and it started to grow from there. After seeing people post their results in emoji form, he formally added emoji results as a feature to the game in late 2021. On January 31st, The New York Times announced that it had bought Wordle from Wardle . “I think this took a lot of people by surprise,” Wardle said in his presentation. “It was a very clear decision for me to make to sell the game. I didn’t want to run a games business. I’m interested in creating things. “It was obvious due to the success of Wordle that I could make my life if I wanted to,” Wardle continued. “But there are a bunch of things that I wouldn’t enjoy about running a games business. And it just felt so clear to me that that wasn’t something I wanted any part of.” He also said that he didn’t want to monetize the game. “All of this comes back to [that] I’m building the game for my partner. I’m not going to show her ads or try and upsell her on a premium subscription. But it’s even though I didn’t want to make money from Wordle , it quickly became apparent to me that there were other people who were going to make money off Wordle , whether I was involved or not.” Wardle said that “selling to The New York Times was a way to just to step away.” Wardle concluded by saying that, if he had wanted to make a viral word game, he wouldn’t have made Wordle . “I was trying to do something that was authentic to me. I was trying to build something for someone that I loved. It just so happened a bunch of other people loved it.” His advice for other people trying to make things? “Don’t try to make Wordle. Make the thing that you’re passionate about that is meaningful to you. And then everything else will follow from that.”

Huawei Launches FPGGP Acceleration Program to Help Global Financial Industry Go Digital and Intelligent

June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced the launch of the Financial Partner Go Global Program (FPGGP) Acceleration Program during the 2024 HiFS Frontier Forum. Huawei aims to work with more partners that have extensive industry-specific experience, focus on key scenarios within digital transformation in the global financial industry, and unite program participants and their capacity to innovate. In this way, Huawei and partners can support the transformation and upgrade of customers in the financial industry throughout the lifecycle from consultation, solutions, to services, achieving win-win cooperation for all involved. Jason Cao, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, stated that Huawei is committed to building a global ecosystem for the digital finance industry. This involves global leading partners, those who are engaged in the local industry, and who are innovators in segmented scenarios. "Huawei has worked with partners to develop innovative scenario-based solutions in eight mainstream industry scenarios, from infrastructure O&M to application system platforms, from core business transactions to big data applications, and from banking to insurance and securities." FPGGP made its debut in 2021. Over the past three years, FPGGP has worked with 11 partners to successfully deliver solutions and complete digital transformation for over 20 financial customers in 14 countries and regions worldwide. Now, it had 24 partners join in China, among which six became council members: Sunline, Tongdun Technology, Netis, Wallyt, Sinosoft, and Chinasoft International. Roger Wang, Vice President of Huawei Digital Finance BU and President of Global Partnerships, said that Huawei stick to the "Partners + Huawei" strategy and keep cooperating with world-leading financial partners for shared success, and provide excellent solutions, innovation capabilities, and outstanding practices with partners. The FPGGP Acceleration Program aims to accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation progress of the financial industry from the following three aspects: 1. Encourage more global competency partners to join the FPGGP to provide comprehensive support to our customers throughout their entire business journey, from consulting and solutions to services and operations. 2. Incubate more scenario-based solutions for the financial industry based on customers' digital and intelligent transformation requirements.

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Huawei Launches FPGGP Acceleration Program to Help Global Financial Industry Go Digital and Intelligent. June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced the launch of the Financial Partner Go Global Program (FPGGP) Acceleration Program during the 2024 HiFS Frontier Forum. Huawei aims to work with more partners that have extensive industry-specific experience, focus on key scenarios within digital transformation in the global financial industry, and unite program participants and their capacity to innovate. In this way, Huawei and partners can support the transformation and upgrade of customers in the financial industry throughout the lifecycle from consultation, solutions, to services, achieving win-win cooperation for all involved. Jason Cao, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, stated that Huawei is committed to building a global ecosystem for the digital finance industry. This involves global leading partners, those who are engaged in the local industry, and who are innovators in segmented scenarios. "Huawei has worked with partners to develop innovative scenario-based solutions in eight mainstream industry scenarios, from infrastructure O&M to application system platforms, from core business transactions to big data applications, and from banking to insurance and securities." FPGGP made its debut in 2021. Over the past three years, FPGGP has worked with 11 partners to successfully deliver solutions and complete digital transformation for over 20 financial customers in 14 countries and regions worldwide. Now, it had 24 partners join in China, among which six became council members: Sunline, Tongdun Technology, Netis, Wallyt, Sinosoft, and Chinasoft International. Roger Wang, Vice President of Huawei Digital Finance BU and President of Global Partnerships, said that Huawei stick to the "Partners + Huawei" strategy and keep cooperating with world-leading financial partners for shared success, and provide excellent solutions, innovation capabilities, and outstanding practices with partners. The FPGGP Acceleration Program aims to accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation progress of the financial industry from the following three aspects: 1. Encourage more global competency partners to join the FPGGP to provide comprehensive support to our customers throughout their entire business journey, from consulting and solutions to services and operations. 2. Incubate more scenario-based solutions for the financial industry based on customers' digital and intelligent transformation requirements.

LIV Golf's Jon Rahm admits 1 thing he misses about PGA Tour

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. Having trouble? Click here. LIV Golf was always a legitimate threat, but it became much more of a legitimate tour when it got the defending Masters Champion to join. Jon Rahm shocked the golf world in December when, after much criticism of the new tour, he joined LIV for what's assumed to be an absurd amount of money. Rahm once said that 54-hole tournaments aren't real golf and that $400 million would not change his lifestyle. However, amid rumors that an offer reached $600 million, Rahm went off to the Saudi-funded league. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jon Rahm of Spain tees off on the 14th hole during the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 19, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Sure, all that money is nice, and it seems that Rahm knew what he was signing up for – while a fat paycheck, his golf legacy would forever change, even despite winning the Masters last April. But Rahm won plenty more than just that green jacket. Prior to his move to LIV, he had 11 PGA victories, including the The two-time major champion seemed to hint there is one large aspect about the PGA Tour that he does miss. "For everyone who said this was going to be easy. not being able to defend titles I want to defend, it hasn't," he said Tuesday, per Barstool Sports. Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Masters trophy at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images) WYNDHAM CLARK REFLECTS ON HOW THERAPY RESURGED HIS GOLF CAREER, GETTING HOT IN TIME FOR MASTERS Rahm said it was difficult not to be at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera and The Sentry in Hawaii. He added it was "hard not to be at [the Waste Management] Phoenix Open." Of course, Rahm will be defending his Augusta National victory, and he'll be there placing the green jacket on someone else – unless, of course, he goes back-to-back. "It is not an easy decision because I've had a really successful career, and I've been very happy. But there's a lot of things that LIV Golf has to offer that were very, very enticing, starting with team golf," he told Fox News' Bret Baier during his LIV announcement. "Being part of a team is something that's been really big for me throughout my career." "Yeah, the money is great," he continued. "Obviously, it is wonderful. But what I've said before is true. I do not play golf for the money. I play golf for the love of the game and for the love of golf. But as a husband, as a father and as a family man, I have a duty to my family to give them the best opportunities and the most amount of resources possible. And that's where that comes in. Obviously, it is a factor, and it was an important one, obviously, in this decision."

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LIV Golf's Jon Rahm admits 1 thing he misses about PGA Tour. Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. Having trouble? Click here. LIV Golf was always a legitimate threat, but it became much more of a legitimate tour when it got the defending Masters Champion to join. Jon Rahm shocked the golf world in December when, after much criticism of the new tour, he joined LIV for what's assumed to be an absurd amount of money. Rahm once said that 54-hole tournaments aren't real golf and that $400 million would not change his lifestyle. However, amid rumors that an offer reached $600 million, Rahm went off to the Saudi-funded league. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jon Rahm of Spain tees off on the 14th hole during the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 19, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Sure, all that money is nice, and it seems that Rahm knew what he was signing up for – while a fat paycheck, his golf legacy would forever change, even despite winning the Masters last April. But Rahm won plenty more than just that green jacket. Prior to his move to LIV, he had 11 PGA victories, including the The two-time major champion seemed to hint there is one large aspect about the PGA Tour that he does miss. "For everyone who said this was going to be easy. not being able to defend titles I want to defend, it hasn't," he said Tuesday, per Barstool Sports. Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Masters trophy at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images) WYNDHAM CLARK REFLECTS ON HOW THERAPY RESURGED HIS GOLF CAREER, GETTING HOT IN TIME FOR MASTERS Rahm said it was difficult not to be at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera and The Sentry in Hawaii. He added it was "hard not to be at [the Waste Management] Phoenix Open." Of course, Rahm will be defending his Augusta National victory, and he'll be there placing the green jacket on someone else – unless, of course, he goes back-to-back. "It is not an easy decision because I've had a really successful career, and I've been very happy. But there's a lot of things that LIV Golf has to offer that were very, very enticing, starting with team golf," he told Fox News' Bret Baier during his LIV announcement. "Being part of a team is something that's been really big for me throughout my career." "Yeah, the money is great," he continued. "Obviously, it is wonderful. But what I've said before is true. I do not play golf for the money. I play golf for the love of the game and for the love of golf. But as a husband, as a father and as a family man, I have a duty to my family to give them the best opportunities and the most amount of resources possible. And that's where that comes in. Obviously, it is a factor, and it was an important one, obviously, in this decision."

‘Not a solution’ – fears grow over prospect of win for far right in France

The sense of unease loomed over the Pride parade in Paris on Saturday, hinted at by the banner reading: "The far right is the mortal enemy of LGBTI people." The gloom persisted, even as tens of thousands of people turned up for the march. "We hope that this Pride march won't be our last," one attender told Le Monde, as organisers warned that the rise to power of the far-right National Rally (RN) could sharply curtail LGBTQ+ rights. About 10 miles away, a similar sense of anxiety hovered over the hundreds who had gathered to remember Nahel Merzouk, the teenager shot dead at point-blank range by a police officer during a traffic check a year ago. The timing of the tribute to Merzouk, one day before France flocked to the polls in the first round of snap parliamentary elections, was a "powerful symbol," Assa Traoré, who has been fighting for justice since her brother, Adama, died in the custody of French police in 2016, told Reuters. The RN has promised to overhaul the legal status of police so that, if they use their arms during an intervention, the presumption will be that the police were acting in self-defence. "We, from the working-class neighbourhoods, are the firsthand victims of these elections," Traoré added. "We … are afraid every day that our sons, brothers, or husbands will be killed. Racism and racial profiling are our daily life.'' While exit polls on Sunday suggested the RN had come top in the first round of parliamentary elections, with projections that the party would win about 34% of the vote, the final result, which will not be known until after the second round on 7 July, remains highly uncertain. But three weeks after France's president, Emmanuel Macron, announced his shock decision to call elections, divisions have deepened across France, with rights groups reporting a rise in racist, homophobic and transphobic attacks, as RN touts a programme that singles out groups such as dual nationals and those born and raised in France by foreign parents. The undercurrent of division suggests that the decade-long effort by Marine Le Pen to soften the image of her party has been for the most part superficial – a view backed by French media outlets Libération and Mediapart. Recently, they published lists of 45 RN candidates who had expressed racist, antisemitic or homophobic views on social media, including one who called for the abolition of a law that makes it illegal to question the Holocaust and another who claimed that some civilisations remain "below bestiality in the chain of evolution". The RN has long been clear about its priorities should it take power, with the party's president, Jordan Bardella, 28, using phrases such as "French people of foreign origin" – a distinction that runs counter to the French constitution – and highlighting policies that would target immigrants, practising Muslims and dual nationals. Bardella has promised to prioritise citizens over foreigners when it comes to social housing and other welfare benefits, and said the party would seek to ban the wearing of headscarves in public places after the presidential elections in 2027. The party also intends to introduce a law to combat "Islamist ideologies", by making it easier to close mosques and deport imams who are deemed to be radicalised, Bardella told the Financial Times. Other measures would include a ban on clothing that the party saw as an "affirmation" of those "ideologies", including various types of veils and burkinis. "The veil is not desirable in French society," he told the paper. "The battle is in part legislative, but is also a cultural battle that needs to be pursued." The prospect of the RN – fresh from its European elections win – being closer to power than ever before appears to have emboldened some. This week the Collective for Countering Islamophobia in Europe (CCIE) published a note on social media that it said had been given to a Muslim man in the region of Haute-Savoie, telling him to "go back" to his country. "You are going to get fucked by Bardella soon! Get out of this residence before we make you get out!" skip past newsletter promotion Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google after newsletter promotion Hours after Macron's surprise election call, four men assaulted a 19-year-old as he made his way home, hurling homophobic and transphobic slurs at him, and punched him in the face, according to Libération. The four, who were found guilty and sentenced after the attack, told police they were RN party members and members of the violent far-right GUD group, according to the office of the Paris prosecutor. Anne Bachman, a municipal councillor with the Communist party in southern France, said she had gone to police after being threatened by a far-right voter. "The climate has changed. People are out in the open, they don't hide that they are far-right, they feel strong," Bachman told Reuters. Amid concerns over what might lie ahead for France in the coming weeks, calls for voters to reject the far right have continued to pour in from an unexpected source: French sport stars. On Sunday Jules Koundé, a footballer who plays for La Liga's Barcelona and is a member of the French national team, was the latest to weigh in. "For my part, I see that the extreme right has never led a country towards more freedom, more justice and togetherness. And I don't think it ever will," he

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‘Not a solution’ – fears grow over prospect of win for far right in France. The sense of unease loomed over the Pride parade in Paris on Saturday, hinted at by the banner reading: "The far right is the mortal enemy of LGBTI people." The gloom persisted, even as tens of thousands of people turned up for the march. "We hope that this Pride march won't be our last," one attender told Le Monde, as organisers warned that the rise to power of the far-right National Rally (RN) could sharply curtail LGBTQ+ rights. About 10 miles away, a similar sense of anxiety hovered over the hundreds who had gathered to remember Nahel Merzouk, the teenager shot dead at point-blank range by a police officer during a traffic check a year ago. The timing of the tribute to Merzouk, one day before France flocked to the polls in the first round of snap parliamentary elections, was a "powerful symbol," Assa Traoré, who has been fighting for justice since her brother, Adama, died in the custody of French police in 2016, told Reuters. The RN has promised to overhaul the legal status of police so that, if they use their arms during an intervention, the presumption will be that the police were acting in self-defence. "We, from the working-class neighbourhoods, are the firsthand victims of these elections," Traoré added. "We … are afraid every day that our sons, brothers, or husbands will be killed. Racism and racial profiling are our daily life.'' While exit polls on Sunday suggested the RN had come top in the first round of parliamentary elections, with projections that the party would win about 34% of the vote, the final result, which will not be known until after the second round on 7 July, remains highly uncertain. But three weeks after France's president, Emmanuel Macron, announced his shock decision to call elections, divisions have deepened across France, with rights groups reporting a rise in racist, homophobic and transphobic attacks, as RN touts a programme that singles out groups such as dual nationals and those born and raised in France by foreign parents. The undercurrent of division suggests that the decade-long effort by Marine Le Pen to soften the image of her party has been for the most part superficial – a view backed by French media outlets Libération and Mediapart. Recently, they published lists of 45 RN candidates who had expressed racist, antisemitic or homophobic views on social media, including one who called for the abolition of a law that makes it illegal to question the Holocaust and another who claimed that some civilisations remain "below bestiality in the chain of evolution". The RN has long been clear about its priorities should it take power, with the party's president, Jordan Bardella, 28, using phrases such as "French people of foreign origin" – a distinction that runs counter to the French constitution – and highlighting policies that would target immigrants, practising Muslims and dual nationals. Bardella has promised to prioritise citizens over foreigners when it comes to social housing and other welfare benefits, and said the party would seek to ban the wearing of headscarves in public places after the presidential elections in 2027. The party also intends to introduce a law to combat "Islamist ideologies", by making it easier to close mosques and deport imams who are deemed to be radicalised, Bardella told the Financial Times. Other measures would include a ban on clothing that the party saw as an "affirmation" of those "ideologies", including various types of veils and burkinis. "The veil is not desirable in French society," he told the paper. "The battle is in part legislative, but is also a cultural battle that needs to be pursued." The prospect of the RN – fresh from its European elections win – being closer to power than ever before appears to have emboldened some. This week the Collective for Countering Islamophobia in Europe (CCIE) published a note on social media that it said had been given to a Muslim man in the region of Haute-Savoie, telling him to "go back" to his country. "You are going to get fucked by Bardella soon! Get out of this residence before we make you get out!" skip past newsletter promotion Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google after newsletter promotion Hours after Macron's surprise election call, four men assaulted a 19-year-old as he made his way home, hurling homophobic and transphobic slurs at him, and punched him in the face, according to Libération. The four, who were found guilty and sentenced after the attack, told police they were RN party members and members of the violent far-right GUD group, according to the office of the Paris prosecutor. Anne Bachman, a municipal councillor with the Communist party in southern France, said she had gone to police after being threatened by a far-right voter. "The climate has changed. People are out in the open, they don't hide that they are far-right, they feel strong," Bachman told Reuters. Amid concerns over what might lie ahead for France in the coming weeks, calls for voters to reject the far right have continued to pour in from an unexpected source: French sport stars. On Sunday Jules Koundé, a footballer who plays for La Liga's Barcelona and is a member of the French national team, was the latest to weigh in. "For my part, I see that the extreme right has never led a country towards more freedom, more justice and togetherness. And I don't think it ever will," he

Wisconsin warden and eight staff members charged following probes into inmate deaths

The warden of a maximum-security Wisconsin prison and eight members of his staff were charged Wednesday following investigations into the deaths of four inmates over the past year, including one that wasn't discovered until at least 12 hours after the man died. Waupun Correctional Institution’s warden, Randall Hepp, is charged with misconduct in public office. The other eight face charges of inmate abuse, which is a felony, and three of them — two correctional officers and a correctional sergeant — are also charged with misconduct in public office. All nine had court appearances Wednesday. 'UPSET' WISCONSIN INMATE BREAKS JAIL SPRINKLER, CAUSES OVER $1K IN DAMAGE: REPORT "We are operating the oldest prison in the state of Wisconsin in a dangerous and reckless manner," Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt, who led the investigation, said at a news conference announcing the charges. One inmate whose death was ruled a homicide had his water turned off for a significant amount of time, wasn't closely monitored despite refusing to eat, and didn't have direct contact with a doctor because he was in restrictive housing, Schmidt said. Another inmate who had a stroke was dead in his cell for at least 12 hours before he was found. Hepp, who faces up to 3 1/2 years in prison if he's convicted, announced last week that he planned to retire at the end of June and that Deputy Warden Brad Mlodzik would take over. He said in an email to Waupun staff that he had helped improve "safety and order" at the prison. "It is amazing to know how far we have come," Hepp wrote. "We also know we have more to do." Hepp’s attorney Robert Webb did not respond to an emailed request for comment Wednesday. Three of the four deaths are subject to federal lawsuits, the state Department of Corrections is investigating the prison’s operations, and the governor last year asked the U.S. Department of Justice to get involved. Jared Hoy, who heads the Department of Corrections, said in a statement that more than 20 people remain under internal investigation, at least eight are on administrative leave and nine others were fired or have retired since the probe began a year ago. Given the ongoing investigation, Hoy asked the sheriff to keep his probe open and share all of his findings to date "as soon as possible and without any further delay." Schmidt said he could reopen the investigation into more criminal charges if the internal state probe reveals additional evidence. The first of the four inmates who died, Dean Hoffman, killed himself in solitary confinement last June. Hoffman's daughter filed a federal lawsuit in February alleging that prison officials failed to provide her father with adequate mental health care and medications. Tyshun Lemons and Cameron Williams were both found dead at the facility in October. Dodge County Medical Examiner PJ Schoebel said Lemons overdosed on acetyl fentanyl, a potent opioid painkiller, and Williams died of a stroke. Donald Maier was found dead at the prison in February. Schmidt said his death was ruled a homicide due to malnutrition and dehydration. All of the charges are related to the deaths of Williams and Maier. Waupun’s problems extend beyond the inmate deaths. Gov. Tony Evers’ office said in March that federal investigators were looking into a suspected smuggling ring involving prison employees. Evers said Wednesday in reaction to the charges being filed that everyone who failed to do their job will be held accountable. "There must be accountability and justice," Evers said in a statement. "And I believe accountability and justice insist that both internal and law enforcement investigations must continue until they have been exhaustively and thoroughly completed." The state Department of Corrections imposed a lockdown at Waupun, and at prisons in Green Bay and Stanley last year due to a shortage of guards. Waupun inmates filed a federal lawsuit in October alleging the the conditions amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. That lawsuit is still pending. Schmidt said he did not believe the lockdown had anything to do with the inmates' deaths. Stanley resumed normal operations in November. Movement restrictions have eased at Waupun and Green Bay, but as of the department’s latest update in April, in-person visitation had not resumed at Waupun and recreation time was still limited. Prisoners were being allowed to make phone calls and text using electronic tablets, however. Waupun is one of five maximum-security prisons in Wisconsin. The facility, built in the 1850s, held 712 inmates as of May 31, according to the state Department of Corrections latest population report. The prison is designed to hold up 882 inmates. Republican state lawmakers used the filing of charges to renew their calls for Evers to close the prisons in Waupun and Green Bay , which was also built in the 1800s. "The warden may have been arrested, but the buck doesn’t stop there," said state Sen. Van Wanggaard, who chairs the Senate committee that oversees the state prison system. "Tony Evers can’t keep his head in the sand anymore."

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Wisconsin warden and eight staff members charged following probes into inmate deaths. The warden of a maximum-security Wisconsin prison and eight members of his staff were charged Wednesday following investigations into the deaths of four inmates over the past year, including one that wasn't discovered until at least 12 hours after the man died. Waupun Correctional Institution’s warden, Randall Hepp, is charged with misconduct in public office. The other eight face charges of inmate abuse, which is a felony, and three of them — two correctional officers and a correctional sergeant — are also charged with misconduct in public office. All nine had court appearances Wednesday. 'UPSET' WISCONSIN INMATE BREAKS JAIL SPRINKLER, CAUSES OVER $1K IN DAMAGE: REPORT "We are operating the oldest prison in the state of Wisconsin in a dangerous and reckless manner," Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt, who led the investigation, said at a news conference announcing the charges. One inmate whose death was ruled a homicide had his water turned off for a significant amount of time, wasn't closely monitored despite refusing to eat, and didn't have direct contact with a doctor because he was in restrictive housing, Schmidt said. Another inmate who had a stroke was dead in his cell for at least 12 hours before he was found. Hepp, who faces up to 3 1/2 years in prison if he's convicted, announced last week that he planned to retire at the end of June and that Deputy Warden Brad Mlodzik would take over. He said in an email to Waupun staff that he had helped improve "safety and order" at the prison. "It is amazing to know how far we have come," Hepp wrote. "We also know we have more to do." Hepp’s attorney Robert Webb did not respond to an emailed request for comment Wednesday. Three of the four deaths are subject to federal lawsuits, the state Department of Corrections is investigating the prison’s operations, and the governor last year asked the U.S. Department of Justice to get involved. Jared Hoy, who heads the Department of Corrections, said in a statement that more than 20 people remain under internal investigation, at least eight are on administrative leave and nine others were fired or have retired since the probe began a year ago. Given the ongoing investigation, Hoy asked the sheriff to keep his probe open and share all of his findings to date "as soon as possible and without any further delay." Schmidt said he could reopen the investigation into more criminal charges if the internal state probe reveals additional evidence. The first of the four inmates who died, Dean Hoffman, killed himself in solitary confinement last June. Hoffman's daughter filed a federal lawsuit in February alleging that prison officials failed to provide her father with adequate mental health care and medications. Tyshun Lemons and Cameron Williams were both found dead at the facility in October. Dodge County Medical Examiner PJ Schoebel said Lemons overdosed on acetyl fentanyl, a potent opioid painkiller, and Williams died of a stroke. Donald Maier was found dead at the prison in February. Schmidt said his death was ruled a homicide due to malnutrition and dehydration. All of the charges are related to the deaths of Williams and Maier. Waupun’s problems extend beyond the inmate deaths. Gov. Tony Evers’ office said in March that federal investigators were looking into a suspected smuggling ring involving prison employees. Evers said Wednesday in reaction to the charges being filed that everyone who failed to do their job will be held accountable. "There must be accountability and justice," Evers said in a statement. "And I believe accountability and justice insist that both internal and law enforcement investigations must continue until they have been exhaustively and thoroughly completed." The state Department of Corrections imposed a lockdown at Waupun, and at prisons in Green Bay and Stanley last year due to a shortage of guards. Waupun inmates filed a federal lawsuit in October alleging the the conditions amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. That lawsuit is still pending. Schmidt said he did not believe the lockdown had anything to do with the inmates' deaths. Stanley resumed normal operations in November. Movement restrictions have eased at Waupun and Green Bay, but as of the department’s latest update in April, in-person visitation had not resumed at Waupun and recreation time was still limited. Prisoners were being allowed to make phone calls and text using electronic tablets, however. Waupun is one of five maximum-security prisons in Wisconsin. The facility, built in the 1850s, held 712 inmates as of May 31, according to the state Department of Corrections latest population report. The prison is designed to hold up 882 inmates. Republican state lawmakers used the filing of charges to renew their calls for Evers to close the prisons in Waupun and Green Bay , which was also built in the 1800s. "The warden may have been arrested, but the buck doesn’t stop there," said state Sen. Van Wanggaard, who chairs the Senate committee that oversees the state prison system. "Tony Evers can’t keep his head in the sand anymore."

Bitcoin plummets to $54K seeing $590 million in long liquidations

Quick Take Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline, dropping to $54,000, down a further 5% in 24 hours, marking a 27% decrease from its all-time high. This downturn has led to significant market turmoil, with approximately $685 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $590 million in long positions, one of the year’s largest long liquidations, according to Coinglass. BTC Total Liquidations: (Source: Coinglass) The market’s volatility coincides with the announcement that Mt. Gox has commenced its repayment process to creditors. According to market news reporter db , in an official letter dated July 5, 2024, the Rehabilitation Trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, has initiated repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to certain creditors via designated crypto exchanges, following the Rehabilitation Plan. The letter outlines that further repayments will proceed once conditions such as account verification, acceptance of the Agency Receipt Agreement, and the completion of discussions between the trustee and exchanges are met. Additionally, a post on X from Arkham Intelligence reveals that Mt. Gox has moved 47,228 BTC, valued at $2.71 billion, from cold storage to a new wallet. This significant movement of funds has likely contributed to the heightened market activity and volatility. Mt Gox Transaction: (Source: Arkham Intelligence) The post Bitcoin plummets to $54K seeing $590 million in long liquidations appeared first on CryptoSlate .

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Bitcoin plummets to $54K seeing $590 million in long liquidations. Quick Take Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline, dropping to $54,000, down a further 5% in 24 hours, marking a 27% decrease from its all-time high. This downturn has led to significant market turmoil, with approximately $685 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $590 million in long positions, one of the year’s largest long liquidations, according to Coinglass. BTC Total Liquidations: (Source: Coinglass) The market’s volatility coincides with the announcement that Mt. Gox has commenced its repayment process to creditors. According to market news reporter db , in an official letter dated July 5, 2024, the Rehabilitation Trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, has initiated repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to certain creditors via designated crypto exchanges, following the Rehabilitation Plan. The letter outlines that further repayments will proceed once conditions such as account verification, acceptance of the Agency Receipt Agreement, and the completion of discussions between the trustee and exchanges are met. Additionally, a post on X from Arkham Intelligence reveals that Mt. Gox has moved 47,228 BTC, valued at $2.71 billion, from cold storage to a new wallet. This significant movement of funds has likely contributed to the heightened market activity and volatility. Mt Gox Transaction: (Source: Arkham Intelligence) The post Bitcoin plummets to $54K seeing $590 million in long liquidations appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Kenya: The pain of the bereaved, calls for fresh protests

After days of bloody protests against proposed tax hikes and the removal of the bill, Kenyans were still shaken to the core. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported cases of abduction and arbitrary arrests. During the June 25 protest alone, 26 people were killed, the body said. Many more were wounded. A number of businesses are also counting losses following looting and burning down of buildings. In a bid to find a lasting solution, William Ruto has been meeting different groups at the State House in an effort of finding a lasting solution following the protests. The President has directed the setting up of a committee to address the concerns of youth who are dissatisfied with the state of the country's affairs. However, calls for another protest this Tuesday (Jul. 2) persist, especially o, X (formerly Twitter). Some even demanding the president resign. In anticipation of more protests, Nairobi still has a heavy presence of security personnel.

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Kenya: The pain of the bereaved, calls for fresh protests. After days of bloody protests against proposed tax hikes and the removal of the bill, Kenyans were still shaken to the core. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported cases of abduction and arbitrary arrests. During the June 25 protest alone, 26 people were killed, the body said. Many more were wounded. A number of businesses are also counting losses following looting and burning down of buildings. In a bid to find a lasting solution, William Ruto has been meeting different groups at the State House in an effort of finding a lasting solution following the protests. The President has directed the setting up of a committee to address the concerns of youth who are dissatisfied with the state of the country's affairs. However, calls for another protest this Tuesday (Jul. 2) persist, especially o, X (formerly Twitter). Some even demanding the president resign. In anticipation of more protests, Nairobi still has a heavy presence of security personnel.

Ken Jeong: ‘I’d make a horrible spy. I would betray someone very quickly’

The comedian, actor and physician answers your questions on his worst heckles, playing a chicken and why Dick Van Dyke made him cry What's your opinion on the adage about not working with animals and children, considering you've worked with Crystal the capuchin monkey several times? fandango87 I've worked with Crystal on a dozen projects – The Hangover, the TV show Community and another movie, The Zookeeper. She is just a miracle. For example, in The Hangover, [director] Todd Phillips would give a direction or a note and it would probably take me three or four takes. Crystal could literally do it on the spot. I was upstaged by a monkey, and now I'm at peace with that. You had a brief but memorable role on the US Office as a member of Michael Scott's improv class. How accurately did that improv class reflect your real experiences? RedCraig30 It gave me goosebumps because my favourite comedy of all time was the UK Office. It's probably my favourite guest-starring role of my career. The improv class was surreal. It was strikingly similar because Steve Carell and the other actors would improvise on top of the scripted scenes. It was very real and very genuine. You get to watch Steve – one of my favourite actors – from the best seat in the house. It was a masterclass. 'Medicine is the best medicine' … Jeong in Dr Ken. Photograph: Nicole Wilder/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images Is laughter the best medicine? CaptainLib I think medicine's the best medicine. Laughter helps you through life. But – speaking as a proper physician – medicine is the best medicine. Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger get a big reveal on The Masked Singer. Photograph: Fox Image Collection/Getty Images You're in My Spy and the upcoming My Spy: The Eternal City. Would you make a good spy in real life? richpelley I would make a horrible spy. I have no spy skills. I'm a weak man. I have a very weak spirit. I would betray someone very quickly if threatened. I'd talk too much and reveal too many secrets and plans. I love your reaction when Dick Van Dyke Jeong on The Masked Singer US. Photograph: Fox Image Collection/Getty Images Is Donald Glover really that cool, funny and talented? IscoBusquet Donald Glover is perhaps the most talented person I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's this incredible actor, comedian and then obviously there's his music. We shared a trailer during Community. The Childish Gambino albums were written in his trailer. My daughter's favourite artist is Childish Gambino. I score a lot of cool points with my daughter saying I worked with him. What's the most memorable heckl e you've had performing standup, and how did you handle it? VerulamiumParkRanger Silence is the worst heckle. When something doesn't land, there's a reason they call it "dying on stage" when you're left with … what's the opposite of love? It's not hate. It's apathy. Apathy is very hurtful, but that onstage training preps you for the apathy of showbusiness. You have to get thicker skin and learn to keep moving on and performing. Have you ever been on a bachelor party that ended up as badly as in The Hangover? TurangaLeela2 I got married 20 years ago, way before The Hangover. It's our anniversary in September. My bachelor party was in Vegas and it couldn't have been more tame. Who knew that five years later I would be part of the biggest Vegas movie of all time and everyone would associate me with the raunchiness of it all? In real life we were just a bunch of doctors going: "We're drinking. Wow!" Jeong and Donald Glover in Community. Photograph: NBC Universal/Getty Images Why does there seem to be such a natural connection between medicine and comedy? trp981 All my life, I thought I would be a physician. Then, in college, I took my first acting class and I was hooked. I felt I had an aptitude and a passion for it, but training to be a doctor and wanting to do comedy made me feel like such a weirdo. So to go back full circle and do my own sitcom as a doctor [ABC's Dr Ken] gave me a sense of completion. My wife was talking about this the other day. She randomly said: "I don't think you'd have achieved the level you've achieved now had you not been a doctor." Maybe it means I can look at my showbiz life with a sense of maturity that I wouldn't have possessed otherwise, in my current profession. The older I get, the more grateful I am for the past that I have, because when it comes to art commenting on life, you need to have lived a life in order to be an artist.

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Ken Jeong: ‘I’d make a horrible spy. I would betray someone very quickly’. The comedian, actor and physician answers your questions on his worst heckles, playing a chicken and why Dick Van Dyke made him cry What's your opinion on the adage about not working with animals and children, considering you've worked with Crystal the capuchin monkey several times? fandango87 I've worked with Crystal on a dozen projects – The Hangover, the TV show Community and another movie, The Zookeeper. She is just a miracle. For example, in The Hangover, [director] Todd Phillips would give a direction or a note and it would probably take me three or four takes. Crystal could literally do it on the spot. I was upstaged by a monkey, and now I'm at peace with that. You had a brief but memorable role on the US Office as a member of Michael Scott's improv class. How accurately did that improv class reflect your real experiences? RedCraig30 It gave me goosebumps because my favourite comedy of all time was the UK Office. It's probably my favourite guest-starring role of my career. The improv class was surreal. It was strikingly similar because Steve Carell and the other actors would improvise on top of the scripted scenes. It was very real and very genuine. You get to watch Steve – one of my favourite actors – from the best seat in the house. It was a masterclass. 'Medicine is the best medicine' … Jeong in Dr Ken. Photograph: Nicole Wilder/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images Is laughter the best medicine? CaptainLib I think medicine's the best medicine. Laughter helps you through life. But – speaking as a proper physician – medicine is the best medicine. Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger get a big reveal on The Masked Singer. Photograph: Fox Image Collection/Getty Images You're in My Spy and the upcoming My Spy: The Eternal City. Would you make a good spy in real life? richpelley I would make a horrible spy. I have no spy skills. I'm a weak man. I have a very weak spirit. I would betray someone very quickly if threatened. I'd talk too much and reveal too many secrets and plans. I love your reaction when Dick Van Dyke Jeong on The Masked Singer US. Photograph: Fox Image Collection/Getty Images Is Donald Glover really that cool, funny and talented? IscoBusquet Donald Glover is perhaps the most talented person I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's this incredible actor, comedian and then obviously there's his music. We shared a trailer during Community. The Childish Gambino albums were written in his trailer. My daughter's favourite artist is Childish Gambino. I score a lot of cool points with my daughter saying I worked with him. What's the most memorable heckl e you've had performing standup, and how did you handle it? VerulamiumParkRanger Silence is the worst heckle. When something doesn't land, there's a reason they call it "dying on stage" when you're left with … what's the opposite of love? It's not hate. It's apathy. Apathy is very hurtful, but that onstage training preps you for the apathy of showbusiness. You have to get thicker skin and learn to keep moving on and performing. Have you ever been on a bachelor party that ended up as badly as in The Hangover? TurangaLeela2 I got married 20 years ago, way before The Hangover. It's our anniversary in September. My bachelor party was in Vegas and it couldn't have been more tame. Who knew that five years later I would be part of the biggest Vegas movie of all time and everyone would associate me with the raunchiness of it all? In real life we were just a bunch of doctors going: "We're drinking. Wow!" Jeong and Donald Glover in Community. Photograph: NBC Universal/Getty Images Why does there seem to be such a natural connection between medicine and comedy? trp981 All my life, I thought I would be a physician. Then, in college, I took my first acting class and I was hooked. I felt I had an aptitude and a passion for it, but training to be a doctor and wanting to do comedy made me feel like such a weirdo. So to go back full circle and do my own sitcom as a doctor [ABC's Dr Ken] gave me a sense of completion. My wife was talking about this the other day. She randomly said: "I don't think you'd have achieved the level you've achieved now had you not been a doctor." Maybe it means I can look at my showbiz life with a sense of maturity that I wouldn't have possessed otherwise, in my current profession. The older I get, the more grateful I am for the past that I have, because when it comes to art commenting on life, you need to have lived a life in order to be an artist.

Only Donald Trump can save crypto from Joe Biden

In the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, alliances were often short-lived and fluid. Many of the great houses changed alliances as their never-ending quest for power continued. Enter the United States' 2024 presidential election. Cryptocurrency PACs are becoming a force in congressional elections, and retail crypto owners represent a substantial share of the voting electorate. Silicon Valley and other tech entrepreneurs have historically voted for progressives. However, President Biden's administration has been openly hostile to tech generally and to crypto in particular. At the same time, some crypto advocates say that they can't bring themselves to vote for former President Trump despite his recent and open embrace of crypto. Some question whether he will follow through on his rhetoric. Exclusive: Mike Flood is shaking up Congress over cryptocurrency It is true that a politician won't necessarily live up to campaign promises. Tell us something we don't know. Much like the shifting alliances in Game of Thrones, natural alignment and historical behavior are the two strongest ways to judge whether an alliance will last. It is clear that a crypto/Trump alliance has potential, while a Biden/crypto alliance is impossible. Can things get any worse under Biden? His administration engaged in an " Operation Choke Point " effort to encourage regulated banks to cut crypto businesses off from the banking system. His IRS has promulgated a rule to treat crypto wallet developers as if they were brokers. And his Justice Department charged developers of privacy protocols — built in compliance with the Treasury Department's money transmitter guidance — with somehow violating money transmitter laws. Biden's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, Gary Gensler, asserted that all crypto tokens are unregistered securities, even while giving them no reasonable path to register with his agency. The president's Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asserted that all participants in the community of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) — Ooki DAO — were jointly and severally liable for a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol supported by the DAO. (It was an abuse of power, and Biden promoted two commissioners who voted "Yes." He nominated Christy Goldsmith Romero to lead the FDIC, and Kristin Johnson to serve as an assistant secretary of the Treasury Department.) SEC has 'very low' odds of winning against Uniswap The list of the Biden administration's attacks on crypto goes on. Yet, in response to political winds that show crypto is having an impact on both the presidential and congressional elections, the Biden campaign is now accepting crypto donations! That development may need to be added to Webster's entry for "chutzpah" as a canonical example. The Trump administration's history with crypto is more positive. His nominee for CFTC chairman, Chris Giancarlo, was nicknamed "Crypto Dad." His nominee for SEC commissioner, Hester Peirce, was nicknamed "Crypto Mom." And his nominee for CFTC chairman, Heath Tarbert, now works as general counsel at Circle. Overall, Trump's nominees were pro-innovation generally, and pro-crypto specifically. If the Trump team decides to get the band back together in a second administration, it will lean pro-crypto. Of course, the crypto community and Trump also have a shared enemy in Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Trump's antipathy for Warren may be stronger than it is for any other U.S. senator. And it just so happens that Warren's influence on the Biden administration's financial regulatory nominees is to blame for much of Biden's war on crypto. That will almost certainly be enough to cement Trump's support for crypto after the election, and to secure a lasting alliance between Trump and the crypto world. In a political debate at the Consensus crypto conference in May, Messari founder Ryan Selkis compared Democratic candidates reaching to crypto advocates in this election to cheating spouses caught in the act. They might profess regret and love, and it may work out that way in the long term, such that crypto policy could one day become bipartisan. But they certainly shouldn't be forgiven today for years of attacking this technology — or anytime before they have proven they have had a change of heart. This election, I'm voting for the enemy of my enemy. Donald Trump is the best chance that crypto has for a future, free from an existential threat posed by the U.S. government. This is the only choice crypto voters have. J.W. Verret is a guest author for Cointelegraph and an associate professor at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School. He is a practicing crypto forensic accountant and also practices securities law at Lawrence Law LLC. He is a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Advisory Council and a former member of the SEC Investor Advisory Committee. He also leads the Crypto Freedom Lab, a think tank fighting for policy change to preserve freedom and privacy for crypto developers and users.

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Only Donald Trump can save crypto from Joe Biden. In the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, alliances were often short-lived and fluid. Many of the great houses changed alliances as their never-ending quest for power continued. Enter the United States' 2024 presidential election. Cryptocurrency PACs are becoming a force in congressional elections, and retail crypto owners represent a substantial share of the voting electorate. Silicon Valley and other tech entrepreneurs have historically voted for progressives. However, President Biden's administration has been openly hostile to tech generally and to crypto in particular. At the same time, some crypto advocates say that they can't bring themselves to vote for former President Trump despite his recent and open embrace of crypto. Some question whether he will follow through on his rhetoric. Exclusive: Mike Flood is shaking up Congress over cryptocurrency It is true that a politician won't necessarily live up to campaign promises. Tell us something we don't know. Much like the shifting alliances in Game of Thrones, natural alignment and historical behavior are the two strongest ways to judge whether an alliance will last. It is clear that a crypto/Trump alliance has potential, while a Biden/crypto alliance is impossible. Can things get any worse under Biden? His administration engaged in an " Operation Choke Point " effort to encourage regulated banks to cut crypto businesses off from the banking system. His IRS has promulgated a rule to treat crypto wallet developers as if they were brokers. And his Justice Department charged developers of privacy protocols — built in compliance with the Treasury Department's money transmitter guidance — with somehow violating money transmitter laws. Biden's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, Gary Gensler, asserted that all crypto tokens are unregistered securities, even while giving them no reasonable path to register with his agency. The president's Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asserted that all participants in the community of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) — Ooki DAO — were jointly and severally liable for a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol supported by the DAO. (It was an abuse of power, and Biden promoted two commissioners who voted "Yes." He nominated Christy Goldsmith Romero to lead the FDIC, and Kristin Johnson to serve as an assistant secretary of the Treasury Department.) SEC has 'very low' odds of winning against Uniswap The list of the Biden administration's attacks on crypto goes on. Yet, in response to political winds that show crypto is having an impact on both the presidential and congressional elections, the Biden campaign is now accepting crypto donations! That development may need to be added to Webster's entry for "chutzpah" as a canonical example. The Trump administration's history with crypto is more positive. His nominee for CFTC chairman, Chris Giancarlo, was nicknamed "Crypto Dad." His nominee for SEC commissioner, Hester Peirce, was nicknamed "Crypto Mom." And his nominee for CFTC chairman, Heath Tarbert, now works as general counsel at Circle. Overall, Trump's nominees were pro-innovation generally, and pro-crypto specifically. If the Trump team decides to get the band back together in a second administration, it will lean pro-crypto. Of course, the crypto community and Trump also have a shared enemy in Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Trump's antipathy for Warren may be stronger than it is for any other U.S. senator. And it just so happens that Warren's influence on the Biden administration's financial regulatory nominees is to blame for much of Biden's war on crypto. That will almost certainly be enough to cement Trump's support for crypto after the election, and to secure a lasting alliance between Trump and the crypto world. In a political debate at the Consensus crypto conference in May, Messari founder Ryan Selkis compared Democratic candidates reaching to crypto advocates in this election to cheating spouses caught in the act. They might profess regret and love, and it may work out that way in the long term, such that crypto policy could one day become bipartisan. But they certainly shouldn't be forgiven today for years of attacking this technology — or anytime before they have proven they have had a change of heart. This election, I'm voting for the enemy of my enemy. Donald Trump is the best chance that crypto has for a future, free from an existential threat posed by the U.S. government. This is the only choice crypto voters have. J.W. Verret is a guest author for Cointelegraph and an associate professor at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School. He is a practicing crypto forensic accountant and also practices securities law at Lawrence Law LLC. He is a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Advisory Council and a former member of the SEC Investor Advisory Committee. He also leads the Crypto Freedom Lab, a think tank fighting for policy change to preserve freedom and privacy for crypto developers and users.

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Robinhood CEO discusses the brokerage's evolution leading up to another ride on the meme stock wave

SAN FRANCISCO -- Meme stocks like GameStop are hot again, reviving memories of early 2021 when they turned into a craze that ended up burning many investors along with Robinhood Markets. The online brokerage was especially popular among younger generations helped propel the meme stock boom until it became so overwhelmed that it suddenly clamped down on trading. That move outraged many customers who blamed the brokerage for losses, sparking inquiries by lawmakers and triggering lawsuits. Robinhood has enjoyed a far more stable ride on the latest meme stock wave, an improvement that CEO Vlad Tenev credits to the brokerage becoming more mature and diversified as it expanded into retirement and credit card accounts. Tenev, 37, recently discussed Robinhood's evolution and the challenges of running a publicly held company that has seen its stock price fall about 40% below its July 2021 IPO price of $38). He also brushed off the threat of a federal regulatory investigation into Robinhood's cryptocurrency arm that is now expanding with a $200 million acquisition of the crypto exchange Bitstamp. Q: How are you feeling about the investing environment now compared to a few years ago? A: I felt a little nervous in 2021. Not only were we growing so quickly that I didn't think our infrastructure could handle it, but we were also spending so much of our resources just trying to keep up with our growth that we couldn't really build new products that would serve as our next growth drivers. The foundation is much better now. You are seeing this with the latest meme stock frenzy. Not only are we reliable and up, but we are one of the few places where you can trade these things 24 hours a day. That's a huge differentiator. Q: Have you and the company also become smarter? A: We have learned a ton of lessons. The first lesson I learned is you should not go down and have infrastructure issues. That's a hard lesson, but we have made a lot investments so we are doing pretty well now. The other lesson is to be much more proactive about what's happening. I have been on social media a lot more. I think that communication muscle is much more developed. Q: Are you trying to do any financial education with customers? A: One is just informing people about things like back in 2022 when we were in the news a lot because people were using Robinhood to buy bankrupt stocks. Some people made a lot of money doing that and, in hindsight, that ended up being a good trade. But we don't want people trading it without knowing it's bankrupt. So we added a lot of things to the product like, "This company has declared bankruptcy, so watch out." I don't know if you call that education, but it's contextual content that helps people make sure they are informed. Q: What are the demographics of your core customer base? A: We have 24 million customers with money in their accounts in the U.S. They skew younger — some Gen X, but mostly millennial and Gen Z with incomes of $100,000-plus. A lot of them have kids now, a lot of them have cash and they tend to love sports and business and entrepreneurship. We have also gotten older customers because of new products like our high-yield savings offering. We have also been doing a lot with offers to move your existing retirement accounts and taxable accounts to Robinhood. The whole philosophy behind Robinhood is how can we take something that only wealthy people have, democratize it and then give it to everyone. Q: What about the recent notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission informing Robinhood that it may be subject to enforcement for alleged violations in its cryptocurrency operations? A: I really think that it's regulatory overreach. There's regulation by enforcement happening. We worked with (the SEC) and we had a proposal that we thought was quite to create a special purpose dealer for the trading of crypto assets. We met with them 16 times, and then we just got an email saying, "We don't see a point in meeting anymore." So here we are. Q: What has it been like making the transition from being a founder running a startup to being CEO of a publicly held company? A: It was definitely a learning experience. We have had to adapt the business and do a lot of hard things that were painful. I had some earnings calls that were not fun. At the end of the day, there were some really good things that maybe we wouldn't have done if we were private that we ended up doing, helping make us a stronger company. It has made me better as a human being and as an executive. I wouldn't take it back for sure.

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Robinhood CEO discusses the brokerage's evolution leading up to another ride on the meme stock wave. SAN FRANCISCO -- Meme stocks like GameStop are hot again, reviving memories of early 2021 when they turned into a craze that ended up burning many investors along with Robinhood Markets. The online brokerage was especially popular among younger generations helped propel the meme stock boom until it became so overwhelmed that it suddenly clamped down on trading. That move outraged many customers who blamed the brokerage for losses, sparking inquiries by lawmakers and triggering lawsuits. Robinhood has enjoyed a far more stable ride on the latest meme stock wave, an improvement that CEO Vlad Tenev credits to the brokerage becoming more mature and diversified as it expanded into retirement and credit card accounts. Tenev, 37, recently discussed Robinhood's evolution and the challenges of running a publicly held company that has seen its stock price fall about 40% below its July 2021 IPO price of $38). He also brushed off the threat of a federal regulatory investigation into Robinhood's cryptocurrency arm that is now expanding with a $200 million acquisition of the crypto exchange Bitstamp. Q: How are you feeling about the investing environment now compared to a few years ago? A: I felt a little nervous in 2021. Not only were we growing so quickly that I didn't think our infrastructure could handle it, but we were also spending so much of our resources just trying to keep up with our growth that we couldn't really build new products that would serve as our next growth drivers. The foundation is much better now. You are seeing this with the latest meme stock frenzy. Not only are we reliable and up, but we are one of the few places where you can trade these things 24 hours a day. That's a huge differentiator. Q: Have you and the company also become smarter? A: We have learned a ton of lessons. The first lesson I learned is you should not go down and have infrastructure issues. That's a hard lesson, but we have made a lot investments so we are doing pretty well now. The other lesson is to be much more proactive about what's happening. I have been on social media a lot more. I think that communication muscle is much more developed. Q: Are you trying to do any financial education with customers? A: One is just informing people about things like back in 2022 when we were in the news a lot because people were using Robinhood to buy bankrupt stocks. Some people made a lot of money doing that and, in hindsight, that ended up being a good trade. But we don't want people trading it without knowing it's bankrupt. So we added a lot of things to the product like, "This company has declared bankruptcy, so watch out." I don't know if you call that education, but it's contextual content that helps people make sure they are informed. Q: What are the demographics of your core customer base? A: We have 24 million customers with money in their accounts in the U.S. They skew younger — some Gen X, but mostly millennial and Gen Z with incomes of $100,000-plus. A lot of them have kids now, a lot of them have cash and they tend to love sports and business and entrepreneurship. We have also gotten older customers because of new products like our high-yield savings offering. We have also been doing a lot with offers to move your existing retirement accounts and taxable accounts to Robinhood. The whole philosophy behind Robinhood is how can we take something that only wealthy people have, democratize it and then give it to everyone. Q: What about the recent notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission informing Robinhood that it may be subject to enforcement for alleged violations in its cryptocurrency operations? A: I really think that it's regulatory overreach. There's regulation by enforcement happening. We worked with (the SEC) and we had a proposal that we thought was quite to create a special purpose dealer for the trading of crypto assets. We met with them 16 times, and then we just got an email saying, "We don't see a point in meeting anymore." So here we are. Q: What has it been like making the transition from being a founder running a startup to being CEO of a publicly held company? A: It was definitely a learning experience. We have had to adapt the business and do a lot of hard things that were painful. I had some earnings calls that were not fun. At the end of the day, there were some really good things that maybe we wouldn't have done if we were private that we ended up doing, helping make us a stronger company. It has made me better as a human being and as an executive. I wouldn't take it back for sure.

Swarm of bees lands on parked car

Honey bees are they only type that swarms and do so as part of their reproductive cycle. The colony naturally divides in two and the half containing the old queen leaves the hive to form a cluster somewhere else, according to Stockton beekeeper Steve Jacklin. Mr Jacklin, who runs bee farm Steve's Bees, said the queen bee cannot fly long distances and the car would have been a temporary stop for the swarm while they tried to find a permanent home. "If you do see a swarm try and find a British Beekeepers Association-approved swarm collector," said Mr Jacklin.

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Swarm of bees lands on parked car. Honey bees are they only type that swarms and do so as part of their reproductive cycle. The colony naturally divides in two and the half containing the old queen leaves the hive to form a cluster somewhere else, according to Stockton beekeeper Steve Jacklin. Mr Jacklin, who runs bee farm Steve's Bees, said the queen bee cannot fly long distances and the car would have been a temporary stop for the swarm while they tried to find a permanent home. "If you do see a swarm try and find a British Beekeepers Association-approved swarm collector," said Mr Jacklin.

‘No one knows what he’s going to say’: White House fears mount about Bibi’s DC visit

President Joe Biden (left) speaks as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listens, prior to their meeting in Tel Aviv on Oct. 18, 2023. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Link Copied The White House has grown anxious about Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming address to a joint session of Congress, believing the Israeli prime minister could use the forum to criticize President Joe Biden for not supporting the retaliation against Hamas in Gaza enough. The speech next month could create a diplomatically complicated and politically dicey spectacle for a president running for reelection. Fears among West Wing aides have grown in recent days as Netanyahu has made a series of public statements — including one in a video address delivered in English — accusing the administration of withholding more military aid than has been publicly disclosed. "[Netanyahu's] video this week was not helpful at all," said one senior official, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly about internal deliberations. "And he could make it far worse up there in front of Congress." Another senior official put it more bluntly: "No one knows what he's going to say." Frictions have deepened between Biden and Netanyahu since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, with Biden aides increasingly believing that the Israeli leader is prolonging the conflict to stay in power — and that he would prefer Donald Trump return to the White House. And the war has created a thorny political dilemma for Biden, who has been slammed by Republicans for insufficiently supporting Israel yet at the same time also taken heat from some members of his own party for not protecting Palestinian civilians. But the accusations lobbed by Netanyahu over the past few days have put the relationship at a new nadir, taking the West Wing by surprise and leaving Biden aides deeply frustrated, according to the officials. The Biden administration postponed a high-level U.S.-Israel meeting on Iran after the release of Netanyahu's video. "We genuinely do not know what he's talking about," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said this week. She, and other aides, insisted that only one shipment was paused, with no other changes to weapons transfers. As of this week, the White House had yet to send an invitation for Netanyahu to meet with Biden when he comes to Washington for his scheduled speech on July 24, according to the first senior official and two others. Those officials stressed that such an invitation will likely be offered — noting that it would be a major slap in the face if the two leaders did not meet and that Biden was not inclined to make such a public rebuke of his Israeli counterpart. The White House did not respond to a request for comment on the invitation. How Biden and Netanyahu turned 'frosty' amid the Israel-Hamas conflict Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. This is a modal window. But meetings have been taking place at slightly lower levels. Israeli national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer met Thursday at the White House with national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The group discussed the war against Hamas, the state of Gaza and Netanyahu's forthcoming visit. The video — and the rancor it caused in Washington — was briefly mentioned, two U.S. officials said. Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, hinted at the message Blinken delivered in the meeting. "I don't think it's productive to engage in an intense public back and forth about this," he told reporters Thursday, adding that Blinken in a meeting with Netanyahu last week assured the prime minister "our commitment to Israel's security is sacrosanct." Inside the West Wing, aides believe that Netanyahu will use the congressional speech to address his audience at home as much as in the U.S., according to one of the senior officials. The prime minister will likely express gratitude for the United States' help and stress the longstanding alliance between the two nations. But aides also anticipate that Netanyahu will ask for more assistance without any conditions — something they suspect will be icily received by Democrats. The big unknown, the senior official admitted, is if Netanyahu will use the moment to offer any specific criticisms of Biden or his response to Israel's operations in Gaza. The West Wing is keenly aware of Netanyahu's precarious domestic political situation, in which he is trying to placate the far-right members of his coalition who want further escalation of the war against Hamas. For the prime minister, being perceived at home as fighting Biden could be helpful. Airing his grievances about arms transfers with the Biden administration openly, Netanyahu told Punchbowl News in an interview published Friday, "was absolutely necessary after months of quiet conversation that did not solve the problem." "I'm not a partisan, I'm not a Republican or a Democrat. I'm an Israeli patriot, and I speak on behalf of the Israeli people," he continued. Netanyahu has used speeches to Congress for his political purposes before, infuriating the Obama-Biden White House when he addressed a joint session in 2015 to attack that administration's proposed Iran nuclear deal. That 2015 speech was not received well by progressive Democrats, who have only grown more critical of Netanyahu since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. Democrats have chastised the Israeli PM for disregarding humanitarian concerns in Gaza and empowering a far-right government in Israel. "I didn't attend last time, for obvious reasons," said Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.). "I think that Americans are becoming more deeply concerned about what is being done to taxpayer dollars as it relates to what's happening in that region." Some progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), have indicated they will skip the late July speech. 'I'm not going': Sen. Warren on Netanyahu congressional address Around that time, House Republicans invited Netanyahu to speak before Congress. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a strong Israel supporter but a vocal Netanyahu critic, dropped initial reservations about the address and assented to the invitation. "The White House was not surprised by the invitation," said a Schumer spokesperson. A year ago, Netanyahu sought a White House meeting with Biden in the midst of a backlash at home to his proposal to overhaul Israel's judicial system. The president, who had spoken out against the changes, declined, and instead met with the Israeli prime minister on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

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‘No one knows what he’s going to say’: White House fears mount about Bibi’s DC visit. President Joe Biden (left) speaks as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listens, prior to their meeting in Tel Aviv on Oct. 18, 2023. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Link Copied The White House has grown anxious about Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming address to a joint session of Congress, believing the Israeli prime minister could use the forum to criticize President Joe Biden for not supporting the retaliation against Hamas in Gaza enough. The speech next month could create a diplomatically complicated and politically dicey spectacle for a president running for reelection. Fears among West Wing aides have grown in recent days as Netanyahu has made a series of public statements — including one in a video address delivered in English — accusing the administration of withholding more military aid than has been publicly disclosed. "[Netanyahu's] video this week was not helpful at all," said one senior official, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly about internal deliberations. "And he could make it far worse up there in front of Congress." Another senior official put it more bluntly: "No one knows what he's going to say." Frictions have deepened between Biden and Netanyahu since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, with Biden aides increasingly believing that the Israeli leader is prolonging the conflict to stay in power — and that he would prefer Donald Trump return to the White House. And the war has created a thorny political dilemma for Biden, who has been slammed by Republicans for insufficiently supporting Israel yet at the same time also taken heat from some members of his own party for not protecting Palestinian civilians. But the accusations lobbed by Netanyahu over the past few days have put the relationship at a new nadir, taking the West Wing by surprise and leaving Biden aides deeply frustrated, according to the officials. The Biden administration postponed a high-level U.S.-Israel meeting on Iran after the release of Netanyahu's video. "We genuinely do not know what he's talking about," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said this week. She, and other aides, insisted that only one shipment was paused, with no other changes to weapons transfers. As of this week, the White House had yet to send an invitation for Netanyahu to meet with Biden when he comes to Washington for his scheduled speech on July 24, according to the first senior official and two others. Those officials stressed that such an invitation will likely be offered — noting that it would be a major slap in the face if the two leaders did not meet and that Biden was not inclined to make such a public rebuke of his Israeli counterpart. The White House did not respond to a request for comment on the invitation. How Biden and Netanyahu turned 'frosty' amid the Israel-Hamas conflict Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. This is a modal window. But meetings have been taking place at slightly lower levels. Israeli national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer met Thursday at the White House with national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The group discussed the war against Hamas, the state of Gaza and Netanyahu's forthcoming visit. The video — and the rancor it caused in Washington — was briefly mentioned, two U.S. officials said. Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, hinted at the message Blinken delivered in the meeting. "I don't think it's productive to engage in an intense public back and forth about this," he told reporters Thursday, adding that Blinken in a meeting with Netanyahu last week assured the prime minister "our commitment to Israel's security is sacrosanct." Inside the West Wing, aides believe that Netanyahu will use the congressional speech to address his audience at home as much as in the U.S., according to one of the senior officials. The prime minister will likely express gratitude for the United States' help and stress the longstanding alliance between the two nations. But aides also anticipate that Netanyahu will ask for more assistance without any conditions — something they suspect will be icily received by Democrats. The big unknown, the senior official admitted, is if Netanyahu will use the moment to offer any specific criticisms of Biden or his response to Israel's operations in Gaza. The West Wing is keenly aware of Netanyahu's precarious domestic political situation, in which he is trying to placate the far-right members of his coalition who want further escalation of the war against Hamas. For the prime minister, being perceived at home as fighting Biden could be helpful. Airing his grievances about arms transfers with the Biden administration openly, Netanyahu told Punchbowl News in an interview published Friday, "was absolutely necessary after months of quiet conversation that did not solve the problem." "I'm not a partisan, I'm not a Republican or a Democrat. I'm an Israeli patriot, and I speak on behalf of the Israeli people," he continued. Netanyahu has used speeches to Congress for his political purposes before, infuriating the Obama-Biden White House when he addressed a joint session in 2015 to attack that administration's proposed Iran nuclear deal. That 2015 speech was not received well by progressive Democrats, who have only grown more critical of Netanyahu since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. Democrats have chastised the Israeli PM for disregarding humanitarian concerns in Gaza and empowering a far-right government in Israel. "I didn't attend last time, for obvious reasons," said Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.). "I think that Americans are becoming more deeply concerned about what is being done to taxpayer dollars as it relates to what's happening in that region." Some progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), have indicated they will skip the late July speech. 'I'm not going': Sen. Warren on Netanyahu congressional address Around that time, House Republicans invited Netanyahu to speak before Congress. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a strong Israel supporter but a vocal Netanyahu critic, dropped initial reservations about the address and assented to the invitation. "The White House was not surprised by the invitation," said a Schumer spokesperson. A year ago, Netanyahu sought a White House meeting with Biden in the midst of a backlash at home to his proposal to overhaul Israel's judicial system. The president, who had spoken out against the changes, declined, and instead met with the Israeli prime minister on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION HONORS LAFC WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

June 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) today honored the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) with the Community Impact Award at the 2024 Impact Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. LAFC was recognized for its commitment to multiculturalism and creating change for marginalized communities, which closely aligns with NHMC's mission to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward communities of color. "It is a humbling experience for LAFC to be recognized by NHMC along with all of the incredibly talented and deserving honorees," LAFC Co-President & CBO Larry Freedman said. "The Community Impact Award is especially meaningful for our club, because nearly a decade ago, before we had a stadium, a coach or even a player, we committed to being a Force for Good and to making a positive impact in our community. I am proud that we have created a team, fanbase and experience that truly represents the wonderful diversity of L.A., and we remain committed to bringing our community together through the beautiful game." The annual celebration hosted by NHMC honors the incredible contributions of Latine individuals in creating a more inclusive society. The full list of honorees includes: Fede Alvarez - Outstanding Film Director Impact Award Harvey Guillén - Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact Award Issa López - Trailblazer Impact Award Tatyana Ali - Advocacy Impact Award Tubi - For the People Impact Award The annual Impact Awards Gala is a part of NHMC's overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair, and positive representation in media. Through the coveted Impact Awards, each year NHMC honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives, and setting an example for Latine communities. About Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) The 2022 MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Football Club has represented the greater Los Angeles area in Major League Soccer since 2018. The two-time Supporters' Shield Champions, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC's ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is invested in the world's game and Los Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000-seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles.

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NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION HONORS LAFC WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD. June 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) today honored the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) with the Community Impact Award at the 2024 Impact Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. LAFC was recognized for its commitment to multiculturalism and creating change for marginalized communities, which closely aligns with NHMC's mission to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward communities of color. "It is a humbling experience for LAFC to be recognized by NHMC along with all of the incredibly talented and deserving honorees," LAFC Co-President & CBO Larry Freedman said. "The Community Impact Award is especially meaningful for our club, because nearly a decade ago, before we had a stadium, a coach or even a player, we committed to being a Force for Good and to making a positive impact in our community. I am proud that we have created a team, fanbase and experience that truly represents the wonderful diversity of L.A., and we remain committed to bringing our community together through the beautiful game." The annual celebration hosted by NHMC honors the incredible contributions of Latine individuals in creating a more inclusive society. The full list of honorees includes: Fede Alvarez - Outstanding Film Director Impact Award Harvey Guillén - Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact Award Issa López - Trailblazer Impact Award Tatyana Ali - Advocacy Impact Award Tubi - For the People Impact Award The annual Impact Awards Gala is a part of NHMC's overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair, and positive representation in media. Through the coveted Impact Awards, each year NHMC honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives, and setting an example for Latine communities. About Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) The 2022 MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Football Club has represented the greater Los Angeles area in Major League Soccer since 2018. The two-time Supporters' Shield Champions, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC's ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is invested in the world's game and Los Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000-seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles.

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage

Natalie Portman, left, and Benjamin Millepied pose for photographers upon arrival at the screening of the film 'Thor: Love and Thunder in London Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Scott Garfitt) Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have divorced after 11 years of marriage and two children. The Oscar-winning actor and Millepied, a choreographer and director, finalized the divorce last month in France, where they live, People magazine reported, citing a representative for Portman. A representative for Portman declined comment on the record to The Associated Press. Representatives for Millepied did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Top entertainment headlines, all in one place According to People, Portman, 42, filed for divorce from Millepied, 46, eight months ago. Portman and Millepied met on the set of 2010's "Black Swan," Darren Aronofsky's ballet film. Millepied choreographed the film, for which Portman won the Oscar for best actress. They wed in 2012 and share two children. Portman's most recent film was 2023's "May December," the Todd Haynes film that earned its stars critical praise. Millepied made his directorial debut with "Carmen," starring Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera, which opened at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and debuted in cinemas last year. They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria's forests How sleep can affect diabetes risk, according to a new study Three suspects charged in Bowmanville, Ont. double homicide that left pregnant woman, husband dead Three suspects are in custody in connection with a double homicide in Bowmanville that left a pregnant woman and her husband dead. International Women's Day: Experts mark progress, but women still earn less From hockey rinks to offices, women are striving for gender equality on an International Women's Day. France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right as the world marks International Women's Day France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution Friday, a powerful message of support for women's rights on International Women's Day. Ireland's Constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that According to Ireland's Constitution, a woman's place is in the home. Irish voters will decide Friday -- International Women's Day -- whether to change the 87-year-old document to remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist. What to expect in Mississippi's presidential and state primaries Former President Donald Trump has his hopes set that Republican voters in Mississippi and three other states will push him over the top Tuesday night in his quest to clinch his party's presidential nomination for the third election in a row. Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again. They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria's forests Security forces swept through large forests in Nigeria's northwest region on Friday in search of nearly 300 children who were abducted from their school a day earlier in the latest mass kidnap, which analysts and activists blamed on the failure of intelligence and slow security response. A Greek novelist and a lawyer are the first same-sex couple to wed at Athens city hall Majority of Canadians not even considering voting for the Liberals: Nanos Fewer Canadians than at almost any point since the party was elected with Justin Trudeau as leader are considering voting for the federal Liberals, according to the latest tracking by Nanos Research. Trudeau won't say if Canada will restore funding to UN relief agency in Gaza Strip Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won't say whether Canada intends to restore funding to a UN relief agency operating in the Gaza Strip. Canada sanctions Iranians accused of violently repressing women and girls How sleep can affect diabetes risk, according to a new study Getting only a few hours of sleep per day may do more harm than just causing a groggy day at the office — it may put you at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, study says A clinical trial's encouraging results won U.S. Food and Drug Administration breakthrough therapy status for an LSD formulation to treat generalized anxiety disorder, Mind Medicine Inc. announced Thursday. Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20 per cent, study says Drinking two litres or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages raised the risk of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation by 20 per cent when compared to people who drank none, a new study found. Some Like It Bot: Realistic digital Marilyn Monroe to make debut at tech conference Are you a fan of Marilyn Monroe and would like to talk to a very realistic digital version of her? That could now be possible. How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes? Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fuelled by influence, alcohol and sex 'Kung Fu Panda 4' review: Jack Black kicks butt, but it's his sweetness that matters 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68 Economy adds 41,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rises to 5.8% The Canadian economy added 41,000 jobs in February as employment gains continue to lag strong population growth in the country. A touch of Target is coming back to Canada Hudson's Bay announced Friday that it will begin stocking the U.S. retailer's children's apparel brand Cat & Jack in its department stores and online on March 14. How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items Products marketed toward women and girls such as razors, shampoo and even children's clothes can cost more than their equivalent for men or boys, a phenomenon that's been dubbed the "pink tax." A new trove of records could help many reconnect with their Irish roots. They come from a surprising source For more than a century, many people of Irish descent have faced a daunting predicament when searching for details about their families' pasts. But officials from a genealogy company hope a newly digitized trove of records — spanning more than 160 years — will be the key to unlocking many family history puzzles. Winning ticket for Lotto 6/49's Gold Ball Jackpot worth $58 million Lotto 649's $58 million Gold Ball Jackpot was won last night. On top of the classic $5 million dollar jackpot, each draw also comes with a guaranteed prize. 'Floating petri dishes' no more: Cruises popular again for March Break travel NHL trade deadline day has arrived. The deadline brings all potential movement to a halt at 3 p.m. ET. The new pro women's hockey league allows more hitting. Players say they like showing those skills The PWHL has written into its rules more body checking than most might be used to. The skaters say the leeway gives them a better chance to show their skills and restores the traditional balance between finesse and physicality familiar to hockey fans everywhere. An Ontario family said they were shocked to learn that repairing their 2018 van would cost them more than $55,000. EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas-powered vehicles by 2027, research shows Lamborghini stolen during test drive near Waterloo, Ont.: police

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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage. Natalie Portman, left, and Benjamin Millepied pose for photographers upon arrival at the screening of the film 'Thor: Love and Thunder in London Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Scott Garfitt) Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have divorced after 11 years of marriage and two children. The Oscar-winning actor and Millepied, a choreographer and director, finalized the divorce last month in France, where they live, People magazine reported, citing a representative for Portman. A representative for Portman declined comment on the record to The Associated Press. Representatives for Millepied did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Top entertainment headlines, all in one place According to People, Portman, 42, filed for divorce from Millepied, 46, eight months ago. Portman and Millepied met on the set of 2010's "Black Swan," Darren Aronofsky's ballet film. Millepied choreographed the film, for which Portman won the Oscar for best actress. They wed in 2012 and share two children. Portman's most recent film was 2023's "May December," the Todd Haynes film that earned its stars critical praise. Millepied made his directorial debut with "Carmen," starring Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera, which opened at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and debuted in cinemas last year. They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria's forests How sleep can affect diabetes risk, according to a new study Three suspects charged in Bowmanville, Ont. double homicide that left pregnant woman, husband dead Three suspects are in custody in connection with a double homicide in Bowmanville that left a pregnant woman and her husband dead. International Women's Day: Experts mark progress, but women still earn less From hockey rinks to offices, women are striving for gender equality on an International Women's Day. France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right as the world marks International Women's Day France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution Friday, a powerful message of support for women's rights on International Women's Day. Ireland's Constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that According to Ireland's Constitution, a woman's place is in the home. Irish voters will decide Friday -- International Women's Day -- whether to change the 87-year-old document to remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist. What to expect in Mississippi's presidential and state primaries Former President Donald Trump has his hopes set that Republican voters in Mississippi and three other states will push him over the top Tuesday night in his quest to clinch his party's presidential nomination for the third election in a row. Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again. They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria's forests Security forces swept through large forests in Nigeria's northwest region on Friday in search of nearly 300 children who were abducted from their school a day earlier in the latest mass kidnap, which analysts and activists blamed on the failure of intelligence and slow security response. A Greek novelist and a lawyer are the first same-sex couple to wed at Athens city hall Majority of Canadians not even considering voting for the Liberals: Nanos Fewer Canadians than at almost any point since the party was elected with Justin Trudeau as leader are considering voting for the federal Liberals, according to the latest tracking by Nanos Research. Trudeau won't say if Canada will restore funding to UN relief agency in Gaza Strip Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won't say whether Canada intends to restore funding to a UN relief agency operating in the Gaza Strip. Canada sanctions Iranians accused of violently repressing women and girls How sleep can affect diabetes risk, according to a new study Getting only a few hours of sleep per day may do more harm than just causing a groggy day at the office — it may put you at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, study says A clinical trial's encouraging results won U.S. Food and Drug Administration breakthrough therapy status for an LSD formulation to treat generalized anxiety disorder, Mind Medicine Inc. announced Thursday. Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20 per cent, study says Drinking two litres or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages raised the risk of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation by 20 per cent when compared to people who drank none, a new study found. Some Like It Bot: Realistic digital Marilyn Monroe to make debut at tech conference Are you a fan of Marilyn Monroe and would like to talk to a very realistic digital version of her? That could now be possible. How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes? Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fuelled by influence, alcohol and sex 'Kung Fu Panda 4' review: Jack Black kicks butt, but it's his sweetness that matters 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68 Economy adds 41,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rises to 5.8% The Canadian economy added 41,000 jobs in February as employment gains continue to lag strong population growth in the country. A touch of Target is coming back to Canada Hudson's Bay announced Friday that it will begin stocking the U.S. retailer's children's apparel brand Cat & Jack in its department stores and online on March 14. How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items Products marketed toward women and girls such as razors, shampoo and even children's clothes can cost more than their equivalent for men or boys, a phenomenon that's been dubbed the "pink tax." A new trove of records could help many reconnect with their Irish roots. They come from a surprising source For more than a century, many people of Irish descent have faced a daunting predicament when searching for details about their families' pasts. But officials from a genealogy company hope a newly digitized trove of records — spanning more than 160 years — will be the key to unlocking many family history puzzles. Winning ticket for Lotto 6/49's Gold Ball Jackpot worth $58 million Lotto 649's $58 million Gold Ball Jackpot was won last night. On top of the classic $5 million dollar jackpot, each draw also comes with a guaranteed prize. 'Floating petri dishes' no more: Cruises popular again for March Break travel NHL trade deadline day has arrived. The deadline brings all potential movement to a halt at 3 p.m. ET. The new pro women's hockey league allows more hitting. Players say they like showing those skills The PWHL has written into its rules more body checking than most might be used to. The skaters say the leeway gives them a better chance to show their skills and restores the traditional balance between finesse and physicality familiar to hockey fans everywhere. An Ontario family said they were shocked to learn that repairing their 2018 van would cost them more than $55,000. EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas-powered vehicles by 2027, research shows Lamborghini stolen during test drive near Waterloo, Ont.: police

Reporter's lawsuit secures rights for US jail staff to speak with media

When Brittany Hailer reported that 21 inmates had died in three years at the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, her sources included the jail's employees. But those anonymous sources risked their jobs talking to Hailer because of an Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections policy that prevented employees from speaking to the press. "It did make the reporting very hard," said Hailer. "And I had to protect them because they could lose their job if I identified them in any way." To protect the employees and her ability to report about jail conditions, Hailer filed a federal lawsuit in August 2023. At the time, she was director of the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. She recently joined The Marshall Project, a nonprofit that reports on the U.S. criminal justice system. Hailer sued the county over its 10-page policy that prevented employees from making statements on specific jail policies, facility operations or how events are handled without approval from the warden or a designee. That policy, said Hailer, interfered with her work exposing the jail's environment to the public, including poor conditions, insufficient medical care and COVID-19 precautions, and the "23 and 1" policy of locking inmates in their cells for 23 hours a day. "I think what was super encouraging about the Allegheny County Jail is those folks were united," Hailer told VOA. "The people working in the jail and the people living in the jail were on the same page. They both wanted conditions to improve." In April, a settlement was reached, allowing jail employees to give reporters information of public concern and acknowledging reporters' rights to receive it. "I think it is amazing," said Charles Timbers, a nurse practitioner who worked at the jail for three years. "Maybe through her efforts, things will change," said Timbers, who was a source for the reporter. "But it is going to take a while for the employees to feel comfortable about coming forward, because for so long, they were stifled." The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, or RCFP, and the Yale Law School Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic, which helped Hailer in the case, call the settlement unprecedented. Paula Knudsen Burke, the RCFP attorney who represented Hailer, says the settlement underscores the First Amendment right for employees of all government agencies and institutions to speak freely. " This is a special case not only for Brittany, but also for the employees of the Allegheny County Jail," Burke said. "Because up to the point that the settlement was finalized, employees were scared. And we had evidence that employees had been disciplined and fired for speaking to the press." As part of the settlement, the jail agreed to revise four policies on ethics, access to the news media, use of social media and incident reporting procedures. Hailer's case is not isolated. Several government agencies have similar policies, says Caroline Hendrie, executive director of the Society of Professional Journalists, or SPJ. SPJ started Gagged America, a website that details policies across government where employee speech is heavily restricted. So far it has found 25 policies, 12 of which ban employees from speaking with the press. The agencies it features include the Department of Education, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as well as state, local and Indigenous governments. "This is an under-recognized problem that is actually widespread," Hendrie told VOA. "It really tramples workers' rights and press freedom. We need to start pushing for access to people, not just documents." "If we don't have access to the knowledgeable people, who understand the context for the data and for the documents, we are not necessarily getting the full story," Hendrie added. Allegheny County declined VOA's interview requests. But in an email, the county's solicitor stated, "The County's information is that no Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections staff were ever disciplined for their speech under the old policies," which would include discharge. Brian Englert, an Allegheny County Jail employee and president of one of its workers' unions, disputes that claim. Englert told VOA that he and other jail employees were disciplined by the county for violating the gag policy. He added in a text that he was suspended for three days and that another employee was fired for using social media. Hailer's lawsuit also argues that action was taken against several employees. Hailer says that in addition to securing the rights of journalists and government workers, the lawsuit will ensure the public knows what can happen in a U.S. jail. "It was me knocking down different doors just to shed light," Hailer told VOA.

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Reporter's lawsuit secures rights for US jail staff to speak with media. When Brittany Hailer reported that 21 inmates had died in three years at the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, her sources included the jail's employees. But those anonymous sources risked their jobs talking to Hailer because of an Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections policy that prevented employees from speaking to the press. "It did make the reporting very hard," said Hailer. "And I had to protect them because they could lose their job if I identified them in any way." To protect the employees and her ability to report about jail conditions, Hailer filed a federal lawsuit in August 2023. At the time, she was director of the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. She recently joined The Marshall Project, a nonprofit that reports on the U.S. criminal justice system. Hailer sued the county over its 10-page policy that prevented employees from making statements on specific jail policies, facility operations or how events are handled without approval from the warden or a designee. That policy, said Hailer, interfered with her work exposing the jail's environment to the public, including poor conditions, insufficient medical care and COVID-19 precautions, and the "23 and 1" policy of locking inmates in their cells for 23 hours a day. "I think what was super encouraging about the Allegheny County Jail is those folks were united," Hailer told VOA. "The people working in the jail and the people living in the jail were on the same page. They both wanted conditions to improve." In April, a settlement was reached, allowing jail employees to give reporters information of public concern and acknowledging reporters' rights to receive it. "I think it is amazing," said Charles Timbers, a nurse practitioner who worked at the jail for three years. "Maybe through her efforts, things will change," said Timbers, who was a source for the reporter. "But it is going to take a while for the employees to feel comfortable about coming forward, because for so long, they were stifled." The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, or RCFP, and the Yale Law School Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic, which helped Hailer in the case, call the settlement unprecedented. Paula Knudsen Burke, the RCFP attorney who represented Hailer, says the settlement underscores the First Amendment right for employees of all government agencies and institutions to speak freely. " This is a special case not only for Brittany, but also for the employees of the Allegheny County Jail," Burke said. "Because up to the point that the settlement was finalized, employees were scared. And we had evidence that employees had been disciplined and fired for speaking to the press." As part of the settlement, the jail agreed to revise four policies on ethics, access to the news media, use of social media and incident reporting procedures. Hailer's case is not isolated. Several government agencies have similar policies, says Caroline Hendrie, executive director of the Society of Professional Journalists, or SPJ. SPJ started Gagged America, a website that details policies across government where employee speech is heavily restricted. So far it has found 25 policies, 12 of which ban employees from speaking with the press. The agencies it features include the Department of Education, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as well as state, local and Indigenous governments. "This is an under-recognized problem that is actually widespread," Hendrie told VOA. "It really tramples workers' rights and press freedom. We need to start pushing for access to people, not just documents." "If we don't have access to the knowledgeable people, who understand the context for the data and for the documents, we are not necessarily getting the full story," Hendrie added. Allegheny County declined VOA's interview requests. But in an email, the county's solicitor stated, "The County's information is that no Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections staff were ever disciplined for their speech under the old policies," which would include discharge. Brian Englert, an Allegheny County Jail employee and president of one of its workers' unions, disputes that claim. Englert told VOA that he and other jail employees were disciplined by the county for violating the gag policy. He added in a text that he was suspended for three days and that another employee was fired for using social media. Hailer's lawsuit also argues that action was taken against several employees. Hailer says that in addition to securing the rights of journalists and government workers, the lawsuit will ensure the public knows what can happen in a U.S. jail. "It was me knocking down different doors just to shed light," Hailer told VOA.

Gemini Rolls Out a New Website with a Fresh Look

Twin Cities -based digital marketing agency, Gemini: Advanced Marketing Solutions has unveiled their new website. After many long hours of careful planning, spirited group discussions, and dedicated work sessions, Geminiams.com is ready to make an impact on the marketing world. The new website speaks to the agency's continued commitment to their clients, their desire to stand out as a small but energetic agency, and their focus on the latest marketing trends and innovations. Gemini owner and CEO, Stephanie Tollefson said "I am incredibly proud of our team and the refreshed Gemini website that now truly reflects the creative, talented, and memorable agency we are and are continually evolving to be. Our brand glow-up has been a fun and essential journey, reinvigorating every aspect of our business." 30 Years of Digital Transformation Gemini began as "Gruen Agency" in 1992 when a handful of marketers cut their teeth on yellow pages advertising. As marketing shifted from print to digital, Gruen was one of the first agencies to embrace the new technology. They launched their first website in 2003 and rebranding as Gemini is 2020. To continue this spirit of digital pioneering into 2024, Gemini wanted a website that was a banner for innovation while maintaining the strong sense of warmth and personality they were known for. Also key was showcasing the agency's dedication to AI technology. They wanted to position themselves as industry trailblazers who aren't afraid to embrace coming changes and leverage the latest technology for their clients. When it comes to delivering a personalized, holistic digital marketing experience, you won't find a more passionate group than Gemini. The agency specializes in marketing for home services and B2B companies with a comprehensive list of program offerings that includes SEO, paid advertising, social media, email marketing, content creation, web design and AI automations. To learn more,

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Gemini Rolls Out a New Website with a Fresh Look. Twin Cities -based digital marketing agency, Gemini: Advanced Marketing Solutions has unveiled their new website. After many long hours of careful planning, spirited group discussions, and dedicated work sessions, Geminiams.com is ready to make an impact on the marketing world. The new website speaks to the agency's continued commitment to their clients, their desire to stand out as a small but energetic agency, and their focus on the latest marketing trends and innovations. Gemini owner and CEO, Stephanie Tollefson said "I am incredibly proud of our team and the refreshed Gemini website that now truly reflects the creative, talented, and memorable agency we are and are continually evolving to be. Our brand glow-up has been a fun and essential journey, reinvigorating every aspect of our business." 30 Years of Digital Transformation Gemini began as "Gruen Agency" in 1992 when a handful of marketers cut their teeth on yellow pages advertising. As marketing shifted from print to digital, Gruen was one of the first agencies to embrace the new technology. They launched their first website in 2003 and rebranding as Gemini is 2020. To continue this spirit of digital pioneering into 2024, Gemini wanted a website that was a banner for innovation while maintaining the strong sense of warmth and personality they were known for. Also key was showcasing the agency's dedication to AI technology. They wanted to position themselves as industry trailblazers who aren't afraid to embrace coming changes and leverage the latest technology for their clients. When it comes to delivering a personalized, holistic digital marketing experience, you won't find a more passionate group than Gemini. The agency specializes in marketing for home services and B2B companies with a comprehensive list of program offerings that includes SEO, paid advertising, social media, email marketing, content creation, web design and AI automations. To learn more,

AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws

Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Searching for ways to lower labor costs, restaurants are hoping that artificial intelligence can take down drive-thru orders — but it will likely be years before the technology becomes widely available. This year, 16% of restaurant operators plan to invest in artificial intelligence, including voice recognition, according to a survey from the National Restaurant Association. Most of the big spending comes from large chains, which have the capital and scale to make the technology work for their businesses. Even before the pandemic, labor costs had been rising for restaurants, leading operators to look to technology to boost their profit margins. Then Covid came, which not only accelerated labor costs but also led to a shift away from dining rooms and toward drive-thru lanes. California's decision earlier this year to hike wages for fast-food workers to $20 an hour has only made operators more inclined to embrace technology to cut their labor costs, which has so far helped mostly in the automation of back-of-the-house tasks. At the same time, ChatGPT and other AI tools have fueled new excitement for generative AI in restaurants, though the industry is typically slow to embrace technological advances. One stumbling block for the burgeoning tech came in June, when McDonald's told its franchisees that it would end its trial of Automated Order Taker, AI technology meant for its drive-thru lanes through a partnership with IBM. Once an early mover in the voice-ordering race, the fast-food giant now plans to turn to other vendors. Then there's Presto Automation, the AI drive-thru technology company which disclosed last year in Securities and Exchange Commission filings that it uses "human agents" in places like the Philippines and India to complete orders. Presto interim CEO Gee Lefevre maintains that using humans is common in the AI industry and helps train the technology without straining the restaurant's workforce. The company unveiled a fully autonomous version in May. Still, the initial lack of transparency may scare off some operators. While some restaurants may be skeptical of using AI for drive-thrus now, adoption may increase in the coming months and years. The tipping point for voice ordering is likely in 12 to 18 months, according to T.D. Cowen analyst Andrew Charles. That's when he thinks at least two of the nation's top 25 restaurant chains will go all in, expanding their small trial runs of the technology across their footprints. "It's like third-party delivery a few years ago: Everyone was testing it, then when McDonald's went with Uber, everyone else followed with their own partnerships," Charles said. This time, McDonald's likely won't be the first mover. Companies with voice-ordering technology say their AI doesn't replace jobs — it just frees up workers for other tasks. They also tout secondary benefits., an early leader in the space, said that its AI can take more than 90% of orders without requiring human intervention; the typical accuracy rate for humans is between 80% to 85%. SoundHound also said that its AI can speed up drive-thru lanes by roughly 10% because it can process orders faster. Plus, AI tries to upsell customers every order, raising average check size. Moreover, in the future, AI could be able to take orders from non-English speakers, representing a large opportunity both internationally and domestically, according to Charles. But for all the possible pros, there are also some drawbacks to generative AI. Sanford, Florida, McDonald's Restaurant drive thru order area, with line of cars. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images For one, restaurants risk damaging their reputations by using artificial intelligence, Bank of America Securities analyst Sara Senatore wrote in a research note on Friday. For example, inaccurate orders can cause delays and frustration, even if the AI transfers customers to a human restaurant worker. Moreover, while younger customers might enjoy the increased efficiency and lack of human interaction, older age cohorts tend to think differently. The majority of baby boomers would prefer fewer technology options while dining, according to a consumer survey from earlier this year conducted by the National Restaurant Association. Then there's the fact that the technology isn't perfect. Restaurants with weak Wi-Fi will need to speed up their internet connections. Locations by noisy highways will likely find that voice-ordering tech will need a few years to catch up and better understand customers. And restaurants with long, complicated menus will likely find that the AI struggles are more pronounced. Why McDonald's dropped IBM partnership For McDonald's, the risks aren't worth it — for now. The fast-food giant's foray into AI for the drive-thru began in 2019, when the company bought Apprente, renaming it McD Tech Labs. Two years later, McDonald's sold McD Tech Labs to IBM and announced a global partnership with the tech company for undisclosed terms. McDonald's had already tested the technology at a handful of Chicago area locations. Offloading the tech to IBM led to a larger scale test of roughly 100 restaurants. But the results from the trial run fell short of McDonald's standards. The technology had issues interpreting different accents and dialects, hurting order accuracy, among other challenges, two sources familiar with the matter told CNBC. At the time, McDonald's declined to comment on the technology's accuracy or challenges, while IBM did not respond to a request to comment on the tool's accuracy. Despite the setback, McDonald's isn't abandoning the goal of using artificial intelligence to take drive-thru orders.

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AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws. Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Searching for ways to lower labor costs, restaurants are hoping that artificial intelligence can take down drive-thru orders — but it will likely be years before the technology becomes widely available. This year, 16% of restaurant operators plan to invest in artificial intelligence, including voice recognition, according to a survey from the National Restaurant Association. Most of the big spending comes from large chains, which have the capital and scale to make the technology work for their businesses. Even before the pandemic, labor costs had been rising for restaurants, leading operators to look to technology to boost their profit margins. Then Covid came, which not only accelerated labor costs but also led to a shift away from dining rooms and toward drive-thru lanes. California's decision earlier this year to hike wages for fast-food workers to $20 an hour has only made operators more inclined to embrace technology to cut their labor costs, which has so far helped mostly in the automation of back-of-the-house tasks. At the same time, ChatGPT and other AI tools have fueled new excitement for generative AI in restaurants, though the industry is typically slow to embrace technological advances. One stumbling block for the burgeoning tech came in June, when McDonald's told its franchisees that it would end its trial of Automated Order Taker, AI technology meant for its drive-thru lanes through a partnership with IBM. Once an early mover in the voice-ordering race, the fast-food giant now plans to turn to other vendors. Then there's Presto Automation, the AI drive-thru technology company which disclosed last year in Securities and Exchange Commission filings that it uses "human agents" in places like the Philippines and India to complete orders. Presto interim CEO Gee Lefevre maintains that using humans is common in the AI industry and helps train the technology without straining the restaurant's workforce. The company unveiled a fully autonomous version in May. Still, the initial lack of transparency may scare off some operators. While some restaurants may be skeptical of using AI for drive-thrus now, adoption may increase in the coming months and years. The tipping point for voice ordering is likely in 12 to 18 months, according to T.D. Cowen analyst Andrew Charles. That's when he thinks at least two of the nation's top 25 restaurant chains will go all in, expanding their small trial runs of the technology across their footprints. "It's like third-party delivery a few years ago: Everyone was testing it, then when McDonald's went with Uber, everyone else followed with their own partnerships," Charles said. This time, McDonald's likely won't be the first mover. Companies with voice-ordering technology say their AI doesn't replace jobs — it just frees up workers for other tasks. They also tout secondary benefits., an early leader in the space, said that its AI can take more than 90% of orders without requiring human intervention; the typical accuracy rate for humans is between 80% to 85%. SoundHound also said that its AI can speed up drive-thru lanes by roughly 10% because it can process orders faster. Plus, AI tries to upsell customers every order, raising average check size. Moreover, in the future, AI could be able to take orders from non-English speakers, representing a large opportunity both internationally and domestically, according to Charles. But for all the possible pros, there are also some drawbacks to generative AI. Sanford, Florida, McDonald's Restaurant drive thru order area, with line of cars. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images For one, restaurants risk damaging their reputations by using artificial intelligence, Bank of America Securities analyst Sara Senatore wrote in a research note on Friday. For example, inaccurate orders can cause delays and frustration, even if the AI transfers customers to a human restaurant worker. Moreover, while younger customers might enjoy the increased efficiency and lack of human interaction, older age cohorts tend to think differently. The majority of baby boomers would prefer fewer technology options while dining, according to a consumer survey from earlier this year conducted by the National Restaurant Association. Then there's the fact that the technology isn't perfect. Restaurants with weak Wi-Fi will need to speed up their internet connections. Locations by noisy highways will likely find that voice-ordering tech will need a few years to catch up and better understand customers. And restaurants with long, complicated menus will likely find that the AI struggles are more pronounced. Why McDonald's dropped IBM partnership For McDonald's, the risks aren't worth it — for now. The fast-food giant's foray into AI for the drive-thru began in 2019, when the company bought Apprente, renaming it McD Tech Labs. Two years later, McDonald's sold McD Tech Labs to IBM and announced a global partnership with the tech company for undisclosed terms. McDonald's had already tested the technology at a handful of Chicago area locations. Offloading the tech to IBM led to a larger scale test of roughly 100 restaurants. But the results from the trial run fell short of McDonald's standards. The technology had issues interpreting different accents and dialects, hurting order accuracy, among other challenges, two sources familiar with the matter told CNBC. At the time, McDonald's declined to comment on the technology's accuracy or challenges, while IBM did not respond to a request to comment on the tool's accuracy. Despite the setback, McDonald's isn't abandoning the goal of using artificial intelligence to take drive-thru orders.

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Poised for Record Growth in 2024

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters kicked off 2024 with multiple new restaurants and successful limited-time offers, but the popular coffee brand is just getting started. In the last two years, Better Buzz has doubled its store count from 12 to 24, with plans to double that number to 48 over the next year. The company is looking eastward toward Over the first half of this year, Better Buzz opened three new locations: one in the Laguna Hills area of Orange County (pictured here), its 19th San Diego location in Oceanside and its first out-of-state location in Uptown Phoenix. (Photo credit: Better Buzz Coffee Roasters) Over the first half of this year, Better Buzz opened three new locations: one in the San Diego location in Oceanside and its first out-of-state location in Uptown Phoenix. While all three new units are off to a promising start, the Phoenix location boasted the brand's most successful opening day on record. Looking forward, Better Buzz is on track for a record year with 12 new locations in the pipeline – including three in Las Vegas, with the first one debuting in September. The company also plans to launch six more locations in "While we're thrilled with our progress so far, we're even more excited about our rapid growth for the rest of the year," said VP of Marketing Amanda Cameron. "We're planning to keep the momentum growing, spreading the buzz to even more neighborhoods. Our goal is to expand north in Southern California with major concentration on the Nevada to make our famous Best Drink Ever more accessible." Along with its rapid growth, January saw the launch of three limited-time menu items: the Chili Crunch Breakfast Wrap, the Iced London Fog and the Sea Salt Caramel Latte. The wrap quickly became one of Better Buzz's top-selling menu items and was eventually added to the core menu. The brand's spring and summer limited-time offers include the Mazapán Cold Brew, the Espresso No-Tini, the Spicy BBQ Ranch Chicken Wrap and – just announced – Buzz Energy drinks. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, which started as a four-wheel coffee cart, has grown into a beloved brand with 24 locations across About Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Founded in 2002 as a craft coffee cart by two college students, Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is committed to providing top-quality coffee in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The brand emphasizes freshness, with coffee roasted and delivered weekly to its cafes. Certified as an organic roaster by CCOF, Better Buzz prioritizes sourcing Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance coffees. Each location offers a range of handcrafted beverages, made-to-order food items and fresh pastries, with popular offerings like the Horchata Iced Latte and the "Best Drink Ever." The company's mission is encapsulated in its slogan: LIFE'S BETTER BUZZED®.

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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Poised for Record Growth in 2024. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters kicked off 2024 with multiple new restaurants and successful limited-time offers, but the popular coffee brand is just getting started. In the last two years, Better Buzz has doubled its store count from 12 to 24, with plans to double that number to 48 over the next year. The company is looking eastward toward Over the first half of this year, Better Buzz opened three new locations: one in the Laguna Hills area of Orange County (pictured here), its 19th San Diego location in Oceanside and its first out-of-state location in Uptown Phoenix. (Photo credit: Better Buzz Coffee Roasters) Over the first half of this year, Better Buzz opened three new locations: one in the San Diego location in Oceanside and its first out-of-state location in Uptown Phoenix. While all three new units are off to a promising start, the Phoenix location boasted the brand's most successful opening day on record. Looking forward, Better Buzz is on track for a record year with 12 new locations in the pipeline – including three in Las Vegas, with the first one debuting in September. The company also plans to launch six more locations in "While we're thrilled with our progress so far, we're even more excited about our rapid growth for the rest of the year," said VP of Marketing Amanda Cameron. "We're planning to keep the momentum growing, spreading the buzz to even more neighborhoods. Our goal is to expand north in Southern California with major concentration on the Nevada to make our famous Best Drink Ever more accessible." Along with its rapid growth, January saw the launch of three limited-time menu items: the Chili Crunch Breakfast Wrap, the Iced London Fog and the Sea Salt Caramel Latte. The wrap quickly became one of Better Buzz's top-selling menu items and was eventually added to the core menu. The brand's spring and summer limited-time offers include the Mazapán Cold Brew, the Espresso No-Tini, the Spicy BBQ Ranch Chicken Wrap and – just announced – Buzz Energy drinks. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, which started as a four-wheel coffee cart, has grown into a beloved brand with 24 locations across About Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Founded in 2002 as a craft coffee cart by two college students, Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is committed to providing top-quality coffee in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The brand emphasizes freshness, with coffee roasted and delivered weekly to its cafes. Certified as an organic roaster by CCOF, Better Buzz prioritizes sourcing Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance coffees. Each location offers a range of handcrafted beverages, made-to-order food items and fresh pastries, with popular offerings like the Horchata Iced Latte and the "Best Drink Ever." The company's mission is encapsulated in its slogan: LIFE'S BETTER BUZZED®.

Driver whose car struck pedestrians in South Korea will face homicide investigation

A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea's capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide Police officers control a car accident scene near Seoul City Hall in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Monday, July 1, 2024. A car slammed into pedestrians in central Seoul on Monday night, killing nine people and injuring four others, officials said. (Seo Dae-yeon/Yonhap via AP) The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea -- A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea's capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide, police said Tuesday. The car hit several people Monday night in central Seoul, after reportedly going in the wrong direction and colliding with two other cars. Six other people were injured, including the driver who was detained. The driver told investigators that his car accelerated abruptly and unintentionally, reported South Korean media. Senior police officer Jung Yong Woo told local reporters the suspect's car would be sent to the country's forensic agency for an examination. Authorities are considering whether to seek a formal arrest warrant for the driver, Jung said. Officials said Tuesday that tests showed the driver wasn't under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The suspect has been hospitalized but authorities refused to disclose his identity and contact information, citing privacy regulations. South Korean media said he was a bus driver in his late 60s from Ansan, a city just south of Seoul, with 40 years of driving experience.

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Driver whose car struck pedestrians in South Korea will face homicide investigation. A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea's capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide Police officers control a car accident scene near Seoul City Hall in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Monday, July 1, 2024. A car slammed into pedestrians in central Seoul on Monday night, killing nine people and injuring four others, officials said. (Seo Dae-yeon/Yonhap via AP) The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea -- A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea's capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide, police said Tuesday. The car hit several people Monday night in central Seoul, after reportedly going in the wrong direction and colliding with two other cars. Six other people were injured, including the driver who was detained. The driver told investigators that his car accelerated abruptly and unintentionally, reported South Korean media. Senior police officer Jung Yong Woo told local reporters the suspect's car would be sent to the country's forensic agency for an examination. Authorities are considering whether to seek a formal arrest warrant for the driver, Jung said. Officials said Tuesday that tests showed the driver wasn't under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The suspect has been hospitalized but authorities refused to disclose his identity and contact information, citing privacy regulations. South Korean media said he was a bus driver in his late 60s from Ansan, a city just south of Seoul, with 40 years of driving experience.

Feds say carbon price will lower carbon emissions 12 per cent by 2030

Newly released federal modelling data suggest that carbon pricing for consumers and big industry will together lower greenhouse-gas emissions by more than 12 per cent a year by 2030 and shave 0.9 per cent off the national GDP. The government has been reluctant to share the data because the numbers don't factor in comparisons including the cost of climate change or the potential for economic growth from climate investments. The numbers are being published today just as the House of Commons is set to debate a Conservative motion calling for the information to be released. The existence of the data became known last week when parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux said Environment Canada provided it so he could update his own analysis. Giroux was recently forced to admit that his analyses in 2022 and 2023 were flawed because they claimed to examine only the impact of consumer carbon pricing when they also included the costs of the industrial price. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of hiding an analysis that would prove the carbon price is economically damaging, but the Liberals say the information is raw data, not analysis. The numbers come in the form of spreadsheets that model GDP and emissions based on raw economic and climate data. They show that carbon pricing — both the consumer levy and the industrial system — contributed to lowering emissions by 25 million tonnes last year. That number is projected set to rise each year until 2030, when the carbon price is set to rise to $170 a tonne and emissions cuts attributed to it will hit 78 million tonnes. The government has been reluctant to share the data because the numbers don't factor in comparisons including the cost of climate change or the potential for economic growth from climate investments. Total emissions would be 12 per cent lower than they would be without carbon pricing, and account for one-third of the total cuts Canada needs to make to meet its 2030 target. The data also show the country's GDP is expected to be about $25 billion lower in 2030 due to carbon pricing than it would be otherwise, or 0.9 per cent below what it is expected to be without carbon pricing. But the figures don't account for certain factors that could also have an effect on the economy, including the potential benefits that come from Canadians spending carbon rebates or investments businesses make to lower their emissions and avoid paying as much carbon price. The carbon rebates handed out to families account for 90 per cent of the revenues raised, a detail that is not reflected in the spreadsheets. This year, the rebates are expected to total $11 billion, sent out in quarterly payments to families in the eight provinces that use the federal system. Giroux's analysis concluded that the rebates exceed the cost of the carbon price for about eight in 10 families. It found the approach is progressive in that the lower a family's income is, the bigger the benefit is. That's because the rebates are divided evenly, and are not based on an individual family's carbon price costs. Lower-income families tend to spend less overall and therefore have smaller carbon price bills. Wealthier families, which are more likely to drive bigger or more vehicles, take more vacations, live in bigger homes and buy more goods, will have higher carbon price bills as a result. Giroux and the Liberals have been feuding over his analyses on the impact carbon pricing is having on family incomes. His reports said while the carbon rebates issued to most families in Canada exceed the direct cost of carbon pricing, those benefits disappear when economic impacts on jobs and wages are factored in. The Liberals have said both the 2022 and 2023 analyses are misleading because Giroux failed to compare his findings to what would happen to family incomes due to climate change.

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Feds say carbon price will lower carbon emissions 12 per cent by 2030. Newly released federal modelling data suggest that carbon pricing for consumers and big industry will together lower greenhouse-gas emissions by more than 12 per cent a year by 2030 and shave 0.9 per cent off the national GDP. The government has been reluctant to share the data because the numbers don't factor in comparisons including the cost of climate change or the potential for economic growth from climate investments. The numbers are being published today just as the House of Commons is set to debate a Conservative motion calling for the information to be released. The existence of the data became known last week when parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux said Environment Canada provided it so he could update his own analysis. Giroux was recently forced to admit that his analyses in 2022 and 2023 were flawed because they claimed to examine only the impact of consumer carbon pricing when they also included the costs of the industrial price. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of hiding an analysis that would prove the carbon price is economically damaging, but the Liberals say the information is raw data, not analysis. The numbers come in the form of spreadsheets that model GDP and emissions based on raw economic and climate data. They show that carbon pricing — both the consumer levy and the industrial system — contributed to lowering emissions by 25 million tonnes last year. That number is projected set to rise each year until 2030, when the carbon price is set to rise to $170 a tonne and emissions cuts attributed to it will hit 78 million tonnes. The government has been reluctant to share the data because the numbers don't factor in comparisons including the cost of climate change or the potential for economic growth from climate investments. Total emissions would be 12 per cent lower than they would be without carbon pricing, and account for one-third of the total cuts Canada needs to make to meet its 2030 target. The data also show the country's GDP is expected to be about $25 billion lower in 2030 due to carbon pricing than it would be otherwise, or 0.9 per cent below what it is expected to be without carbon pricing. But the figures don't account for certain factors that could also have an effect on the economy, including the potential benefits that come from Canadians spending carbon rebates or investments businesses make to lower their emissions and avoid paying as much carbon price. The carbon rebates handed out to families account for 90 per cent of the revenues raised, a detail that is not reflected in the spreadsheets. This year, the rebates are expected to total $11 billion, sent out in quarterly payments to families in the eight provinces that use the federal system. Giroux's analysis concluded that the rebates exceed the cost of the carbon price for about eight in 10 families. It found the approach is progressive in that the lower a family's income is, the bigger the benefit is. That's because the rebates are divided evenly, and are not based on an individual family's carbon price costs. Lower-income families tend to spend less overall and therefore have smaller carbon price bills. Wealthier families, which are more likely to drive bigger or more vehicles, take more vacations, live in bigger homes and buy more goods, will have higher carbon price bills as a result. Giroux and the Liberals have been feuding over his analyses on the impact carbon pricing is having on family incomes. His reports said while the carbon rebates issued to most families in Canada exceed the direct cost of carbon pricing, those benefits disappear when economic impacts on jobs and wages are factored in. The Liberals have said both the 2022 and 2023 analyses are misleading because Giroux failed to compare his findings to what would happen to family incomes due to climate change.

Online Survey Software Market size is set to grow by USD 5.56 billion from 2024-2028, Growing demand for real-time data collection and analysis boost the market, Technavio

online survey software market size is estimated to grow by USD 5.56 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of about 13.21% during the forecast period. The online survey software market is thriving, driven by the increasing demand for real-time data and the power of AI and machine learning (ML). Continue Reading Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global online survey software market 2024-2028 Research report provides comprehensive data on impact of trend. For more details- Download a Sample Report These technologies offer significant advantages, including: Automated data analysis: Saves time and reduces errors by automating the analysis of survey responses. Personalized surveys: Boosts engagement and response rates by tailoring surveys to individual respondents. Real-time insights: Enables businesses to make timely decisions and adjustments based on up-to-date data. This trend highlights the growing need for efficient and accurate data analysis, real-time feedback, and a more engaging survey experience. Mobile-First Approach and Feature-Rich Solutions The market is flooded with feature-rich survey software solutions catering to various needs. E-commerce and profilers are major users, and mobile learning and video surveys are gaining traction. Popular features include checkboxes, open-ended questions, and progress indicators. Businesses, particularly large enterprises, leverage survey software for customer feedback and market research. Popular options include Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey. Data Quality: A Critical Hurdle Despite the market's growth, data quality and accuracy remain a significant concern. Incomplete or unreliable data due to missing information or poorly worded questions can lead to flawed decision-making. Ensuring high-quality data is paramount for businesses to gain valuable customer insights and make informed decisions. Market Segmentation: Diverse Needs The online survey software market caters to a wide range of users across various industries and company sizes. Here's a breakdown of the market segmentation: End-users: Retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and others. Application: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Geography: North America, In the retail industry, online survey software plays a crucial role in gathering customer feedback, conducting market research, and obtaining employee insights. The user-friendly interface and customizable features make it an essential tool for data-driven businesses to make informed decisions, improve products, and enhance customer experience. Future Outlook: AI Revolutionizes Surveys The online survey software market is expected to witness continued growth due to factors like globalization, the rise of e-commerce, and the increasing adoption of AI. AI-powered platforms are revolutionizing the survey process by streamlining data collection and analysis, with companies like Qualtrics, Clarabridge, SurveyMonkey, Typeform, and SurveyGizmo leading the charge. About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Online Survey Software Market size is set to grow by USD 5.56 billion from 2024-2028, Growing demand for real-time data collection and analysis boost the market, Technavio. online survey software market size is estimated to grow by USD 5.56 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of about 13.21% during the forecast period. The online survey software market is thriving, driven by the increasing demand for real-time data and the power of AI and machine learning (ML). Continue Reading Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global online survey software market 2024-2028 Research report provides comprehensive data on impact of trend. For more details- Download a Sample Report These technologies offer significant advantages, including: Automated data analysis: Saves time and reduces errors by automating the analysis of survey responses. Personalized surveys: Boosts engagement and response rates by tailoring surveys to individual respondents. Real-time insights: Enables businesses to make timely decisions and adjustments based on up-to-date data. This trend highlights the growing need for efficient and accurate data analysis, real-time feedback, and a more engaging survey experience. Mobile-First Approach and Feature-Rich Solutions The market is flooded with feature-rich survey software solutions catering to various needs. E-commerce and profilers are major users, and mobile learning and video surveys are gaining traction. Popular features include checkboxes, open-ended questions, and progress indicators. Businesses, particularly large enterprises, leverage survey software for customer feedback and market research. Popular options include Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey. Data Quality: A Critical Hurdle Despite the market's growth, data quality and accuracy remain a significant concern. Incomplete or unreliable data due to missing information or poorly worded questions can lead to flawed decision-making. Ensuring high-quality data is paramount for businesses to gain valuable customer insights and make informed decisions. Market Segmentation: Diverse Needs The online survey software market caters to a wide range of users across various industries and company sizes. Here's a breakdown of the market segmentation: End-users: Retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and others. Application: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Geography: North America, In the retail industry, online survey software plays a crucial role in gathering customer feedback, conducting market research, and obtaining employee insights. The user-friendly interface and customizable features make it an essential tool for data-driven businesses to make informed decisions, improve products, and enhance customer experience. Future Outlook: AI Revolutionizes Surveys The online survey software market is expected to witness continued growth due to factors like globalization, the rise of e-commerce, and the increasing adoption of AI. AI-powered platforms are revolutionizing the survey process by streamlining data collection and analysis, with companies like Qualtrics, Clarabridge, SurveyMonkey, Typeform, and SurveyGizmo leading the charge. About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market to Advance at Moderate CAGR During the Study Period (2020-2034) | DelveInsight

According to DelveInsight's estimates, the increasing prevalence of diabetes, obesity, hormonal disorders, socioeconomic factors, changes in sedentary lifestyle, and growing consumption of unhealthy diets among women, is expected to fuel the polycystic ovary syndrome market. June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DelveInsight's Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Insights report includes a comprehensive understanding of current treatment practices, polycystic ovarian syndrome emerging drugs, market share of individual therapies, and current and forecasted market size from 2020 to 2034, segmented into 7MM [ Germany, Key Takeaways from the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Report According to DelveInsight's analysis, the market size for polycystic ovarian syndrome is expected to grow significantly by 2034. According to the data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% of US women of reproductive age. According to the data published by NHS, PCOS is thought to be very common, affecting about 1 in every 10 women in the UK. Leading polycystic ovarian syndrome companies such as Spruce Biosciences, and others are developing novel polycystic ovarian syndrome drugs that can be available in the polycystic ovarian syndrome market in the coming years. The promising polycystic ovarian syndrome therapies in the pipeline include Tildacerfont, among others. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Report Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Overview Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in women, presenting a variety of signs, symptoms, and phenotypes. These can include reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic changes. PCOS is marked by dysfunction of the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovary axis and anovulation. Unlike other ovulatory failures characterized by inadequate ovarian follicle growth or suppressed gonadotropin secretion, PCOS usually involves androgen excess and subtle changes in serum levels of gonadotropins and estrogens that routine tests may not detect. The exact cause of PCOS remains unclear, but many women with the condition exhibit insulin resistance. Elevated insulin levels can lead to increased androgen production. Obesity can also raise insulin levels, exacerbating PCOS symptoms. PCOS often runs in families. Symptoms of PCOS may include missed or irregular periods, very light periods, enlarged ovaries or those with many cysts, excessive body hair (hirsutism) on the chest, stomach, and back, weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, acne or oily skin, and infertility. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Epidemiology Segmentation The polycystic ovarian syndrome epidemiology section provides insights into the historical and current polycystic ovarian syndrome patient pool and forecasted trends for the 7MM. It helps recognize the causes of current and forecasted patient trends by exploring numerous studies and views of key opinion leaders. The polycystic ovarian syndrome market report proffers epidemiological analysis for the study period 2020–2034 in the 7MM segmented into: Total Prevalent Cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Diagnosed Prevalent cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatable Cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatment Market The primary goal of treating polycystic ovarian syndrome is to manage symptoms and lower the risk of long-term complications. Presently, most treatments target the patient's main concern. The focus of treatment is on alleviating symptoms of hyperandrogenism, regulating menstrual cycles, and facilitating conception. Maintaining a healthy weight by following a balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise can enhance insulin sensitivity and help regulate menstrual cycles in individuals with PCOS who are overweight or obese. Incorporating complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and plenty of vegetables into the diet can be advantageous. Some women with PCOS might find a low-carbohydrate or low-glycemic index diet particularly beneficial. Physical activity also aids in improving insulin resistance and managing weight. Spironolactone and flutamide can help decrease excess hair growth and acne by inhibiting the effects of male hormones (androgens). While Metformin is not approved for PCOS treatment in the UK, it can be prescribed "off-label" due to its benefits for many women with PCOS who have insulin resistance. Metformin can aid in improving fertility, regulating menstrual cycles, and lowering miscarriage risks. Additionally, it offers long-term health benefits like reducing high cholesterol levels and decreasing the risk of heart disease. To know more about polycystic ovarian syndrome treatment guidelines, visit @ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Management Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pipeline Therapies and Key Companies The pipeline for PCOS is bleak with only a few companies working diligently. Of all the major market players, Spruce Biosciences is developing Tildacerfont. Tildacerfont is a CRF1 receptor antagonist developed to potentially provide significantly better disease management and reduce steroid use in patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and other conditions with elevated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels. It works by binding to CRF1 receptors in the pituitary gland, thereby inhibiting the overproduction of ACTH and reducing the production of adrenal androgens like androstenedione, a precursor to testosterone. Tildacerfont is typically well-tolerated in both healthy individuals and those with rare endocrine disorders. Spruce is carrying out the P.O.W.E.R. study, a randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation trial to assess the safety and efficacy of tildacerfont titrated to 200 mg once daily compared to a placebo over 12 weeks in subjects with PCOS and elevated adrenal androgens, measured by baseline dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, characterized by hirsutism, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, and ovarian cysts. If approved, Tildacerfont could be beneficial for women with a rare form of PCOS resulting from hyperresponsiveness to adrenal androgens. Discover more about polycystic ovarian syndrome drugs in development @ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinical Trials Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Dynamics The dynamics of the polycystic ovarian syndrome market are expected to change in the coming years. Rising awareness about PCOS and its associated complications, such as infertility, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes, has heightened the demand for effective diagnostic and treatment options. Advances in medical technology and diagnostics have also played a significant role, with improved imaging techniques and blood tests enabling earlier and more accurate detection of PCOS. Additionally, the growing emphasis on personalized medicine and tailored treatment regimens is fueling the market, as healthcare providers seek to offer more specific and effective therapies for managing PCOS symptoms. Furthermore, potential therapies are being investigated for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome, and it is safe to predict that the treatment space will significantly impact the polycystic ovarian syndrome market during the forecast period. Moreover, the anticipated introduction of emerging therapies with improved efficacy and a further improvement in the diagnosis rate are expected to drive the growth of the polycystic ovarian syndrome market in the 7MM. However several factors may impede the growth of the polycystic ovarian syndrome market. One of the major challenges is the lack of standardized diagnostic criteria, which can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis, thus limiting the potential market size. Treatment adherence is another concern, as the chronic nature of PCOS often requires long-term management strategies that patients may find difficult to maintain. Furthermore, there is a need for more comprehensive and effective treatment options; current therapies primarily focus on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying causes of PCOS. Moreover, polycystic ovarian syndrome treatment poses a significant economic burden and disrupts patients' overall well-being and QOL. Furthermore, the polycystic ovarian syndrome market growth may be offset by failures and discontinuation of emerging therapies, unaffordable pricing, market access and reimbursement issues, and a shortage of healthcare specialists. In addition, the undiagnosed, unreported cases and the unawareness about the disease may also impact the polycystic ovarian syndrome market growth. Pipeline Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Scope of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Report Therapeutic Assessment: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome current marketed and emerging therapies Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Dynamics: Key Market Forecast Assumptions of Emerging Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Drugs and Market Outlook Competitive Intelligence Analysis: SWOT analysis and Market entry strategies Unmet Needs, KOL's views, Analyst's views, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Access and Reimbursement Download the report to understand which factors are driving polycystic ovarian syndrome market trends @ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Trends Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pipeline Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pipeline Insight – 2024 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key polycystic ovarian syndrome companies, including Spruce Biosciences, Zydus Therapeutics, AbbVie, among others. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Epidemiology Forecast Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Epidemiology Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical and forecasted polycystic ovarian syndrome epidemiology in the 7MM, i.e., Type 2 Diabetes Pipeline Insight – 2024 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key type 2 diabetes companies, including Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Company, Novartis, among others. Type 2 Diabetes Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical and forecasted epidemiology, as well as the market trends, market drivers, market barriers, and key type 2 diabetes companies, including Eli Lilly and Company, Regor Pharmaceuticals Inc., AstraZeneca, Eccogene, Pfizer, Sciwind Biosciences

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market to Advance at Moderate CAGR During the Study Period (2020-2034) | DelveInsight. According to DelveInsight's estimates, the increasing prevalence of diabetes, obesity, hormonal disorders, socioeconomic factors, changes in sedentary lifestyle, and growing consumption of unhealthy diets among women, is expected to fuel the polycystic ovary syndrome market. June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DelveInsight's Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Insights report includes a comprehensive understanding of current treatment practices, polycystic ovarian syndrome emerging drugs, market share of individual therapies, and current and forecasted market size from 2020 to 2034, segmented into 7MM [ Germany, Key Takeaways from the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Report According to DelveInsight's analysis, the market size for polycystic ovarian syndrome is expected to grow significantly by 2034. According to the data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% of US women of reproductive age. According to the data published by NHS, PCOS is thought to be very common, affecting about 1 in every 10 women in the UK. Leading polycystic ovarian syndrome companies such as Spruce Biosciences, and others are developing novel polycystic ovarian syndrome drugs that can be available in the polycystic ovarian syndrome market in the coming years. The promising polycystic ovarian syndrome therapies in the pipeline include Tildacerfont, among others. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Report Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Overview Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in women, presenting a variety of signs, symptoms, and phenotypes. These can include reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic changes. PCOS is marked by dysfunction of the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovary axis and anovulation. Unlike other ovulatory failures characterized by inadequate ovarian follicle growth or suppressed gonadotropin secretion, PCOS usually involves androgen excess and subtle changes in serum levels of gonadotropins and estrogens that routine tests may not detect. The exact cause of PCOS remains unclear, but many women with the condition exhibit insulin resistance. Elevated insulin levels can lead to increased androgen production. Obesity can also raise insulin levels, exacerbating PCOS symptoms. PCOS often runs in families. Symptoms of PCOS may include missed or irregular periods, very light periods, enlarged ovaries or those with many cysts, excessive body hair (hirsutism) on the chest, stomach, and back, weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, acne or oily skin, and infertility. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Epidemiology Segmentation The polycystic ovarian syndrome epidemiology section provides insights into the historical and current polycystic ovarian syndrome patient pool and forecasted trends for the 7MM. It helps recognize the causes of current and forecasted patient trends by exploring numerous studies and views of key opinion leaders. The polycystic ovarian syndrome market report proffers epidemiological analysis for the study period 2020–2034 in the 7MM segmented into: Total Prevalent Cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Diagnosed Prevalent cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatable Cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatment Market The primary goal of treating polycystic ovarian syndrome is to manage symptoms and lower the risk of long-term complications. Presently, most treatments target the patient's main concern. The focus of treatment is on alleviating symptoms of hyperandrogenism, regulating menstrual cycles, and facilitating conception. Maintaining a healthy weight by following a balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise can enhance insulin sensitivity and help regulate menstrual cycles in individuals with PCOS who are overweight or obese. Incorporating complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and plenty of vegetables into the diet can be advantageous. Some women with PCOS might find a low-carbohydrate or low-glycemic index diet particularly beneficial. Physical activity also aids in improving insulin resistance and managing weight. Spironolactone and flutamide can help decrease excess hair growth and acne by inhibiting the effects of male hormones (androgens). While Metformin is not approved for PCOS treatment in the UK, it can be prescribed "off-label" due to its benefits for many women with PCOS who have insulin resistance. Metformin can aid in improving fertility, regulating menstrual cycles, and lowering miscarriage risks. Additionally, it offers long-term health benefits like reducing high cholesterol levels and decreasing the risk of heart disease. To know more about polycystic ovarian syndrome treatment guidelines, visit @ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Management Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pipeline Therapies and Key Companies The pipeline for PCOS is bleak with only a few companies working diligently. Of all the major market players, Spruce Biosciences is developing Tildacerfont. Tildacerfont is a CRF1 receptor antagonist developed to potentially provide significantly better disease management and reduce steroid use in patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and other conditions with elevated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels. It works by binding to CRF1 receptors in the pituitary gland, thereby inhibiting the overproduction of ACTH and reducing the production of adrenal androgens like androstenedione, a precursor to testosterone. Tildacerfont is typically well-tolerated in both healthy individuals and those with rare endocrine disorders. Spruce is carrying out the P.O.W.E.R. study, a randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation trial to assess the safety and efficacy of tildacerfont titrated to 200 mg once daily compared to a placebo over 12 weeks in subjects with PCOS and elevated adrenal androgens, measured by baseline dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, characterized by hirsutism, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, and ovarian cysts. If approved, Tildacerfont could be beneficial for women with a rare form of PCOS resulting from hyperresponsiveness to adrenal androgens. Discover more about polycystic ovarian syndrome drugs in development @ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinical Trials Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Dynamics The dynamics of the polycystic ovarian syndrome market are expected to change in the coming years. Rising awareness about PCOS and its associated complications, such as infertility, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes, has heightened the demand for effective diagnostic and treatment options. Advances in medical technology and diagnostics have also played a significant role, with improved imaging techniques and blood tests enabling earlier and more accurate detection of PCOS. Additionally, the growing emphasis on personalized medicine and tailored treatment regimens is fueling the market, as healthcare providers seek to offer more specific and effective therapies for managing PCOS symptoms. Furthermore, potential therapies are being investigated for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome, and it is safe to predict that the treatment space will significantly impact the polycystic ovarian syndrome market during the forecast period. Moreover, the anticipated introduction of emerging therapies with improved efficacy and a further improvement in the diagnosis rate are expected to drive the growth of the polycystic ovarian syndrome market in the 7MM. However several factors may impede the growth of the polycystic ovarian syndrome market. One of the major challenges is the lack of standardized diagnostic criteria, which can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis, thus limiting the potential market size. Treatment adherence is another concern, as the chronic nature of PCOS often requires long-term management strategies that patients may find difficult to maintain. Furthermore, there is a need for more comprehensive and effective treatment options; current therapies primarily focus on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying causes of PCOS. Moreover, polycystic ovarian syndrome treatment poses a significant economic burden and disrupts patients' overall well-being and QOL. Furthermore, the polycystic ovarian syndrome market growth may be offset by failures and discontinuation of emerging therapies, unaffordable pricing, market access and reimbursement issues, and a shortage of healthcare specialists. In addition, the undiagnosed, unreported cases and the unawareness about the disease may also impact the polycystic ovarian syndrome market growth. Pipeline Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Scope of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Report Therapeutic Assessment: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome current marketed and emerging therapies Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Dynamics: Key Market Forecast Assumptions of Emerging Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Drugs and Market Outlook Competitive Intelligence Analysis: SWOT analysis and Market entry strategies Unmet Needs, KOL's views, Analyst's views, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Access and Reimbursement Download the report to understand which factors are driving polycystic ovarian syndrome market trends @ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Market Trends Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pipeline Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pipeline Insight – 2024 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key polycystic ovarian syndrome companies, including Spruce Biosciences, Zydus Therapeutics, AbbVie, among others. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Epidemiology Forecast Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Epidemiology Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical and forecasted polycystic ovarian syndrome epidemiology in the 7MM, i.e., Type 2 Diabetes Pipeline Insight – 2024 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key type 2 diabetes companies, including Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Company, Novartis, among others. Type 2 Diabetes Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical and forecasted epidemiology, as well as the market trends, market drivers, market barriers, and key type 2 diabetes companies, including Eli Lilly and Company, Regor Pharmaceuticals Inc., AstraZeneca, Eccogene, Pfizer, Sciwind Biosciences

Pipeline giant Enbridge and CPPIB back France's first commercial offshore wind project

Kingston is home to the Royal Military College, and Russia's war with Ukraine was an important theme of von der Leyen's visit. So, the tiny city at the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario made for a suitable backdrop. Capt. Bradley Hoople escorts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Ont. Photo by Elliot Ferguson/The Whig-Standard/Postmedia Network But there were soldiers in Ottawa. What the national capital lacked was a way to amplify how Canada could help with von der Leyen's second priority: securing a supply of the minerals that will be needed for the energy transition. That's where Kingston came in. The city isn't renowned for extracting minerals, but it's becoming an unlikely hub for recycling them, which became apparent in early May when Swiss commodities giant Glencore PLC teamed with Kington's Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. to help it build what could become Europe's biggest battery recycling plant at an old lead refinery in Italy. Western democracies have spent much of the past year organizing to weaken China's influence over the supply of the minerals and other inputs that go into the technology that will power the green economy. China has long dominated the export of critical minerals, making up 98 per cent of Europe's current supply, according to Statista. To curb reliance on Chinese imports, the EU and Canada are co-operating through the Canada-EU Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials, according to a joint press release issued after the visit. Von der Leyen and Trudeau also both committed to the Canada-EU Working Group on Energy Transition in March 2022, and for Canada to supply critical minerals to the EU in the medium-term. critical minerals serve as "building blocks" for the green energy transition, used in products such as electric vehicle batteries and cellphones. Li-Cycle handles old lithium-ion batteries and recovers scarce materials at a specialized processing facility, taking a more sustainable approach to sourcing key minerals. Photo by Li-Cycle Kingston's proximity to the automobile makers in southern Ontario and other industrial production sites means it can easily tap a supply of lithium-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap for recycling. Li-Cycle's "spoke" facilities process battery material to produce "black mass," which contains valuable materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel. Black mass then is processed at Li-Cycle's "hub" facilities to produce battery-grade products. "Ontario and nearby regions have a significant concentration of automotive and electronic industries, which generate a substantial amount of lithium-ion batteries," the company said. Li-Cycle isn't the only critical mineral recycling company in Kingston. Homegrown Cyclic Materials Inc. is starting to make a name for itself, while Bedford, N.S.-based Ucore Rare Metals Inc. and Brussels-based Umicore SA have set up branch operations in recent years. "Kingston has a unique ecosystem which can make it a nexus for critical mineral companies to operate," Natural Resources Canada said in a statement. Article content The city was already a cleantech "hub," said Shelley Hirstwood, director of business development at Invest Kingston. For almost 100 years, industry giants such as DuPont de Nemours Inc. and Koch Industries Inc.'s Invista have operated R&D facilities in the city. "We're completely unique in Canada," Hirstwood said, citing that Kingston has the highest percentage of chemical processing experts per capita in Canada. Kingston's expertise is a product of educational institutions such as Queen's University, St. Lawrence College and Royal Ontario College. "Metallurgy skills are sought out from around the world here," Hirstwood said. A worker sorts batteries at the Li-Cycle lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Kingston. Photo by Chrstinne Muschi/Bloomberg Behind Kingston's cleantech companies are service providers such as Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. (KPM) and GreenCentre Canada, which have helped companies commercialize their products and processes for the past 20 years. "Once you have an ecosystem of service providers … companies know they can come and get supported," said KPM co-owner Boyd Davis. The city has a lot to offer that's not readily apparent to people Boyd Davis, co-owner, KPM "The city has a lot to offer that's not readily apparent to people," said Davis. "But I think when you have critical mass, it becomes more apparent." Bigger than Li-Cycle Similar to KPM, GreenCentre Canada's team of chemists provides technical services to cleantech companies at the R&D stage. GreenCentre has a publicly funded arm — including federal support for projects — and a private fee-for-service business. "The challenge early stage cleantech companies face is gaining access to technical talent, lab infrastructure, and expensive process and analytical capital equipment," said Tim Clark, business operations manager at GreenCentre. "It's prohibitively expensive." The concentration of talent at recycling companies such as Cyclic Materials is attracting venture capital investors. Earlier this year, Cyclic received $3.6 million in funding from SDTC Canada and raised US$27 million in Series A financing from a group of investors led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and BMWi Ventures (BiV). "Being in Kingston will not limit you on funds," said Cyclic chief executive Ahmad Ghahreman. "It will probably help you because of the history of chemical companies building success in Kingston." Cyclic Materials chief executive Ahmad Ghahreman says being in Kingston is helpful for companies seeking to raise funds. Cyclic Materials is the only company in North America recycling rare earth elements — a subset of critical minerals — directly from end-of-life products. The company processes magnets, producing the raw materials required for new magnet production, creating a circular, electric economy and reducing water usage. Ghahreman said the success of mineral recycling companies encourages more startups to emerge in Kingston. "When you build a company … you want to test your technology, you want to hire people to work on technology, you want to grow your business," Ghahreman said. "All those are covered in Kingston, and the city supports you." 'Centre of the universe' Kingston is far from the only university town that can boast a dense pool of talented workers. But fewer such towns are located in the middle of a corridor such as the one that exists between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, while also being close to the U.S. border. Ghahreman calls Kingston the "centre of the universe" for critical mineral recycling companies. Photo by Elliot Ferguson/The Whig-Standard/Postmedia Network Belgium's Umicore took note. In July, the company announced plans to build a $1.5-billion plant for active battery materials (CAM) and precursor materials (pCAM) in Loyalist Township, a 25-minute drive from Kingston. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2023, according to Global News, and the plant could eventually employ 600 people. Umicore declined to comment on the status of its project. At the time of the announcement, Vic Fedeli, Ontario's economic development minister, said in a statement that Umicore's investment "will turn Ontario into a North American leader in this high-value segment of the EV supply chain and further connect Northern Ontario's mineral sector to EV manufacturing in the south." Unique in North America Kingston is unique in North America because it has assembled a collection of companies that focus on process development and R&D support for critical mineral recycling, said Ahmad Hussein, adviser and government liaison at Ucore Rare Metals. "Without this one key step that Kingston has been focusing on, the electric vehicle revolution wouldn't really be a full supply chain in the country," Hussein said. Ucore focuses on the separation of light and heavy rare earth elements, a process that currently is dominated by Chinese companies. The company built a modern commercial demonstration plant in 2022 and aims to help Canada develop a supply chain independent of China. Canada faces global competition as it embarks on an energy transition over the next 50 years, said Pat Ryan, CEO of Ucore. "China certainly has a clear-cut lead in all sorts of critical mineral processing," he said. The U.S. and its allies have made clear they intend to narrow that advantage, meaning Kingston could be on its way to becoming an important player in the economic fights to come. The city's cleantech leaders say they are ready. When operating in a smaller place like Kingston, the relationships between cleantech companies are collaborative, he said. That could lead to faster innovation and technological breakthroughs. "Everyone kind of knows each other in the critical mineral space," said Ryan. "It's such a wide-open industry."

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Pipeline giant Enbridge and CPPIB back France's first commercial offshore wind project. Kingston is home to the Royal Military College, and Russia's war with Ukraine was an important theme of von der Leyen's visit. So, the tiny city at the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario made for a suitable backdrop. Capt. Bradley Hoople escorts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Ont. Photo by Elliot Ferguson/The Whig-Standard/Postmedia Network But there were soldiers in Ottawa. What the national capital lacked was a way to amplify how Canada could help with von der Leyen's second priority: securing a supply of the minerals that will be needed for the energy transition. That's where Kingston came in. The city isn't renowned for extracting minerals, but it's becoming an unlikely hub for recycling them, which became apparent in early May when Swiss commodities giant Glencore PLC teamed with Kington's Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. to help it build what could become Europe's biggest battery recycling plant at an old lead refinery in Italy. Western democracies have spent much of the past year organizing to weaken China's influence over the supply of the minerals and other inputs that go into the technology that will power the green economy. China has long dominated the export of critical minerals, making up 98 per cent of Europe's current supply, according to Statista. To curb reliance on Chinese imports, the EU and Canada are co-operating through the Canada-EU Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials, according to a joint press release issued after the visit. Von der Leyen and Trudeau also both committed to the Canada-EU Working Group on Energy Transition in March 2022, and for Canada to supply critical minerals to the EU in the medium-term. critical minerals serve as "building blocks" for the green energy transition, used in products such as electric vehicle batteries and cellphones. Li-Cycle handles old lithium-ion batteries and recovers scarce materials at a specialized processing facility, taking a more sustainable approach to sourcing key minerals. Photo by Li-Cycle Kingston's proximity to the automobile makers in southern Ontario and other industrial production sites means it can easily tap a supply of lithium-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap for recycling. Li-Cycle's "spoke" facilities process battery material to produce "black mass," which contains valuable materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel. Black mass then is processed at Li-Cycle's "hub" facilities to produce battery-grade products. "Ontario and nearby regions have a significant concentration of automotive and electronic industries, which generate a substantial amount of lithium-ion batteries," the company said. Li-Cycle isn't the only critical mineral recycling company in Kingston. Homegrown Cyclic Materials Inc. is starting to make a name for itself, while Bedford, N.S.-based Ucore Rare Metals Inc. and Brussels-based Umicore SA have set up branch operations in recent years. "Kingston has a unique ecosystem which can make it a nexus for critical mineral companies to operate," Natural Resources Canada said in a statement. Article content The city was already a cleantech "hub," said Shelley Hirstwood, director of business development at Invest Kingston. For almost 100 years, industry giants such as DuPont de Nemours Inc. and Koch Industries Inc.'s Invista have operated R&D facilities in the city. "We're completely unique in Canada," Hirstwood said, citing that Kingston has the highest percentage of chemical processing experts per capita in Canada. Kingston's expertise is a product of educational institutions such as Queen's University, St. Lawrence College and Royal Ontario College. "Metallurgy skills are sought out from around the world here," Hirstwood said. A worker sorts batteries at the Li-Cycle lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Kingston. Photo by Chrstinne Muschi/Bloomberg Behind Kingston's cleantech companies are service providers such as Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. (KPM) and GreenCentre Canada, which have helped companies commercialize their products and processes for the past 20 years. "Once you have an ecosystem of service providers … companies know they can come and get supported," said KPM co-owner Boyd Davis. The city has a lot to offer that's not readily apparent to people Boyd Davis, co-owner, KPM "The city has a lot to offer that's not readily apparent to people," said Davis. "But I think when you have critical mass, it becomes more apparent." Bigger than Li-Cycle Similar to KPM, GreenCentre Canada's team of chemists provides technical services to cleantech companies at the R&D stage. GreenCentre has a publicly funded arm — including federal support for projects — and a private fee-for-service business. "The challenge early stage cleantech companies face is gaining access to technical talent, lab infrastructure, and expensive process and analytical capital equipment," said Tim Clark, business operations manager at GreenCentre. "It's prohibitively expensive." The concentration of talent at recycling companies such as Cyclic Materials is attracting venture capital investors. Earlier this year, Cyclic received $3.6 million in funding from SDTC Canada and raised US$27 million in Series A financing from a group of investors led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and BMWi Ventures (BiV). "Being in Kingston will not limit you on funds," said Cyclic chief executive Ahmad Ghahreman. "It will probably help you because of the history of chemical companies building success in Kingston." Cyclic Materials chief executive Ahmad Ghahreman says being in Kingston is helpful for companies seeking to raise funds. Cyclic Materials is the only company in North America recycling rare earth elements — a subset of critical minerals — directly from end-of-life products. The company processes magnets, producing the raw materials required for new magnet production, creating a circular, electric economy and reducing water usage. Ghahreman said the success of mineral recycling companies encourages more startups to emerge in Kingston. "When you build a company … you want to test your technology, you want to hire people to work on technology, you want to grow your business," Ghahreman said. "All those are covered in Kingston, and the city supports you." 'Centre of the universe' Kingston is far from the only university town that can boast a dense pool of talented workers. But fewer such towns are located in the middle of a corridor such as the one that exists between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, while also being close to the U.S. border. Ghahreman calls Kingston the "centre of the universe" for critical mineral recycling companies. Photo by Elliot Ferguson/The Whig-Standard/Postmedia Network Belgium's Umicore took note. In July, the company announced plans to build a $1.5-billion plant for active battery materials (CAM) and precursor materials (pCAM) in Loyalist Township, a 25-minute drive from Kingston. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2023, according to Global News, and the plant could eventually employ 600 people. Umicore declined to comment on the status of its project. At the time of the announcement, Vic Fedeli, Ontario's economic development minister, said in a statement that Umicore's investment "will turn Ontario into a North American leader in this high-value segment of the EV supply chain and further connect Northern Ontario's mineral sector to EV manufacturing in the south." Unique in North America Kingston is unique in North America because it has assembled a collection of companies that focus on process development and R&D support for critical mineral recycling, said Ahmad Hussein, adviser and government liaison at Ucore Rare Metals. "Without this one key step that Kingston has been focusing on, the electric vehicle revolution wouldn't really be a full supply chain in the country," Hussein said. Ucore focuses on the separation of light and heavy rare earth elements, a process that currently is dominated by Chinese companies. The company built a modern commercial demonstration plant in 2022 and aims to help Canada develop a supply chain independent of China. Canada faces global competition as it embarks on an energy transition over the next 50 years, said Pat Ryan, CEO of Ucore. "China certainly has a clear-cut lead in all sorts of critical mineral processing," he said. The U.S. and its allies have made clear they intend to narrow that advantage, meaning Kingston could be on its way to becoming an important player in the economic fights to come. The city's cleantech leaders say they are ready. When operating in a smaller place like Kingston, the relationships between cleantech companies are collaborative, he said. That could lead to faster innovation and technological breakthroughs. "Everyone kind of knows each other in the critical mineral space," said Ryan. "It's such a wide-open industry."

Newsom to headline Democratic campaign event in New Hampshire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to New Hampshire to headline a Democrat campaign event just days after the Biden-Trump presidential debate, fueling more speculation that he may be preparing to step in if Biden backs out of the 2024 race. The July 8 event, called the "Blue Summer Campaign Kick-Off," is being spearheaded by the New Hampshire House and Senate Democrats. New Hampshire is a key swing state in the general election and Newsom, who is a top surrogate for President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign, will also be campaigning for the president and other Democrats up and down the ticket during his stop in the Granite State, according to sources familiar with his plans. "We look forward to welcoming Governor Newsom to New Hampshire to campaign on behalf of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as we work to once again defeat Donald Trump," longtime New Hampshire Democratic Party chair Ray Buckley said in a statement. FIRST 2024 TRUMP-BIDEN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE: TOP CLASHES OVER ISSUES FROM THE BORDER TO UKRAINE Arguing that "Trump has grown increasingly unhinged in his campaign for power," Buckley emphasized that "it’s never been more important to mobilize Democrats across the state to defeat him and re-elect our President, Joe Biden, who has consistently fought for and delivered for New Hampshire." Newsom assured reporters in the spin room after Thursday night's presidential debate that he remained firmly behind Biden — who has faced significant criticism even from members of his own party for a lackluster performance. "I will never turn my back on President Biden," Newsom said on Thursday in a comment that appeared designed to dispel rumors that he's running a shadow campaign. "I don't know a Democrat in my party that would do so. And especially after tonight, we have his back." Newsom added: "I spent a lot of time with him. I know Joe Biden. I know what he's accomplished in the last three and a half years. I know what he's capable of. And I have no trepidations." FETTERMAN HITS NEWSOM FOR NOT HAVING ‘GUTS’ TO ADMIT HE'S RUNNING SHADOW CAMPAIGN AGAINST BIDEN Leading up to the debate, rumors continued to swirl that Newsom, a possible future contender for his party's presidential nomination, had been tapped as a Biden surrogate leading up to the November presidential election. When pressed if he was "ready to take on Donald Trump " – a question that hinted at the rumors that he could be a potential replacement for Biden – Newsom again denied any ulterior motives. Last year, Biden told a group of world leaders that Newsom "could have the job I’m looking for" if he wanted it, a joking reference that nevertheless alluded to Biden's diminished approval rating and the rising discontent within his party. "I want to talk about Governor Newsom. I want to thank him. He’s been one hell of a governor, man," Biden said during a welcome reception for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in San Francisco. "Matter of fact, he could be anything he wants. He could have the job I’m looking for." Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., also accused Newsom of running a shadow campaign for the presidency last year, roughly around the same time that Newsom engaged in a debate with Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that was hosted by Fox News' Sean Hannity. A RASPY BIDEN GETS OFF TO A HALTING START AGAINST TRUMP IN THE FIRST 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEBATE " Let me say something that might be uncomfortable," Fetterman said at a Democratic Party dinner in Iowa. "Right now there are two additional Democrats running for Pennsylvania, excuse me, running for president right now. One, one is a congressman from Minnesota. The other one is the governor of California. They're both running for president, but only one had the guts to announce it." Biden has given no indication that he plans to drop out of the race. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub. Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser, Stepheny Price, Aubrie Spady and Cameron Cawthorne contributed to this report.

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Newsom to headline Democratic campaign event in New Hampshire. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to New Hampshire to headline a Democrat campaign event just days after the Biden-Trump presidential debate, fueling more speculation that he may be preparing to step in if Biden backs out of the 2024 race. The July 8 event, called the "Blue Summer Campaign Kick-Off," is being spearheaded by the New Hampshire House and Senate Democrats. New Hampshire is a key swing state in the general election and Newsom, who is a top surrogate for President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign, will also be campaigning for the president and other Democrats up and down the ticket during his stop in the Granite State, according to sources familiar with his plans. "We look forward to welcoming Governor Newsom to New Hampshire to campaign on behalf of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as we work to once again defeat Donald Trump," longtime New Hampshire Democratic Party chair Ray Buckley said in a statement. FIRST 2024 TRUMP-BIDEN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE: TOP CLASHES OVER ISSUES FROM THE BORDER TO UKRAINE Arguing that "Trump has grown increasingly unhinged in his campaign for power," Buckley emphasized that "it’s never been more important to mobilize Democrats across the state to defeat him and re-elect our President, Joe Biden, who has consistently fought for and delivered for New Hampshire." Newsom assured reporters in the spin room after Thursday night's presidential debate that he remained firmly behind Biden — who has faced significant criticism even from members of his own party for a lackluster performance. "I will never turn my back on President Biden," Newsom said on Thursday in a comment that appeared designed to dispel rumors that he's running a shadow campaign. "I don't know a Democrat in my party that would do so. And especially after tonight, we have his back." Newsom added: "I spent a lot of time with him. I know Joe Biden. I know what he's accomplished in the last three and a half years. I know what he's capable of. And I have no trepidations." FETTERMAN HITS NEWSOM FOR NOT HAVING ‘GUTS’ TO ADMIT HE'S RUNNING SHADOW CAMPAIGN AGAINST BIDEN Leading up to the debate, rumors continued to swirl that Newsom, a possible future contender for his party's presidential nomination, had been tapped as a Biden surrogate leading up to the November presidential election. When pressed if he was "ready to take on Donald Trump " – a question that hinted at the rumors that he could be a potential replacement for Biden – Newsom again denied any ulterior motives. Last year, Biden told a group of world leaders that Newsom "could have the job I’m looking for" if he wanted it, a joking reference that nevertheless alluded to Biden's diminished approval rating and the rising discontent within his party. "I want to talk about Governor Newsom. I want to thank him. He’s been one hell of a governor, man," Biden said during a welcome reception for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in San Francisco. "Matter of fact, he could be anything he wants. He could have the job I’m looking for." Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., also accused Newsom of running a shadow campaign for the presidency last year, roughly around the same time that Newsom engaged in a debate with Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that was hosted by Fox News' Sean Hannity. A RASPY BIDEN GETS OFF TO A HALTING START AGAINST TRUMP IN THE FIRST 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEBATE " Let me say something that might be uncomfortable," Fetterman said at a Democratic Party dinner in Iowa. "Right now there are two additional Democrats running for Pennsylvania, excuse me, running for president right now. One, one is a congressman from Minnesota. The other one is the governor of California. They're both running for president, but only one had the guts to announce it." Biden has given no indication that he plans to drop out of the race. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub. Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser, Stepheny Price, Aubrie Spady and Cameron Cawthorne contributed to this report.

Redaptive CEO Arvin Vohra Selected as One of CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2024 by GlobeSt.

CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2024. Vohra joins the recognized top 40 as a CEO who innovated the power purchase agreement (PPA) for LED lighting retrofits into the modern Energy-as-a-Service model. Vohra is the founder and CEO of Redaptive — the leading Energy-as-a-Service company that helps large commercial and industrial customers in the Fortune 500 retrofit their buildings with sustainable technology. Founded by Vohra in 2015, Redaptive helps customers upgrade their building portfolios with energy-efficient and energy-generating technologies such as LED lighting, solar arrays, and upgraded HVAC systems — all without using their internal capital. This innovative solution is coupled with the Redaptive ONE data solution, which leverages Redaptive's proprietary meters to provide measurement and verification, simplified sustainability reporting, and building and equipment insights for new opportunity identification. Continue Reading Arvin Vohra — CEO of Energy-as-a-Service leader Redaptive — has been named by GlobeSt. as one of CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2024. "We are thrilled to recognize the emerging leaders in the commercial real estate industry this year. The caliber of candidates continues to impress, with a noticeable uptick in both quantity and quality. Our volume of applications this year likely set a new record, each submission showcasing exceptional credentials," says Natalie Dolce, editor in chief of GlobeSt.com. "Among this year's nominees, we see a wealth of talent coupled with invaluable traits such as integrity, community engagement, and resilience. We look forward to seeing the future endeavors of these individuals and are confident in their ability to lead." "I'm honored to be included in GlobeSt. CRE's Aspiring Leaders Awards as one of their top 40 young professionals," said Redaptive CEO Arvin Vohra. "I'm proud to be recognized alongside this impressive group of individuals working to better our built environment in both sustainability and resilience. Thanks to GlobeSt. and CRE for including me in the 2024 awards." This news comes shortly after Redaptive's announcement of an expanded $250 million warehouse facility with Deutsche Bank, Rabobank, and Mitsubishi HC Capital America, alongside $225 million in warehouse financing with ATLAS SP Partners. Read more about these below: More About the GlobeSt. CRE's Aspiring Leaders Awards: This recognition celebrates top young professionals under the age of 40 within the commercial real estate industry. The chosen forward-thinking individuals stand out among their counterparts through solid track records, innovative approaches, and significant contributions to their companies or the industry as a whole. These ambitious professionals are making strides and creating lasting impacts on the industry. The 2024 honorees were selected by a panel of industry experts based on their professional accomplishments; the impact of their work; their dedication to furthering the industry; and their commitment to high ethical standards, service, and excellence. About Redaptive Redaptive is a leading Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Redaptive's programs help many of the world's most sophisticated organizations reduce energy waste, optimize cost, lower carbon emissions, and meet their sustainability goals across their entire real estate portfolios. With Redaptive, customers can overcome capital and resource barriers to achieve energy-saving benefits quickly, all with continuous data powered by Redaptive's proprietary metering technology. Redaptive was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in

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Redaptive CEO Arvin Vohra Selected as One of CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2024 by GlobeSt.. CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2024. Vohra joins the recognized top 40 as a CEO who innovated the power purchase agreement (PPA) for LED lighting retrofits into the modern Energy-as-a-Service model. Vohra is the founder and CEO of Redaptive — the leading Energy-as-a-Service company that helps large commercial and industrial customers in the Fortune 500 retrofit their buildings with sustainable technology. Founded by Vohra in 2015, Redaptive helps customers upgrade their building portfolios with energy-efficient and energy-generating technologies such as LED lighting, solar arrays, and upgraded HVAC systems — all without using their internal capital. This innovative solution is coupled with the Redaptive ONE data solution, which leverages Redaptive's proprietary meters to provide measurement and verification, simplified sustainability reporting, and building and equipment insights for new opportunity identification. Continue Reading Arvin Vohra — CEO of Energy-as-a-Service leader Redaptive — has been named by GlobeSt. as one of CRE's Aspiring Leaders of 2024. "We are thrilled to recognize the emerging leaders in the commercial real estate industry this year. The caliber of candidates continues to impress, with a noticeable uptick in both quantity and quality. Our volume of applications this year likely set a new record, each submission showcasing exceptional credentials," says Natalie Dolce, editor in chief of GlobeSt.com. "Among this year's nominees, we see a wealth of talent coupled with invaluable traits such as integrity, community engagement, and resilience. We look forward to seeing the future endeavors of these individuals and are confident in their ability to lead." "I'm honored to be included in GlobeSt. CRE's Aspiring Leaders Awards as one of their top 40 young professionals," said Redaptive CEO Arvin Vohra. "I'm proud to be recognized alongside this impressive group of individuals working to better our built environment in both sustainability and resilience. Thanks to GlobeSt. and CRE for including me in the 2024 awards." This news comes shortly after Redaptive's announcement of an expanded $250 million warehouse facility with Deutsche Bank, Rabobank, and Mitsubishi HC Capital America, alongside $225 million in warehouse financing with ATLAS SP Partners. Read more about these below: More About the GlobeSt. CRE's Aspiring Leaders Awards: This recognition celebrates top young professionals under the age of 40 within the commercial real estate industry. The chosen forward-thinking individuals stand out among their counterparts through solid track records, innovative approaches, and significant contributions to their companies or the industry as a whole. These ambitious professionals are making strides and creating lasting impacts on the industry. The 2024 honorees were selected by a panel of industry experts based on their professional accomplishments; the impact of their work; their dedication to furthering the industry; and their commitment to high ethical standards, service, and excellence. About Redaptive Redaptive is a leading Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Redaptive's programs help many of the world's most sophisticated organizations reduce energy waste, optimize cost, lower carbon emissions, and meet their sustainability goals across their entire real estate portfolios. With Redaptive, customers can overcome capital and resource barriers to achieve energy-saving benefits quickly, all with continuous data powered by Redaptive's proprietary metering technology. Redaptive was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in

An appeals court in Pakistan upholds conviction of Imran Khan and his wife for unlawful marriage

ISLAMABAD (AP) — An appeals court in Pakistan Thursday upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife for their 2018 marriage which was found to be unlawful, officials said. The decision drew strong condemnation from Khan's supporters and his party who were expecting the couple to be freed on bail. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. In February, Khan and his wife were sentenced to seven years in prison after a court concluded that the couple violated the law that a woman must wait three months before marrying again. Bibi, Khan's third wife, was a spiritual healer previously married to a man who claimed they divorced in November 2017, less than three months before she married Khan. Bibi says they divorced in August 2017. The couple denied they violated the three-month waiting period _ a requirement of Islamic law and upheld by Pakistan. Since his ouster from power in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in the parliament, Khan has been facing more than 150 court cases, including inciting people to violence after his arrest in May 2023. He is serving multiple prison terms at Adiala prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. He has denied any wrongdoing and his supporters say the charges are politically motivated. During nationwide riots in May, Khan's supporters attacked several military installations, stormed an air base in Mianwali in the eastern Punjab province and torched a building housing state-run Radio Pakistan in the northwest. The violence subsided only when Khan was released at the time by the Supreme Court. Khan, who remains the country's popular opposition leader, was again arrested in August 2023 when a court handed him a three-year jail sentence for corruption. Since then, he has not been seen publicly as his trials were held at prisons for security reasons. Thursday's ruling was condemned by supporters from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, which has a strong presence in the parliament. "Absolutely ridiculous," said Omar Ayub, a top leader of the party. The latest development came two days after a U.S. congressional resolution called "the full and independent investigation of claims of interference or irregularities" in Pakistan's Feb. 8 vote, drawing a strong reaction from Islamabad. The resolution was seen as a boost for Khan's party which has insisted that its victory was converted into a defeat by the country's Election Commission, a charge it denied. But Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday "we believe in constructive dialogue and engagement based on mutual respect and understanding" and "such resolutions are therefore neither constructive nor objective." It said the resolution "stems from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan".

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An appeals court in Pakistan upholds conviction of Imran Khan and his wife for unlawful marriage. ISLAMABAD (AP) — An appeals court in Pakistan Thursday upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife for their 2018 marriage which was found to be unlawful, officials said. The decision drew strong condemnation from Khan's supporters and his party who were expecting the couple to be freed on bail. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. In February, Khan and his wife were sentenced to seven years in prison after a court concluded that the couple violated the law that a woman must wait three months before marrying again. Bibi, Khan's third wife, was a spiritual healer previously married to a man who claimed they divorced in November 2017, less than three months before she married Khan. Bibi says they divorced in August 2017. The couple denied they violated the three-month waiting period _ a requirement of Islamic law and upheld by Pakistan. Since his ouster from power in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in the parliament, Khan has been facing more than 150 court cases, including inciting people to violence after his arrest in May 2023. He is serving multiple prison terms at Adiala prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. He has denied any wrongdoing and his supporters say the charges are politically motivated. During nationwide riots in May, Khan's supporters attacked several military installations, stormed an air base in Mianwali in the eastern Punjab province and torched a building housing state-run Radio Pakistan in the northwest. The violence subsided only when Khan was released at the time by the Supreme Court. Khan, who remains the country's popular opposition leader, was again arrested in August 2023 when a court handed him a three-year jail sentence for corruption. Since then, he has not been seen publicly as his trials were held at prisons for security reasons. Thursday's ruling was condemned by supporters from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, which has a strong presence in the parliament. "Absolutely ridiculous," said Omar Ayub, a top leader of the party. The latest development came two days after a U.S. congressional resolution called "the full and independent investigation of claims of interference or irregularities" in Pakistan's Feb. 8 vote, drawing a strong reaction from Islamabad. The resolution was seen as a boost for Khan's party which has insisted that its victory was converted into a defeat by the country's Election Commission, a charge it denied. But Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday "we believe in constructive dialogue and engagement based on mutual respect and understanding" and "such resolutions are therefore neither constructive nor objective." It said the resolution "stems from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan".

Starliner return delayed to July

WASHINGTON — NASA and Boeing have pushed back the return of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station until at least early July to continue studies of propulsion system problems. In a statement issued late June 21, NASA announced it was no longer proceeding with plans announced three days earlier to have Starliner depart the station June 25, landing at White Sands, New Mexico early June 26, to complete the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board. Unlike three previous delays, NASA did not disclose a new departure date for Starliner. Instead, NASA stated only that it is "evaluating future return opportunities" for the spacecraft after a scheduled spacewalk July 2, the second of a pair of spacewalks planned at the ISS. "We are taking our time and following our standard mission management team process," Steve Stich, NASA commercial crew program manager, said in the statement. "We are letting the data drive our decision making relative to managing the small helium system leaks and thruster performance we observed during rendezvous and docking." He added that NASA now planned to carry out an agency-level review of Starliner before its departure "given the duration of the mission." Starliner was scheduled to spend only eight days at the station but the latest delay means it will spend close to a month there. At the June 18 briefing where NASA announced Starliner would return June 26, Stich and others sounded confident that the spacecraft would be ready to come back by then. Testing confirmed that all but one reaction control system thruster was working well, and helium leaks in the propulsion system had diminished when checked during the thruster tests. "We really like the opportunity on the 26 th because it's a great opportunity into the White Sands Space Harbor," Stich said then, because the pre-dawn landing time meant that winds were likely to be benign. In the statement, he said the extra time would allow for more data collection and work around the two spacewalks planned. "We are strategically using the extra time to clear a path for some critical station activities while completing readiness for Butch and Suni's return on Starliner and gaining valuable insight into the system upgrades we will want to make for post-certification missions." However, agency officials previously said they scheduled the spacewalks to avoid conflicts with potential Starliner departure dates. Dana Weigel, NASA ISS program manager, said at the June 18 briefing that if the first of the two spacewalks, scheduled for June 24, was delayed, Starliner's then-planned June 25 undocking would take precedence. "We'll make sure we work around the Starliner schedule." At the same briefing, though, officials emphasized they were not driven by schedule. "We have an opportunity to extend a little bit, and that really is an opportunity," Mark Nappi, Boeing vice president and commercial crew program manager, said then. He noted that the eight-day stay originally planned was always intended to be a minimum that could be extended if needed to collect data, particularly since the service module that contains the propulsion system does not return to Earth at the end of the mission. "This is an opportunity to fully understand the system's performance without the pressure of schedule or time. We have the time," he said. "We'll let the data drive our decision-making." The NASA statement did not disclose long Starliner could stay at the station, only that the crew "is not pressed for time to leave the station since there are plenty of supplies in orbit" and there are no other missions scheduled to go to the station through mid-August. Stich said at a briefing just after Starliner's June 6 docking that the spacecraft could remain at the station for 45 days. NASA did not give a specific date for the next opportunity for Starliner to return to Earth. However, at the June 18 briefing, Mike Lammers, a NASA flight director supporting the CFT mission, said landing opportunities were in a "every four day" pattern driven by the station's orbit and the location of landing sites in the southwestern United States. That would mean the next landing opportunity after the spacewalks would be around July 4. Both at the June 18 briefing and in the latest statement, NASA emphasized that Starliner could return Wilmore and Williams now if an emergency required their immediate return. "So far, we don't see any scenario where Starliner is not going to be able to bring Butch and Suni home," Stich said at the briefing. "We're just taking a little more extra time to resolve the data and also learn as much as we can while we have the service module in orbit."

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Starliner return delayed to July. WASHINGTON — NASA and Boeing have pushed back the return of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station until at least early July to continue studies of propulsion system problems. In a statement issued late June 21, NASA announced it was no longer proceeding with plans announced three days earlier to have Starliner depart the station June 25, landing at White Sands, New Mexico early June 26, to complete the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board. Unlike three previous delays, NASA did not disclose a new departure date for Starliner. Instead, NASA stated only that it is "evaluating future return opportunities" for the spacecraft after a scheduled spacewalk July 2, the second of a pair of spacewalks planned at the ISS. "We are taking our time and following our standard mission management team process," Steve Stich, NASA commercial crew program manager, said in the statement. "We are letting the data drive our decision making relative to managing the small helium system leaks and thruster performance we observed during rendezvous and docking." He added that NASA now planned to carry out an agency-level review of Starliner before its departure "given the duration of the mission." Starliner was scheduled to spend only eight days at the station but the latest delay means it will spend close to a month there. At the June 18 briefing where NASA announced Starliner would return June 26, Stich and others sounded confident that the spacecraft would be ready to come back by then. Testing confirmed that all but one reaction control system thruster was working well, and helium leaks in the propulsion system had diminished when checked during the thruster tests. "We really like the opportunity on the 26 th because it's a great opportunity into the White Sands Space Harbor," Stich said then, because the pre-dawn landing time meant that winds were likely to be benign. In the statement, he said the extra time would allow for more data collection and work around the two spacewalks planned. "We are strategically using the extra time to clear a path for some critical station activities while completing readiness for Butch and Suni's return on Starliner and gaining valuable insight into the system upgrades we will want to make for post-certification missions." However, agency officials previously said they scheduled the spacewalks to avoid conflicts with potential Starliner departure dates. Dana Weigel, NASA ISS program manager, said at the June 18 briefing that if the first of the two spacewalks, scheduled for June 24, was delayed, Starliner's then-planned June 25 undocking would take precedence. "We'll make sure we work around the Starliner schedule." At the same briefing, though, officials emphasized they were not driven by schedule. "We have an opportunity to extend a little bit, and that really is an opportunity," Mark Nappi, Boeing vice president and commercial crew program manager, said then. He noted that the eight-day stay originally planned was always intended to be a minimum that could be extended if needed to collect data, particularly since the service module that contains the propulsion system does not return to Earth at the end of the mission. "This is an opportunity to fully understand the system's performance without the pressure of schedule or time. We have the time," he said. "We'll let the data drive our decision-making." The NASA statement did not disclose long Starliner could stay at the station, only that the crew "is not pressed for time to leave the station since there are plenty of supplies in orbit" and there are no other missions scheduled to go to the station through mid-August. Stich said at a briefing just after Starliner's June 6 docking that the spacecraft could remain at the station for 45 days. NASA did not give a specific date for the next opportunity for Starliner to return to Earth. However, at the June 18 briefing, Mike Lammers, a NASA flight director supporting the CFT mission, said landing opportunities were in a "every four day" pattern driven by the station's orbit and the location of landing sites in the southwestern United States. That would mean the next landing opportunity after the spacewalks would be around July 4. Both at the June 18 briefing and in the latest statement, NASA emphasized that Starliner could return Wilmore and Williams now if an emergency required their immediate return. "So far, we don't see any scenario where Starliner is not going to be able to bring Butch and Suni home," Stich said at the briefing. "We're just taking a little more extra time to resolve the data and also learn as much as we can while we have the service module in orbit."

In the final days before the UK election, Rishi Sunak insists that he can stay in power

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on during a visit to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, in Golders Green, while on the general election campaign trail, in north west London, Sunday June 30, 2024. (James Manning/Pool Photo via AP) LONDON -- U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday dismissed suggestions that his party was headed to defeat in the July 4 general election, using one of his final televised appearances to defend the Conservatives' record on the economy. Sunak told the BBC that he believed he'd still be in power by the end of the week, despite opinion polls that have found the Conservatives trailing far behind the opposition Labour Party of Keir Starmer. "I'm fighting very hard," Sunak said. "And I think people are waking up to the real danger of what a Labour government means." While he acknowledged that the last few years "had been difficult for everyone,'' Sunak declared it was "completely and utterly wrong" to suggest that Britain's place in the world has diminished since Brexit. "It's entirely wrong, this kind of declinist narrative that people have of the U.K. I wholeheartedly reject," he said. "It (the U.K.) is a better place to live than it was in 2010.'' After 14 years of Conservative-led governments, many voters blame the party for Britain's cost-of-living crisis, long waiting lists for levels of immigration and the dislocations caused by Britain's departure from the European Union. Sunak, who became prime minister in October 2022, has tried to silence his critics by arguing that his policies have begun to solve those problems and warning that Starmer, the Labour leader, would raise taxes if his party wins the election.

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In the final days before the UK election, Rishi Sunak insists that he can stay in power. Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on during a visit to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, in Golders Green, while on the general election campaign trail, in north west London, Sunday June 30, 2024. (James Manning/Pool Photo via AP) LONDON -- U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday dismissed suggestions that his party was headed to defeat in the July 4 general election, using one of his final televised appearances to defend the Conservatives' record on the economy. Sunak told the BBC that he believed he'd still be in power by the end of the week, despite opinion polls that have found the Conservatives trailing far behind the opposition Labour Party of Keir Starmer. "I'm fighting very hard," Sunak said. "And I think people are waking up to the real danger of what a Labour government means." While he acknowledged that the last few years "had been difficult for everyone,'' Sunak declared it was "completely and utterly wrong" to suggest that Britain's place in the world has diminished since Brexit. "It's entirely wrong, this kind of declinist narrative that people have of the U.K. I wholeheartedly reject," he said. "It (the U.K.) is a better place to live than it was in 2010.'' After 14 years of Conservative-led governments, many voters blame the party for Britain's cost-of-living crisis, long waiting lists for levels of immigration and the dislocations caused by Britain's departure from the European Union. Sunak, who became prime minister in October 2022, has tried to silence his critics by arguing that his policies have begun to solve those problems and warning that Starmer, the Labour leader, would raise taxes if his party wins the election.

Criminal gangs who ‘shoulder-surf’ pin numbers steal ‘20 smartphones a day’

Criminal gang members who "shoulder-surf" smartphone users for their pin number are stealing as many as 20 handsets each a day and then raiding their victims' bank accounts, it has been claimed. In an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, a criminal "gang leader" suggested that in the case of one victim it took just half an hour to gain access to their banking apps and steal tens of thousands of pounds. The police and some banks have warned of a rise in the number of cases where a criminal watches over someone's shoulder as they key in their phone pin or password and then steals the handset, usually by snatching it or taking it from their pocket or bag. They then access the phone and try to break into any financial apps, or search the phone's notes section for any numbers or passwords. More than 29 million adults now use mobile banking, according to the trade body UK Finance, which last month revealed that the number of mobile banking fraud cases had leapt by 62% in a year to the highest level ever recorded. This category of fraud includes cases where a criminal uses "compromised" details to gain access to a customer's account via a banking app. The Good Morning Britain package featured businessman Dave Fishwick, who opened a community finance provider dubbed the "Bank of Dave," interviewing a gang leader calling himself Rich, whose identity is disguised. Rich runs small teams who shoulder-surf people to steal phones for financial gain. In the interview, Rich said that if he has a team of four or five people working for him, they can bring back "18 to 20 [handsets] per person". Fishwick asked: "So that's 80 phones a day?" to which Rich replied: "Yeah". The gang leader said the phones were often snatched by someone on a moped or stolen "out of your back pocket in a club or a pub". "The boys know now what they've got to do – they've got to look at certain apps and see if they can change the passwords."

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Criminal gangs who ‘shoulder-surf’ pin numbers steal ‘20 smartphones a day’. Criminal gang members who "shoulder-surf" smartphone users for their pin number are stealing as many as 20 handsets each a day and then raiding their victims' bank accounts, it has been claimed. In an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, a criminal "gang leader" suggested that in the case of one victim it took just half an hour to gain access to their banking apps and steal tens of thousands of pounds. The police and some banks have warned of a rise in the number of cases where a criminal watches over someone's shoulder as they key in their phone pin or password and then steals the handset, usually by snatching it or taking it from their pocket or bag. They then access the phone and try to break into any financial apps, or search the phone's notes section for any numbers or passwords. More than 29 million adults now use mobile banking, according to the trade body UK Finance, which last month revealed that the number of mobile banking fraud cases had leapt by 62% in a year to the highest level ever recorded. This category of fraud includes cases where a criminal uses "compromised" details to gain access to a customer's account via a banking app. The Good Morning Britain package featured businessman Dave Fishwick, who opened a community finance provider dubbed the "Bank of Dave," interviewing a gang leader calling himself Rich, whose identity is disguised. Rich runs small teams who shoulder-surf people to steal phones for financial gain. In the interview, Rich said that if he has a team of four or five people working for him, they can bring back "18 to 20 [handsets] per person". Fishwick asked: "So that's 80 phones a day?" to which Rich replied: "Yeah". The gang leader said the phones were often snatched by someone on a moped or stolen "out of your back pocket in a club or a pub". "The boys know now what they've got to do – they've got to look at certain apps and see if they can change the passwords."

Air Quality Monitor Market size is set to grow by USD 2.04 billion from 2024-2028, Growing need to monitor indoor air quality in residential and commercial sectors boost the market, Technavio

June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global air quality monitor market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.04 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.78% during the forecast period. Growing need to monitor indoor air quality in residential and commercial sectors is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased adoption of green buildings. However, high cost of deployment of air quality monitoring devices poses a challenge. Key market players include 3M Co., ACOEM Group, Aeroqual Ltd., Agilent Technologies Inc., Airthinx Inc., Atmotech Inc., Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Co., HANGZHOU ZETIAN TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., Honeywell International Inc., HORIBA Ltd., IQAir AG, Merck KGaA, Perkin Elmer Inc., Siemens AG, Testo SE and Co. KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tisch Environmental Inc., TSI Inc., and Vaisala Oyj. Continue Reading Key companies profiled 3M Co., ACOEM Group, Aeroqual Ltd., Agilent Technologies Inc., Airthinx Inc., Atmotech Inc., Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Co., HANGZHOU ZETIAN TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., Honeywell International Inc., HORIBA Ltd., IQAir AG, Merck KGaA, Perkin Elmer Inc., Siemens AG, Testo SE and Co. KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tisch Environmental Inc., TSI Inc., and Vaisala Oyj Market Driver The global air quality monitor market is experiencing growth due to the rising adoption of green buildings. Indoor air quality is crucial for building occupants' health, comfort, and productivity. Green building technologies, including air quality monitoring, ventilation management, and humidity control, are driving market expansion. Green buildings, which focus on energy efficiency and resource use, are becoming increasingly popular. Tools like The Green Globes system aid in eco-friendly design, while the demand for LEED-certified buildings further boosts the trend. Consequently, the adoption of green buildings is a significant factor fueling the growth of the air quality monitor market. The Air Quality Monitor market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing concerns over environmental health. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter are key pollutants of concern. Technologies like sensors and filtration systems are in high demand. Companies are focusing on developing more accurate and efficient solutions. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is trending to improve monitoring and prediction capabilities. Regulations and standards are driving market growth, with governments and organizations investing in air quality infrastructure. The market is expected to continue expanding as the importance of clean air becomes increasingly recognized. Research report provides comprehensive data on impact of trend. For more details- Download a Sample Report Market Challenges The air quality monitor market faces challenges due to the high cost of deployment, particularly advanced sensors. Industrial, commercial, and residential buildings require air quality monitoring for health and satisfaction reasons. Indoor air monitors can cost up to USD250,000 each for continuous monitoring, making it difficult for developing countries to deploy them due to financial constraints. As a result, there is a growing trend towards low-cost monitoring systems in these countries. For instance, India plans to conduct a low-cost air monitoring study across 15 locations in Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This financial challenge may hinder market growth during the forecast period. The Air Quality Monitor market faces several challenges. The increasing number of pollutants in the environment necessitates the need for advanced monitoring systems. The complexity of these systems can make implementation and maintenance costly. Additionally, ensuring accuracy and reliability of the data is crucial. Regulations and standards for air quality are constantly evolving, requiring frequent updates to monitoring technology. Furthermore, integrating these systems with other infrastructure, such as power and communication networks, can pose challenges. Lastly, ensuring user-friendliness and affordability for end-users is essential for widespread adoption. Companies must address these challenges to provide effective and efficient air quality monitoring solutions. For more insights on driver and challenges - Request a sample report! Segment Overview Product 1.1 Indoor 1.2 Outdoor 1.3 Wearable End-user 2.1 Government 2.2 Commercial and residential 2.3 Energy and pharmaceuticals 2.4 Others Geography 3.1 South America 1.1 Indoor- Indoor air quality monitors are essential devices for measuring and evaluating the quality of air within buildings. Equipped with sensors for temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, VOCs, PM, and other pollutants, these monitors provide real-time data to identify potential sources of indoor air pollution. By addressing these issues, building owners and managers can improve indoor air quality through ventilation adjustments, pollution source elimination, and air purification measures. The increasing awareness of health impacts and sustainable building practices has fueled the demand for indoor air quality monitors, driving market growth in this segment. For more information on market segmentation with geographical analysis including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2017-2021) - Download a Sample Report Research Analysis The Air Quality Monitor market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing awareness of atmospheric pollution and its impact on human health. Pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide are major concerns, leading to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular morbidity, and casualties. Environmental pollution, including acid rain and toxicity levels, is a global issue that requires immediate attention. Smart city initiatives, such as wireless communication, crowdsourcing, and smart poles, are being implemented to monitor and mitigate atmospheric pollution. Air filter systems, traffic systems, streetlight solutions, and both fixed and portable systems are essential components of these initiatives. Green buildings and smart homes are also integrating advanced air quality monitoring technologies to ensure a healthy living environment. Market Research Overview The Air Quality Monitor market encompasses solutions and technologies designed to measure and improve the quality of air in various environments. These solutions are integral to addressing environmental concerns and ensuring public health. The market consists of various components, including sensors, monitoring systems, and analytics software. The demand for air quality monitors is driven by factors such as increasing air pollution levels, stringent regulations, and growing awareness of indoor air quality. The market is segmented based on application areas, including industrial, residential, and commercial. The use of advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and machine learning is transforming the air quality monitoring landscape, offering real-time data and predictive analytics. The market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to these factors. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Indoor Outdoor Wearable End-user Government Commercial And Residential Energy And Pharmaceuticals Others Geography Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Air Quality Monitor Market size is set to grow by USD 2.04 billion from 2024-2028, Growing need to monitor indoor air quality in residential and commercial sectors boost the market, Technavio. June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global air quality monitor market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.04 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.78% during the forecast period. Growing need to monitor indoor air quality in residential and commercial sectors is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased adoption of green buildings. However, high cost of deployment of air quality monitoring devices poses a challenge. Key market players include 3M Co., ACOEM Group, Aeroqual Ltd., Agilent Technologies Inc., Airthinx Inc., Atmotech Inc., Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Co., HANGZHOU ZETIAN TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., Honeywell International Inc., HORIBA Ltd., IQAir AG, Merck KGaA, Perkin Elmer Inc., Siemens AG, Testo SE and Co. KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tisch Environmental Inc., TSI Inc., and Vaisala Oyj. Continue Reading Key companies profiled 3M Co., ACOEM Group, Aeroqual Ltd., Agilent Technologies Inc., Airthinx Inc., Atmotech Inc., Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Co., HANGZHOU ZETIAN TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., Honeywell International Inc., HORIBA Ltd., IQAir AG, Merck KGaA, Perkin Elmer Inc., Siemens AG, Testo SE and Co. KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tisch Environmental Inc., TSI Inc., and Vaisala Oyj Market Driver The global air quality monitor market is experiencing growth due to the rising adoption of green buildings. Indoor air quality is crucial for building occupants' health, comfort, and productivity. Green building technologies, including air quality monitoring, ventilation management, and humidity control, are driving market expansion. Green buildings, which focus on energy efficiency and resource use, are becoming increasingly popular. Tools like The Green Globes system aid in eco-friendly design, while the demand for LEED-certified buildings further boosts the trend. Consequently, the adoption of green buildings is a significant factor fueling the growth of the air quality monitor market. The Air Quality Monitor market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing concerns over environmental health. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter are key pollutants of concern. Technologies like sensors and filtration systems are in high demand. Companies are focusing on developing more accurate and efficient solutions. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is trending to improve monitoring and prediction capabilities. Regulations and standards are driving market growth, with governments and organizations investing in air quality infrastructure. The market is expected to continue expanding as the importance of clean air becomes increasingly recognized. Research report provides comprehensive data on impact of trend. For more details- Download a Sample Report Market Challenges The air quality monitor market faces challenges due to the high cost of deployment, particularly advanced sensors. Industrial, commercial, and residential buildings require air quality monitoring for health and satisfaction reasons. Indoor air monitors can cost up to USD250,000 each for continuous monitoring, making it difficult for developing countries to deploy them due to financial constraints. As a result, there is a growing trend towards low-cost monitoring systems in these countries. For instance, India plans to conduct a low-cost air monitoring study across 15 locations in Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This financial challenge may hinder market growth during the forecast period. The Air Quality Monitor market faces several challenges. The increasing number of pollutants in the environment necessitates the need for advanced monitoring systems. The complexity of these systems can make implementation and maintenance costly. Additionally, ensuring accuracy and reliability of the data is crucial. Regulations and standards for air quality are constantly evolving, requiring frequent updates to monitoring technology. Furthermore, integrating these systems with other infrastructure, such as power and communication networks, can pose challenges. Lastly, ensuring user-friendliness and affordability for end-users is essential for widespread adoption. Companies must address these challenges to provide effective and efficient air quality monitoring solutions. For more insights on driver and challenges - Request a sample report! Segment Overview Product 1.1 Indoor 1.2 Outdoor 1.3 Wearable End-user 2.1 Government 2.2 Commercial and residential 2.3 Energy and pharmaceuticals 2.4 Others Geography 3.1 South America 1.1 Indoor- Indoor air quality monitors are essential devices for measuring and evaluating the quality of air within buildings. Equipped with sensors for temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, VOCs, PM, and other pollutants, these monitors provide real-time data to identify potential sources of indoor air pollution. By addressing these issues, building owners and managers can improve indoor air quality through ventilation adjustments, pollution source elimination, and air purification measures. The increasing awareness of health impacts and sustainable building practices has fueled the demand for indoor air quality monitors, driving market growth in this segment. For more information on market segmentation with geographical analysis including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2017-2021) - Download a Sample Report Research Analysis The Air Quality Monitor market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing awareness of atmospheric pollution and its impact on human health. Pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide are major concerns, leading to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular morbidity, and casualties. Environmental pollution, including acid rain and toxicity levels, is a global issue that requires immediate attention. Smart city initiatives, such as wireless communication, crowdsourcing, and smart poles, are being implemented to monitor and mitigate atmospheric pollution. Air filter systems, traffic systems, streetlight solutions, and both fixed and portable systems are essential components of these initiatives. Green buildings and smart homes are also integrating advanced air quality monitoring technologies to ensure a healthy living environment. Market Research Overview The Air Quality Monitor market encompasses solutions and technologies designed to measure and improve the quality of air in various environments. These solutions are integral to addressing environmental concerns and ensuring public health. The market consists of various components, including sensors, monitoring systems, and analytics software. The demand for air quality monitors is driven by factors such as increasing air pollution levels, stringent regulations, and growing awareness of indoor air quality. The market is segmented based on application areas, including industrial, residential, and commercial. The use of advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and machine learning is transforming the air quality monitoring landscape, offering real-time data and predictive analytics. The market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to these factors. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Indoor Outdoor Wearable End-user Government Commercial And Residential Energy And Pharmaceuticals Others Geography Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.